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The Jukebox: July 4, 1998
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 July 4, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:40 First of many references to “Pool Party Weekend” (and upcoming on-air contest giveaways) 00:49 Caitlyn/Greece (“Johnny Angel”) 02:33 Linda/Rochester (“She’s A Lady”) 03:39 Jim/Fairport (“Puff The Magic Dragon”) 04:03 First of multiple call-in contests for “Patio Pool Party” CDs; and qualify for grand prize: Above-ground pool from Ace Swim & Leisure (three locations) 04:54 Nick/Driving to Pittsford (first contest winner) 05:44 Sheila/Farmington (“The Little Old Lady [From Pasadena]”) — dedication to Joshua 06:38 First reference to City of Rochester July Fourth fireworks (and other town fireworks displays postponed or canceled due to rain: Henrietta, Irondequoit, Kendall, Penfield, Sodus Point) 07:43 Jared/Angelica (“Jailhouse Rock”) 08:20 Unidentified female (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”) 08:53 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson, Rose and Crown (Rochester pub) reference 09:40 Jerry/Rochester (“Another Saturday Night”) 10:37 Verta (“Wipe Out”) 11:10 Geneseo Summer Festival, July 10–12, reference 11:59 Doug/Rochester (“Hawaii Five-O”) 12:26 Unidentified male (“American Pie”) 13:52 City of Rochester July Fourth fireworks reference 14:06 Mary Ann/Scottsville (second contest winner) 15:05 City of Rochester July Fourth fireworks (underway) reference 15:20 Unidentified male (at sister Sharon’s home) (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”) 15:52 Dick/Geneseo (“What Does It Take [To Win Your Love]?”) 16:31 Debbie/Lima (with many others) (Johnny B. Goode”) 18:12 Sharon/Canandaigua (“Rag Doll”) 18:25 Reference to stand-by “emergency CD” song (“Sweet Cherry Wine”), UDS (Ultimate Digital Studio) computer-automation system and a prior song abruptly stopping on the air 19:04 Gwen (with fellow workers, Tanya, Eric, Jennifer and Sandy)/McDonald’s, Northgate Plaza (Greece) (“Brown Eyed Girl”) 20:48 Ramana/Driving home from work (third contest winner) 21:42 Unidentified male/Lima (“Proud Mary”) 22:31 Sparkles (“Mr. Bojangles”) 23:39 Sam/Irondequoit (“[We’re Gonna] Rock Around The Clock”) — Bausch & Lomb Building, Benjamin B. Forman Office Building (source of WBBF call letters) and Ellis B. Feaster (morning-show co-host) references 24:41 Karen/Lakeville (“Crimson And Clover“) — Conesus Lake Ring of Fire and “emergency CD” references 26:04 Tequila drinking in college reference 26:26 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 27:24 Unidentified male (“Beep Beep”)
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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 July 4, 1998. Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:40 First of many references to “Pool Party Weekend” (and upcoming on-air contest giveaways) 00:49 Caitlyn/Greece (“Johnny Angel”) 02:33 Linda/Rochester (“She’s A Lady”) 03:39 Jim/Fairport (“Puff The Magic Dragon”) 04:03 First of multiple call-in contests for “Patio Pool Party” CDs; and qualify for grand prize: Above-ground pool from Ace Swim & Leisure (three locations) 04:54 Nick/Driving to Pittsford (first contest winner) 05:44 Sheila/Farmington (“The Little Old Lady [From Pasadena]”) — dedication to Joshua 06:38 First reference to City of Rochester July Fourth fireworks (and other town fireworks displays postponed or canceled due to rain: Henrietta, Irondequoit, Kendall, Penfield, Sodus Point) 07:43 Jared/Angelica (“Jailhouse Rock”) 08:20 Unidentified female (“Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree”) 08:53 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson, Rose and Crown (Rochester pub) reference 09:40 Jerry/Rochester (“Another Saturday Night”) 10:37 Verta (“Wipe Out”) 11:10 Geneseo Summer Festival, July 10–12, reference 11:59 Doug/Rochester (“Hawaii Five-O”) 12:26 Unidentified male (“American Pie”) 13:52 City of Rochester July Fourth fireworks reference 14:06 Mary Ann/Scottsville (second contest winner) 15:05 City of Rochester July Fourth fireworks (underway) reference 15:20 Unidentified male (at sister Sharon’s home) (“The Lion Sleeps Tonight”) 15:52 Dick/Geneseo (“What Does It Take [To Win Your Love]?”) 16:31 Debbie/Lima (with many others) (Johnny B. Goode”) 18:12 Sharon/Canandaigua (“Rag Doll”) 18:25 Reference to stand-by “emergency CD” song (“Sweet Cherry Wine”), UDS (Ultimate Digital Studio) computer-automation system and a prior song abruptly stopping on the air 19:04 Gwen (with fellow workers, Tanya, Eric, Jennifer and Sandy)/McDonald’s, Northgate Plaza (Greece) (“Brown Eyed Girl”) 20:48 Ramana/Driving home from work (third contest winner) 21:42 Unidentified male/Lima (“Proud Mary”) 22:31 Sparkles (“Mr. Bojangles”) 23:39 Sam/Irondequoit (“[We’re Gonna] Rock Around The Clock”) — Bausch & Lomb Building, Benjamin B. Forman Office Building (source of WBBF call letters) and Ellis B. Feaster (morning-show co-host) references 24:41 Karen/Lakeville (“Crimson And Clover“) — Conesus Lake Ring of Fire and “emergency CD” references 26:04 Tequila drinking in college reference 26:26 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 27:24 Unidentified male (“Beep Beep”)
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