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The Jukebox: Aug. 31, 1996

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 Aug. 31, 1996.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:24 Unidentified female (“Brand New Key”)00:50 Ed/Wellsville (“The City Of New Orleans”)01:59 Jen/Rochester (“Copacabana”)02:49 Kristie/Henrietta (“Kung Fu Fighting”)03:53 Kevin (“Crocodile Rock”)04:43 First of multiple references to “All-Request Weekend”04:52 Jessica/Rochester (“Hopelessly Devoted To You”)05:12 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle05:45 Bob/Rochester (“Leader Of The Pack”) — including reference to Empire Statesmen Drum and Bugle Corps07:56 Ann/Hamlin (“Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In”)08:20 Mike/Rochester (“Beep Beep”)09:01 Carrie/Honeoye Falls (“Birthday” — dedication to Jeremiah on his birthday)09:54 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle — followed by “Mike Saffran” customized name-shout jingle (including snippet of Jr. Walker & The All Stars – “Shotgun”)10:30 Unidentified male (“Superstition”)11:06 Venice (“Come Together”) — including reference to fellow WKLX DJ Johnny Angel12:08 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson plug12:54 Tammy/Alton (“Under The Boardwalk”)13:35 Jennelle/Irondequoit (“I Got You [I Feel Good]”)14:10 “Go ahead, keep singing along [crunch SFX] … I’ll play more!” :-)14:36 “Oldies Night” at the Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) and Maxwell’s Office Party promotion plugs (Note: This seems to be first-time reference to new name for the bar formerly known as the Garage Door)15:28 Michelle/Hilton (“Le Freak”)16:16 Kathy/Rochester (“[You’re My] Soul And Inspiration” — dedication to Mike)16:54 Bobby/Irondequoit (“Mr. Sandman”)17:21 Marlene/East Avenue (“Never Be Anyone Else But You” — dedication to Al)18:31 Avor (“96 Tears” — dedication to Robert) — including Rochester Telephone reference19:33 Stephanie/Chili (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” — dedication to Curly)20:00 Larry (with Terry)/Rochester (“Brown Eyed Girl” — dedication to Missy and Tammy)20:28 Carol/Rochester (“A Hundred Pounds Of Clay” — dedication to Rick and Gary)21:19 Sharon (“The House Of The Rising Sun” — dedication to Gary)21:43 Tammy/Alton (“The Night Chicago Died” — dedication to husband, Matt)22:11 Kim/Henrietta (“Real Love”)22:44 Darrell (“Hello Mary Lou” — dedication to wife, Mary Lou)23:01 Mike (with Cara, Allison, Sarah and Sasha)/Canandaigua (“Summer Nights”)23:59 Laurie/Irondequoit (“Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” — dedication to Ann)24:39 Danielle (with Bobby and Sue)/Penfield (“Strawberry Fields Forever”)24:59 Nick/Wellsville (“Hit The Road Jack” — dedication to Anna)25:25 Sharing two personal milestones: Marking my longest tenure working at a single radio station (this week); and my 10-year anniversary on Rochester FM-radio airwaves (a couple weeks ago)26:30 Neil/Conesus (“American Pie”)26:44 Rick (“Can’t Help Falling In Love”)27:01 Michelle/Greece (“50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”)27:47 Reference to Rochester Red Wings clinching a playoff berth in the 1996 International League Governor’s Cup semifinals (starting Sept. 4, 1996, at Silver Stadium) after sweeping a doubleheader tonight against Ottawa28:48 Angela/Rochester (“Runaround Sue”) — dedicated to herself for her birthday yesterdayAll content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran

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