Well, It's exactly three weeks ago when "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" radio show bid farewell to all their listeners and followers on NU 107. The guys in the blogpost header photo are CHARLIE, GLEN, BOY, GEORGE FREDERICK, and POGZ. Their FINAL EPISODE was aired last November 3, 2010 and would you believe that the show extended up to 2 a.m. the following morning. Wheeew!! There was actually a sort of a farewell party inside the NU 107 booth. I guess everything really in this world is not permanent and we should ride the wave of life because in time we don't know what lies ahead of us. Definitely, I miss the show because It's the only radio show I listen to on NU 107 in the recent year. I have to admit that I outgrew already the real music of NU 107 ever since I became one of the original listeners and followers of "The Home OF NU Rock" back in the 80s. I was not that much into radio anymore when the news of NU 107 closing down spread, but nevertheless it affected me too since It reminded me of those years when I used to listen to NU 107 back in the day. BALLAD OF THE TIMES(B.O.T.T.) was the HITS and BEATS of NEW WAVE indeed with lots of memorable guests on the show like ELY BUENDIA, RAYMUND MARASIGAN, TRUE FAITH just to name a few. TANYA MARKOVA who won "BEST NEW ARTIST" on the recently concluded and the last NU 107 2010 ROCK AWARDS graced also the show. Their song "DISNEY" was first played on B.O.T.T. way before it became a hit and it even won "BEST MUSIC VIDEO" on the 2010 NU 107 ROCK AWARDS. Well, we know that Legendary WXB102 DJ Sir GEORGE FREDERICK was one of the DJ host of this great radio show, it paved the way for Legendary XB Jocks to guest also on the show like JULIUS CEASAR, MICK FLAME, COOL CARLA (Identity Crisis) and the last DJ on board XB before signing off back in 1987 none other ALLAN K.(not the comedian) who incidentally played EBTG's "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" song as the last WXB 102 song on air wherein the title of this radio show came from. There was also ALAN SAVAGE of "The Flaming Mussolinis". CES RODRIGUEZ of 80s Legendary Philippine Record Shop "A2Z Records" guested too and enlightened all listeners regarding this memorable record store. Of course who would forget the RADIO REUNIONS of IDENTITY CRISIS and ETHNIC FACES. Finally, the elusive JACK SIKAT of ETHNIC FACES and BUDDY ARCEO of IDENTITY CRISIS were available for these two rare occasions and it only happened on "BALLAD OF THE TIMES". PINOY NEW WAVERS/PUNKS were delighted to hear their Idols on air again. That was really a BLAST FROM THE PAST!!LEGENDARY RADIO REUNIONS OF PINOY 80s ICONS:ETHNIC FACES
IDENTITY CRISIS (with POGZ)
Here's a MUSIC VIDEO clip that the guys from B.O.T.T. made as a simple tribute to the show. Two songs were used here and these were the XB classic "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" by EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL and an NU 107 classic FADE AWAY by FRA LIPPO LIPPI which was a Todd Rundgren original. I uploaded the B.O.T.T. video directly here on Blogger to spice up this blogpost of mine.WATCH THE TRIBUTE VIDEO HERE:
CLICK the photo to enter my very first BALLAD OF THE TIMES blogpostDated: 2/06/09
CLICK the photo to enter my second BALLAD OF THE TIMES blogpostDated: 2/09/10
I just brought you my third and final blogpost of "BALLAD OF THE TIMES".I hope you enjoyed another trip down memory lane of not so distant past. Btw, did you notice that CRIS CRUISE was wearing a "Ballad Of The Times" T-Shirt on the final broadcast of NU 107? THANK YOU VERY MUCH "BALLAD OF THE TIMES"!! THANKS for dropping by again!!I'll leave you with a song from TOY DOLLS "The Final Countdown" which was an original from "EUROPE". I uploaded this song for your listening pleasure. This song became a sort of a trademark of "BALLAD OF THE TIMES". . ENJOY this funny version!!
That was BALLAD OF THE TIMES!!-DR. STIRRING RHOD
Show Name: Ballad Of The Times
Schedule: Wednesdays (10:30pm - 12 midnight)
Radio Frequency: NU107
Country: PHILIPPINES
Only truly great music stands the test of time and nothing spells a superb night like indulging in some of the best the past has to offer. NU 107 gives you a passport to a destination where some sounds may be familiar, but the feelings are always absolutely fresh. So, dust off your synthesized sentiments and prepare for some bittersweet beats with the only radio show that takes you on a one-of-a-kind flight from nostalgia to euphoria! "Listen On: The Ballad of the Times"! 90 minutes of New Wave wonderment every Wednesday night, 10:30 'til midnight only on the Home of NU Rock NU 107.Well, It has been already a year since I made an Exclusive Blogpost regarding this New Wave Radio Show on NU107 last FEBRUARY 6, 2009 few days before their Pilot Episode. I was able to get the necessary information from one of the host none other than POGZ. So if you haven't read my blogpost do check it out.CLICK "The Ballad Of The Times" Poster AD to enter my blogpost last year 2009:
Time flies so fast that this New Wave radio show will celebrate their 1st Year Anniversary with a NEW WAVE Party on FEBRUARY 12, 2010 at GWEILOS in MAKATI CITY. The guys will be playing only Vinyl Records. YUP!! No CDs, Cassette Tapes, and mp3s on the party. Stay tune also for their 1st Year Anniversary Radio Show on FEBRUARY 10, 2010 at 10:30pm till 12 midnight on NU107. I'm an avid listener of this show and I highly recommend it to all people who love the musical genre called NEW WAVE and beyond.Here are some photos from the show courtesy of POGZ and SIR GEORGE FREDERICK:PILOT EPISODE:
Hosts Sir George, Pogz, and CharlieSecond Episode
Ballad Of The Times also had some great studio guests the past year which included Four Legendary WXB 102 DJs namely COOL CARLA, JULIUS CEASAR, MICK FLAME, and ALLAN K. (Not the one on Eat Bulaga okay). Of course, the radio program included another XB Legendary DJ in their hosts none other than SIR GEORGE FREDERICK. POGZ with COOL CARLA.
Hmmmp? That's an IDENTITY CRISIS vinyl!!ALLAN K. (Allan Kato)
ALLAN K. was the last XB Jock on deck who played the classic song of EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL aka. EBTG entitled "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" which the show was named after and definitely depicts what the radio show is really all about. Btw, "Ballad Of The Times" by EBTG was the last song WXB102 played on the airwaves before vanishing on MANILA's radio on JUNE 1987. NU107 was also vital in continuing NEW WAVE Music on the airwaves back in the 80s here in MANILA. YUP!! The Home Of New Rock is DWNU FM!!It's nice to hear "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" Radio Show is on NU107 playing the Hits And Beats Of NEW WAVE!!I'll be leaving you with the song from EBTG!!LISTEN to "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" HERE:HAPPY 1st year Anniversary
Ballad Of The Times!!
-DR. STIRRING RHOD
LISTEN ON!! LISTEN ON GUYS!! Or just LISTEN? Do you wanna know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? Wooo hooo wooo hooo!! Oooops!! We will not be talking about the "FAB FOUR". Maybe a sort of like that...."FEB FOUR" I suppose? This FEB 11,2009 FOUR great guys will reveal a secret and fulfill a promise to all NEW WAVERS here in MANILA. That's not all KABAYAN!! We will be hearing the Return of WXB102 Legendary DJ Sir George Frederick on MANILA's FM radio dial and this time on NU107 "The Home Of Nu Rock". YUP!! You got it right!! "The Program Director" himself will be back on the airwaves via NU107 New Wave Radio Program entitled "LISTEN ON: THE BALLAD OF THE TIMES - RADIO SHOW". It's not John, Paul, George, and Ringo okay....... It's FRED, POGZ, GEORGE, and CHARLIE that will be giving you THE HITS & BEATS OF NU WAVE on their Pilot Broadcast this coming February 11, 2009 Wednesday Evening from 10:30 PM TO 12 MIDNITE. Hmmmp!! This would be something to look forward to everyone.I was able to talk to POGZ, one of the host of the show and currently the Lead Vocalist of PINOY SMITHS Tribute Band "DEAD POP STARS", personally last weekend and he was glad to hand me down this great news. I guess It's ripe for the scene right now to have this kind of Radio Show here in MANILA. According to POGZ, this was FOUR years in the making and finally the finishing touches was laid down last week. Hmmmp!! What's this about the number FOUR? He He He!! So what do we expect here POGZ? This is what he has to say "We'll be playing the dumbest to the best NEW WAVE TUNE, (He! He!)...and again We're not Deep". Oh ayan POGZ exact message mo yan ah. Well, definitely one good reason to be happy about. Sir George Frederick was POGZ personal choice when handed down the authority to choose the people to host the show so that for him there would be "Authenticity Of PINOY Style Of NEW WAVE". That's a great choice I may say!! HATS OFF with this one!! Definitely, looking at the Poster Ad and the title of this show, you would not think of otherwise that It's really a NEW WAVE SHOW. The poster was taken from THE THE's "SOUL MINING" album and the show title"LISTEN ON" is a great track from THE RAILWAY CHILDREN and THE BALLAD OF THE TIMES from EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL which was the last song played on WXB102 by another Legendary XB DJ ALLAN K.(not related with the pinoy comedian Allan K. of Eat Bulaga) back in 1987 before it finally signed-off.Here's my DIY photo of SIR GEORGE FREDERICK and POGZ:
So we've been talking about POGZ and Sir George Frederick so who are the two other guys in the show? POGZ informed me that CHARLIE is from the U.K. and a pure BRIT and so I guess this would infuse some inputs on the British side of the story. FRED on the otherhand plays in the band. FRED sounds like ROBERT SMITH and plays like BILLY BRAGG.Hmmmp!! Very interesting Line-up I may say!! And so there you go guys the FOUR gentlemen that would be dishing out something great this February 11,2009 on NU107. That's FRED, POGZ, GEORGE, and CHARLIE!! It's THE BALLAD OF JOHN AND YOKO? Nope!! It's "THE BALLAD OF THE TIMES".
Here's some lines from the LYRICS of WE'RE NOT DEEP by HOUSEMARTINS"You'd do yourself a favour if you gave yourself a breakBut that's one risk you'd never takeThe evenings yours, the mornings mineBut don't knock me, I'm doing fineYou'd do yourself a favour if you gave yourself a restBut just for now you know what's bestAnd I know what you thinkWhat you think about meThoughts like that sink homeTo you we're not deep"Listen On everyone!!To The Ballad Of The Times!!-DR. STIRRING RHOD-
Well, It's exactly three weeks ago when "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" radio show bid farewell to all their listeners and followers on NU 107. The guys in the blogpost header photo are CHARLIE, GLEN, BOY, GEORGE FREDERICK, and POGZ. Their FINAL EPISODE was aired last November 3, 2010 and would you believe that the show extended up to 2 a.m. the following morning. Wheeew!! There was actually a sort of a farewell party inside the NU 107 booth. I guess everything really in this world is not permanent and we should ride the wave of life because in time we don't know what lies ahead of us. Definitely, I miss the show because It's the only radio show I listen to on NU 107 in the recent year. I have to admit that I outgrew already the real music of NU 107 ever since I became one of the original listeners and followers of "The Home OF NU Rock" back in the 80s. I was not that much into radio anymore when the news of NU 107 closing down spread, but nevertheless it affected me too since It reminded me of those years when I used to listen to NU 107 back in the day. BALLAD OF THE TIMES(B.O.T.T.) was the HITS and BEATS of NEW WAVE indeed with lots of memorable guests on the show like ELY BUENDIA, RAYMUND MARASIGAN, TRUE FAITH just to name a few. TANYA MARKOVA who won "BEST NEW ARTIST" on the recently concluded and the last NU 107 2010 ROCK AWARDS graced also the show. Their song "DISNEY" was first played on B.O.T.T. way before it became a hit and it even won "BEST MUSIC VIDEO" on the 2010 NU 107 ROCK AWARDS. Well, we know that Legendary WXB102 DJ Sir GEORGE FREDERICK was one of the DJ host of this great radio show, it paved the way for Legendary XB Jocks to guest also on the show like JULIUS CEASAR, MICK FLAME, COOL CARLA (Identity Crisis) and the last DJ on board XB before signing off back in 1987 none other ALLAN K.(not the comedian) who incidentally played EBTG's "BALLAD OF THE TIMES" song as the last WXB 102 song on air wherein the title of this radio show came from. There was also ALAN SAVAGE of "The Flaming Mussolinis". CES RODRIGUEZ of 80s Legendary Philippine Record Shop "A2Z Records" guested too and enlightened all listeners regarding this memorable record store. Of course who would forget the RADIO REUNIONS of IDENTITY CRISIS and ETHNIC FACES. Finally, the elusive JACK SIKAT of ETHNIC FACES and BUDDY ARCEO of IDENTITY CRISIS were available for these two rare occasions and it only happened on "BALLAD OF THE TIMES". PINOY NEW WAVERS/PUNKS were delighted to hear their Idols on air again. That was really a BLAST FROM THE PAST!!
