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Favoriting September 24, 2021: Happy Puppy Polka (Fill-In for Dance with Me, Stanley with DJ Stashu)

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Artist Track Album Label Year Format Comments Approx. start time
"Whoopee" John Wilfart and His Orchestra  Hello Joe Polka   Favoriting 78 single  Decca  1939  78    0:00:00 (Pop-up)
Jolly Joe Theme              0:05:16 (Pop-up)
Lou Prohut and the Polka Rounders  Yakshemash Polka   Favoriting Polka Maestro Please  ABC-Paramount  1962  LP    0:06:17 (Pop-up)
 
Willie, Willard & Wiilbur  Clumsy Polka   Favoriting 78 single  Dana  ?  78    0:10:44 (Pop-up)
Alvino Rey and His Orchestra  Strip Polka   Favoriting The Great Band Era  RCA Custom  1964  LP  From 1942 feat. the Four King Sisters  0:13:09 (Pop-up)
David Rose & His Orchestra  The Stripper   Favoriting Take It Off! Striptease Classics  Rhino  1997  CD  From 1962; too risqué for DWMS?  0:16:05 (Pop-up)
Peggy Lee  I Enjoy Being a Girl   Favoriting Latin a la Lee!  Capitol  1960  LP    0:18:00 (Pop-up)
Bernie Wyte and His Polka Band  The Barking Dog Polka   Favoriting 78 single  RCA Victor  1950  78    0:20:10 (Pop-up)
 
Dolly Parton  Crackerjack   Favoriting Jolene  RCA Nashville Legacy  2010  CD  bonus track! from 1974  0:23:42 (Pop-up)
Nilsson  The Puppy Song   Favoriting Harry  RCA  1969  LP  he should've called it "The Puppy Polka"  0:26:24 (Pop-up)
 
Bernie Witkowski and His All Star Ochestra  Pulaski Skyway Polka   Favoriting 78 single  Dana  1951  78    0:30:47 (Pop-up)
The Phil Bernardi Band  I Like Jersey Best   Favoriting single  Thomas Bernardi Music  1981  45    0:32:56 (Pop-up)
 
Brave Combo  Apple, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie   Favoriting Polkasonic  Cleveland International  1999  CD    0:38:03 (Pop-up)
Brave Combo  Three Weeks   Favoriting Polka Party!  Easydisc  1998  CD  three weeks and two songs!  0:40:34 (Pop-up)
Polkacide  Butterfly   Favoriting Polkacide  Subterranean  1986  LP  should have called it "Butter Puppy"  0:43:08 (Pop-up)
The Polka Dots  Bubble Gum Polka   Favoriting 78 single  Musicraft  1948  78  "Bubbly Puppy Polka"  0:47:07 (Pop-up)
 
Trini Lopez  La Bamba   Favoriting Live at Basin Street East  Reprise  1964  LP    0:50:44 (Pop-up)
Los Lobos  Anselma   Favoriting ...and a time to dance  Slash  1983  EP    0:53:40 (Pop-up)
Wayne Newton  Danke Shoen   Favoriting Capitol Collectors Series  Capitol  1989  CD  From 1963  0:56:43 (Pop-up)


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Listener comments!

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Asheville Jon:

radio radio ra-di-O
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steveo:

scared me; thought i slept through the weekend :D
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bukowski.:

Joe McStashski!
  6:02pm
ami ad:

Hello DJ. Hello all.
  6:02pm
Kat in Chicago:

Dammit it’s Monday already?
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ShelbyG:

i'm so glad I grew up with these dudes.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:03pm
chresti:

Hi Joe McG! Listening from the kitchen in San Gabriel, CA.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:03pm
LastWhiteRhino:

A-O, It's Joe. Let's get this party started.
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ShelbyG:

I love the "boing boing boing boing" so much!
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northguineahills:

yippee!
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Richard S:

Hey, Joe! Whad'ya know?
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Carmichael:

Heya Joe and the oom pah crowd.
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ShelbyG:

hello Joe!
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Pablexa™:

Helloka
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:04pm
LastWhiteRhino:

I remember Whoopee soda.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:04pm
Ken From Hyde Park:

Hello, Joe "Polka" McGasko!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:05pm
Joe McG:

Hello, everybody, happy to be here with you tonight!
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Carmichael:

If you remember Whoopee soda, you weren't there, man!!!
  6:05pm
rx scabin:

Hello.
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tak:

good ol joe farts
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Carmichael:

Dance With Me, Joe?
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:06pm
Joe McG:

YAK YAK YAK YAK YAK-SHA-MASH!
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tak:

i'm playing this for my clients, theyre laughing thanks
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:07pm
Joe McG:

@Carm: Of course!
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Marco Esquandolas:

Yay Joe! Last time we went bowling. Excited for tonight’s show
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:07pm
LastWhiteRhino:

Yak She M*A*S*H
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:08pm
DjLorraine:

Polka and Joe! Yes please
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Hubig Pie:

Yakshemash means big party with lotsa beer
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ShelbyG:

I was about 7yo at my cousin's wedding. It was a Polish wedding with lotsa polka. My cousin's new husband about dislocated my shoulder during the Flying Dutchman. I've never been so terrified. Really thought I was gonna lose an arm & fly off into the crowd.
  6:08pm
rx scabin:

My people.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:09pm
artbrau:

as long as it doesn't mean "I'm buying."
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:10pm
McGroovey:

Joe's got the clap.

Hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha hahaha
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:10pm
chresti:

You could clap for your bed music. Or snap.
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Juli:

Happpy happy happpy

That is what Polka sounds like to me haha
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:10pm
tim from washington:

Drobsha!

Hooray for Polka Joe! I've had a schedule adjustment and I can no longer tune in to Surface Noise. This is a treat!
Avatar 6:11pm
Juli:

Finger snapping haha
  6:11pm
yippie:

i like taking risks too, i shared my vaccine needle with a polka addict
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:11pm
tim from washington:

Hey this is filthy! Is Sheila B still on?
Avatar 6:12pm
Juli:

Not the kind of risks I was hoping for you but OK
  6:12pm
rx scabin:

Everyone needs more polka in their life.
  6:13pm
yippie:

i like eco-friendly risks
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DJ Guin:

Joe McGaski, you Son of a Bitch. I'm in.
  6:13pm
rx scabin:

This music sounds like beer.
Avatar 6:14pm
Juli:

Yum Polka & Beer
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:14pm
Ken From Hyde Park:

If one of the polkas sounds too Risk A, try playing one that is Risk B.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:14pm
Joe McG:

@rx: I won't discourage that prescription!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:14pm
DjLorraine:

Risk-HEY!
  6:14pm
ami ad:

Beers
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:15pm
LastWhiteRhino:

Gotta LUV those King Sisters !!!!!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:16pm
Ken From Hyde Park:

Not to worry, Alvino Rey is referring to a furniture restoration business.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:16pm
DjLorraine:

Shelby what is the flying dutchman move? Swung by arms or arms and leg?
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:17pm
LastWhiteRhino:

Noxema !
  6:17pm
rx scabin:

This is it.
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DjLorraine:

Kick
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Richard S:

Ken: With regards to furniture restoration, anyone else remember this little TV spot?
www.youtube.com...
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:18pm
bukowski.:

seksowny!
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steveo:

we played this in high school band; no stripping occurred, however
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:18pm
LastWhiteRhino:

Wow, that was a close shave !
  6:18pm
rx scabin:

It is a polka beat as is most heavy metal.
  6:18pm
annette:

GREAT !!!!!!!!!
  6:18pm
The Butterman:

Va vavoom!
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HyperDose:

You're crazy for this one, Joe! 🎺🎶🤪
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Juli:

I keep forgetting to like everything I love haha
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tim from washington:

You better hope J Edgar Hoover isn't listening, Joe, or else WFMU will be in BIG trouble.
  6:18pm
yippie:

in all needle seriousness i need a new one for my record player, and im happy to share it with polka addicts
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DJ Guin:

@Joe - are you doing a Tribute to the movie "Slap Shot"?
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:19pm
Joe McG:

@Guin: How did you guess?
  6:19pm
De Fenestrated:

At first tuning in I thought it was the Old Codger, then I realized it just too classy... meaning coherent.
  6:19pm
Sam:

I love being groped by Chris Cuomo!
  6:20pm
Stashu on the app:

Wow she does whatever she wants!
  6:20pm
Tony:

I didn't think anybody could fill Stashus shoes, glad I stayed tuned!
  6:20pm
Stashu on the app:

Meeeeeeee
  6:21pm
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I hope that song was tongue in cheek. It made me want to vomit
  6:21pm
Stashu on the app:

Whaaaaat good clapping! I hope everyone at home is barking along!!!!!
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Joe McG:

STASHOOOOOOOO! How'm I doin'?
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LastWhiteRhino:

Hey there Stashu on the appski .
  6:22pm
Stashu on the app:

If anyone can it’s Joe!
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Rick from SC:

Yip yip yip
  6:23pm
Stashu on the app:

Awwww hehehe
  6:23pm
rx scabin:

@Stashu on the app I'm dancing, and I don't dance.
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Jimbopackerfanski:

@Pablexa Enter your pooch in a show!
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Joe McG:

This is a very nice song about a cute dog.
  6:24pm
Stashu on the app:

Aw Dolly you’re so nice to Cracker Jack
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tim from washington:

Oh no, is this gonna be a tearjearker like Knuckles The Dog? I better get my hankie.
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LastWhiteRhino:

This Dolly song was my dog's favorite tune.
  6:25pm
?:

I'm guessing this is postmortem for Crackerjack
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Rick from SC:

Walk the dog Laurie Anderson. Dolly Parton
  6:26pm
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Barck, Cracker, bark!
  6:26pm
sugarwolf:

I’m wearing my Dolly t shirt today!
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DJ Guin:

If really good looking people 🧑 are called "Eye Candy", 🍭 I guess that makes me "Eye Broccoli". 🥦
  6:26pm
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It’s a lovely song. I just got upset about that girls attitude in that song. It’s a lovely show Joe. Thanks for the tunes.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:27pm
Joe McG:

@sugarwolf: Perfect!
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LastWhiteRhino:

Hey Guin, you are eye kapusta to me.
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Carmichael:

Don't play Mr. Bojangles.
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DJ Guin:

@Joe - Christ on a Cracker McGasko. I updated my SWAG 4 LYFE payment method...although I am grateful for the NILSSON. McGaski is pandering to me...
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DjLorraine:

“Cruciferus“ was the secret word
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Carmichael:

The Courtship of Eddie's Puppy.
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DJ Guin:

listen Rhino...just because you stole Michael McDonald's soul....
  6:30pm
Tony:

Yaaassss!;!
  6:30pm
Stashu on the app:

It kinda was
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tak:

that was 7minutes in dog ears
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HyperDose:

Don't sell yourself short, Guin. You're at least kale!
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Hubig Pie:

Too fast polka
  6:30pm
Tony:

If it fits in Dance With Me, Stanley, it's Polka
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:31pm
Joe McG:

@tak: Ha ha
  6:31pm
Andrea Egert:

Joe McGasko - thank you for these fine polka provisions!
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Jimbopackerfanski:

Heya I went to Pulaski High School
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Joe McG:

@Andrea: My pleasure! Hope everyone's dancing at home!
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DJ Guin:

I wish I could volunteer for this Air Shift if Stashu flakes out.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:32pm
Joe McG:

@Jimbo: Neat-O!
  6:32pm
yippie:

i have a bernie witkowski lp
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:32pm
tim from washington:

My gum teacher in elementary school Mr Zbikowski would tell us to sit on our dupas.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:34pm
Greg from ZONE 5:

Yo Joe!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:35pm
Joe McG:

@Greg: This one goes out to you, my friend!
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LastWhiteRhino:

Corupt politicians love NJ best !!!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:36pm
loveless:

I'm used to the Uncle Floyd version of this.
  6:37pm
Stashu on the app:

Yaaaaaay
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DjLorraine:

Margate
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:38pm
DjLorraine:

Happy! Autumn
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:38pm
bukowski.:

that's right, it's fall, libra season, AND halloween month, the best time of the year don't @ me
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listener 126464:

Hi Joe, hey Stashu! Hello everyone.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:41pm
Joe McG:

Happy pumpkins!
  6:45pm
yippie:

happy kabocha
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chresti:

Flaming pumpkins for hellraiser?
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Joe McG:

@chresti: Coming soon to a playlist near you!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:47pm
LastWhiteRhino:

That's some good whistle in this tune.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:47pm
chris in the redwoods:

loving the selections, Joe! very fun.
hello to all! happy Friday :)
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:47pm
Asheville Jon:

looking forward to getting my pumpkin
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chresti:

Happy Friday chris!
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Carmichael:

Thanksgiving is the best holiday: unlimited beer, food and football.
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Greg from ZONE 5:

I DO like Jersey best. But PA is a close second due to the 3 P's: Pirates, polka & pierogi.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:51pm
Joe McG:

@Greg: Well said!
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chresti:

Accordion /mariachi is nice.
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Asheville Jon:

you mean Phillies
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Carmichael:

You mean pizza.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:52pm
Asheville Jon:

i agree on the pierogi, yummmmmmm
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Joe McG:

No, PITZA!
  6:53pm
Stashu on the app:

Thank you Joe! :)
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Richard S:

LA LA LA LA LASAGNA!
  6:53pm
Sam:

Yo no soy marinara
Soy parmesan
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:53pm
Ken From Hyde Park:

¡Ay caramba!
  6:54pm
Sean Kershaw:

Dang me if I don't have this Trini Lopez and dang me if it ain't excellent!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:54pm
Joe McG:

Thanks to YOU, Stashu! Thanks for letting me dance in your place this week.
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tak:

da le!!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:55pm
LastWhiteRhino:

Tonight's polka extravaganza was truly remarkable. You out did yourself McG, and thank you for that ! Take care polka people.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:55pm
tim from washington:

@chresti - you predicted the future!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:55pm
chresti:

Thanks Joe!
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Richard S:

THANK YOU Joe, Stashu, AND WFMU!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:55pm
bukowski.:

thank you, joe!
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chresti:

tim, I willed it!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:56pm
tim from washington:

Thanks, Polka Joe MCGaszki! Zimne piwo all around!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:56pm
Joe McG:

Thanks for keeping me company tonight, folks! The last song goes out to all of you. Tune in for the return of Stashu LIVE LIVE LIVE next week!
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:56pm
chris in the redwoods:

gracias, Joe! Disfruta el fin de semana!
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Carmichael:

Way to go, Joe!
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steveo:

Thanks Joe, that was fun
  6:57pm
Stashu on the app:

That’s right next week a whole new unplanned mess for some to behold!
  6:57pm
Stashu on the app:

This is my favorite song of all time
  6:57pm
The Butterman:

Muy bien Joe! Although it came up as “ nut burn” when I first typed it. Whoops!
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Carmichael:

Until the next song, ha ha ha
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:58pm
Joe McG:

@Stashu: :) :) :)
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Carmichael:

Wayne is a hep cat.
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 6:59pm
Vanessa Tara:

danke shoen, joe!!!
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Richard S:

Until the next time! Keep dancing!
  7:00pm
bLeubombersune:

Thanks Joe great music
Avatar Swag For Life Member ♥ 7:00pm
Joe McG:

Danke shoen, everyone! Have a great weekend!
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