Speaking of KLIF in Dallas. Increase records had a record and now also a CD of the golden rock and roll days, i think it was 1962. It may still be available somewhere. I have all the Increase rock and roll records and cd's.
There was just something pure, incredible magic when Uncle Lar & Lil' Tommy were together! I remember one morning me & 50 other kids begging our bus driver to slowwww dowwwwn on the way to school so we could listen to "Animal Stories"...and he DID IT!
I love this kind of thing, when a station plays stuff from decades gone by. Hysterical, even though I didn't live in Chicago. What they did to "You Light up my Life," is classic. That song sure generated a lot of negativity, for such a good song that was number 1 for about 100 weeks.
@Chicagoboy61 --- Me too! Think we could sue somebody for making us think we'd get rich in radio? LMAO! The WLS guys were my biggest inspiration, pushed onward by little tv show called WKRP.
I wish someone could do one of these for the golden days of KLIF in Dallas. We spent many a night listening to WLS after the local stations went off the air at sundown or midnight. Good times.
Wow, I have some KLIF on tape when I was in Texas in the Air Force in the early 70s! Great station, as I remember! And a friend of mine, Bob Schuman, worked there.
I grew up listening to WLS all through the 70's. I grew up in branson, mo and we could pick up the big 89 and all their great music, and the best jocks in the industry. Wish they were still around like they were then
Hey Thanks! I heard this fiasco live that day. It was actually quite impromptu apparently, but so fun! Catherine Johns was such a good sport and made me laugh more than anyone. John L was a hoot, Larry almost constantly sounded bored and condescending yet entertaining. I'm ranting and trying to recall too much, someone slap me...
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dburr13 2 months ago
Speaking of KLIF in Dallas. Increase records had a record and now also a CD of the golden rock and roll days, i think it was 1962. It may still be available somewhere. I have all the Increase rock and roll records and cd's.
harnessbootman 4 months ago
I can't remember... Anyone know the name of the song at 6:30?
Rockthered8 5 months ago
@Rockthered8 Yes, it's "Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress" by the Hollies - 1972.
videoholicreturns 5 months ago
@videoholicreturns Thank you sir.
Rockthered8 5 months ago
There was just something pure, incredible magic when Uncle Lar & Lil' Tommy were together! I remember one morning me & 50 other kids begging our bus driver to slowwww dowwwwn on the way to school so we could listen to "Animal Stories"...and he DID IT!
JimHadar1 6 months ago 2
Wow does this bring back memories.
ludwigking 7 months ago
I remember the night when Landecker played "You Light Up My life" in installments...10 seconds at a time.
dburr13 1 year ago
I love this kind of thing, when a station plays stuff from decades gone by. Hysterical, even though I didn't live in Chicago. What they did to "You Light up my Life," is classic. That song sure generated a lot of negativity, for such a good song that was number 1 for about 100 weeks.
musicmandon1 1 year ago
I listen to WLS at night in Athens, Ohio ! John Landsdecker at night! One of thesr nights by the Eagles!
republicansrule 1 year ago
This is the reason I chose a career in radio!!!
Thanks Art.
Chicagoboy61 1 year ago
@Chicagoboy61 --- Me too! Think we could sue somebody for making us think we'd get rich in radio? LMAO! The WLS guys were my biggest inspiration, pushed onward by little tv show called WKRP.
JimHadar1 6 months ago
Why do deejays love to talk over songs?
bootsiebanty 1 year ago
OMG ! Little snot nose tommy and ol uncle lare! I love these guys thanks for posting this man!
Madcat151 2 years ago
Great job on this Art. As always - Radio's Best Friend(tm)(c)! Rock on buddy! - Charlie O in Motown!
tleparskas 2 years ago
I wish someone could do one of these for the golden days of KLIF in Dallas. We spent many a night listening to WLS after the local stations went off the air at sundown or midnight. Good times.
jhnstn1 2 years ago
Wow, I have some KLIF on tape when I was in Texas in the Air Force in the early 70s! Great station, as I remember! And a friend of mine, Bob Schuman, worked there.
videoholicreturns 2 years ago
These guys are the best...Art, nice job!
rickfmdj 2 years ago
John Landecker and Gil Gross have great chemistry together. Similar warped senses of humor!
chezhdchick 2 years ago
Are they gonna do it again this year?
Toolman22364 2 years ago
I LOVE It!!
wvaguy 2 years ago
50'000 Watt Blow Torch!!!
ReUnion Of '70 s automation equipment!
wvaguy 2 years ago
I grew up listening to WLS all through the 70's. I grew up in branson, mo and we could pick up the big 89 and all their great music, and the best jocks in the industry. Wish they were still around like they were then
hairlume 3 years ago
Hey Thanks! I heard this fiasco live that day. It was actually quite impromptu apparently, but so fun! Catherine Johns was such a good sport and made me laugh more than anyone. John L was a hoot, Larry almost constantly sounded bored and condescending yet entertaining. I'm ranting and trying to recall too much, someone slap me...
tracer740 3 years ago
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rickfmdj 3 years ago
Kudos to you & Mr. Vuolo for the countless hours---I owe "youse" guys...and 890AM WLS!!!
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LALanier 3 years ago
I listen to that staion nearly every day (not counting weekends) Thank you and thank Art for doing this.
Tlogos 3 years ago