audioguy said:
I remember when WEEF signed on and their early voice was Jim Lewis.
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I remember when WEEF signed on and their early voice was Jim Lewis.
Prais said:
or WNMP--I don't know what that stood for.
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Mid West Clubber said:
Ahh, Z-95. A real CHR. I know most Chicago radiophiles considered that station to be a steamer, but I have to respectfully disagree. What's so wrong with a Real CHR in Chicago? I know CC or CBS wouldn't touch it with a 10' pole, but CHRs are fun stations. You don't need all the BS that B and Kiss grace us with on a daily basis. Hell, a friend of mine's parents actually won $1000 from Brant Miller on the Z-95 cash call.
I guess it's just nostalgia, but I have fond memories of Z-95. I even listen to WLS sometimes just to hear the old Z-100 jingles that Z-95 used to use. Does anyone besides me think straight-up CHR (or even CHR/Rock, which is what Z-95 was) is even a viable format in major markets anymore?
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Does anyone recall what tune that played in the background when the the WAIT 820 dj would say THIS IS WAIT THE WORLD"S MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC? This was in the 60's and I think thaey played alot of show tunes. Also who were some of the DJ's. My dad always had the station playing in the car. It sounded like Piano music in the background wihen the jock gave the ID.
Dr Wayne said:
I think there was also a harp in the music. Wasn't John Doremus at WAIT for awhile?
I'm with you clone, Z95 was a great station. I think it could work, Big City did it on 92.7/5. They did alright in the ratings,clone said:
despite the signal issues. The KISS that was on 92.7/5 was a much better station than the one CC put on 103.5. It was a true CHR,
not like the way it is now.
I would consider Z-95 as just a regular CHR. WYTZ was especially poppy and repetitive when Jan Jeffries was the PD. Prior to that the station was WLS-FM which was hybrid CHR/Album Rock when they were not simulcasting with WLS(AM). I think Ric Lippincott was PD at the time. Some people labeled the format 'Rock 40', a station that sounds Top 40 but without the Pop, R&B, and Disco that is normally heard on regular Top 40 stations, instead they would play hits by AOR (album oriented rock) artists. I remember around 1983 the main act at 'WLS Fest' at Arlington Park was Judas Priest! Danae Alexander was the emcee.
WEFM was 'Rock 40' for a while in the late 70's. WMET tried 'Rock 40' for a month between formats when they changed from Top 40 to AOR.
No, this format probably is not practical anymore. Music has become more fragmented than it was. Plus, there isn't space on the FM dial for a downtown (or strong signal from the suburbs) station to try it. Back then they didn't have Spanish formats taking up space on the FM dial.
Dr Wayne asked......
Does anyone recall what tune that played in the background when the the WAIT 820 dj would say THIS IS WAIT THE WORLD"S MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC?
Well, doc, it was FRANK SINATRA ans TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS.
No piano.
Here is exactly how it went;
Frank sang "Try a little tenderness."
Then, announcer Ken A. Alexander spoke; "The warmth and tenderness of the world's most beautiful music... on WAIT."
Again, Frank sang "Try a little tenderness."
Wow! I'm the only old fart on here. It feels like it was 15 muunbtes ago.
The format was 2 vocals followed by an instrumental....to counterpoint their sister station on FM, WFMF 100.3, that played 2 instrumentals, then a vocal. WAIT's studio and transmitter was in Elmhurst, IL, office on Michigan Ave, downtown. John Doremus (LIVE - not syndicated) was the morning announcer.
Music on wait came from mostly 33 1/3rpm albums.WAIT was a daytimer on 820 built by and originally owned by Ed Jacker.For a few years, it was a Mutual Radio affiliate.
You're Welcome.
Does anyone recall what tune that played in the background when the the WAIT 820 dj would say THIS IS WAIT THE WORLD"S MOST BEAUTIFUL MUSIC?
Well, doc, it was FRANK SINATRA ans TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS.
No piano.
Here is exactly how it went;
Frank sang "Try a little tenderness."
Then, announcer Ken A. Alexander spoke; "The warmth and tenderness of the world's most beautiful music... on WAIT."
Again, Frank sang "Try a little tenderness."
Wow! I'm the only old fart on here. It feels like it was 15 muunbtes ago.
The format was 2 vocals followed by an instrumental....to counterpoint their sister station on FM, WFMF 100.3, that played 2 instrumentals, then a vocal. WAIT's studio and transmitter was in Elmhurst, IL, office on Michigan Ave, downtown. John Doremus (LIVE - not syndicated) was the morning announcer.
Music on wait came from mostly 33 1/3rpm albums.WAIT was a daytimer on 820 built by and originally owned by Ed Jacker.For a few years, it was a Mutual Radio affiliate.
You're Welcome.
Thanks for reminding me that Ken A. Alexander was the voice. I can still hear his voice in my mind, but I couldn't remember his name.
Prais said:
I knew I remembered the harp.
Prais said:
In 64 WAIT hired Dan Sorkin to do mornings & let him play jazz. At that time they billed themselves as "The World's Most Beautiful Music"
except during Dan Sorkin's morning show.
All through the 60's, before FM took off, WAIT's format of The World's Most Beautiful Music (modelled after KBLE in San Francisco) was a huge success. In addition to John Doremus and Ken Alexander, announcers included Ralph Rowland and, if my memory serves, Howard Huntley.. Joe Lacina was Program Director for 15 years and the station was owned by Maurice Rosenfield, among other things, law partner of Abner Mikva.
Sorkin was hired after being fired by WCFL for testifying for the defense in Lenny Bruce's obscenity trial. Rosenfield specialized in First Amendment cases -- he had defended Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine for many years -- and he had been Bruce's defense attorney. He gave Sorkin a job when he needed it. After a year or so, Sorkin moved on to San Francisco. He still lives in the Bay area.
Cue the harp:
"Rush Street,,,often referred to as Glitter Gultch...at night seemingly ablaze with a thousand signs inviting patrons to dinner, cocktails, dancing, entertainment. Now, the glitter is gone as the lively and colorful cafes, clubs and even discotheques are still. Rush street must rest up for another big night...as WAIT presents The World's Most Beautiful Music."
Sorkin was hired after being fired by WCFL for testifying for the defense in Lenny Bruce's obscenity trial. Rosenfield specialized in First Amendment cases -- he had defended Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine for many years -- and he had been Bruce's defense attorney. He gave Sorkin a job when he needed it. After a year or so, Sorkin moved on to San Francisco. He still lives in the Bay area.
Cue the harp:
"Rush Street,,,often referred to as Glitter Gultch...at night seemingly ablaze with a thousand signs inviting patrons to dinner, cocktails, dancing, entertainment. Now, the glitter is gone as the lively and colorful cafes, clubs and even discotheques are still. Rush street must rest up for another big night...as WAIT presents The World's Most Beautiful Music."
Barefootom said:
Thanks for more background on WAIT.
WAIT also went AC for short time I believe around 1974. I could be a little bit off on the year, but I remember the AC format. Not sure how ling it lasted.
Nsubuga said:
Just for Trivia--WNUS in Chicago (the former WYNR) picked up KABL's format for a short time in the mid 60s.
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