The Jukebox: Jan. 8, 2000

“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 9:30 p.m.–Midnight (shortened show) Jan. 8, 2000. Special note: Due to apparent technical difficulties in the studio, this week’s show (and aircheck) began approximately 2-1/2 hours past the usual 7 p.m. start time. I do not specifically recall what the issue was; however, it would seem to be computer-related (possibly concerning the VoxPro software used on a Mac computer for recording phone calls/requests). Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:23 First on-air reference to technical difficulties that caused the show to begin late 00:31 More than the usual amount of show’s opening “theme song” (Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night”) is heard 00:53 Passing reference to Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans NFL AFC Wild Card playoff game played earlier that day; Tennessee won, 22-16, in the game that came be be known as “The Music City Miracle” (more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_City_Miracle) 01:17 Joined on-air by fellow 99 BBF DJ Bobby Reed for brief discussion of earlier technical difficulties 02:06 Bobby/Irondequoit — just checking in (out of concern) 04:15 Tom/Canandaigua (“I Got You Babe” — dedication to wife, Rita) 05:15 More about Buffalo Bills loss earlier that day — including criticism of the coaching and/or owner’s decision to start  Rob Johnson, instead of Doug Flutie, at quarterback 06:18 Jack/Rochester (“Mustang Sally”) — including first of a couple “Y2K” bug references to sarcastically explain earlier technical difficulties 07:16 Unidentified female (“Leader Of The Pack”) — with reference to Regis Philbin, host of the ABC prime-time game show “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” 08:50 Reference to host’s recent dream about downhill skiing 09:15 Katherine/Bloomfield (“Down In The Boondocks” — dedicated to “crew” in Naples) 10:12 Reference to upcoming (Jan. 11, 2000) season premiere of ABC police drama “NYPD Blue” (the host’s favorite TV show) 10:42 Vanessa/Victor (“Crocodile Rock”) 11:26 Jack/Rochester (“Chantilly Lace”) 12:24 Reference to “sister station” WBEE-FM DJ “Big Daddy” Dave Beck 12:36 “The problem with radio stations, sometimes, is that too many people — particularly those who work in radio — take radio too seriously … hey, lighten up already!” ;-) 13:21 Jim (“Don’t Be Cruel” — dedication to wife, Elsie) 13:29 Reference to Elvis Presley’s birthday 14:12 Laurie/Warsaw (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”) 14:44 Katherine/Bloomfield (“Wild Thing”) 15:49 Katherine/Bloomfield — just calling back (as instructed ;-) 16:35 Michelle/Pittsford — calling with a question about a previous song 17:56 “Blondie” (with friend) (“Come And Get It” — dedication to “Shorty”) 19:09 Kathy/Irondequoit (“Love Is All Around”) 19:39 Unidentified male/Pittsford (“Nashville Cats”) 21:06 Jodie (“The Little Old Lady [From Pasadena]”) All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran