|
|
Post by countdownmike on May 11, 2020 16:46:02 GMT -5
Pretty neat on the 5-20-72...the top 7 songs are R&B. I know this kind of genre-clustering has happened before. I do remember in 1972 at least two shows near this one where the top 5 were all R&B. Many of them, like "Rockin' Robin," were pop presentations but still kind of a unique happening that made AT4070s a fun listen back then and now.
|
|
|
|
Post by 80sat40fan on May 11, 2020 18:43:34 GMT -5
Pretty neat on the 5-20-72...the top 7 songs are R&B. Just one week before (5/13/72), the Top 8 songs were all by R&B artists. It's the same Top 7 songs as the 5/20/72 show but in a different order, plus "Day Dreaming" by Aretha Franklin was at #8. |
|
|
|
Post by briguy52748 on May 11, 2020 21:07:37 GMT -5
Here’s my guesses:
* “The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA” — Donna Fargo.
* “Lean On Me” — Bill Withers.
* “Day By Day” — Godspell.
Brian
|
|
|
|
Post by mga707 on May 11, 2020 21:14:35 GMT -5
Pretty neat on the 5-20-72...the top 7 songs are R&B. I know this kind of genre-clustering has happened before. I do remember in 1972 at least two shows near this one where the top 5 were all R&B. Many of them, like "Rockin' Robin," were pop presentations but still kind of a unique happening that made AT4070s a fun listen back then and now. Many, including myself, consider the 1970-74 period in general, and 1972 in particular, as the high point for R&B crossover success on the Hot 100. |
|
|
|
Post by jmack19 on May 12, 2020 0:06:05 GMT -5
Sad to see the legendary Little richard has died today ,i wonder if there is a original extra they could use as a tribute Already on it. Maybe you'll hear it today in the last optional position on WTOJ? Hint ... hint ... hint Optional extras for 5/20/72: "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" Jerry Lee Lewis "Day By Day" Godspell "Good Golly Miss Molly" Little Richard According to jdelachjr2002, "Good Golly Miss Molly" was a last minute replacement for America's "I Need You" following the recent death of Little Richard. pulsemusic.proboards.com/thread/123897/american-top-40-70s-80s?page=132&scrollTo=7442486 |
|
|
|
Post by jmack19 on May 12, 2020 0:10:53 GMT -5
Optional extras for the only airing of 5/12/79 so far, which was the weekend of May 16-17, 2015 (one week after 5/8/76 last aired btw): Hour #1: "Ring My Bell" - Anita Ward (#90; debuted) Hour #2: "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - McFadden & Whitehead (#61) Hour #3: "Boogie Wonderland" - Earth, Wind & Fire (#69; highest debut) Hour #4: "Minute By Minute" - The Doobie Brothers (#50) As expected, the optional extras for 5/12/79 will remain the same. pulsemusic.proboards.com/thread/123897/american-top-40-70s-80s?page=132&scrollTo=7442486 |
|
|
|
Post by kenmartin on May 12, 2020 9:13:27 GMT -5
Already on it. Maybe you'll hear it today in the last optional position on WTOJ? Hint ... hint ... hint Optional extras for 5/20/72: "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" Jerry Lee Lewis "Day By Day" Godspell "Good Golly Miss Molly" Little Richard According to jdelachjr2002, "Good Golly Miss Molly" was a last minute replacement for America's "I Need You" following the recent death of Little Richard. pulsemusic.proboards.com/thread/123897/american-top-40-70s-80s?page=132&scrollTo=7442486Hmm, this is wrong. Not GGMM. It'll be Long Tall Sally. Plus, the Godspell is wrong also. That will be Betty Wright. |
|
|
|
Post by mrjukebox on May 12, 2020 10:52:40 GMT -5
Kinda odd that "Whole Lotta Shakin'Goin On" & "Good Golly Miss Molly" are being featured as optional extras on this week's presentation from 5/20/72-They were hits long before the premiere of "AT49".
|
|
|
|
Post by carlihna on May 12, 2020 12:54:59 GMT -5
Optional extras for the only airing of 5/12/79 so far, which was the weekend of May 16-17, 2015 (one week after 5/8/76 last aired btw): Hour #1: "Ring My Bell" - Anita Ward (#90; debuted) Hour #2: "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - McFadden & Whitehead (#61) Hour #3: "Boogie Wonderland" - Earth, Wind & Fire (#69; highest debut) Hour #4: "Minute By Minute" - The Doobie Brothers (#50) As expected, the optional extras for 5/12/79 will remain the same. pulsemusic.proboards.com/thread/123897/american-top-40-70s-80s?page=132&scrollTo=7442486Any intel from anyone on where we just might be lucky enough to find the full four hours of this coming weekend's '79 B-show? Thanks very much. |
|
|
|
Post by matt on May 12, 2020 13:49:14 GMT -5
Any intel from anyone on where we just might be lucky enough to find the full four hours of this coming weekend's '79 B-show? Thanks very much. KOKZ is almost certain to play 5/12/79 on Saturday morning from 9a-1p ET. |
|
|
|
Post by kenmartin on May 12, 2020 17:32:56 GMT -5
Kinda odd that "Whole Lotta Shakin'Goin On" & "Good Golly Miss Molly" are being featured as optional extras on this week's presentation from 5/20/72-They were hits long before the premiere of "AT49". Jerry Lee was in the show originally. Little Richard (Long Tall Sally, NOT GGMM) is an extra because of his death and is voiced by Casey. As well as the Betty Wright extra. Both taken from AT40 shows. |
|
|
|
Post by caseyfan100 on May 12, 2020 18:14:03 GMT -5
Any intel from anyone on where we just might be lucky enough to find the full four hours of this coming weekend's '79 B-show? Thanks very much. KOKZ is almost certain to play 5/12/79 on Saturday morning from 9a-1p ET. KOKZ and WPNC would be the best to check. WSQL normally plays the A show. |
|
|
|
Post by pb on May 12, 2020 19:10:39 GMT -5
Any intel from anyone on where we just might be lucky enough to find the full four hours of this coming weekend's '79 B-show? Thanks very much. WPAC |
|
|
|
Post by mga707 on May 12, 2020 21:04:44 GMT -5
Kinda odd that "Whole Lotta Shakin'Goin On" & "Good Golly Miss Molly" are being featured as optional extras on this week's presentation from 5/20/72-They were hits long before the premiere of "AT49". Jerry Lee was in the show originally. Little Richard (Long Tall Sally, NOT GGMM) is an extra because of his death and is voiced by Casey. As well as the Betty Wright extra. Both taken from AT40 shows. Ironically, with the passing of Little Richard, 'The Killer' (Jerry Lee Lewis) is now pretty much the only major 'star' of the early days of rock and roll (1955-59) who is still with us, at age 84. Which, given his long history of behavior that would normally not be considered conducive to a long lifespan, is itself a feat, a la Keith Richards. In 1972 Jerry was in the midst of his country chart-fueled 'comeback', which had given him his final pop top 40 single, barely: His version of "Me and Bobby McGee" had squeaked onto the 40 for a sole week at #40 in January. His remake of "Chantilly Lace" had just missed the pop 40, peaking at #43 in April. A year later, what was probably the biggest of his '70s country hits, "Drinkin' Wine Spo-dee-o-dee" would likewise also just miss the 40, hitting #41 in May of '73. |
|
|
|
Post by matt on May 13, 2020 11:05:30 GMT -5
Prediction for next week's show:
1st Guess - 5/24/75
2nd Guess - 5/27/78
I'll guess these are actually the shows for the last two weekends in May. Things would appear to be teed up for one of the three unplayed 3-hour Casey-hosted weekly countdowns to be unearthed next weekend, but Premiere is nothing if not unpredictable, especially when it comes to the 1970s series. 1978 is long overdue for an 'A' show spin, and it should be the 5/27/78 show since 5/20/78 has been played within the last two years.
|
|
