1971

Bobby Ocean, 1170 KCBQ San Diego | May 26, 1971

Steve West
May 26, 2019May 26, 2019
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A bit of light processing returns this performance of the Bobby Ocean show on KCBQ to life! Quoted from Wikipedia “Some of KCBQ’s most legendary… Read More »Bobby Ocean, 1170 KCBQ San Diego | May 26, 1971

Lan Roberts & Jimmy Stewart, 1300 KOL Seattle | January 22, 1971

Steve West
December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

The sounds of Middle-Of-The-Road radio are heard on this recording. Yes, 1300 KOL was a Top 40 station and for a while did compete with… Read More »Lan Roberts & Jimmy Stewart, 1300 KOL Seattle | January 22, 1971

Dan Ingram, MusicRadio 77 WABC New York | August 31, 1971; 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Steve West
July 29, 2018July 29, 2018
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Curator’s Original Notes: Dan Ingram is up to his typical antics here on an early 70s Summer day in the Big Apple. Listen for lots… Read More »Dan Ingram, MusicRadio 77 WABC New York | August 31, 1971; 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Composite: 690 WAPE Jacksonville | September 16, 1971

Steve West
May 6, 2018May 5, 2018
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Recording Date: 09.16.1971 Station: 690 WAPE (WPDQ/WOKV) Jacksonville FL Format: Top 40 Branded: “The Big Ape” Featured Air Personalities: Jack McCoy, Larry Dixon, Teddy Bear… Read More »Composite: 690 WAPE Jacksonville | September 16, 1971

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QuickCheck: The Real Don Steele, KHJ Los Angeles | 1971

Steve West
October 2, 2016November 10, 2016
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“…You can trust your car to the man who wears the star” So begins this all-too-short, rare recording of RDS on 93/KHJ. We join things… Read More »QuickCheck: The Real Don Steele, KHJ Los Angeles | 1971

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Johnny Lance, 92.3 WFLY Troy, NY | 1971

Steve West
August 8, 2016August 8, 2016
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Courtesy of Contributor Paul Ford Just over 6 minutes of what we think is the earliest FM Top 40 aircheck in the Capitol District, here’s… Read More »Johnny Lance, 92.3 WFLY Troy, NY | 1971

Gary Mercer, 960 CKWS Kingston, Ont. | 1971

Steve West
June 17, 2015June 25, 2016
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One of the hallmarks of a true museum is collecting rare artifacts of things that no longer exist. Such is the case with some radio… Read More »Gary Mercer, 960 CKWS Kingston, Ont. | 1971

Dale Dorman, 68 WRKO Boston | July, 1971

Steve West
October 27, 2014July 2, 2016
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And now, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dale Dorman! With that introduction by Bill Drake, Dale Dorman kicks off his morning show promptly at 6 am sharp,… Read More »Dale Dorman, 68 WRKO Boston | July, 1971

Legacy of KFRC: The Top 40 Years – 1966-1986

Steve West
July 5, 2014July 2, 2016
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Contributor Ron Hummel sent in a wonderful documentary narrated by the great Bobby Ocean which chronicles the Big 610 from its humble beginnings out of… Read More »Legacy of KFRC: The Top 40 Years – 1966-1986

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Jeff Christie, WIXZ 1360 McKeesport PA | 1971

Steve West
December 2, 2013July 2, 2016
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A long time ago, Contributor Mike Donovan sent in this ultra-rare recording of “The Jeff Christie Radio Network”. Confirming what appears to be the largest… Read More »Jeff Christie, WIXZ 1360 McKeesport PA | 1971

Old Gold 2 | Upper Midwest Sampler | 1971

Steve West
October 19, 2013July 3, 2016
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Old Gold… its the title of an FM format on WHFI Detroit heard about 2 minutes into this composite. Its an accurate description of this… Read More »Old Gold 2 | Upper Midwest Sampler | 1971

Old Gold 1 | Upper Midwest Sampler, 1971

Steve West
October 19, 2013July 3, 2016
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First added to this site in mid-2003. This is the first in a series of assorted airchecks that I’d like to simply call “Old Gold”.… Read More »Old Gold 1 | Upper Midwest Sampler, 1971

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