THE GUEST LIST! IT STARTS TODAY ON BIG8RADIO.COM

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–THE GUEST LIST–

65 GUESTS! 65 LISTS!

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:

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!

— CHARLIE O’BRIEN —

— A VIEWING TIP —

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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)

THE LAST REUNION: ‘THE WAY WE WERE’, SEPTEMBER 14

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Deborah Seymour, Robin, Tom Howard, Art Cervi* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Deborah Seymour, Robin Seymour* (book signing) **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Colin Kennedy, Johnny Williams* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Pat St. John, Big Jim Edwards* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Joey Reynolds, Lee Alan* **September 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**: *Robin Seymour, Jack Scott* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection***: Lee Alan, Dick Purtan* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Bob Green* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Bob Green, Jerry Goodwin* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Paul Cannon* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Jerry Goodwin, Paul Cannon, Bob Green, Erik Smith* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Pat St. John, Phlash Phelps, Tom Kelly* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Big Jim Edwards* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *The Reflections* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection:** *Super Max* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Robin Seymour, Scott Morgan* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection***: Jo Jo Shutty MacGregor, Joey Reynolds* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Johnny Williams, Charlie O’Brien* **September 14, 2019**

**Charlie O’Brien Collection**: *Bob Alison* **September 14, 2019**

— CHARLIE O’BRIEN Digital Artist —

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

— A Special Thank You —

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**

ITS OUR SIXTH ‘BIG 8’ CHARITY EVENT: TODAY! IT IS ON!

— RONALD McDONALD CHARITIES of DETROIT —

A SPECIAL BIG 8 BENEFIT EVENT… TODAY!

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Hello, Charlie O’Brien here with my friend, Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor —

What more can we add, what more can we say . . . It is here. Today! The CKLW ‘Meet and Greet’ Charity event is happening this afternoon, Saturday, July 13!

It is our sixth Big 8 charity event in support of the Ronald McDonald Charities of Detroit. A free event, it’s all happening today at the VFW Bruce Post 1146 lodge and property at 28404 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, MI., from 5 pm until 11 pm., tonight.

Attending will be several CKLW luminaries, and we’ll be entertained by our house DJ, who will be spinning many of those great CKLW top 30 hits we heard played on the radio on the Big 8. There will be dancing, reminiscing, and 50/50 raffles drawn. Have any CKLW memorabilia? Bring them along. We’ll sign them as well. A fun time for all!

For further info visit big8radio.com or go to our CKLW Facebook page or you may call PAT at 586-354-1117

Again, all proceeds from food and raffles in this event will go to Ronald McDonald Charities of Detroit. Again, it’s a free event. So come on out and join us for a great time. We’ll see you there! ?

NEXT SAT., 7/13/19: OUR SIXTH ‘BIG 8’ CHARITY EVENT!

— RONALD McDONALD CHARITIES of DETROIT —

ANOTHER SPECIAL BIG 8 BENEFIT EVENT!

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Hello, Charlie O’Brien back here again with my friend, Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor —

With a reminder the CKLW ‘Meet and Greet’ Charity event is happening next Saturday, July 13! We pride in noting this will be our 6th. event to benefit the Ronald McDonald’s Charities of Detroit.

The event will take place at the VFW Bruce Post 1146 lodge and property at 28404 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, MI., from 5 pm until 11 pm. And it’s a free event. Tell your friends. Bring your family. Come one come all!

Attending will be some of the great CKLW names. You will hear great ‘CK hits played throughout the evening, dancing, reminiscing, and 50/50 raffles drawn. Have any CKLW memorabilia? Bring them along. We’ll sign them as well.

So mark it down on your calendar — Saturday, July 13 — from 5 p.m. – 11:00 pm. For more information visit big8radio.com or our CKLW Facebook page or you may call PAT at 586-354-1117

Again, all proceeds from food and raffles in this event will go to Ronald McDonald Charities of Detroit. It’s sure to be a Saturday fun night. See you there! 🙂

BIG8RADIO! TOP 100 OF THE ’60S COUNTDOWN CHART

**BIG8RADIO** *The Top 100 of The ’60s* 2019 **CHART**

THE TOP 100 OF THE ’60s | 2019 CHART EDITION

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As VOTED BY YOU. The Big8radio Top 100 of the ’60s chart is now available!

If you entered your songs we’ll be sending you the pdf list of the Top 100.
Even if you didn’t take part in the contest we’ll send you the above list per your request – just send an email to big8radio@gmail.com

You can listen to the broadcast on Motor City Radio Flashbacks at anytime – on demand — linked HERE

And for the best in classic CKLW oldies 24/7 go to big8radio.com

Thanks again for listening!

— Charlie O’Brien —

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A BIG8RADIO ENCORE PRESENTATION: THE ‘TOP 100 OF THE ’60S’!

THE TOP 100 OF THE ’60s | 2019 EDITION

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The Top 100 of The 60’s Countdown aired over the big8radio.com play stream coast-to-coast on Saturday, May 25 and on Sunday, May 26, at 2 p.m., last weekend during the 2019 Memorial Day Weekend.

If you missed the show, well, here it is. Nearly 6 hours, it is presented in its entirety (in two parts). And now you can listen to the broadcast on Motor City Radio Flashbacks – hear it anytime – on demand!

If you entered your songs we’ll be sending you the pdf list of the Top 100.
Even if you didn’t take part in the contest we’ll send you the list – send an email to big8radio@gmail.com.

As VOTED BY YOU we’re playing ’em back exclusively on this web page today. Beginning at 100 to the number one song. The Big8radio Top 100 of the ’60s.

Enjoy the show! 🙂

Charlie O’Brien

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This encore presentation is brought to you by Charlie O’Brien, big8radio.com in conjunction with Motor City Radio Flashbacks

BIG 8 RADIO! ‘TOP 100 HITS OF THE ’60S’ COUNTDOWN

MEMORIAL DAY 2019 WEEKEND — REVISED! (MAY 5)

A BIG 8 RADIO TOP 100 HITS OF THE ’60S COUNTDOWN

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Hurry! Only 13 day left to submit your entries!!

Vote for your fave 60’s songs – we’re compiling the Top 100 of The 60’s 2019 Edition for Memorial Day Weekend.

One lucky winner selected will win a classic Big 8 poster — printed on archival paper — suitable for framing (as pictured below) and mailed right your door. Why not you?

But enter now. Send us TEN of your favorite song titles from the ’60s decade — 1960-1969.

Send your 10 favorite ’60s song entries to: big8radio@gmail.com

If you have entered – THANKS — we appreciate your participation and support. But help us pass the word . . . let your friends know. Deadline for all entries is Friday, May 24

(And thank you also for your visits at our CKLW Facebook page and turning on big8radio.com! 🙂 )

— CHARLIE O’BRIEN —

BIG8RADIO: ‘TOP 100 1968’ COUNTDOWN! 12/26/2018

BIG8RADIO.COM * Charlie O’Brien * WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2018

— STARTS TOMORROW —

BIG8RADIO.COM PRESENTS

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THE TOP 100 HITS 1968

As tabulated in order by the BIG 8 CKLW — December — 50 years ago. The countdown starts at 12 Noon, Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Catch it HERE

BROUGHT TO YOU by BIG8RADIO.COM

TONIGHT: A CKLW REUNION REPLAY! BIG8RADIO.COM

**The** **Big 8 Radio Reunion Replay** **HOUR 3** — **TONIGHT** *— October 26* on BIG8RADIO.COM

THE CKLW REUNION RADIO REPLAY – TONIGHT!

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For the first time in 16 years, hear the CKLW Radio Reunion Radio Roundtable Show. Big8Radio presents this three hour radio special with Hour One debuting this Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8pm Eastern time.

The following two hours will air on the next two successive weekends, as noted on the dates below —

Hour 1: Oct 12, 13 & 14

Hour 2: Oct 19, 20 & 21

Hour 3: Oct 26, 27 & 28

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Hour 3: Starts TONIGHT! 8 p.m. on big8radio.com!

RADIO REUNION HOUR THREE * Charlie O’Brien * BIG8RADIO.COM

NEW! THE BIG 8 SOUND NOW STREAMING ON THE WEB!

The Big 8 is Back!

If you remember the great music radio stations in Detroit and Windsor like WKMH, WXYZ, CKLW, WKNR and WJBK, then you’ll love the music on Big 8 Radio!

Featuring the best Motor City music from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s – the golden age of rock radio! It’s all here: Motown, the British Invasion, the rock and pop hits and those curious crossovers!

The Way It Was

Big 8 Radio is a tribute radio station honoring the Motor City Classics and features Big 8 Breaks with legendary voices like Dave Shafer, Tom Shannon, Scott Regen, Big Jim Edwards, Pat Holiday, Frank Brodie, Ted Richards, Bill Gable and MORE!

— Charlie O’Brien

LISTEN HERE! FOR MORE ON CHARLIE O’BRIEN’S NEW BIG 8 RADIO STREAM ON THE WEB — GO HERE

NEW! THE ‘BIG 8 RADIO’ LINK ADDED TO THE MCRFB BLOGROLL!