WDIA: History, The Music, The Legend

Disc: 1
1. In the Beginning (Introduction)
2. Rooster
3. Wdia Sign-On
4. Goodwill Revue
5. Goodwill Revue Comedy Acts
6. Goodwill Announcements
7. Show Jingles
8. F-A-R O-U-T
9. Vintage Commercials - Tongue Twisters for King Cotton
10. Pink Pussy Cat Wine - Rufus Thomas
See all 20 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Put My Money Down - Rufus Thomas
2. Listen With My Mind - William Bell
3. Rainin' in Memphis
4. Still Called the Blues - Johnny Taylor
5. You're My Joy - Barkays
6. Clock - Preston Shannon
7. Why Don't You - Ben Cauley
8. Eleven Months, 29 Days - Teenie Hodges
9. Cheatin' in the Next Room - Lynn White
10. Love on the Phone - J. Blackfoot
See all 13 tracks on this disc

WDIA: History, The Music, The Legend,Various Artists,Wdia Records,Pop,R&B,Radio Shows,Soul/R & B Collections,Southern Soul,V/a Compilations

Average customer rating:

I remember the deejays
Baptise 'em in butter!
Great R&B!!!
Too much fun!!!

WDIA: History, The Music, The Legend
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Wdia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | R&B | Styles | Music

General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

Southern Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music

Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music

Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music

Radio Shows | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0009S2T3Y
Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

In the Beginning (Introduction) - James "Thunderbird" Davis
Rooster
Wdia Sign-On
Goodwill Revue
Goodwill Revue Comedy Acts
Goodwill Announcements
Show Jingles
F-A-R O-U-T
Vintage Commercials - Tongue Twisters for King Cotton
Pink Pussy Cat Wine - Rufus Thomas
Dreft Detergent
Martha White Flour
Tenderleaf Tea
Marketing Giant - James "Thunderbird" Davis
Wdia Talk Shows
MLK Poem
WDIA Story
Many Moods of "Mooha"
Only the Beginning - James "Thunderbird" Davis
Wdia Sign Off

Tracks:

Put My Money Down - Rufus Thomas
Listen With My Mind - William Bell
Rainin' in Memphis
Still Called the Blues - Johnny Taylor
You're My Joy - Barkays
Clock - Preston Shannon
Why Don't You - Ben Cauley
11 Months and 29 Days - Teenie Hodges
Cheatin' in the Next Room - Lynn White
Love on the Phone - J. Blackfoot
Should've Been There for You - Archie Love
More You Give
Thank You - Wise Williams

Customer Reviews:

I remember the deejays.......2006-02-28

The first disc was pretty good. I enjoyed it for the most part. I think there should have been a little more of the days when they were located on Central Ave (during the 70's). Those are my fondest memories. When Bro. Theo Wade would always address A C Williams by calling him Brother Moo.

The 2nd disc was extremely disappointing. I could have done without it. If they were going to compile songs, it could have at least been by some of the better known artists, even the Temprees or Ann Peebles etc.

While I will always love WDIA, I feel that I didn't get my money's worth with this set.

Baptise 'em in butter!.......2005-08-07

A great 2CD set. The first disc is an aural history of WDIA, the nations first all-black radio station. The jingles are great and you you get snippets of Pigmeat Markham and Nat D. Williams. Rufus Thomas hawks Pink Pussy Cat Wine (the New York State Wine)

Disc Two is a great compilation of contemporary Memphis soul and blues. There are many standouts, especially Johnny Taylor, Ben Cauley (didn't know he sang!), and the Climates.

I highly recommened this.

Great R&B!!!.......2005-07-02

This CD set is a must have for the R&B fan, music history buff and anyone yearning for great Memphis Sound. The music is great!! Well known R&B artists, showcasing the best of their new music. It is a solid representation of Memphis Music at it's very best. Check out The Climates, rumor has it there will be a new album from them soon. Wise Williams, the blending of two STAX alumni with a whole new sound is a breath of fresh air. William Bell, The Barkays, The Mad Lads, and the late great Rufus Thomas are just a sampling of the music legends you will find on this album. This is the real thing!!!

Disc one is a time capsule of the first all black programmed radio station in America. It will remind us all why WDIA is the legend it is today and why it is STILL making history!!

This CD is a must have for the collector and fan alike. I LOVE IT!!!!

Too much fun!!!.......2005-06-28

Alot will be said about the historical significance of this set. However, it is just plain fun!!! The music is real Memphis soul. The people who are still making Memphis Music at it's best doing what they do best. It is a great listen!!!

The first CD in the set is broadcast recordings of WDIA over the years. Rufus Thomas will make you laugh out loud pushing Pink Pussy Cat Wine---you will hear why WDIA is known as the goodwill station (they will do whatever they can to help a friend in need) and why so many of us are still listening today. People from every walk of life and all over the world are still tuning in.

If you love soul you have to have this, if you don't love soul, you will after hearing this set. This double CD is worth the time, money and trouble.

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