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Music Survey: KFWB Los Angeles, CA “Fabulous Forty Survey” Week Ending May 20, 1961

                              KFWB – 98
                       
NUMBER 1 IN LOS ANGELES
                       
FABULOUS FORTY SURVEY
                 
FOR THE WEEK ENDING MAY 20, 1961           

  TW                                                             LW

   1. I've Told Every Little Star – Linda Scott                   2

   2. Runaway – Del Shannon                                       1

   3. Hello Mary Lou – Ricky Nelson                               6

   4. Tonight I Fell In Love – The Tokens                         4

   5. Mother-In-Law – Ernie K-Doe                                 3

   6. Moody River – Pat Boone                                    18

   7. Oldies But Goodies – Caesar & The Romans                   19

   8. Daddy's Home – Shep & The Limelites                       

   9. Runnin' Scared – Roy Orbison                               39

  10. Portrait Of My Love – Steve Lawrence                        5

  11. Blue Moon – The Marcels                                     7

  12. Sparkle & Shine – Four Coquettes                           12

  13. Tragedy – Fleetwoods                                       10

  14. Take Good Care Of Her – Adam Wade                           8

  15. Triangle – Janie Grant                                     14

  16. Old Times Sake – McGuire Sisters                           36

  17. Bonanza – Al Caiola                                        11

  18. Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart – Connie Francis      17

  19. A Hundred Pounds Of Clay – Gene McDaniels                   9

  20. Continental Walk – The Rollers                             16

  21. Little Devil – Neil Sedaka                                 37

  22. Bumble Boogie – B. Bumble & The Stingers                   31

  23. You Always Hurt The One You Love – Clarence Henry         

  24. You Can Depend On Me – Brenda Lee                          12

  25. How Many Tears – Bobby Vee                                 20

  26. On The Rebound – Floyd Kramer                              15

  27. Peanut Butter – Marathons                                  26

  28. Raindrops – Dee Clark                                      38

  29. Girl Machine – Johnny Walsh                                21

  30. Shy Away – Jerry Fuller                                    30

  31. Old Black Magic – Bobby Rydell                             32

  32. Bilbao Song – Andy Williams                                34

  33. Halfway To Paradise – Tony Orlando                        

  34. Mama Said – Shirelles                                     

  35. I'm A Fool To Care – Joe Barry                             25

  36. Girl Of My Best Friend – Ral Donner                       

  37. Big, Big World – Johnny Burnette                          

  38. Scottish Soldier – Andy Stewart                            24

  39. Lil' Ole Me – Cornbread & Jerry                            28

  40. Rama Lama Ding Dong – Edsels                              

 

      FAVORITE ALBUMS   

   1. KFWB Disc/Coveries – Various Artists

   2. Ring-A-Ding Ding – Frank Sinatra

   3. All The Way – Frank Sinatra

   4. Connie Sings To A Swingin' Band – Connie Francis

   5. Infinity In Sound-Vol II – Juan Esquivel 

 

NOTE: The song titles and artists shown above are presented exactly as they are shown on the printed survey. Any typos, spelling errors and/or other anomalies are as they appear on the printed sheet.

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Music Survey: WKYC Cleveland, OH “Sound Survey” May 20, 1966

                             WKYC RADIO 1100
                              SOUND SURVEY
                     
WEEK BEGINNING MAY 20, 1966 

   TW                                                             LW

       THE TOP 11

    1. Paint It Black – Rolling Stones                             2

    2. A Groovy Kind Of Love – Mindbenders                         1

    3. Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind – Lovin' Spoonful    9

    4. Strangers In The Night – Frank Sinatra                     15

    5. Green Grass – Gary Lewis                                   17

    6. I Am A Rock – Simon & Garfunkel                             7

    7. Dirty Water – Standells                                    10

    8. Better Man Than I – Terry Knight                            3

    9. Girl In Love – Outsiders                                    8

   10. Don't Bring Me Down – Animals                             

   11. Oh How Happy – Shades Of Blue                              20

 

       KY CLIMBERS

   12. Message To Michael – Dionne Warwick                        16

   13. Sweet Talkin' Guy – Chiffons                                6

   14. When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge                    12

   15. Opus 17 – 4 Seasons                                       

   16. I Love You Drops – Vic Dana                               

   17. It's A Man's Man's World – James Brown                    

   18. Come On Let's Go – McCoys                                  11

   19. The More I See Of You – Chris Montez                       14

   20. Cool Jerk – Capitols                                       22

   21. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart – Supremes             21

   22. How Does That Grab You Darlin' – Nancy Sinatra             19

 

       VERY IMPORTANT PREMIERES:

       Hanky Panky – Tommy James & Shondells

       Grim Reaper Of Love – Turtles

       Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever – 4 Tops

       Popsicle – Jan & Dean

 

NOTE: The song titles and artists shown above are presented exactly as they are shown on the printed survey. Any typos, spelling errors and/or other anomalies are as they appear on the printed sheet.

Survey courtesy of Clark Besch. 

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Music Survey: KXOX St. Louis, MO “Powerhouse” May 12, 1973

                  KXOK RADIO 630 SAINT LOUIS

                      KXOK'S POWERHOUSE               

                         May 12, 1973       

TW                                                          LW

 1. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder          3

 2. Little Willie – The Sweet                                1

 3. Reeling In The Years – Steely Dan                        5

 4. Frankenstein – Edgar Winter Group                        7

 5. Hocus Pocus – Focus                                     11

 6. Stuck In The Middle With You – Steelers Wheel            2

 7. Funky Worm – Ohio Players                                4

 8. Thinking Of You – Loggins & Messina                     13

 9. Daisy A Day – Jud Strunk                                 9

10. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree – Dawn        6

11. Superfly Meets Shaft – John & Ernest                    15

12. The Cisco Kid – War                                     18

13. My Love – Paul McCartney & Wings                         8

14. Steamroller Blues – Elvis                               17

15. Out Of The Question – Gilbert O'Sullivan                12

16. It Sure Took A Long, Long Time – Lobo                   23

17. The Right Thing To Do – Carly Simon                    

18. You Can't Always Get What You Want – Rolling Stones    

19. Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee O'Dee – Jerry Lee Lewis           24

20. The Twelfth Of Never – Donny Osmond                     21

21. Wildflower – Skylark                                    16

22. I'm Gonna Love You – Barry White                        

23. Leaving Me – The Independents                          

24. Daniel – Elton John                                     

25. Playground In My Mind – Clint Holmes                    

 

    KXOK PICKS                 

 1. Right Place, Wrong Time – Dr. John

 

    KXOK FUTURE PICKS

 1. Hearts Of Stone – Blue Ridge Rangers                      

 2. Will It Go Round In Circles – Billy Preston

 3. And I Love You So – Perry Como

 4. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown – Jim Croce

  5. Give Me Love, Give Me Peace On Earth – George Harrison

     Pictured:  Gene Taylor 3 PM – 7 PM

 

NOTE: The song titles and artists shown above are presented exactly as they are shown on the printed survey. Any typos, spelling errors and/or other anomalies are as they appear on the printed sheet.

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Music Survey: WKYC Cleveland, OH “Sound Survey” Week of May 12, 1967

                         WKYC RADIO 1100

                          SOUND SURVEY                      

                   WEEK BEGINNING MAY 12, 1967

 

TW                                                         LW

    KY TOP 11

 1. It's Cold Outside – The Choir                           1

 2. Love Love Love Love – Terry Knight                      2

 3. Respect – Aretha Franklin                               4

 4. I Got Rhythm – Happenings                               6

 5. Him Or Me-What's It Gonna Be – Paul Revere              9

 6. On A Carousel – Hollies                                 7

 7. Here Comes My Baby – The Tremeloes                      8

 8. Happy Jack – The Who                                   10

 9. Something Stupid – N & F Sinatra                        5

10. Little Bit Of Soul – Music Explosion                   17

11. Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon – Neil Diamond             14

    KY CLIMBERS

12. Don't You Care – Buckinghams                            3

13. Groovin' – Young Rascals                               20

14. Mirage – Tommy James                                   22

15. Live – Merry Go Round                                  18

16. The Happening – Supremes                               13

17. At The Zoo – Simon & Garfunkel                         12

18. Creeque Alley – Mamas & Papas                          21

19. When I Was Young – E. Burdon & Animals                 15

20. She'd Rather Be With Me – Turtles                      

21. Release Me – E. Humperdinck                           

22. Sunshine Girl – The Parade                             

 

NOTE: The song titles and artists shown above are presented exactly as they are shown on the printed survey. Any typos, spelling errors and/or other anomalies are as they appear on the printed sheet.

Survey courtesy of Clark Besch.

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Music Survey: KFXM San Bernadino, CA “Fabulous Forty” May 12, 1967

                 KFXM – SAN BERNADINO/RIVERSIDE     

                    RADIO 59 FABULOUS FORTY

                         MAY 12, 1967         

TW                                                         LW

 1. Groovin' – Young Rascals                                1

 2. I'm Captured – Good Feelins                             5

 3. Close Your Eyes – Peaches & Herb                        3

 4. She'd Rather Be With Me – Turtles                      11

 5. Let's Live For Today – Grass Roots                     17

 6. I Think We're Alone Now – Tommy James                   2

 7. Little Bit O' Soul – Music Explosion                    4

 8. Respect – Aretha Franklin                              12

 9. When I Was Young – Eric & Animals                       6

10. Dry Your Eyes – Brenda & Tabulations                    8

11. Sweet Soul Music – Arthur Conley                        7

12. Jimmy Mack – Martha & Vandellas                         9

13. Out Of Left Field – Percy Sledge                       13

14. Yes, We Have No Bananas – United Fruit Company         27

15. Happy Jack – Who                                       23

16. Release Me – Engelbert Humperdinck                     32

17. Just Look What You've Done – Brenda Holloway           28

18. Him Or Me-What's It Gonna Be – Paul & Raiders          22

19. Can't Seem To Make You Mine – Seeds                    10

20. Dead End Street – Lou Rawls                            35

21. We Had A Good Thing Going – Cyrkle                     26

23. Do It Again, A Little Bit Slower – Jon & Robin         30

24. Oogum Boogum Song – Brenton Wood                       14

25. Creeque Alley – Mamas & Papas                          36

26. Blue's Theme – Arrows                                  16

27. The Flower Children – Marcia Strassman                 

28. Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon – Neil  Diamond           21

29. I'll Make Him Love Me – Barbara Lewis                  39

30. Mirage – Tommy James                                   37

31. I'm A Man – Spencer Davis Group                        18

32. The Happening – Supremes                               19

33. Somebody To Love – Jefferson Airplane                  25

34. A Beautiful Story – Sonny & Cher                       38

35. Gotta Leave Us Alone – Outsiders                       35

36. Creator Of Rain – Smokey & His Sister                  

37. Here Comes My Baby – Tremeloes                         40

38. Round, Round – Jonathan King                           

39. On A Carousel – Hollies                                

40. All I Need – Temptations                               

 

    KFXM SQUAD PERSONAL PICKS

    GARY MARSHALL: Why (Am I Treated So Bad) –
                                        Sweet Inspirations

    CHARLIE WALTERS: Windy – Association

    DICK LYONS: When You're Young And In Love – Marvelettes

    DANNY DARE: San Francisco – Scott McKenzie

    JOHNNY HELMS: Making Memories – Frankie Laine

     

    SPOTLIGHT ALBUMS

    Sounds Like – Herb Alpert's TJB

    Friday On My Mind – Easybeats

    Happiness Is – Dean Martin

    Too Much – Lou Rawls

    Latin In The Horn – Al Hirt

 

    Pictured:

    Gary Marshall     6 am – 10 am

    Charlie Walters  10 am – 2 pm

    Dick Lyons        2 pm – 6 pm

    Danny Dare        6 pm – 11 pm

    Johnny Helm      11 pm – 6 am

     

NOTES: There is no #22 song listed on the survey.

The song titles and artists shown above are presented exactly as they are shown on the printed survey. Any typos, spelling errors and/or other anomalies are as they appear on the printed sheet.

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Music Survey: KHJ Los Angeles, CA “Thirty” May 9, 1977

                        93/KHJ "THIRTY"

                          May 9, 1977

Survey courtesy  Mike Devich

Last This    Title                 Artist             Weeks 

Week Week

(1)  1. SIR DUKE                   Stevie Wonder          7

(2)  2. SOUTHERN NIGHTS            Glen Campbell          8

(5)  3. I'VE GOT LOVE ON MY MIND   Natalie Cole          10

(6)  4. DREAMS                     Fleetwood Mac          5

(4)  5. HOTEL CALIFORNIA           Eagles                14

(3)  6. WHEN I NEED YOU            Leo Sayer              9

(17) 7. THEME FROM "ROCKY"         Bill Conti             4

(14) 8. I'M YOUR BOOGIE MAN        K.C. & the Sunshine Band 4

(7)  9. I WANNA GET NEXT TO YOU    Rose Royce             6

(13)10. RIGHT TIME OF THE NIGHT    Jennifer Warnes        7

(12)11. CALLING DR. LOVE           Kiss                   6

(9) 12. SO INTO YOU                Atlanta Rhythm Section10

(15)13. GOING IN WITH MY EYES OPEN David Soul             5

(8) 14. RICH GIRL                  Hall & Oates          14

(10)15. THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE  10 CC                 12

(18)16. LIFE IN THE FAST LANE      Eagles                 6

(19)17. COULDN'T GET IT RIGHT      Climax Blues Band      4

(22)18. AIN'T GONNA BUMP NO MORE   Joe Tex                2

(11)19. LIDO SHUFFLE               Boz Scaggs            10

(23)20. GOTTA GIVE IT UP           Marvin Gaye            2

(24)21. UNDERCOVER ANGEL           Alan O'Day             2

(26)22. SLOW DANCIN'               Addrisi Brothers       4

(26)21. BACK TOGETHER AGAIN        Hall & Oates           2

(25)24. JET AIRLINER               Steve Miller           4

(27)25. WATCH CLOSELY NOW          Kris Kristofferson     2

(NM)26. LUCILLE                    Kenny Rodgers          1

(NM)27. LONELY BOY                 Andrew Gold            1

 

ISSUE NO. 618

The listing of records herein is the opinion of KHJ based on its survey of record sales, listener requests, and KHJ's judgement of the record's appeal.

 

LOS ANGELES' FAVORITE ALBUMS

Last This

Week Week      Title                 Artist           Weeks

(1)  1. HOTEL CALIFORNIA             Eagles              22

(3)  2. RUMOURS                      Fleetwood Mac       12

(2)  3. A STAR IS BORN               Barbra Steisand     17

(4)  4. BOSTON                       Boston              30

(5)  5. SONGS IN THE KEY OF LIFE     Stevie Wonder       32

(7)  6. ANIMALS                      Pink Floyd          11

(8)  7. LEFTOVERTURE                 Kansas              13

(6)  8. SONGS FROM THE WOOD          Jethro Tull         10

(20) 9. "ROCKY" SOUNDTRACK           Bill Conti           2

(17) 10. LIVE AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM Marvin Gaye         2

(9)  11. UNPREDICTABLE               Natalie Cole         9

(10) 12. A NEW WORLD RECORD          ELO                 26

(19) 13. ROCK & ROLL ALTERNATIVE Atlanta Rhythm Section   2

(15) 14. BURNING SKY                 Bad Company          3

(14) 15. NIGHT MOVES                 Bob Seger           11

(11) 16. FLY LIKE AN EAGLE           Steve Miller        33

(12) 17. LOVE AT THE GREEK           Neil Diamond        11

(13) 18. ANYWAY YOU LIKE IT          Thelma Houston       3

(16) 19. IN FLIGHT                   George Benson        8

(–) 20. LIVE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL  Beatles              1

 

TOP TEN SONGS ONE YEAR AGO TODAY

 1. FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE    Elvin Bishop

 2. WELCOME BACK KOTTER               John Sebastian

 3. RIGHT BACK WHERE WE STARTED FROM  Maxine Nightingale

 4. LOVE HANGOVER                     Diana Ross

 5. BOOGIE FEVER                      The Sylvers

 6. SILLY LOVE SONGS                  Paul McCartney & Wings

 7. GET UP AND BOOGIE                 Silver Convention

 8. BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY                 Queen

 9. SARA SMILE                        Hall & Oates

10. SHANNON                           Henry Gross

 

NEW MUSIC

I HEARD IT IN A LOVE SONG             Marshall Tucker

MY HEART BELONGS TO ME                Barbra Streisand

 

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Music Survey: WKYC Cleveland, OH “Sound Eleven Survey” May 8, 1968

                           WKYC RADIO 1100
                            
POWER RADIO
                         
SOUND ELEVEN SURVEY
                    
POWER PREMIERED MAY 8, 1968 

   TW                                                             LW

    1. Tighten Up – Archie Bell                                    2

    2. Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel                           3

    3. Mony, Mony – Tommy James & Shondells                        4

    4. I Will Always Think About You – New Colony Six              5

    5. Honey – Bobby Goldsboro                                     1

    6. The Good, Bad And The Ugly – Hugo Montenegro                8

    7. A Beautiful Morning – Young Rascals                         7

    8. Like To Get To Know You – Spanky & Our Gang                 9

    9. Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Do-Da-Day – Stevie Wonder                   10

   10. Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing – Gaye & Terrell         12

   11. Do You Know The Way To San Jose – Dionne Warwick           11

   12. Summertime Blues – Blue Cheer                              14

   13. Unicorn – Irish Rovers                                      6

   14. Master Jack – 4 Jacks & A Jill                             27

   15. If You Don't Want My Love – Robert John                    26

   16. Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp – O.C. Smith                 13

   17. If I Were A Carpenter – Four Tops                          21

   18. Unknown Soldier – Doors                                    15

   19. My Girl/Hey Girl – Bobby Vee                               24

   20. Paying The Cost To Be Boss – B.B. King                     20

   21. I Love You – People                                        30

   22. A Happy Song – Otis Redding                                29

   23. This Guy's In Love With You – Herb Alpert                 

   24. Friends – Beach Boys                                       25

   25. Time For Living – Association                             

   26. Jelly Jungle – Lemon Pipers                               

   27. Wear It On Your Face – Dells                              

   28. Unwind – Ray Stevens                                      

   29. Angel Of The Morning – Merilee Rush                       

   30. I Could Never Love Another – Temptations                  

             

NOTE: The song titles and artists shown above are presented exactly as they are shown on the printed survey. Any typos, spelling errors and/or other anomalies are as they appear on the printed sheet.

Survey courtesy of Clark Besch.

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Music Survey: WHYN Springfield, MA “56 Fun Hits” May 2, 1969

                       WHYN – RADIO 56

                     IN SPRINGFIELD, MASS

                   56 FUN HITS FOR THE WEEK

                         May 2, 1969                  

TW                                                         LW

 1. It's Your Thing – Isley Brothers                        1

 2. To Know You Is To Love You – Bobby Vinton               2

 3. The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkel                           7

 4. Sweet Cherry Wine – Tommy James & Shondells             5

 5. Goodbye – Mary Hopkin                                   8

 6. Hair – Cowsills                                         6

 7. These Eyes – Guess Who?                                 9

 8. Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In – 5th Dimension            4

 9. You've Made Me So Very Happy – Blood, Sweat & Tears     3

10. Wishful Sinful – Doors                                 14

11. Gitarzan – Ray Stevens                                 24

12. Love – Mercy                                           16

13. The Chokin' Kind – Joe Simon                           15

14. Get Back/Don't Let Me Down – Beatles                   26

15. More Today Than Yesterday – Spiral Starecase           12

16. Gimme Gimme Good Lovin' – Crazy Elephant               10

17. Nothing But A Heartache – Flirtations                  25

18. Only The Strong Survive – Jerry Butler                 13

19. Hawaii Five-O – Ventures                               11

20. River Is Wide – Grassroots                             22

21. Where's The Playground Susie – Glen Campbell           31

22. The Composer – Diana Ross & The Supremes               20

23. A Million To One – Brian Hyland                        17

24. Way It Used To Be – Englebert Humperdinck              18

25. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby – Marvin Gaye          32

26. Rose Garden – Dobie Gray                               34

27. Heather Honey – Tommy Roe                              35

28. Day Is Done – Peter, Paul & Mary                       45

29. Everyday With You Girl – Classics IV                   33

30. Grazing In The Grass – Friends Of Distinction          28

31. Mama Soul – Soul Survivors                             52

32. Tryin' To Get To You – Bill Wendry & Boss Tweeds       37

33. Lodi – Creedence Clearwater Revival                    55

34. Don't Give In To Him – Gary Puckett & Union Gap        21

35. I Could Never Lie To You – New Colony Six              54

36. Looking In My Window – Puff                            27

37. In Those Bad Bad Old Days – Foundations                29

38. Cissy Strut – Meters                                   44

39. I Shall Be Released – Box Tops                         39

40. We Can't Go On This Way – Unchained Mynds             

41. Morning Girl – Neon Philharmonic                       50

42. I've Been Hurt – Bill Deal & Rhondels                  42

43. Pinball Wizard – The Who                               43

44. Time Is Tight – Booker T. & MGs                        30

45. Stand! – Sly & Family Stone                            40

46. Oh Happy Day – Edwin Hawkins Singers                   51

47. Happy Heart – Andy Williams                            41

48. Love Is All I Have To Give – Checkmates Ltd.           46

49. I'm A Drifter – Bobby Goldsboro                        47

50. Someday Man – Monkees                                  56

51. One – Three Dog Night                                  

52. Brown Arms In Houston – Orpheus                       

53. Pretty World – Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66             

54. Seattle – Perry Como                                  

55. Sausalito – Al Martino                                

56. The April Fools – Dionne Warwick                      

       Bob Allen      6 A.M. – 10 A.M. 

       Lou Terri     10 A.M. -  2 P.M.  (pictured)

       Bud Williams   2 P.M. -  6 P.M. 

       Ron Savage     6 P.M. – 10 P.M. 

       O'Brady       10 P.M. -  2 A.M. 

       Dennis Lee     2 A.M. -  6 A.M  

       Fred King    

 

NOTE: The song titles and artists shown above are presented exactly as they are shown on the printed survey. Any typos, spelling errors and/or other anomalies are as they appear on the printed sheet. 

Survey courtesy of Tracy Carman.

 

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Music Survey: KQV Pittsburgh, PA “Finest Forty” May 4-10, 1965

                  KQV – AUDIO 14 – PITTSBURGH  

                 THE SUMMER SOUND OF PITTSBURGH

                  KQV'S OFFICIAL "FINEST FORTY"

                        MAY 4 – 10, 1965  

TW                                                         LW

 1. Count Me In – Gary Lewis                                4

 2. Ticket To Ride/Yes It Is – The Beatles                  1

 3. Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter –
                                         Herman's Hermits   2

 4. Game Of Love – Wayne Fontana                            5

 5. Wooly Bully – Sam The Sham                             19

 6. I Know A Place – Petula Clark                           3

 7. Silhouettes – Herman's Hermits                          8

 8. Help Me Rhonda – Beach Boys                            12

 9. I'll Never Find Another You – The Seekers               7

10. One Kiss For Old Time's Sake – Ronnie Dove              6

11. Tired Of Waiting For You – The Kinks                    9

12. The Last Time – Rolling Stones                         11

13. I'll Be Doggone – Marvin Gaye                          13

14. Baby The Rain Must Fall – Glen Yarbrough               25

15. Cast Your Fate To The Wind – Sounds Orchestral         15

16. Back In My Arms Again – The Supremes                   29

17. It's Not Unusual – Tom Jones                           18

18. Just Once In My Life – Righteous Bros.                 23

19. Keep On Trying – Bobby Vee                             21

20. I'll Telling You Now – Freddie & The Dreamers          10

21. Reelin' & Rockin' – Dave Clark Five                    27

22. Go Now – Moody Blues                                   17

23. It's Growing – The Temptations                         20

24. It's Gonna Be Alright – Gerry & The Pacemakers         26

25. I Do Love You – Billy Stewart                          16

26. True Love Ways – Peter & Gordon                        30

27. Do The Freddie – Freddie & The Dreamers                38

28. She's About A Mover – Sir Douglas Quintet              28

29. Crying In The Chapel – Elvis Presley                   35

30. Iko Iko – The Dixie Cups                               33

31. Just A Little – The Beau Brummels                      32

32. Queen Of The House – Jody Miller                       

33. Let's Do The Freddie – Chubby Checker                  31

34. Baby I'm Yours – Barbara Lewis                         39

35. The Entertainer – Tony Clarke                          36

36. Voo Doo Woman – Bobby Goldsboro                        40

37. You Were Made For Me – Freddie & The Dreamers          37

38. Lipstick Traces – The O'Jays                          

39. Laurie – Dickie Lee                                   

40. Concrete & Clay – Unit Four Plus Two/Eddie Rambeau     

 

       KQV'S FUN-LOVIN' FIVE (pictured)

       Hal Murray

       Steve Rizen

       Dave Scott

       Chuck Brinkman

       Dexter Allen

 

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Music Survey: KTKT Tuscon, AZ “Certified Sound Survey” Week Ending May 4, 1962

                    KTKT – COLOR CHANNEL 99

                          TOP FORTY     

                    CERTIFIED SOUND SURVEY

                   WEEK ENDING MAY 4, 1962          

TW                                                         LW

 1. Soldier Boy – The Shirelles                             6

 2. Johnny Angel – Shelly Fabares                           1

 3. Ginny Come Lately – Brian Hyland                        4

 4. Moments To Remember – Jennell Hawkins                  31

 5. Mashed Potato Time – Dee Dee Sharp                      2

 6. King Of Clowns – Neil Sedaka                            5

 7. Good Luck Charm – Elvis Presley                         4

 8. What Am I Supposed To Do – Ann Margret                  7

 9. Soul Twist – King Curtis                               27

10. Uptown – The Crystalls                                 17

11. We Belong Together – Robert & Johnny                   13

12. I Will – Vic Dana                                      16

13. Old Rivers – Walter Brennan                            15

14. To Love Somebody – Ral Donner                          21

15. Love Me Warm And Tender – Paul Anka                     9

16. Annie Get Your Yo Yo – Little Junior Parker            23

17. Jamie – Eddie Holland                                  13

18. You Talk About Love – Barbara George                   10

19. Tra La La La – Ike & Tina                              14

20. Twist Twist Senora – U.S. Bonds                        11

21. Do The New Continental – The Dovells                    8

22. Twistin The Night Away – Sam Cooke                     18

23. Stranger On The Shore – Mr. Acker Bilk                

24. Congratulations On Your Wedding – The Tuneweavers     

25. Young World – Rick Nelson                              19

26. Barbara – Bobby Vee                                    22

27. If I Cried Every Time – Wanda Jackson                  25

28. At The Club – Ray Charles                              26

29. Blues – Ace Cannon                                     32

30. Itty Bitty Pieces – James Ray                          30

31. I Sold My Heart To The Junkman – Blue Bells            

32. Smoky Places – The Corsairs                            20

33. Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker                            35

34. Lovers Who Wander – Dion                              

35. Surfers Twist – The Defiants                           38

36. There's Nothing Like Love - 
                           Jackie Wilson & Linda Hopkins   29

37. I Wish We Were Married – Ronnie & Hi-Lites            

38. All You Had To Do – Chris Montez                       28

39. She Cried – Jay & Americans                           

30. Chapel Of Tears – Gene McDaniels                       24

 

      ALBUM SOUNDS OF THE DAY

      The Original Hits Vol. III

      Tossin' & Turnin' – Bobby Lewis

      Lonely & Blue – Roy Orbison

      Golden Records – Elvis

      Top 15 – Various

      25 Years Of R & B – Various

      Those Good Old Memories – Various

 

      THE SWINGIN' 7  (pictured)

      Guy Williams    6 – 9 am

      Robert E. Lee   9 – 12 Noon

      John Williams   Noon – 3 pm

      Frank Kalil     3 – 6 pm

      Dave Nelson     6 – 9 pm

      Lee Smith       9 – Midnite

      Jerry Stowe     Midnite – 6 am

 

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Music Survey: WHYN Springfield, MA “Big Hit Survey” Week of May 3-9, 1974

                  WHYN – 56 – SPRINGFIELD, MA

                        BIG HIT SURVEY

                    WEEK OF MAY 3 – 9, 1974

TW                                                         LW

 1. The Loco-Motion – Grand Funk                            4

 2. TSOP – MFSB                                             1

 3. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me –
                                      Gladys Knight & Pips  2

 4. Bennie & The Jets – Elton John                          3

 5. Dancing Machine – Jackson 5                             6

 6. The Streak – Ray Stevens                               18

 7. Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield                          12

 8. The Show Must Go On – Three Dog Night                  13

 9. Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Swede                        7

10. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely – Main Ingredient         10

11. The Entertainer – Marvin Hamlisch                      16

12. (I've Been) Searching So Long – Chicago                14

13. Midnight At The Oasis – Maria Muldaur                  19

14. Oh My My – Ringo Starr                                  5

15. I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song – Jim Croce       8

16. Come And Get Your Love – Redbone                        9

17. You Make Me Feel Brand New – Stylistics               

18. I Won't Last A Day Without You – Carpenters            

19. Looking For A Love – Bobby Womack                      11

20. My Mistake – Diana Ross-Marvin Gaye                    20

 

       Ed Fairbanks 10AM – 2 PM

 

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Music Survey: KSFX San Francisco, CA “Musicradio Survey” Week Ending May 3, 1974

                     KSFX – SAN FRANCISCO             

                       MUSICRADIO 104 FM    

                       MUSICRADIO SURVEY      

                     ALL THE HITS IN STEREO 

                    WEEK ENDING MAY 3, 1974 

 

TW                                                         LW

    SUPER SINGLES

 1. The Entertainer ("The Sting") – Marvin Hamlisch         2

 2. TSOP – M.F.S.B.                                         1

 3. Dancing Machine – Jackson Five                          4

 4. Just Don't Want To Be Lonely – The Main Ingredient      3

 5. Bennie And The Jets – Elton John                        5

 6. Loco-Motion – Grand Funk                               14

 7. The Streak – Ray Stevens                               

 8. Midnight At The Oasis – Maria Muldaur                  13

 9. You Make Me Feel Brand New – The Stylistics            12

10. Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Swede                        6

11. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me – Gladys Knight     8

12. The Show Must Go On – Three Dog Night                  11

13. Sunshine On My Shoulders – John Denver                  9

14. Seasons In The Sun – Terry Jacks                        7

 

       SPOTLITE SINGLES

       Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing – Stevie Wonder

       I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song – Jim Croce

       I've Been Searchin' So Long – Chicago

       I Won't Last A Day Without You – Carpenters

       Help Me – Joni Mitchell

       Oh My My – Ringo Starr

       I'm A Train – Albert Hammond

       Oh Very Young – Cat Stevens

       I'm In Love – Aretha Franklin

       Band On The Run – Paul McCartney And Wings

 

    ACTION ALBUMS

 1. The Sting – Soundtrack                                  1

 2. Greatest Hits – John Denver                             2

 3. Back To Oakland – Tower Of Power                        3

 4. Maria Muldaur – Maria Muldaur                           4

 5. Bridge Of Sighs – Robin Trower                         

 

    Pictured:  Bob Foster    6PM – 10 PM Mon. – Fri.

                             6PM – 10 PM Sat.     

 

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Music Survey: WRKO Boston “Big 30″ May 2, 1972

                           68/WRKO          

                            BIG 30    

                         MAY 2, 1972         

TW                                                          LW

 1. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack      1

 2. I Gotcha – Joe Tex                                       2

 3. Last Night I Didn't Get To Sleep At All – Fifth Dimmension                                                  10

 4. Diary – Bread                                            6

 5. Taxi – Harry Chapin                                      3

 6. Vincent – Don Mclean                                     4

 7. I Saw The Light – Todd Rundgren                         15

 8. A Cowboy's Work Is Never Done – Sonny & Cher             6

 9. In The Rain – Dramatics                                  7

10. Isn't Life Strange – Moody Blues                        19

11. A Horse With No Name – America                           9

12. Baby Blue – Badfinger                                    8

13. Tumbling Dice/Sweet Black Angel – Rolling Stones        20

14. It's Going To Take Some Time – Carpenters               24

15. Betcha By Golly, Wow – Stylistics                       11

16. Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens                        23

17. Suavecito – Malo                                        13

18. Back Off Boogaloo – Ringo Starr                         12

19. Slippin' Into Darkness – War                            26

20. Song Sung Blue – Neil Diamond                           27

21. Day By Day – Godspell                                   29

22. Doctor My Eyes – Jackson Browne                         14

23. Legend In Your Own Time – Carly Simon                   16

24. You Could Have Been A Lady – April Wine                 17

25. Ask Me What You Want – Mille Jackson                    26

26. Someday Never Comes – Creedence Clearwater Revival      30

27. Rocket Man – Elton John                                 28

28. Oh Girl – Chi-Lites                                    

29. Hot Rod Lincoln – Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen–

30. Mother Earth – Tom Rush                                

      BOSTON'S FAVORITE ALBUMS

   1. Harvest – Neil Young             

   2. First Take – Roberta Flack                  

   3. Eat A Peach – Allman Brothers                        

   4. America – America              

   5. Godspell – Various Artists           

   6. Graham Nash & David Crosby – Graham Nash & David Crosby

   7. Paul Simon – Paul Simon                    

   8. History Of Eric Clapton – Eric Clapton

   9. Thick As A Brick – Jethro Tull                         

  10. Procul Harem Live – Procul Harem                     

  11. American Pie – Don Mclean            

  12. Cream Live – Cream                                      

  13. Hot Rocks – Rolling Stones      

  14. Tapestry – Carole King                

  15. Janis Joplin In Concert – Janis Joplin

  16. The Jeff Beck Group – Jeff Beck       

  17. Sonny And Cher Live – Sonny And Cher

  18. Mardi Gras – Creedence Clearwater Revival            

  19. Young, Gifted And Black – Aretha Franklin

  20. Smokin' – Humble Pie                

 

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Music Survey: KCBQ San Diego “Heavy 30 Hits” May 2, 1969

                     KCBQ 1170 – SAN DIEGO

                        "HEAVY" 30 HITS      

                          MAY 2, 1969

 TW                                                         LW

 1. Hair – Cowsills                                         1

 2. Love – Mercy                                            6

 3. Get Back – Beatles                                      8

 4. These Eyes – Guess Who                                 13

 5. Dizzy – Tommy Roe                                       2

 6. More Today Than Yesterday – Spiral Staircase            3

 7. Bad Moon Rising – C.C. Revival                        

 8. Aquarius – Fifth Dimension                              4

 9. Sweet Cherry Wine – Tommy James                        14

10. Gimme Good Lovin' – Crazy Elephant                     12

11. Time Is Tight – Booker T & MG's                         7

12. Gitarzan – Ray Stevens                                 16

13. Hawaii 5-O – Ventures                                   9

14. Twenty-Five Miles – Edwin Starr                        10

15. It's Your Thing – Isley Brothers                       11

16. The Boxer – Simon & Garfunkel                          15

17. You Made Me So Happy – Blood, Sweat & Tears             5

18. Goodbye – Mary Hopkin                                  18

19. Atlantis – Donovan                                     

20. Oh Happy Day – Hawkins Choir                           29

21. One – 3-Dog Night                                     

22. Pinball Wizard – Who                                   23

23. I Shall Be Released – Boxtops                          28

24. Happy Heart – Andy Williams                           

25. Salvation Show – Neil Diamond                          17

26. Nothing But A Heartache – Flirtations                  21

27. Day Is Done – Peter, Paul & Mary                       30

28. Playground Susie – Glen Campbell                       24

29. River Is Wide – Grassroots                             27

30. Ghetto – Elvis Presley                                

        Pictured: Bob Collins  3 – 7 p.m.

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Music Survey: WKNR Detroit “Music Power Pack” Week of May 2, 1968

                       WKNR – DETROIT         

                      MUSIC POWER PACK

                     WEEK OF MAY 2, 1968             

TW                                                         LW

 1. Mrs. Robinson – Simon And Garfunkel                     5

 2. Mony Mony – Tommy James                                 1

 3. Love Is All Around – Troggs                             4

 4. Honey – Bobby Goldsboro                                 2

 5. Good, Bad & Ugly – Hugo Montenegro                      3

 6. You Don't Want My Love – Robert John                    7

 7. How'd We Ever Get This Way – Andy Kim                  12

 8. Your Own Sweet Music – Jay & Techniques                 6

 9. Cowboys To Girls – Intruders                            9

10. Tighten Up – Archie Bell                                8

11. The Unknown Soldier – Doors                            28

12. Beautiful Morning – Rascals                            13

13. Nothing Like The Real Thing – Gaye & Terrell           15

14. Like To Get To Know You – Spanky & Gang                21

15. San Jose – Dionne Warwick                              17

16. 2 + 2 = ? – Bob Seger                                  27

17. Always Think About You – New Colony Six                19

18. Could Never Love Another – Temptations                 20

19. Looking Back – Spencer Davis                           24

20. Take Time To Know Her – Percy Sledge                   30

21. Unwind – Ray Stevens                                   22

22. All Of My Love – Major Four                            29

23. Don't Sign The Paper – Jimmy Delphs                    33

24. Bring Back The Love – Monitors                         31

25. I Can't Make It Alone – Bill Medley                   

26. Competition – Carl Carlton                            

27. I've Got To Have You – Fantastic Four                 

28. Wear It On Our Face – Dells                           

29. Man Without Love – Englebert Humperdinck              

30. I Wish I Knew – Solomon Burke                         

31. Never Give You Up – Jerry Butler                      

        KEY SONG OF THE WEEK

       Wonder Woman – Lee Dorsey

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Music Survey: WKBW 1520 Buffalo, NY “Top 30 K-Big Sounds of The Week” May 1-7, 1959

                 WKBW – BUFFALO – DIAL 1520        

                     FUTURESONIC RADIO

             THE TOP 30 K-BIG SOUNDS OF THE WEEK

                 WEEK OF MAY 1 – MAY 7, 1959

 

       OFFICIAL TOP TEN

TW                                                         LW

 1. Kookie Kookie – Ed Byrnes                               1

 2. Only You – Frank Pourcell                              13

 3. Sorry I Ran All The Way Home – The Impalas              2

 4. Mona Lisa – Carl Mann                                   5

 5. Guitar Boogie Shuffle – The Virtues                     6

 6. Goodbye Jimmy Goodbye – Kathy Linden                    9

 7. Enchanted – The Platters                               15

 8. Pink Shoelaces – Dodie Stevens                          7

 9. A Fool Such As I – Elvis Presley                        3

10. I Still Get A Thrill – Joni James                      10

 

       …AND HERE ARE THIS WEEK'S COMERS

11. A Teenager In Love – Dion And The Belmonts             23

12. Tijuana Jail – The Kingston Trio                        4

13. Three Stars – Tommy Dee                                12

14. Turn Me Loose – Fabian                                 16

15. The First Sign Of Love – Billy Lehman                  19

16. Come Softly To Me – The Fleetwoods                      8

17. Jo Jo, The Dog Face Boy – Annette                      18

18. Tell Him No – Travis And Bob                           20

19. Endlessly – Brook Benton                               24

20. Yep – Duane Eddy                                       22

21. Dream Lover – Bobby Darin                              PH

22. Personality – Lloyd Price                             

23. It Doesn't Matter Anymore – Buddy Holly                17

24. Venus – Frankie Avalon                                 27

25. Memories Are Made Of This – Roger Williams             22

26. So Fine – The Fiestas                                  30

27. This Should Go On Forever – Rod Bernard                29

28. My Happiness – Connie Francis                          14

29. Guess Who – Jesse Belvin                              

30. Take A Message To Mary – The Everly Brothers           26

 

       K-BIG RECORD OF THE WEEK

       I'm Ready – Fats Domino

      

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