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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I never played much of Dolly Parton's music on the radio. I did at a couple of stations in my AM and FM past. This is my only Dolly Parton CD, a two disc set: The Essential Dolly Parton, with all of her popular country classics and pop sing-along hits. Grab this CD or download the tunes. RIP Dolly.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

From child prodigy to global music star, Billy Preston was a unique talent and performer. The Documentary, "That's The Way God Planned It," examines Preston excelling in multiple genres of life within a cross-section of cultures. I break down his music and the film: quikthinking.com/powerhousera...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Spaced out at the Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo in Oaks, PA on a snowy weekend afternoon. Mandalorians and team Blackman are in the house. So is Retired Wonder Woman. Despite the Saturday snow, the expo center was packed.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Jimmy Castor Bunch, Jose Feliciano, Friends of Distinction, Linda Hopkins, Main Ingredient, Wilson Pickett and Flip Wilson believed in the MLK dream. Here's my remix of an original longer video about the Keep The Dream Alive Benefit Concert for the King Center in Atlanta.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Saluting Sly Stone, Roberta Flack, Brian Wilson, Chuck Mangione, Jimmy Cliff and all the other talent we lost in 2025. Read Sly Stone's excellent book.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

If you've never heard author Kingsley on the radio in New York City, Berlin, Germany, and other cities, listen and watch. He engages listeners and plays the music on three vintage Philadelphia FM music stations. It's really short, 3 minutes! youtu.be/ApqyMswmKTA?...

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Kingsley H. Smith on WIFI 92 - WSNI 104.5 - Z106 Philadelphia

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Holidays, Seasons Greetings, and Merry Christmas to you! youtu.be/ubBKd99SSNU?...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

In the year, 2025 - 2025! Some of you will get it! Enjoy!

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I rediscovered Retired Wonder Woman in Vineland, NJ! One of her big fans created the rubber likeness onsite. Thank you cfcomedypolice (Chris Fraley).

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Michael Jackson just passed crooner Andy Williams as the first music artist to have top 10 hits in six decades. Williams did it 5 times. Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson stars as his late uncle in the biopic 'Michael.' “Thriller” returned to the Billboard November 15, 2025 top 10.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

At the 2025 Independent Authors Book Experience in NJ. My memoir won the 2025 five-star Readers' Favorite Gold Medal for the best nonfiction book in the music/entertainment genre. It also won a 2024 Literary Titan Book Award recognizing outstanding nonfiction books.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

October, 2025, with Denis McNamara and others in NYC who attended the WNYU-FM 50 year+ reunion! Thanks to Richard Roth who organized this event. RIP to others, including Mark Knoller, who passed one month before our gathering. Denis was the station general manager, I was the program director.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

"Cannonball" is cued up on my turntable, my favorite track off of Supertramp's album, "Brother Where You Bound." RIP Mr. Rick Davies, co-founder, lead singer and songwriter of Supertramp.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

In North Jersey, Saturday, September 6, celebrating Powerhouse Radio as the 2025 five-star Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in the Non-Fiction - Music/Entertainment book genre. Warinanco Sports Center, Roselle, NJ 07203 from 12 noon - 5 pm. New York City, Connecticut, NJ, stop on by!

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

I'll be hanging out at the 12th Annual Independent Authors Book Expo, Saturday, September 6 at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle, NJ. So NYC, North Jersey, stop on by and say hello! See you there.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

Who are my 10 Radio DJs Who Dropped Hot Wax Like Rock Stars? Once upon a time, it was a 'thing' for radio DJs to go into a recording studio and cut records, just like any musical artist. Discover more. quikthinking.com/powerhousera...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Buddy Miles. He was a musician - vocalist often criticized for skating on a fault line, juggling a delicate balance between his love for rock and R&B. Buddy eventually got his soul props, with two Billboard R&B chart hits. Here's my throwback interview with Buddy Miles youtu.be/4Y3VftYjbKQ?...

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Buddy Miles: Pop, Soul, or Progressive Rock Musician?

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

It's 1970, and Blues Image is in New York City to promote their soon to be top 5 contemporary pop-rock classic. Three Blues Image band members stop by Kingsley's college radio station show to promote their gig at Ungano's Club in Manhattan. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnzs...

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Blues Image Interview: Skip Konte, Joe Lala and Malcolm Jones

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Why I've pitched this group for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! quikthinking.com/powerhousera...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Saying goodbye to Chuck Mangione, holding his vinyl record Chase The Clouds Away. Saw his ensemble once, at the Valley Forge Music Fair outside of Philadelphia. The performance stage continuously rotated 360 degrees, I did not get dizzy, his music was grand. RIP.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Have you stuck a sticker on your car bumper, or in a window? These, save for 5 (that I did not use), tell my radio story. Philly - South Jersey folks, stop by the PA Convention Center in Philly on Saturday, August 9, from 10 am - 3 pm for the Literacy Nation event. See you there.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Bumper stickers, and a trio of logos tell this story. I hope to meet many of you on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia for the free Literacy Nation book fair, 10 AM – 3 PM, 12th Street Entrance.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Hitting the streets to meet you, at these two book fairs. Philly on Saturday, August 9. Roselle, NJ – New York City area on Saturday, September 6. Stop by. I’ll sign my award winning book for you, Powerhouse Radio: Rough Roads, Radiance, and Rebirth.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

One of my pre-teen song favorites. Lou Christie had one hit on the R&B Charts, "Two Faces Have I" in 1963, a #11 song. Critic Jason Ankeny says "Lou Christie's shrieking falsetto was among the most distinctive voices in all of pop music." Lou composed some of his own music too. RIP.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Celebrating the Juneteenth holiday at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Check out both Juneteenth books! It's USA history revealed.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Sly Stone, Brian Wilson, same week, RIP. Here are two Beach Boys albums I have. You also see in the photo the first Beach Boy's 45 RPM single I purchased, "Darlin!' Many people did not like "Here Comes The Night," a song they rerecorded in 1979. I loved the 4 minute dance version (edited from 11).

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

When I was 18, I interviewed legendary New York City radio host and writer Gary Byrd. Originally posted on my history website, here's Gary, after my introduction, talking about Curtis Mayfield and Sly Stone. It's 59 seconds, pulled from the 5-1/2 minute conversation. Sly Stone, RIP.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Whoo! Rassle Con 2025 at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, with the nature boy Ric Flair. The vintage 'Eclipse Normal' tee is wrestler Ember Moon WWE swag. Ember is now Athena in AEW.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

It's my personal sonic story behind the microphone. Discover the audiobook, eBook, and paperback, tastefully written with authentic heart & soul. Mission, music, radio and people make all the memoir magic. You'll walk with me through the decades. kingsleyhsmith.com/press/index....

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Roberta Flack, she was the best. RIP 2025. Five number one songs on the R&B charts: "Where Is The Love" with Donny Hathaway - 1972, "Killing Me Softly With His Song" - 1973, "Feel Like Makin' Love" - 1974, "The Closer I Get To You" with Donny Hathaway - 1978, and "Oasis" - 1988

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Jerry Butler, a gracious man, an entrepreneur, a Rock Hall of famer, a R&B legend, a wonderful performer. RIP. Here's my interview with Jerry from 1982. www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1Jz...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I've been watching too many Prime Video rock docs. Aerosmith : Videobiography 2011 is good, A to Zeppelin: The Story of Led Zeppelin 2004 is good. Toto – Live in Amsterdam 2003. Excellent! Saw in FB that Greg Phillinganes is playing with Toto on tour. He's played with everybody! Pic & bio from 81'

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Surprises at the 67th Grammy Awards! Remember, American popular music developed from the blues and country! Congrats to Beyoncé for Best Country Album and Album of the Year. A bigger surprise, the Rolling Stones for their bluesy Hackney Diamonds Best Rock Album. Who's Angry Now?

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Collector's item material here! The first Earth, Wind & Fire album I'm lucky to have. Released in 1971. All seven songs were co-written by Maurice White. We like "Fan the Fire." Columbia Records success would follow in 1972, after EWF's second album, "The Need of Love" for Warner Brothers in 1971.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

What's the real story behind Sly & The Family Stone? Discover Kingsley's take after he goes through Sly's memoir quikthinking.com/powerhousera...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

SALT-N-Pepa from Queens, New York City, hit makers from 1987 - 1998. 15 charted R&B hits solo or with other performers. "Shake Your Thang," "Shoop," and "Whatta Man," their top 10 favorites. SALT-N-PEPA: Pepa / Sandra Denton, DJ 'Spinderella' / Deidra 'Dee Dee' Roper, and Salt / Cheryl James.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Happy New Year to you in 2025. Make it your best. Thank you Quincy, for a lifetime of greatness!

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

I recently watched "What The Hell Happened To Blood, Sweat & Tears?" on Amazon Prime Video. For BS&T, It was an Eastern European first. Not related, this is a tease of a mix I did of BS&T's Bobby Colomby talking with DJ Frankie Crocker. Long version on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=u08n...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

All the best in the new year for you, and a shout-out to Google for the July 2024 feature about my mobile app development work. 📲 Discover more quikthinking.com/google-play-...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Christmas, happy Hanukkah, and a Kwanzaa shout-out to you! Kingsley, Olivia, and DJ extraordinaire Bobby P. in the mix.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Holiday favorites. EW&F. Next, Mary J's duet with Barbra Streisand on "When You Wish upon a Star" is amazing. Oleta, loved her work with Tears for Fears. Yes, Aretha autographed "This Christmas" CD for me at her 2008 appearance at Borders Books, DC. My video bonus for you: youtu.be/ubBKd99SSNU?...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Writer and tech expert Stephanie Humphrey is a former engineer. I listen to her weekly tips on Philadelphia radio. The second edition of: "Don't Let Your Digital Footprint Kick You in the Butt!" emphasizes why you need to take the high road, when online. Read my first edition review bit.ly/3ZH2Ptw

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

I heard on the radio an ad for "Becoming Led Zeppelin," yet another documentary about this iconic band. An iMAX version comes to theaters in 2025. Recognize any Zep member(s) in my vintage Yardbirds, 7" 45RPM vinyl picture sleeve? Grab one of my sleeves! picturesleevepop.com - four categories.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Singer - percussionist Shelia E. in Atlantic City, NJ (2019). Her biggest hit: "A Love Bizarre" with Prince on background vocals. Producer Peter Michael Escovedo is her brother. Drummer Pete Escovedo is her father. Shelia is the niece of Coke Escovedo. Coke & Pete left Santana to form Azteca.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

It's past midnight in this USA studio. I'm live on-air in Berlin, Germany on FM radio doing a 6 am shift. Why am I holding this mug? Am I even German literate? Hear all of my radio career stories in my audiobook, or read the eBook or paperback www.amazon.com/Powerhouse-R... and discover a great gift

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Media press kits for music are great for primary research. They include official bios, pictures, reviews, records and more. Five pictures came with the Guess Who, three for Frankie Valli, and one each for Bowie and Mayfield. Inside Superfly, a very large poster. These kits are from my collection.

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

I'm playing this mobile game, developed by yours truly, until the Xmas songs at the malls end, or until I conquer all of the levels. Originally developed for Android. The iPhone version is sunset. Difficulty is much harder than it looks. Don't touch the owls! play.google.com/store/apps/d...

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

My actual albums. Frankie Crocker and Murray The K electrified New York City radio. Hy Lit did so in Philadelphia. One artist is on all three albums: "Everybody Loves A Lover" on Murray's, "Dedicated To The One I Love" on Frankie's, and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" on Hy's. It's the Shirelles!

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Kingsley H Smith @kingsleyhsmith.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

I've updated to a newer used iPhone from this older one, (Thank you BackMarket), but my White - Westinghouse "Walkman" lives on!

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