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November 5, 2002
This issue includes...
1) Contest Alert: Hot Buttered Soul with a New Attitude
2) Music News: The Legacy of Jam Master Jay
3) Don't Forget to Vote
4) Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown Watch
5) Concert Dates
6) Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood: Lyric Power
7) Tell Us What You Think
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1) Contest Alert: Hot Buttered Soul with a New Attitude
Just in time for the holidays, as an exclusive Powerhouse Radio newsletter subscriber, you are the first to find out about our "Tasty Tunes with Heart & Soul Contest."
We won't start running short messages about this contest on Powerhouse Radio until later this week, so you have the first word. As you'll learn, it's important to enter early.
To find out how you can win, to "Dine Another Day," and "Sing for Your Supper," just go to:
2021 Update: Contest is over. Link removed.
for all the delicious details. Good luck!
2) Music News: The Legacy of Jam Master Jay
I didn't know Jason Mizell, Jam Master Jay personally, but like millions of other fans, I was impressed with the truly pioneering efforts of his group, Run-D.M.C.
In 1986, while working at WUSL FM, Philadelphia PA, (Power99 FM), I got the opportunity along with the other dj's at the station, to see Jay, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and Joe "Run" Simmons at the height of Run-D.M.C. mania.
They headlined a show at the Philadelphia Spectrum, along with Whodini, and the Beastie Boys. Needless to say, Run-D.M.C. electrified the audience. Their raps were fluid, fun, and fresh...definitely rated G by today's standards. The multi-racial crowd that packed the Spectrum that night loved their music.
The "Raising Hell" music collection was a monster in 1986, and I remember one month in particular where you could not go through a Power99 FM on-air shift without playing "Peter Piper," "It's Tricky," and "My Adidas."
I grew up in Saint Albans, Queens, New York City, which is right next door to Hollis, Queens, where Jam Master Jay was shot and killed in his recording studio, Wednesday evening, October 30th, 2002.
He'll be missed. Our prayers are with his family and friends.
King
3) Don't Forget to Vote
All USA listeners over 18. Vote for the candidates of your choice on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th.
4) Whitney Houston & Bobby Brown Watch
What does it say about my personality, that the last two times I've bought the National Enquirer, Whitney Houston just happened to be on the cover? OK, that's why I bought it.
By the way, this week on Powerhouse Radio, you can catch a vintage recording by her mother, Cissy, singing "Tomorrow," from the Broadway play, "Annie," in a very special set full of sunshine.
Back to the business at hand. Whitney's official website has posted this message. We are reprinting it here as a public service:
"If you are a true Whitney Houston fan, you will not download what some are saying is Whitney's new album across the Internet.
This is not the complete or finished album! Look forward to the release of Whitney's next album, Just Whitney, in-stores November 26!"
5) Concert Dates
Teddy Pendergrass, Roy Ayers
Friday, November 15, 2002
Cramton Auditorium, Howard University, Washington, DC
8:00pm
Al Jarreau
Friday, November 15, 2002
Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
8:00pm
India.Arie
Sunday, November 17, 2002
Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
Taj Mahal
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Dimitriou's Jazz Alley, Seattle, WA
Hall & Oates
Friday, November 29, 2002
Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ
9:00pm
Richie Havens
Friday, December 6, 2002
The Barns of Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA
India.Arie
Friday, December 6, 2002
Massey Hall, Toronto, ON, Canada
Patti Labelle
Thursday, December 12, 2002
Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
Jody Watley, Peabo Bryson
Friday, December 13, 2002
Weidner Center, Green Bay, WI
7:30pm
Tower of Power
Friday, December 20, 2002
Canyon Dinner Theater, Agoura Hills, CA
8:00pm
India.Arie
Friday, January 17, 2003
Radio City Music Hall, NY, NY
8:00pm
Kirk Franklin
Saturday, January 18, 2003
Universal Amphitheatre, Universal City, CA
6) Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood: Lyric Power
Courtesy of The Archive of Misheard Lyrics at amiright.com
Song: 1999
Artist: Prince
The real lyrics:
"Two thousand-zero-zero party's over, oops out of time."
Misheard as all of these:
a) 2000 zero, zero, party over roofs out of time
b) Two thousand zero-zero party's over ruled! Out of time!
c) Two thousand zero-zero, party ultimate, all the time
d) Two thousand zero zero, my deodorant's out of time
Song: 1999
Artist: Prince
The real lyrics:
"So if I'm gonna die, I'm gonna listen to my body tonight"
Misheard as:
"So if you've got a dime, come and listen to my body tonight"
7) Tell Us What You Think
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