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Tribute To Porky Chedwick - Vol 01




Back in the late 1940s and early 1950s, a relatively unknown DJ was making quite a splash here in Pittsburgh. His selection of vinyl was heavily laden with the "Doo Wop" sound, something that caused many parents to raise their eyebrows. Here was a white man presenting a program of "negro" music; blues, R&B, gospel and jazz.
This was music that many back in those times considered "race" music. Some parents went as far as to label
this controversial DJ a satanic influence on their children.

But, in a time when Frank Sinatra and the big bands were king, Craig "Porky" Chedwick broke all the rules, 
and the young listeners that flocked to this new sound knew that they were part of something fresh and 
exciting. "Pork the Tork", the "Daddio of the Raddio," your "Platter Pushin' Papa," the "Boss Hoss with 
the Hot Sauce" had opened the door to the new genre of Doo-Wop, and the airwaves have never been quite
the same since.

Porky Chedwick, now in his eighties, makes his home right here in Brookline. He is a frequent guest at many
of the social events here in the neighborhood. You can generally find the "Boss Hoss" hanging out with his 
good friend Charlie McLaughlin, and if you're lucky you can spend a moment or two chatting with a radio 
legend whose achievements have been duly honored with a prestigious spot in the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.

At 87 years of age, Porky is still doing what he loves the most, spinning tunes on Sunday evenings for WLSW
in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. Like many old sounds, the Doo-Wop beat has made a big comeback on the oldies 
circuits. The old artists and fans can still listen to their favorite tunes courtesy of a man often refered to as 
"Radio's Ignored Pioneer", Brookline's own Craig "Porky" Chedwick.

Porky Chedwick was born in Homestead back in 1917. His career in radio began in 1948 with a stint on WHOD,
a tiny station located behind a Homestead candy store. The station was subsequently renamed WAMO. 
Porky began playing blues and R&B records, albums by musicians like Bo Diddley and bands like 
Little Anthony and the Imperials. White teenagers devoured this music, establishing a trend that has 
continued ever since.





  1. Porky Chedwick - Intro
  2. Johnnie & Joe - Over The Mountain, Across The Sea
  3. The Spaniels - You Gave Me Peace Of Mind
  4. The Poets - Vowels Of Love
  5. The Crests - 16 Candles
  6. The Cliques - Girl Of My Dreams
  7. Mattie Jackson - I Want To Flop
  8. Eddy Ware - Lima Beans
  9. The Robins - Smokey Joe's Cafe
10. Lucky Millander - Chew Tobacco Rag
11. The Penguins - Pledge Of Love
12. The Four Pearls - Look At Me
13. The Keynotes - One Little Kiss
14. The Cadillacs - My Girl Friend
15. Bo Diddley - Roadrunner
16. Todd Rhodes - Gin Gin Gin
17. The Penguins - Hey Senorita
18. Clifton Chenier - Boppin' The Rock
19. The Precisions - Eight Reasons Why I Love You
20. The Moonglows - Ten Commandments Of Love
21. The Five Satins - (Do You Remember) In The Still Of The Night
22. The Embers - Solitaire
23. Donnie Elbert - What Can I Do
24. Ricky Lyons - Have No Fear
25. The Fiestas - Last Night I Dreamed
26. El Venos - Geraldine
27. Lee Diamond - Hattie Malattie
28. Lee Maye - Honey Honey
    
  CD Run Time: 71:55



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