Vickie Smith and Joe Franklin, taping at his restaurant

Vickie Smith and Buddy Bregman

at Joe Franklin's Restaurant

A special show was taped on February 11th at Joe Franklin's Restaurant.  Kathryn Grant Crosby was there,  bringing back memories with anecdotes about her late husband, Bing Crosby.  Buddy Bregman reminisced along with her - in town with his latest production of a centennial tribute to Bing Crosby - "Bing Sings Whilst Bregman Swings" (at the Firebird).  Buddy's been a strong supporter and influence in my career.  Joe & I talked about what it takes to make it as a singer and Joe played  the title cut  from my new cd - The Song Is You". The show aired on Sunday morning, Feb. 16th, 2003 from 3-5am.

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To hear Vickie Smith's interview and song clip, click here. (MP3 format)

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(l to r) Vickie Smith, Danielle Gerardo, Joe Franklin, Rich Orenstein)           Photo by Steve Garrin

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"She radiates sunshine" ..Joe Franklin

What an exciting experience!

On February 17th, 2002, I had the pleasure of delivering a singing telegram to Joe Franklin, on his Memory Lane radio show at WOR in New York (710AM).  The song, "Just A Guy Named Joe" was written by Henry and Bobbie Shaffner, two very gifted songwriters.