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AC
Volcano, a song that peaked on the charts in 1980! A preview of the best year of the 80s for Brock and company!
Troy in CA
According to my calculations we will hear the first segment of 1980 TODAY.
Slammin Sam
Troy Wins!oh_please
Troy in CA
feel_peace
Brock
Troy looked at the website. Troy you cheated!omg I'm offended.
Troy in CA
silly
humphreycpa
But you know what song hits in that first segment of 1980.....I won't give it away...
humphreycpa
And it's not a Brock fave by Foxy...
Brock
Dang
humphreycpa
I know that you are disappointed Brock.
Jeff
I know which one it is.
Brock
Dang x 2. No one tells me anything
Jeff
Wait, is anyone else hearing Van Halen again?
Laura
Wasn't this segment just played?
humphreycpa
Yeah. Maybe Sam is trying to hold the 1980 segment for next week? smile
Brock
Hang with us. Well I guess you are
Laura
I looked up the actual lyrics to She's So Selfish and omg
humphreycpa
Um, a tad NSFW Laura?
humphreycpa
:O pass the eye bleach!
Laura
Let's just say more than a tad.
Laura
Like there are several F-bombs and all that
humphreycpa
Yeah-pretty blatant isn't it?
Laura
Oh yes
Brock
I'm waiting.....
Michael1973
These days every song that comes out has language like that
humphreycpa
Brock, these lyrics make Sugar Walls look like a nursery rhyme.
Jeff
The first segment of 1980 I remember as being one of the longest in the entire AMC series clocking in around 35 minutes.
Troy in CA
35:03
Michael1973
Good timing then, as it's starting at 12:25
Michael1973
12:25 my time that is
Michael1973
If Led Zeppelin were releasing music today, literally ever song they produced would hit the charts
Troy in CA
Brock playing a Brock song.....I guess that's okay.shy
Brock
Now I suppose YOU'RE offended Troy?
Brock
Rod, tough to top Sugar Walls.
Troy in CA
Yes, but only mildly.
Troy in CA
Actually I'm just envious of the platform you have.cry
Brock
Well I'm grateful for people like you that tune in. I love your loyalty
Brock
Don't be envious, be thankful you only have to hear 2 hours of me.
Brock
And Fox listeners who might be golf fans....I'm heading to the U.S. Open Friday!!!!!!!
Brock
The ONLY thing I have better than you Troy is I eat Subway every daylaugh-big
Charliebob65
Awesome Brock! Trying to get in on some of that $12 million purse?
Troy in CA
Then you must have been VERY envious of Jared......At least until..............................
Cjrmack
scared
Troy in CA
Great Song from the Napolean Dynamite soundtrack. smile
Laura
I was obsessed with that movie believe it or not. It was so weird but I loved it.
Troy in CA
It was WAY more realistic than most people would guess. I encountered all of those personality types doing years of rural door to door sales.
Troy in CA
Most people are normal but there were a lot of strange ducks out there.
Brock
Yeah Troy you're right, Jared is controversial
Brock
Bobby, watching not playing haha. Never been to a Major, just a regular PGA Tour event and I played in a Pro-AM at the Dell playoffs a few Augusts ago. Played with Emillo Grillo. The pro in the group behind me.....the controversial Phil Mickelson!
Charliebob65
Saudi Phil or should I say very much richer Saudi Phil...omg
Brock
Rich-$40,000,000 gambling debts. No biggie for him.
Charliebob65
I believe he signed a $200 Million contract with them.. That should cover his debt
Brock
I think so!
Troy in CA
Hard to believe there is that much revenue available to pay one player so much.question
Brock
That's a lot of Subway subs Troy
Troy in CA
Good one, that reminds me of "50 thou a year will buy a lot of beer".
Charliebob65
Timbuck 3 reference omg
Troy in CA
smile
AC
Rappers Delight may not have been a big hit in the States because of its length and it being available on a 12" single, though it was a massive hit throughout Europe and Canada.
Charliebob65
Good morning TFO.... cafe
jcoxscouter
Good morning Cuz, Bro, and the rest of the TFO'ers! Now let's hear what this week in 1978 and Sam have in store.
Slammin Sam
Morning Cuz X2
Brock
Good morning Samx2 Bobby, John and the rest of TFO land. Happy Thursday.
Jeff
I just realized, two soon to be debuts will have a combined playing time of 17 minutes.
Slammin Sam
Not sure which two you are talking about, But one of those is a double sided 45 that only the A side is listed. and the other I think youa re speaking off is not gonna happen til September
Jeff
Whitburn lists both sides of the Jackson Browne song so I guess I misunderstood that one. The September song I figured out is from Meatloaf but the one I was referring to is from Joe Walsh.
Slammin Sam
Yes The album version of Lifes been good is long
Charliebob65
Brock , You know I am gonna say ... Oh Yeah... made my afternoon that much better! ok
Brock
@John Chat image
jcoxscouter
@Brock hat
Charliebob65
Hey you two-- I took my time and did not Rush into my comment. I just felt it was more than a feeling to restrain myself
jcoxscouter
Well, you took such a long time to comment. And Brock let's the spirit of the radio guide his song selections...
Brock
Exactly
Brock
John, done
AC
Seals and Crofts with some nice, smooth disco. It seems most artists were either all or nothing with disco, so it's nice when artists such as Seals and Crofts, John Paul Young, etc. make the groove a little bit easier.
Jeff
Time for more of that great countdown from 82-91. ok
Charliebob65
Good morning Jeff and all TFO crew... Happy Friday On to some tunes to lead us into the weekend
Jeff
Starting right away with an SHCH.
Ben
Good morning to all. Ready for some Top 15 hits!
Jeff
"Tender Is The Night" SHCH.
Ben
Souls. Awesome song by the legend himself!
Laura
Man I remember turning the volume down every time this one came on last year.
Jeff
"After The Fall" SHCH.
Ben
We Two. Definitely should have gone Top 10. Awesome song.
Charliebob65
Can't go wrong with some LRB.....ok
Jeff
LRB, another SHCH.
Ben
We Two. John Farnham's finest moment in the LRB.
Ben
Strange but True. Underrated song, and a good one.
Jeff
ZZ Top, another good one.
Michael1973
I would not have guessed this B-side was ZZ Top if it didn't say so on the display
Michael1973
It sounds more like a Van Halen song
Laura
What's the title of the Rita Coolidge album? I can hardly read it.
Anonymous155799
Anytime Anywhere
Laura
Thanks
jcoxscouter
Good morning all. Finally the 80's party!
Laura
Time for more Rick
Jeff
"Get Closer" SHCH.
Jeff
John Cafferty is another SHCH. A bunch of them today.
Ben
It Hit Me Like a Hammer. Great tune by Huey.
Jeff
"It Hit Me Like A Hammer", an underplayed goodie. SHCH.
humphreycpa
Far Post-a great B side (also found on the White Nights Soundtrack)
Jeff
"Life In One Day" SHCH.
Ben
Oh Father. So much better than the erotic stuff that follows in 1990-93.
Ben
Don't Go Away Mad, just go away. Motley Crue at the top of their game.
Michael1973
Ben, Oh Father might be my favorite Madonna song. So naturally, it became her worst performing top 40 hit after a long streak of top 10s.
Jeff
"Crazy In The Night" SHCH. Can't say the same for this one which should not have been the highest charting "What About Me" song.
Ben
One and Only Man. Good song you don't hear much anymore.
Jeff
"Emotion In Motion" SHCH
Jeff
That has to be one of the best groups of 50 on this whole countdown.
Ben
This block of hits had very little rap, and had so many songs from 1983 that peaked at number 15 on Radio and Records. Exceptional.
jcoxscouter
Yep! This song was Final Jeo8 clue. The clue was this song was inspired by the band ataying in a seedy part of town and seeing a poster for "Cyrano".
jcoxscouter
*Jeopardy
AC
Great slate of featured albums for next week!
Charliebob65
HAppy Father's Day to all you Fathers out there!
Troy in CA
Have a GREAT weekend Sam.feel_peace
Charliebob65
HAve a great weekend!
Troy in CA
Oh yes, Sunday is Fathers Day.....not to be overshadowed by Juneteenth.question
humphreycpa
Good morning all TFO listeners. Let's see what 1977 has in mind for us today.
Charliebob65
Good morning Rod and al TFO crew.. Rod I hope your weekend was good...cafe
humphreycpa
Morning Bobby. Weekend was nice.
AC
Now the fun ensues, for weeks. I don't know what to think of Telephone Man, other than it's weird.
Michael1973
I don't know which is more annoying in Telephone Man, when she hits the high notes or when she impersonates the telephone guy
jcoxscouter
Good Monday morning all! Finally joining the party.... smile
AC
Great set of extras today, and quite diverse!
Michael1973
Does Carl ever post here anymore? I noticed on his blog for last week's countdown #38 is missing
Cjrmack
Hi Michael. I am here. Which Countdown is that?
Cjrmack
Oh I found it is this countdown from last week. I will fix it. Thanks for letting me know.
Michael1973
Sure, no problem. When that song came on today and I was looking for it on last week's chart I had a weird moment
Slammin Sam
Just a heads up, Don't want to turn people away from The Fox, But for those of you who do listen to The Zew. This Wednesday and Friday starting at 8am central. I will be doing a Top 40 countdown on that station like The Fox 50 countdown. Can't say that there will be countdowns next week on that staion or ever again, But there will be this week just testing the waters.
Slammin Sam
Wednesday is 1983 and Friday is 1984
Charliebob65
ok clap
humphreycpa
cool
jcoxscouter
feel_peace
Jeff
Are the Zew countdowns being replayed in the evening?
Slammin Sam
No
Charliebob65
Hey Brock, maybe Alias did not last long because everyone thought they were someone else... silly
Slammin Sam
I heard they got in trouble for shooting The Sheriff.
jcoxscouter
But at least they did not shoot the deputy.
Brock
Bobby, you're funny!
Laura
It took me awhile to figure that outquestion
Slammin Sam
For those of you who dont know Alias evolved from the group Sheriff.
humphreycpa
Good morning TFO listeners.
jcoxscouter
Good morning all! Finally joining the 1980 party... hat
humphreycpa
Hi John. Glad you made it today smile
Brock
Good morning everyone. After a Friday-Monday off, good to see you all again.
humphreycpa
Good morning Brock.
Brock
Hey Rod, hope all is well in IN.
humphreycpa
Getting hot again very soon here. No humidity. Just blast furnace, dry heat.
Brock
Dry better than tropical for sure
humphreycpa
You betcha. Ask our friends John and Sammy.
jcoxscouter
Thanks, Rod! And definitely better to be 100+ in AZ with little to no humidity than in Houston, TX with 100+ with humidity level almost as high!
Brock
Hi John. Keep it!
jcoxscouter
Brock/Rod, I will gladly share some of the humidity from Sam and I! So, if anyone else wants some as well, just let us know. We will gladly ship it for free. silly
jcoxscouter
Also, if anyone has any rain to ship, we could use that down here in NTX.
humphreycpa
We had enough heat and humidity last week, that you shared here in the Midwest.
jcoxscouter
We can keep sharing. We have plenty to go around.
humphreycpa
July/August humidity is expected. But June-that's sneaky...
jcoxscouter
Agreed. It is expected for us in July/Aug. But,this hot this early is even a bit much for us. Like they had on the local news Sunday night. They were getting excited about avg $ for gas being under $5/gal as it was $4.98. They were getting excited the forecast high was only 98-99, instead of 100=...
Anonymous154559
Sound going in and out for me
Brock
Like WLS!
Brock
Our rain is about on target John, so sorry nothing to send yet.
Slammin Sam
No issues here, not going in and out. Might try and restart your browser of computer
Slammin Sam
Zew fans don't forget tomorrow morning at 8am I will be counting down the top 40 album rock songs for this day in 1983. I think you will be surprised at some of the songs that were actually on that chart. Tune in to thezew.net.
Brock
You were Sam x0 now Sam x1. What's going on?
Brock
Folks if you're OD-ing on 1980, I suggest you hop over to the Zew as Sam mentions. Should be a real good listen.
humphreycpa
Not only is it my sweet spot of 1983, there is bound to be songs that were in high rotation on MTV, but not on the pop charts.
Slammin Sam
There are a few of those yes Rod!
Jeff
You know, I'll probably be listening to thezew tomorrow morning then catch AMC 1980 on the replay in the evening. Can't get too much 1980. smile
Brian 1
Hi what is the link for the Zew?
Anonymous158817
Link on the page does not work.
Anonymous158817
Got to it thru Tune-In
Anonymous155799
www.thezew.net
Brock
https://thezew.net/
Brock
155799 sorry you got it.
Brock
Good morning everyone. Happy hump day.
Charliebob65
Good morning Sammy, Brock and all TFO crew...
humphreycpa
Good morning TFO peeps. A little 1980 rewind today!
Charliebob65
Nothing like a little Al Stewart to start the afternoon right....cool
humphreycpa
Not bad throwing in Ghost Riders by the Outlaws!
Brock
Chat image
Charliebob65
Good music day betwenn Fox and Zew ... really enjoyed it Thanks Sammy and Brock....
Brock
Bobby thank you. Sam great job on both channels. Glad you have all that free time I know you don't have!smile
Charliebob65
Point Blank - Southern fried rock from Texas ....ok
Jeff
Listening to the evening play of AMC 1980 since I was listening to the Zew countdown this morning.
Jeff
Sam, just wondering what were the chart sources for that countdown?
Charliebob65
Good morning and Happy Thursday to all the TFO crew cafe ... and happy Thursday to all TFO gang....
Charliebob65
Apprantly,repetative redundancy is my thing
Brock
Good morning Sam ,Bobby, Bobby and the rest of TFO land. Happy Thursday!
Slammin Sam
Billboard Chart Jeff
Slammin Sam
Morning everyone
Troy in CA
Jimmy Bo Horne sounds like a KC copycat.
Slammin Sam
Written and produced by KC and on the same record label. That's why.
Troy in CA
Okay, got it. Then he's just a KC clone. ok
Slammin Sam
A lot of the music on that TK label, The Sunshine Band of members or were often involved. So Yes. George McCrae another artist that ws on that label and KC was involved with
Michael1973
Two albums in the top ten this week contain the word "Stranger"
Bill B
Thank you Brock!
Brock
Bill, thank YOU for listening, much appreciated.
Bill B
Great music this afternoon Sam. Much appreciated!
Charliebob65
omg
Brock
Oh oh Bobby what did I miss?
Charliebob65
SAmmy was talking about the Kim Basinger - "You can Leave Your Hat On" scen in 9 1/2 Weeks movie... Its up there with the Phoebe Cates "Moving in Stereo" scene
Slammin Sam
Thanks Bill! And Thank you for tuning in
Slammin Sam
Yes those ar etwo very memorable movie scenes.
Charliebob65
Great shows today guys... Thanks again!
Slammin Sam
Thanks Cuz!
Slammin Sam
Don't forget everyone 1984 countdown on The Zew in themorning starting at 8am
Charliebob65
cool
Brock
Thanks Bobby. I'll have to check out that 9 1/2 weeks thingok
Laura
I remember that the first dance at my senior prom was to Wonderful Tonight.
Brock
Good stuff Laura, music memories.
Ben
Good morning to all. Ready for the greatest countdown of all time to resume.
GT in Iowa
Good morning, Ben and everyone else for that matter and I concur on this great countdown!
Jeff
Yes, great countdown. And today we reach the halfway point.
Charliebob65
Good morning Ben, GT, Jeff and all TFO listeners... HAppy Friday!...
Slammin Sam
Starting at 8am on The Zew. It's The Top 40 album rock songs for this date in 1984 for anyone who is interested.
GT in Iowa
While I'll be locked in here, that's sounds like a countdown I would enjoy as well!
Ben
Tough decision but I will also lock The Fox Oldies in. If The Zew countdowns replay on weekday mornings other than Friday, I am there.
Brock
Good morning TFO land. Hope it's a good Friday for us all.
Ben
If You Needed Somebody... awesome song to start with!
humphreycpa
Good morning Ben, Jeff, GT, Bobby, Sam, Brock and all other TFO listeners!
Brock
Good morning Rod
Laura
Are you sure this song reached that high on Cashbox?
GT in Iowa
Whirly Girl, fun upbeat song.
Slammin Sam
What song Laura and please tellme you are just joking
Laura
(If There Was) Any Other Way
Slammin Sam
I am half way threw with fixing the mistakes that were already found and if there is another one I will stop and this countdown will be done. I'm gonna look it up now
Jeff
"Back Where You Belong" SHCH.
Ben
Please don't stop this amazing music!
GT in Iowa
Agree, Jeff. LOVE Stay the Night, used to play it over and over on the ol' 45
Brock
Great song GT
GT in Iowa
Four SHCH songs before this SHCL and then into some great Don Henley, ha.
humphreycpa
I think is another week of SHCH songs during this countdown.
Laura
The Celine song peaked at 32 on CB it looks like.
Slammin Sam
Well that makes the work that I have done for the last month for no damn reason. This countdown willnot be redone, It will stay screwed up and will never play again after this time. It is wrong and can not be fixed. Celine Dion only got to 32, The spreadsheet we used was wrong.
Ben
No worries Sam. It's great as is. So relieved that we can all enjoy for the rest of 2022.
Slammin Sam
I have spent at least 15 to 20 hours re recording the part that was messed up for no reason. I am livid! But the info we were given was wrong, Was not Jeffrey's fault was not mine. But that seals it for sure.
Laura
You didn't even think to check?
GT in Iowa
Yah, no need to get dramatic/frustrated/livid, it's great that you want everything perfect, but the flaws on this show are VERY minor, at least to this listener. It's a great countdown, so glad you decided to do it and hopefully will re-run it somewhere down the line.
Slammin Sam
What go through every cashbox chart or even single individual weekly chart on all 2500 songs. We got a spreadsheet that had all the songs chart info just like a whitburn book and that still took us months to do. There is no way in hell we could go through every single chart
Slammin Sam
I can promise you it will never ever be played again
Michael1973
If I'd Been The One -- an all-time favorite
Jeff
GTR SHCH for sure.
GT in Iowa
Uh, no doubt
Slammin Sam
I spent well over a thousand dollars getting the songs on vinyl to make this special and now it's worthless. So yea I'm livid. You chart junkies that watch these countdowns like a hawk know as well as I do. It's tainted now. Not right so that is why it will never be played again. And I can not and will not redo the entire thing again with the chance that there is even another mistake that hasnt
Slammin Sam
been found yet
Slammin Sam
There is your reason.
Jeff
"Love Walks In" SHCH. Yes, gonna be plenty of these today.
Jeff
Sorry to hear Sam. I think the top songs of 1982-1991 is a great listen even if it has errors. A lot of great songs a bunch of which just don't get played elsewhere. I wish you would reconsider but I respect whatever you decide.
Laura
I'm sorry that it sounded like I was angry about that. It has just bugged me for a while.
Laura
And now it probably won't be heard again and it's all my fault.
Cjrmack
I have to chime in. Doing this work on charts is a lot of work and even though I do it out of the love of music it is hard work and mistakes will happen. Even the major music trade magazine have mistakes. Everyone should just enjoy the countdowns and know they are pretty much 99.9% accurate. Anyway sorry to rant but I just think everyone should be a little less picky and just enjoy the countdowns
Brock
You apologized Laura. That means a lot. It's not your fault. It's no one's fault. Understand most all of us here are perfectionists. Also understand I never met a mistake free person in my life. And not that Sam had control over this, "you're" relying on third parties. Let's enjoy and just cool down. But I understand everyone's frustration, especially Sam's. You put ALL those hours
Brock
in and this happens. He just wants this to be perfect for everyone. There is no free radio station that gives all of us more than here.
Jeff
"Check It Out" SHCH.
Slammin Sam
I am most sorry for all the hours Jeffrey put in on this. Yes I spent a ton of money and a lot of time as well. But neither of us recieve anything from this. And its all done for nothing now.
Bill B
This is my favorite Journey song
Jeff
Two journey songs that definitely SHCH.
Laura
It's not surprising this charted way lower on R&R than the other charts.
Jeff
Queen is another SHCH song.
Anonymous159001
Can anyone else pull up the Zew?
humphreycpa
I'm not having any issues with the Zew broadcast.
Anonymous159001
This site can’t be reachedCheck if there is a typo in www.samsclassicrocknroll.com.
Laura
The link is thezew.net
Anonymous159001
Thank you. The link on the fox site goes nowhere
Jeff
"Brand New Lover" SHCH. Such a fun song.
Brock
Thanks for the heads up on the link!
Jeff
Sorry give me Parliament over this anyday.
Slammin Sam
Anonymous159001 I fixed it sorry
Ben
Give me Evil Ways by Santana over this.
Laura
A ton of rap today.
Brock
That's never good Laura
Jeff
Ben, "No One To Depend On" was also sampled. Again better than Mellow Man Ace.
Laura
Unfortunately there's more rap to come today.
Jeff
"Come As You Are" SHCH
Brock
I'm offended
Justice
Sorry Brock..........didn't have an opportunity to comment until now about the last countdown show.........Dirty Love by Thunder...WOW! I can't believe that never charted!
Brock
Sorry to me Justice, you owe me nothing! Lots of surprises on what didn't chart huh?
Laura
I still feel terrible for what I said earlier.
Brock
Laura we all have moments, let it go and enjoy the music.
Bill B
Brock - this is a great song and if I knew Ambrosia did this, I had certainly forgotten. Great tune either way.
Brock
Bill I like the 78-80 Ambrosia music, but always thought Holdin' On To Yesterday was a great hidden gem.
Troy in CA
Yes it is Brock.
Troy in CA
I haven't heard Atomic in a while.
humphreycpa
Atomic should make it's appearance on the 1980 weekly countdown very soon.
Troy in CA
Okay, cool.
Bill B
My 1st live concert was Loverboy back in '83. Wow that was a while ago!
Brock
SS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brock
39 years ago Bill. We're old.
Brock
I would see them about 20+ years later. Not quite the same.
Bill B
I try to get to 4-5 concerts a year and I try to see "classic" bands when they're nearby. I always find it funny that I always end up thinking "Wow, they still sound great" or "Boy, it's past time for them to hang it up". It's always one end of the spectrum or the other.
Troy in CA
That's interesting Bill. It's actually amazing that any band would still sound great 30-40 years past their prime. smile
Brock
Pat Benatar played with Loverboy on this date. She couldn't reach a lot of the higher notes which was a shame....
Michael1973
I saw Pat Benatar at a state festival in 2017. I was disappointed that she was only on stage for an hour. Granted it was free with admission, but the next year's concert was two hours.
Brock
Yeah Michael I went for her as much as Loverboy. I knew what not to expect, but this was even less, unfortunately.
Bill B
I saw Pat with Neil Giraldo and Melissa Ethridge about 5 years ago. Voices weren't the best but they really rocked out and put on a show
Bill B
smile Troy
Brock
Good point Bill. Any of the "senior" artists I have seen don't cheat you for performance effort, for sure.
Charliebob65
Thanks for the great music and shows on both TFO and the ZEW... Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
Michael1973
Funny story about Stacy's Mom. I was at a pub trivia event once where this song was featured in the "who is the musical artist?" round. Pretty much everyone knew the answer but the host kept insisting everyone was wrong. It turned out she was played a cover version from some other band's album.
Brock
Bobby thanks, you too.
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