Vinyl Record Memories Newsletter

The golden age of vinyl records and all things retro are the highlights of our monthly Newsletter. Writing stories about our vinyl record memories is a fun way to  share great music and keep the oldies alive.

Issue #141, February, 2025

In This Issue:

•  Our First Visit To The New,  "Ned Ward's Oldies Show."

• Unforgettable Nights With The Five Satins.

• Hanging Out At The Local Drive-In Restaurant.

• A Special Album Cover Art of The Month.

• You Might Also Like These Stories - Back In The Day.

New Show, New Name, Same Great Friends...

Ned Ward and his producer, Mr. Barney, have a new show but will continue to broadcast on the  same spot on your radio dial. See details below...Your gonna love it!

Take a trip down memory lane with with Ned Ward's Oldies Show - Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 3pm, Pacific, on KNCP Newberry Mix 107.3 FM. Ned Ward turns music into memories playing yesterday's classic hits of the 1940's to the 1990's.

Unforgettable Nights With The Five Satins
 "In the Still of the Night" - A Serenade

Hey folks! This week, let's rewind to the tranquil evenings of the late fifties, where romance was often found under starry skies and the golden notes of a doo-wop ballad. One of those unforgettable nights involved the timeless harmonies of the Five Satins singing "In the Still of the Night." A return visit to Ned Ward's new oldies show this past week brought back memories of  our teenage years and the songs we grew up with...

It was 1962, and the world seemed in slow motion. We didn’t have smartphones or the internet; instead, we had jukeboxes and lyrical daydreams. It's Friday night, and friends gathered at the local drive-in restaurant for a bit of girl-watching and car talk. Everyone had their radios dialed into our favorite oldies program, listening to classic hits from the past under the open sky.

Just as the night fully embraced us, our favorite oldies DJ, Ned Ward, dropped the needle on that unforgettable 1956 vinyl. As the soft, soulful intro of "In the Still of the Night" drifted through the night air, a hush fell over the group. The song captured us all, speaking to each heart present.

I remember looking over at the next car at Becky and her sister Pat, the girl who had captured my teenage heart. Her eyes sparkled more brightly than the stars above, and, as if someone had scripted the perfect movie scene, she smiled at me just as Fred Parris crooned those charming words.

We swayed gently to the rhythm, unaware of anything but the music and each other. The song's promise of love and longing was the soundtrack to a moment that felt endless. Those few minutes somehow seemed to embrace the magic of youth and the promise of a future filled with endless possibilities.

Every time I listen to "In the Still of the Night" now, I'm reminded of that serene summer night, when everything felt pure and ideal. It’s amazing how a song can bring back the scent of night jasmine or the feeling of grass beneath our feet—memories etched in time as unconsciously as the words were sung.

So, whatever your "In the Still of the Night" memory might be, I hope it’s filled with as much warmth and nostalgia. Share your stories and let’s keep these classic tunes alive, one memory at a time.

"In the Still of the Night" is the only song to have charted on the Billboard Hot 100 three separate times, by the same artist with the same version each time. Original Ember Records #1005.

I still maintain contact with my friend, Tom Sokira, Producer and Audio Engineer on this classic 1956 song, "In The Still of The Night."

Original 1973 American Graffiti LP
Framed Album Cover Art Of The Month.

This nostalgic look back follows a group of teenagers in 1962 as they cruise the streets on their last summer night before college.

A definitive slice of Americana, this fun-loving, laugh-filled American Graffiti movie is filled with wonderful old song memories that recaptures the sights and sounds of the 1950s-60s era like few films before or since. The movie captures playfully what American culture was all about, as portrayed by the many stories it tells. 

The LP Album was purchased new in 1973 and the 1958 Chevy Impala was also purchased new from Danbury Mint in 2008 as a 50 year special edition collectible. Both remain in near mint condition.

You might also like these stories...

• "What Did I Promise Her Last Night" is a true-to-life story about a typical middle-aged married man who may have regretted his one-night stand with a woman he had just met. The Story Begins...

• "She's Just An Old Love Turned Memory" reflects on a past romantic relationship. In this song, the singer describes how a former girlfriend is no longer a significant part of his life but merely a faded memory. Should you find her or forget her?

• A Beautifully delivered sad song centered around the emotion of regret for wasting his chance of spending the rest of his life with the woman he loved. Session piano player, Barry Beckett, pulls this song together perfectly. Read the "Statue of A Fool" story here...

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