Greatest Memories

A special story of a high school senior who wanted to appropriately honor her grandfather…Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Porgy & Bess…Witness to War preserves the stories of our combat veterans. And great songs by Teresa Brewer, Pat Boone, George Harrison, Elvis Presley and more. Thanks for spending an hour with The Greatest Memories! Click […]

Veteran’s segment with a member of the Army Reserve Nurse Corps…Show tunes Spotlight falls on Kiss Me, Kate…a Carpenters tribute act…remembering the headlines from 60 Januarys ago. Plus great musical memories from Glenn Miller, Buddy Holly, Bee Gees, Anne Murray and more.  Happy New Year from The Greatest Memories. Click on the player button below […]

We talk with the CEO of Wreaths Across America, Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Here’s Love, a milestone birthday for the architect of rock ‘n roll and Solutions for Seniors says watch out for those year-end tax scammers.  Songs of the Season from Andy Williams, Elvis Presley, Glenn Miller, Carpenters and more. Merry Christmas from […]

This month we talk with Desmond Doss, Jr.  The 2016 movie Hacksaw Ridge was his father’s story. From the archives we have a phone interview with Johnny Rivers, plus Solutions for Seniors and Stop The World-I Want To Get Off on our Show Tunes Spotlight. And great songs from Fats Domino, Elvis, Beach Boys, Bing […]

How does the Family and Medical Leave Act relate to caregivers?  What was the original name of the musical Man of La Mancha? Who wrote most of the major hits for the Everly Brothers? We’ll answer all of these questions, and play some great music by Nat King Cole, Simon & Garfunkle, Glenn Miller, Johnny […]

What is “aging-in-place?” That question is answered on Solutions for Seniors. A medal of honor recipient who made the ultimate sacrifice is remembered in our veteran’s segment. Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Anything Goes. An interview with the performers from Face to Face. Plus great musical memories from the Four Seasons, Glen Campbell, Duke Ellington, […]

An archive interview with the late Lena Horne…a proud Navy veteran…Solutions for Seniors takes you back-to-school…and great musical memories from Elvis, Anne Murray, Willie Nelson, Herman’s Hermits and more!  Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories. Click on the player button below to listen:

A touching veteran’s story from a former POW…Solutions for Seniors explains Assisted Living…an organization that provides care packages and guitars to deployed troops…Show Tune Spotlight has a baseball theme. And great musical memories by Marty Robbins, Bing Crosby, James Taylor, Smokey Robinson and more! Click on the player button below to listen:

An interview with Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou on The Andy Griffith Show…Tips for dealing with the summer sun on Solutions for Seniors… Showtunes spotlight falls on Porgy and Bess…Plus great songs by Dean Martin, The Four Tops, Beach Boys and Hank Williams. Click on the player button below to listen:

The inspiration behind “Red Sails In The Sunset”…a song for graduation time…Show Tunes Spotlight on “Singin’ In The Rain”…Solutions for Seniors has some springtime tips for seniors… a touching story from a Vietnam vet…an archive interview with Count Basie’s vocalist…and great musical memories by Hank Williams, Doris Day, Carpenters, Elvis and more. Click on the […]

On this month’s show we talk with Joe Edwards, owner of the St. Louis restaurant and club where Chuck Berry performed regularly. Our featured veteran has an almost-familiar name and loved jumping out of planes. Solutions for Seniors has an update on AARP’s Age-Friendly program. Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Funny Face. Plus great musical […]

An interview with Peter Noone from Herman’s Hermits…Solutions for Seniors explains the Older Americans Act…Ben Greenway talks about his 22 year career in the U.S. Marines… Show Tunes Spotlight shines on “Mary Poppins”…and great musical memories from Elvis Presley, Patsy Cline, Kay Kyser, Dean Martin and a special lady who celebrates her 100th birthday this […]

Remembering the Pig ‘n Whistle…a special veteran who served on General MacArthur’s staff…solutions for senior isolation…and great musical memories from two Sinatras, Johnny Cash, Harry James, Willie Nelson and more. Click on the player button below to listen:

On this month’s program we continue the conversations with our veterans, a feature which started at the beginning of 2015.  We shine the Show Tunes Spotlight on a musical that revolutionized Broadway. Solutions for Seniors has some tips on winterizing. We interview the last original member of The Four Tops. And we play great musical […]

This month’s program is all songs of the season, including holiday hits from Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Jimmy Buffett and more. An archive interview with the composer of “Mary, Did You Know” plus Show Tunes Spotlight, veteran’s feature and more.  Merry Christmas from The Greatest Memories! Click on the player button below to […]

An organization helping veterans since the 1920’s…jukebox junkyard…Showtunes Spotlight falls on Carousel…turkey-cooking safety tips. And we’ll have great musical memories from Petula Clark, Alabama, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and more. Click on the player button below to listen:

Casablanca soundtrack 55 years after the movie…The Statler Brothers say hello and goodbye…A judge rules against the Ronettes. And other great musical memories from Elvis, Tommy Dorsey, Simon & Garfunkle and more. And we talk with a veteran of 32 years in the air with the Army National Guard and an author who wants us […]

The Hoboken Four…you may not remember the group but you know one of the vocalists. Celebrating 75 years of Otis Redding in his hometown. Ricky Nelson sings Johnny Mercer. Show Tunes Spotlight on “Camelot.”  An interview with a pilot of four decades to slate the birthday of the U.S. Air Force. Thanks for listening all […]

An interview with an original member of The Supremes, Solutions for Seniors has some tips for the “Dog Days of Summer,” our Veteran’s visit is with a second-generation member of the National Guard and the Show Tunes Spotlight falls on Barbra Streisand. And great songs from Tony Bennett, The Monkees, The McGuire Sisters, Anne Murray […]

Carnegie Hall celebrates Sinatra…Show Tunes Spotlight remembers George M. Cohan…a veteran who had an unusual job during World War II…a conversation with an author of children’s patriotic books…and a special 94th birthday. Thanks for listening to The Greatest Memories and sharing this program with your friends all around the world! Click on the player button […]