BIG8RADIO.COM | BROADCAST DATE: SEPTEMBER 4-6 2021
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The Top 100 has been compiled from the weekly RKO Giant Radio 80 ‘CK Surveys of 1965. The listing reflects total record sales, requests, highest chart positions and number of weeks on the charts.
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NEW! A special THANK YOU to Charlie O’Brien for contributing this featured 2021 Special Edition (brochure) of the ‘CKLW Top 100 of 1965’ with Motor City Radio Flashbacks.
NOTE: Missed the ‘CKLW Top 100 of 1965’ broadcast? You can listen to the program in its entirety HERE.
ALSO: For a free downloadable version of the CKLW Top 100 of 1965 chart featured today on this page, please go HERE.
We recently uncovered an extremely rare CKLW year-end playlist for 1965 from a private collection, kept undisclosed for well over 55 years.
On Saturday, September 4, Big 8 Radio streamed the Official CKLW Top 100 of 1965 — for the first time over the Labor Day weekend — exactly as the chart was tabulated by the CKLW music department over five decades ago.
An encore presentation of the CKLW Top 100 of 1965 Countdown was also broadcast HERE at www.big8radio.com — Labor Day Monday, September 6 at NOON ET.
The year-end chart was never distributed nor made available to the public, and we believe the numbered playlist/countdown probably never aired on CKLW that year.
And last, we are pleased to say our special four-page souvenir chart of the CKLW Top 100 of 1965 is now available — FREE DOWNLOAD — on the Big 8 Radio official webpage (click the link above).
For our friends who may have missed the stream, it is now available (anytime) — ON DEMAND — here on Motor City Radio Flashbacks. Join us for this special 5-hour ‘CK 2021 broadcasting experience. The CKLW Top 100 of 1965. Presented here — exclusively — by Big 8 Radio. 🙂
— Charlie O’Brien
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NOTE: On Monday, September 20, look for the special Big 8 Radio’s own (four page) CKLW ‘Countdown Top 100 of 1965’ playlist/brochure on Motor City Radio Flashbacks.
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NEW! A special THANK YOU to Charlie O’Brien for contributing the featured CKLW Top 100 of 1965 broadcast with Motor City Radio Flashbacks.
TODAY! | ENCORE PRESENTATION | 12 NOON ET., 9 AM PT.
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A most-rare CKLW year-end playlist for 1965 was recently found in a private collection, kept undisclosed, well over 55 years.
Now! We are delighted to inform you the Official CKLW Top 100 of 1965 — for the first time ever — will be counted down exactly as it was tabulated by the CKLW music department over five decades ago.
An encore presentation of the CKLW Top 100 of 1965 Countdown will broadcast HERE at www.big8radio.com — today — Labor DayMonday, September 6 at NOON ET / 9 PT.
Never distributed nor made available to the public, our special four-page chart of the CKLW Top 100 of 1965 will be available (for download) on the Big 8 Radio webpage (as linked above), Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Join us again on this Labor Day for this special 2021 ‘CK broadcasting experience. The CKLW Top 100 of 1965. Brought to you one more time — exclusively — by Big 8 Radio 🙂
The Top 100 has been compiled from the weekly CKLW weekly Big 30 charts of 1969. The listing reflects total record sales, requests, highest chart positions and number of weeks on the charts.
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— SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —
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NEW! A special THANK YOU to Charlie O’Brien for contributing this featured 2021 Special Edition (brochure) of the ‘CKLW Top 100 of 1969’ with Motor City Radio Flashbacks.
NOTE: Missed the ‘CKLW Top 100 of 1969’ broadcast? You can listen to the program in its entirety HERE.
ALSO: For a free downloadable version of the CKLW Top 100 of 1969 chart featured today on this page, please go HERE.
The year 1969 was the year CKLW did not present their annual Top 100 or Top 80 year-end countdown. Instead, the Big 8 opted for the Top 100 Hits of the 1960s — closing out the decade — as CKLW prepared to usher in the 1970s.
On July 3-4 — for the first time ever — host Charlie O’Brien and Big 8 Radio presented the hits of 1969 as was heard on CKLW throughout that memorable year. Beginning with song 100, all the way to the number one song on top.
And now, you can listen to the entire 6 hour countdown — on demand — anytime here on Motor City Radio Flashbacks, courtesy of our friend, Charlie O’.
The featured program began on Saturday, July 3 at 4 p.m., and was rebroadcast on Sunday, July 4 at 12 noon. Another exclusive presentation by Charlie O’Brien and big8radio.com.
The ‘Top 100 of 1969’ playlist was tabulated from the weekly CKLW Top 30 Records charts from 1969 and was researched by noted CKLW historian Dave Kelly.
So here you have it. In its entirety. Enjoy the countdown! 🙂
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NOTE: On Monday, August 2, look for the special, Big 8 Radio’s own (five page) CKLW ‘Countdown Top 100 of 1969’ playlist/brochure on this site.
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— SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —
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NEW! A special THANK YOU to Charlie O’Brien for contributing the featured CKLW Top 100 of 1969 broadcast with Motor City Radio Flashbacks
The year 1969 was one of the years, if not the only year, in which CKLW did not present their annual Top 100 or Top 80 year-end countdown. Instead, the Big 8 opted for the Top 100 Hits of the 1960s — closing out the decade — as CKLW prepared to usher in the 1970s.
For the first time ever — host Charlie O’Brien and Big 8 radio will present the hits of 1969 as they were featured on CKLW throughout that memorable year. Beginning with song 100, all the way to the number one song on top. The Top 100 Hits of 1969 playlist was tabulated from the weekly CKLW Top 30 Records charts and by CKLW historian Dave Kelly.
The CKLW Top 100 Hits of 1969 countdown resumes today, July 4 at 12 NOON., EST. Another exclusive presentation by Charlie O’Brien and big8radio.com . . . click the streaming link for the broadcast HERE!
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The year 1969 was one of the years, if not the only year, in which CKLW did not present their annual Top 100 or Top 80 year-end countdown. Instead, the Big 8 opted for the Top 100 Hits of the 1960s — closing out the decade — as CKLW prepared to usher in the 1970s.
For the first time ever — host Charlie O’Brien and Big 8 radio will present the hits of 1969 as they were featured on CKLW throughout that memorable year. Beginning with song 100, all the way to the number one song on top. The Top 100 Hits of 1969 playlist was tabulated from the weekly CKLW Top 30 Records charts and CKLW historian Dave Kelly.
Don’t miss it!
The countdown starts Saturday, July 3 at 4 p.m., and encores on Sunday, July 4 at 12 noon. Another exclusive presentation by Charlie O’Brien and big8radio.com!
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CHARLIE O’BRIEN CKLWaircheck date (unknown): JULY 1975
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NEW! A special THANK YOU to our latest contributor, Charlie O’Brien, (formerly CKLW) for recently donating this CKLW featured aircheck (he personally recorded in 1975) with Motor City Radio Flashbacks.
Your last chance to hear them all. The Guest List re-plays begin today, July 1, through Sunday July 5, and it all starts at 10am Eastern/7am Pacific time. The Guest List:
Charlie O’Brien (Facebook)
Wednesday: singer Keith Hampshire, musician Bill King, The Wrecking Crew’s Denny Tedesco and Don Randi, Bill Loop (Edward Bear)
Thursday: Sirius/XM’s Phlash Phelps and Pat. St. John, Doug Podell and Robbie Lane (Robbie Lane & the Disciples)
Friday: PBS-TV’s T.J. Lubisnksy, Detroit News journalist/Author Susan Whitall and west coast musicians Probyn Gregory, Rob Bonfiglio, Morty Coyle, Jim Laspesa and Derrick Anderson
Saturday: Big 8 Day – Scott Regen, Tom Shannon, Gary Burbank, Frank Brodie, etc.
Sunday: Documentary producer Michael MacNamara (“Radio Revolution”), John Landecker (WLS), Art Vuolo, Dennis Mitchell (Breakfast With The Beatles), Peter Foldy (“Bondi Junction”/ “Roxanne”)
The Guest List will stream at the top of each hour beginning 10:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. each day, July 1-5. The Guest List. Listen HERE. Only on big8radiocom!
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ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE? Tap on Guest List schedule guide, below. Open to second window. “Stretch” across your device screen to magnify for largest print view.
A MCRFB NOTE: Yours truly — curator of this website — check out my Guest List Top 10 selections at 8:00 p.m., tonight.
Thank you, Charlie O’Brien, honored in having made your Guest List as well 🙂
THE GUEST LIST*Jim Feliciano*APRIL 23, 2020 (date initially having first aired)
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Deborah Seymour, Robin, Tom Howard, Art CerviSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Deborah Seymour, Robin Seymour (book signing) September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Colin Kennedy, Johnny WilliamsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Pat St. John, Big Jim EdwardsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Joey Reynolds, Lee AlanSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Erik Smith September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin Seymour September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Robin Seymour September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Robin Seymour September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin SeymourSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin Seymour, Jack ScottSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Lee Alan, Dick Purtan September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Bob GreenSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Bob Green, Jerry GoodwinSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Paul CannonSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Jerry Goodwin, Paul Cannon, Bob Green, Erik SmithSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Pat St. John, Phlash Phelps, Tom KellySeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Big Jim EdwardsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: The ReflectionsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Super Max September 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Robin Seymour, Scott MorganSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Jo Jo Shutty MacGregor, Joey ReynoldsSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Johnny Williams, Charlie O’BrienSeptember 14, 2019
Charlie O’Brien Collection: Bob AlisonSeptember 14, 2019
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A special THANK YOU to Charlie O’Brien for providing this website these fabulous images he took at the ‘Last Reunion’ event held at The Suburban Collection Showplace, in Novi, MI., September 14, 2019.
For more on photography by Charlie O’Brien, check out his amazing website showcasing many of his creative artistry behind the photo lens, by going HERE
Photo Artistry by Charlie O’Brien is also linked on this website’s blogroll as well.
LEE ALAN
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Lee, we thank you for the opportunity you gave us that we may attend an event where the Detroit stars of radio shined one more time. This would not have been possible without you. In honoring Robin Seymour, and, Detroit radio, you made this a special day we will not forget.
Thank you, Lee Alan. Thanks . . . for making this happen
CKLW BIG 8:Charlie O’Brien, Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor, Johnny Williams, Bill Hennes, Pat. St. John, Big Jim Edwards, Super Max Kinkel. (Photo courtesy Tom Howard/Big 8 CKLW Facebook) September 14, 2019
WKNR KEENER 13: Paul Cannon, Robin Seymour, Dick Purtan, Bob Green, Jerry Goodwin, Pat St. John. (Photo courtesy Scott Westerman /Keener 13.com Facebook) September 14, 2019
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