Category: Detroit Radio Surveys

WHYT-FM POWER 96 ‘HOT HITS’: THIS WEEK! 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM Tuesday, May 19, 1987
WHYT-FM (#01) * JODY WATLEY * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#02) * U2 * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#03) * LIONEL RICHIE * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#04) * KIM WILDE * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#05) * ATLANTIC STARR * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#06) * MADONNA * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#07) * HERB ALPERT and JANET JACKSON * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#08) * CUTTING CREW * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#09) * LISA LISA * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (#10) * ANITA BAKER * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (‘HEARD’) * SURFACE * 05/19/1987

WHYT-FM (‘HITBOUND’) * BOB SEGER * 05/19/1987

WHYT DETROIT’S BEST MUSIC

30 YEARS AGO TODAY. TUESDAY, MAY 19, 1987

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All TEN top WHYT hits (1-10) plus 2 BONUS tracks were selected from this music survey (05/19/1987) for your listening enjoyment here.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

In Memory of George Griggs

Above WHYT music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.

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WXYZ 1270 DETROIT SOUND TOP 12! THIS WEEK IN 1966

“THE SOUND IS BIGGER AND BETTER” (Jingle) * WXYZ * 1966
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 01 * Chris Montez * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 02 * The Chiffons * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 03 * Love * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 04 * Shades Of Blue * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 05 * Simon & Garfunkel * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 06 * Mamas & The Papas * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 07 * Bob Dylan * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 08 * The Capitols * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 09 * James Brown * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 10 * The Rolling Stones * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 11 * The Mindbenders * WXYZ (05/09/66)
WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 12 * The Supremes * WXYZ (05/09/66)
“PERSONALITY PLUS, 1, 2, 7, 0!” (Jingle) * WXYZ * 1966

BONUS! DETROIT SOUND No. 13 * The Holidays * WXYZ (05/09/66)
BONUS! DETROIT SOUND No. 14 * Terry Knight & The Pack * WXYZ (05/09/66)
BONUS! DETROIT SOUND No. 24 * Frankie Valle * WXYZ (05/09/66)
BONUS! DETROIT SOUND No. 29 * B. J. Thomas * WXYZ (05/09/66)
BONUS! DETROIT SOUND No. 30 * The Shy Guys * WXYZ (05/09/66)
BONUS! DETROIT SOUND No. 35 * The Tidal Waves * WXYZ (05/09/66)

WXYZ DETROIT SOUND SURVEY. MONDAY, MAY 09, 1966

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The WXYZ TOP 12 (1-12) and “BONUS” hits featured in this Detroit Sound Survey (05/09/1966) were selected for your listening enjoyment here.

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WNIC 100: SPRING INTO SUMMER LOWDOWN! 04/1978

WNIC-FM 100 April 1978
WNIC-FM 100 April 1978
WNIC-FM 100 April 1978
WNIC-FM 100 April 1978

39-YEARS AGO. APRIL 1978

A WNIC ‘ROCK ‘N’ EASY’ LOWDOWN

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

In memory of George Griggs

Above WNIC radio chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.

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BIG 8 CKLW MOTOR CITY BIG 30 HITS: THIS WEEK, 1967!

CKLW RADIO 8 HIT PARADE April 11, 1967 (Click on image 2x for largest PC view)
CKLW RADIO 8 HIT PARADE April 11, 1967 (Click on image 2x for largest PC view)

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * Arthur Conley * CKLW (No. 01) 04/11/67

 

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * Frank & Nancy Sinatra * CKLW (No. 02) 04/11/67

 

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * Tommy James & The Shondells * CKLW (No. 03) 04/11/67

 

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * Martha & The Vandellas * CKLW (No. 04) 04/11/67

 

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston * CKLW (No. 05) 04/11/67

 

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * The Wanted * CKLW (No. 06) 04/11/67

 

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * The Supremes * CKLW (No. 07) 04/11/67

 

 

RADIO 8 HIT PARADE * The Five Americans * CKLW (No. 08) 04/11/67

 

 

BONUS! RADIO 8 * Southbound Freeway * (No. 23) * 04/11/67

 

 

BONUS! RADIO 8 * Sandy Posey * (No. 24) * 04/11/67

 

 

BONUS! RADIO 8 * Lou Rawls * (No. 25) * 04/11/67

 

 

BONUS! RADIO 8 * The Parade * (No. 28) * 04/11/67

 

 

BONUS! RADIO 8 * Simon & Garfunkel * (No. 29) * 04/11/67

 

 

 

CKLW TOP 30 HITS TABULATED BY LOCAL RETAIL SALES AND NATIONAL RADIO AIRPLAY

 

The CKLW TOP EIGHT HITS (1-8), with added bonus songs, were selected for your listening enjoyment here. The official CKLW 30 biggest hits, this week in Detroit. April 1967

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CKLW RADIO 8 HIT PARADE April 11, 1967 (Click on image 2x for largest PC view)

 

BONUS! RADIO 8 * Tommy James & The Shondells * Future Hits * 04/11/67

 

 

CKLW RADIO 8

TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1967

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These were the records you bought. Many went on to become some of the most popular singles heard played on AM and FM STEREO radio, April of ’67, including stations WKNR, WXYZ, WCAR and WJBK, Detroit.

 

 

CKLW RADIO 8 HIT PARADE April 11, 1967 (Click on image 2x for largest PC view)

 

 

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

In memory of George Griggs

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

 

 

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WKNR TOP 13 DETROIT KEENER HITS: THIS WEEK IN 1966!

WKNR March 30, 1966
WKNR (No. 01) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 02) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 03) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 04) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 05) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 06) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 07) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 08) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 09) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 10) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 11) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 12) * 03/30/66
WKNR (No. 13) * 03/30/66
WKNR March 30, 1966

WKNR MUSIC GUIDE

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1966

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All THIRTEEN top Keener hits (1-13) were selected from this WKNR Music Guide (03/30/1966) for your listening enjoyment here.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU

In Memory of George Griggs

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Above WKNR music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.

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WDEE-AM: DETROIT COUNTRY MUSIC TOP 40! 03/08/76

WDEE MODERN COUNTRY SURVEY March 8, 1976
BIG “D” COUNTRY MUSIC NO. 01 * WAYLON and WILLIE
WDEE MODERN COUNTRY SURVEY March 8, 1976
BIG “D” COUNTRY MUSIC NO. 02 * MERLE HAGGARD
BIG “D” COUNTRY MUSIC NO. 03 * LARRY GATLIN
BIG “D” COUNTRY MUSIC NO. 04 * WILLIE NELSON
BIG “D” COUNTRY MUSIC NO. 05 * T. G. SHEPPARD
WDEE MODERN COUNTRY SURVEY March 8, 1976
BIG “D” COUNTRY MUSIC NO. 06 * DON WILLIAMS

THE BIG “D” RADIO 15. 41 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK

The Top 40 country hits in Detroit. Featuring the ‘Top 6’ off the survey. As tabulated by WDEE 1500, for the week beginning, March 8, 1976.

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU

In Memory of George Griggs

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Above WDEE music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.

“DETROIT’S MODERN COUNTRY MUSIC STATION”

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WDRQ-FM 92! DETROIT’S TOP 20 THIS WEEK: 03/03/1975

WDRQ-FM March 03, 1975
WDRQ-FM March 03, 1975 (click on survey 2x for largest detailed view)
WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 01 * Detroit * AVERAGE WHITE BAND

WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 02 * Detroit * MINNIE RIPPERTON

WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 03 * Detroit * OHIO PLAYERS

WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 04 * Detroit * GEORGE McCRAE

WDRQ “Q” SINGLE NO. 05 * Detroit * PATTI LABELLE

WDRQ FM RADIO. THIS WEEK 42 YEARS AGO

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WDRQ-FM, the Top 20 (also featured here the “Q” top 5 singles) for the week of February 24 – March 3, 1975. WDRQ legend Bill Bailey was featured on the week’s survey cover.

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THE ALL HIT LIST Z-95.5! WCZY-FM WEEK OF 01/04/1988

WCZY-FM January 04, 1988
WCZY-FM TOP 40 MUSIC GUIDE COMPILED THRU RETAIL SALES AND RADIO AIRPLAY
Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Michael Jackson * WCZY-FM (No. 01)

Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * George Harrison * WCZY-FM (No. 02)

Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Whitney Houston * WCZY-FM (No. 03)

Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Eric Carmen * WCZY-FM (No. 04)

Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Elton John * WCZY-FM (No. 05)

BONUS! Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Huey Lewis * WCZY-FM (No. 08)

BONUS! Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Whitesnake * WCZY-FM (No. 11)

BONUS! Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Expose * WCZY-FM (No. 20)

BONUS! Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Jody Watley * WCZY-FM (No. 22)

BONUS! Z-95 FM THE ALL HIT LIST * Stevie Wonder * WCZY-FM (No. 38)

DICK PURTAN WCZY-FM January 04, 1988
KIM CARSON WCZY-FM March 11, 1988
WCZY-FM TOP 40 MUSIC GUIDE COMPILED THRU RETAIL SALES AND RADIO AIRPLAY

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The above TEN songs (WCZY 01/04/1988) as numbered on the survey was randomly selected by the author for your listening enjoyment, here.

Above WCZY music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patty Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate.

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A 1974 ‘BIG 80’ HAPPY NEW YEAR CHART FROM CKLW!

CKLW BIG 80 December 1974 (click on image 2x for largest view)
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CKLW BIG 80 December 1974
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A 1974 ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR’ SOUVENIR FROM THE BIG 8!

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

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WXYZ 1270 DETROIT SOUND TOP 12! THIS WEEK IN 1966

wixie173(MCRFB)WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 01 * The Royal Guardsmen * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie176(MCRFB)WIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 02 * The Monkees * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 03 * The Mamas & The Papas * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 04 * The Four Tops * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 05 * The Blues Magoos * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 06 * Nancy Sinatra * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 07 * The Beach Boys * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 08 * Spyder Turner * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 09 * Aaron Neville * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 10 * Jimmy Ruffin * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 11 * Peter & Gordon * WXYZ (12/26/66)

 

wixie173(MCRFB) center croppedWIXIE DETROIT SOUND No. 12 * The Temptations * WXYZ (12/26/66)

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 WXYZ, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1966

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MCRFB has every song selection on this WXYZ playlist archived in it’s music library. The WXYZ TOP 12 (1-12) featured in this Detroit Sound Survey (12/26/1966) were selected by the author for your listening enjoyment, here.

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