The 1960s and 1970s were defining decades for a generation we call “The Zoomers” – many came of age in that decade, and helped shape history. It was the time of anger and despair, hope and possibilities, assassinations, war and rioting, political scandals as well as bold brave crusades for civil rights, the environment and the peace movement. We danced the twist, surfed the endless summer, wore long hair and mini-skirts, tie-died shirts and mod clothes.
In Toronto, Robbie Lane and The Disciples were one of the city’s top bands, and now, decades later, Robbie Lane continues the rock’n'roll tradition – he plays the clubs on weekends, and hosts two hours of great oldies you just won’t hear anywhere else – ‘The Sixties at Six’, remembering the British Invasion, surfing, folk-rock and Motown, and then ‘The Seventies at Seven’ (debuting Monday May 2nd, 2011) … with the great singer-songwriters like James Taylor, Carole King, John Denver, Neil Young, Carly Simon and the pop stars like ABBA, Three Dog Night, Elton John and Fleetwood Mac.
Robbie Remembers The Sixties at Six and The Seventies at Seven
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Hi Robbie,
Just wanted to send you an e-mail to tell you how much I love the 60’s at 6; but especially the 70’s at 7 – which is totally my generation!! :) The songs you play brings back so many memories… it’s wonderful. I was so sad when CHUM made their broadcast change to all-talk format; and I was so happy to see that you found a great place at AM-740. I love the memories that you share while you play the music…. you are never pretentious or haughty – you are humble and enjoy remembering the past with fondness and love. Thanks for allowing your listeners to share in your memories as well. It’s a lot of fun listening to the songs I grew up with. Thanks for the great job!! Sincerely, Kim Y from Brampton.
Hi Robbie I enjoyed seeing you at the Frankie Avalon show in Richmond Hill where I now live. Great show! I got away from listening to the AM740 radio since I moved here. Now I know you are there I’ll be sure to tune in Fridays at 6!
Joan(Oliver) Jensen
HELLO ROBIE
RE; 70′S AT 7PM
DO U HAVE THE SONG (TILL) by SINGER TOM JONES?
ITS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG AND i HAVEN’T HEARD IT FOR SO LONG, i DON’T HAVE IT ON MY CD;S OF HIM, IT MIGHT OF BEEN SUNG IN CONCERT,
BUT RECORDED IN 1973 OR 74, i AM NOT SURE, COULD U CHECK YOUR LIBRARY, AND SEE IF U HAVE IT, IF U DO, WOULD U PLAY IT FOR ME NEXT mON,EVENING
5TH MAR. i CAN ONLY WATCH HIM SING IT ON THE UTUBE. THE ONE i LIKE IN CONCERT IS WHEN HE WAS YOUNG AND WEARING A GREY SUIT WITH ALOT OF HAIR.
HIS PANTS WEREN’T TIGHT YET.
i’D APPRECIATE IT IF U WOULD PLAY IT FOR ME, ITS NOT FOR ANYONE SPECIAL,
IF i DON’T HEAR IT, i KNOW U DON’T HAVE IT., i LISTEN TO YOUR 70;S SHOW AT 7PM, GREAT SONGS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
A FAN
acd
Hi Robbie,
The Beach Boys are suppose to be at Molson Amphitheatre
Toronto, Ontario June 19th
Love the Station and your shows!!
Peter D New Jersey USA
Hi Robbie–Keep up the good work.Good show tonight.I listen all the time.
your fan – YPN–jm
Hi Robbie,
Do you remember playing @ The Embassy in Lindsay, Ontario. My Husband has fond memories of your group playing there & chatting with you back in the day. Good times! Could you feature some of the groups that used to play there,? like: Stitch in Time, Robbie Lane & the Disciples, and many others – the names are escaping him, but the memories are not.
Thanks
We enjoy listening to your show & always look forward to it!
R Gillogly, Lindsay, Ontario
Hello Robbie. We listen to your program every evening. It is my wife’s birthday today, so I have a request — Could you play SANDY for me. I have heard the original by Larry Hall, but you do a great job of it. Thanks, Gord
I remember you coming to play at my high school dances in the 60’s, here in Burlington. The school is M.M. Robinson High on Guelph Line. Do you remember those dances?
Love your show Sixties at Six.
Mary
Patsy is fine – Visited the spot where where she died – there is a billboard there – with messages from
people who take the time to find the place – my favourite was “She’s not Gone – She’s Just Walking after Midnight – we cranked up the CD – sat and cried – and left her a plant –
Good show Robbie
Greetings from Rochester NY.
Love the show…listen to it on the drive home. Your loud and clear here across the Lake…
Request: Everyone knows Scott McKinzie for ‘If Your Going to San Francisco’ but would really enjoy to hear the B side ‘Like and Old Time Movie’ if you get the chance…Never un derstood why it didn’t get more attention.
And thanks