Author: Jim Feliciano
WXYZ RADIO 1270: THE DETROIT SOUND SURVEY! JUNE 6, 1966
In Remembrance of Dave Prince
Dave Prince, WXYZ radio personality, passed away on May 24, this year. He was 91.
This list is selected each week by WXYZ Radio from reports of record sales gathered from leading record outlets in the Detroit area and other sources available to WXYZ.
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The above WXYZ chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
In Memory of Jim Heddle
We are saddened having recently been informed that Jim Heddle, of Tuscon, AZ., passed away in 2018.
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RECORD WORLD | THE 100 TOP POPS and 100 TOP LP’s CHARTS! JUNE 6, 1964
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RECORD WORLD became one of three weekly music trade magazines (Billboard; 1894, Cash Box; 1942, being the other two) when it began its publication in 1946 as Music Vendor. The MV title was changed to Record World, April 1964, and so remained under that banner until it ceased publication, April 1982.
The featured singles and LP’s charts are courtesy of Record World, as issued, for this week in June, 1964.
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THE VOICE OF SUMMER RECALLED: TIGER BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR! MAY 1977
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DETROIT FREE PRESS | Wednesday, June 1, 1977 — If John Hiller isn’t careful, manager Ralph Houk isn’t going to let him back in the bullpen.
The Tigers’ lefthanded relief ace certainly didn’t make it any easier for Houk to remove him from the starting rotation Tuesday night at Tiger Stadium as he put a stop to their six-game losing streak with an impressive 5-2 triumph over the Oakland A’s.
Mickey Stanley and Milt May helped him out with home runs, of course, as the Tigers’ dormant offense finally made it’s presence felt again, and Steve Foulcault stepped in when Hiller faltered in the ninth.
But there was no minimizing Hiller’s contributions to the cause as the 34-year old pitcher struck out nine while holding the A’s to nine hits in his second outstanding effort in a row as a starter — this time outpitching Oakland ace lefty Vida Blue.
Hiller now returns to the bullpen, where he and Foucault continue to compliment one another until Houk needs a fifth starting pitcher again.
However, after the way Hiller has pitched in the last two starts, Houk definitely won’t hesitate to call on him again. (See article below for more; click on, tap or stretch article for larger detailed read).
Detroit Free Press, 06/01/1977 | Copyright 2023. Newspapers.com
BASEBALL REFERENCE: For the complete Oakland Athletics vs Detroit Tigers May 31, 1977 game-day box score and stats — click HERE
CKLW 80 BACK ON THE RADIO! ‘THE MUSIC OF YOUR LIFE’: DAVE PRINCE, FEBRUARY 1987
Surrounded by his two daughters and members of his family, Dave Prince passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023. He was 91. Dave Prince leaves behind three daughters and a son.
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In Remembrance of Dave Prince
NEW! A special THANK YOU to Motor City Radio Flashbacks’ senior contributor, Greg Innis, of Livonia, MI., for providing this CKLW Dave Prince audio gem for the archives. From his collection, Greg personally recorded this aircheck in February 1987. Thirty-six years ago.
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IN MEMORY OF A DETROIT RADIO LEGEND. DAVE PRINCE
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I was sadden to learn that my friend, mentor and broadcaster, Dave Prince, passed away (last week). He was 91.
Dave was one of the legends of Detroit radio, 45 years in broadcasting. Having worked at WKMH, WXYZ, WCAR, WCZY, CKLW. For a short time, he was also TV host of Club 1270 on Channel 7.
In the mid-1970s, Dave moved to LA to partner with me consulting radio stations, creating 100s of syndicated radio specials featuring interviews with Olivia Newton-John, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart and more.
He narrated ‘One Solitary Life’, a 1971 Christmas release on one of the Motown labels, Rare Earth. Plus, he narrated and produced countless radio and television commercials in Los Angeles and also in the Motor City.
He was a big influence in my life, my broadcasting career. And I will miss him, dearly.
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Photo courtesy of Jim Hampton | Facebook
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NEW YORK — When BMW (Billboard Music World) goofed twice in succession and switched captions on photos on disk jockeys Bill Williams (WNEW, here in New York) and Jerry Marshall (WMGM, here) appearing in the paper’s Programming Panel feature, it was facetiously suggested that the jocks be good sports and consider exchanging names.
Michigan deejay David Pringle took us at our word and is doing just that. The jock was also a victim of a BMW goof, when his photo appeared in a panel feature identifying him as “David Prince.”
Pringle, who moved from WPAG, Ann Arbor, Mi., to WKMH, Detroit, (in the 7-11:30 p.m. time-slot), August 2, writes: Because of a goof in Billboard, I will be using the air name Dave Prince. They gave me a tag a while back in a misprint and it sounded so much better than Pringle — more adaptable to jingles, etc., that I’ve decided to use it!” END
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Information, credit and source, as published: Billboard August 14, 1961
A BIG 8 RADIO ENCORE PRESENTATION: THE CKLW TOP 100 of 1967! 12 NOON TODAY
[Audio produced by Jim Davis a.k.a. Big Jim Edwards]
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ENCORE PRESENTATION BEGINS STREAMING AT 12 NOON EST
A Big 8 Radio exclusive CKLW audio presentation. Brought to you by Charlie O’Brien and Big 8 Radio! 🙂
A BIG 8 RADIO PRESENTATION: BEGINS 3 P.M. EST. TODAY! THE CKLW TOP 100 OF 1967
[Audio produced by Jim Davis a.k.a. Big Jim Edwards]
The Top 100 Hits of 1967 Countdown begins today! Saturday, May 27, at 3pm eastern / Encore presentation streams Monday May 29 at 12 Noon eastern time.
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A Big 8 Radio exclusive CKLW audio presentation. Brought to you by Charlie O’Brien and Big 8 Radio! 🙂
WJBK RADIO 1500: BACK ON THE RADIO! ROBERT E. LEE, JULY 1963
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NEW! A rare find! This will be our first WJBK Robert E. Lee inclusion for the Motor City Radio Flashbacks aircheck repository.
A special THANK YOU to the anonymous donor (from Allen Park, MI.) who expressed he remain as, ‘unnamed’. Thanks again for providing this rare Robert E. Lee audio gem recorded on WJBK Radio 15, as dated, 60 years ago.
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DETROIT ‘BIG D’ TOP COUNTRY 40: THIS WEEK! MAY 21, 1979
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A sincere thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity, dedication, and your continuous support.
Above WDEE music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.
