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Tuesday, 16 September 2025
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Quote of the Moment
Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice. Wayne Dyer
Today's Helpful Hint
Garden - Plant marigolds near veggies — they naturally deter pests.
September is
One Word Wonders
This September, Coast FM 963 celebrates the power of simplicity with One Word Wonders! Weekday from 6am to 6pm, the Classic Hits Crew will be spinning unforgettable songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s – all with one thing in common: a single word title. From anthems that defined a generation to singalong favourites that never grow old, these tracks prove that sometimes, less really is more.
Whether it's Respect, Karma, Imagine, or Wonderwall, each one-word wonder packs a punch and takes you back to the moments that made the music unforgettable. Join us all September long for a soundtrack of iconic hits that speak volumes – in just one word.Coast FM 963 – The Coast's Home of Classic Hits.
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Tune in to A Better Music Mix all day long, and don't miss these fantastic specialty shows coming up later!
Whether it's nostalgia, community insights, or just great company, Coast FM 963 has something for everyone.
Artist of the Day - Harvey Mandel
American blues rock guitarist known for his innovative approach to electric guitar playing. A professional at twenty, he played with Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones, and John Mayall before starting a solo career.
Mandel was one of a group of prominent 1960s midwestern Jewish bluesmen, including Michael Bloomfield, Corky Siegel, Barry Goldberg, and Bob Margolin, along with New York City-bred Al Kooper (born Alan Peter Kuperschmidt) and Philadelphia's David Bromberg. A number of these musicians wound up crossing musical paths at some point with fellow Jewish-American midwesterner Bob Dylan.
Mandel was valued so highly by his peers for his innovative guitar work that he came within inches of joining the Rolling Stones as a replacement guitarist after Mick Taylor quit in 1974. He auditioned for the band, and his guitar work can be heard on two songs from the Stones's 1976 album “Black and Blue”: “Hot Stuff” and “Memory Motel.” (Some English guy named Ronnie Wood, formerly of Rod Stewart's band, got the full-time gig.) Mandel also played with bluesman Charlie Musselwhite and for English guitarist John Mayall's legendary band, the Bluesbreakers.
Mandel, who was born in 1945, still performs and records.
Born March 11, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
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