TOM CLAY: ‘WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO . . .’ CKLW, 1964

TOM CLAY 1964

 

TOM CLAY

 

In 1964, Tom Clay, the widely-popular radio personality heard on CKLW in Detroit, used to recite his composition, “What Ever Happened To,” heard more than occasionally during his evening shows while on the air, some 57-years ago.

Adapted from the 1962 motion picture soundtrack album, Mondo Cane, the background instrumental track Tom played, was titled, “More,” heard softly in the background while he recited his self-authored piece, “Whatever Happened . . .” to his large radio teen audience in the Motor City in 1963 and in 1964.

The legendary (and controversial) Detroit radio star was also heard on WJBK (’50s), WQTE (1960) and on WWWW FM (1970). Tom Clay passed away at the age of 66 from lung cancer in Los Angeles, California on November 22, 1995.

 

Soundtrack music conducted by Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero

 

Riz Ortolani

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CKLW! THE CK 80 SURVEY: THE ‘GREAT EIGHT’ 03/24/64

CKLW RADIO 8-0 SURVEY March 24, 1964

 

THIS WEEK 56 YEARS AGO

CKLW 1964 MARCH

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The CKLW BIG 50 (plus) hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

Previewed for the week of March 24-30, 1964

 

 

 

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In Memory of George Griggs

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.

Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 


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BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 03/26/74

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 26-April 2, 1974

 

CKLW 1974

MARCH 26

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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

Previewed for the week of March 26-April 2, 1974

 

 

 

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In Memory of George Griggs

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.

Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 


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BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 03/19/68

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 19-25, 1968

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 19-25, 1968

CKLW BIG 30 HITS March 19-25, 1968

 

CKLW 1968

MARCH 19

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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

 

Previewed for the week of March 19-25, 1968

 

 

 

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In Memory of George Griggs

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.

Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 


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BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 01/30/79

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 30, 1979

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 30, 1979

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 30, 1979

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 30, 1979

 

CKLW 1970

JANUARY 30

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“The listing of records herein is the opinion of CKLW based on its survey of record sales, listener requests and CKLW’s judgement of the record appeal.”

Previewed for the week of January 30, 1979

 

 

A WORD ABOUT LEN ROBINSON

 

Len Robinson March 2019 (Click on image for largest view. Photo courtesy Len Robinson Facebook page)

Having started as a board-op on CKLW in 1965 for Tom Shannon, to this day, Len Robinson credits Tom as his one major mentor and influence during his early radio career, having worked the Big 8 and radio in general.

Ultimately, having been a CKLW radio personality by the late-1970s, all told, Robinson stressed as well how it was “a great honor” personally, having worked with other big CK radio legends and personalities. Such as Big Jim Edwards, Charlie Van Dyke, Dick Purtan, Brother Bill Gable, Johnny Williams, et al, during the glory years of the Big 8.

And what was his most exciting CKLW moment? Working there as a young, ambitious radio board op a long, long time ago, opening the mike and sayin’, “Tom Shannon is next!

 

Thank you Len Robinson, for recently sharing your featured CKLW memories (and photos!) with Motor City Radio Flashbacks. 🙂

 

 

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In Memory of George Griggs

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 

 

 


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BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 01/19/70

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 19, 1970

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 19, 1970

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 19, 1970

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 19, 1970

 

CKLW 1970

JANUARY 19

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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

Previewed for the week of January 19, 1970

 

 

 

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In Memory of George Griggs

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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 

 

 


 

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NEW! CKLW 800 BACK ON THE RADIO: MARC AVERY


 

CKLW RECALLED on MOTOR CITY RADIO FLASHBACKS

CKLW-AM 800 * 1984 * MARC AVERY

 


 

NEW! MARC AVERY CKLW aircheck date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1984

 

— THE MUSIC OF YOUR LIFE on CKLW —

 * THE GREG INNIS COLLECTION *

 

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

A special THANK YOU to senior website contributor GREG INNIS of Livonia, MI., for sharing this CKLW audio memory with Motor City Radio Flashbacks.

 


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HAPPY NEW YEAR! A ‘BIG 30’ CHART BUSTER: 01/01/70!


CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 1, 1970

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 1, 1970

CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 1, 1970
CKLW BIG 30 HITS January 1, 1970

 

 

CKLW 1970

JANUARY 1

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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

Previewed for the week of January 1, 1970

 

 

 

 

 

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In Memory of George Griggs

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 

 

 


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BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 12/19/72


CKLW BIG 30 RECORDS December 19, 1972

CKLW BIG 30 RECORDS December 19, 1972

CKLW BIG 30 RECORDS December 19, 1972

CKLW BIG 30 RECORDS December 19, 1972

 

CKLW DECEMBER 1972

THIS WEEK 47 YEARS AGO

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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.

Previewed for the week of December 19, 1972

 

 

 

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In Memory of George Griggs

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate

 

 

 


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A CKLW BACK-PAGE DETROIT NEWSPRINT AD: 05/1961


Detroit Free Press May 15, 1961

 

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS

Monday, May 15, 1961

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DETROIT FREE PRESS

Above article is courtesy freep.com newspaper archive. Copyright 2019. Newspapers.com.

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