Oh, Oh, Listen To The Music

I know the first 8 songs on "Best of the Doobies" really well. It's obvious when they come on the radio. In fact, I've only heard them on the radio.

Indeed, I've never bought an album of theirs. Even this one on which I painted singer/guitarist Patrick Simmons was a donation I snagged from the local library way back.

That's why I did and still do love the good ol' FM radio. Growing up in SoCal, listening to the great variety from "Morning Becomes Eclectic" on KCRW to "Breakfast With The Beatles" on KLSX (now on KLOS) to Jed the Fish on KROQ, radio really influenced what I heard, especially in the car. I do still listen in my truck today, hearing old greats and new hits that always remind me of why I love music.

What music do you know from back in the day only from the radio? Would you have discovered it today?

Peace.

Patrick Simmons 04/14/09