|
Post by OnWithTheCountdown on Aug 21, 2016 15:14:56 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to see what WODC does next weekend. 1976 has been played since the format change. Thinking 1982 will be slotted in the morning, with the evening slot up for grabs. (To note: 8/11/1984 was aired in the evening slot last weekend. If 1984 is played, maybe 1982 will air in the evening.)
|
|
|
Post by jmack19 on Aug 21, 2016 15:23:42 GMT -5
Predictions for the stations with a history of playing the "B" shows: WLIX - Both - 1982-Fri,1984-Sat KMXG - 1984 - Played "B" shows last 9 times. KABQ - Both - 1982-Sat,1984-Sun KOLA - 1982 - Already announced KOOL - 1984 - Does not play shows from 1982. WPNC - 1982 - Probably would like another option. WODC - Both - 1976 is probably too far back. KOKZ - 1982 - Tends to go with the newer show WKZG - 1984 - Has not played 1982 this year. WMGN - 1982 - Played 1984 Aug 14. KXGL - 1982 - Plays early 80s. WRQQ - 1984 - Played "B" shows last 7 times out of 8 Stations that alternate 70s & 80s: KODS - 1976 - Played 80s shows last few weeks. New shows were played holiday weekends in May & July. I will go with the new 9/6/86 show for the holiday weekend of September 3-4.
|
|
|
Post by mkarns on Aug 21, 2016 15:34:31 GMT -5
WODC did play 1976 the last time it was offered (as a B), but there was only one 80s show that week. I'm guessing they air 1982 and 1984 next week, unless they decide just two weeks since the last 1984 show is too close together and so opt for 1976 in its place.
|
|
|
Post by trekkielo on Aug 21, 2016 15:50:56 GMT -5
I'm sure I'm in the minority here, but I really enjoyed this week's 1980 show. There's always a few songs on any week that I might not like that much or aren't the biggest hits of whichever group/musician. I do like hearing those songs that are not played as much. Music like any art is so subjective. I'm just content to hear pretty much any week from say 1978 through 1988. Count me amongst the minority - I enjoy all the 1980 shows. I think there's a lot of great tunes that 1980 gave us, from MJ to ONJ to ELO, Blondie, Irene Cara, Cliff Richard, just too many to mention. I like these just as much as those from the heart of the decade. I'm with you guys, then also mga707 & pb, for me there's always something to like from 1970-1988, no complaints here!
|
|
|
Post by mrjukebox on Aug 21, 2016 15:54:31 GMT -5
Kinda odd that Premiere would choose to air another 1984 countdown so soon.
|
|
|
Post by OnWithTheCountdown on Aug 21, 2016 16:07:27 GMT -5
Kinda odd that Premiere would choose to air another 1984 countdown so soon. Well, maybe - I wasn't sure what the alternate show would be when I saw 1982 is airing, figuring that would be the "A" show. But Premiere has gone lighter on 1984 this year, plus I didn't think they'd pair 1983 with 1982 (though theoretically it's possible - 1984 & 1985 have been paired before), 1985 is airing this weekend, and guessing 1986 & 1987 are coming up in the next couple of weekends. There just weren't too many options.
|
|
|
Post by OnWithTheCountdown on Aug 21, 2016 19:00:34 GMT -5
Come to think of it, I want to think that that Diana Ross story about only getting to sing two songs has also been re-told in a later show. I want to say it was one that aired not too long ago - I just don't remember which one. Mike - I think I have your answer, as I've heard that story before on a show I have, even though I couldn't remember which one it was either. I consulted Pete's book, and lo and behold, there it was: 3/6/1982.
|
|
|
Post by Jessica on Aug 21, 2016 22:32:40 GMT -5
d**n, I thought for sure KOLA would air the 1985 show. It's probably too late now but anyone know if any stations are airing the 85 show?
|
|
|
Post by matt on Aug 22, 2016 0:16:12 GMT -5
Repeats abound for next week. The "A" show last aired in 2012. It's 8/28/1982: www.charismusicgroup.com/Cue%20Sheets/08-28-82.pdfThe "B" show is, certainly, something of a surprise. Aired just last year, it's 8/25/1984: www.charismusicgroup.com/Cue%20Sheets/08-25-84.pdfAnd both sets of extras will remain the same as previous. 1982: "Nobody" - Sylvia "Steppin' Out" - Joe Jackson "I Ran (So Far Away)" - A Flock Of Seagulls "You Don't Want Me Anymore" - Steel Breeze 1984: "I Just Called To Say I Love You" - Stevie Wonder "Flesh For Fantasy" - Billy Idol "There Goes My Baby" - Donna Summer "Lucky Star" - Madonna Color me skeptical that very many stations will pick up the '84. I'd say not putting '86 in that slot is highly suggestive of that being the first "A" show in September, but that's not a given quite yet. What a couple of oddball picks...so for the 6th year in row, an August 1982 show is aired (and 5th out of 6 as an 'A' show). And why 8/25/84 for the 'B'? Why not 8/29/87? Or 8/30/86? Either one of those would've made more sense...although I would agree with Mike's take as to why '86 might not have been picked.
|
|
|
Post by briguy52748 on Aug 22, 2016 9:47:33 GMT -5
I've got to agree with the consensus here ... it is WAY too soon to give us 1984 again. I get that this is in the sweet spot of 1980s classic hits radio but I also am for spreading it out some.
As for last week, I would have gone 1985 all the way, and I think I noted that already. Even though 1980 had some country and a few other underappreciated nuggets, I just think that the middle part of 1980 doesn't do much for me. On the flip side, the other year that gets no respect, 1981 I really like ... and I stand behind what would have been my decision to go with Aug. 1, 1981, the same week Aug. 1, 1987 (a new show) got played. Now yes, with Hour 1 of Aug. 1, 1981, I only liked three songs: "Feels So Right" by Alabama, "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and the extra "While You See a Chance" by Steve Winwood ... but hours 2-4 you're batting way over .500, as you'll see below:
Proof for me came in a recent "Classic Countdown" with Dick Bartley series ... where they went back to August 1981. No less than five country crossover songs that week: "Queen of Hearts" by Juice Newton; "Step By Step" by Eddie Rabbitt; "Elvira" by the Oak Ridge Boys; "(There's) No Getting Over Me" by Ronnie Milsap; and "I Don't Need You" by Kenny Rogers.
Yet, if you didn't like those songs, there were any number of 15 others you may have liked, by acts and artists from Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty's duet, to the Greg Kihn Band, Air Supply, the Stars on 45 and the Beatles' medley, Rick Springfield, the duet by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross, the Beach Boys (and their medley), the Electric Light Orchestra, Journey, the Commodores, the Pointer Sisters, Joey Scarbury, Manhattan Transfer, Marty Balin and the Alan Parsons Project. That show was about the best one I could imagine, and August 1981 truly was one of the last times that CHR could truly say they offered something for everyone.
August 1980, meanwhile ... just seems meh to me. Again, yes, you have Billy Joel still in there with "It's Still Rock and Roll to Me" (and his then new song "Don't Ask Me Why") and I'd definitely play "Magic" by Olivia Newton John a lot, and same with Diana Ross' "Upside Down." I admit I even kind of like the sleepy, dreamy "Sailing" by Christopher Cross. The two country songs I'd keep are Eddie Rabbitt's "Drivin' My Life Away" and Johnny Lee's "Lookin' For Love" (the latter which, oddly, got played earlier this year on Bartley's "Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits" program). And I'm sure there's a few more good songs, but the overall thing is bland to me. Too many core songs from the 1985 show for me to overlook, and that includes must plays/haves from Tears for Fears, Dire Straits, Huey Lewis & the News, Paul Young, John Parr, Bryan Adams ... just too many to list.
On the same side, I'd have played 1970 for the 1970s package.
Brian
|
|
|
Post by jmack19 on Aug 22, 2016 15:23:55 GMT -5
Color me skeptical that very many stations will pick up the '84. KOLA & WMGN did not hesitate this week, as both go with 1982. KOKZ is going with '82.
|
|
|
Post by cursereversed on Aug 23, 2016 13:37:32 GMT -5
While I am a little surprised at the plethora of 1984 I'm not as surprised as some of you for a few reasons. 1. I'm not sure Premiere puts as much thought into the "B" shows as you might expect. They are probably more concerned with the "A" shows and just find something usable and previously aired for the "B" shows. 2. Ghostbusters. Remember the movie, while not as good (either critically or financially) as some people might have expected, hasn't bombed as badly as others predicted. 2. Prince. Methinks they're going to play as many countdowns with him on it as possible for the rest of the year, and they've already gone heavy on him since he passed. They would especially want to go for a show with him in it twice.
|
|
|
Post by matt on Aug 23, 2016 14:13:08 GMT -5
^My guess is simply that 1983 and 1984, by virtue of the fact that they are the only two years that stand alone as 'A' shows, get the highest cumulative ratings of any years in the 80's series and are therefore going to be chosen more often than other years on average. If you're looking at it from the standpoint of even rotation and not ratings, 1986 or '87 would've made more sense as the 'B' show this weekend, as we just got 1984 two weeks ago, and 8/25/84 was aired on this weekend last year.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2016 15:05:16 GMT -5
I'm not sure why anyone thinks any year comes too fast. If there's an A and B show you are going to run out of different years in 5 weeks max, 4 for the rest of the year.
|
|
|
Post by Jessica on Aug 23, 2016 15:26:55 GMT -5
Eh I don't mind another 1984 show, I'm easy like that. I prefer mid and late 80s anyways. 1980-1983 had some highlights but to me 1984-1989 were the best years musically. Anything is better than Christopher (gag me) Cross and Air (ugh) Supply.
|
|