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This week, behind the scenes, Mushroom FM has been changing streaming servers, a little bit like the old days of changing frequencies on the radio dial. On the rare occasions we must do this, we do all we can to make this seamless for you, so you can just keep on listening.

For that to be the case, we rely on the radio directories that these days serve as the interface between the devices many people use and service providers like us.

After you've enjoyed Come By The Hills with Sara Hillis, tomorrow afternoon from 02:00 to 05:00, don't touch that dial, device, PC, Mac or smart speaker and join me for The Early Years, where and when you'll hear the best music from Rock and Roll's Golden Age (its first quarter century) with an occasional nod to other decades and genres.
Brian Wilson, leader of the Beach Boys and a solo artist, turned 80 last Monday.

From this Saturday at 12am Eastern, that’s 4pm Saturday in NZ, 2pm in Sydney and 5am in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day, it’s the described movies The Godfather Part III from 1990 and Bambi from 1942.
The Godfather Part III is a 1990 American crime film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola from the screenplay co-written with Mario Puzo.
The film stars Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy García, Eli Wallach, Joe Mantegna, Bridget Fonda, George Hamilton, and Sofia Coppola.

Earlier this year, Mushroom FM introduced Alexa skills for both Mushroom FM and Mushroom Escape. A couple of weeks ago, they stopped working. The reason for this is brain breakingly complex, but tracking it down has involved engagement with multiple third-parties. The problem was not within our ability to fix.

It took us some time first to identify the problem and then to develop a path to resolution, but the good news is that the Mushroom FM and Mushroom Escape skills are both working again.

The Juke In The Back” focuses on the “soul that came before rock n’ roll,” the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.

Well, I have kept myself isolated, with one mask, and had all the vaccines available, but finally, it has got me. I have caught the dreaded lugie. Hopefully, because I am well vaccinated, it will be a mild dose.

however, for this week‘s deep drive I have gone to the vault and discovered the beautiful warm Canadian voice of Anne Murray. We will sing a song to the Snowbird, decide to let’s keep it that way, and put on another pot of tea. I am sure you will enjoy this programme.

After you've enjoyed Mushroom FM's 12-hour celebration of Sir Paul McCartney's 80th birthday tomorrow, don't touch that dial, device, PC, Mac or smart speaker and join me for The Early Years.
Sir Paul McCartney isn't the only musician celebrating an 80th birthday this week. Brian Wilson, leader of the Beach Boys and a solo artist, turns 80 on Monday.

From this Saturday at 12am Eastern, that’s 4pm Saturday in NZ, 2pm in Sydney and 5am in the UK, and repeated every four hours throughout the day, it’s the described Movies the Godfather Part II from 1974, and One Last Shot from 1998.
The Godfather Part II is a 1974 American epic crime film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
The film is partially based on the 1969 novel The Godfather by Mario Puzo, who co-wrote the screenplay with Coppola.

The Juke In The Back” focuses on the “soul that came before rock n’ roll,” the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.
The “Juke In The Back” is proud to feature Jimmy Coe, a great 1950s saxophonist, bandleader and session man who is often ignored today.

55 Years ago, a young Paul McCartney was plaintively asking if we'd still need if, and feed him, when he was 64. It's hard to believe, but this Saturday, Sir Paul McCartney, recognised as one of the greatest lyricists and composers ever, blows out 80 candles. Mushroom FM has special programming to celebrate, starting at 5 AM Eastern, 10 AM in the UK. Check our schedule to find out when that is in your time zone.