Hello! Jeff and Adam here. We are fundraising to keep the Music Expert Retro Countdown going.
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The show has been running for over a decade now, but the show can't continue without a computer and our computer is also over a decade old!
You will also be supporting equipment and maintenance functions for our noncommercial radio stations WBME and WGXX.
It would also be used to expand creative programming.
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Hi Jeff, thanks for checking! Would be best to start AT40 05/17/86 from the beginning, although the stream finally went completely down at the end of hour 1. The drop outs started already at No 37
Post by at40fansince1984 on Aug 24, 2017 7:25:14 GMT -5
Does anyone have a estimated time on the upcoming ACC Top 100 specials. I was going with between 7 & 7 1/2 hours. Never mind just noticed it said Top 50 I just assumed year-end show were top 100. But a George Carlin said when u assume you make an ass out of u & me.
Just gotta say that I'm enjoying the Weekly Top 30 shows with Mark Elliot. I've never heard any of these shows. It would be neat if it followed a certain chart, would be even neater if I could look at the chart to know what's coming next. Yet, for those exact same reasons, I'm enjoying the show. Kinda weird. I like the whole package, the artists interviews, etc. It won't replace Casey of course, but it's a nice addition to that time in music history. Thanks again Jeff.
Just gotta say that I'm enjoying the Weekly Top 30 shows with Mark Elliot. I've never heard any of these shows. It would be neat if it followed a certain chart, would be even neater if I could look at the chart to know what's coming next. Yet, for those exact same reasons, I'm enjoying the show. Kinda weird. I like the whole package, the artists interviews, etc. It won't replace Casey of course, but it's a nice addition to that time in music history. Thanks again Jeff.
I'm wondering if their countdown "computer" was the same one that later talked as the computer used in the chart on the "Top 40 Satellite Survey" with Dan Ingram.
Post by at40fansince1984 on Aug 24, 2017 18:34:13 GMT -5
I just read that one time AT40 guest host Jay Thomas died today. Isn't everyone glad we got to hear it (& will again when the schedule gets around to it)again.
Just curious, does anyone know the date of the WT30 show that is being played after the AT40 1-16-88 (Charlie Van Dyke). I believe it is somewhere between 9-20-80 and 3-28-81. The list just states "Weekly Top 30" for that show and for the next Weekly Top 30 as well. I'm sure Jeff was just busy and missed typing in those dates. Just curious if anyone knows. I haven't heard Mark Elliot mention a date so far. He may at the end of the show perhaps.
Just curious, does anyone know the date of the WT30 show that is being played after the AT40 1-16-88 (Charlie Van Dyke). I believe it is somewhere between 9-20-80 and 3-28-81. The list just states "Weekly Top 30" for that show and for the next Weekly Top 30 as well. I'm sure Jeff was just busy and missed typing in those dates. Just curious if anyone knows. I haven't heard Mark Elliot mention a date so far. He may at the end of the show perhaps.
I think he says at the end of each show. There was also a couple that had John Leder as guest host that wasn't listed & the 7/30/88 AT40 doesn't list Hall & Oates as the guest hosts. But I'm glad to have a schedule.
I agree with you... LOVE having the schedule. Printed it back in June. It's 11 pages. On the last page now. Looking forward to what's next. I'll have to check at the end of the show to get the dates. Thanks at40fan.
Are there any Music Expert Retro Countdowns from the early and mid 1960s?
As Smokey Robinson & The Miracles once sang "I Second That Emotion'. Let's have some MERC's from the 1960's added to the next go round on WBME.
Over the years there have been some shows from 1964 on. There's even been a few from 1963 and earlier, but those haven't been run for awhile. The next time the MERC countdowns start over, there will almost certainly be some from 1964 on.
One more bit of info. If you're a fan of early to mid 60's shows, when they're available, check out the Cash Box Countdowns by Joe Cantello. These are fantastic shows as well. Obviously great sets of music from those years, but also great hosting and excellent, professional productions.
Post by at40fansince1984 on Aug 30, 2017 18:00:40 GMT -5
I noticed at the end of the last couple Weekly Top 30's one of the staff members mentioned was Frida Source I wonder if that is the wife of the Don (Geronimo) Source of the Don & Mike show. I was kind of hoping we'd go back through the list as there were some Shadoe shows I was wanting to hear again.
Jeff Michaels
Administrator Host of: Music Expert Retro Countdown, Music Expert LP Chart Review, Cornflakes & Classics & Program Director of WBME
I'm happy to go through the list as well. There were many shows that I missed. The one I'm hoping to catch the most is the ACC Elvis Country show. We'll see if I'm able to catch it this time. :-)
Sort of an interesting situation--the iheart radio AT40 classic channel is playing the year end countdowns and guess what you are getting this week end on WBME--you guessed it--lots of year end countdowns.
Sort of an interesting situation--the iheart radio AT40 classic channel is playing the year end countdowns and guess what you are getting this week end on WBME--you guessed it--lots of year end countdowns.
The iHeart channel does that every holiday but unlike them here some are the original shows with ads.
Jeff Michaels: HELLO EVERYONE!
Jun 12, 2024 19:59:05 GMT -5
Jeff Michaels: Adam will be moderating mainly. Please keep it friendly and about the music. No attacks on others!
Jun 12, 2024 19:59:53 GMT -5
adam31: Hi everybody, thanks to Jeff for making the Shoutbox possible! If you ever had a comment on a show or a song while it's playing, this is for you!
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adam31: Go Whitney, I'm Your Baby Tonight playing now! One of her best I think!
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adam31: Tomorrow is an important day....anyone know why?
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adam31: Who's excited for the first ever 90s MERC next week?
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adam31: Radio Serena, Hot Mix then Friday Flashback starts at 7pm. Computer issue today and I've been gone.
Jun 14, 2024 17:35:12 GMT -5
adam31: Think I found a new better location for The X. We will be testing this off and on today and tomorrow so there may be some interruptions.
Jun 19, 2024 10:51:38 GMT -5
adam31: Staying put after all
Jun 20, 2024 10:28:12 GMT -5
adam31: AT40 6-14-86 with Charlie Van Dyke coming up at 3pm today!
Jun 21, 2024 9:02:47 GMT -5
adam31: Online Radio Box link back up
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Jeff Michaels: We have another 90's show TENTATIVELY scheduled for the last week in August. 8-25-90 I believe. We want to do it so we most likely will but they may end up few and far between if stations won't air it.
Jun 23, 2024 11:10:52 GMT -5
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