Do you remember calling a radio station and requesting a song for some guy you thought was cute? The DJ probably asked for your name and then told you that he'd "try to get that one on for ya" before hanging up and giving the same response to the next caller. Chances are pretty good that you never heard your request.
Phil Collins, Elton John, and Gloria Estefan dominated Adult Contemporary radio back in the 1980s and '90s, yet have disappeared from modern radio. Seemingly, the only time you ever hear them is at the grocery store or your local CVS. This blog remembers the music, the stories and the quirky characters from my days working in Adult Contemporary radio.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Debbie Gibson - "Lost in Your Eyes"
Do you remember calling a radio station and requesting a song for some guy you thought was cute? The DJ probably asked for your name and then told you that he'd "try to get that one on for ya" before hanging up and giving the same response to the next caller. Chances are pretty good that you never heard your request.