September 2022 – Motor City Radio Flashbacks

THE VOICE OF SUMMER RECALLED: BALTIMORE ORIOLES vs THE DETROIT TIGERS, SEPTEMBER 29, 1991

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DETROIT FREE PRESS | Monday, September 30, 1991 —THE TIGERS WERE ELIMINATED in the American League East race Sunday — but because of Cal Ripkin, Jr., it happened gracefully.

The Orioles shortstop hit two homers, good for four runs, to beat Scott Aldred, 7-4, in front of 17,925.

Ripkin has made these last three days at Tiger Stadium the most productive series of his brilliant career. He has driven 11 runs — his most RBIs ever in one series. This virtuoso completes his current Detroit engagement in the Tigers’ home finally tonight.

**Orioles 7. Tigers 4.** *(Click on box score for largest detailed view)*

The Tigers, who trailed from the time Ripkin hit a three-run homer in the third inning, fell 7 and a half games behind the Toronto Blue Jays with one week left. Even if the Tigers win their remaining seven games and the Jays lose their remaining six, the Tigers can’t tie them — something they did for three days that marked the peak of their season.

On August 24-26, the Tigers were completing the seven-game winning streak and the 18-7 burst that allowed them to catch, but not pass, the Jays. Then the Tigers immediately slumped and never got hot again. (See article below for more; click on, tap or stretch article for larger detailed read).

BASEBALL REFERENCE: For the complete Baltimore Orioles vs. Detroit Tigers September 29, 1991 game-day box score and stats — click HERE

**Detroit Free Press** September 29, 1991 [A]

**Detroit Free Press** September 29, 1991 [B]

**Ernie and Paul**. Last game broadcasting together, Monday, September 30, 1991 *(Photo: Detroit Free Press)*

THE ‘BIG 8’ CKLW! THE WEEK’S MOTOR CITY ‘BIG 30’ RECORDS: SEPTEMBER 27, 1971

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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’s appeal.”

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The featured CKLW chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks

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A Special Thank You

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

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

THIS WEEK! WJBK RADIO 15 RECORD REVIEW: SEPTEMBER 27, 1963

**WJBK RADIO 1500 RECORD REVIEW** September 27, 1963

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This official Record Review survey was tabulated overall by each record’s popularity and its appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of WJBK Radio 1500 (1963).

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU

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

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

THE ESSENCE OF ’60s SOUL GENERATION: 1963 DEFINED!

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Debuted August 3, 1963. Peaked #10 (1 week). “Hey, Girl” charts 11 total weeks overall in the Billboard R&B Singles charts.

Source: Billboard Top R&B Singles [2004 Edition]

THE ESSENCE OF ’60s SOUL GENERATION: 1963 DEFINED!

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Debuted September 21, 1963. Peaked #6 (1 week). “Talk To Me” charts 17 total weeks overall in the Billboard R&B Singles charts.

Source: Billboard Top R&B Singles [2004 Edition]

THE ESSENCE OF ’60s SOUL GENERATION: 1963 DEFINED!

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Debuted September 21, 1963. Peaked #61 (October 12; 1 week). “Baby Get It (And Don’t Quit It)” charts 5 total weeks overall in the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

NOTE: “Baby Get It” did not make the Billboard R&B charts for 1963.

Source: Billboard Top Pop Singles [2006 Edition]

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP HITS OF 1963!

Debuted #90 week-ending August 31, 1963, “Be My Baby” peaks at #2 on the Hot 100, week-ending, October 10, 1963. Having charted 13 weeks overall — on its final week on Billboard, the single drops out at #49 for the week-ending, November 23, 1963.

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Source: The Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Charts [1963]

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP HITS OF 1963!

Debuted #87 week-ending August 17, 1963, “Only In America” peaks at #25 on the Hot 100, week-ending, September 28, 1963. Having charted 11 weeks overall — on its final week on Billboard, the single drops out at #49 for the week-ending, October 26, 1963.

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Source: The Billboard Hot 100 Pop Singles Charts [1963]

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION: TOP SINGLES IN 1963!

Debuted #71 week-ending August 17, 1963, “Then He Kissed Me” peaks at #6 (2 weeks) on the Hot 100, for week-ending, September 14, 1963. Having charted 12 weeks overall — on its final week on Billboard, the single drops out at #49 for the week-ending, November 2, 1963.