1970 , Top 40 3uz , Stan Rofe, 10 to 1

Stan Rofe, aka Stan the Man, originally on 3KZ in Melbourne in the late 1950s and 1960s, and then on 3UZ in the 1970s (and on various FM stations after that) was a true icon on the local rock music radio DJ scene. This 1970 aircheck is from Bluehaze.
Oct. 1970 one hour excerpt from Stan's Sunday arvo Top 40 countdown on 3UZ and hearing all the ancient music being played, it suddenly hit me - this was the first time these songs had been aired!

The thought of that suddenly rocked me - people were actually flocking out to buy these 7 inch singles in their millions. Elvis Presley was still alive, rating number 8 with "The Wonder Of You" (and touring Detroit) ... wow! (comment Bluehaze)

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[vegasdaddy17]

stan was indeed THE MAN!!!...LOL...Another belter of a post John...cheer's...Billy...

PS...Does Sparkalack alackaling!!!!!!!!!...mix well with Vodka?...LOL...

[AussieOldies]

Glad you enjoyed it Billy ,and Dave.

Rumour had it that Marchants was made from the perspiration of Scottich virgins , It's what gave us that sparkalarkaling feeling .:))))

[Frogziller83]

wow.. 41 years now!!.. loving these radio broadcasts

[paritutu]

was luxcky to woprk with Stan at DB MUsic in Melbourne when he was Music Director...amazing man sadly missed...this is magic he was my inspiration

[RayBushfox]

I used to listen to Stan Rofe's 'Platter Parade' back in the 1950's and 60's on 3KZ and 3UZ, also listened to him when he was on 3BD in 1982 also doing 'The Platter Parade', and again on 3KZ in 1989 without the 'Platter Parade' theme..

Stan Rofe was responsible for many local artists getting their big break, including Normie Rowe and Johnny Chester, and he was the first to regularly play Johnny O'Keefe's records.

Stan Rofe was Melbourne's music icon.

R.I.P. Stan the Man.

[sproutcentral]

LOL!!! That's the first time I've heard Sparkalarkalarkaling said with a Scottish accent.

Thanks for sending this Billy, brings back a lot of great memories.

[5micky2]

Love it all, even the ads. Stan the Man, a real Showman, sadly no longer with us.

[debyok]

Sparkalarkalarkaling Marchants was delicious!!!

Much cheaper than Coke too!

Stan the Man was fantastic, may he RIP.

Love the music and the memories, thanks Aussie for a beaut posting.

[motoxbuddy]

Great tunes , everyone of them.Thanks