Wayne Tucker - NewFoundRecords Radio Hour
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Wayne Tucker - NewFoundRecords Radio Hour
@wjt-nfr.bsky.social
Producer/Host of NFRRH - the program that shines a light on Newfoundland & Labrador's pre-digital recording artists.
Email: wayne@newfoundrecords.ca

Mother station: CHMR 93.5 FM, St. John's NL
For all stations & airtimes check out www.newfoundrecords.ca
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Today (Nov 4) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1972, RCA published a list of their best selling country albums in Canada. Arists included Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride, Waylon Jennings, Porter Wagner, & others.

What Corner Brook, NL artist outsold them all?

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Playlist for this week's edition of 33.45.78
live on #ciut-fm 89.5 Toronto
www.ciut.fm for live feed anywhere in the voild
December 22, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today (Dec 13) in #NLMusicHistory...

20 years ago DICK NOLAN, "The Godfather of Newfoundland Country Music", joined Joan Morrissey, John White, & Harry Hibbs in "The Great Musical Up-Along".

@334578.bsky.social @davidmcphersonca.bsky.social @hurtinforreal.bsky.social @bernicecb.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Today (Nov 28) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1986, Bob Hallett wrote that FIGGY DUFF is "the best traditional music band in Newfoundland."
November 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Playlist for Mondaze 33.45.78 #vinyl #vinylrecords #records #radio program
12 Noon on #CIUT-FM 89.5 Toronto www.ciut.fm
November 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Today (Nov 7) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1981, The Newfoundland Herald (Geoff Meeker) reviewed THE WONDERFUL GRAND BAND's LP "Living In A Fog".

Meeker said "This is a class 'A' product and any complaints are minor. Congratulations to the WGB."

@spencercrewe.bsky.social @chmrfm.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today (Nov 4) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1972, RCA published a list of their best selling country albums in Canada. Arists included Dolly Parton, Charlie Pride, Waylon Jennings, Porter Wagner, & others.

What Corner Brook, NL artist outsold them all?

@bernicecb.bsky.social @hurtinforreal.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Jammin' with Tom
#stompinTomConnors
circa 2009
November 1, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Tomorrow (Nov 1) on NFRRH, NL records that dropped 50 yrs ago (1975 Part 2 of 3)

This week we continue to check out NL recordings that are celebrating their 50th birthday this year.

Noon NT @chmrfm.bsky.social & www.chmr.ca

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October 31, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today (Oct 26) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1955, The Evening Telegram ran a poetic ad for a Hallowe'en Dance at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Music by HAROLD LAFOSSE.

If you had to rhyme sock with clock, what would you come up with?
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today (Oct 25) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1980, The Newfoundland Herald reported that "Two Old Hands" (ROY PENNEY & CHARLIE CROCKER) had formed a "Hot New Country Duo".

@hurtinforreal.bsky.social @seanwmurray.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @spencercrewe.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Today (Oct 24) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1975, The Daily News reported that BRIAN MACLEOD had released his first single, "Come By Chance"/"Can's Do Anymore".

This was before he joined the bands Chilliwack & Headpins & became "Too Loud" MacLeod!
October 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Today (Oct 22) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1972, VOCM-590 Radio & The St. John’s Rotary Club sponsored GOLD RECORD NIGHT in St. John’s. PREMIER FRANK MOORES presented a Gold Record to DICK NOLAN.

The sale of Dick's album "Fisherman’s Boy" had exceded 100,000 in just a few months!!!! SPECTACULAR!
October 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today (Oct 21 in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1972, RPM Weekly advertised the movie "The Rowdyman" which starred Newfoundland's GORDON PINSENT.

The ad also promoted Robbie McDougall's "Love Theme From The Rowdyman". The song charted for 14 weeks on RPM's Middle of the Road Chart, peaking at #1!
October 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Today (Oct 20) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1965, The Evening Telegram reported that The KEATNIKS had cut an album. It was NL's first pop/rock LP.

"That's My Girl", the single, "rose to the top of the music charts from coast-to-coast in Canada, as well as in the United States, Europe, and Australia".
October 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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33.45.78 #playlist for Monday Oct 20 Noon ET
(At 12:31 it will be my birthday)

Theme for hr 1 is the Feel of things

#vinylrecords #vinyl #radio #albums
mostly from vinyl

live feed from www.ciut.fm or just open your radio to 89.5 FM Toronto (Kitchener to Cobourg / Buffalo to Barrie)
October 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Today (Oct 17) in #NLMusicHistory...

In 1969 The St. John's Folk Arts Council advertised an "Old Time Soiree" with "waltzs, reels, polkas, lancers etc."

Guess what's for supper!

Tickets: $4.00 double but "don't delay as the number of tickets is restricted to allow plenty of room for dancing."
October 17, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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On Hurtin For Real #1178... it's all RODEO songs. We welcome @vincentneilemerso.bsky.social @indiaramey.bsky.social @corblund.bsky.social #ChrisLedoux #VernGosdin #CharlieMarie #FredEaglesmith + a whole lot more... Join us at hurtinforreal.com any time, friends... #HurtinForReal #Rodeo 🐃🎶
October 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Okay, a little about me... I have a radio show on the internet. Called Hurtin For Real. You'll hear good country music. Once a week. Done it since 2002. Can be found at hurtinforreal.com. Theme shows. That's about it. The pic is of me. Leadline Champion 1976.
October 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Today (Oct 10) in #NLMusicHistory...

It's 1969, and Bowrings Downtown has a special offer.

They're selling NL superstars' LPs on the Arc Label for $1.99... in STEREO no less!

@hurtinforreal.bsky.social @sconjin.bsky.social @lindahickey.bsky.social @334578.bsky.social #DickNolan #HarryHibbs
October 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Tomorrow (Oct 11) on NFRRH...

A tribute to NL drummer RODDY LEPRIEUR (aka RODDY LEE) who passed on September 25. Roddy kept the beat for many Canadian recording artists including Harry Hibbs, Dick Nolan, Eastwind, and The Carlton Showband.

@hurtinforreal.bsky.social @davidmcphersonca.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today (Oct 9) in #NLMusicHistory....

In 1971, Corner Brook's Western Star reported that The Caribou Club in Toronto carried "the gospel of traditional Newfoundland music, food and fun".

@bernicecb.bsky.social @accordionbruce.bsky.social @spencercrewe.bsky.social @geoffmeeker.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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If you'd like to help me clear out my studio I'd like to help you fill your kitchen with new pots! This Saturday (one day only, 10am to 3pm) is my annual seconds sale, where you can get oddities, experiments, demo pieces, discontinued items, and imperfections for half price or better. #pottery
October 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The Playlist for 33.45.78 Monday at NOON ET
CIUT-FM 89.5 Toronto
www.ciut.fm for live feed

Some #HankWilliams and the #Newbeats with bread and butter
Nevermind butter - we mind the better nature with...
October 6, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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Tomorrow, Saturday on my other show Radio Recall at 11 a.m. our special guest is Marita Hollo who started her career in broadcasting at CIUT and is still in the game. If you love radio, this shows for you
October 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM