Yes WHP 97.3 in Harrisburg PA did play Beautiful music for many years up untill about 1990. They were also a member of the CBS radio network for at the hour they did the bong then the news.
I miss the beautiful music format too. Mine in Detroit was WJOI (now WXYT-FM) at 97.1 on the FM dial... "Joy 97."
Incidentally, there is today an "Easy 101" (not "Eazy" however) that still does play easy listening music... but it's in Ontario and is on 101.3. They stream. If you like the "traditional" beautiful music (mixed with adult standards) WKTZ in Jacksonville FL is an excellent choice, and they stream too.
I believe the one in Lehigh Valley was WQQQ 99.9 Easton. I have their airchecks from Jan. 1982. I remember "You're on US1" for WUSL and have a studio aircheck (scoped) from Nov 80.
The one arrangement that irritated me the most was the one for The Entertainer. Strings in place of trad jazz winds.
I'm just a guy out in the audience, but I think this and the MOR format for WUSL(US1)could have lasted longer if they sought out an older/more affluent audience and the advertisements that suited them(the last MOR station within earshot, 100.7, Lehigh Valley, signed off in '98). Correct me if I'm wrong.
Patrick O'Neal for EAZY 101,or as we locals used to jokingly call it SLEAZY 101.
saml760 7 months ago
@smokinj721, I believe that WHP-AM 580 carried a simulcast of the beautiful music format overnight. I used to listen to it.
TechnerVideo 1 year ago
And the Formatt has not totally disapeared. KAHM 102.1 in Prescott, AR to this day since 1981 has not changed at all and they stream. kahm.info
PGMEagle 1 year ago
Yes WHP 97.3 in Harrisburg PA did play Beautiful music for many years up untill about 1990. They were also a member of the CBS radio network for at the hour they did the bong then the news.
PGMEagle 1 year ago
@Coolerators Thats very cool, I used to love that station, as well as WFMZ 100 plus they used to say. Also, WHP FM 97.3
smokinj721 1 year ago
I miss the beautiful music format too. Mine in Detroit was WJOI (now WXYT-FM) at 97.1 on the FM dial... "Joy 97."
Incidentally, there is today an "Easy 101" (not "Eazy" however) that still does play easy listening music... but it's in Ontario and is on 101.3. They stream. If you like the "traditional" beautiful music (mixed with adult standards) WKTZ in Jacksonville FL is an excellent choice, and they stream too.
Superbook4Eva 1 year ago
@PGMEagle, yes, I will upload some of my WFMZ beautiful music airchecks when I can get a chance.
TechnerVideo 1 year ago
@TechnerVideo I remember when WFMZ 100,7 in Allentown use to play beautiful music
PGMEagle 1 year ago
I believe the one in Lehigh Valley was WQQQ 99.9 Easton. I have their airchecks from Jan. 1982. I remember "You're on US1" for WUSL and have a studio aircheck (scoped) from Nov 80.
TechnerVideo 2 years ago
The one arrangement that irritated me the most was the one for The Entertainer. Strings in place of trad jazz winds.
I'm just a guy out in the audience, but I think this and the MOR format for WUSL(US1)could have lasted longer if they sought out an older/more affluent audience and the advertisements that suited them(the last MOR station within earshot, 100.7, Lehigh Valley, signed off in '98). Correct me if I'm wrong.
fgldnglbs 2 years ago