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Title: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: Mike on April 28, 2010, 05:20:53 PM
Heard two tunes from the WC classic years recently: "The Gift" by 3rd Force and "Rainbow Seeker" by Joe Sample. Both have been recycled into the locals occasionally for years. "The Gift" brings back memories of the 1994 summer season when 3rd Forces' self titled debut CD was played heavily. In fact, every song on it was used. That doesn't happen too often. "Rainbow Seeker" dates back to at least 1988.
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: Zach on April 28, 2010, 05:49:13 PM
"Rainbow Seeker" by Joe Sample isn't on the playlist, but it's on the IntelliSTAR's internal playlist when TWC sends out a weather update for your area.

As for "The Gift", that is on the playlist.
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: twcclassics on April 29, 2010, 01:18:48 AM
"Rainbow Seeker" by Joe Sample isn't on the playlist, but it's on the IntelliSTAR's internal playlist when TWC sends out a weather update for your area.
The Intellistar has it's own playlist? :huh:
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: Mike M on April 29, 2010, 06:29:00 AM
The Intellistar has it's own playlist? :huh:
Yes, it has a playlist consisting of six songs used primarily during dual-feed coverage, and sometimes randomly in error.

Rainbow Seeker was actually in a playlist not too long ago in June 2008 when the Smooth Jazz 2 CD was released.
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: Mike on April 29, 2010, 04:38:59 PM
The Intellistar has it's own playlist? :huh:
Yes, it has a playlist consisting of six songs used primarily during dual-feed coverage, and sometimes randomly in error.


What are the other five songs? One of them I'm guessing might be "When Summer Comes" by George Howard, another classic tune from 1994 I've heard occasionally in the past which seemed to happen in error.
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: Zach on April 29, 2010, 04:57:02 PM
"Road to Venlo" - David Becker Tribune
"South of the Market" - Joyce Cooling
"When Summer Comes" - George Howard
"Rainbow Seeker" - Joe Sample
"Return of the Eagle" - Craig Chaquico

and a Brian Hughes song I can't think of. :wall:
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: beanboy89 on April 29, 2010, 04:57:46 PM
"Road to Venlo" - David Becker Tribune
"South of the Market" - Joyce Cooling
"When Summer Comes" - George Howard
"Rainbow Seeker" - Joe Sample
"Return of the Eagle" - Craig Chaquico

and a Brian Hughes song I can't think of. :wall:
"Deux Cafe" by Brian Hughes.
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: Mike on April 30, 2010, 04:45:21 PM
"Road to Venlo" - David Becker Tribune
"South of the Market" - Joyce Cooling
"When Summer Comes" - George Howard
"Rainbow Seeker" - Joe Sample
"Return of the Eagle" - Craig Chaquico

and a Brian Hughes song I can't think of.
"Deux Cafe" by Brian Hughes.


Thanks  B).  Now that I see the list I remember hearing "Road To Venio" quite a bit and "South Of The Market" I heard just a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: epzik8 on May 14, 2010, 06:40:55 AM
Heard two tunes from the WC classic years recently: "The Gift" by 3rd Force and "Rainbow Seeker" by Joe Sample. Both have been recycled into the locals occasionally for years. "The Gift" brings back memories of the 1994 summer season when 3rd Forces' self titled debut CD was played heavily. In fact, every song on it was used. That doesn't happen too often. "Rainbow Seeker" dates back to at least 1988.

Rainbow Seeker cam out in 1977. I remember it played in June 2008. I haven't heard The Gift, though. Maybe if I search the Internet for it and listen to it (if I can find it), I might recognize it.
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: Zach on May 14, 2010, 04:40:33 PM
Heard two tunes from the WC classic years recently: "The Gift" by 3rd Force and "Rainbow Seeker" by Joe Sample. Both have been recycled into the locals occasionally for years. "The Gift" brings back memories of the 1994 summer season when 3rd Forces' self titled debut CD was played heavily. In fact, every song on it was used. That doesn't happen too often. "Rainbow Seeker" dates back to at least 1988.


Rainbow Seeker cam out in 1977. I remember it played in June 2008. I haven't heard The Gift, though. Maybe if I search the Internet for it and listen to it (if I can find it), I might recognize it.

Youtube is your friend (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S00GZA8nK2I#ws). ;)
Title: Re: Classic WC tunes playing April, 2010
Post by: twcclassics on May 14, 2010, 08:21:45 PM
Rainbow Seeker cam out in 1977. I remember it played in June 2008. I haven't heard The Gift, though. Maybe if I search the Internet for it and listen to it (if I can find it), I might recognize it.
Rainbow Seeker was also used in 1988, 1989, and 2000. The Gift was used in 1994, and November 2000.