The Jukebox: July 23, 1996

“’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight July 23, 1996. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in weeknights (July 22–26, 1996)Callers aired and other show highlights:0023: Show-sponsor Bob Johnson Chevy-Geo (Greece) reference00:34 Unidentified male (“Frankenstein”)01:16 Penny (“Julie, Do Ya Love Me”)01:55 Unidentified male (“The Things We Do For Love”)02:30 First of a couple “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” contest teases — including first of a few references to fellow WKLX DJ Chuck McCoy03:13 Rose (“Dancing Queen”)03:35 Mark (“Chevy Van”)03:54 First of a couple “Beauty and The Beast” prize-package (including Toronto Hilton overnight stay) drawing and Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) plugs04:26 Mark/Webster (“Let’s Stay Together”)04:45 “’70s at 7 Trivia Challenge” live on-air contest giveaway of “Super Hits of the ’70s” (Rhino Records) CD — including George Beahon (Channel 13) reference05:45 Unidentified female (with father)/East Rochester (contest winner) — including Ron DeFrance (“The Kingpin”) and “Bowling For Dollars” (Channel 13) references06:23 Cassette tape ran out :-(06:27 “WKLX, Rochester” legal ID jingle07:38 City of Rochester “Noontime Concerts,” featuring Lisa George and Focal Point (with WKLX’s Ellis and Dee Dee), July 25, 1996, at the Liberty Pole plug08:48 Subtle reference to much later Eddie Money song (featuring Ronnie Spector) – “Take Me Home Tonight”09:29 “I get two blank pages from the boss!” :-)10:40 Mike (“Precious And Few” — dedicated to Meg)11:11 Lisa/Greece (“Tears On My Pillow”)12:02 Don (“Honey” — dedication to Jeannie)12:57 Andrea (“Lil’ Red Riding Hood” — dedication to Laura, Don and Randy)13:31 Brian (“Love Hurts” — dedication to Sonia)13:46 “Don’t die on us … we need the listeners!” ;-)14:17 “Celebrity Birthdays” with Ellis and Dee Dee (weekday morning-show hosts) and The Paper Store, Southtown Plaza/Henrietta (sponsor), plug14:40 Erin (“Dedicated To The One I Love” — dedication to Ben)14:54 Rick (“At Seventeen” — dedication to wife, Lynn)15:32 Dana/Fairport (“Sugar, Sugar” — dedication to Eddie)15:49 Cory/Trenton, Ontario, Canada (“I Love How You Love Me” — dedication to wife, Carol)16:20 Mary (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Barbie)16:41 “Mr. Blue”/Oswego (“Only The Lonely”)17:06 Becky/Rochester (“Johnny Angel” — dedication to mother)17:22 Donald (“Midnight Train To Georgia”) — dedication to Gilda)17:55 “… speaking of great backseat memories” ;-)18:00 Full “Backseat Memories – WKLX” jingle18:09 George/Caledonia (“Shakin’ All Over” — dedication to wife, Helen)18:21 Laura/Hamlin (“Lean On Me”)18:38 Erin/Greece (“I Can’t Stop Loving You”)19:28 “Traveling Oldies Show” with Mike McKay, July 27, 1996, at Sugarcreek (Spencerport Road) — including “Blue Jays and The Beast” getaway contest plug19:58 Unidentified male (“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — dedication to Junior, Chris and Tom)20:31 Candy (“Teddy Bear” — dedication to Cory)20:42 Unidentified male (“I’d Love To Change The World”)21:13 Laurie/Sodus (“I’m Into Something Good”  — dedication to William)22:06 Rose (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow” — dedication to Floyd)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran