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American Jukebox®

Series produced by Garrett Stack

The 1947 Wurlitzer "Bubbler"

The best of pop, rock and soul from the golden age of AM radio: Late 1950's - 1970's. Garrett Stack hosts a 2-hour program broadcast over WMNR-FM and online at wmnr.org originating from Monroe, CT.

Always exploring a phenomenon in pop, rock and soul as part of the program, regular features include an interactive name that tune "Fun Test," and an occasional in-depth look in "Behind the #1." Listeners are invited to email the host with Fun Test answers as well as offer comments and ideas. Email: stack@wmnr.org

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Among My Favorites: One-Hit-Wonders

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

One-Hit-Wonders have given us some of our most memorable recordings. We all know 'em and love 'em. But the artists never had big hit again. Here's...

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Added: May 24, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Hooked

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Hooks can make a song's popularity soar. A hook is a musical idea, often a short riff, passage, or phrase to "catch the ear of the listener." It's ...

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Added: Apr 30, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

1963

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

1963 saw the end of exclusive American dominance of Rock 'n' Roll on the international music scene. The British invasion ended it. Listen to 1963 a...

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Added: Mar 27, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Soft Rock: Who-What-When

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

A sub-genre of rock-n-roll called "soft rock" developed in the mid 1960s and was dominant in the 1970s on the radio and jukeboxes of the era. We ta...

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Added: Mar 19, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 2

The Giants: Women who gave us our music

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

The music business is "a man's world" but is gradually changing. These powerhouses from the '60s and '70s unlocked the doors, and by sheer talent a...

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Added: Mar 13, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Burt Bacharach: A Celebration in Song

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Burt Bacharach stands alongside all the giants in popular music: "Music by Burt Bacharach." Hew wrote hundreds of hits as varied as the weather in ...

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Added: Feb 26, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Black Infusion Into American Music

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Without Pat Boone, how much longer would white kids have waited for real rock 'n roll?

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Added: Feb 19, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

All You Need Is Love

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Love is the best part of life. There's never enough love. Let the music fill you with it.

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Added: Feb 11, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 2

Acoustic Masters

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

There's magic in unembellished recordings with the pure sounds of acoustic instruments front and center with exquisite vocal harmonies. Acoustic Ma...

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Added: Jan 22, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

The Passing of 22 in 2022

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

A tribute to 22 music makers who passed away in 2022.

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Added: Jan 15, 2023
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Sixteen

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

American Jukebox celebrates its 16th Anniversary with songs that contain "sixteen," and those that peaked at the #16 position on the Billboard Hot-...

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Added: Jan 01, 2023
Length: 01:58:01
Purchases: 1

Mothers of Rock 'n' Roll

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

In an all-male industry, women had to fight to be heard. In the early days, these women got heard.

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Added: Nov 07, 2022
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Made 'em Stars

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Music legends started with one record that exploded and caught the public's attention. From there they became stars for years and decades.

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Added: Oct 16, 2022
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

The Most Played Songs of the 20th Century

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

In 1999 BMI published its compilation of the most played songs heard on the radio and television during the 20th century. These are the Top-30.

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Added: Oct 02, 2022
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Under the Influence

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Musicians listen to each other. When they are awed by something they try to make it theirs in a new way. They are Under The Influence of the ones w...

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Added: Sep 18, 2022
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

Best albums of the '60s and '70s

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Rolling Stone Magazine ranks the best albums of the '60s and '70s. We pick from the list. Hour 1: the '60s. Hour 2: the '70s.

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Added: Jul 24, 2022
Length: 01:58:00
Purchases: 1

It's Party Time

From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®

Start the party. Infectious beats, melodies and performances from hits of the '60s and '70s are guaranteed to keep you moving. You can't help it. J...

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