Jeff
Jal, now that it's over maybe you could list the rest of the songs until August 1988 that have no video and how many more perfect 40 weeks there are? Inquiring minds would like to know.
jalcomic
First I want to thank Sam for letting me these list for these past year and half
jalcomic
Jeff I will be working on a couple final list.
jalcomic
I mean letting me do
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I will have a complete total for 1988 and 1989
chuck2018
I have an idea. Unless they've already been put in the shows on Wednesday through Friday in the usual spot play 2 months each day of the extras that you were going to play.
chuck2018
If anyone wants the announcement I recorded it & could send an mp3 if they want it.
jalcomic
Here are the updates for 1988 & 1989. I broke it down to a timeline enjoy.
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March 19: Second Song that did not have a video: What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong making the count to 38.
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April 9: The count goes up to 39
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May 7: The count goes a perfect score
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May 21: The highest song not having a video is 66 breaking the record set back on May 16, 1987
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June 4: This weekend d**k Clark hosts his last American Bandstand
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June 18: Third song that did not have a video: Black and Blue by Van Halen. Again, we have six weeks of perfect score for the third time
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July 2: The count is back to a perfect score
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July 23: The highest song not having a video is 83 breaking the record set back in May 21. Also, this weekend is the last broadcast of Solid Gold. That leaves only Soul Train and Showtime at the Apollo as the last current live performance shows on non-cable television
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August 6: Casey last show we are entering again six weeks of perfect score for the fourth time.
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August 13: The record is broken as we have seven weeks of perfect score.
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November 12: Fourth song that does not have a video: Till I Love You by Barbara Streisand & Don Johnson. This ends a record of 19 weeks of a perfect score.
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December 17: Fifth a final song in 1988 that does not have a video: When I’m With You by Sheriff hit the Top 40 the same week T’ll I Love You falls out keeping the total at 39.
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December 31: Year end total for 1988: 206 songs hit the 40, 201 had videos 5 did not. Making percentage for 1988: 97.5 up from 95.9 in 1987. Total weeks with a perfect score in 1988 is 26 weeks
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February 4, 1989: The number 1 song of the week does not have a video
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March 18, 1989: The count is back to a perfect score
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April 29, 1989: The First and only song in 1989 to not have a video and hit the Top 40 is Though the Storm by Aretha Franklin and Elton John ending a six weeks perfect score.
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June 17, 1989: The count is back to a perfect score
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October 28, 1989: A new record of is set for 20 weeks with a perfect score. This streak would go for a total of 35 weeks ending on February 17, 1990 when Madonna song Keep it Together hits the 40
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December 30, 1989: Year end total for 1989: 215 songs hit the forty only one does not have a video making the percentage for 1989 – 99.5 up form 97.5 in 1988
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That is it
Jeff
Thanks Jal. I believe in recent years there have been much less than 99.5% videos what with songs being able to chart due to streaming. I guess "streaming killed the video star". LOL!
AC
Thank you Jal. That would be great if you could send the announcement Chuck, as that saves me from bugging Sam about it. I work outdoors, and so it is difficult for me to catch the morning show often.
chuck2018
If anyone wants to hear Sam's announcement here's an mp3.
AC
I do not see the link Chuck unfortunately.
chuck2018
It didn't work but I sent it in a e-mail to Sam to pass on.
AC
Ok, thank you.
chuck2018
No problem it's a shame we didn't get through the shows but I have most of the rest except for the guest host shows but I'm gonna miss Sam's extras because they sure beat Premieres ones.
Brock
Double dose of gene Cotton today!
Machi
Sam - tough pill to swallow on the broadcast this morning about the AT40 shows. It was a good run. You hinted at possibly making decisions that some may not prefer, just to remain viable. This low shall pass - but don't let survival by any means deter you from your decision. I came in with the AT40 shows, but FunXcitingOldies has become my default radio station 24/7...
Machi
...whatever the outcome over the long push ahead in the next week or so, know that following your passion is never to be discounted - and I'm sure you have plenty of 'silent' fans (like myself, until i created a login today) that feel your frustration - but also appreciate the shared enthusiasm of ALL GOOD Music - not just the ones that had the fortune of becoming smash hits. Keep The Faith!
GT25Ump
Thanks for all the research/info, Jal. It was fun to read and learn all that!
Cjrmack
I had tuned out for awhile because do not like the later 80's at all so surprised to see what happened.
Cjrmack
To be honest was looking forward to the early 70's but no big deal. In fact actually I will start listening in the mornings again.
Cjrmack
Sam have you ever considered running those Top 50 countdowns you used to have on Saturday morning and Sunday afternoons?
sam
That may be a possibilty. But I have to resolve the current problem first.
SteveS
Sam, I’m wishing you all the best and hoping for a quick, reasonably satisfying result. I own a tiny bar in New Hampshire. It’s not quite the same as what you’re coping with, I’m sure, but I’ve had to suffer through so many dealings with music-rights licensing companies over the years.
SteveS
None of those companies is willing to work with you; it’s all on their terms, and it matters not one bit that my bar’s needs are far different than those of a much larger place; they treat us all the same: like dirt.
sam
Good News The Fox is gonna continue. No countdowns. But its gonna stay on the air. Not gonna be cheap. But as long as I have you loyal listners. It's worth it!
chuck2018
That's great news. Maybe you can at least play the extras after you went to the trouble of doing them. Then you can start 2019 with some new & the return of old ideas. I wouldn't mind the return of the Satuday night show of disco & 12 inch versions of songs.
sam
I wont be doing anything til after the holidays are over. My plate if full. I have a lot of work and convertions to do just to be legal
Brian
Sam now you really should set up an account at Patreon. A podcast i listen to takes in $6000 per month in donations. I'm sure you would get some support there.
djjoe
Sam, wishing you the best this Holiday season and suggest you share with the listeners what it will take to keep the Fox stream up and running.
