Topic: RE: PHILADELPHIA
Through most of the 1960s and well into the 1970s, Chuck Dougherty worked in Philadelphia (WIP and WPEN), except for one year in New York City (WNEW). When asked who his favorite interview was through the years, Dougherty is quick to respond that it was Tony Bennett. "This one time I did a radio show with Tony at WIP in Philly. He was great and it was a lot of fun," he started. "Fast forward to that night and I'm at the R.D.A. Club (in Philadelphia) and there's nobody there, except for two couples and me sitting at the bar. All of a sudden Tony slipped in. And on stage is a combo doing Tony's songs. Tony asks me to be quiet as he slips up behind the kid singing and takes the mic out of his hand. I thought this kid was going to faint." Bennett took over the stage with that kid's band, and proceeded to sing. "Tony gave us 30 minutes, just two couples and me," Dougherty added with a laugh. "He's such a nice guy."...READ ENTIRE ARTICLE