CD94.7 and Bob Stroud Release ``Classic Rock Roots Vol. II'' CD.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 1999-- CD94.7 and Bob Stroud stroud n. A coarse woolen cloth or blanket. [After Stroud, an urban district of southwest-central England.] will release a new CD, "Bob Stroud's Classic Rock Roots Volume II" on Tuesday, September 7, 1999. Stroud is the Midday
The new release is the second in a series of "Classic Rock Roots" CDs produced by Stroud and CD94.7. Volume I, released in the fall of 1998, sold all 5,000 copies printed. "This year's CD has a decidedly local flavor to it," said Stroud, referring to songs by The Ides of March Ides of March Caesar killed by opposing factions (44 B.C.). [Rom. Hist.: EB, 3: 575–580] See : Assassination Ides of March 15 March; prophesied as fateful for Caesar. [Br. Lit.: Julius Caesar] See : Omen , The Mob and other Chicago bands featured on the disc. "I think it shows the continuing love affair that we have with our hometown bands The Hometown Band was founded in 1975 by Claire Lawrence, a former member of The Collectors and Chilliwack, to back up Canadian folk artist Valdy. The band was composed of Shari Ulrich (lead vocals, flute, fiddle), Geoff Ayre (drums, vocals), Robbie King (organ, piano, keyboard from the `60s and `70s."
"Bob Stroud's Classic Rock Roots Volume II" includes:
-- "One Fine Morning" by Lighthouse
-- "Let Me" by Paul Revere and the Raiders
-- "Lake Shore Drive" by Aliotta, Haynes & Jeremiah
-- "I Love You" by People
-- "I Dig Everything About You" by The Mob
-- "Nobody But Me" by The Human Beinz
-- "Summer Sun" by The Jamestown Massacre
-- "Crimson & Clover" by Tommy James & The Shondells
-- "Go Back" by Crabby Appleton
-- "Psychotic Reaction" by Count Five
-- "You, I" by The Rugbys
-- "You Wouldn't Listen" by The Ides of March
Listener votes were tabulated to determine the songs on this CD. "After all the votes were counted, the number one requested song was `Summer Sun' by the Jamestown Massacre Massacre See also Genocide. Acre after conquering city, Richard I executed 2700 Muslims (1191). [Eur. Hist.: Bishop, 83–84] Armenian Massacre Turks decimated Armenian population, dispersed survivors (1896). [Eur. Hist. ," said Stroud. "This local Chicago band recorded what has become one of the most requested songs in the history of the `Rock `n Roll Roots' program. I am very proud to be able to present it for the first time ever on compact disc." The CD will be available for sale exclusively at Chicagoland Best Buy locations for $9.47 beginning Tuesday, September 7th. By purchasing the CD, customers will be supporting the Volunteers of America Volunteers of America, national nondenominational organization providing a wide variety of human services as part of a Christian ministry of service. Founded (1896) by Ballington and Maud Booth (see Booth, family) after their withdrawal from the Salvation Army, the of Illinois Illinois, river, United States Illinois, river, 273 mi (439 km) long, formed by the confluence of the Des Plaines and Kankakee rivers, NE Ill., and flowing SW to the Mississippi at Grafton, Ill. It is an important commercial and recreational waterway. . For over 100 years, they've been assisting abused & neglected children and helping families in times of crises. Stroud will also host a special CD premiere party on Thursday, September 2nd at 8PM at Shark City in Glendale Heights. Those attending will be the first to hear the new CD and will also be able to purchase it before it goes on sale at Best Buy. CD94.7 (WXCD-FM) is the ABC-Owned Classic Rock Station in Chicago
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