Dan Taylor Exits WCBS-FM

[Shredder]

My thought is that CBS might have wanted to get rid of him for a while,and that he didn't quite fit in with the shannon era cbs fm. quite like how mr.g 'retired' from morning radio and elliot came in. the fact that he suddenly 'left' and race was immediately announced soon after is suspicious at best.

that's my un educated theory.

In un related news.. saw a most amusing post from the dentist on this topic over at his board. Apparently prorgaming a website, hosting a semi regular net radio show host and writing web forum articles makes him a huge expert to be respected . guy doesn't see how it makes it seem like he has an ego .

 

[erwin33]

Who's taking over Dan Taylor's shift until Race Taylor is taking over on july 22th? I don't see a DJ in their schedule?

 

[Shredder]

Who's taking over Dan Taylor's shift until Race Taylor is taking over on july 22th? I don't see a DJ in their schedule?

Matt Sneed or Randy Davis seem to be the two usual fill ins. maybe they will rotate?

 

[Kent]

After the initial allegations against Taylor were published, I saw a handful of posts here and elsewhere saying Taylor had a foul personality. Obviously, you can't trust everything you read on the internet, but, between what was covered in the Post and elsewhere, I believed them credible enough that I quit listening to CBS FM in the midday. I doubt, however, Entercom cares much what I think given that I live 1,000 miles away and listened only via streaming. When I first heard he was out earlier this week, my first inclination was to believe budget cuts were the reason, especially when corporate has seemed hellbent on getting rid of people the past few months.

 

[CurtisNEPA]

Perhaps if Todd could reunite with Scott Shannon for the mornings?

As for how CBS-FM is running nowadays, it seems that it is shifting its focus towards the younger demographic now that they are playing more 80's and 90's and less on the 70's or even earlier. Checking their playlist logged between 7pm and 11pm, I found that only 8(70's) were played, while the rest are all 80's and three songs are from the '90s. So, I'm now classifying it as an "80's station", as most other Entercom classic stations are doing. So, CBS-FM has evolved dramatically to keep up with the times. And who knows? Maybe some day we will all get to hear the songs from 2K from artists like Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, and N'Sync!

 

[TheBigA]

As for how CBS-FM is running nowadays, it seems that it is shifting its focus towards the younger demographic

Depends....my view is they're staying with the same demographic, by appealing to people who are now moving into their late 40s and early 50s. People who grew up in the 80s and spent the 90s having kids and building families. Twenty-five years ago, they were listening to WPLJ or Z100. Now that music and those personalities are on WCBS-FM.

 

[CurtisNEPA]

Depends....my view is they're staying with the same demographic, by appealing to people who are now moving into their late 40s and early 50s. People who grew up in the 80s and spent the 90s having kids and building families. Twenty-five years ago, they were listening to WPLJ or Z100. Now that music and those personalities are on WCBS-FM.

And in the next year or two, the oldest of the millennials will be turning 40. And not to mention, we are approaching the new decade, so they might be going to start sprinkling in the early 2000's pretty soon.

 

[Tibbs4]

This is interesting. As 2020 approaches, it seems to me that there will be some rather interesting "music reactions" to the fact that what is already old in 2019 will seem REALLY old in 2020. I have noticed more and more transitions away from 70s in various playlists each month this year. I think you will see some almost chaotic, knee-jerk last minute changes as the year ends so stations will be set for the sound of 2020. Still seems like a year that should be decades away!


I will say that Dan Taylor did have the old school "guy with the good set of pipes syndrome" which, in today's radio, is not always a positive. Dan's dry sense of humor was good, if you listened intently. But, who does that in 2019? His presentation was certainly polished, but probably somewhat dated as CBS-FM has continued to evolve away from the image of being that OLD oldies station. My guess is he was a little slow and mundane on his delivery for management as the music has evolved.

Look at the energy of Broadway Bill. I actually saw where someone on Youtube made a mean comment about his voice not being deep enough. I never did reply to that moron, who obviously does not get radio. Broadway is almost 70. Sounds like he is in his mid-40s and truly at his best and most focused for his many years OF making people listen.

 

[John FL]

And in the next year or two, the oldest of the millennials will be turning 40. And not to mention, we are approaching the new decade, so they might be going to start sprinkling in the early 2000's pretty soon.

It's already started. Just to name a few songs, WCBS-FM plays "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train. There's Smash Mouth's "I'm a Believer" that's been on the playlist for quite a while. This isn't even the first summer WCBS-FM has played Kid Rock's "All Summer Long."

I've given a lot of thought to where variety based classic stations are heading and I'm convinced it's featuring more and more songs that were once the main staple of Hot AC formats with occasional plays from the past. If someone hasn't already said it, it's probably another logical reason to hire Race Taylor.

The other day they played the 60's "Build Me Up Buttercup." It's easy to become a train wreck but WCBS-FM has it nailed down. They know what they are doing. The next few months should prove interesting.

 

[TheBigA]

This isn't even the first summer WCBS-FM has played Kid Rock's "All Summer Long."

Which is a very interesting song, based on two 70s songs: Sweet Home Alabama and Werewolves of London. It may be a recent hit, but it sounds like a classic.

 

[andreajesus]

And in the next year or two, the oldest of the millennials will be turning 40. And not to mention, we are approaching the new decade, so they might be going to start sprinkling in the early 2000's pretty soon.

and, suffice it to say, as others have said it on this thread - this is not "your mother's oldies station" - they are DEFINITELY NOT aiming for the older demographic (me)

 

[Shredder]

and, suffice it to say, as others have said it on this thread - this is not "your mother's oldies station" - they are DEFINITELY NOT aiming for the older demographic (me)

hence why people pay for services like satellite, to get more variety that radio refuses to give you.

I love their selection of 40's music whenever i feel the need to relax!

 

[TheBigA]

hence why people pay for services like satellite, to get more variety that radio refuses to give you.

I love their selection of 40's music whenever i feel the need to relax!

It depends. They play a lot of 40s music on WBGO. Just maybe not the specific titles you want to hear.

Truthfully, when you consider the number of options, there are quite a few programming choices available on OTA radio if you seek them out. There are lots of 60s oldies stations in the area. Just not in Manhattan. If you ever get tired with the music on one station, just hit the scan button. You'll quickly find a lot of songs you've never heard before and didn't know existed. They may not be in your particular taste, but they will be different.

 

[davideduardo]

hence why people pay for services like satellite, to get more variety that radio refuses to give you.

I love their selection of 40's music whenever i feel the need to relax!

You answered your question with your comment.

Most people who subscribe to Sirius XM do so for reasons that have little to do with deep playlist variety.

The main reasons are:

Travelers who don't like having to find a new station every few hours (or less).

Small city residents who like a niche format that can't exist as a competitive local format.

Listeners who are seniors who like music of the 60 and earlier that can't be programmed on commercial radio for economic reasons.

People who don't like to hear commercials and are willing to pay not to hear them.

If you like hearing 40's songs, you want a format that has no way of thriving on an ad-supported station. Isn't it fortunate that you have alternatives? In the past, you'd have to have bought 8-Tracks, cassettes or CDs to listen.

 

[andreajesus]

and, ladies and gentlemen, getting back to the title of this thread - we can speculate all we want - but suffice it to say, there was ONE huge mitigating factor - plus the demographics (or lack of demographics) - you guys do the math

 

[gr8oldies]

I've made this point before. We have more access to music, most of which can be enjoyed free or low cost, than any other generation. Thanks to digital technology, our favorite artists are forever alive and in their prime. If my Mom wanted to hear a song she danced to in 1954 in the 1990s, she was mostly out of luck, and there was no Music of Your Life affiliate where she lived. So kwitch' yer' bellyachin', fellow boomers and enjoy what's there

You answered your question with your comment.

Most people who subscribe to Sirius XM do so for reasons that have little to do with deep playlist variety.

The main reasons are:

Travelers who don't like having to find a new station every few hours (or less).

Small city residents who like a niche format that can't exist as a competitive local format.

Listeners who are seniors who like music of the 60 and earlier that can't be programmed on commercial radio for economic reasons.

People who don't like to hear commercials and are willing to pay not to hear them.

If you like hearing 40's songs, you want a format that has no way of thriving on an ad-supported station. Isn't it fortunate that you have alternatives? In the past, you'd have to have bought 8-Tracks, cassettes or CDs to listen.

 

[TheBigA]

So kwitch' yer' bellyachin', fellow boomers and enjoy what's there

They want what they want when they want it, and they want it for free. It's not about access to the content. Most of these boomers own the vinyl and the turntables to play it on. They demand that they hear it on the radio. For free.

 

[AceBiscuits]

As a younger guy I will say that the current CBS-FM formula is interesting to say the least. Q104.3 is preset 1 in my car and WCBS is preset 2. I don’t care for the 90’s pop, and kind of wince when I hear Shakira on CBS-FM but I do like the emphasis on 80’s music. From my own experience I can definitely say that young people in their 20’s and 30’s today do really like 80’s music, and I’m sure that Jim Ryan and co. can attest. I think the moves that they’re making will certainly pay off.

Also, Broadway is near 70?! He certainly doesn’t look or sound like it... He kills it on the air. God bless him!

 

[Syfy]

As a younger guy I will say that the current CBS-FM formula is interesting to say the least. Q104.3 is preset 1 in my car and WCBS is preset 2. I don’t care for the 90’s pop, and kind of wince when I hear Shakira on CBS-FM but I do like the emphasis on 80’s music. From my own experience I can definitely say that young people in their 20’s and 30’s today do really like 80’s music, and I’m sure that Jim Ryan and co. can attest. I think the moves that they’re making will certainly pay off.

Also, Broadway is near 70?! He certainly doesn’t look or sound like it... He kills it on the air. God bless him!

What do you consider younger guy because if you over 35 thats not young.

 

[Tibbs4]

AceBiscuits - BB tuned 68 in early May. Married to Beth Bacall, who works at the Fish in ATL and has five grown kids. Works out daily. Hence the guns! lol. Readily admits to seeing the light and only able to maintain the success by being focused, sober and faithful.

There really are few 40+ years in the biz true veteran survivors of PPM and all the changes in radio that are working, much less doing better work now than in their 20s, 30s and/or 40s. Bill is just that. And one of the nicest people you will EVER meet.

kid rauhl - watch the age comments. I might call for a ban on you. "KIDding". Maybe. lol

I wonder how many hours a week you guys really listen to music from the 40's? Man, I thought I was the oldest on here. I will dig some good old jazz and blues a few times a month.