Sunday, February 27, 2011

KFXM February 26, 1980

Another KFXM playlist
Yes I'm Ready-Teri DeSario #1
New in the top ten
Second Time Around-Shalamar #6
99-Toto #8
American Dream-Dirt Band #9
I Wanna Be Your Lover-Prince #10
Highest debut
Special Lady-Ray, Goodman & Brown #29
New
Ride Like The Wind-Christhopher Cross
I like the music before the 1980s much better, but going  through the list there are about ten songs on this survey that I would enjoy listening to today, among them Dirt Band, ELO, Donna Summer, Linda Ronstadt, Tommy James
Anyone want to admit they like any of the first hits of the 1980s?

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23 comments:

Anonymous said...

If you don't see much here,
wait a few years. Rap emerges
and really changes music, and
not in a good way.

Anonymous said...

Best one I like here is
LAST TRAIN TO LONDON by ELO.
I can listen to that one over
and over. Sounds like
they had a lot of fun putting
that together. We're the
benefactors of that studio fun.

Anonymous said...

There IS all manner of good listenable recordings on this particular Playlist, much similar in
comparison with the multi-genre popular music artist listings from say, from 1960-1963.

all it requires, then and as in 1980, was an open mind and a versatile ear!

BTW, "RAP" did not make any inroads on America's radio station playlists until at least the late 1980's and 1990's.

megablogger said...

about "There IS all manner of good listenable recordings on this particular Playlist, much similar in comparison with the multi-genre popular music artist listings from say, from 1960-1963." --

The problem with this assertion is that in 60-63, there were killer local records on small labels that never made the nat'l charts - i.e. Need Your Love by the Metallics, Church Key by the Revels, etc.

By 1980, there was almost no local scene (labels, etc.), so all the records on this chart appear on all the nat'l charts, meaning listening to radio in NYC, Des Moines or Atlanta was pretty much the same experience from a music (not DJ) standpoint. As collecting records is my game, I could give dozens of examples.

Anonymous said...

The "soft rock" at the top of this playlist really highlights the emerging differences between KFXM and KOLA or KCAL-FM.
Anyone remember "Honey Radio?"

Anonymous said...

RE: "The problem with this assertion is that in 60-63, there were killer local records on small labels that never made the nat'l charts..."

the argument previously pointed out was the variety of artists, recording styles and genres, along with the diversity of bands, vocalists, groups, etc., appear SIMILAR from the early pre-Beatles 1960's perspective, at least from a "DJ'S" point-of-view (regardless if they are reflective locally or nationally).

even in 1980, KFXM's music surveys reflected the 'pop music' acumen for even the most conservative, old farts (like me and you). record collecting hobbies are irrelevant in this regard because THAT argument assumes a personally-biased media preference rather an objective analysis to the aforementioned topic.

Anonymous said...

RE: "there were killer local records on small labels..."

It should also be pointed out that
the 1980 KFXM surveys listed many small upstart recording labels which originated in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's, such as:

Casablanca
Elektra
Epic
Arista
Jet
Swan Song
Infinity
RSO
Delite
Chrysalis
Mill
Polydor
Asylum.

And during the upcoming 1980's decade and beyond, numerous LOCAL, NEW recording labels appeared monthly, if not weekly!

Megablogger said...

About your statement, "record collecting hobbies are irrelevant in this regard because THAT argument assumes a personally-biased media preference rather (than) an objective analysis to the aforementioned topic."

Just when were you appointed relevancy commissioner, Mr. Anonymous?

Objective analysis applies to 2/3rds of my statement about small local labels and records that charted on KFXM, but not nationally, which made local music radio more interesting.

The first two statements are provable, thus objective. The "more interesting" part is a conclusion just like your non-objective statement, "There IS all manner of good listenable recordings on this particular Playlist." Yeah? To you. "THAT argument...assumes a personally-biased" music preference.

And why do you capitalize the word playlist?

To Mr. Anonymous #2 (or maybe the relevancy commissioner).

As to local records that appeared frequently, yeah, and they were all national hits, which differs from my original assertion.

Epic was a small upstart label only if that definition applies to Columbia, of which it was their leading subsidiary.

Powers said...

I was the Program Director of KFXM in 1980 and only 7 of those songs on a list of 41, never made it as hits! Not a bad percentage!

Craig Powers
KFXM PD 1979-1986

Anonymous said...

TO MEGGABLOGGER: Don't Mess With The God of Hellsfire!

I can appoint myself "RELEVANCY COMMISSIONER" any darn time I choose, especially for the tormented personality you appear to be.

You sound like a whinny little kid, full of petty emotionalism which taints your argumentative posts.

Different points of view are welcome here sans your Play Ground sarcasm, Juvenile attitude and Brutish demeanor expressed in criticizing others.

Get a life, Dude! This Blog is an Open Forum for a civil discourse about mutual interests.


P.S. We Gods of Eternal Fire like to Capitalize on anything to our liking.

P.S.S. RE: "If you don't see much here, wait a few years. Rap emerges
and really changes music, and
not in a good way".

Clearly, your own words indicate your dislike of KFXM's music Playlist in 1980. Perhaps, in that Year, you should have taken a long walk off a short pier to save yourself the agony of pinning away WHEN THE MUSIC KEPT CHANGING -- and you did NOT!

P.S.S.S. I have enjoyed shovelng it all back in your Facey. And lest I forget, See YOU in Hell,
soon We hope!!!

Megablogger said...

Ah, personal attacks and threats. The sign of a loser who realizes he's been chased out of the arena of logic and argument.

I particularly liked the short pier part, your originality is stunning.

So sorry you gave up early...it was fun while it lasted. Let the hellfire begin.

Anonymous said...

RE: meggajogger, "So sorry you gave up early..."

Ah, yes, when you started in with the "Just when were you appointed relevancy commissioner, Mr. Anonymous?", you took the First Shot towards irrelevancy with your own "personal attacks".

Obviously, your background suggests
a primal mindset of unsophistication, borne of bullying those who disagree with your statements.

From the evidence read thus far in your recent posts, I believe your intellect must walk hand-in-hand with your idiocy. Your emotions must rule your brain. You must be a sadistic-like being who gives battle to everything around himself... even with YOUR self!

So, if you want to "Let the hellfire begin" (HOW UN-orginal), let's go, wanker. If Mutally Assured Destruction is what you desire, then the gaunlet is thrown down.

Anonymous said...

Hey, listen gentlemen. I don't know why the rhetoric is getting so above the top, so please be considerate to one another. i also ask the Meggablogger poster to be more kind in his remarks which seems so have provoked the argument.
i also say kudos to the Anonymous guy whose posts are much less meaner and a lot more funnier like satire.

Megablogger said...

"Just when were you appointed relevancy commissioner, Mr. Anonymous?" was a most appropriate remark in that it responded to your "irrelevant" remark. Cause and effect. Get it?

I doubt it, because name calling seems to be your biggest talent.

I'm still smarting over the short pier comment - as I told you, that was stunningly original.

Keep the insults coming, btw, hellfire (or hellsfire as you dubbed it) was another of your inventions.

As you are self-admittedly mired in 1980, it's clear you feel your own "agony of pinning away WHEN THE MUSIC KEPT CHANGING -- and you did NOT!"

Ah, you did some research - it must be getting to you. Your many postings as "anonymous" are all over the board.

Seems the only one with confidence in this thread is Craig Powers, who doesn't mind IDing himself.

Anonymous said...

What's all this animosity?
You're all SHEENING on each other.
I guess Charlie has set a mood
others find only inviting.

Anonymous said...

RE: Meggielogger, "Seems the only one with confidence in this thread is Craig Powers, who doesn't mind IDing himself."

If your statement has any logical meaning, that would INCLUDE YOU, Sir!

Likewise, if you have the moxy (i.e., "confidence") in YOURSELF, then follow your own words and
NAME THYSELF.....................

P.S. The God of Hellsfire is alive and living it up in 2011, NOT 1980 or earlier back to the Neanderthal Ages where your kind is waiting to die. (Hey, dude, there's a extra-special Pitchfork ready for ya, so We'll catch you in the Maelstrom real soon!)

Anonymous said...

Sheening, shining, this stuff is all very entertaining. I say let the dogs of war continue. Rave on!

Megablogger said...

"If your statement has any logical meaning, that would INCLUDE YOU, Sir!"

You have a way of catching on to the obvious. That was my very point. Soon you'll feel better.

I am willing to rename you...tell me all about 2011, Mr. 1980.

"The God of Hellsfire is alive and living it up in 2011."

Here's my first pitchfork, so bend over.

To wit: If you want to be Mr. 2011, tell me, which of today's androgynous boy singers pull your chain, baby? Is it Bruno, Justin or maybe Lady Gaga? Choose your poison.

Anonymous said...

What a coward you are, meggiejogger.
always with the name-calling, the insults and asinine remarks.

You exhibit such a seriously maladjusted personality complex.
I suggest you consult your psychiatrist.

BTW, old dude, when you die soon,
The Coven will be waiting for you!

Megablogger said...

I'll supply you with a list of better proven insults if you wish, but now it's time to take your pill. Calm down. The attendants can't wait much longer. Nitey nite.

Anonymous said...

Succumb to your own poison pill, you soon will, meggiegobber.

The Long Night of Oblivion now facing your repugnant existence
will End your petty nature when
The Soul Collector comes when you least expect it. In those final moments, calm you will not be;
your Eternal Torment in Hellsfire will only begin anew.

Farewell, and good riddance, dude!

Megablogger said...

It can now be told. Megablogger is now revealed as "anonymous"! It's true...I've been having this conversation with myself. Megablogger is sane and logical; anonymous is, well, not so much.

Then other anonymous(es) began impersonating the insane voice of my alter-ego and things went awry. Hope you enjoyed the ride.

Whatever new anonymous postings in this thread are made are by fakes, pretenders, and should be ignored.,,they're not by the originator of this grand scheme.

Anonymous said...

This should help explain just WHO
the meggiewanker REALLY IS, for the following is his true story:

I've lived in apartments, I've lived in a home
I travelled in trailers when I used to roam
But now in these places you won't have me dead
'Cause I'm happy I live in a split-level head

I do what I want to, no worries, no care
If anyone bugs me I climb up my stairs
Way up to a level where I feel no threat
'Cause I'm happy I live in a split-level head

If you're trying something, I couldn't care less
I don't rush for busses and trains are a mess
There's no one to care for, I don't need a bed
'Cause I'm happy I live in a split-level head

I like how I'm living, I'm nobody's slave
My head's above water, so don't make a wave
There are no doors to lock and no dogs to be fed
'Cause I'm happy I live in a split-level head

So why should I move when the neighborhood's right?
No taxes to pay and no landlord to fight
Now I call this living, what's more, like I said
'cause Im happy I live in a split-level head

Now you keep your ulcers, your ills, and what, too
You sure couldn't have them and live like I do
You think I hace problems, but you do instead
'Cause I'm happy I live in a split-level head

I live with two people, I like both of them
He likes both of me and I like both of him
They're my alter-ego and to them I'm wed
'Cause I'm happy I live in a split-level head

There's no simple status in my neighborhood
And its that kind of thinking, that keeps it so good
And I don't take the lead when I like to be led
'Cause I'm happy I live in a split-level head