December 2023 – Page 2 – Motor City Radio Flashbacks

WVMV V98.7 RECALLED! DETROIT SMOOTH JAZZ ON THE RADIO: KARLA FOX

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MCRFB Note: The “smooth” selections heard in this WVMV aircheck was by (in order), Joyce Cooling “Before Dawn”, Black Box “Ghost Box”, Dave Koz “Undeniable”, and Greg Adams “Five To Eleven.”

In tribute to this great Detroit Smooth Jazz station, which is no longer on the air in the Motor City — hear these wonderful selections anytime, and from so many more others, at my Smooth Jazz Detroit V98.7 Channel I created over at Spotify.

Do you miss Smooth Jazz? For more information on V98.7 at Spotify today, go HERE [J.F.].

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NEW! A special THANK YOU to Karla Fox GM, PD
WJAZ 89.7 FM, Detroit, for her recent aircheck contribution to our Motor City Radio Flashbacks collection.

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WNIC 100.3: A 1993 CHRISTMAS MEMORY . . . FROM JIM HARPER and THE BREAKFAST CLUB!

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A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS AUDIO MEMORY FROM 1961: VIC DANA

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“Little Altar Boy” was written in 1961 and first recorded that year by vocalist Vic Dana for his album This Is Vic Dana. Released as a single, it reached number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In an introspective moment, Dana performs this quiet song in the 1962 musical-comedy film Don’t Knock the Twist.

The single was released on the Dolton label, making its debut on December 27, 1961 and stayed on the Billboard charts for 8 weeks. Little Altar Boy was re-released on December 17, 1965, having peaked #13 and stayed on Billboard that year for three weeks.

The song was also recorded by Andy Williams on his 1965 album Merry Christmas, by Glen Campbell on his 1968 album That Christmas Feeling, and by Jack Jones on his 1969 album A Jack Jones Christmas.

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Sources: Wikipedia; Billboard’s Christmas in the Charts 1920-2004

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A DETROIT RADIO LEGEND HAS PASSED AWAY. IN MEMORY OF KEN CALVERT

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WLLZ Ken Calvert with Ed Kelly, 1995 *(Press Photo)*

We received very sad news late last night that Detroit radio legend, Ken Calvert, has passed away.

Motor City Radio Flashbacks extends heart-felt condolences to the Calvert family, and to all his radio friends, his proteges, radio fans, and to all who knew Ken, our deepest sympathy.

Over four decades in the radio business, Ken became a broadcast institution here in the Motor City. His deep voice became familiar to us all, his audience, while broadcasting at WWWW, WRIF, WCSX, WABX, WLLZ, and WJR. Ken Calvert retired in 2013. He was 72.

Motor City Radio Flashbacks will provide any further information on Ken’s passing and of any pending services, here, if or when they will become available.

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UPDATED December 25, 2023: Kenneth A. Calvert Legacy Obituary

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/kenneth-calvert-obituary?id=53907484

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THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON. IN MEMORY OF DAVE PRINCE . . . “ONE SOLITARY LIFE”

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Dave Prince passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. He was 91. Created, produced, and narrated by Dave Prince.

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: DECEMBER 1968

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Columbia Records CS 9739 Stereo LP. ‘Snowfall’, as titled. Music arranged and conducted by Mark Farnon. Released in 1968.

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WJR 760: DECEMBER 19, 1965 [Detroit Free Press] RADIO BACK-PAGE AD

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Missed any of our previous ‘Detroit Radio Back-Pages‘ features? GO HERE

A special thank you to senior MCRFB consultant Greg Innis, of Livonia, MI., for contributing the Newspapers.com archives (Detroit radio related) articles, ads, and images we have provided for this site, since 2016.

Thank you, Greg Innis, for making these historic Detroit radio features possible. 🙂

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS! THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: DECEMBER 1959

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Custom CS-5 Stereo LP. “White Christmas” The Christmas Strings arranged and produced by George Jenkins. Accompanied with orchestra. Released in 1959.

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KEENER GOLD! THE WKNR ‘TOP 30’ MUSIC GUIDE: DECEMBER 14, 1970

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

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON: DECEMBER 1956

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MGM E-3387 mono LP. “Winter Wonderland” by the Ray Charles Singers. The group’s vocalists heard in this recordings comprise of, Lillian Clark, Kathleen Wallace, Lois Winter, Miriam Workman, Robert Bollinger, Jerry Duane, Edwin Lindstrom, Eugene Lowell, Arthur Malvin, Alan Sokoloff, Michael Stewart, Eugene Steck, and Ray Charles (this is not the R&B Ray Charles). Instrumental accompaniment by the MGM Studio Orchestra. Accompanied also with additional special musicians. Released in 1956.

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