Cruisin' 1955-70 Transcriptions (Radio) "A History Of"

 

Topics

 Cruisin', Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, Rock & Roll, Jimmie Rogers, The Diamonds, The Platters, The Five Satins, Dion, Top 40, OTR, Hank Ballard, Duane Eddy, Del Shannon, Bo Diddley, The Penguins, The Big Bopper, Big jay McNeely, The Crests, Lloyd Price, Brook Benton, Lee Dorsey, Barbara Lynn, Brian Hyland, Shirelles, Lesley Gore, Roger Miller, Stan Getz, The Righteous Brothers, The Turtles, Barry McGuire, Sam The Sam & The Pharaohs

Cruisin' - A History Of Rock N' Roll Radio 1955 - 1970

The word cruisin' doesn't appear in the dictionary, but it's a familiar word to millions of people who did it. CRUISIN' THE FIFTIES AND SIXTIES, is a year-by-year recreation of pop music radio during the years 1955 through 1970.

Each album is not just a collection of the top pop music of a particular year, but a total recreation by a top disk jockey (of that year) doing his original program over a major pop music station. That means actual commercials, promotional jingles, sound effects, newscast simulations and even record hop announcements in addition to the original records themselves.

The disk jockeys who appear on the series were picked after a month of carefully researching a decade's issues of BILLBOARD, including tabulating all disk jockey mentions. The names were then cross checked with audience rating services and longtime radio expert Bill Gavin--all this just to determine with jocks on which stations represented each year most accurately.

CRUISIN' producer Ron Jacobs monitored thousands of feet of tape, travelled over 10,000 miles and rooted through forgotten files and cluttered basements for old commercials, station promos and jingles. He also managed to get clearances for 84 different records, of which 42 are certified million-sellers, and all are from the Top 30 of their respective years.

Once all the material had been collected, weeks were spent in the studio carefully integrating almost 1,000 seperate cues, and timing each year's "radio program" so it could be mastered for tape in four exactly equal parts. This was done to eliminate any dead space on CRUISIN' cassettes and cartridges, making each "rebroadcast" as realistic as possible and similar to the "tracking" effects of records. CRUISIN' was, in fact, originally conceived as a tape project: the first major one in the industry. After all, cruisin' meant cars, and listening to rock stations on the car radio; not until the enormous growth of in-car tape equipment was anyone able to recreate not only the sound of yesterday but the environment where the sound was first heard. Says Jacobs: "The full impact of such originally American social, technological, artistic and economic influences as rock and roll and Top 40 radio may not be fully realized in this century. But regardless of what time will ultimately be required to allow full historic perspective, there is the obligation to preserve the material so the media itself, not just written reviews and descriptions, will exist for future analysis.

1955

Opening Theme (Rock and Roll) -- Buddy Morrow

I Got a Woman -- Ray Charles

"Jumpin'" George Rock and Roll Jubilee

Annie Had a Baby -- Hank Ballard and the Midnighters

Teen Jive Talk

Sincerely -- Moonglows

Melrose Record Shop commercial

Hearts of Stone -- Charms

Acme Home Remodelers commercial

My Babe -- Little Walter

"Oh Yeh"

Earth Angel -- Penguins

KSAN station ID

Maybelline -- Chuck Berry

"Jumpin'" George Bar-B-Q Pit jingle (from 1953)

Only You -- Platters

Letter from Korea

Ain't It a Shame -- Fats Domino

30th & San Pedro Furniture Warehouse commercial

Story Untold -- Nutmegs

Rogers Men's Store commercial

Bo Diddley -- Bo Diddley

Columbus Motors (1955 Dodge) commercial

Pledging My Love -- Johnny Ace

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1956

Robin Seymour Theme -- The Four Lads

Roll Over Beethoven -- Chuck Berry

Recommended Record Stores

Eddie My Love -- The Teen Queens

Faygo Root Beer commercial

Why Do Fools Fall In Love -- Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers

Robin Seymour's Original Rock 'n' Roll Review

Tonite Tonite -- The Mello Kings

Dog Pound (remote) announcement

Fever -- Little Willie John

1956 Ford Commercial -- The Four Lads

The Great Pretender -- The Platters (N/L)

WKMH station ID

WKMH sports headlines -- Van Patrick

Tutti Frutti -- Little Richard

Sunday Show Promo

Stranded in the Jungle -- The Cadets

Merchants Green Stamp commercial

Speedo -- The Cadillacs

WKMH jingle

Gee -- The Crows

Budweiser® commercial -- The Crew Cuts

In the Still of the Night -- The Five Satins

Detroit Times commercial

Honky Tonk -- Bill Doggett

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1957

Joe Niagra Theme

Susie Q - Dale Hawkins

Muntz TV Commercial

Happy, Happy Birthday Baby - The Tuneweavers

Gelatin-Plus & Rayco Commercial

School Days - Chuck Berry

WIBG Jingle

A Thousand Miles Away - The Heartbeats

The WIBG Weather Sound

Party Doll - Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids

1957 Ford Commercial

Goodnight Sweetheart - The Spaniels

WIBG Station I.D.

Little Darlin' - The Diamonds

Maternity B.V.M. Hop Announcement

Over The Mountain, Across The Sea - Johnny & Joe

WIBG Calling All Cars

Bony Moronie - Larry Williams

WIBG Community Club Awards Promo

To The Aisle - The Five Satins

WIBG Newstip Promo

Honeycomb - Jimmie Rodgers

1957 Mercury Commercial

Long Lonely Nights - Lee Andrews & The Hearts

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1958

Jack Carney theme

At The Hop -- Danny and The Juniors

WIL Back to School contest

Tequila -- The Champs

1958 Mercury commercial

Book of Love -- Monotones

WIL Summertime jingle

Rock and Roll Music -- Chuck Berry

Pookie Snackenberg Button Bit

Kisses Sweeter Than Wine -- Jimmie Rodgers

WIL College of Musical Knowledge Contest

Short Shorts -- The Royal Teens

WIL Station ID

Chantilly Lace -- The Big Bopper

Gillette commercial

Do You Wanna Dance -- Bobby Freeman

Old Spice commercial

Rockin' Robin -- Bobby Day

WIL jingle

Get A Job -- The Silhouettes

Gary Owens Show plug

Ten Commandments of Love -- Harvey & The Moonglows

1958 Chevrolet commercial

Reber Rouser -- Duane Eddy

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1959

Hunter Hancock Theme

(Baby) Hully Gully - The Olympics

Jordan High School Record Hop

There Is Something On Your Mind - Big Jay McNeely

Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners

Chuck Berry Bit

Almost Grown - Chuck Berry

Saturday Evening Post Commercial

What A Difference A Day Makes - Dinah Washington

Champion Spark Plug Commercial

Say Man - Bo Diddley

KGFJ Station I.D.

Sixteen Candles - The Crests

Personality - Lloyd Price

Dolphin's of Hollywood Commercial

It's Just A Matter Of Time - Brook Benton

Sea Of Love - Phil Phillips

I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos

Robert Hall Commercial

Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison

Hunter Hancock Theme

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1960

Dick Biondi Theme

You Talk Too Much - Joe Jones

St. Mary's Record Hop Plug

Tears On My Pillow - Little Anthony & The Imperials

WKBW Big Weather

Baby, You Got What It Takes - Brook Benton & Dinah Washington

Wardynski Sausage Commercial

What In The World's Come Over You - Jack Scott

Biondi's Pick of the Week:

Finger Poppin' Time -- Hank Ballard & The Midnighters

Budweiser® commercial

See You In September - The Tempos

WKBW station ID

Alley Oop - The Hollywood Argyles

Gillette Commercial and Jingle

Stay - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs

Genessee Beer Commercial

Running Bear - Johnny Preston

Elvis Presley Bit

The Big Hurt - Toni Fisher

L & M Commercial

Because They're Young - Duane Eddy)

Norwich High Record Hop "Thank You"

Fannie Mae - Buster Brown

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1961

Arnie Ginsburg Theme -- The 3D's

Blue Moon -- The Marcels

WMEX Tower of Talent

My True Story -- The Jive Five

Adventure Car Hop commercial

Nadine -- Chuck Berry

WMEX jingle

Wooden Heart -- Joe Dowell

WMEX Mystery City Contest

But I Do -- Clarence "Frogman" Henry)

1961 Ford Commercial

Beep Beep -- The Playmates

WMEX station ID

Arnie Ginsburg Theme -- Freddie Cannon

Tossin' & Turnin' -- Bobby Lewis

WMEX Teacher of the Day contest

Daddy's Home -- Shep and The Limelights

Pal Mal Rock Commercial -- Mal, The 3D's, and Arnie

Runaway -- Del Shannon

WMEX jingle

Barbara Ann -- The Regents

Fenway DJ promo

Ya Ya -- Lee Dorsey

1961 Pontiac commercial

Hideaway -- Freddie King

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1962

KLIF News Headlines

Peppermint Twist -- Joey Dee & The Starlighters

Soldier Boy -- The Shirelles

KLIF Summer Spectacular

I Need Your Lovin' -- Don Gardner & Dee Dee Ford

This Knight's Bullseye

Hey Baby -- Bruce Channel

KLIF Master Control

Let Me In -- The Sensations

Skyland Chrysler commercial

Johnny Angel -- Shelley Fabares

KLIF station ID

Duke of Earl -- Gene Chandler

You'll Lose a Good Thing -- Barbara Lynn

Gillette commercial

The Wanderer -- Dion

KLIF E.S.P. promo

Goodbye Cruel World -- James Darren

Flying High in the Dallas Sky

Sealed With A Kiss -- Brian Hyland)

KLIF DJ Trading Stamp promo

Locomotion -- Little Eva

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1963

Opening Theme (HAND CLAPPIN' - Red Prysock)

Easier Said Than Done - The Essex

WMCA "Good Guy" Sweatshirt Winner Announcement

& B.M.R. "Bell Ringer" intro

Sally Go Round The Roses - The Jaynettes

WMCA "Good Guys" Song

He's So Fine - The Chiffons

1963 Dodge Commercial

Twist & Shout - The Isley Brothers

Green Acres Promo

Baby It's You - Shirelles

"Name It And Claim It" Winner

It's My Party - Leslie Gore

WMCA Station I.D.

Walk Right In - The Rooftop Singers

Litter Basket public Service Song

Hey Girl - Freddie Scott

B.M.R. Correspondent's Report

Denise - Randy & The Rainbows

WMCA "That's The Way To Spend Your Day" Song

Mama Didn't Lie - Jan Bradley

1963 Rambler Commercial

Hey Paula - Paul & Paula

"Musical Love Letters" Contest Winners

Louie, Louie - Kingsmen

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1964

Johnny Holliday Theme

Harlem Shuffle - Bob & Earl

Salute to Warrensville Heights High Tigers

Nitty Gritty - Shirley Ellis

Budweiser® Commercial

Dang Me - Roger Miller

WHK Action Central News Promo

Chapel Of Love - The Dixie Cups

1964 Rambler Commercial

Since I Fell For You - Lenny Welch

Kahn's Weiner Commercial

The Girl From Ipanema - Getz/Gilberto

"My Mommy Listens To WHK" Promo

The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss) - Betty Everett

Coca-Cola Commercial - The Limelighters

Talk Back Trembling Lips - Johnny Tillotson

WHK Cash Quiz Jackpot Promo

It's All Right - The Impressions

Miss Teenage Cleveland Announcement

Funny - Joe Hinton

American Lamb Council Commercial - Jane Wyatt

Remember (Walkin' In The Sand) - The Shangri-Las

WHK Radio Wonders Basketball Team Announcement

Suspicion - Terry Stafford

WHK Color Channel 14 Jingle

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1965

KHJ I.D. & Robert W. Morgan Jingle

Hang on Sloopy - The McCoys

1965 Rambler Commercial

Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs

Thrifty Drug Stores Jingles & Commercial

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - The Righteous Brothers

KHJ Magic Key (Boss Mustang) Promo-*

The Birds & The Bees - Jewel Akens

"Mr. Zip" Public Service Announcement

King Of The Road - Roger Miller

KHJ-TV Beatle Special Promo & "Golden" Jingle

Sweet Little Sixteen - Chuck Berry

"It's 8:30 in Boss Angeles!"

The Name Game - Shirley Ellis

Standard Shoe Stores Commercial

The "In" Crowd - Ramsey Lewis Trio

"It's Boss" Promo

It Ain't Me Babe - The Turtles

1965 Studebaker Commercial

Downtown - Petula Clark

U.C.L.A. Bruin Football Announcement

Eve of Destruction - Barry McGuire)

"The Outlaws Is Coming" Commercial

Lover's Concerto - The Toys

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1966

Pat O'Day Theme

Devil With A Blue Dress On/Good Golly Miss Molly-

Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels

Boeing 50th Anniversary Salute

Sunny - Bobby Hebb

1966 Plymouth Commercial

Wipeout - The Surfaris

KJR All American Datebook

Soul & Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers

Washington Fryer Commercial

Psychotic Reaction - The Count Five

1966 Continental Commercial

Born A Woman - Sandy Posey

KJR Channel 95 Jingle

KJR Number One Announcement

Hanky Panky - Tommy James & the Shondells

1966 Chrysler Commercial

Walk Away, Renee - The Left Banke

1966 Pacific Northwest Band Championship Announcement

Lil' Red Riding Hood - Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs

Parker's All-City Dance Commercial

See You In September - The Happenings

Jay Jacobs Jingle & Commercial

California Dreaming - The Mamas & The Papas

Seattle Sea Fair Skipper Pin Announcement

Sweet Pea - Tommy Roe

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1967

Dr. Don Rose Theme

Judy In Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred & His Playboy Band (2:47)

WQXI Hole-In-One Contest Plug

Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie - Jay & The Techniques

1967 Ford Commercial

Happy Together - The Turtles

WQXI Secret Student Announcement

Society's Child - Janis Ian

Morgan Cleaners Commercial

I Think We're Alone Now - Tommy James & the Shondells

Dr. Don's Birthday Book

Gimme Little Sign - Brenton Wood

WQXI Station I.D. & News

(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet - The Blues Magoos

WQXI 'Tenna Topper Contest Promo

Snoopy VS. The Red Baron - The Royal Guardsmen

1967 Rambler Commercial

98.6 - Keith

The WQXI Atlantan Of The Day

Little Bit O' Soul - Music Explosion

John Smith Chevrolet Commercial

The Rain, The Park & Other Things - The Cowsills

Falcon Factbook Announcement

Incense And Peppermints - Strawberry Alarm Clock

WQXI "Good, Good Morning" Jingle

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1968

JOHNNY DARK - WCAO INTRO

MAGIC CARPET RIDE - STEPPENWOLF

60 CALLING PROMO

DOUBLE MINT GUM COMMERCIAL

WCAO PROMO

I WISH IT WOULD RAIN - THE TEMPTATIONS

JACK EDWARDS PROMO

SPOOKY - CLASSIC IV

MAKE IT OR BREAK IT PROMO

WCAO PROMO

CRY LIKE A BABY - BOX TOPS

WEEPER OF THE WEEK

HONEY - BOBBY GOLDSBORO

JOHNNY DARK WCAO

CARLING BLACK LABEL COMMERCIAL

ANGEL OF THE MORNING - MERRILEE RUSH

GIRL WATCHER - THE O'KAYSIONS

GENE CREASY PROMO

WINK SOFT DRINK COMMERCIAL

MIDNIGHT CONFESSION - GRASS ROOTS

LOVE CHILD - THE SUPREMES

I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE - MARVIN GAYE

JOHNNY DARK WCAO PROMO

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1969

Harv Moore Intro

Lover Please - Clyde McPhatter

Colt Ford Spot

He Will Break Your Heart - The Groovers

Suburban Trust Spot

WPGC Promo Spot

Tequila - The Champs

Working on a Groovy Thing - Fifth Dimension

Hann's Shoes Commercial

Talk to Me - Sunny & The Sunglows

Carling Black Label Commercial

Abraham, Martin & John - Smokey Robinson &

The Miracles

WPGC Promo

Coke Commercial

My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels

Two In A Row Promo

The Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces

Tanya Suntan Lotion Commercial

McDonald's Commercial

Pushin' Too Hard - The Seeds

My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder

Harv Moore WPGC Promo

"Good morning, Washington!"

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1970

Kris Erik Stevens -- WLS opening

Spirit in the Sky -- Norman Greenbaum

Sears Record Sale commercial

March of Dimes commercial

Weather/WLS sports

Drowning in the Sea of Love -- Joe Simon

Joe Woods for Cook County Board commercial

WLS promo

Green-Eyed Lady -- Sugar Loaf

WLS promo

Gypsy Woman -- Brian Hyland

Coke commercial

Vehicle -- Ides of March

Pantry Food Mart commercial

WLS More Music promo

One Less Bell to Answer -- The Fifth Dimension

WLS News Special

89 Hour Color TV WLS promo

Rock of Chicago

Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You -- Wilson Pickett

Eastern Airlines commercial

Big Brothers of Chicago public service commercial

WLS Number One Oldie:

Will You Love Me Tomorrow -- The Shirelles

Windy City weather

National Conference of Christians and Jews public service commercial

Carling Black Label commercial

Kris Erik Stevens promo

Pepperidge Farm commercial

Sunshine -- Jonathan Edwards

George W. Dunne political commercial

Celebrate -- Three Dog Night

Chicago Today commercial

New World Coming -- Mama Cass

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