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March 10 2025

Bo Donaldson – Musician (Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods)

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Bo Donaldson

Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Bo Donaldson. Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods had the number one song in America in June of 1974; with the timeless hit “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero”. They also had hits on the charts all throughout the 70’s. In this episode, we chat about how he got into music, and how his band came to be. Bo shares great stories about his mom deciding that she was going to meet Dick Clark and get him to make her son’s band famous…. and then she did it! We also discuss some of the band’s early days, where they opened for The Osmonds for over 300 shows. I pry just a bit into Bo’s personal life and try to get to the bottom of some of the rumors about him dating Valerie Bertinelli before Eddie Van Halen. Along the way, we chat about each of the charting hits for the band, other fun Dick Clark stories, some previous guests of this show, Bo’s real age, and why on earth he likes Cincinnati’s Skyline chili so darn much! Plus, he lets me play their number one hit, as well as a little-known television show theme song the band wrote at the request of Dick Clark. Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods are still playing occasional shows in and around Southern California, and they are even playing a show in Buffalo, Ny in July. Check BoDonaldsonAndTheHeywoods.com for everything about the band; including new music, and tour dates.

March 7 2024

Shawn’s Picks #5 B. J. Thomas

Steve Owens podcast 50th, academy award, Bacharach, bj thomas, butch cassidy, contemporary christian, Elvis, grammy, growing pains, hooked on a feeling, icon, legend, musician, oscar, raindrops, Shawn's Picks, singer, songwriter

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Shawn’s Picks: B. J. Thomas.

Hey Streetwalkers. THANK YOU SO MUCH for inspiring me to get to 400 episodes!
As you may have guessed; lm taking March “off” from releasing new episodes.
HOWEVER; all month long, l will be releasing some of my wife’s very favorite episodes, in a “Best Of” style.

So expect a re-release of an older favorite every weekday; with an all new intro from my wife, explaining why she chose each specific episode.

Keep in mind that these are in no particular order, and l’ll be back in April with all new episodes.

Like, follow, subscribe and tell a friend!

-Steve Owens
Fascination Street Podcast

B J Thomas
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know B J Thomas.
B J is a singer / songwriter who has sold well over 70 million albums worldwide. He has had 8 number one hits, and has had 46 songs on the Billboard top 100. You definitely know his songs!
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry, Hooked On A Feeling, I Just Can’t Help Believing, Rock And Roll Lullaby, Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song, and the Academy Award winning song Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head (1970 Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid). B J also sand the theme song to smash hit tv show Growing Pains: As Long As We Got Each Other. This is the FIFTY year anniversary of Raindrops!
B J also has the honor of being a member of The Grand Ole Opry, winning 5 Grammy’s, as well as having the very first Contemporary Christian album in history to go platinum.
In this episode we chat about how he came to be in the music business out of a tiny town outside of Houston, Tx. Then he tells us some stories about some of these hit songs, including preforming at the Academy Awards in 1970. We also talk about when he was invited to play FOR Elvis. BJ is kind enough to let me play a song or two. Enjoy!
Follow BJ on social media:
Twit: @TheBJThomas
Insta: @TheBJThomas
FB: The B J Thomas

July 17 2023

Kelly Lang Returns – Singer / Songwriter (I Think It’s Jesus)

Steve Owens podcast Ascension Hospital, audiobook, autobiography, barry gibb, bj thomas, cancer, dolly parton, i think its jesus, im not going anywhere, kelly lang, lorrie morgan, Nashville, old soul II, olivia newton john, singer, streetwalker, tg shepherd, triumph

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Kelly Lang Returns
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know even more about Kelly Lang. This is a return appearance for Kelly. Her first appearance (Sept 2021) is where we really get to know Kelly, and her back story. In this return visit, we chat about her new autobiography: I’m Not Going Anywhere, her new album: Old Soul II, and her newest single: I Think It’s Jesus, which is also covered on Lorrie Morgan’s new album. She shares stories about her longtime friend and confidant Olivia Newton-John, and how they met through Sir Barry Gibb. I also ask her about her friendship with previous guest BJ Thomas, and she lets me play that new single.
Check out all things Kelly Lang at KellyLang.net

September 20 2021

Kelly Lang – Singer / Songwriter

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Kelly Lang
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Kelly Lang. Kelly is a singer / songwriter who has worked with some of the biggest stars in country music. In this episode we chat about: her time on the television talent show Star Search, some of the cool people she has worked with including Lorrie Morgan and previous guest BJ Thomas. Kelly also shares a story about her struggle with breast cancer, and her new song ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’; which is currently being used in a national advertising campaign for a nationwide hospital system. It’s a touching and moving song, and she lets me play it on the show. Enjoy!
Follow Kelly on social media:
Twit: @KellyLangMusic
Insta: @KellylangMusic
FB: Kelly Lang
Website: KellyLang.net

June 28 2021

Janelle Arthur – Singer / Songwriter

Steve Owens podcast american idol, bj thomas, Country music, country singer, country star, dolly, dolly parton, dollywood, hand me downs, heartbeat, interview, janelle, janelle arthur, music, musician, Nashville, pigeon forge, runnin from my roots, singer, songwriter, tennessee

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Janelle Arthur
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Janelle Arthur. Janelle is a country singer & songwriter in Nashville, and 5th place finalist on season 12 of American Idol. In this episode, we chat about her first job ever (as a 7 year old) working at Dollywood portraying a young Dolly Parton, and her experience auditioning & being on American Idol. Then we talk about her first ever movie Runnin From My Roots, where she played the lead role. Lastly we discuss her new single Hand Me Downs and how she was able to get Dolly Parton to sing it as a duet with her. She does let me play that song, as well as the title track from her film Runnin’ From My Roots. This is a sweet, genuine, and generous young lady, and I had a great time speaking with her.
Follow Janelle on social media:
Twit: @JanelleOArthur
Insta: @JanelleArthur
FB: Janelle Arthur
TikTok: @ JanelleArthur1

May 29 2021

BJ Thomas 1942-2021 (Re-Release)

Steve Owens podcast bj, bj thomas, hooked on a feeling, legend, legendary muscian, raindrops keep falling on my head, rest easy, RIP

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This is a RE-release of an earlier episode.
In December of 2020, I released my interview with BJ Thomas.
A short 4 months later he was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.
BJ passed away today; May 29th, 2021 at the age of 78.
He was super nice to me and generous with his time.
Please enjoy my conversation with a true music legend.
Rest easy BJ.
-Steve