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Post by Max on Aug 11, 2005 9:18:00 GMT -5
I know most of us have listened to WAKY passionately over the years. Nevertheless, I realize some songs, by station choice, fail to get airplay on alot of stations. That being said, I direct this question mainly to past PD's and jocks...were there ever songs or certain genres that didn't 'make the cut'? I mean, I know WAKY appeared to play everything from David Bowie to John Denver, but were there in fact, any on-air staff guidelines to follow, or was the entire Top 40 fair game? I know Travis & I have had this discussion regarding another area station.  |
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Post by Mike Griffin on Aug 11, 2005 15:42:11 GMT -5
During the time I was at WAKY Johnny Randolph was both Music Director and PD. He had full and final say over all that was played. I believe he truely worked at building a diverse playlist where perhaps only opera was off limits. Ooops...we played "Bohemian Rhapsody."
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Post by Travis on Aug 11, 2005 17:13:06 GMT -5
Was that after the departure of Dude Walker? I seem to recall that he was music director during his years with WAKY.
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Post by Mike Griffin on Aug 11, 2005 17:35:45 GMT -5
Perhaps Dude will clarify this.
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Post by Max on Nov 14, 2005 16:59:52 GMT -5
I've been trying to go through WAKY surveys to do some research, but I'm missing several from the 70's, creating gaps (thanks to my being a HI95 traitor). So my question is, did the following songs/artists ever get airplay on WAKY: Hotel California Journey REO Speedwagon Cheap Trick (Naaah!) I believe records by Styx and Kansas were played...could be wrong, though.  Going in the opposite direction, were Sinatra, Dean Martin, or Perry Como ever played...may need to get Ben and Young Daniel to field this one  Guys?? |
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Post by Ben Pflederer on Nov 14, 2005 17:20:19 GMT -5
I know that Dean Martin was aired. Frank, himself, was aired from requests. I believe Frank & Nancy was on the "Top 40 Survey" when they had the hit. Rudy does not remember airing Perry Como except "Catch a Falling Star" when requested. ;D
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Post by Max on Nov 14, 2005 18:35:32 GMT -5
What about Crosby? I know Sammy Davis, Jr. at least got airplay with "Candy Man". (Know where I'm going with this, Ben?)  |
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Post by bruiser on Nov 14, 2005 18:59:49 GMT -5
Yeah, Dino got lots of play. I remember hearing "My Way" by Frank. Of course Frank and Nancy had "Something Stupid" on the charts. I think I remember hearing "That's Life" and "Strangers In The Night" on WAKY. Der Binger may have had "White Christmas" played on the mighty seven ninety.
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Post by dudewalker1 on Nov 15, 2005 9:14:10 GMT -5
Travis, you are right. Johnny Randolph, whom I really admire, was kind enough to make me music director while I was at WAKY. We played mostly the songs that were in the top 40 in Billboard but sometimes went out on a limb and played songs that we thought were good and had potential. Some of these songs that we were the first to play went on to become million sellars and we received gold records for breaking those songs. I know we received gold records for "Never ending song of love", by Delaney and Bonnie, Mungo Jerry's "In the summertime" as well as others. So basically Johnny and I would take chances and fortunately for us it worked. I also have to thank Johnny for never interferring with me as music director although he sometimes gave me his advice and for the most part I listened but when I didn't he never complained. What a great guy to work for. I see Coyote has made a post here. I have to tell you he is one of the nicest and most talented guys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I am glad he is doing so well, but it comes as no surprise if you know him. He was a great friend as well as a talent. I feel like the luckiest man in the world having worked with Johnny, The Duke, Burbank, Jason, Weird Beard and the great Coyote. WAKY will always rule in my heart and soul.
God Bless you all,
Dude Walker
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Post by dudewalker1 on Nov 15, 2005 9:18:45 GMT -5
P.S, the only songs I ever played by Dean Martin was "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" andas for Sinatra it was " Strangers In the Night and only "CandyMan" by Sammy Davis Jr.
Dude
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Post by Ben Pflederer on Nov 15, 2005 12:02:36 GMT -5
Max, Dude has a better memory bank. Thanks Dude, you just stirred the cob webs, of some of the songs I was trying to think about last night, but could not remember the titles. You brought back memories, yes they were aired in the 60's from the KY Home Life Building.
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Post by COYOTE CALHOUN on Nov 15, 2005 13:15:33 GMT -5
HEY DUDE...THANKS FOR THE KIND WORDS!! THAT AIRSTAFF I WALKED INTO AT WAKY BACK IN SEPTEMBER OF 1973 WAS THE BEST I EVER WORKED WITH.
BAILEY IN THE MORNING...YOU MID-DAY...LEE MASTERS PM DRIVE...CHUCK JACKSON LATE NIGHT...AND KEVIN MCCARTHY OVERNIGHTS.
WORKING WITH THAT INCREDIBLE TALENT MADE ME IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY!!
FANTASTIC MEMORIES OF THAT TIME IN MY CAREER...AND OF COURSE THE GUY WHO MADE IT ALL POSSIBLE..MY FAVORITE P.D. OF ALL TIME JOHNNY RANDOLPH!!
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Post by bruiser on Nov 15, 2005 15:02:30 GMT -5
Johnny Randolph was also my favorite ring announcer at the Gardens.
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Post by dudewalker1 on Nov 16, 2005 9:29:32 GMT -5
Coyote, just wanted to tell you what a pleasure it was to work with a great talent like you and to be your friend off the air as well. We had some great times. Continued success my friend. Hope to see you at the next reunion if my health holds out. Ben, glad I could bring back some memories for you. The late 60's and early 70's were awesome times and WAKY was a delight to work for and I am grateful to have had the honor to have had Johnny Randoloh as a PD. All the success I had after leaving WAKY was due to having been able to work for Johnny Randolph. I realy loved all the guys I was lucky enought o work with. It was a special time in my life and one that will never be repeated.
God Bless,
Dude Walker
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Post by Travis on Nov 16, 2005 17:41:00 GMT -5
Dude, it was wonderful that you took chances with the music at WAKY. As I had written earlier, I thought the Duke was bringing Ray Price's 'For the Good Times' from home, but now know it was you who put it into WAKY's rotation. Love that tune.
It was interesting how WAKY could play just about anything and it just fit. Coyote would be cooking with Deep Purple one minute and then go into Tommy McLain's 'Sweet Dreams' the next and it would all seem to fit. What a station.
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Post by dudewalker1 on Nov 17, 2005 10:30:22 GMT -5
Thanks Travis for the kind words. One of the reasons I enjoyed working at WAKY was our unique music selection. By the way " For the Good Times" is one of my all time favorites. I think I like Dean Martin's album version just a tad more that Ray Price, althoygh I love both. Hope to see you again soon. I was a pleasure meeting you.
Best Always.
Dude Walker
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