EPISODE · Nov 28, 2025 · 19 MIN
The Jukebox: May 4, 1995
from The Jukebox: Radio Archive · host Mike Saffran
“’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6–11 p.m. May 4, 1995. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in, on a weekday evening (6–11 p.m.), for Nick Evans (“Nick at Night”); thus, technically, this isn’t a “Jukebox,” but show includes “’70s at 7” and “Backseat Memories” call-in requests.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:30 Reference to filling in for Nick Evans (who, apparently, was in for Denny Alexander on the preceding afternoon-drive shift — and who was dressed in a tuxedo!)01:35 “Good Time Oldies Party” at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) contest plug02:21 Unidentified male (“The Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald”) (Note: I made an incorrect reference to the location of the sunken ship)03:09 Unidentified male (“Dancing In The Moonlight”)03:38 Unidentified female (“You’ve Got A Friend”)04:34 Unidentified male (“Guitar Man”)05:03 Unidentified female (“25 Or 6 To 4”)05:32 “Car Tunes” with Denny Alexander, sponsored by “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV), plug05:55 Unidentified female (“Stayin’ Alive”)06:23 First of a couple “30-Thousand Dollar Free-Money Buzzer” contest plugs07:29 Cassette tape ran out :-(08:24 1995 Lilac Festival (upcoming) reference09:26 Original Bagel Bakeries (Irondequoit and Penfield) contest and Mike McKay weekday morning-show plugs10:10 Erin (“Johnny Angel” — dedication to Chris)10:42 First of a few references to show-sponsor Beers of the World (then located in Winton Place)10:54 Unidentified male (“Kentucky Rain”)11:23 Unidentified female (“Book Of Love” — dedication to Abby and Nicole)11:51 Unidentified female (“The Shoop Shoop Song [It’s In His Kiss]” — dedication to Donna and Melissa)12:18 Debbie (“My World Is Empty Without You” — dedication to husband, Louie)12:47 Unidentified female (“Born Too Late”)13:19 Unidentified male (“The Wonder Of You”)13:57 “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) weather forecast every 10 minutes — with Mike McKay (weekday morning-show plug)14:31 Lydia/Chili (“Blue Moon” — dedication to Max)14:55 Fred (“The 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]” — dedication to Kathy)15:19 Donna (“Tall Paul” — dedication to Paul)15:53 Paul/Holley (“Happy Together” — dedication to Donna)16:24 Jill (“Just One Look” — dedication to Josh)16:48 Rhonda (“Build Me Up Buttercup” — dedication to sister Susan on her 25th birthday)17:19 Melissa (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Brian)18:02 Unidentified male (“Light My Fire”)19:20 Theresa (“I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” — dedication to Tom)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
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“’70s at 7”/“Backseat Memories,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “Oldies 98.9”/WKLX-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 6–11 p.m. May 4, 1995. (Bonus podcast episode)Special note: Filling in, on a weekday evening (6–11 p.m.), for Nick Evans (“Nick at Night”); thus, technically, this isn’t a “Jukebox,” but show includes “’70s at 7” and “Backseat Memories” call-in requests.Callers aired and other show highlights:00:30 Reference to filling in for Nick Evans (who, apparently, was in for Denny Alexander on the preceding afternoon-drive shift — and who was dressed in a tuxedo!)01:35 “Good Time Oldies Party” at the Garage Door (Irondequoit bar) contest plug02:21 Unidentified male (“The Wreck Of The Edmond Fitzgerald”) (Note: I made an incorrect reference to the location of the sunken ship)03:09 Unidentified male (“Dancing In The Moonlight”)03:38 Unidentified female (“You’ve Got A Friend”)04:34 Unidentified male (“Guitar Man”)05:03 Unidentified female (“25 Or 6 To 4”)05:32 “Car Tunes” with Denny Alexander, sponsored by “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV), plug05:55 Unidentified female (“Stayin’ Alive”)06:23 First of a couple “30-Thousand Dollar Free-Money Buzzer” contest plugs07:29 Cassette tape ran out :-(08:24 1995 Lilac Festival (upcoming) reference09:26 Original Bagel Bakeries (Irondequoit and Penfield) contest and Mike McKay weekday morning-show plugs10:10 Erin (“Johnny Angel” — dedication to Chris)10:42 First of a few references to show-sponsor Beers of the World (then located in Winton Place)10:54 Unidentified male (“Kentucky Rain”)11:23 Unidentified female (“Book Of Love” — dedication to Abby and Nicole)11:51 Unidentified female (“The Shoop Shoop Song [It’s In His Kiss]” — dedication to Donna and Melissa)12:18 Debbie (“My World Is Empty Without You” — dedication to husband, Louie)12:47 Unidentified female (“Born Too Late”)13:19 Unidentified male (“The Wonder Of You”)13:57 “NewsSource 13” (WOKR-TV) weather forecast every 10 minutes — with Mike McKay (weekday morning-show plug)14:31 Lydia/Chili (“Blue Moon” — dedication to Max)14:55 Fred (“The 59th Street Bridge Song [Feelin’ Groovy]” — dedication to Kathy)15:19 Donna (“Tall Paul” — dedication to Paul)15:53 Paul/Holley (“Happy Together” — dedication to Donna)16:24 Jill (“Just One Look” — dedication to Josh)16:48 Rhonda (“Build Me Up Buttercup” — dedication to sister Susan on her 25th birthday)17:19 Melissa (“Unchained Melody” — dedication to Brian)18:02 Unidentified male (“Light My Fire”)19:20 Theresa (“I Want You, I Need You, I Love You” — dedication to Tom)All content (radio aircheck, audio podcast – all components, and show notes): © Michael J. Saffran
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