American Jukebox®

Series produced by Garrett Stack

Caption: The 1947 Wurlitzer "Bubbler"
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


205 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Black Roots on the Harlem Jukebox
From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®
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The second half of the 20th century saw the beginning of the culmination of American Black Music styles explode into the mainstream. But the genesi...

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  • Added: Feb 18, 2024
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1
Oddballs: All #1 Hits
From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®
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Why? How? America bought and brought all these oddball hits to #1. Many off-the-wall. Others weird premises. But they all had "cart topper" status.

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  • Added: Feb 25, 2024
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1
1-4-1
From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®
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In the pop music Baby Boomer Era, 1955-1985, there were 600 #1 hits. 210 of them were #1 for one week, 1-4-1. Several had significance for one reas...

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2024
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1
Adult Contemporary #1s
From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®
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Billboard Magazine has published many different charts through the years. Started in 1961, the Adult Contemporary Chart tracks softer pop.

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  • Added: Mar 17, 2024
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1
Back Again: Instrumental Hits Radio
From: Garrett Stack
Series: American Jukebox®
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Baby Boomers grew up on instrumental hits. Countless huge hits. Numerous chart toppers. They were ubiquitous on the radio. Gone today, it's back ag...

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  • Added: Mar 24, 2024
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1

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