Recordings from the dark ages of 1970s radio, when we recorded on magnetic tape, and edited with grease pencils and razor blades.
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2017-09-01 | In 1976, Robbie Benson and Glynnis O’Connor starred in a movie version of the 1967 Bobbie Gentry folk classic, “Ode to Billy Joe.” At the time of the movie’s release, I was a student DJ [Read more...] |
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2012-12-24 |
PodcastSteve’s Radio Archives: Remastered 1970 recording of “Hey Kid,” original music Back in the early 1970s, we had a music room in the basement. My dad played the vibes (see photo), mom played the Lowrey organ, and we hosted musical accompanists from among my dad’s students [Read more...] |
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2011-02-04 |
PodcastSteve’s Radio Archives: WMCX-FM First Anniversary Featured in Asbury Park Press A new feature of our site is PodcastSteve’s Radio Archives, a blog series about radio back in the days when editing meant using a razor blade and a grease pencil on magnetic recording tape. Check [Read more...] |
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2010-07-05 |
American Freedom Train Special, Broadcast on WMCX-FM 9/7/1976 The American Freedom Train toured the country during the Bicentennial celebration in 1976. When it visited Bradley Beach, NJ, we visited the train and interviewed visitors. The exhibits of American history were viewed from a [Read more...] |
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