Come To The Sunshine

In an episode first aired 30 October, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval pays tribute to the songwriting/arranging/production genius of George Young and his group, The Easybeats. Filled with more than two-hours of Sandoval's selections, accompanied by covers from Johnny Young, The Marmalade, Los Bravos, R. Black & The Rockin' V's and Moondance.

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In an episode first aired on October 23, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval reviews the wonderful songwriting work of Randy Newman with selections recorded between 1963 - 1971 as performed by Billy J. Kramer, Saturday's Children, Nashville Teens, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Van Dyke Parks, Wayne Fontana, Tom Northcott, The Everly Brothers, Nilsson, Harper's Bizarre, The Alan Price Set, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield, Ruthann Friedman, Claudine Longet, Lori Burton, Eddie Hodges, Frankie Laine, P.J. Proby, Gene Pitney, The Epics, Tommy Boyce, Manfred Mann, Beverley, Ella Fitzgerald, Davy Jones, The Brothers, The Beau Brummels, Rick Nelson and Randy himself.

In an episode first broadcast September 18, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval presents 45's by The Distant Cousins; The Plastic People; Ray Whitley; Russ Alquist; Clefs Of Lavender Hill; Benjamin Carry Limited; The Blue Marble Faun; Chris Wilson; Lothar And The Hand People; The Smithsonian Institute; San Francisco Earthquake; Wishful Thinking; Tony Rivers & The Castaways; Phil Gary; The Bitter End Singers; Chip Taylor; Lock, Stock & Barrel; Marianne Faithfull; The Lords Of London; Steff.

In part two, Andrew turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto Reparata & The Delrons, spinning stacks of wonderful 45's and many uncomped rarities - it is a not to be missed selection! Tune in to WFMU's Rock & Soul Ichiban to hear it all.

In a show first aired September 11, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval celebrates songwriter, producer & arranger, Paul Leka. Surveying his work from 1966-1969, Sandoval spins sides by The Palace Guard, The Black & Blues, Dave Armstrong & The One-Eyed Jacks, Tommy James & The Shondells, Stephen Sargent & The Pride, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Sixth Day Creation, Lesley Gore, The Carmel, The Lemon Pipers, Sun Dragon, The Grapevine, Charlotte Russe, Anthony & The Imperials, The Peppermint Rainbow, Cyrus Erie, Michael Rabon & The Five Americans, Sajid Kahn, The Spectrum, Donna Marie, The Leaders & The Idle Race.

In the album spotlight, a fantasy mono version of The Left Banke's Too album is presented from the Paul Leka produced single sides. The album was only issued in stereo and the mono singles are exceptionally rare, making this a unique airing of Paul Leka's work with the group. www.cometothesunshine.com

In an episode first aired August 9, 2010: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins selections by Tages, Buffalo Springfield, The Buckinghams, Boyce & Hart, The Grass Roots, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Beach Boys, Alan Price, The Monkees, Dusty Springfield, The Ronettes, Nino Tempo & April Stevens, The Walker Brothers, The Searchers & The Mindbenders.

He also profiles the '60s songwriting talents of Alex Spyropoulos & Patrick Campbell-Lyons, who wrote songs covered by Sue & Sunny, Hat & Tie, The Smoke, David Tennyson, The Alan Bown, Herman's Hermits & The Everly Brothers. They also fronted the orchestral pop band, Nirvana, who had a wonderful UK hit and made so many worthwhile records, all of which are explored in this episode.

In an episode first aired June 8, 2009: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins singles by: Hial B. King/Special Delivery/The Flying Circus/The Wreck-A-Mended/The Central Nervous System/Emil Richards And The Factory/The Knack/Warner-Porter-Warner/The Kitchen Cinq/Joey Cooper/The Guild Light Gauge/Proctor Amusement Co./Pastoral Symphony/Art Nouveaux/The Footprints/The Now/Rufus Lumley/Carnival Connection/Frank Sinatra, Jr./The Unforscene

In hour two, he turns the Sunshine artist spotlight onto recordings by Rick Nelson from 1966 - 1969 (including selections in MONO from his 1967 LP, Another Side Of Rick). To round things out, you will hear loads of album cuts, a set of Nelson sings Newman (Randy Newman of course), b-sides and other wonderful goodies from this underrated visionary of L.A. rock.

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In an episode first aired on November 8, 2010: DJ Andrew Sandoval spins 45's by Peter Sarstedt, Kippington Lodge, Colours, Charlotte Russe, The Yankee Dollar, Fringe Benefits, Orange Colored Sky, The Giant Sunflower, High Society, Euphoria, The Byrds, The Fantastic Zoo, The Robbs, The Family, A Small World, Eddie Hodges, The Jay Five, The Wreck-A-Mended, The New Establishment and Mark Eric.

In part two, he turns the Sunshine spotlight onto more than an hour of London's The Action. Included in this artist profile are the band's original single mixes which have yet to reappear digitally, along with other rarities!

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In an episode first aired on July 10, 2017: episode 118 of DJ Andrew Sandoval's Come To The Sunshine features singles by Gary Knight; Lemon Pipers; The What Four; Barry Gordon; San Francisco Earthquake; The Beaver Patrol; Wishful Thinking; Nobody's Children; Bennie Thomas; The Trophies; M.P.D. Limited; Marty Rhone; Russ Alquist; The Escorts; Lothar And The Hand People; Tony Rivers & The Castaways; Solid Gold Bubble; Bob Morrison; Feather; Tom Northcott.

In part 2, a triple album spotlight on The Hobbits. Featuring selections from their two Decca albums - Down To Middle Earth & Men And Doors - IN MONO! Plus, stereo offerings from The New Hobbits' Back From Middle Earth long player, rare Jimmy Curtiss solo singles as well as a wonderful non-LP side from The Hobbits.

In an episode first aired July 3, 2017: DJ Andrew Sandoval talks with author, Harold Bronson. They discuss his new book - MY BRITISH INVASION, as well as growing up in Los Angeles and a shared fascination with British music.

The show includes selections by: The Roulettes, The Ivy League, The Yardbirds, The Eyes, The Zombies, Peter & Gordon, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, The Troggs, The Thoughts, A Wild Uncertainty, Manfred Mann, The Bats, The Smoke, Double Feature, Unit 4+ 2, The Merseys, Spencer Davis Group, Ian Whitcomb, Paul Jones, The Hollies, Herman's Hermits, The Move & Argent.

COME TO THE SUNSHINE can be heard by visiting https://wfmu.org - clicking on LISTEN selecting ROCK 'N' SOUL ICHIBAN, hitting the schedule link, going to the Come To The Sunshine page and selecting the episode. There you will find a chat feature and live playlist! There is also a very easy to use phone app if you are on the go.

In an episode first aired on June 26, 2017, DJ Andrew Sandoval presents show #116 of his “Come To The Sunshine” series.

It features 45's from mono vinyl by: Bob Morrison; Mike Rabin & The Demons; The Leaves Of Grass; Tony Rivers and the Castaways; Barry Mann; The Majority; Don Lee Wilson; The Renaissance; Rick Nelson; The Tony Jackson Group; The New Wing Featuring DAVY PETERS & Music by The Sons Of Adam; The Loose Ends; Love Society; One; The Lime; Tom Northcott; Lords Of London; Chris McClure; San Francisco Earthquake; The Collection.

In part two, an artist spotlight on Anthony & The Imperials, sheds light on their post-1966 recordings (when they dropped the "Little" from their moniker and explored straight-up soft pop and even baroque sounds, ala the Left Banke with producer Teddy Randazzo). A fascinating glimpse into yet another 1950's artist making contemporary '60s music.