John Gary Interview

He recorded 28 albums for R.C.A. He’s toured all over the world. He’s known some of the biggest names in the entertainment business. And, he can trace his roots right back here to Central New York!! His name is John Gary and he was born in Watertown, New York. RCA/BMG Records recently released “The Very Best of John Gary” on CD. We sat down for a talk with John Gary about his life in Show Business. Q – Your career was not based on any gimmicks. It was strictly your…

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Henry Mancini Interview

In all of popular music, Henry Mancini is without a doubt one of the all time greats. As the songwriter of “Moon River”, “Days of Wine and Roses”, “Peter Gunn”, and “The Pink Panther” theme song, Henry Mancini has achieved legendary status. He is the winner of 3 Academy Awards, 20 Grammy Awards, and holds 6 Gold Album Awards. His concerts take him all over the world and are always SRO. At one time or another, Henry’s audience has included the Queen, the President of the United States, and various…

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Sylvester Interview

He was born in San Francisco, and found fame and fortune in San Francisco. Songs like “Dance (Disco Heat)”, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)”, and “I (Who Have Nothing)”, took him to the top of the charts. Five of his songs went gold (signifying sales of more than 500,000 units) and one went platinum (sales of more than one million units). He was named Best Male Singer at the 1978 Billboard Disco Forum; made an appearance in the Bette Midler film The Rose; is credited with discovering the Weather…

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Mimi Farina Interview

She was raised in a musical family, was swept up in the early 60’s Folk Movement. With husband Richard, Mimi Farina recorded three albums for the Vanguard label, until his un­timely death in 1966, the result of a motorcycle accident. Going it alone, she recorded for A and M Records and opened concerts for people like Gordon Lightfoot, Arlo Guthrie, Phil Ochs and Hoyt Axton. In 1974, Farina founded Bread and Roses, a non-profit organization presenting free entertainment in hospitals, prisons, and convalescent homes in Marin County, California. Mimi’s last…

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Mick Ronson Interview

He first gained international fame and acclaim as David Bowie’s guitarist. He then went on to build a solo career for himself, playing in bands with Bob Dylan and Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) along the way. The team of Mick Ronson and Ian Hunter is back with a new collaboration titled “Y U I Orta” (Polygram Records). Mick took time from his current tour of the States to talk with us about his past, present, and future. Q – You’ve played some large venues in your career, with David…

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Kemmons Wilson Interview Founder of the Holiday Inn

Hear Gary James speak with Kemmons Wilson His name is Kemmons Wilson. You may not recognize his name, but you know the business that he founded and ran for many years. That business is the Holiday Inn. It was on a vacation with his family in 1951 that Kemmons Wilson decided to start a hotel chain. Just one year later the first Holiday Inn opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Now 83 years young, Mr. Wilson has penned his auto­biography for Hambleton-Hill Publishing titled “Half Luck And Half Brains”. Kemmons Wilson rise…

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Boxcar Willie Interview World’s Favorite Hobo

Hear Box Car Willie Speak with Gary James   He’s universally known as the “World’s Favorite Hobo.” He is Box Car Willie. Box Car Willie has 15 Gold and 4 Platinum albums to his credit. In 1981, he became the sixtieth member of the Grand Ole Opry. Not just limiting himself to music, Box Car made film appearances in the movie “Sweet Dreams” (based on the life of Patsy Cline) and the T.V. movie “Country Gold” with Loni Anderson. In 1987, Box Car Willie bought a theater in Branson, Missouri…

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Morton Downey Jr. Interview

Hear Gary James speak with Morton Downey Jr. The biggest compliment you can ever give someone is to say they’re original. Morton Downey Jr. was an original. A singer. An actor. An author. And, oh yeah, a Talk Show Host. Morton Downey Jr. did it all. On March 12, 2001 Morton Downey Jr. died of Lung Cancer. He was 67 years old. Back on February 22, 1999 we spoke with Morton Downey Jr. about his career, his health, some of the people he knew over the years, and his time…

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John Entwistle Interview The Who

It may be hard to believe, but “Tommy”, The Rock Opera, is 25 years old. In support of that anni­versary, Buena Vista Home Video recently released “The Who’s Tommy, the Amazing Journey” which chronicles the rise and long standing popularity of “Tommy”. We are proud to present an exclusive inter­view with John Entwistle, bassist for The Who. And we do mean “exclusive”, since John Entwistle gave only three interviews promoting this video; one to United Press International (U.P.I.); one to C.B.S. Ra­dio, and one to our own Gary James. Q…

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Gene Siskel Interview Siskel & Ebert

“Spy” Magazine has called him America’s most powerful movie reviewer. His partner Roger Ebert was right behind him. Of course by now, you know we’re talking about Gene Siskel. Each week millions of t.v. viewers tune in to see what the team of Siskel and Ebert have to say about the latest movie releases from Hollywood. Gene Siskel talked with us about his job, the movies, the show, and his partner Roger Ebert. Hear Gary James speak with Gene Siskel. Q – When did you know you wanted to be…

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