THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #41
"The Quiet"
    This was the 16th "production" recording for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 9-23-99 and was completed on 9-06-00 in the Cabel T-B studio at 211 Monarch drive in Houma, Louisiana.  It is called "The Quiet" because it was the calm before the storm for Cabel T-B.  It was recorded on a 60 minute tape, which was only half filled, ending the recording at 30 minutes.  The firsts and lasts include: first and last EP size recording since "Forever Green", first partially digital recording (the last half was recorded on a computer), first and only "multi-media" recording (the CD included a behind the scenes "mpg" files), last recording with Fred as president of Cabel T-B, and first "Joker's a doper" show since 1990.  The recording begins with "Sheriff George Melancon" introducing a "taped confession" with Pot Head Fred.  As the confession begins with talk about the broadcast in 1991, the remake of "Pervert Christmas" is heard.  Then back to the confession with Fred, as Melancon talks about "alcohol abuse", followed by the remake of "Health Conscious".  Suddenly it's the year 2000 and time for a "Millennium products" commercial (reminiscent to the "Batman products" advertised in 1989), followed by an all new song called "Black Heart".  After jamming out a bit, we are returned to the "taped confession" as Fred convinces Melancon to get the Cabel T-B cast and crew out of there jail cells long enough to do "The Joker's a doper", during which there is a "jail break" and a theft of "the taped confession".  Next is the all new song "Contra Diction", followed by a brief recording from the new studio.

Overall, this recording was cursed from the beginning.  Although the quality of the recording is much better than "Volume 40", the material is not.  Not to mention, this recording is only an "EP", by the time it starts getting good it's over.  Dino did explain a few things to me about this time period and when he did it reminded me of what happened with "Crazy Clips #4".  Apparently, the bad formula is "Dino + girls + Cabel T-B = disaster".  This recording originally was to be a full length public album in 1999, but Dino's personal life interfered so much with the production that it was slowed to a crawl.  Not to mention, the Cabel T-B cast and crew spent a good part of the year 1999 in jail, having been arrested in November 1998.  By September 2000 Dino finally got his life straight and decided to end this recording as an EP like "Forever Green".  The 4 songs on this recording included two not so good remakes and two all new jamming songs.  However, the only real contribution this recording makes to Cabel T-B history is the fact that it explains what happened between "Volume 40" and "Death Before Decency".  There was also an interesting "mpg" video of Dino and William McCormick during some of the year 2000 recording sessions.  With this recording accounting for the "jail break" and the acquisition of more new equipment, Cabel T-B is now ready to make the famous "Death Before Decency" broadcast and the "second public album".
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #42
"Death Before Decency"
    This was the 25th official radio broadcast for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 2-1-01 and was completed on 8-28-01 in the Cabel T-B studio at 211 Monarch drive in Houma, Louisiana. It is called "Death Before Decency" because it was planned, since 1992, that there would be a recording with that title and this recording seemed the most appropriate choice considering the material.  It was recorded on a 60 minute tape, which was filled completely.  The firsts and lasts include: last recording to use a cassette master tape (future recordings are done strictly on computer), first "public album" since 1992, last recording made on 211 Monarch drive (the trailer 2), first appearance of "The Me and Dee rappers" since 1990, first use of the "Beer Bottle Song" (main track originally recorded on 10-26-96 at approximately 2:00 a.m.), first mention of "Double Deca", and first appearance of "Nice Bush" since 1992.  The recording begins with with another famous "Rev. Jimmy Swinger intro" which includes Dino, Wolfman, and Cheeko announcing the beginning of the "Death Before Decency" broadcast.  This is followed by the all new song "Candyman's Jam" and another smelly news report from Howard.  After a brief commercial for "Dungeon Games" with Jobe, the all new song "Rap Crap" is heard. (done by "The Me and Dee rappers")  Then "Fred Returns" with a commercial for his "Fresh Dope", followed by the all new drinking song called "The Beer Bottle Song" and Cabel T-B's first "blues" song called "Cabel T-Blues".  After a ridiculous new Warm-up drill with Jobe, the all new jam "Fathom" is heard followed by the only slow song of the whole recording called "My Love, dies".  The announcement of the 20 year anniversary broadcast "Double Deca" is now made in a commercial for "Bonerman Records", followed by two all new songs "Dance of the Dead" and "Step Monster".  Finally after listening to all the talk of the new criteria throughout the whole recording, the maker of it finally appearances for the first time as the new president of Cabel T-B, again! (and no it's not me)

Overall, without a doubt this is the best Cabel T-B recording made up to this point.  Not only is the recording quality dramatically better, the music has evolved to such a degree that it will continue to set the standards for Cabel T-B songs all the way to "Volume 50".  Being dedicated to "Eric Candies" (Candyman) probably had a lot to do with the good inspiration.  Not to mention, Dino's mother dying during this production undoubtedly effected the material.  The CD booklet also breaks new ground being the first Cabel T-B recording to include song lyrics and "bonus photos".  A very well done recording all around with only one drawback, the skits were a bit long and some were difficult to tell what was going on.  Nevertheless, I would highly recommend this CD for anyone interested in Cabel T-B.  The year 2001 would be the last year of its kind for Cabel T-B, so it is good that they were able to do one last recording from the historic "trailer 2" location. (a total of 7 recordings over the span of 10 years were made there)  The year 2002 would bring much change for Cabel T-B, which is mentioned only briefly in the next recording.
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #43
"Cheeko's Bar 1987-1991"
    This was the 17th "production" recording for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 9-28-02 and was completed on 10-5-02 in the new Cabel T-B studio at 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana.  It is called "Cheeko's Bar 1987-1991" because most of the recording is made from clips of Cheeko's appearances in previous Cabel T-B recordings.  The CD version is 73:31 minutes and the cassette version is 74+ minutes.  The firsts and lasts include: first recording made at 200 Wingfield drive (the last recording studio Cabel T-B would ever use), first "classic clip" type recording since 1989 (which focused on Jobe), and first recording to have more material on the cassette version than the CD version (a one minute clip was cut from the CD).  This recording begins with Cheeko's first appearance on Cabel T-B with the recording "Electrical Difficulties" in 1987 and continues non stop through the years until 1991. (the last year the original "Cheeko's Bar" was open)  The only difference between the CD and cassette version is a one minute clip from the 1987 recording "On Location". (it had to be cut for lack of space on the 74 minute CD)  The recording ends with a 2002 commentary from Dino, followed by the new song called "Cheeko's Bar".

Overall, this recording was just another attempt to make a "greatest hits".  It was very much like "Classic Clips: The Jobe Legacy", but with a focus on "Cheeko" and his "bar" that he ran from 1987-1991.  The clips were very well blended together to sound like one big long story that revolved around Cheeko's "bar" and "life style".  This recording was made strictly in honor of the grand "reopening" of "Cheeko's Bar" in October 2002, so it was not available to the public.  Unfortunately, "Cheeko's Bar" would go out of business again in April 2003, so if you ever wanted an opportunity to meet Cheeko in person, you are too late.  However, Cheeko returns, once again as Cabel T-B's janitor, for the much anticipated 20 year anniversary broadcast "Double Deca".
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #44
"Double Deca (volume 1)"
    This is the first half of the 26th official radio broadcast for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 2-21-03 and was completed on 12-30-03 in the Cabel T-B studio at 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana. It is called "Double Deca (volume 1)" because this is part one of Cabel T-B's 20 year anniversary broadcast.  The CD version is 79+ minutes and the cassette version (not available to the public) is 90+ minutes.  The firsts and lasts include: first official Cabel T-B anniversary broadcast since "Going down the toilet", first broadcast too big to fit on one cassette tape (the biggest cassette capacity I've ever seen is 120 minutes and this broadcast totals over 158 minutes), first single broadcast to be split in two (volumes 1 and 2), first totally "digital" recording with no use of a "master tape", first Cabel T-B "top 20" ever recorded, first attempt to have the voices of every single person that has ever appeared on Cabel T-B to be featured in a single broadcast (as far as I know they succeeded), first recording to have more than 9 full length songs (this recording had a total of 15), and first drum tracks done by William McCormick. (he would continue to add drum tracks to recordings all the way to "Volume 50")  The recording begins with a remake of the instrumental from 1997 "It's almost time", renamed "The time is now". (the samples used were taken from the beginnings of every Cabel T-B recording from "Special First" 1982 - "Crazy Clips #2" 1989)  Then the all new song "The Seed" is heard, followed by the official announcement of the beginning of the 20 year anniversary broadcast in "The Celebration is here".  The "top 20" is then started off with another version of the classic song "Dirty Old Bitch" as #20, this time with a special twist: "the background extras were all people who appeared and disappeared from Cabel T-B history, including myself!!!!" (here is the list of names: Ronny Raphter, Spit de Dick Woods, Jim-Bob, T-Bob, Senoir Lopay, Hairy Whatitbe Brow, Ton-son-cue/Lee Chin, and Jessica)  After the remake of "Pervert man" takes its place as #19, the infamous commercial "A friend with weed" is done "live" with Pot Head Fred, followed by #18 "When Death becomes us".  Then #17 "Too Young" is heard, followed by the "live" remake of "Sweet Meat" for #16 and "F*cked" for #15.  The top 20 is then interrupted by the arrival of Cabel T-B's president "Nice Bush" who makes a "Presidential address", followed by the remake of the infamous song "The Condom Song".  Then "Cheeko's moment" has come to introduce the first official broadcast premiere of "Cheeko's Bar Song".  Then it's back to the top 20 with #14 "Iron Irony" and #13 "We are Bone".  A "live" Warm-up drill "Exercise your booty!" briefly interrupts the top 20, followed by #12 "Sweet Misery" and #11 "Black Heart".  This recording then winds down with Howard's famous "Blast from the past" report, followed by the remake of the songs "True Lies" and "Contra Diction".  The end of this recording has a "Jimmy Swinger" blessing for the entire cast and crew of Cabel T-B, as well as the fans, declaring "the first half is done, the next half is near".

Overall, this recording is an appropriate first half to Cabel T-B's biggest and best broadcast in its entire 20 year history up to this point.  Not to mention, I was honored to be a part of it, as was all of us who were asked to come back to celebrate this broadcast. (even though it was just a cameo appearance for me)  This would also be Cabel T-B's first major change to its "formula" since "The Final Enema" in 1991, for now there would be more emphasis on music than anything else.  There are 15 songs in this particular recording alone. (a new record)  The new equipment is also utilized to the fullest, making the recording quality better than any previous recordings in Cabel T-B history.  However, the deadline for completion did leave some songs without "William McCormick's guitar tracks", but other than that I can't think of anything that was negative about this recording.  The next recording is the rest of this broadcast which includes the second half of the "Top 20".
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #45
"Double Deca (volume 2)"
    This is the second half of the 26th official radio broadcast for Cabel T-B.  This recording also began on 2-21-03 and was completed on 12-30-03 in the Cabel T-B studio at 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana.  It is called "Double Deca (volume 2)" because this is part two of Cabel T-B's 20 year anniversary broadcast.  The CD version is 79+ minutes and the cassette version (not available to the public) is 90+ minutes.  The firsts and lasts include everything from "volume 1" with the exception of the number of songs for this recording is 14.  The recording begins, much like the previous one, with a remake of the instrumental from 1992 "Where we at", renamed "Is where we are". (the samples used were taken from the beginnings of every Cabel T-B recording from "Still Room for more!" 1989 - "Death Before Decency" 2001)  Then the all new song "DJ Bozo" is heard, followed by the insane entry into "The Pervert Zone" by Dino.  The reentry into the top 20 starts off with #10 "My Evil, followed by #9 "King of Cellulite".  The top 20 is then briefly interrupted by another hilarious "live" edition of Fred's "The Joker's a doper" show, followed by #8 "Critical Thinking" and #7 "Ego Trip".  Then the broadcast goes live in "The Dungeon" for a commercial for "Dungeon Games", followed by #6 "Heart of Fire" and #5 "I Stole the Key".  After a brief commercial for Jimmy Swinger's "FSC of the BB", an all new song "Black Plague" is heard, followed by #4 "Sluts are us" and #3 "Lair's Fire".  Then the broadcast goes live aboard Jobe's ship for another "Starship Council", followed by #2 "My Silliness and #1 "A Dance with Shirley".  With the "top 20" now finished, the broadcast finally starts winding down with a hilarious "Shep's Sports Report", followed by two all new songs "The Fall" and "I will not fall".  The broadcast ends with "The unbelieveabuddah Sign Off" which announces Cabel T-B's official appearance on the FBI's most wanted list as "terrorists", followed by the "Cabel T-B national anthem" from 1985.

Overall, this was truly the "best of the best" for Cabel T-B up to this point.  As with "volume 1", this recording has lots of music, which includes 10 songs from the "Top 20" and 4 all new original songs.  However, unlike "volume 1" this recording would have the 10 most popular songs in Cabel T-B history which were voted for by the fans.  Also, the cast and crew are juiced and fired up from partying in "volume 1", making their performances outstanding.  Aside from that, this recording is just as good as "volume 1" and I would not recommend listening to one without the other.  This recording, along with "volume 1", represents the best of the entire 20 years of Cabel T-B history up to this point and leaves a promising impression for the future.  The next recording is going to continue in the direction this one was headed.  Although "the time is now", it may be "almost time" for the end as Cabel T-B travels down the dark path of "Human Dinosaurs".
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #46
"Human Dinosaurs"
    This was the 27th official radio broadcast for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 1-31-04 and was completed on 12-14-04 in the Cabel T-B studio at 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana. It is called "Human Dinosaurs" because it is the first recording in a new series inspired by the novels of the "Human Dinosaurs" series "PART ONE: The Tales of Mitch" and "PART TWO: The Gang Wars".  The CD version is 79+ minutes and the cassette version (not available to the public) is approximately 90 minutes.  The firsts and lasts include: first recording in a new series (Cabel T-B has not had a series recording since "Crazy Clips #5" in 1997), first recording to have more than 15 full length songs. (this recording had a total of 16), and first recording to contain all new and original material since "Death Before Decency" 2001.  The recording begins with the first "all new classic" song called "Avenger", which sets the ominous tone for which the broadcast begins to unfold.  With the next track we are treated to the first mid-day broadcast in many years as Dino and Wolfman are awakened rudely by MAC with news that the broadcast has begun with out them. (Dino, Wolfman, and Cheeko had passed out in the radio station the night before during a party dedicated to Eric Candies)  Needing a chance to "wake up" with a few shots of "killer bees", the DJs put on two all new songs called "I come for you" and "My Blade".  Coming back to the radio station to briefly to insult MAC a bit and introduce the next songs, the DJs then put on three all new songs called "The day after I died", "I deny", and the prequel song for "My Love, dies" called "My Love, lives".  The broadcast is then interrupted, as usual, by the arrival of "Pot Head Fred" who once again plugs his "delivery store", followed by four all new original songs called "The Duce", "Doogie", "The blood song", and "Heal me".  The broadcast is then interrupted with the arrival of "Howard Badsmell" who does an excellent job of explaining the connection of the songs we just heard and the novel series "Human Dinosaurs".  Shortly after, five more songs are played: "Dirty New Bitch" (sequel to "Dirty Old Bitch"), "Blaze", "Deadly politics", "In the name of Good", and "The Weight".  After a brief introduction, we are then treated to the much awaited sequel to the "Beer Bottle Song" called "Beer Bottle Song 2".  Then the broadcast ends with the first official "sign off" done by Fred since the "New Year's Bash" January 1, 1987.

Overall, this recording breaks new ground and evolves Cabel T-B even further in a new direction that seems very promising.  If you enjoyed the original songs from "Double Deca", you will simply love this recording!  It is also very refreshing to hear an "all new and original" recording after waiting over 3 years, since "Death Before Decency".  As with "Double Deca", this recording plays with a more evolved criteria containing more full length songs than any single Cabel T-B recording up to this point, containing a total of 16 songs.  It also pays tribute to past songs with one prequel and two sequels!  Also, for those who follow the story line this recording will be particularly interesting, for it ends with a "cliff hanger".  With the symbolic "sign off" done by Fred, the question of who is the new president of Cabel T-B is left unanswered as the announcement of the "Human Dinosaurs 2" broadcast is made.  Still on the run from the FBI, the announcement of the next broadcast is limited to the year 2005 and does not reveal date and time, nor is there any mention when the recording "Human Dinosaurs 2" will be made available to the public.  This just keeps up a tradition dating back to the first consecutive series ("Piss-off" and "Perverted Piss-off 2") in 1986 which the listener is left hanging as the recording runs out of time.  The wait for "Human Dinosaurs 2" is long, but in my opinion it was well worth the wait.
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #47
"Quadraphony"
    This was the 18th "production" recording for Cabel T-B.  This recording is a collection of songs put together for the first time on the same CD in 2006 at the Cabel T-B studio on 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana.  It is called "Quadraphony" because it contains songs from four different Cabel T-B albums.  The CD version is 79:14 minutes and a cassette version was not made for this recording.  The firsts and lasts include: first recording made in "music album" format since "Cabel T-B Music Album 1983-1987", first music album containing full length songs (the first music album in 1987 contained mostly what would now be considered "musical skits" and most were less than 3 minutes), first album to contain more than 16 full length songs (this one totals 21), first Cabel T-B recording to contain no profanity of any kind (the few words that would be considered profanity were muted out), first Cabel T-B album to contain no skits of any kind (no Cabel T-B characters appear on this recording, only music), first recording to not have a cassette version (from this point on no cassette versions of any Cabel T-B recording were made), and last Cabel T-B recording made available to the public! (this recording was the last sold to the public and from this point on Cabel T-B would go underground for the last time)  This recording begins and ends with songs from four previous albums "Death Before Decency", "Double Deca (volume 1)", "Double Deca (volume 2)", and "Human Dinosaurs".  The only things that make this album unique are the order in which the songs are played and the adjustments made on four of the songs.  The songs from "Death Before Decency" are all remastered and two of the songs have new bass guitar tracks added in 2006.  Also, the song "Sweet Misery" was remastered eliminating the computer sound distortion.  Aside from that, this album is simply a collection of hand picked songs that are put in a certain order to show a connection poetically.  Also, the CD booklet contains some different photos and wording on certain songs.

Overall, this recording was just another attempt to make a "greatest hits".  It is very much like the recording "Cabel T-B Music album 1983-1987", but with a focus on "music" only.  This project was primarily my idea, for I thought now would be a good time to have a "greatest hits" type album which contained no profanity allowing people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy Cabel T-B music.  It was a long and tedious process of selecting these songs from an original  list of 31 and putting them in the proper order to create the unity of the stories and themes behind the poetry.  This is an excellent album for people new to Cabel T-B, for it gives you a dose of different music from four different albums.  It is also intended as something to enjoy while waiting on the release of the continuation to the "Human Dinosaurs" series.  As "Human Dinosaurs 2" continues Cabel T-B's last series much later than expected, "Quadraphony" also becomes the beginning of the end of Cabel T-B!
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #48
"Human Dinosaurs 2"
    This was the 28th official radio broadcast for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 1-28-05 and was completed on 12-31-05 in the Cabel T-B studio at 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana. It is called "Human Dinosaurs 2" because it is the second recording in a series inspired by the novels of the "Human Dinosaurs" series "PART ONE: The Tales of Mitch" and "PART TWO: The Gang Wars".  The CD version is 76:22 minutes and no other versions were made.  The firsts and lasts include: first recording not made available to the public since "Cheeko's Bar 1987-1991" made in 2002 (Cabel T-B recordings from this point on would no longer be made available to the public), last "Warm-up drill" (all new and original, no less, ending a Cabel T-B tradition that dates back to 1987!) and first broadcast to contain more than 16 songs. (this recording would have 17 songs)  This recording begins roughly where Cabel T-B left off in the first "Human Dinosaurs" broadcast, with Jobe making a statement that he has been reinstated as Cabel T-B's "Warm-up drill sergeant".  This is followed by the all new original song "Vengeance". (in fact all the songs on this recording are "all new and original")  Then we arrive in the studio with Dino, Wolfman, and Cheeko to report on the recent hurricanes "Katrina" and "Rita", which did heavy damage to the studio, and "the line up" for this recording.  After hearing four new songs, we arrive back in the studio with "The Fred Report" and Fred explaining his phone numbers as well as giving information about the songs and the book series "Human Dinosaurs".  Then after hearing five "all new classics", we are back in the studio just long enough to be transported to the starship "Intercourse" with Jobe!  After hearing one of the silliest Warm-up drills I've ever heard, we are treated to five more "all new classic" songs.  Then back to the studio with the introduction of Cabel T-B's new and old president "Ronny Raphter", which is me! (I got a standing ovation as I walked into a Cabel T-B studio for the first time since 1988!)  As I personally introduce the next song and it is played, we return to the studio for a quick sign off and the last song of the broadcast is then heard.

Overall, this recording has too much focus on music in my opinion, but this will be rectified in Cabel T-B's last recording "Volume 50".  However, the few skits they did have on this recording were the funniest of the entire series in my opinion.  Also, unlike the first "Human Dinosaurs" broadcast, the music in this recording sounds rushed and incomplete.  Although the writing for the songs is still quite good, the lack of "real drums" and missing guitar tracks lets you know the songs were rushed through without properly recording them.  From what I understand from the time period this is to be expected.  The hurricanes did massive damage and the guitarist William McCormick was caught in the middle as "Katrina" practically wiped out the town he was living in at the time.  This did not stop Dino from writing and recording as he continued to with a determination to finish the "Human Dinosaurs" series with or without all the music tracks he needed to make the songs sound more complete.  This is proven conclusively in the last recording of the series which would take the longest to finish of the whole series.
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #49
"Human Dinosaurs 3"
    This was the 29th official radio broadcast for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 6-5-06 and was completed on 12-27-07 in the Cabel T-B studio at 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana. It is called "Human Dinosaurs 3" because it is the third recording in a series inspired by the novels of the "Human Dinosaurs" series "PART ONE: The Tales of Mitch" and "PART TWO: The Gang Wars".  The CD version is 77:58 minutes and no other versions were made.  The firsts and lasts include: last recording made for the "Human Dinosaurs" series, first and last recording to mention "The Advocate" (a mysterious and controversial character who is mentioned in the book "Human Dinosaurs PART TWO: The Gang Wars"), last Cabel T-B recording made with mostly music (Cabel T-B's last recording contains only three songs), first broadcast to contain more than 17 songs in a single recording. (this recording would have 18 songs, the most in all of Cabel T-B history!) and first official recording with "Dirty Devin" since "Volume 30" 1990!  The recording starts off with an all new original song called "The Bomb". (like the last recording, this recording contains only all new and original music inspired by the "Human Dinosaurs" book series)  Then we find ourselves in the studio with Wolfman and Cheeko talking about the past.  This is followed by four more new songs and a wacky weather report from Dino.  Then after hearing another four new songs, Fred finally arrives and does a rather political sounding "drug report" as the Cabel T-B cast and crew wishes everyone a "Happy New Year" signaling the end of 2006.  After yet another four new songs, we return to the studio with a rushed sounding skit which treats us to the answer to an ancient question of what happened between "Dirty Devin" and "Krazy Kelly" back in 1988. (the answer coming from "Dirty Devin" himself!)  The next four new songs are then played, followed by another rushed visit to the studio to hear the announcement of Dino having to go to court and the upcoming "Volume 50" broadcast. (it was also mentioned that the contract between Cabel T-B and me would be up as of the next recording, the contract was for 2004-2008 with a minimum of 4 recordings to be completed)  The recording then ends with the dark bonus song "Darkness is Coming".

Overall, like with its predecessor, this recording was rushed and had some incomplete sounding songs.  However, in my opinion the songs on this recording were the best of the entire series!  The writing and performances were outstanding and although William McCormick did only limited guitar and drum tracks the ones he did do came out very well.  The few skits on the other hand were not as interesting as the predecessor, but it was nice to hear the infamous "Dirty Devin" one last time.  Once again the recording concentrated on music and in fact has the most music of any single broadcast recording in Cabel T-B history. ("Double Deca" had the most songs in a single broadcast, but it was split into two recordings)  Ironically, the next and last recording of Cabel T-B history has more skits than any other recording ever made by Cabel T-B as we now enter the mammoth 2 CD set of "Volume 50"!
 
 

THE STORY OF CABEL T-B RECORDING #50
"Volume 50"
    This was the 30th and last official radio broadcast for Cabel T-B.  The recording began on 1-28-08 and was completed on 12-28-08 in the Cabel T-B studio at 200 Wingfield drive in Houma, Louisiana. It is called "Volume 50" because this is Cabel T-B's 50th recording!  The CD version is a two CD set with the CD 1 being 78:09 minutes and the CD 2 being 79:37 minutes (with a commentary track that was so long it had to edited to fit on the CD) and no other versions were made.  The firsts and lasts include: everything in this recording is a "last" since this is the last Cabel T-B recording made, first official "2 CD set" (although Cabel T-B has other 2 CD sets like "Crazy Clips #1" and "Still Room for More", the previous sets were either made with a "bonus CD" or the single recording on the cassette tape simply couldn't fit on one CD, so this is the first time Cabel T-B did a recording specifically designed to be a 2 CD set), first all star "Cabel T-B toast" (although this was to be done in "Jumpin Back 2", since Jobe interrupted the toast before it could begin it never really happened), and first broadcast with mostly skits and almost no music since "Bad to the Boner!" 1990!  The recording starts off on CD 1 with a sample of Cabel T-B's "Special First" recording and another Jimmy Swinger intro giving Cabel T-B a "Elegy", followed by the all new song "Venom". (this would be the last Cabel T-B song to have William McCormick's guitar and drum tracks)  Then we arrive at the studio for Dino's last official "cigarette light intro" and an explanation of what you are about to hear.  The recording then goes to a series of interviews of various Cabel T-B characters (Shep German, Fred, Wolfman Johnny, MAC, Cerch Jobe, and Dino) and "Special Agent Melancon".  This goes on for the entire remainder of the CD ending with "Dino's interview" being cut short to be continued on the CD 2. (part 1 of "Dino's interview" would become Cabel T-B's longest skit in history weighing in at an astounding 44:56 minutes!)  Then CD 2 starts off with another new dark song called "The Judge", followed by more interviews with other Cabel T-B characters (Cheeko, Howard Badsmell, Ronny Raphter, and Dino) and Melancon.  Then back in the studio with Dino, Wolfman Johnny, and Cheeko telling you what is to come for the rest of the broadcast.  After Fred's last commercial of his "going out of business sale", we then go back to the studio for what would be Cabel T-B's last skit!  This was no ordinary skit, for it would be an all star last "editorials and toasts" to the Cabel T-B fans!  The recording then ends with one last "Cabel T-B style" song called "Perverted Penny" and Dino's last "Commentary" as a bonus track.

Overall, this recording is a fitting end to the radio station and was a genuine pleasure to listen to for old Cabel T-B fans like me who have been following the epic and long "Cabel T-B story line" that goes all the way back to 1982!  I purposely left out detailed descriptions of this recording so to not spoil it for anyone who wants to listen to it.  However, I will say that Dino really went out of his way to try and tie up all the "loose ends" in the story line and even brought up things going all the way back to the "Special First" recording of 1982.  In fact, the broadcast starts with the a clip from that recording which means the first ever "Cabel T-B" recording appears on the last ever "Cabel T-B" recording!  The huge "26 year Cabel T-B story line" comes full circle with this recording as Melancon asks many questions covering the entire history of Cabel T-B!  Dino purposely made this recording with almost all skits in an attempt to make this recording go back to the roots of Cabel T-B and try to answer all the unanswered questions throughout the years; an enormous task to say the least!  In my opinion Dino succeeded in this last recording that which would seem impossible: "to actually make sense of all the madness"!  I almost cried by the time I got to the end of CD 2, so I can't stress enough how powerful this recording is to a "die hard Cabel T-B fan" from the '80s.  However, the recording ends on a high note with the last silly Cabel T-B song "Perverted Penny" and with Dino's last "Commentary" track the listener gets a sense of closure that only comes from listening to Dino try to explain everything you just heard for 13:35 minutes.  During the commentary Dino explains why this will be Cabel T-B's last recording and with that you understand why this all had to end.  With Cabel T-B now officially shut down, possibly forever, the only way to hear any more is to go to the "Human Dinosaurs" music CDs that will continue the music part of the project for years to come. (that is assuming Dino doesn't decide to resurrect Cabel T-B again at some point, hehe)