Episodes
Friday Sep 07, 2018
Friday Sep 07, 2018
Listen to this interview of Billy James and Donna Fargo. Wonderful stories are shared, as well as insights in songwritting.
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Friday Sep 07, 2018
Grammy Award Winning Freddy Fender called Billy James
Friday Sep 07, 2018
Friday Sep 07, 2018
Billy James speaks To Freddy Fender in an incredible interview.
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Friday Sep 07, 2018
Interview with Louise Shields: Stories about Elvis
Friday Sep 07, 2018
Friday Sep 07, 2018
Listen to this interview Billy James had with Louise Shields. Hear untold stories about Elvis and more.
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Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Louise Shields Interview Hear Stories About Elvis That You Have Never Heard
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Listen to Billy James interview one of Elvis Presley's oldest and closest friends, Songwriter Louise Shields. She grew up with Elvis and was one of his oldest and closest friends until his tragic passing.
Louise Shields wrote her first song at just 9 years old. You will learn who recorded it. Louise had a partner, Richard McGibony, who co-wrote alot of songs with her. She also worked with Dale Meador. Louise spent alot of time at Graceland. You will hear stories about parties with Elvis and just "sitting around" with Elvis. Louise talks about Priscilla's arrival from Germany. She also talks of Elvis' sadness after Priscilla left. It was while she was "sitting around" with Elvis after Priscilla left that Louise was inspired to write the song "That's All I Have Left Of You". Elvis used to give Louise Teddy Bears. Hear how one of the Teddy Bears that Elvis gave to Louise wound up in Billy's hands and what Billy had to do to get it. You will hear about Christmas with Elvis and "The Roll of Wet Toilet Paper". You will get to know "The Real Elvis". He was a fun, generous, and deeply religious and devoted man. Louise also travelled with Jerry Lee Lewis. Listen to how Elvis invited Louise and Jerry Lee to come over to his house and how Jerry Lee wound up getting arrested. You will learn how Louise contacted Billy James to Record her songs from "The Elvis Files'. You will learn the inspiration behind the writing of these songs. Louise tells Billy how his version of "But We Do" was her mother's favorite song and how it was played at her mother's funeral. When Louise passed away, Billy's "But We Do" was played for her. Louise was a very close friend of Billy James and is deeply missed. Louise used to call him every Saturday Night to tell him stories and to encourage him. Louise says, "I always told you Billy James Is Gonna Make It".
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
ACM Founding Father Cliffie Stone Discovers Billy James
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Sunday Aug 19, 2018
Listen to Billy's interview with ACM Founding Father and Producer Cliffie Stone. Cliffie was Tennessee Ernie Ford's Manager and the Vice President of Capitol Records.
I recorded three songs for Cliffie, "Who's Rocking The Cradle", "Dancing In The Arms Of A Memory", and "A Little Sooner".
Cliffie called into my show to promote these songs. Tragically this was his last interview. He passed away two weeks later.
When Cliffie was given the "Legend Award" by the North American Country Music Awards International after his untimely passing. I was invited to perform "Dancing In The Arms Of A Memory" at the Awards Ceremony in Tennessee.
Cliffie and I were very good friends and he is deeply missed.
I hope you enjoy the inverview.
Tuesday Nov 17, 2015
Quietly by Billy James
Tuesday Nov 17, 2015
Tuesday Nov 17, 2015
Listen to a clip of Quietly, by Billy James, McGibbony Publishing.
This song is a haunting melody full of Melancholy, reminiscent of the tragic life of Marilyn Monroe.
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Tuesday May 01, 2012
Hello Darlin' By Billy James
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Listen to a clip of "Hello Darlin" by Billy James. For more Billy James go to fridaynightboogie.com
Tuesday May 01, 2012
"Friends In Low Places" By Billy James
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Listen to a clip of "Friends In Low Places" by Billy James. For more Billy James go to fridaynightboogie.com
Tuesday May 01, 2012
"Boot Scootin' Boogie" By Billy James
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Listen to a clip of "Boot Scootin' Boogie" by Billy James. For more Billy James go to fridaynightboogie.com
Tuesday May 01, 2012
"After The Lovin" By Billy James
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Listen to a clip of "After The Lovin" By Billy James. For more Billy James go to fridaynightboogie.com
Tuesday May 01, 2012
"Can't Help Falling In Love" By Billy James
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Listen to a clip of "Cant Help Falling In Love" by Billy James. For more Billy James go to fridaynightboogie.com
Tuesday May 01, 2012
"The Wonder Of You" By Billy James
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Listen to a clip of "The Wonder Of You" By Billy James. For more Billy James go to fridaynightboogie.com
Tuesday May 01, 2012
"Release Me" By Billy James
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Tuesday May 01, 2012
Listen to a clip of "Release Me" by Billy James. For more Billy James go to fridaynightboogie.com
Thursday Apr 26, 2012
"It's Only Make Believe By Billy James"
Thursday Apr 26, 2012
Thursday Apr 26, 2012
Listen to a clip of "It's Only Make Believe" performed by Billy James. To download the full version, go to fridaynightboogie.com
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
Julia Rae's 1st Radio Interview On The Billy James Show
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
Julia Rae is only 19, but has already been performing as a singer and dancer for several years. She’s performed at such venues as the Kimmel Center of the Arts in Philadelphia and with the Ocean City Pops; has sung the National Anthem at Philadelphia Phillies games; was a featured singer at the Channel 6-ABC IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parades; and was featured as a solo performer in Las Vegas at Planet Hollywood. In July 2008, Julia was crowned Miss Pennsylvania’s Outstanding Teen, a sister program of the Miss America organization devoted to promoting scholastic achievement, creative accomplishment, healthy living and community involvement. As Miss Pennsylvania's Outstanding Teen, Julia was featured on Comcast Newsmakers as an on-air guest. She was named one of the top ten models in Philadelphia by Philadelphia Phasion Phest. She has modeled in numerous bridal shows, local runway events and print advertisements. At birth, Julia was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. She grew up trying to reconcile why she would be born with a lung disease, and be given the gift of singing. As a teen, she decided to use her voice in a special way and founded a non-profit foundation called Singing At the Top of My Lungs. Her mission with Singing At the Top of My Lungs is to build awareness and fund research for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and to empower children to reach for their dreams no matter their challenges. This Fall, her song Be That Girl will be featured in the new motion picture The Greening of Whitney Brown, starring Aidan Quinn, Brooke Shields, Kris Kristofferson and Sammi Hanratty. The premiere will be in New York, November 7. Listen to Julia's first Radio Interview on The Billy James Show which aired on October 8, 2011.
Friday Jul 15, 2011
CRUSIN DOWN MEMORY LANE LIVE REMOTE
Friday Jul 15, 2011
Friday Jul 15, 2011
On June 11, 2011 Billy broadcast his show live from the Cruisin' Down Memory Lane Car Show in Vineland, New Jersey. It was a blast!
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
"He Will See You Through" By Billy James
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
Listen to a clip of "He Will See You Through" By Billy James. Download "He Will See You Through" .99 cents For More Billy James visit: fridaynightboogie.com
Monday Apr 25, 2011
"Dancin' In The Arms Of A Memory" by Billy James
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Listen to a clip of "Dancin' In The Arms Of A Memory" by Billy James. Download "Dancin' In The Arms Of A Memory" .99 cents Visit Billy's Website fridaynightboogie.com
Monday Apr 25, 2011
"How Great Thou Art" By Billy James
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Listen to a clip of "How Great Thou Art" by Billy James. Download "How Great Thou Art" Visit Billy's Website fridaynightboogie.com
Monday Apr 25, 2011
"The Impossible Dream" By Billy James
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Listen to a clip of "The Impossible Dream" by Billy James. Download "The Impossible Dream". Visit Billy's Website fridaynightboogie.com