I fit within the target age range for WOGL, growing up with 98 as Hot Hits (and successors like Eagle 106). My anecdotal experience happens to mesh with what David lays out. If there was a "Philly sound" for our demo, it was pretty much Hall & Oates, the Hooters and Boyz II Men within the 80s, hailing from this area (and, of course, by no means were their appeal limited to Philly; early Hooters efforts notwithstanding). I've certainly been exposed to and appreciate the unique "Philly Sound" from earlier eras, just as I can appreciate and respect many sounds from different eras and regions. But on a day-to-day basis, as accompaniment when working, driving, gardening or what have you....no. It holds no real appeal to me, and--frankly--when WOGL first added 80s songs while retaining much of that older library, it was a reason to not listen to them. Too many times I'd hear a song, maybe two I liked, then right away something that made me tune out. What they've done works for me; I know it ticks off those who came before, just as future evolutions will tick me and my cohort off when they inevitably come. I'd like to think, though, that I can keep a level head and understand that business necessitates change.
