The Jukebox: Radio Archive
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"Scoped" classic radio airchecks from "The Jukebox," hosted 1995–2000 by Mike Saffran on "Oldies 98.9" WKLX — later known as "99 BBF" — in Rochester, N.Y.
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
1d ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight May 22, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:21 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Tom Noonan
00:46 Chuck (with Maria)/Dollar Tree (The Marketplace) (“My Maria”)
02:07 Kristin/Rushville (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]”)
02:32 Stephanie/Irondequoit (“Mellow Yellow”)
03:07 “Matchmaker Oldies Party” (with 99 BBF’s Mike Vickers) at Maxwell’s (Irondequoit bar) reference
03:34 Gary/Canandaigua (“Keep On Dancing”)
04:11 Heather/Fairport (“The House Of The ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
6d ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Nov. 6, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:33 Brandi (“Birthday” — dedication to Kristie and Andrea on their 19th birthday)
01:20 First of multiple references to show-sponsor Greater Rochester’s Promise
01:25 Reference to Yoko Ono’s touring show, “Music for the Eyes: The Artwork of John Lennon” (hosted at the Sheraton Four Points in Rochester)
02:15 Jimmy/Irondequoit (“Drag City”)
03:10 Jackie/Rochester (“Hound Dog“)
04:01 Mary Beth/Holley ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
1w ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Oct. 30, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:09 Tail end of show’s opening “theme song” (Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night”) is heard
00:20 First of multiple references to “Special Halloween Weekend Edition”
00:43 Unidentified male (“Monster Mash”)
01:20 Nancy/Livonia (“Do You Know What I Mean”)
02:14 First reference to upcoming contest giveaway of T-shirts featuring the artwork of John Lennon and qualification for limited ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
2w ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Sept. 11, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:42 Chuck/Working at Dollar Tree (The Marketplace) (“Day After Day”) — and a question about the show’s opening “theme song” by Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night”
02:31 Tom/Canandaigua (“I Got You Babe” — dedication to wife, Rita)
03:29 Stacy/West Bloomfield (“Sweet Caroline”)
03:37 “Sister station” WBEE-FM DJ “Big Daddy” Dave Beck briefly pops into the studio
05:15 Lauren/Roches ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
2w ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Oct. 23, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:08 Tail end of show’s opening “theme song” (Nino & The Ebb Tides – “Juke Box Saturday Night”) is heard
00:28 1999 World Series Game 1 (New York Yankees at Atlanta Braves) reference — and playing “Talkin’ Yankees Baseball” :-)
00:55 Brad (“Rag Doll”)
01:52 Pam/Driving to Auditorium Theatre (“Stop! In The Name Of Love”)
02:46 Brian (“Knock Three Times”)
03:24 “’70s at 7,” with Chuck McCoy, plug ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
3w ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Oct. 16, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:45 Unidentified female (“Lucille”)
01:53 Matt/Pittsford (“Sweet Pea” and “Mony Mony”)
02:12 “Upon further review …” ;-)
03:05 Unidentified male/Driving someplace (“Walk Away Renee”)
03:44 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and SUNY Brockport (sponsor) references
04:30 Mike (“American Pie”)
04:59 Unidentified male (“Love [Can Make You Happy]”)
05:20 “Elvis Only” with Jay Gordon, SUNY Brockport and P ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
1M ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Oct. 9, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:28 John/Rochester (“Maybe Baby”)
02:06 Doug (“Bend Me, Shape Me”)
02:43 Reference to Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen performance last week at Dinosaur Bar-B-Q (Rochester)
03:40 Lee (“Lightnin’ Strikes”)
04:08 One of a few references to both the Yankees and Mets reaching the MLB postseason (and hopes for a “Subway Series”! :-)
05:20 Dave/Kendall (“I Got A Line On You”)
05:47 Larry/Phelps ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
1M ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Oct. 2, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:22 Seemingly new station branding: “Cool FM” (used throughout the show)
00:51 Evelyn/Gates (“Everybody Plays The Fool”)
02:03 Tom/Canandaigua (“Hot Rod Lincoln”)
02:49 Kristin/Rushville (“Brandy [You’re A Fine Girl]” — dedication to Amanda)
03:32 “99 BBF Name Game” promotion plug
03:49 New “two-punch” top-of-the-hour live imaging (“Rochester’s number one oldies station!”) and jingle
04:20 Kim ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
1M ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Sept. 25, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:48 A rare “miscue” …
01:12 … followed by placing the blame squarely where it belonged: On the DJ (Chuck McCoy) who was on the air before me for changing a normal setting on the board/console! ;-) (Guarantee: I was genuinely annoyed at him in this moment!)
01:27 Becky/Roberts Wesleyan College (“American Pie”)
02:36 First of multiple references to upcoming on-air giveaway of tickets to 99 BBF’s Ol ..read more
The Jukebox: Radio Archive
1M ago
“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Sept. 18, 1999.
Callers aired and other show highlights:
00:22 First of multiple references to upcoming limited-edition stamp series on-air giveaway
00:35 Reference to Monroe Community Hospital’s second-annual “Dog Days of Summer” dog show (at which I served as a judge) — including mentions of NewsSource 13’s Mary McCombs and my “long-lost twin brother,” Mike St. John ;-)
01:25 Carrie/Pittsford (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow”)
02:23 “More great oldies here ..read more