Summary

In this episode of the My Boomer Buddies podcast, Rick Reed plays the song 'Liar Liar' by the Castaways and shares some tidbits of information about the band. He talks about the band members and their other musical endeavors. Rick also mentions a personal story about a friend who saw the Castaways in a movie while serving in Vietnam. He concludes by discussing the legacy of the song and inviting listeners to share their song suggestions.

Keywords

Boomer Buddies podcast, Liar Liar, Castaways, music, band members, tidbits, Vietnam, legacy

Takeaways

• The Castaways were a band from Richfield, Minnesota, known for their song 'Liar Liar'.
• The drummer, Denny Craswell, went on to join another band called Crow.
• The song 'Liar Liar' was featured in a Beach movie, , which a Vietnam veteran friend of Rick's saw while serving in Vietnam.
• The Castaways have had different lineups over the years, but Jim Donna, the leader, still performs as the Castaways.
• The song 'Liar Liar' has remained popular and is part of the cultural psyche.

Titles

• Tidbits and Trivia about the Castaways
• The Story of 'Liar Liar' by the Castaways

Sound Bites

• "I'll put the link below with the show notes so you can watch the whole video uninterrupted and just kind of reflect on what you're watching."
• "A little touch of home for Art over in Vietnam. Thanks to this song, Liar, Liar by the Castaways."
• "Jim Donna still performs for fairs, festivals, and private events in the Upper Midwest as the Castaways."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and 'Liar Liar' by the Castaways

03:22

The Story of 'Liar Liar'

05:34

Personal Anecdotes and Vietnam Connection

08:33

Legacy and Impact of 'Liar Liar'

09:51

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Here is the link to ‘Liar, Liars’ by The Castaways so you can watch without interruption. My thanks to its creator, Unidisc Music. No infringement is intended. Love of oldies music brought us all together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u71C10b7Ao8&list=PPSV

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