Remember When With Uncle John

Uncle John recalls the Y2K bug, and reflects on The Sopranos on the week of the 24th anniversary of its premiere (January 10, 1999).

On the eve of Elvis Presley's birthday, Uncle John selects one of his favorite Elvis songs, 1977's "Way Down", released shortly before Presley's death. (J.D. Sumner, as John pointed out during the segment, hit the lowest bass note ever recorded, an achievement that landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records. For the record, his lowest recorded note was G0)

Uncle John looks back at the Arkansas Razorbacks' win in the 2022 Liberty Bowl.

Uncle John mouths off about Jimmy Hart, wrestling's "Mouth of the South", who just celebrated a birthday on New Year's Day.

(For the record, New Year's Day was three days ago, not a couple of days ago as Uncle John mistakenly pointed out on the air)

Uncle John kicks off a brand new year with a story about how he met his late wife Denise.

A hit record for singer-songwriter Dan Fogelberg in 1980, "Same Old Lang Syne" peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has since become a holiday favorite.

Uncle John recognizes an old pal.

One of the most underrated wrestlers in history, Ricky Gibson was the older brother of Robert Gibson (Rock 'n' Roll Express). He was a major star in the Gulf Coast area, and frequently tag teamed with his brother during a run in Memphis. Gibson died of a heart attack on September 15, 2006 at the age of 53.

Uncle John remembers an old friend who died 20 years ago (December 27, 2002).

Written by Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, and Phil Spector, the song was originally recorded by Darlene Love and released November 22, 1963 (the day of the JFK assassination). Upon release, the song did not find commercial success but in later years, it has gone on to become a Christmas standard. For years, Love performed the song annually on the Late Show with David Letterman.