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EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 25 MIN

The Jukebox: April 1, 1995

from The Jukebox: Radio Archive · host Mike Saffran

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 1, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:34 Anne Marie (“Silly Love Songs”)00:56 First of a couple references to show-sponsor JF Jones Jewelers (then located at 660 W. Ridge Road, Greece)01:24 Mike/Webster (“Indiana Wants Me”)01:56 Unidentified female (“You’re So Vain”)02:49 Unidentified male (“More Than A Feeling”)03:21 Unidentified male (“How Sweet It Is [To Be Loved By You]”)04:38 Chesha/Rochester (“December, 1963 [Oh, What A Night]”)05:20 Tina (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”)05:55 Unidentified female (“Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”)06:42 Unidentified female (“Mrs. Robinson”)07:13 Carolyn (“I Saw Her Again”)07:48 Live on-air “Winners Weekend” contest giveaway of an Excedrin Tax-Relief Kit (including a tax-preparation certificate from Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Services and duffle bag filled with portable cassette player, relaxation tape, T-shirt and pillow)08:26 Gary/Rush (contest winner)09:29 Unidentified male (“Hot Rod Lincoln”)10:12 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Services (sponsor) references10:49 Unidentified female (“Sugar, Sugar”)11:17 “We’ve got a little bit of nerve ourself here at Oldies 98.9!” (Undoubtedly a subtle, tongue-in-cheek reference to competing local radio station “The Nerve” that launched the same day: April 1, 1995; more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAIO)11:39 Unidentified female (“Respect”)12:42 Heather (“Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” — dedication to sister Kelly)13:24 Unidentified female (“Brown Eyed Girl”)13:48 Shelly (“Mony Mony”)14:14 Sarah (with Nicole) (“Sweet Pea”)14:49 Kelly/Henrietta (“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”)15:36 Kevin (“Surfin’ U.S.A.”)16:32 Rochester Red Wings scheduled home-opener (April 6, 1995) and prior year’s home-opener (April 15, 1994 — with record-setting heat) references (note: 1995 home-opener was postponed)17:03 Unidentified male (“Jailhouse Rock”)17:24 Sarah (“Maggie May” — dedication to mother, Nikki)18:22 Lynn/Bloomfield (“Last Kiss”)18:49 Tony/Chili (“Then He Kissed Me”)19:12 Unidentified female (“Help!”)19:29 Mary (“For Your Love” — dedication to John)20:10 Chris (“Lovers Who Wander” — dedication to Erin)20:52 Katie (“American Pie” — dedication to brother Keebler)21:43 Unidentified female (“Teddy Bear” — dedication to Amy)22:05 Michelle/Rochester (“Lollipop”)22:22 Christa/Chili (“Crimson And Clover” — dedication to Mike)22:48 Kayla (“Johnny Angel” — dedication to Johnny)23:12 Kate (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to Todd and Adrian)24:01 Rita (“Leader Of The Pack”)24:38 Daylight Saving Time (“spring forward”) reminder24:49 “Oldies Night” at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) reference24:59 Tara (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedication to Rob)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

“Jukebox Saturday Night,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight April 1, 1995.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:34 Anne Marie (“Silly Love Songs”)00:56 First of a couple references to show-sponsor JF Jones Jewelers (then located at 660 W. Ridge Road, Greece)01:24 Mike/Webster (“Indiana Wants Me”)01:56 Unidentified female (“You’re So Vain”)02:49 Unidentified male (“More Than A Feeling”)03:21 Unidentified male (“How Sweet It Is [To Be Loved By You]”)04:38 Chesha/Rochester (“December, 1963 [Oh, What A Night]”)05:20 Tina (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”)05:55 Unidentified female (“Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves”)06:42 Unidentified female (“Mrs. Robinson”)07:13 Carolyn (“I Saw Her Again”)07:48 Live on-air “Winners Weekend” contest giveaway of an Excedrin Tax-Relief Kit (including a tax-preparation certificate from Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Services and duffle bag filled with portable cassette player, relaxation tape, T-shirt and pillow)08:26 Gary/Rush (contest winner)09:29 Unidentified male (“Hot Rod Lincoln”)10:12 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Jackson Hewitt Tax Preparation Services (sponsor) references10:49 Unidentified female (“Sugar, Sugar”)11:17 “We’ve got a little bit of nerve ourself here at Oldies 98.9!” (Undoubtedly a subtle, tongue-in-cheek reference to competing local radio station “The Nerve” that launched the same day: April 1, 1995; more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WAIO)11:39 Unidentified female (“Respect”)12:42 Heather (“Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen” — dedication to sister Kelly)13:24 Unidentified female (“Brown Eyed Girl”)13:48 Shelly (“Mony Mony”)14:14 Sarah (with Nicole) (“Sweet Pea”)14:49 Kelly/Henrietta (“Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da”)15:36 Kevin (“Surfin’ U.S.A.”)16:32 Rochester Red Wings scheduled home-opener (April 6, 1995) and prior year’s home-opener (April 15, 1994 — with record-setting heat) references (note: 1995 home-opener was postponed)17:03 Unidentified male (“Jailhouse Rock”)17:24 Sarah (“Maggie May” — dedication to mother, Nikki)18:22 Lynn/Bloomfield (“Last Kiss”)18:49 Tony/Chili (“Then He Kissed Me”)19:12 Unidentified female (“Help!”)19:29 Mary (“For Your Love” — dedication to John)20:10 Chris (“Lovers Who Wander” — dedication to Erin)20:52 Katie (“American Pie” — dedication to brother Keebler)21:43 Unidentified female (“Teddy Bear” — dedication to Amy)22:05 Michelle/Rochester (“Lollipop”)22:22 Christa/Chili (“Crimson And Clover” — dedication to Mike)22:48 Kayla (“Johnny Angel” — dedication to Johnny)23:12 Kate (“Chapel Of Love” — dedication to Todd and Adrian)24:01 Rita (“Leader Of The Pack”)24:38 Daylight Saving Time (“spring forward”) reminder24:49 “Oldies Night” at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) reference24:59 Tara (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedication to Rob)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

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