The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Podcast features in-depth interviews with musicians, filmmakers, authors and entertainers from Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
The show is hosted by Tom Needham, LIMEHOF Vice Chairman and the host of The Sounds of Film, America's longest running film, music and ideas themed radio show.
Previous guests include Stephen Schwartz, Gary U.S. Bonds, Liberty DeVitto, Taylor Dayne, Carmine Appice, Carter Burwell, EPMD, The Illusion, The Fat Boys' Kool Rock Ski, Elliott Murphy, Wayne Robins, and Jimmy Webb.
The show is produced by the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame who is dedicated to the recognition, honor and preservation of Long Island's music and entertainment heritage.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
97 Main Street
Stony Brook, NY 11790
The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast
The Tokens’ Jay Siegel: The Lion Sleeps Tonight & More on the LIMEHOF Podcast with Tom Needham
On this episode of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast, we are honored to feature inductee Jay Siegel of The Tokens. Known for their timeless classic “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” The Tokens made history with Jay’s unforgettable falsetto and hits like “Tonight I Fell In Love.”
Beyond their own chart-toppers, The Tokens became the first vocal group to produce a million-seller for another artist, crafting iconic songs like The Chiffons’ “He’s So Fine,” Randy and the Rainbows’ “Denise,” and Tony Orlando and Dawn’s “Tie a Yellow Ribbon.”
Over the years, the Tokens shared the stage with legends like The Beatles, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard, cementing their legacy as pop music pioneers.
Inducted into the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2008, Jay Siegel continues to inspire with his remarkable contributions to American music. Tune in to hear him share the stories behind the hits and his extraordinary journey in the industry.
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The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame is located at:
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Stony Brook, NY 11790
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