Mr. Dana Presents

July 12th, 1979: Disco Demolition Night – An ill-fated Chicago White Sox promotional event involved blowing up a crate of disco records between games of a doubleheader. It caused a massive riot, tore up the field, and forced the White Sox to forfeit their second game... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

The signature music event hosted at Big Rail Brewing in Grove City, PA, is the annual Ghost Town Music Festival. Co-presented by Erie's own alt-country band Smilo & the Ghost, the festival is a full-day celebration of regional and national Americana, roots, and folk music. The upcoming event features a stacked lineup of live performances across two alternating stages: Saturday, August 8, 2026....

Happy and Safe July 4th weekend. Happy Birthday Americas! 250th. "That's All Right" was recorded by Elvis Presley on July 5, 1954, and released on July 19, 1954, as his debut single on Sun Records. This singular track is universally regarded as one of the most important recordings in human history, widely cited as the official birth of rock 'n' roll. The Accidental Late-Night Jam Session The histo...

July 1st,1968: The Band drops their iconic debut studio album, Music from Big Pink. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

On This Date, 1969: Crosby, Stills & Nash release their self-titled debut studio album. "It is what it is..." mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

"Could It Be Magic" is a landmark track in Donna Summer's career, serving as the lead single from her third studio album, A Love Trilogy (1976). The song has deep classical roots. It was composed by Barry Manilow and Adrienne Anderson, heavily basing the chord progressions and melody on Frédéric Chopin's Prelude in C Minor, Opus 28, Number 20. Manilow released his own slower, pop-ballad version in...

On This Day in 1948: Columbia Records introduces the 12-inch, 33 1/3 RPM Long Play (LP) vinyl record at a press conference in New York, expanding single-side playtime to 23 minutes. "Thank You for understanding Darel!" mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

Rod Stewart Sets Wembley Record (1995): Rod Stewart drew a massive crowd of 90,000 fans at Wembley Stadium in England, breaking the previous stadium attendance record set by the historic 1985 Live Aid concert.  I am going to get these playlists updated. Could use some help... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

Celebrating a birthday today, Rod Argent is an English keyboardist, singer, songwriter, and producer best known as the founding member and primary creative force behind the 1960s British Invasion band The Zombies. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019, his distinctive keyboard style and sophisticated songwriting have left an indelible mark on rock and roll history. mrdanapresents@gm...

"Nothing But Love" by Ann Wilson is a sweeping rock ballad released on May 8, 2026. The single is a monumental, long-lost collaboration co-written by the iconic Heart frontwoman and the legendary pop songwriting maestro Burt Bacharach, who passed away in 2023. I am going to get these playlists updated. Just a bit busy over here... mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROO...

The June 7, 1969 premiere of The Johnny Cash Show on ABC-TV was a groundbreaking cultural milestone that bridged the gap between traditional country music, mainstream rock, and the counterculture movement. Filmed at Nashville's iconic Ryman Auditorium, the legendary musical variety show ran for 58 episodes until March 1971, forever cementing Cash's image as the empathetic, rebellious "Man in Black...

"Pineview Inn" is a sultry alt-country and blues-rock single by Columbus, Ohio-based Americana singer-songwriter Angela Perley. Released on May 15, 2026, the track evokes a gritty, cinematic atmosphere reminiscent of roadhouse rock and late-night heartland road trips. Greenville, PA: Angela Perley will perform a hometown concert at the Riverside Park Amphitheater as part of the Growing Greenville...

John Prine’s rendition of "My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight" is a tender, deeply personal acoustic cover of the historic 19th-century American ballad. April 2020 following John Prine’s tragic passing from COVID-19 complications. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear used Prine's recording of "My Old Kentucky Home" as the official soundtrack for a statewide tribute video. Citizens across Kentucky lit their...

We were unexpectedly called away from the Rumpus Room. Enjoy a couple of new tunes and a classic with your "Mini-Martini". Joe Abbott/Cat Clyde                  You'll Never Know My Heart The Soul of Philly                         Our Quiet Hum Alan O'Day                                   Undercover Angel NEW RUMPUS ROOM RADIO This Weekend. mrdanapresents@gmail.com   RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK...

The Edgar Winter Group's synth-and-sax heavy rock instrumental "Frankenstein" sat at #4 but was gaining rapid momentum to take the #1 crown the very next week. My 17th, 1973. The Playlist Will Be Posted Later Today...  Thanks for listening.  MR DANA PRESENTS ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON FACEBOOK RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON INSTAGRAM RUMPUS ROOM RADIO ON X

The very first number-one song on the Easy Listening chart was "Boll Weevil Song" by Brook Benton, 1961. The chart was introduced without any special editorial mention, quietly appearing next to the Hot 100 as a 20-position survey. Hour One Johnny Mathis                                 I Only Have Eyes For You Bread                                               Guitar Man The Supremes             ...

"Mellow Yellow" is one of Donovan's most famous and misinterpreted songs. I promised another popular theory: is that the title refers to Donovan’s bout with hepatitis in early 1966, which left him jaundiced. Ultimately, Donovan describes the song as being about his own "mellow" and laid-back demeanor, which he achieved through meditation rather than drugs. Hour One The Rolling Stones             ...

Easy Listening, Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary: These charts underwent multiple name changes between 1950 and 1999, reflecting the shifting sounds of radio: In the Martini Lounge the playlist recalls all this great music. Hour One Andy Gibb/Olivia Newton John         I Can't Help It Nat King Cole                                     Smile The Association                                  Everything T...

May 3, Chicago III had already spent weeks in the Top 10. It was famously kept out of the #1 spot only by the massive Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack. A "Triple Threat": Remarkably, on this date, Chicago's first two albums (Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago II) were also still on the charts, meaning the band had three double albums charting simultaneously—a rare feat in music history. Hour O...

Funny How It Works Out. We just honored Ringo in the last program. On April 29, 1969, Ringo Starr recorded his lead vocal for the track at Abbey Road Studios. "Octopus's Garden" is one of the most beloved tracks from The Beatles' 1969 masterpiece, Abbey Road. Hour One Bee Gees                                         Fanny (Be Tender With My Love) Savage Garden                               Truly,...

On April 26th, 1978: Ringo Starr’s TV special Ringo (a musical take on The Prince and the Pauper) aired, featuring narration by George Harrison. Friday April 24th, 2026: Ringo Starr released his brand-new 22nd studio album, 'Long Long Road'.     Hour One Ma Rainey                                   Ma Rainey's Black Bottom The Rolling Stones                      Brown Sugar Van Halen               ...

Glen Campbell's Birthday (1936–2017) The American country-pop singer, virtuoso guitarist, (the Wrecking Crew) and television host who became a definitive crossover star in the late 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for hits like "Rhinestone Cowboy" and his long-running variety show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011, he embarked on a brave "Goodbye Tour" documente...

1982: Simon & Garfunkel Reunite — The duo began a world tour following their massive Central Park concert, though the reunion was short-lived due to continued friction. Hour One Fine Young Cannibals                             She Drives Me Crazy The Cherry Drops                                   Far Out! Jeremy & The Harlequins                       A Broken Clock Palmyra Delran & The...

"Let It Be" is the final single released by The Beatles before Paul McCartney announced his departure from the band. By April 15, 1970, the song was not just a pop hit; it was a cultural phenomenon that defined the Adult Contemporary and Easy Listening landscape of the new decade. Hour One Seals and Crofts                                    Diamond Girl The Mama's and the Papa's                  C...

Mellencamp’s Breakthrough: On this exact day (April 12, 1982), John Cougar (Mellencamp) released his fifth studio album, American Fool. It would eventually hit #1 and feature the classics "Jack & Diane" and "Hurts So Good." Hour One ELO                                   Fire On High Elton John                         Bennie & the Jets Brian Ray                           Pirate Radio Mikael...