We haven’t done a “countdown” feature in quite a while and I thought it would be fun to do one. I‘ve
checked out a number of classic hit “specials” this holiday weekend from across the country and if anything, it’s good seeing the return of some real classics, especially all those pre-Beatles songs, even if only for a few times per year. I figured why shouldn’t we be in on all the fun too so I decided to post.
As a classic hits fanatic, I keep up with how the format is evolving and if you look in the right places, creativity really does exist. This playlist is not the everyday programming kind but rather one that should be aired during long holiday weekends. Listeners enjoy hearing the hits and this list has tons of them. Despite a few recent tweaks, this list was actually completed in March 2012. I did incorporate input from typical N.E. Fla listeners from a couple of marketing projects.
For now, I’d like the music to do the talking. With this type of playlist, I had a strategy in mind when Jax had the format. Well, I missed the boat so to speak as I never had the opportunity to make the case.
I wanted to do a tease presenting a little of the list over the past several days with a grand finale on Labor Day. With the new website, I had a number of issues in that the formatting was off. I wanted to attach a doc but it was too big. At any rate, let’s see what happens.
Jacksonville has a long and distinguished Top 40 history and heritage. In the first portion of the list, please note The Classics IV. The band was formed in the mid 60’s here in Jax and they are credited in creating what would be known as soft, southern rock. In the late 60’s, they had 3 monster hits – “Spooky,” “Stormy” and “Traces. The late Dennis Yost was the lead singer and what a fabulous voice he had. At any rate, their music is pretty much shunned today. I’d like to recognize them today for their contributions to Top 40 and even for the connection to what became The Atlanta Rhythm Section.
I am a firm believer in special programming because it is a great way to not only reward listeners or even help differentiate the format from a lot of sameness, but rather it recognizes that there is a lot of creative genius in the music world but they don’t always have their chance to shine.
So, on with the countdown and I hope formatting will not be too much of an issue.
checked out a number of classic hit “specials” this holiday weekend from across the country and if anything, it’s good seeing the return of some real classics, especially all those pre-Beatles songs, even if only for a few times per year. I figured why shouldn’t we be in on all the fun too so I decided to post.
As a classic hits fanatic, I keep up with how the format is evolving and if you look in the right places, creativity really does exist. This playlist is not the everyday programming kind but rather one that should be aired during long holiday weekends. Listeners enjoy hearing the hits and this list has tons of them. Despite a few recent tweaks, this list was actually completed in March 2012. I did incorporate input from typical N.E. Fla listeners from a couple of marketing projects.
For now, I’d like the music to do the talking. With this type of playlist, I had a strategy in mind when Jax had the format. Well, I missed the boat so to speak as I never had the opportunity to make the case.
I wanted to do a tease presenting a little of the list over the past several days with a grand finale on Labor Day. With the new website, I had a number of issues in that the formatting was off. I wanted to attach a doc but it was too big. At any rate, let’s see what happens.
Jacksonville has a long and distinguished Top 40 history and heritage. In the first portion of the list, please note The Classics IV. The band was formed in the mid 60’s here in Jax and they are credited in creating what would be known as soft, southern rock. In the late 60’s, they had 3 monster hits – “Spooky,” “Stormy” and “Traces. The late Dennis Yost was the lead singer and what a fabulous voice he had. At any rate, their music is pretty much shunned today. I’d like to recognize them today for their contributions to Top 40 and even for the connection to what became The Atlanta Rhythm Section.
I am a firm believer in special programming because it is a great way to not only reward listeners or even help differentiate the format from a lot of sameness, but rather it recognizes that there is a lot of creative genius in the music world but they don’t always have their chance to shine.
So, on with the countdown and I hope formatting will not be too much of an issue.
