Robbie Lane has been a big part of the Canadian Music Scene since the 60’s and continues to perform with the “Disciples” several times a month. He hosted a television show for 4 years on CTV and has done Voice Overs for many Radio Commercials. Several years ago he began an added career as a DJ on Radio and loves that part of his work as much as any other.
“I have been doing some on-air shifts at AM740 on and off in 2009, and I am thrilled to have landed a permanent spot on the Sixties At Six (sponsored by The Old Mill Inn and Spa) and The British Invasion. I talk to many people who are loyal to AM740 and they all love the Music as much as I do. It’s great to be here working with the “BEST OF THE BEST”
Robbie Lane
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Hi Robbie;
Just listening to your “Sixties at Six” programm June 3/11 as you have just played the classic Green Onions by Booker T and the MG’s. You wondered if the group is still around.
Steve Cropper (guitar) and Donald Dunn (bass) will be appearing June 25th at the TD Toronto Jazz festival (details online at Jazzfm). Booker T himself released a CD in 2009 entitled “Potato Hole” which certainly did not compare to his earlier works.
Enjoy your program !!
Chris Bridel
Robbie,
I enjoyed listening to your record you made when you were a teenager,
I would like to hear more of your music. Do you have a CD for sale ?
I enjoy listening to you on the radio keep up the good work !
Best Regards,
Len Kubenez
681 E. Snow Bird circle
St. Clair, Michigan
48079
Tel. #810-300-6692 cell phone
Robbie,
Love your show and the idea of a70’s at 7 is a good one too since I am a product of both generations musically speaking. Because the music of the sixties was so different at the end of the decade compared to the beginning I was wondering if you could play something from the top ten on January 1 1960 back to back with something in the top ten from December 31 1969? Maybe the number one song from each day (week?).
just a wild thought.
Bill in Ajax.
Absolutely 4th Street was released only as a single. It later appeared on BD Greatest Hits I. It was NOT on Highway 61.
hello mr. lane – you really entertain!…AM740 signal booms into cleveland, ohio & i listen to your 60s at 6 show everyday…love how you relate cool memory trips…could you please play timothy carr/stop along the way on your can-con feature?…haven’t heard it since THE BIG 8 CKLW played it in 1968…keep on rockin & jockin!
LOVE YOUR SHOW. Im on a later shift at work and listen to you on the way home. and love the history that comes with it.Do you know a frind of my Brother Rycke. Tom of ATTIC RECORDS. and a singer Bobby Dow Were going swimming ) Ibelive the song was ? Keep up the great work and tune/history.
Allen P.
i remember watching you down on yonge st at (la cock door)i know i`m not spelling it right but it sounds something like that,i love your version of charlena,more so then the sevilles in 1961 great times back then.i think all the dj at am 740 are great very informative.
take care
gary
Robbie,
I really enjoy your show. It’s been great. I have an original 45 with Freddie Cannon’s “Action”. The flip side has a song called ” Beachwood City” which I really like but have never heard it played by any station. Would you be able to play it? I’m sure others would really like it too!
Al
Hey Robbie:
We would love to hear “Look Up In The Sky”. Are you live or taped?
Carole Jones (always listening.
Hi my name is len and my wife and i are truck drivers and we catch your program each day when we pass threw Toronto. I hear you saying all the time how great a guy Bobbie Cortola is and I will have to agree with you and heres why. Back beteen 1981-83 i was in my very early 20’s in Saint John New Brunswick when I heard that bobbie was singing at the mediteranian club. So I made my way down and heard him and I can remember he would go around to every table and say hello. But a few months later I was walking threw a local mall and in front of the record store stood bobbie promoting his new album. So he started up a confersation with me then said i’m just about to go get some lunch would you join me and I did. He told me alot about himself and his wife who was his manager at that time. But it left a great impression on me that a big celebrity like him would take time to talk to me. You see i wanted in the music business so bad back then but my wife at that time would’nt support me. Hear i am at 51 and now it’s too late but i get great joy hearing your show . If you ever see bobbie let him know that some day i hope to see him again some day.
Really enjoying your show and the nostalgic chatter. Very easy-listening. Do you remember the Belgian Hall in Delhi and the Summer Gardens in Port Dover? I remember your band at both locations. Those were the days, my friend!
Chris King
Robbie, love your program. Was thinking today as I listened to the Kinks, my young neighbor is just sliding into her 10th. month. “Tired of Waiting” sounds like the perfect theme song for all the “waiting to be a mother” women out there.
Thanks for the memories, Al
Robbie Lane, I love your Sixties at Six show. I especially enjoy hearing information about the artists from the past. How the individuals standout for me now, at my age of 59. Just today on 740 AM I learned that NAT KING COLE was a very heavy smoker. Also learned he died at the age of 45 in 1965 of lung cancer. Go figure, eh!
One particular Canadian band I was stuck on was THE UGLY DUCKLINGS. I bought their Somewhere Outside album way back when. I’m no music student but I liked every track. One I played over and over was the longest tune and an instrumental…Windy City.. Noise on the North Side. I may have the title wrong but I’d wager you know the tune and the group. Could you possibly have any info on the members of the Ugly Ducklings? Please share the info over the airwaves. Maybe you already have?
I hope I’m in the truck when you talk about them. Please play some of their music over the next months so I might have a better chance of hearing it. I live in Thamesford, Ont. near London.
I generally listen to CJBK London. A musician from your era was a talk show host there…Jim Chapman. Last I heard he had a program on the radio, coming from the University of Western.
Thanks to all the good folks at 740 Toronto
Richyard Turner
Hi !
Great stuff to hear after a long time.
I remember hearing Frank Motley (and his Motley Crew) at (I forget the name of the hotel – it was close to the Airport, in the basement – we went to it a lot) and hearing Frank and his twin trumpets. He was older then…. also I remember a guy called “The Mighty Pope” – I think his name was Earl Heedrum (?) who became involved with my wife’s (at the time) school girlfriend. Earl was a little shy at the time and so I took some PR stills of him gratis for his future endeavours.
Great show – my wife and I like the close knit referneces you make to the “scene” at the time. Too bad we all get on. I still play keyboard, the last time for money at the long defunct Lambton Tavern.
Chris White / Anne Cordon
Hi Robbie, i heard you were looking for new groups from the sixties. I was in a group called the Coachmen.We would just play locally parties ,high schools etc.I lived on winston park blvd in downsview.The Shays would practice up the street from us on Anthony rd.Boy those were the days.Lots of local groups we would listen to.Just to name a few the Jackdas,Romans,Paupers,Lords of London,ugly ducklings and of course Robbie Lane. Thanx for the memories.
Hi R—great listening to you over the last year. I have had the pleasure of seeing you perform over the years and on TV.–You and the D’s did so many songs that were great. My only wish is WILL THEY PLEASE PLAY SOMETHING OTHER THAN, FANNIE MAY. Congrt’s on your 1 year for 740; you are an asset. Say hi to the Hawk for me; and hope he is doing well.
PS–In 1984 I paid the sum of $7.95 to see the Hawk play in SS Marie. They decided they were going to do a video and asked our patience for 1 Hr.. Well as you know it took 3 Hrs.. The Hawk ended up playing one small set, (last call). I was in the video, but have never seen it. The Hawk owes me $4.50. (I give credit for one small set. (yuk yuk). All the best on your first year and hope to hear youn for 40 more years.
Fan–JM
WENT TO OLD MILL LAST NIGHT IT WAS FANTASTIC REALLY ENJOYED DON’T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYING ( told MARILYN IN THE RESTROOM HOW MUCH I LIKED YOUR VERSION EVEN THAN MR. MARSDEN ) WE REQUESTED CHARLENA AND MUSTANG SALLY IT WAS WONDERFUL. THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL TIME. LET US KNOW YOUR SCHEDULE IN JANUARY OLD MILL THANKS AND BEST WISHES. CAROLINE
Hi Robbie
Have really enjoyed your show and all of Friday night.
Did you ever work in Ottawa during the late 60’s and drive a ‘vette.
I used to serve a guy in a band at Myers Motors and order parts for him. YOu????
Keep on rock’n
Rob
Hi Robbie
Listen to every night at 6 on my way home. Love the oldies and all the memories it revives. Could you please give me the address for the Chicken N Deli. You mention it always but never say an address. Would like very much to come and see you. Thanks
Diane from Orangeville
Hi Robbie,
My name is Raymond Doyle and I heard you mention “Lisle”. My brother and I had a band in the ’70’s called the Rubber Band and we were working through same talent agency as Lisle. It was called Town & Country Agency. We were known as the Canadian version of the Everly Brothers because of our close harmony and our catalog of Everly Brothers songs. We remember Lisle being one of the top bands in the agency.
We recorded a 45 called “It’s A Nice Day”, a song I wrote in 1970 b/w “If I Find A Way”, another song I wrote around the same time. I recently re-recorded “It’s A Nice Day” with an updated arrangement. I am a Socan affiliate songwriter and enjoy writing and recording. It was really nice to hear someone acknowledge a good band like Lisle. I appreciate your sensitivity to the little guy in the music world. Keep up the good work Robbie. If you’re interested, I can forward a CD with some of my work, suitable for airplay on AM 740. Also, on your British Invasion show, if you could play “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” by Billy J. Kramer, that would be fabulous. Thanks for your time. Raymond
p.s When we recorded It’s A Nice Day, we had changed our name to The Clark Street Reunion after a street we lived on in Hamilton.
HOWDY ROBBIE – am lucky to pick up AM740 here in CLEVELAND,OHIO & listen to you daily at 6 = love how you share your music & experiences with warmth & humanity…grew up listening to CKLW & clearly remember ‘brother bill gable’ workin out on the BIG 8 = soaked up my share of can-con!…wish i could’a made the TORONTO scene to dig your sounds…how bout a spotlight on JEFFERSON/TAKE ME IN YOUR ARMS? – should’a been an international hit!
We enjoy listening to Robbie Remembers each evening while preparing and eating dinner.
You mentioned the Beaumarks (sp?) this evening (July 28th). I met a fellow back in the mid-1990s who was then working at Westinghouse, but said he’d been a member of the Beaumarks at one time. I didn’t recognize the names you mentioned and I’m wondering if this chap replaced one of the origianl four for a short period of time?
Thanks!
Jacquie
Hi Robbie: I always listened to your show at 6:00 in Toronto, but have moved over to Cardiff, Wales and do listen to it if I am up very late (5 hr. time difference!), but do miss hearing the great music and all your tidbits of knowledge! I do listen to 740AM on my computer from Wales when I have it on. Now I just laugh at the traffic updates, remembering those days sitting on the 404.
Deborah Robinson
bob lov 60s at six but we also need 70s at seven , lov robbie lane. am 740 great friday nite and lov ur satnite show, keep up the great work.
Hi Robbie, just wanted to let you know I love your show, 60’s at 6. I try to get my shifts changed so I leave at 5:30 or 6 so I can listen to you on the way home. I work in Mississauga and live in Georgetown, so the drive can be a little nasty at that time of night and your show with all those wonderful songs from the 60’s makes the drive better. The 60’s was the best decade of music. Even my daughter listens to it. My sister was visiting from Blind River and she wanted to know what station I had on. I said what you aren’t a CARP member. It’s 740am get with it.
Hi Robbie:
I was at Chick N Deli last Sunday, July 4th. Enjoyed your show very much. Just to let you know that I did go there because I listen to you almost everyday, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on AM740.
Marilyn.
Hi Robbie,
Hope all is well. Good job on that interview with Tommy James…. he’s an interesting guy. Would you try to play one of Tommy’s hits – either Get Out Now or Gettin’ Together. Try to let me know if it will be a week or so, or even longer. keep up the great work.
Paul Kennedy
Halifax
Hey Robbie:
Love to listen to you at 6:00 on am 740. Every time you mention Tommy James and the Shondells I smile. My late husband and self used to own a hotel and closing song was Mony Mony. Every live band or DJ had to be able to play it or they didn’t get a job with us.
Of course, some of the patrons made their own words, but it was still great.
Wish I didn’t live so far from Rama to go and see them, or so far from Toronto to go and see you.
Regards……..June White
Mr R.L.
Hello… I listen to you every time you are on the air and enjoy your personal input on artists that you have had contact with. Back in the 60s did you ever play the Town and Country Bar I believe at the foot of Bay st. If you did I recall your opening song Cara Mia.. Fond memories.
Victor Narusis
Hills of Creemore
Hi Robbie, I just wanted to add my voice to the many who love your show. I am generally on my way home from work when I hear it and it energises me for the evening ahead! (aking dinner and all that nonsense)
Every one at AM740 is great to listen to and of course the music is the BEST! Keep up the great work. Lynda
Couldn’t believe my ears the first time I heard you on AM740. Don’t usually listen to much radio in late afternoon but now try to make a point to listen to your show. Enjoy 60’s at 6 very much. Met you a few years ago when you were playing at Lulu’s. We were with your nephew Chris and he introduced us. Would like to have one of your CD’s. Could you tell me were I could get one. Keep up the good work!
HI ROBBIE WAS AT THE OLD MILL SATURDAY 15 YOU PROMISED YOU PLAY SWEET CAROLINE. ENJOYED THE SHOW WE WILL BE BACK IN THE FALL. HAVE FUN AT RAMA KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. YOUR FAITH FOLLOWER CAROLINE
Hi Robbie,I forgot your email address at am740,could u email me it ? I would like to request a song on your 60;s show at 6pm.not for anybody in particular. tks
Annette from Mississauga
THE BEST OF THE BEST
Play ”Over the rainbow” by the demensions robbie, one more tune. Its a 60s doo-wop
ENJOY YOUR PROGRAM. LISTEN TO AM 740 WHILE AT WORK. FIRST BUTTON ON BOTH CARS RADIOS ARE SET TO AM 740. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR JOHNNY TILLOTSON (TALK BACK TREMBLING LIPS) AND (IT KEEPS RIGHT ON A HURTIN). THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES.
did you ever played at club 42 in stratford in th late 60,s. iif possible could you play keep on running by Grant Smith i remember seeing grant smith and the power there. those times were awesome and thank you for recreating the good times,
robbie lov the 60’s at 6 as i always did in the past, i’m glad i found, and on a great station, i miss the old station , but i lov this one. i’ll see you soon at deli.
Robbie,
We continue to listen to and enjoy AM740 in Florida via our computer and have joined Club Zoomer . . . it is similar to Facebook. We will be in
Canada the end of June for Sharron’s 50th Melody Road Public School
Reunion in Weston and hope to spend most of July in Ontario. Our 15th anniversary is July 7th and we will be celebrating it at The Old Mill Inn, where we were married in 1995. Obviously we will see you there on the weekends.
Lots of Love,
The Larsons (Jim & Sharron)
Hi Robbie,
I was wondering if you ever came in contact with a Ray hutchison
during the early sixtys, I thought he was a fabulos singer and entertainer much like your self, and nice to know that you are still
doing it with your tours and brodcast .
I beleave He was the lead vocolist with a group in montreal and
then struck out on his own .
If you knew of him I would appreciate some back ground on his carear.
HI ROBBIE, LISTEN TO THE 60;S AT 6 ,AND THINK ITS GREAT, I SAW ON YOUR BIOG.U WERE ON TV AND ON ANOTHER RADIO SHOW TOO, VERY IMPRESSIVE. KEEP UP
THE GOOD WORK, AM740 IS A TERRIFIC STN. I KNOW YOU WILL LIKE IT THERE AS
MUCH AS I LIKE LISTENING TO ITS MUSIC.
TAKE CARE,
THE BEST OF THE BEST
ANNETTE D. FROM MISSISSAUGA
Hi Rob,re the checkmates and Dunk and Judy,club.888 and the JUB in Oshawa, great music
Hi Robbie,
I really enjoy listening to the oldies you play. I use to go and see
you at the Embassy back in the sixties. I do deliveries in the late
afternoon and always listen to your program. Keep up the great work.
Could you possibly play the song DREAM by the PIED PIPERS.
Harold
Great Music ROB from york mills, now in miss,been in touch with, john olsen,resides in the u.s, a.z now retired from the toronto police force.
Hi Robbie
My friend and I were so glad to hear you are
with AM740, as a great station.
We go back to the Embassy Days where we would go and see you and your band several times a wk
as we enjoyed your music so much and stil do.
We must make it a point to go see you at the
Old Mill.
Oh, also seen Ray Hutchinson at the Embassy
in those days. Do you know how he is doing
these days?
Hope to see you soon at the Old Mill
C and E
Robbie,
I was at the Chick N Deli yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed your show.
I was wondering if you might be able to get George Oliver to be a guest singer.
Year ago, more than I care to mention, I went to school with a fellow
by the name of Bert Hermeston ( I think that’s the spelling ) who
said he played Sax in your band. I always wondered what happened to
him.
Great program
Peter Wright
Robbie,
It is great to hear you on AM740. I am from the Buffalo, NY area and listen to AM740, as we don’t really have good oldies in Buffalo. We used to.
Jim Kostran
West seneca, NY
Robbie I forgot to sign my first “E” mail.
It is from Robert & Rowene Harlock Kitchener
Robbie Lane:
My wife and I were listening to your program from 6-7 and heard your comments about Petula Clark. Because of hearing about her from you, we were able to attend the event in Wiarton. We were amazed by her youthful looks and her stage presence. This is a big thanks for mentioning this on your program this summer. It was a fantastic night, just amazing seeing her actually here in Ont. She really is “down to earth”, easy to ask questions of etc. We enjoyed the movie that she was in, in her youth. She also waved her fee to charity that night which we thought was really great of her.
Hi Robbie!
Great to hear you on 740 – I can hear you in the car every day, all the way here in Callander. Awesome programming man! I am not sure if you remember me, but I used to date Lori, many years ago. You took me to Lulu’s where we sang Hey Jude on stage, and Lori and I stayed with you for the Phil Collins ‘No Jacket Required’ tour. Again, great show, keep up the terrific work!
Maybe throw a little ‘Bo Diddley’ in there from The Hawks?
Thanks again Robbie,
Jay