EPISODE · Jan 22, 2025 · 30 MIN
The Jukebox: Jan. 22, 2000
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 Jan. 22, 2000. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:50 Sharon (“Hot Rod Lincoln” — dedication to husband and roommate) 01:31 First of multiple references to upcoming contest giveaways of tickets to Rochester Boat Show, Feb. 2-6, at Rochester Riverside Convention Center 02:13 Lowell/Newark (“Splish Splash”) 02:35 Tricia and Carolyn (with Kim)/Henrietta (“Mighty Quinn [Quinn The Eskimo]”) — including reference to Mendon Ponds Park “Suicide Hill” 03:50 Dee — asking about sock-hop fundraiser, benefiting Mercy Flight Central, tonight at the Holidome (Henrietta), featuring the band Used Guys (“Rochester’s newest oldies band”) — including references to fellow 99 BBF DJ Bobby Reed, Burger King and Tops Friendly Markets 06:16 Robert (“Respect” — dedication to girlfriend, Kathy) 06:43 Susan (with daughter, Lily) (“If You Wanna Be Happy” and “Susan”) — including reference to children’s books “Go, Dog. Go!” and “Old Hat, New Hat” 08:50 Jackie (“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”) 09:30 Stephanie/Avon (“Sweet Pea”) — another one of those times when that pesky music bed accidentally aired instead of the usual “coin-into-slot” SFX! :-( 09:55 First of two live on-air contest giveaways of Rochester Boat Show tickets 10:10 Caroline/Geneseo (“Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone”) 12:01 Bruce/Irondequoit (contest winner) 12:35 “The incense … giving me a little bit of a flashback here to my altar-boy days…!” ;-) 12:57 Gary/Canandaigua (“Keep On Dancing”) 13:25 Sean/Rochester (“In The Year 2525”) 14:00 Amy/Rochester (“Mack The Knife” and “Lollipop”) 15:37 “Who else would you trust for your great oldies, after all — Rochester’s oldest FM radio station!” 15:52 Lenora (“Yellow Submarine”) 16:27 Chuck/Driving home to Wyoming County from Rochester (“Magic Carpet Ride”) 17:02 Essie (“Barbara Ann”) 18:02 Jay/Spencerport (“Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard”) 18:28 Reference to prior night’s “Nightline” (ABC News show) segment on the Nixon Tapes — which caused me to ponder about possibly incriminating audio tapes that someday could be used against me (due to prior “youthful indiscretions” … that occasionally still occur! ;-) 18:54 Erin/Geneseo (“American Pie”) 19:10 Second of two live on-air contest giveaways of Rochester Boat Show tickets 20:11 Daniel/Gates (“Jailhouse Rock”) 20:25 “Oooh, she’s come ‘undun’ — I know the type!” ;-) 20:57 Janet/Driving in Naples (“We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”) 21:11 “I guess AccuWeather forecast isn’t so ‘accu’!” ;-) 22:05 Walt (“409”) 23:09 Unidentified female (with Scott) (“Double Shot [Of My Baby’s Love]”) 24:08 Dan/Geneseo (“Everyday”) 24:31 Christina (with Carol and Jess)Working at Taco Bell, Elmridge Plaza (Greece) (“Keep A Knockin’”) — including reference to the chihuahua, in Taco Bell TV commercials, who says, “¡Yo Quiero Taco Bell!” — meaning ("I want Taco Bell!" (more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Bell_chihuahua and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8sZ1DWsAHE) 26:12 Andrew/Brighton (“I Got You [I Feel Good]”) — including reference to the show’s “Feels Good” oldies-music montage 27:13 Allison/RIT (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]”) 28:30 Joe (“Are You Ready?”) 29:32 References to next week’s upcoming five-year anniversary show as host of “The Jukebox” and to “sister-station” WBEE-FM’s bumblebee mascot 30:22 Desirée (“Paint It Black” — dedication to sister Danielle at work) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
What this episode covers
“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 Jan. 22, 2000. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:50 Sharon (“Hot Rod Lincoln” — dedication to husband and roommate) 01:31 First of multiple references to upcoming contest giveaways of tickets to Rochester Boat Show, Feb. 2-6, at Rochester Riverside Convention Center 02:13 Lowell/Newark (“Splish Splash”) 02:35 Tricia and Carolyn (with Kim)/Henrietta (“Mighty Quinn [Quinn The Eskimo]”) — including reference to Mendon Ponds Park “Suicide Hill” 03:50 Dee — asking about sock-hop fundraiser, benefiting Mercy Flight Central, tonight at the Holidome (Henrietta), featuring the band Used Guys (“Rochester’s newest oldies band”) — including references to fellow 99 BBF DJ Bobby Reed, Burger King and Tops Friendly Markets 06:16 Robert (“Respect” — dedication to girlfriend, Kathy) 06:43 Susan (with daughter, Lily) (“If You Wanna Be Happy” and “Susan”) — including reference to children’s books “Go, Dog. Go!” and “Old Hat, New Hat” 08:50 Jackie (“Jumpin’ Jack Flash”) 09:30 Stephanie/Avon (“Sweet Pea”) — another one of those times when that pesky music bed accidentally aired instead of the usual “coin-into-slot” SFX! :-( 09:55 First of two live on-air contest giveaways of Rochester Boat Show tickets 10:10 Caroline/Geneseo (“Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone”) 12:01 Bruce/Irondequoit (contest winner) 12:35 “The incense … giving me a little bit of a flashback here to my altar-boy days…!” ;-) 12:57 Gary/Canandaigua (“Keep On Dancing”) 13:25 Sean/Rochester (“In The Year 2525”) 14:00 Amy/Rochester (“Mack The Knife” and “Lollipop”) 15:37 “Who else would you trust for your great oldies, after all — Rochester’s oldest FM radio station!” 15:52 Lenora (“Yellow Submarine”) 16:27 Chuck/Driving home to Wyoming County from Rochester (“Magic Carpet Ride”) 17:02 Essie (“Barbara Ann”) 18:02 Jay/Spencerport (“Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard”) 18:28 Reference to prior night’s “Nightline” (ABC News show) segment on the Nixon Tapes — which caused me to ponder about possibly incriminating audio tapes that someday could be used against me (due to prior “youthful indiscretions” … that occasionally still occur! ;-) 18:54 Erin/Geneseo (“American Pie”) 19:10 Second of two live on-air contest giveaways of Rochester Boat Show tickets 20:11 Daniel/Gates (“Jailhouse Rock”) 20:25 “Oooh, she’s come ‘undun’ — I know the type!” ;-) 20:57 Janet/Driving in Naples (“We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”) 21:11 “I guess AccuWeather forecast isn’t so ‘accu’!” ;-) 22:05 Walt (“409”) 23:09 Unidentified female (with Scott) (“Double Shot [Of My Baby’s Love]”) 24:08 Dan/Geneseo (“Everyday”) 24:31 Christina (with Carol and Jess)Working at Taco Bell, Elmridge Plaza (Greece) (“Keep A Knockin’”) — including reference to the chihuahua, in Taco Bell TV commercials, who says, “¡Yo Quiero Taco Bell!” — meaning ("I want Taco Bell!" (more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Bell_chihuahua and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8sZ1DWsAHE) 26:12 Andrew/Brighton (“I Got You [I Feel Good]”) — including reference to the show’s “Feels Good” oldies-music montage 27:13 Allison/RIT (“Earth Angel [Will You Be Mine]”) 28:30 Joe (“Are You Ready?”) 29:32 References to next week’s upcoming five-year anniversary show as host of “The Jukebox” and to “sister-station” WBEE-FM’s bumblebee mascot 30:22 Desirée (“Paint It Black” — dedication to sister Danielle at work) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
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