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The Jukebox: Feb. 27, 1999
from The Jukebox: Radio Archive · host Mike Saffran
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Feb 27, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:39 Ann/Webster (“Needles And Pins”) 01:55 Dick/Geneseo (“Bo Diddley”) 01:59 Shoutout to Gus, proprietor of Geneseo Family Restaurant (Note: I never got my free meal! ;-) 02:40 Star Markets (former Rochester grocery chain) reference 02:51 Dori/Rochester (“Telstar”) 03:31 First of many references to “Beatles Twin-Spin Weekend,” upcoming Beatles-album poster on-air giveaway and beatlefest.com 04:06 Kathy/Driving in Chili (“Teddy Bear”) 05:07 Douglas/Rochester (“Donna”) 05:42 First of a couple references to “And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story” (movie) 06:25 Silver Stadium (former Rochester Red Wings baseball park) reference 06:32 Linda/Northfield Stables (Pittsford) (“I Want To Hold Your Hand”) 06:39 Pittsford cell-phone towers and silos reference (Note: There was public debate at the time surrounding cell-phone towers and silos in the Town of Pittsford) 07:26 Darrell/Brighton, Ontario, Canada (“Polk Salad Annie”) 08:11 Reference to City of Rochester’s plans for future Lake Ontario fast-ferry service between Rochester and Toronto 09:29 Marge (“Love Potion Number Nine”) 09:53 Live, call-in contest giveaway in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in America 10:33 Jim/Rochester (“American Pie” — dedication to Smokey) 11:06 Mickey/Perry (contest winner) 12:29 Tongue-in-cheek reference to controversy surrounding Rochester Catholic Diocese Bishop Matthew Clark’s suspension of the Rev. James Callan (local Catholic priest) 12:56 Kim/Fairport (“Son-Of-A Preacher Man”) — with reference to “Pulp Fiction” movie soundtrack 13:44 Rob/Webster (“Magic Carpet Ride”) 14:10 The Times-Union (former Rochester afternoon-daily newspaper) reference 14:16 Marianne (with her dog Diamond) (“Blue Velvet) 15:20 Laura/Fairport (“Mellow Yellow”) 15:36 “Mike Saffran Name-Shout” jingle (featuring “Mellow Yellow” snippet) 16:05 Hooters restaurant reference 16:15 Chris/Farmington (“Yellow Submarine”) 16:48 Lisa/Hilton (“These Boots Are Made For Walking”) 17:28 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Road Runner Online from Time Warner Communications (sponsor) references 18:18 Mickey/Fairport (“My Girl”) 18:52 Sarah/Fairport (“Green Onions”) 19:18 MG sportscar reference 19:58 Holleder Memorial Stadium (former Rochester football and soccer field) reference 20:03 Lynn/Greece (“Black Magic Woman”) 21:22 Michael/LeRoy (“I Only Have Eyes For You” — dedication to wife, Carolyn) 21:56 French’s Mustard, 1 Mustard St. (former company headquarters location) reference 22:08 Sandra/Greece (“Joy To The World”) 22:43 Bethany/Rochester (“Tutti-Frutti”) 23:17 Christina/Geneseo (“Wishin’ And Hopin’”) 24:00 Shoutout to Bubba/Working at Wild Bill’s Chicken & Ribs restaurant (Lake Avenue) 24:49 Kristin/Greece (“I Got You Babe”) 25:24 Rochester Lancers (former Rochester professional soccer team) reference 25:31 Mike/Driving in Chili (“Chapel Of Love”) 25:56 Caroline/Geneseo (“Sweet Caroline [Good Times Never Seemed So Good]”) 26:26 Aunt Cookie’s Sub Shop (Geneseo) reference 27:00 Jen/Alden (“Stand By Me”) 27:09 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Chris Whittingham (who lives in Alden) 28:05 Unidentified male (“Midnight Train To Georgia”) (Note: Beginning of call cut off)
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“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Feb 27, 1999. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:39 Ann/Webster (“Needles And Pins”) 01:55 Dick/Geneseo (“Bo Diddley”) 01:59 Shoutout to Gus, proprietor of Geneseo Family Restaurant (Note: I never got my free meal! ;-) 02:40 Star Markets (former Rochester grocery chain) reference 02:51 Dori/Rochester (“Telstar”) 03:31 First of many references to “Beatles Twin-Spin Weekend,” upcoming Beatles-album poster on-air giveaway and beatlefest.com 04:06 Kathy/Driving in Chili (“Teddy Bear”) 05:07 Douglas/Rochester (“Donna”) 05:42 First of a couple references to “And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story” (movie) 06:25 Silver Stadium (former Rochester Red Wings baseball park) reference 06:32 Linda/Northfield Stables (Pittsford) (“I Want To Hold Your Hand”) 06:39 Pittsford cell-phone towers and silos reference (Note: There was public debate at the time surrounding cell-phone towers and silos in the Town of Pittsford) 07:26 Darrell/Brighton, Ontario, Canada (“Polk Salad Annie”) 08:11 Reference to City of Rochester’s plans for future Lake Ontario fast-ferry service between Rochester and Toronto 09:29 Marge (“Love Potion Number Nine”) 09:53 Live, call-in contest giveaway in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in America 10:33 Jim/Rochester (“American Pie” — dedication to Smokey) 11:06 Mickey/Perry (contest winner) 12:29 Tongue-in-cheek reference to controversy surrounding Rochester Catholic Diocese Bishop Matthew Clark’s suspension of the Rev. James Callan (local Catholic priest) 12:56 Kim/Fairport (“Son-Of-A Preacher Man”) — with reference to “Pulp Fiction” movie soundtrack 13:44 Rob/Webster (“Magic Carpet Ride”) 14:10 The Times-Union (former Rochester afternoon-daily newspaper) reference 14:16 Marianne (with her dog Diamond) (“Blue Velvet) 15:20 Laura/Fairport (“Mellow Yellow”) 15:36 “Mike Saffran Name-Shout” jingle (featuring “Mellow Yellow” snippet) 16:05 Hooters restaurant reference 16:15 Chris/Farmington (“Yellow Submarine”) 16:48 Lisa/Hilton (“These Boots Are Made For Walking”) 17:28 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Road Runner Online from Time Warner Communications (sponsor) references 18:18 Mickey/Fairport (“My Girl”) 18:52 Sarah/Fairport (“Green Onions”) 19:18 MG sportscar reference 19:58 Holleder Memorial Stadium (former Rochester football and soccer field) reference 20:03 Lynn/Greece (“Black Magic Woman”) 21:22 Michael/LeRoy (“I Only Have Eyes For You” — dedication to wife, Carolyn) 21:56 French’s Mustard, 1 Mustard St. (former company headquarters location) reference 22:08 Sandra/Greece (“Joy To The World”) 22:43 Bethany/Rochester (“Tutti-Frutti”) 23:17 Christina/Geneseo (“Wishin’ And Hopin’”) 24:00 Shoutout to Bubba/Working at Wild Bill’s Chicken & Ribs restaurant (Lake Avenue) 24:49 Kristin/Greece (“I Got You Babe”) 25:24 Rochester Lancers (former Rochester professional soccer team) reference 25:31 Mike/Driving in Chili (“Chapel Of Love”) 25:56 Caroline/Geneseo (“Sweet Caroline [Good Times Never Seemed So Good]”) 26:26 Aunt Cookie’s Sub Shop (Geneseo) reference 27:00 Jen/Alden (“Stand By Me”) 27:09 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Chris Whittingham (who lives in Alden) 28:05 Unidentified male (“Midnight Train To Georgia”) (Note: Beginning of call cut off)
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