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We've mentioned the power of radio in shaping the music of our "Seasons." But, what did Top 40 or Free-Form radio really sound like?

You can thank Ron Jacobs for these great recreations of classic Top 40 radio, from Jumpin' George Oxford at KSAN (San Francisco) to Dr Don Rose at WQXI (Atlanta). The Cruisin' series offered a brief glimpse into what made these DJs so popular and trend-setting. You can hear how radio changed from a personality-driven fun time to a tighly-controlled corporate money machine in just a few years. Mike Royer's fantastic artwork let's you follow along as Eddie & Peg grow up right in front of your very eyes! Look for the cars in the series up thru 1963. Details, man.

When Progressive (free-form, or whatever term you want) radio began, it was wide open and fun. Only later did the AOR format come along and destroy the creativity of the on-air talent. The Golden Age of Underground Radio showcases two of California's legendary "cool" DJs and how their shows sounded. Of particular note is the contrast of B Mitchel Reid and his move from fast-patter WMCA in 1963 to the laid-back sound at KMET in the late 60s (he went to Monterey Pop and saw the light).

Growing up in the New York area in the 60s, I was lucky to claim WABC & WMCA as my car radio friends, while WNEW-FM was available for all the great new sounds. Want to hear what New York radio was like then? Check out New York Radio Archive for air-checks and print ads from the big stations. Another source of radio air-checks (mostly Top 40) is REELRADIO Reel Top 40 Radio Repository . Search the internets for your favorite radio stations from the past. You'll be surprised at what you find. With audio editing software, you can "unscope" an airheck and have your own time portal. Scott Muni will fill a CD soon!

For a quick read into the changes radio went thru over the years, check this section of the New York Radio Archive . Musicradio77 has a most unusual radio show aircheck: WNEW-FM saluting WABC when they changed format to all-talk in 1982. WNEW-FM recognized the important place that WABC meant to their own listeners. The show features WABC jingles, air checks and interviews with Big Dan, Scottso, Bobalu, and Cousin Brucie. This wasn't a quickie handjob, but a two-hour tribute show—fantastic.

The internet also offers a way out of corporate radio, as you can now stream radio stations from wherever you want. WFMU in New York is legendary, as is WDST in Woodstock, NY (still independant radio).

Wanna hear great music from the 60s to today as put together by a guy who: is a walking encyclodpedia of rock; knows most them; loves old radio & TV; and was a mob consigliere (well, on TV anyway? Then, you must check out Little Steven's Underground Garage . Pick any show. They're all an excellent way to relax for two hours. And, try to hunt down Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour. 53 outstanding shows from 2006-2008. Amazing radio shows, all themed with music and history from all genres and years. Phenomenal.

2022 Update: Added a link at the bottom to the extremely useful website that is all about radio station surveys. ARSA - The Airheads Radio Survey Archive is where you can spend hours checking out your old station or some of the giants of the 60s like, hmmm, maybe WABC or WMCA. Check it out. If you join (free), you can search by song or artist to see how they did at various stations (mostly US, but some Canada and other countries).

The original Cruisin' series issued 1956-1962 first, then 1955 and 1963 (in 1972), and ended with 1964-1967 (1973). 1968-1970 were the last batch done. If you want to hear the Cruisin' series, do NOT buy the CD reissues, as they are hacked up versions (due to music rights, as always). Search GEMM or EBay for the vinyl versions. Check out the link at the bottom for the complete Cruisin' story. But, I'm still not sure. Could there be a radio ad that might convince me to buy these swell records?   mmmm, maybe

If you can find it, there is a one-hour demo narrated by Jacobs that plots the history of radio in relation to the audiences and changing times and why the series was created. It has a couple of real airchecks from Alan Freed and BMR (sorry, too big for a blue dot!). Surprisingly, the first series did NOT include BMR (despite Jacobs' glowing highlight of him in the opening of this demo).

Noted in the track listing is what the DJ said the survey number the song was on chart, or if it was an oldie. Just because.

V2.5 Update: No UK releases of these albums.

Here'a a full color Cash Box ad for the first issues (56-62) (7/18/70):

 


Cruisin' 1955
"Jumpin'" George Oxford - KSAN, San Francisco
Increase Records INCM 2000, 1/72
Back Cover

Side One
Opening Theme: Rock And Roll Buddy Morrow  
I Got A Woman Ray Charles 2:48
"Jumpin'" George Rock & Roll Jubilee
Annie Had A Baby Hank Ballard & The Midnighters 2:40
Teen Jive Talk
Sincerely The Moonglows 3:04
Melrose Record Shop commercial
Hearts Of Stone The Charms 2:31
Acme Home Remodelers commercial
My Babe Little Walter 2:34
"Oh Yeh"
Earth Angel The Penguins 2:28
KSAN station ID
Side Two
Maybelline Chuck Berry 2:27
"Jumpin'" George Bar-B-Q Pit jingle (from 1953)
Only You The Platters 2:33
Letter From Korea
Ain't It A Shame Fats Domino 2:24
30th & San Pedro Furniture Warehouse commercial
Story Untold The Nutmegs 2:15
Rogers Men's Store commercial
Bo Diddley Bo Diddley 2:30
Columbus Motors (1955 Dodge) commercial
Pledging My Love Johnny Ace 2:26

Cruisin' 1956
Robin Seymour - WKMH, Dearborn
Increase Records INCM 2001, 6/70
Back Cover

 
8-Track Version

 
Cash Box ad (7/18/70)

Side One
Robin Seymour Theme The Four Lads -
Roll Over Beethoven Chuck Berry 2:30
Recommended Record Stores
Eddie My Love The Teen Queens 3:09
Faygo Root Beer commercial
Why Do Fools Fall In Love Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers(Flyer!) 2:16
Robin Seymour's Original Rock 'n' Roll Review
Tonite Tonite The Mello Kings 2:30
Dog Pound (remote) announcement
Fever Little Willie John 2:40
1956 Ford Commercial with The Four Lads
The Great Pretender The Platters 2:35
WKMH station ID
Side Two
WKMH sports headlines with Van Patrick
Tutti Frutti Little Richard 2:25
Sunday Show Promo
Stranded In The Jungle The Cadets 3:01
Merchants Green Stamp commercial
Speedo The Cadillacs 2:27
WKMH jingle
Gee The Crows(oldie) 2:16
Budweiser commercial with The Crew Cuts
In The Still Of The Night The Five Satins 3:04
Detroit Times commercial
Honky Tonk Bill Doggett(#1) 2:36
Robin Seymour Theme The Four Lads -

 


Cruisin' 1957
Joe Niagra - WIBG, Philadelphia
Increase Records INCM 2002, 6/70
Back Cover

Side One
Joe Niagra Theme
Susie Q Dale Hawkins(#17) 2:12
Muntz TV Commercial
Happy, Happy Birthday Baby The Tuneweavers 2:17
Gelatin-Plus & Rayco Commercial
School Days Chuck Berry 2:35
WIBG Jingle
A Thousand Miles Away The Heartbeats(#13) 2:22
The WIBG Weather Sound
Party Doll Buddy Knox & The Rhythm Orchids 2:01
1957 Ford Commercial
Goodnight Sweetheart The Spaniels(oldie) 2:44
WIBG station ID
Side Two
Little Darlin' The Diamonds(#6) 2:05
Maternity B.V.M. Record Hop Announcement
Over The Mountain, Across The Sea Johnny & Joe(New Release) 2:10
Gillette Shaving & WIBG Calling All Cars
Bony Moronie Larry Williams 2:31
WIBG Community Club Awards Promo
To The Aisle The Five Satins(#3) 2:41
WIBG Newstip Promo
Honeycomb Jimmie Rodgers(#1) 2:12
1957 Mercury Commercial
Long Lonely Nights Lee Andrews & The Hearts 2:16
WIBG Jingle

 


Cruisin' 1958
Jack Carney - WIL, St Louis
Increase Records INCM 2003, 6/70
Back Cover

Side One
Jack Carney Theme
At The Hop Danny & The Juniors 2:31
WIL Back to School contest
Tequila The Champs(#1) 2:09
1958 Mercury commercial
Book Of Love The Monotones 2:18
WIL Summertime Jingle
Rock And Roll Music Chuck Berry 2:34
Pookie Snackenberg Button Bit & WIL Jingle
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine Jimmie Rodgers 2:22
Superior Stone Ad & WIL College Of Musical Knowledge Contest
Short Shorts The Royal Teens 2:31
WIL Station ID
Side Two
Chantilly Lace The Big Bopper(#7) 2:20
Radio Give-away Spot & Gillette commercial
Do You Wanna Dance? Bobby Freeman 2:22
Old Spice commercial
Rockin' Robin Bobby Day(Brand New!) 2:30
WIL jingle
Get A Job The Silhouettes(#14) 2:25
Gary Owens Show plug
Ten Commandments Of Love Harvey & The Moonglows 3:59
1958 Chevrolet commercial
Reber Rouser Duane Eddy 2:04
WIL jingle

 


Cruisin' 1959
Hunter Hancock - KGFJ, Los Angeles
Increase Records INCM 2004, 6/70
Back Cover

Side One
Hunter Hancock Theme
(Baby) Hully Gully The Olympics 2:03
Jordan High School Record Hop
There Is Something On Your Mind Big Jay McNeely 3:10
Since I Don't Have You The Skyliners 2:35
Chuck Berry Bit
Almost Grown Chuck Berry 2:16
Saturday Evening Post Commercial
What A Difference A Day Makes Dinah Washington 2:35
Champion Spark Plug Commercial
Say Man Bo Diddley(oldie) 3:04
KGFJ Station ID
Side Two
Sixteen Candles The Crests 2:50
Personality Lloyd Price 2:35
Dolphin's of Hollywood Commercial
It's Just A Matter Of Time Brook Benton 2:26
Sea Of Love Phil Phillips 2:30
I Only Have Eyes For You The Flamingos 3:03
Robert Hall Commercial
Kansas City Wilbert Harrison 2:18
Hunter Hancock Theme

Note: Hunter mentions the Silver Dollar Survey for most songs, but gives no numbers
 

 


Cruisin' 1960
Dick Biondi - WKBW, Buffalo
Increase Records INCM 2005, 6/70
Back Cover

Side One
Dick Biondi Theme
You Talk Too Much Joe Jones 2:30
1960 Lark commercial, St Mary's Record Hop Plug
Tears On My Pillow Little Anthony & The Imperials(oldie) 2:05
WKBW Big Weather
Baby, You Got What It Takes Brook Benton & Dinah Washington(#12) 2:42
Wardynski Sausage Commercial
What In The World's Come Over You Jack Scott 2:39
Biondi's Pick of the Week:
Finger Poppin' Time Hank Ballard & The Midnighters(pick of week) 2:30
Budweiser commercial
See You In September The Tempos 2:01
WKBW station ID
Side Two
Alley Oop The Hollywood Argyles 2:55
Gillette Commercial and Jingle
Stay Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs 1:37
Genessee Beer Commercial
Running Bear Johnny Preston(#3) 2:33
Elvis Presley Bit
The Big Hurt Toni Fisher 2:09
L&M Commercial
Because They're Young Duane Eddy 1:59
Norwich High Record Hop "Thank You"
Fannie Mae Buster Brown 2:48

 


Cruisin' 1961
Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsburg - WMEX, Boston
Increase Records INCM 2006, 6/70
Back Cover

Side One
Arnie Ginsburg Theme The 3D's  
Blue Moon The Marcels(#7) 2:15
WMEX Tower of Talent
My True Story The Jive Five 2:30
Adventure Car Hop commercial
Nadine Chuck Berry(#4) 2:25
WMEX jingle
Wooden Heart Joe Dowell 2:00
WMEX Mystery City Contest
But I Do Clarence "Frogman" Henry(#2) 2:15
1961 Ford Falcon Futura Commercial
Beep Beep The Playmates(oldie) 3:04
Vote PSA, WMEX station ID
Side Two
Arnie Ginsburg Theme Freddie Cannon  
Tossin' & Turnin' Bobby Lewis(#10) 2:10
WMEX Teacher Of The Day contest
Daddy's Home Shep & The Limelights 2:47
Pal Mal Rock Commercial with Mal, The 3D's, and Arnie
Runaway Del Shannon(#1) 2:17
WMEX jingle
Barbara Ann The Regents 2:12
Medford Twin Drive-in, Fenway DJ promo
Ya Ya Lee Dorsey(pick to click) 2:17
1961 Pontiac commercial
Hideaway Freddie King 2:34

Note: Pegging Nadine as #4 was looking into the future, as the record wasn't released until Feb 64!
 

 


Cruisin' 1962
Russ "Weird Beard" Knight - KLIF, Dallas
Increase Records INCM 2007, 6/70
Back Cover

Side One
KLIF News Headlines
Peppermint Twist Joey Dee & The Starlighters 1:54
Soldier Boy The Shirelles(#113) 2:40
L&M Cigarettes Ad & KLIF Summer Spectacular
I Need Your Lovin' Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford 2:57
This Knight's Bullseye
Hey Baby Bruce Channel 2:14
KLIF Master Control
Let Me In The Sensations 2:53
Weather & Skyland Chrysler commercial
Johnny Angel Shelley Fabares 2:05
KLIF station ID
Side Two
KLIF News Headlines
Duke Of Earl Gene Chandler(Pick Hit) 2:13
You'll Lose A Good Thing Barbara Lynn 2:25
Gillette commercial
The Wanderer Dion 2:40
KLIF ESP promo
Goodbye Cruel World James Darren 2:19
Flying High In The Dallas Sky
Sealed With A Kiss Brian Hyland 2:38
Mennen Skin Bracer ad & KLIF DJ Trading Stamp promo
Locomotion Little Eva 2:12
Show close

 


Cruisin' 1963
B Mitchel Reed - WMCA, New York
Increase Records INCM 2008, 1/72
Back Cover

Side One
Opening Theme: Hand Clappin' Red Prysock  
Easier Said Than Done The Essex 2:08
WMCA "Good Guy" Sweatshirt Winner Announcement & BMR "Bell Ringer" intro to...
Sally Go Round The Roses The Jaynettes 2:38
WMCA "Good Guys" Song
He's So Fine The Chiffons 1:53
1963 Dodge Commercial
Twist & Shout The Isley Brothers(oldie) 2:33
Green Acres Promo
Baby It's You The Shirelles 2:40
"Name It And Claim It" Winner
It's My Party Leslie Gore(#17) 2:19
WMCA station ID
Side Two
Walk Right In The Rooftop Singers 2:32
Litter Basket Public Service Song
Hey Girl Freddie Scott 3:04
BMR Correspondent's Report
Denise Randy & The Rainbows(#24) 1:57
WMCA "That's The Way To Spend Your Day" Song
Mama Didn't Lie Jan Bradley 2:02
1963 Rambler Commercial
Hey Paula Paul & Paula 2:25
"Musical Love Letters" Contest Winner
Louie, Louie The Kingsmen(#2) 2:24

Note: BMR moved to the West Coast (back to KFWB), went to Monterey Pop, grew his hair long and became a hip story teller on
KMET, Los Angeles. Another famous NY DJ did the same thing, the legendary Scott Muni (WABC to WNEW-FM).

Rated 5 Big Stars as WMCA (and WABC) helped form my teen years (along with Mad magazine).
 

 


Cruisin' 1964
Johnny Holliday - WHK, Cleveland
Increase Records INCM 2009, 9/73
Back Cover

Side One
Johnny Holliday Theme
Harlem Shuffle Bob & Earl(#22) 2:47
Salute to Warrensville Heights High Tigers
Nitty Gritty Shirley Ellis 2:12
Budweiser Commercial
Dang Me Roger Miller 1:47
WHK Action Central News Promo
Chapel Of Love The Dixie Cups 2:45
1964 Rambler Commercial
Since I Fell For You Lenny Welch 2:53
Kahn's Weiner Commercial
The Girl From Ipanema Getz/Gilberto 2:44
Side Two
"My Mommy Listens To WHK" Promo
The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) Betty Everett 2:11
Coca-Cola Commercial with The Limelighters
Talk Back Trembling Lips Johnny Tillotson 2:35
WHK Cash Quiz Jackpot Promo
It's All Right The Impressions(oldie) 2:48
Miss Teenage Cleveland Announcement
Funny Joe Hinton 3:07
American Lamb Council Commercial with Jane Wyatt
Remember (Walkin' In The Sand) The Shangri-Las 2:18
WHK Radio Wonders Basketball Team Announcement
Suspicion Terry Stafford 2:28
WHK Color Channel 14 Jingle

 


Cruisin' 1965
Robert W Morgan - KHJ, Los Angeles
Increase Records INCM 2010, 9/73
Back Cover

Side One
KHJ ID & Robert W Morgan Jingle
Hang On Sloopy The McCoys(#6) 2:50
1965 Rambler Commercial
Wooly Bully Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs 2:20
Thrifty Drug Stores Jingles & Commercial
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' The Righteous Brothers(#21) 3:50
KHJ Magic Key ("Boss" Mustang) contest Promo
The Birds & The Bees Jewel Akens(#17) 2:07
"Mr Zip" Public Service Announcement
King Of The Road Roger Miller(#10) 2:25
KHJ-TV Beatle Special Promo & "Golden" Jingle
Sweet Little Sixteen Chuck Berry(oldie) 2:14
Side Two
"It's 8:30 in Boss Angeles!"
The Name Game Shirley Ellis(#4) 2:40
Standard Shoe Stores Commercial & Sonny & Cher school PSA
The "In" Crowd The Ramsey Lewis Trio(Hitbound) 2:58
"It's Boss" Promo
It Ain't Me Babe The Turtles(#7) 2:07
1965 Studebaker Commercial & singing weather spot
Downtown Petula Clark 3:01
UCLA Bruin Football Announcement & "Boss" Mustang give-away promo
Eve Of Destruction Barry McGuire(#1) 3:20
"The Outlaws Is Coming" Commercial
Lover's Concerto The Toys 2:34

 


Cruisin' 1966
Pat O'Day - KJR, Seattle
Increase Records INCM 2011, 9/73
Back Cover

Side One
Pat O'Day Theme
Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels 3:30
Boeing 50th Anniversary Salute
Sunny Bobby Hebb 2:45
1966 Plymouth Barracuda Commercial
Wipeout The Surfaris 2:12
KJR All American Datebook
Soul & Inspiration The Righteous Brothers(#1) 2:57
Washington Fryer Commercial
Psychotic Reaction The Count Five(Pick Hit) 2:56
1966 Continental Commercial
Born A Woman Sandy Posey 2:06
KJR Channel 95 Jingle
Side Two
KJR Number One Announcement
Hanky Panky Tommy James & the Shondells 2:59
1966 Chrysler Commercial
Walk Away, Renee The Left Banke 2:39
1966 Pacific Northwest Band Championship Announcement
Lil' Red Riding Hood Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs 2:40
Parker's All-City Dance Commercial
See You In September The Happenings 2:25
Jay Jacobs Jingle & Commercial
California Dreaming The Mamas & The Papas 2:32
Seattle Sea Fair Skipper Pin Announcement
Sweet Pea Tommy Roe 2:38

 


Cruisin' 1967
Dr Don Rose - WQXI, Atlanta
Increase Records INCM 2012, 9/73
Back Cover

Side One
Dr Don Rose Theme
Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) John Fred & His Playboy Band 2:47
WQXI Hole-In-One Contest Plug
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Jay & The Techniques 2:41
1967 Ford Commercial
Happy Together The Turtles 2:56
WQXI Secret Student Announcement
Society's Child Janis Ian 2:59
Morgan Cleaners Commercial
I Think We're Alone Now Tommy James & The Shondells 2:08
Dr Don's Birthday Book
Gimme Little Sign Brenton Wood 2:20
Side Two
WQXI Station ID & News
(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet The Blues Magoos 2:10
WQXI 'Tenna Topper Contest Promo
Snoopy vs The Red Baron The Royal Guardsmen(oldie) 2:43
1967 Rambler Commercial
98.6 Keith 2:45
The WQXI Atlantan Of The Day
Little Bit O' Soul The Music Explosion 2:18
John Smith Chevrolet Commercial
The Rain, The Park & Other Things The Cowsills 2:57
Falcon Factbook Announcement
Incense And Peppermints Strawberry Alarm Clock 2:37
WQXI "Good, Good Morning" Jingle

 

Not saving the best for last...
The last three records in the series (released in 1988, fifteen years past prime) were not produced by Ron Jacobs - and it shows. Not only in the production values, but the "hits" were taking a down turn. And lots more "Oldies" are appearing.

1968 is the shortest (just over a half-hour, most others strive for 45 minutes) and just doesn't work. However, Harv Moore used an actual 1969 air check, just recorded an intro and outro (with poor jokes!). You can really tell the difference!

The last one (1970) spotlights "larw-n-order" in a political ad that's sorta repeated in the news bulletin that starts side two. Annoyingly, the weather forecast keeps changing. It also crosses over into 1971, as noted.

There was one other record issued in this series (besides the sampler). It featured WAMO Pittsburgh's Porky Chedwick trying his best to recreate a 1956 show about thirty-five years later (1993). Too forced, but great sounds! I believe that was the only one that started out life as a CD.

 


Cruisin' 1968
Johnny Dark - WCAO, Baltimore
Increase Records INCR 1968, 7/88
Back Cover

Side One
Johnny Dark - WCAO Intro
Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf 2:46
60 Calling Promo, Double Mint Gum Commercial, WCAO Promo
I Wish It Would Rain The Temptations 2:35
Jack Edwards Promo
Spooky Classic IV 2:42
Make It Or Break It Promo, WCAO Promo
Cry Like A Baby Box Tops 2:27
Weeper Of The Week
Honey Bobby Goldsboro 3:50
Side Two
Johnny Dark WCAO, Carling Black Label Commercial
Angel Of The Morning Merrilee Rush 3:04
Girl Watcher The O'Kaysions 2:30
Gene Creasy Promo, Wink Soft Drink Commercial
Midnight Confession The Grass Roots 2:29
Love Child The Supremes 2:56
I Heard It Through The Grapevine Marvin Gaye(#1) 3:12
Johnny Dark WCAO Promo

 


Cruisin' 1969
Harv "The Boy Next Door" Moore - WPGC, Washington, DC
Increase Records INCR 1969, 7/88
Back Cover

Side One
Harv Moore Intro
Lover Please Clyde McPhatter 1:57
Colt Ford Spot
He Will Break Your Heart The Groovers 2:50
Tequila The Champs(oldie) 2:05
WPGC Sport
Working On A Groovy Thing Fifth Dimension 3:06
Hann's Shoes Commercial
Talk to Me Sunny & The Sunglows(oldie) 2:36
Carling Black Label Commercial
Side Two
Abraham, Martin & John Smokey Robinson & The Miracles 2:54
WPGC Promo, Coke Commercial
My Boyfriend's Back The Angels(oldie) 2:32
Two In A Row Promo
The Israelites Desmond Dekker & The Aces 2:30
Tanya Suntan Lotion Commercial, McDonald's Commercial
Pushin' Too Hard The Seeds(oldie) 2:25
My Cherie Amour Stevie Wonder 2:42
Harv Moore WPGC Promo

 


Cruisin' 1970
Kris Erik Stevens - WLS, Chicago
Increase Records INCR 1970, 7/88
Side One
Kris Erik Stevens - WLS opening
Spirit In The Sky Norman Greenbaum(oldie) 3:57
Sears Record Sale commercial, March of Dimes PSA, Weather/WLS sports
Drowning In The Sea Of Love Joe Simon [1971] 3:15
Joe Woods for Cook County Board commercial, WLS promo
Green-Eyed Lady Sugarloaf 2:58
WLS promo
Gypsy Woman Brian Hyland 2:32
Coke commercial
Vehicle The Ides Of March 2:53
Pantry Food Mart commercial, WLS More Music promo
One Less Bell To Answer The Fifth Dimension 3:29
Side Two
WLS News Special, 89 Hour Color TV WLS promo, Rock of Chicago
Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You Wilson Pickett [1971] 2:46
Eastern Airlines commercial, Big Brothers of Chicago PSA, WLS Number One Oldie:
Will You Love Me Tomorrow The Shirelles(oldie) 2:48
Windy City weather, National Conference of Christians and Jews PSA
Carling Black Label commercial, Kris Erik Stevens promo, Pepperidge Farm commercial
Sunshine Jonathan Edwards [1971] 2:16
George W Dunne political commercial
Celebrate Three Dog Night(oldie) 3:02
"Chicago Today" commercial
New World Coming Mama Cass 2:12

 


Cruisin' Years
Sampler of previous editions
Increase Records INCR 1000, ?/85

Note: Shown here just for the cover!
 

 


Links!  

Cruisin' Record series story (Thank you internet wabac machine!).
Be sure to read the The Cruisin' Story (upper left button, below the records). All the liner notes are there, too.
Hear them all at: Archive.org not anymore—look elsewhere

 


Golden Age of Underground Radio V1
Tom Donahue - KSAN, San Francisco
DCC Compact Classics, 10/89
Side One
Tom Donahue Sign On :33
Fresh Garbage Spirit 3:11
Tom Donahue Raps :19
Time Has Come Today The Chambers Bros 11:04
So You Want To Be A Rock And Roll Star The Byrds 2:02
Family Dog commercial 1:02
Get Together The Youngbloods 4:34
Tom Donahue Raps :19
Shoot Out On The Plantation Leon Russell 3:22
Leopold Records 1:37
Hurdy Gurdy Man Donovan 3:12
Tom Donahue Raps :28
I'd Love To Change The World Ten Years After 3:42
Jeans West commercial 1:07
KSAN Newscast from 1969 1:38
On The Road Again Canned Heat 3:21
Leopold Records 1:37
What About Me Quicksilver Messenger Service 6:38
Tom Donahue Raps :57
Tom Donahue closing :41
Scottish Tea The Amboy Dukes 3:59

 


Golden Age of Underground Radio V2
B Mitchel Reed - KMET, Los Angeles
DCC Compact Classics, 10/89
Side One
B Mitchel Reed Sign-On :08
I Got A Line On You Spirit 2:39
Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) Donovan w Jeff Beck Group 3:19
B Mitchel Reed Raps :53
Honky Tonk Woman Ike & Tina Turner 3:08
Hip Bagel 1:05
Rollin' And Tumblin' Canned Heat 3:06
Killing Floor The Electric Flag 4:11
Leather Ltd 1:00
Jeans West :15
Only You Know And I Know Dave Mason 4:04
B Mitchel Reed Raps 1:19
You Can't Do That Harry Nilsson 2:18
B Mitchel Reed Raps :58
Eight Miles High The Byrds 3:33
Alone Again Or Love 3:13
B Mitchel Reed Raps :52
The Pusher Steppenwolf 5:49
B Mitchel Reed Raps :06
Music Odyssey   :48
Fat Bernie's Waterbeds :52
KMET News 1:54
Nature's Way Spirit 2:29
Wooden Ships Jefferson Airplane 6:21
B Mitchel Reed Raps :17
Grateful Dead Concert 1:02
B Mitchel Reed Raps :45
Witchi-Tai-To Brewer & Shipley 6:54
B Mitchel Reed Sign-Off :10
The City Mark-Almond 10:22

Note: BMR came from WMCA in NY, where he was know as the fastest mouth in the East. Quite the change, eh?


Links!
Musicradio 77 WABC
WMCA: Fabulous 57
New York Radio Archive
Bay Area Radio Museum
ARSA - The Airheads Radio Survey Archive

 


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