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- Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 29th, 2026
Funny How It Works Out. We just honored Ringo in the last program. On April 29, 1969, Ringo Starr recorded his lead vocal for the track at Abbey Road Studios. "Octopus's Garden" is one of the most beloved tracks from The Beatles' 1969 masterpiece, Abbey Road.
Hour One
Bee Gees Fanny (Be Tender With My Love)
Savage Garden Truly, Madly, Deeply
Pat Metheny Group (Cross The) Heartland
Jennifer Warnes I Know A Heartache When I See One
Perez Prado Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White
Louis Armstrong Hello Dolly
Doris Day Again
Pokey LaFarge Get it 'Fore It's' Gone
England Dan/John Ford Coley We'll Never Have To Say Goodbye Again
Cher/Peter Cetera After All
Diana Krall Let's Fall In Love
Elvis Costello/Burt Bacharach Toledo
The Carpenters There's A Kind Of Hush
Andy Williams Can't Get Used To Losing You
Hour Two
Gloria Estefan & MSM Anything For You
Stan Getz/Charlie Bird Desafinado
Willie Nelson Georgia On My Mind
Ray Charles Together Again
Tommy James & the Shondells Lost In Your Eyes
Elton John Believe
TOTO I Won't Hold You Back
Tony Orlando & Dawn He Don't Love You
Phil Collins You'll Be In My Heart
Journey Lights
Leo Sayer When I Need You
She & Him Linger Still
Ed Ames My Cup Runneth Over
Octopus's Garden Ringo Starr
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2 hr 6 min - Rumpus Room Radio, April 26, 2026
On April 26th, 1978: Ringo Starr’s TV special Ringo (a musical take on The Prince and the Pauper) aired, featuring narration by George Harrison.
Friday April 24th, 2026: Ringo Starr released his brand-new 22nd studio album, 'Long Long Road'.
Hour One
Ma Rainey Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
The Rolling Stones Brown Sugar
Van Halen Summer Nights
I Remember Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs
Jackie Blue Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Linda Ronstadt It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Smilo & The Ghost Phantom & The Lonely Heart
Marc Broussard You'll Be Sorry
Courtney Barnett Wonder
Graham Parker & The Rumour Jolie Jolie
The Easybeats Good Times
Donnie Vie Plain Jane
Surferjetts Surfer's Slide
The Bindley Hardware Co. Akimbo Boogie
Cat Clyde Man's World
Hour Two
Ringo Starr Choose Love
Playing For Change The Weight
Ray Wylie Hubbard Bad Trick
Howl'in Wolf Goin Down Slow
Ringo Starr Back Off Boogaloo
The Power Station Some Like It Hot
Juliana Hatfield Universal Heart-Beat
Russ Ballard Voices
Supertramp The Logical Song
Gary Wright Dreamweaver
Paul McCartney & Wings With A Little Luck
Jim Donovan Sun King Warriors The Last Dance
Ringo Starr Photograph
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2 hr 12 min - Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 22nd, 2026
Glen Campbell's Birthday (1936–2017) The American country-pop singer, virtuoso guitarist, (the Wrecking Crew) and television host who became a definitive crossover star in the late 1960s and 1970s. He is best known for hits like "Rhinestone Cowboy" and his long-running variety show, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. Diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2011, he embarked on a brave "Goodbye Tour" documented in the film.
Hour One
Glenn Campbell Wichita Lineman
Sade Smooth Operator
Pablo Cruise Love Will Find A Way
Spyro Gyro Catching The Sun
Dire Straits So Far Away
Soul Asylum Rhinestone Cowboy
Bobby McFerrin Sunshine of Your Love
Marty Balin Hearts
Blood, Sweat & Tears Hi-De-Ho "That Old Sweet Roll"
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Dreams of the Everyday Housewife
Sarah Vaughn Black Coffee
Charles Mingus Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Peter Cetera/Amy Grant The Next Time I Fall
Maggie Rose Red Shoes
Hour Two
The Lettermen By The Time I Get To Phoenix
Paul Carrack How Long
Stanley Jordan Eleanor Rigby
Fleetwood Mac Everywhere
Elvis Presley Viva LasVegas
Kay Starr Wheel of Fortune
Wynton Marsalis When You Wish Upon A Star
Toto It's A Feeling
Glenn Campbell Gentle On My Mind
Fastball Let Me Love You
Billy Vaughn A Swingin' Safari
Glenn Campbell True Grit
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1 hr 58 min - Rumpus Room Radio, April 19, 2026
1982: Simon & Garfunkel Reunite — The duo began a world tour following their massive Central Park concert, though the reunion was short-lived due to continued friction.
Hour One
Fine Young Cannibals She Drives Me Crazy
The Cherry Drops Far Out!
Jeremy & The Harlequins A Broken Clock
Palmyra Delran & The Doppel Gang Hold Tight
INXS What You Need
The Vindys Trap Door
Sugaray Rayford Margin Call
Levon Helm When I Go Away
Ben E. King Supernatural Thing Pt 1.
Elton John Philadelphia Freedom
Hard Working American Work For Peace
John Mellencamp R.O.C.K. In The USA (A Salute To 60's Rock)
Debbie Harry French Kissin In The USA
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers American Dream Plan B
The Rolling Stones Harlem Shuffle
Hour Two
Harpers Bizarre 59th Street Bridge (Feeling Groovy)
YES America
Jerry Douglas/Mumford & Sons The Boxer
The Bangles Hazy Shade of Winter
The Lemonheads Mrs. Robinson
Mike + the Mechanics All I Need Is A Miracle
The Smithereens Green Thoughts
The Pretenders Hollywood Perfume
Peter Frampton Lions At The Gate
Peter Frampton Show Me The Way
Talking Heads Once In A Lifetime
Tears For Fears Pale Shelter
Kate Bush Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Depeche Mode Never Let Me Down Again
Paul Simon Hearts and Bones
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2 hr 22 min - Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 15th, 2026
"Let It Be" is the final single released by The Beatles before Paul McCartney announced his departure from the band. By April 15, 1970, the song was not just a pop hit; it was a cultural phenomenon that defined the Adult Contemporary and Easy Listening landscape of the new decade.
Hour One
Seals and Crofts Diamond Girl
The Mama's and the Papa's Creeque Alley
The Souther Hillman Furay Band Border Town
Sheryl Crow Superstar
Young The Giant Already There
Grover Washington Jr. Snake Eyes
Billy Preston Outa-Space
Isaak Hayes I Stand Accused
Enya Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)
The California Honeydrops 365 Flavors
The Soul Of Philly Willow Creek Rhythm
Barbra Lewis Hello Stranger
Daryl Hall & John Oats Say It Isn't So
Walk Off The Earth Killing Me Softly
Hour Two
Bing Crosby Quicksilver
Edison's Lighthouse Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes
Najee Tokyo Blue
Bobby Goldsboro Honey
Jack Blanchard/Misty Morgan Tennessee Bird Walk
Dr. Hook Sexy Eyes
Peggy Lee Sweet Happy Life
The Rippingtons Tourist In Paradise
Dinah Washington I Get A Kick Out Of You
Robert Palmer She Makes My Day
Morgan King Sunny
Chicago Beginnings/Colour My World
The Beatles Let It Be
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2 hr 9 min - Rumpus Room Radio, April 12, 2026
Mellencamp’s Breakthrough: On this exact day (April 12, 1982), John Cougar (Mellencamp) released his fifth studio album, American Fool. It would eventually hit #1 and feature the classics "Jack & Diane" and "Hurts So Good."
Hour One
ELO Fire On High
Elton John Bennie & the Jets
Brian Ray Pirate Radio
Mikaela Davis Starlite
The Cure High
Haircut 100 Love Plus One
Imelda May Tainted Love
A Flock Of Seagulls I Ran (So Far Away)
Donnie Iris & the Cruisers My Girl
The Hooten Hallers Breaking Glass
Low Cut Connie Oh Yea
Badfinger Rock of All Ages
The Sugar Twins For You
Pat Travers Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
Joe Tex I Gotcha
Hour Two
Voice of the Beehive I Think I Love You
The Partridge Family Echo Valley 2-6809
Dusty Springfield How Can I Be Sure
The Partridge Family I Can Hear Your Heartbeat
David Cassidy I Woke Up In Love This Morning
The Rolling Stones Shake Your Hips
Mink Deville Gunslinger
Flamin' Groovies Shake Some Action
Jackie DeShannon Dream Boy
Donna Summer On The Radio
Spinners Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl
Tropidellic Home To You
The Turtles Guide For The Married Man
John Mellencamp Can You Take It
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2 hr 1 min - Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 8th, 2026
Some Martini Lounge Talking Points: Recorded in December 1986 at the Sydney Entertainment Centre (often associated with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra tour), Live in Australia is a landmark 1987 live album and video capturing Elton John at a pivotal, high-stakes moment.
The show is considered a defining, "career-saving" moment of professionalism, with the album reaching No. 3 in the UK and No. 24 on the US Billboard 200.
Hour One
Stevie Wonder I Wish
TSOP Soul Train
Bertie Higgins Key Largo
The Bob Crew Generation Music To Watch The Girls Go By
Steely Dan Peg
Bill Acker Stranger On The Shore
Vanessa Williams Save The Best For Last
New Classic Singers Call Me
Air Supply Sweet Dreams
The Pointer Sisters Should I Do It
Peter White What Does It Take (To Win Your Heart)
Bobby Darin Beyond The Sea
Bread Hooked On A Feeling
Carly Simon Nobody Does It Better
Barry Manilow Can't Smile Without You
Hour Two
Elton John Take Me To The Pilot
The Carpenters Only Yesterday
Kenny G Don't Make Me Wait For Love
Billie Holiday I'll Be Seeing You
Perry Como Round and Round
Culture Club Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
ELO Telephone Line
Michael Franks On My Way Home To You
Ruth Brown I Don't Know
Gino Vannelli Living Inside Myself
The Cars Drive
Julie Andrews A Little Bit In Love
John Denver Shanghai Breezes
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2 hr 5 min - Rumpus Room Radio, April 5, 2026
Happy Easter! "Easter is the soul's first taste of spring."
For fans of the band R.E.M., April 5th is widely celebrated as "R.E.M. Day". This date marks the anniversary of the band's very first live performance in 1980. On this night, the four original members—Michael Stipe, Peter Buck, Mike Mills, and Bill Berry—played their debut gig at a friend's birthday party.
Hour One
Blue Swede On A Feeling
Peter Frampton Buried Treasure
The Doobie Brothers What A Fool Believes
The Vindys Same Stars
Smilo & The Ghost Dead Man Walkin'
Neil Dimond Wild At Heart
Paul Hardcastle A Horse With No Name
Blondie Rapture
Oasis Champagne Supernova
The Beatles Can't Buy Me Love
Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers Something In The Air
Miranda Lee Richards Dandelion
Manfred Mann Tired Of Trying, Bored with Lying
The Turtles Happy Together
Ryan Hamilton The Come To Jesus Moment
Hour Two
Passenger Losing My Religion
10,000 Maniacs (Don't Go Back To) Rockville
Old 97's Driver 8
The Gibson Brothers Everybody Hurts
R.E.M. Orange Crush
Death Cab For Cutie Riptides
Midnight Oil Blue Sky Mine
Julian Lennon To Late For Goodbyes
Thunderclap Newman Sunshine In My Life
The Surfaris Tequila
Elvis Presley All Shook Up
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Blue On Black
Fleetwood Mac God Dust Woman
Johnnie Taylor Disco Lady
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2 hr 12 min - Martini Lounge/Rumpus Room, April 1st, 2026
April 1 marks the perfect time to pour a drink and settle into the Rumpus Room, where the "Martini Lounge" vibe transforms your space into a mid-century, musical, sanctuary. Please Subscribe for FREE on Podbean, or where ever you listen. Thank You and Enjoy.
Hour One
Simon & Garfunkel April Come She Will
Joni Mitchell Big Yellow Taxi
Gil Scott-Heron When You Are Who You Are
David Benoit Every Step of the Way
Chicago Will You Still Love Me
Ella Fitzgerald April In Paris
John Denver Sunshine On My Shoulder
Helen Reddy Keep On Singing
Henry Mancini Breakfast at Tiffanys
Susanna Hoffs Eternal Flame
John Lennon Watching the Wheels
The Mills Brothers Cab Driver
Michael Franks The Lady Wants to Know
Julie London I'll Remember April
10cc I'm Mandy, Come Fly Me
Hour Two
Basia Time & Tide
The Beach Boys Sloop John B
Nelson Riddle My Three Sons
Rosemary Clooney You Make Me Feel So Young
Little River Band Lady
Three Dog Night Pieces of April
Paul McCartney Days We Left Behind
Al Jarreau Boogie Down
The Manhattan Transfer Birdland
Bloody Mary Bali Ha'i
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Minnie the Moocher
Squirrel Nut Zippers Suits Are Picking Up The Bill
The Puppini Sisters Hit The Road Jack
Al Jolson April Showers
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2 hr 5 min - Rumpus Room Radio, March 29, 2026
Pink Floyd (1980): Their album The Dark Side of the Moon spent its 303rd week on the US charts, breaking the record for the most weeks on the album chart previously held by Carole King's Tapestry.
Hour One
Marc Broussard Home
Tedeschi Trucks Band Future Soul
Lyle Lovett Church
Alison Krauss Down By The River To Pray
Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble The House Is A Rockin'
The Temptations Runaway Child, Running Wild
War The Cisco Kid
The Black Keys You Got To Lose
The Puppini Sisters Hey Sister
The Four Tops Ain't No Woman Like The One I Got
Chalk Dinosaur Wig Jam
Isaac & The Soul Machine Supergirl
Squeeze Why Don't You
David Bowie Ashes to Ashes
David Ruffin My Whole World Ended
Hour Two
Govt. Mule Money
Steve Porcaro Any Colour You Like
Robby Krieger Brain Damage
Between The Buried And Me Us and Them
LaBelle Lady Marmalade
Tina Turner Whole Lotta Love
The Beatles We Can Work It Out
Marc Broussard/Joe Bonamassa I'm Going Home
Jeff Lynne's ELO Roll Over Beethoven
Tom Jones Burning Down The House
Falco Rock Me Amadeus
Ann Wilson Going To California
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2 hr 13 min
About Mr. Dana Presents
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to the Rumpus Room. I’m Mr. Dana, a retired radio guy with over 40 years of broadcasting experience. Now that I’m off the clock, Mr. Dana Presents: Rumpus Room Radio is simply my way of sharing a lifelong music hobby straight from my home to yours. This isn't an "oldies show”, it’s a straightforward music program for hip seniors who enjoy hearing familiar tunes presented with a little thought behind them.For me, this show is a personal musical diary. I keep the production simple, old-school, and entirely focused on the tracks themselves. I try to put a lot of care into how the songs transition from one to the next, building music blocks that just make sense together. Between the records, I'll share some brief histories, chart positions, and fun facts about the artists.Our core focus covers the music we grew up with from 1950 to 1999, but I also include a Release Radar segment to feature newer music that fits the vibe.You can catch two different sessions every week:
There is no big ego here, just a fellow music lover sharing the soundtrack of a lifetime. Pull up a chair and enjoy the music.Thanks for Listening, Mr. Dana