The Jukebox: June 27, 1998

“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 June 27, 1998. Special note: Apologies for audio’s lower quality (particularly on the second half of tape) Callers aired and other show highlights: 00:19 B. Forman Office Building, Rochester, sixth-floor studio reference (along with tongue-in-cheek reference to the fifth floor, where station’s business and sales offices are located ;-) 00:44 Becky/Brighton (“Go Now!”) 01:57 John/At his “stag” party (“Runaround Sue” and “My Boyfriend’s Back”) 03:07 John/Hilton (“Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly”) 03:58 Rochester Harborfest, now underway, at Ontario Beach Park (Charlotte) reference — followed by host’s commentary criticizing the City of Rochester (and Mayor Bill Johnson) for charging $4 for parking for the event (where normally public parking is free for beach access); and recommendation that people instead go to Seabreeze Park or Darien Lake 05:14 Sue (“Honky Tonk Women”) — getting married Sunday to John 06:15 John (“These Boots Are Made For Walking”) — dedication to Sue 07:54 Laurie/Babysitting in Bergen (“Yellow Submarine”) 08:37 Mark/Rochester (“Little Bit O’Soul”) 09:04 “Oldies Night” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference 09:54 Doug/Rochester (“Him Or Me — What’s It Gonna Be?”) 10:04 Genesee Honey Brown or Bloody Mary post-show beverage reference 10:35 Avor (“I Want To Hold Your Hand”) 10:44 Good bartender–Good DJ analogy 12:32 Neil/Irondequoit Bay (“Sealed With A Kiss”) — Loudon Wainwright III and Billy Stewart references 13:56 Laura (with grandchildren Danielle and Serena)/Gates (“Palisades Park”) 14:36 Mike/LeRoy (“Don’t Say Nothin’ Bad [About My Baby]”) — dedication to Lisa; reference to former WKLX DJ/program director Al Brock (who hired the host); and wondering if you’re allowed to say “mingia” on the air? ;-) 15:46 Reference to morning-show co-host Dee Dee Sharp back Monday from vacation (with bad sunburn, according to fellow 99 BBF DJ Chris Whittingham); Ellis and Dee Dee (with psychic Iliana and “Cinema Soundbite”) plug 16:36 Carolyn/Henrietta (“The Beat Goes On”) 17:11 Bonnie/Livonia (“Unchained Melody” (also requested by Amanda/Rushville — dedicated to Matt) 17:51 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson, Rose and Crown (Rochester pub) reference 18:33 Rochester named an “All-America City” reference 18:49 Cary/Ontario (“Cecilia”) — “Backseat Memories” (former WKLX nighttime all-request show that used crickets sound effects) reference 19:35 Ron/East Rochester (“I Can’t Help Myself [Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch]” — dedication to wife, Virginia) 20:23 “MS 150 Bike Tour” (sponsored by National Multiple Sclerosis Society) reference 20:52 Josh/Dansville (“Brown Eyed Girl”) 21:18 Patty/Ontario (“Crimson And Clover”) 23:17 Sparkles (with Dominic and Christopher) (“Teddy Bear”) 24:28 Lisa/Rochester (10th Ward) (“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother”) — WBBF-AM reference 25:24 Venice/Henrietta (“Come Back When You Grow Up”) 26:48 Show’s new email address ([email protected]) reference (with tongue-in-cheek reference to FCC requirement for exact frequency in email address) 27:07 Steve – “Skippy” of Skippy’s Ice Cream (“Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In”)