I’ve never really said much about giving up the Chicano Connection, my radio show on KXCI. I’ll just say that it was time to let it go. Altogether, I worked there as a volunteer for about 20 years, from 1983 to 1986 and then again from around 2004 to 2020. My last show was on February 26, 2020, two years ago this week. Every now and then I get nostalgic and long to hear all those old Mexican rancheras that I used to feature, so tonight I decided to put together a blog post with some of the great songs I miss playing. Many of these songs remind my of my mom, and others I think are just beautiful tunes. If you have time, listen to a few of these. Some are sad, some aren’t. Just don’t start drinking, or you won’t be able to stop…

I’m so grateful and humbled by these comments. They were posted on Facebook.

Loved your show—Chuck Leon

Your show was a great bouquet of music and culture—Steve Leal

Bob, I know so many are missing your show. Thanks for sharing your love of this music. It is truly beautiful! –Alexandra Rivera

I miss your show, too. It was always on as I as driving home from work.—Lisa Bunker

Your show was such a staple in our household. I miss it.—Andy Schmitt

I miss your show! It was the reason I donated to your public radio station, and I told them that. You taught me so much about Mexican music, and I loved your themed shows. And of course, I loved the Motown and Aretha you would sprinkle in! Love you! –Karen Downing

You gave us a beautiful show! Thank you!—Andrea Marie

Your show was life altering for me Bob. I break out my cassette recordings once and a while.—David Gouge

Bob, I remember being in the old studio watching you and Richard dj for one show, in the early yrs.–Ramon Federico

I loved your show and the playlist always taught me something!–Felicia Frontain

I miss your show, Bobby. I look forward to listening!!–Betty Villegas

Mil gracias for your special gift…we’re about to enjoy!–Margo Cowan

Love these! Thanks, Bob. –Patricia Glass Schuman

I really love it!–Karen Oldani