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Post by adam31 on Apr 6, 2021 11:22:41 GMT -5
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING NOTE: Mark Elliott Tribute Marathon coming during an expanded Listener Depot on Monday! To celebrate the life and work of legendary voice talent Mark Elliott, who passed away recently, The X will be broadcasting a tribute of his work. We will featuring two Weekly Top 30 episodes (a show Mark Elliott was the host of in the early 80s), followed by two episodes where he guest hosted Casey's Top 40!!!!!!!!!!!! 8am - Mark Elliott Weekly Top 30 from June 20, 1981 furnished by djjoe1960 (run time 2:29)
approx 10:28am- Weekly Top 30 Year End 1981 furnished by @deessleaze (run time 4:54)
approx 3:22pm- Casey's Top 40 July 11, 1992 (SUB HOST: Mark Elliott) furnished by tokyoguy2021 (run time 3:35)
approx 6:57pm- Casey's Top 40 October 3, 1992 (SUB HOST: Mark Elliott) furnished by tokyoguy2021 (run time 3:37)Turns out I will not be able to do an immediate repeat of the shows as it would interfere with Tuesday's schedule. EDIT: There will be a repeat broadcast Saturday by suggestion starting at 6am, so American Dance Traxx final two repeats will be pre-empted.
To figure times, just subtract two hours from the times listed above.Thank you to the tremendous suppliers who made this possible. I'm just the editor and broadcaster lol. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2021 18:09:33 GMT -5
If you would like to air it/haven't gotten it yet, I can give you the Mark Elliott Weekly Top 30's Top 60 of 1981 year-end show.  |
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Post by adam31 on Apr 6, 2021 18:53:07 GMT -5
If you would like to air it/haven't gotten it yet, I can give you the Mark Elliott Weekly Top 30's Top 60 of 1981 year-end show. Sure the more the merrier! |
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Post by adam31 on Apr 10, 2021 9:57:48 GMT -5
I will be updating show lengths and approximate air times in the first post.
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Post by tokyoguy2021 on Apr 10, 2021 19:45:22 GMT -5
Will you play Mark Elliott Tribute Marathon on Sunday X Blowout Marathon?
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Post by at40fansince1984 on Apr 10, 2021 21:15:30 GMT -5
I think you should replay them Saturday starting at 6AM Eastern before Metal Mountain.
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Post by adam31 on Apr 11, 2021 11:29:16 GMT -5
I think you should replay them Saturday starting at 6AM Eastern before Metal Mountain. Good idea, I can do that....that leaves our Sunday Blowout Marathon intact. Thanks for the suggestion. |
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Post by adam31 on Apr 12, 2021 9:19:26 GMT -5
Did I hear right that "Sukiyaki" fell out of the #1 spot to #13?
Some "WT30 Challenge" lol...The Beatles vs anyone is impossible lol
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Post by tokyoguy2021 on Apr 12, 2021 9:36:40 GMT -5
 Yes, I am listening to the show. And listening to Stars on 45 medley was No1 song 1980's in Canada. According to the M.E.R.C Top 100 Hits in Canada in the 1980s. It was 12 weeks NO1 in Canada.
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 11:11:39 GMT -5
Did I hear right that "Sukiyaki" fell out of the #1 spot to #13? Here's just one anecdote that came from the "Countdown America??" thread on the AT40 board: That is to say: Yes, they were very, very prone to wacky chart movement. |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 11:22:56 GMT -5
When/if I get a chance, I'll check out the entire Top 60 and do a comparison to the other year-end charts (there's Billboard, AT40, and Cash Box all with Top 100s to refer to, and R&R had their Top 81). For now, I made it just in time to tune in to the Top 40.
ETA: I forgot about Record World, which were still hanging on in 1981 - but it turns out they only published a Top 30 for their year-end charts, which isn't really suitable for comparison purposes. And Gavin Report doesn't have anything available on World Radio History prior to a single issue at the end of 1982.
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Post by benster72 on Apr 12, 2021 12:08:44 GMT -5
Mark Elliott was a pro's pro. Today's tribute is quite a special treat. I know Rick Dees filled in for Mark in June 1981. Was there an official hand-off from The Weekly Top 30 to the re-branded Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 in 1983 or was there a period of time when neither Mark nor Rick was on the air?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2021 12:23:50 GMT -5
Mark Elliott was a pro's pro. Today's tribute is quite a special treat. I know Rick Dees filled in for Mark in June 1981. Was there an official hand-off from The Weekly Top 30 to the re-branded Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 in 1983 or was there a period of time when neither Mark nor Rick was on the air? There was a period of time when neither Mark nor Rick was on the air. WT30 -> Weekly Music Magazine -> Countdown America -> US Music Survey WT40 has always been WT40 Does anybody have a Weekly Music Magazine show? There is no way in h3ll I am going to get it from Shan Man. |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 12:35:30 GMT -5
Mark Elliott was a pro's pro. Today's tribute is quite a special treat. I know Rick Dees filled in for Mark in June 1981. Was there an official hand-off from The Weekly Top 30 to the re-branded Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 in 1983 or was there a period of time when neither Mark nor Rick was on the air? As I recall, Rick's starting his own countdown had really nothing to do with anything else other than it started up more-or-less as a response to KIIS losing AT40 when they wouldn't capitulate to ABC's request of airing the ads that came packaged with the show. Instead, the "hand-off", shall we say, is as Dees Sleaze mentioned. |
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Post by benster72 on Apr 12, 2021 13:09:39 GMT -5
Mark Elliott was a pro's pro. Today's tribute is quite a special treat. I know Rick Dees filled in for Mark in June 1981. Was there an official hand-off from The Weekly Top 30 to the re-branded Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 in 1983 or was there a period of time when neither Mark nor Rick was on the air? As I recall, Rick's starting his own countdown had really nothing to do with anything else other than it started up more-or-less as a response to KIIS losing AT40 when they wouldn't capitulate to ABC's request of airing the ads that came packaged with the show. Instead, the "hand-off", shall we say, is as Dees Sleaze mentioned. Thanks for dropping some early 80's radio knowledge Mike and Dees Sleaze. I would have never asked if not for Rick Dees subbing for Mark Elliott on The Weekly Top 30 in 1981, and the similar name of both programs. The Rick Dees guest host spot on the Weekly Top 30 is interesting as there are no wacky voices, no Dees Sleaze, etc. but you could still hear his countdown talent starting to form. |
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Post by djjoe1960 on Apr 12, 2021 13:28:33 GMT -5
Did I hear right that "Sukiyaki" fell out of the #1 spot to #13? Some "WT30 Challenge" lol...The Beatles vs anyone is impossible lol I was working at a small radio station in Alabama when I obtained this show from Drake-Chenault (the company that produced the Weekly Top 30). We were using their music service when they called to see if we wanted to carry the show--and even though I knew we wouldn't air it i told them to send me a 'demo show. It happened to be the one you heard today on the 'X'. As a Beatles fan I was glad to see that George Harrison reached #1 with his tribute to John Lennon--All Those Years Ago. The Beatles challenge was just a bonus--and I was like some others--Sukiyaki reaching #1 (what?) and then dropping to #13.  Glad to know you enjoyed the show. Joe |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 13:30:36 GMT -5
Well, the "The Weekly Top 30....." intros that have been at the start of each hour do sound a lot like one Rick Dees would use later in his first Weekly Top 40 theme package during the 80s (until sometime in 1989, I believe). Rick's guest host week was 6/6/81.
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Post by adam31 on Apr 12, 2021 13:38:45 GMT -5
Mark Elliott was a pro's pro. Today's tribute is quite a special treat. I know Rick Dees filled in for Mark in June 1981. Was there an official hand-off from The Weekly Top 30 to the re-branded Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 in 1983 or was there a period of time when neither Mark nor Rick was on the air? As I recall, Rick's starting his own countdown had really nothing to do with anything else other than it started up more-or-less as a response to KIIS losing AT40 when they wouldn't capitulate to ABC's request of airing the ads that came packaged with the show. Instead, the "hand-off", shall we say, is as Dees Sleaze mentioned. Correct as usual, this is documented in the AT40 book by Dr Durkee. It's a testament to the legacy AT40 was still able to develop after ABC, in their hostile takeover of Watermark, p*ssed off affiliates, Casey, and Shadoe over the years with stunts like that and others. |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 14:17:12 GMT -5
When/if I get a chance, I'll check out the entire Top 60 and do a comparison to the other year-end charts (there's Billboard, AT40, and Cash Box all with Top 100s to refer to, and R&R had their Top 81). For now, I made it just in time to tune in to the Top 40. Then again...this might not be that worthwhile. Here's the problem: - Billboard's survey period ran from November 1, 1980 to October 31, 1981.
- AT40's mirrored that closely, but theirs covered mid-November 1980 to mid-November 1981. (Based off what Casey said in the Top 100 - can't be sure of exact dates, but I'll go with 11/15/80 through 11/14/81.)
- No idea what Cash Box's would be without checking, but just based on looking at their Top 100, they seem to have been real sticklers for keeping songs released in 1980 in 1980 year-end charts even if they peaked late in the year - "(Just Like) Starting Over" and "Lady" are not on their 1981 chart.
- And R&R, of course, were strict with their survey periods - but at this time, they had an additional problem: They excluded December entirely! That's right, their survey period was January 9 through November 27, 1981. They wouldn't start counting December until 1984 (their first full year after expanding from a Top 30 to at least a Top 40 for good).
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Post by djjoe1960 on Apr 12, 2021 15:42:05 GMT -5
When/if I get a chance, I'll check out the entire Top 60 and do a comparison to the other year-end charts (there's Billboard, AT40, and Cash Box all with Top 100s to refer to, and R&R had their Top 81). For now, I made it just in time to tune in to the Top 40. Then again...this might not be that worthwhile. Here's the problem: - Billboard's survey period ran from November 1, 1980 to October 31, 1981.
- AT40's mirrored that closely, but theirs covered mid-November 1980 to mid-November 1981. (Based off what Casey said in the Top 100 - can't be sure of exact dates, but I'll go with 11/15/80 through 11/14/81.)
- No idea what Cash Box's would be without checking, but just based on looking at their Top 100, they seem to have been real sticklers for keeping songs released in 1980 in 1980 year-end charts even if they peaked late in the year - "(Just Like) Starting Over" and "Lady" are not on their 1981 chart.
- And R&R, of course, were strict with their survey periods - but at this time, they had an additional problem: They excluded December entirely! That's right, their survey period was January 9 through November 27, 1981. They wouldn't start counting December until 1984 (their first full year after expanding from a Top 30 to at least a Top 40 for good).
For 1981, Cash Box went with the first chart of 1981 (January 10) thru the last chart of the year (December 26). The only problem as you note is that songs that appeared on the 1981 year end chart that actually peaked in early 1982 never appeared on the 1982 year end survey. |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 16:52:50 GMT -5
For 1981, Cash Box went with the first chart of 1981 (January 10) thru the last chart of the year (December 26). The only problem as you note is that songs that appeared on the 1981 year end chart that actually peaked in early 1982 never appeared on the 1982 year end survey. Oof...the most egregious of these is easily "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)", ranked #32 for 1981 despite having just 7 weeks to its name to that point. Like...who are they kidding?  |
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Post by adam31 on Apr 12, 2021 16:56:11 GMT -5
Lol a stretch piece like no other before Sir Mix a Lot!
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Post by tokyoguy2021 on Apr 12, 2021 17:36:13 GMT -5
I had enjoyed weekly top 30 shows. I did not listen to it until this time. As not aired in Japan. I could listen to CT40 on 79.5 NACK5 in japan. I appreciate it to dees sleaze and djjoe 1960.  |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 17:39:28 GMT -5
Lol a stretch piece like no other before Sir Mix a Lot! The closest to that might just be when Casey told us how to do "Da Butt" on 5/28/88.  |
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Post by at40fansince1984 on Apr 12, 2021 17:51:33 GMT -5
Lol a stretch piece like no other before Sir Mix a Lot! The closest to that might just be when Casey told us how to do "Da Butt" on 5/28/88. (It's was a dance you could get "behind") That & Casey's 4 explanations of r-a-p terms like one that was in the 4/9/88 show that aired this weekend. Also good was him explaining Dutchie before Musical Youth in 1982. |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 17:58:54 GMT -5
Observations from 7/11/92: "Closer to Me" would be it for The Outfield (and this week would be it for that song) - and on R&R, they had an interesting progression after "All the Love in the World". As on Billboard, nothing past that reached the Top 20, but the four that charted went like this: #26, #23, #22, #21. (So yes, "Closer to Me" outpeaked the others.) This would also be it for the members of Boston that were in RTZ, as while Brad Delp did contribute writing to 1994's Walk On, it's their only album that he did not sing on. This would also nearly be it for Lionel Richie, except that "Do it to Me" managed to hang on for one more week (sliding to #40). Did I mis-hear, or did "All I Want", already a short song (3:16), nevertheless have its second verse cut on this, its debut week? "Achy Breaky Heart" makes kind of a strange lead-in to that first R&D. (More of a head-scratcher as opposed to a, "what the heck were they thinking?!?") And here's a funny connection between two polarizing Country crossovers: "Elvira" should have been in the 6/20/81 show at least, if not also the Top 60, right? Well, The Oak Ridge Boys were apparently due to record what might still have been known at the time as "Don't Tell My Heart" (as The Marcy Brothers recorded it as in 1991), but ultimately turned it down as lead singer Duane Allen particularly didn't care for the phrase "achy breaky". "The One" is the title track to the album that Elton John dedicated to his friend (and sometimes lover) Vance Buck...who would pass away from AIDS just five days (July 6) before the date of this show. And if Premiere decides to dust off 10/2/82 (a Mark Elliott-hosted show), we'll hear "Blue Eyes", which was also written for him. "Make Love Like a Man" may be the most unusually fruitful single release from Def Leppard. What do I mean by that? Well, the single included up to three B-sides that would all turn up on their late 1993 B-side collection Retro Active - "Two Steps Behind", in its original acoustic version before strings were added for the single release off the Last Action Hero soundtrack, "Action", a cover of the Sweet hit from 1975, also in its original form, and the original electric version of "Miss You in a Heartbeat". The story on the "curious" origin of the word "damn" is easily one of the most unusual countdown stories I've ever heard, LOL. BUT - HOW ABOUT THIS? Later that same hour, an exhibit on the different names of a...certain part, of the human anatomy! |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 22:59:54 GMT -5
Now, 10/3/92: The other CT40 ended with "I'll Be There", which featured Trey Lorenz - so, who better to kick off this countdown? They must have always played the r'ap-less edit of "What About Your Friends" - I've heard another weekly countdown from November and the 1992 year-end countdown, and those both have it as well.  Debuting this week were "Do You Believe in Us" and "Rhythm is a Dancer" - the former of which wouldn't hit AT40 until 10/17, the latter having already debuted there on 9/12, and both of which were still hanging around there when we heard 3/20/93 a few weeks ago. Depending on when the next 1993 show is, we may get either or both of them one last time. DRAWING THE SHORT STRAW: We hear Wilson Phillips taking big falls with their two 1992 hits - and incidentally, after blasting onto the scene in a big way in 1990, this is it for them right here. THAT DIDN'T END WELL: At least that's the only verdict I can imagine resulted from the Axl Rose/Donald Trump pairing that was talked about here - like many others, Axl has been...decidedly not a fan of Trump in recent years. (If you think about it, one could still describe this story as "politics making strange bedfellows", but that's just me.) This also isn't the first countdown I've heard since 2016 to have a Trump story - AT40's regular countdown from 5/27/89, originally considered to wCrap up the first run of Shadoe but then rejected due to imbalanced audio, had a story of how Bobby Brown wanted to be like Trump.  (All things considered, between Axl, Bobby, and Trump, they've each had their own individual shares of controversy and bad press - to say, the least - in the years since these shows.) Under no way of checking the chart would "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" have been #1 10 Years Ago This Week - it fell from #1 in R&R on September 9, and even if you use Billboard's AT40, its sole week at #1 was September 18. (Whitesnake, however, is correct for 5 Years Ago This Week.) It strikes me as pretty out of place to put the first R&D, a particularly heavy one, both right after the uptempo "Jesus He Knows Me" and before the upbeat "Bang Bang". From reading through R&R over the past several months, late 1992 was a time when programmers were particularly conscious over not having too many ballads in a row, so I can see why it wouldn't go between Michael W. Smith and Saigon Kick. But with that being so, I might have either structured the show differently and instead put it after a song like "Do You Believe in Us", or simply held the dedication for a different week and used another one here. Another reason to structure the show differently? Apparently AT40 weren't the only ones guilty of large-song segments, since that segment went 25-R&D-24-23. It's Marcella Detroit who sings most of the lead on "Stay" (Siobhan Fahey only sings the bridge) - she also co-wrote and sang backup on "Lay Down Sally", which we heard in the AT40 Flashback (4/8/78) from last week's 1994 show. Did "Forever Love" skip in the beginning of the song, or did my connection do that? Hmmm...apparently that odd "repeat the second verse after the bridge" edit of "Humpin' Around" wasn't exclusive to AT40? |
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Post by Mike on Apr 12, 2021 23:21:37 GMT -5
And, lastly, a treat. At some point (probably during the Top 60 of 1981 after I tuned in) I elected to check out what was in Mark Elliott's Wiki entry. One thing I found was that it turns out there's a short piece he and four other voiceover men were in in 1997 - called 5 Men in a Limo, it was originally done as an introductory sketch for the 26th annual The Hollywood Reporter Key Art Awards. The other four are Don LaFontaine, John Leader, Nick Tate, and Al Chalk. Essentially, they lampoon their own voiceover work (specifically their tropes) in it. But don't take my word for it: |
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Post by tokyoguy2021 on Apr 13, 2021 1:16:39 GMT -5
About "Sukiyaki"
上を向いて歩こう,
"I Look Up as I Walk", alternatively titled "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto. The song topped the charts in several countries, including on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 on June 19, 1963. Even as of 2021, he is the only person from Japanese artists to got to the NO1 in HOT100.
This is the original Kyu Sakamoto video.
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Post by adam31 on Apr 15, 2021 8:43:28 GMT -5
Don't forget the repeat of Mark Elliott Tribute Marathon - Saturday 6AM EDT:
6am - Mark Elliott Weekly Top 30 from June 20, 1981 furnished by djjoe1960 (run time 2:29)
approx 8:28am- Weekly Top 30 Year End 1981 furnished by Dees Sleaze (run time 4:54)
approx 1:22pm- Casey's Top 40 July 11, 1992 (SUB HOST: Mark Elliott) furnished by tokyoguy2021 (run time 3:35)
approx 4:57pm- Casey's Top 40 October 3, 1992 (SUB HOST: Mark Elliott) furnished by tokyoguy2021 (run time 3:37)
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Yes, I am listening to the show. And listening to Stars on 45 medley was No1 song 1980's in Canada. According to the M.E.R.C Top 100 Hits in Canada in the 1980s. It was 12 weeks NO1 in Canada.
(All things considered, between Axl, Bobby, and Trump, they've each had their own individual shares of controversy and bad press - to say, the least - in the years since these shows.)