#1 song of the year at KRIZ/Phoenix: “Let It Be” by the Beatles. The Fab Four were followed by Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “Close To You” by the Carpenters. These were the top three songs of… Continue reading
| RADIO | Classic hits KOOL’s experiment to challenge the annual Christmastime dominance of “K-E-Z” fell flat in the first of two ratings periods that reflected the stations’ wall-to-wall holiday music programming. According to the latest Nielsen Audio’s ratings for… Continue reading
#1 at KUPD/Phoenix: “Rock On” by David Essex, a very cool record that still sounds cool today. It appeared on the soundtrack to a film from earlier in the year titled That’ll Be The Day, which also starred Essex as… Continue reading
Note to wife: Looks like Putin’s interference in the 2016 election is paying off big time as America begins to self-destruct. Continue reading
#1 at KBBC/Phoenix: “Evil Woman” by the Electric Light Orchestra, first single from the #7 album, Face The Music. Among this week’s songs are several that would have long shelf lives on classic hits or classic rock radio: The Ohio… Continue reading
#1 at KRUX/Phoenix: The double-sided classic, “My Sweet Lord” and “Isn’t It A Pity?” by George Harrison, the first #1 record by an ex-Beatle. It bumps out “Stoned Love,” the Supremes’ second big hit after Jean Terrell replaced Diana Ross. Harrison’s… Continue reading
| RADIO | The top five stations stayed in place according to the latest Nielsen Audio ratings for metro Phoenix. “K-E-Z” gained audience share and led all comers for the second straight book – the final survey period before the… Continue reading
#1 at KRUX/Phoenix: “Incense And Peppermints,” the psychedelic classic by the Strawberry Alarm Clock. Skyrocketing from #25 to #4 is next week’s #1, “Daydream Believer” (written by soon-to-be Phoenix favorite John Stewart) and the very cool flip side “Goin’ Down”… Continue reading
#1 at KTKT/Tucson: “Kung Fu Fighting” by Carl Douglas — one of those endearing novelty one-hit wonders. He bumps out another Carl (Carlton), who drops to #5 with “Everlasting Love,” a cover of Robert Knight‘s 1967 hit. Zonaman traveled down… Continue reading
| RADIO | KSLX‘s reign as the most popular station in Phoenix was short-lived, as “K-E-Z” resumed its customary position at #1. “The Mountain” continues to climb and assumes a new lofty peak at #2. “Kiss FM,” KUPD and KOOL… Continue reading
