The Feeling That Memories Stir Up: Come Get These Memories By Martha And The Vandellas

As I've said before, the reason why I love 24K Weekend (formerly 24K Friday) is because it plays a lot of songs that I grew up with.  Many of these songs have now become so rare that you can only hear it on 24K. Apart from that it's the next best thing to a time machine as the memories come alive with every great song played on that program.  It sure stirs up the emotion whenever you hear them play on the airwaves.  The emotions that stir deep inside me whenever I hear these songs reminds me of the song "Come And Get These Memories" by Martha And The Vandellas.

Although I've lost a lot of stuff that reminds me of the good old days, these songs help keep those days alive.  The songs that played when we partied with the pals on weekends and summer vacation.  The songs that remind us of the special girl that we once adored.  The songs that reminds us of the places where we all went to and hanged out where everyone knew each other.  So many good times that were kept alive by these cool songs.

Well even though the show has been taken off the air again, I still have my collection of 24K greats.  As I play them, I always get caught up in the songs as they take me back to the past.  I still can't believe how long it has been and how fast it went.  It gets me every time a song is played.  So many great memories that I will always treasure as long as I live.

Still Lamenting The Closure Of My Favorite Radio Program: Come And Get These Memories By Martha And The Vandellas

Slept badly last Sunday when I heard my favorite radio program 24K was again taken off the air.  It sure left such a bad taste in my mouth that I want to punch whoever suggested this idea.  Unlike other nostalgia programs, 24K featured some of the most rare songs that were seldom played by other stations both then and now and more importantly, each song reflected memories of good times long gone.  When memories come alive as the song play on air it reminds of Martha and the Vandellas' song "Come And Get The Memories".

As I've said earlier, every memory that I have is reflected in every 24K song.  The good, the bad and even the ugly are all embodied in every song.  This is especially true for their one-hit songs and rare hits that were played when I was growing up.  The great weekends, the special people and good times are in each tune that 's me back to the past and everything all right.  It's the next best thing to a time machine and darn it, they took it off the air again.

Still, I have hope.  This program is too good to be taken off the air.  These songs are priceless and I will never tire of them.  I hope the management rethinks this because they are making a big mistake.  Right now I will bide my time and what for its return. When it does, the memories will come alive again with every song.