PRODUCED BY JIM HAMPTON. DRAPER & HAMPTON, INC., LOS ANGELES
Syndicated around thenation on the CBS Radio Network some thirty-eight years ago, Jim Hampton (WXYZ, WABX, WJBK, WCAR) recently pulled this special programming from his radio archives and provided this site with 6 hours of the ‘Great American Summer’ shows he produced in the early-1980s.
In these programs you will hear great memories, events, and many of the hits by artists whose records were heard playing on the radio during the summer months the year they were released.
Jim Hampton and Ken Draper (WCAR, WCFL;Chicago) — Draper & Hampton, Inc., Los Angeles — produced this special summer programming for the CBS Radio Network.
The opening theme song was sungby, written and produced by production director Scott Chapin. Special programming features written by assistant writer, Scott Paton.
Program hosted by the great Tom Murphy (WCFL)
Motor City Radio Flashbacks will feature more of CBS’ ‘Great American Summer’ throughout the 2019 summer months.
So look for them here . . . . meanwhile enjoy your summer! ?
JIM HAMPTON
Featured today the 2nd of6memorable pops of the ‘Great American Summer’
Missed our 1st installment of the ‘Great American Summer’?GO HERE
A special THANK YOU to Jim Hampton (Palm Springs, CA) for sharing this CBS summer radio summertime memory with Motor City Radio Flashbacks!
The CKLW BIG 50 (plus) hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio. (1964)
Previewed for the week of July 14-20, 1964
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— In MemoryofGeorge Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
A ROBIN SEYMOUR PHOTO COLLAGE(Created by Jim Feliciano; March 10, 2017)
ARE YOU COMING?
THE LAST REUNION – ‘MEET AND GREET’
(Note: this post was published on this website on April 19. Updated; republished May 11, July 12)
Saturday, September 14, 2019
LOST ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SOUL JUST RECENTLY. Many of you may not of heard of him or know his name. He was responsible for making sure we all played and heard the Motown music in Detroit. A kind, caring, wonderful lifelong friend who was looking forward to coming to The Last Reunion.
Gordon Prince and I spent many days fishing the unspoiled waters of some of those northern Canadian fly in lakes many only dream about. We’d just talk and wonder at it all. Two young guys looking at their futures and wondering where they would take us, Gordon’s future is complete now. He has joined so many now in heaven.
So we must stress at this time it is important — if you are planning in attending — get your reservations in now. Room capacity is limited for this, for what will be, an unforgettable event. Time is closing in on the calendar. Don’t wait for September to get here. Nor the last minute. By then it may be too late.
Robin and I will look forward to greet you, meet with you, be with you for a final time . . . remember this will never, ever happen again.
As someone said, another reason we must do this . . . last reunion. Honoring Robin Seymour and many others. See a partial-celebrity listing here . . . seriously, if you’re planning on coming get your reservation now before it gets to capacity. I’ll see you again Gordy . . . see you my friend . . . .
To those of you who already have placed your reservations, our heartfelt thanks. See you there. See you then. September 14.
Once in a Lifetime Celebration – Robin Seymour at 93!
And all of us together. One Last Time.
When Robin started there were no real DJs. He was unique. There was no Motown music. No music from the likes of Bob Seger, Mitch Ryder, Martha Reeves, Jack Scott, Mary Wilson, Smokey Robinson. Stevie Wonder, hundreds more local bands and groups. It is said he launched 1000 hits. Many from those people who just may not have had their start had it not been for Robin.
I am reaching out to all of them and every person now on the radio in Detroit to just stop by this great celebration to honor Robin and meet you. Mitch – Bob – Smokey. Are you there ? If you’re one of the artists whose career was touched by this icon, or now on radio/TV, writers, or local officials, let me know and come to this. I will add you to the list of celebs.
Listen, there is no angel supporting this. We are doing it ourselves. So we need your reservations early, now. Great memories to see and hear and hopefully some of those stars who must not forget when . . . .A Bird named Robin helped them to fly and launched their careers.
But make your reservations now. September 14. Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. for more information, go here:
THIS IS A PASSION. PLEASE SHARE THIS. SPREAD THE WORD “THE LAST REUNION – MEET & GREET” (Updated; May 6)
We’ve lost so many. Uncle Russ just days ago. Many years ago I was shooting a TV series for CBS I went to WJR in Detroit early in the morning. We set up the camera and lights. I was waiting for my friend. But he didn’t make it that last morning. JP had passed away. The TV series happened. Mike Clark of “Drew & Mike” was on it. But we lost him too.
Remember Alan Almond? Ever meet him? What about Brother Joel Sebastian or Dave Dials or Bill Bonds or Dave Shafer or Mickey Shorr. How I’d love to talk with Mickey again . . . and Dave.
So this is our chance. This Last Reunion. Never been done. Us all together in the same room to meet and greet each other . . . and listen . . . and share . . . and laugh and remember and ask those questions you’ve always wanted to ask . . . personally. Doesn’t seem fair that I and my colleagues can talk on one side of the speaker and you can just listen . . . but we never meet.
So let’s do this before we can’t. The room is only so big and it will be full . . . And by the way WE’RE ALL buying our reservations too, I have mine. Don’t wait.
So let’s Meet & Greet – September 14. See you then . . . one last time?
Celebrity list is growing every day. These five are Yours Truly (sans horn), Bob Green; WKNR, Charlie O’Brien; the Big 8, Jim “JJ”Johnson; WOMC, and yes . . . that’s Denny McLain, and (more names will be added as) the list will continue to grow.
Until we’re full, get your reservations by going here:
Hello, Charlie O’Brien here with my friend,Jo-Jo Shutty MacGregor —
What more can we add, what more can we say . . . It is here. Today! The CKLW ‘Meet and Greet’ Charity event is happening this afternoon, Saturday, July 13!
It is our sixth Big 8 charity event in support of theRonald McDonald Charitiesof Detroit. A free event, it’s all happening today at the VFW Bruce Post 1146 lodge and property at 28404 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores, MI., from 5 pm until 11 pm., tonight.
Attending will be several CKLW luminaries, and we’ll be entertained by our house DJ, who will be spinning many of those great CKLW top 30 hits we heard played on the radio on the Big 8. There will be dancing, reminiscing, and 50/50 raffles drawn. Have any CKLW memorabilia? Bring them along. We’ll sign them as well. A fun time for all!
Again, all proceeds from food and raffles in this event will go toRonald McDonald Charitiesof Detroit. Again, it’s a free event. So come on out and join us for a great time. We’ll see you there! ?
This classic WKNR #32 PAM package was made possible by KENR Productions, Toledo, OH.
The author purchased this WKNR #32 compilation from KenR., direct, when this jingle package were available for purchase on CD (KenR re-mastered) and was available only through him back in the early 2000s.
While these classic KenR. radio jingles are no longer available, you can still catch up with the jingles legend today on jinglesampler.com
Thank you KenR for having purchased, preserved (and made available) the entire classic PAMS catalog you acquired back in the 1970s. And this WKNR package was one of them.
The female voice heard on this WKNR #32 package was PAMS’ own Trella Hart.
The WJBK FORMULA 45 hits was compiled, tabulated and produced by Radio 1500’s Bob Martin and Rosemary McGann.
This 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.
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Previewed for the week of July 7, 1958
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WJBK RADIO 1500 July 7, 1958
— In MemoryofGeorge Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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Above WJBK music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
THIRTEEN WEEKS on the singles chart, “In The Year 2525” by Zager & Evans peaked this month at No. 01 (6 weeks) on the Billboard Hot 100. Week ending July 6 through August 16, 1969. (Source: Billboard)
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BILLBOARD HOT 100 TABULATED BY RECORDS RETAIL SALES AND RADIO AIRPLAY
BILLBOARD HOT 100 JULY 6-12, 1969
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Above article is courtesy freep.com newspaper archive. Copyright 2019. Newspapers.com.
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