The Jukebox: Radio Archive

The Jukebox: April 27, 1996


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“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 27, 1996.

Callers aired and other show highlights:

00:25 Unidentified male (“Play That Funky Music”)

01:04 Barb (“Rock Me Gently”)

01:21 “Oldies Night” (with WKLX’s Nick Evans) at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) plug

01:45 Michelle/Rochester (“Knock Three Times”)

02:03 Cassette tape ran out :-(

02:36 Ron (“The Things We Do For Love” — dedication to Nicole) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel

03:32 Cynthia/MCC (“Dancing Queen”) — including reference to Alpha Sigma Sigma dance contest

04:19 Bill/Chili (“Kung Fu Fighting”)

04:55 First of a few “Keeping The ’70s Alive” with Bob Shannon plugs

05:21 Unidentified male (“Indiana Wants Me”)

05:39 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle

06:04 Pete (“And When I Die”)

07:15 Melissa/Fairport (“Mustang Sally”)

07:42 Reference to fellow WKLX DJ Tom Noonan and new studio computers

08:15 Pat (“Indian Reservation [The Lament Of The Cherokee]”)

08:55 First of a couple “’70s at 7,” Doan Dodge and Doan Buick/Greece (sponsor) references

09:19 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”)

09:51 Rebecca/Spencerport (“Beep Beep”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Mike McKay

10:45 Reference to the host marking 66 straight weeks hosting “Jukebox Saturday Night”: “One of the few things you can count on on your radio!” :-)

11:34 Nicole/Macedon (“Leader Of The Pack”)

12:17 “Jukebox Saturday Night” ramp jingle (partial)

12:32 Tim/Greece (“Spirit In The Sky” — dedication to wife, Donna, and daughter Samantha)

13:23 “The Beatle Years” and City Mattress (sponsor) references

13:41 Unidentified female (“Splish Splash”)

14:14 Darlene/East Rochester (“When A Man Loves A Woman” — dedication to Ron)

14:46 Dave (“Crimson And Clover” — dedication to sister Sarah)

15:11 Kim/Henrietta (“Here Comes My Baby” — dedication to Brian)

16:17 Brianne/Rochester (“Seasons In The Sun”)

17:00 Don/Rochester (10th Ward) (“Cherish” — dedication to wife, Marianne)

18:26 Laurie/Penfield (“Happy, Happy Birthday Baby”) — including reference to receiving a birthday card signed by the WKLX staff

19:09 Tricia/Henrietta (“California Dreamin’” — dedication to Michael)

19:28 Unidentified male (“There Is A Mountain”)

20:06 Mary Lou/Rochester (“Sylvia’s Mother” — dedication to sister Sylvia)

20:25 Carol/Fairport (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — dedication to the host)

21:29 Morgan/Marion (“Rainy Day Women #12 & 35”)

21:57 Julie/Hilton (“Last Kiss”)

23:22 Alan/Kendall (“Wildfire” — dedication to wife, Alice)

24:04 Venice (“The 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]”)

24:35 Laurie (“I’m Into Something Good” — dedication to William)

25:14 Robert (“Soul Finger” — dedication to Avor)

25:40 Tricia/Hilton (“Love Potion Number Nine”)

26:26 Dave/Greece (“Donna The Prima Donna”)

26:41 Christine/Greece (“A White Sport Coat [And A Pink Carnation]” — dedication to her sister)

27:00 Cassette tape ran out :-( (Note: Rare instance in which final segments of the show were missed/not recorded)

All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

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The Jukebox: Radio ArchiveBy Mike Saffran