first vinyl?

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by ute4ever

Isn't X96 the former KJQ? If I remember correctly they simply changed their name when shifting frequencies from 93.3 to 96.1, keeping the same format and all of their DJs. The Morning From Hell show has had some hilarious moments.

Yes, that's the one. Soon after X96 came to be, a lot of the DJs bolted to start The End.

When I say that it has gone to hell, I mean it stopped playing the music I like.

[FMCoug]

Hard to remember for sure but I think the Knack album with My Sharona on it was the first one I got.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by FMCoug

Hard to remember for sure but I think the Knack album with My Sharona on it was the first one I got.

Debut was called Get The Knack. Had all band members on the cover. Think it was black and white.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I would have guessed that your first record was "Mr. Watson, Come Here. I need you"

Actually, that was the first message on my answering machine, although why Mr. Bell kept calling me Watson eludes me.

But as long as you're committing elder abuse, let me fan the flames by noting that I had records as a child that were 78s. Sleepy Town Train and The Legend of Davy Crockett (the listening experience was enhanced by wearing a coonskin cap) were an integral part of my home entertainment regimen.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by ute4ever

Isn't X96 the former KJQ? If I remember correctly they simply changed their name when shifting frequencies from 93.3 to 96.1, keeping the same format and all of their DJs. The Morning From Hell show has had some hilarious moments.

It did wind up becoming x96, but it really was never the same. Not sure if it was a new programming director. I know some of the DJs changed. Those things have a great impact on the tone of the station. The format changed slightly from truly alt 80s to more "mainstream alternative." While KJQ was dedicated to breaking new bands into the Utah market, x96 simply became focused on playing "Just Like Heaven" and "Enjoy the Silence" over and over. the format shift coincided with the unfortunate fact that bands like The Cure, Depeche Mode, REM, etc were now full fledged arena bands and no longer "alternative," so perhaps some of the demise was timing.

But it was never as good. And 107.5 The End was an abomination.

[TripletDaddy]

Originally Posted by PaloAltoCougar

Actually, that was the first message on my answering machine, although why Mr. Bell kept calling me Watson eludes me.

But as long as you're committing elder abuse, let me fan the flames by noting that I had records as a child that were 78s. Sleepy Town Train and The Legend of Davy Crockett (the listening experience was enhanced by wearing a coonskin cap) were an integral part of my home entertainment regimen.

I had some 78s as a kid. My grandmother will still refer to her old "hi-fi" that played records.

I just posted something here on CG recently that was basically a random aside about those plastic inserts that you had to put into the record hole so that the record would fit on the turntable spindle.

One of my fondest memories of being really little was sitting alone in my room on the floor listening to these Disney Read Along record/book combos that my mom bought for us....all the classics...Dumbo, Pinocchio, Snow White, Mr Toad, etc.....you would pop the record onto the player and read along. And they all started with the same message..."You will know it is time to turn the page when Tinkerbell rings her little bell, like this *chime sound*"

This really is making think of my 70s childhood.

perhaps you and I should discuss this further over some tacos and a nice cold bottle of Reunite on ice.

[il Padrino Ute]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

I had some 78s as a kid. My grandmother will still refer to her old "hi-fi" that played records.

I just posted something here on CG recently that was basically a random aside about those plastic inserts that you had to put into the record hole so that the record would fit on the turntable spindle.

One of my fondest memories of being really little was sitting alone in my room on the floor listening to these Disney Read Along record/book combos that my mom bought for us....all the classics...Dumbo, Pinocchio, Snow White, Mr Toad, etc.....you would pop the record onto the player and read along. And they all started with the same message..."You will know it is time to turn the page when Tinkerbell rings her little bell, like this *chime sound*"

This really is making think of my 70s childhood.

perhaps you and I should discuss this further over some tacos and a nice cold bottle of Reunite on ice.

From the way you present yourself here, I figured you more of a Colt 45 guy:

[PaloAltoCougar]

Originally Posted by TripletDaddy

perhaps you and I should discuss this further over some tacos and a nice cold bottle of Reunite on ice.

That would be totally bitchin'. And I stand in awe of your clever use of a video that bears the same name as one performed by a group that was named after you. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Reunite on Ice by Blood on the Wall.



P.S. Notwithstanding the foregoing, here's to good friends, the night is kind of special, the beer we'll pour, must say something more somehow, so tonight, let it be Lowenbrau.

[Runner Coug]

Originally Posted by PaloAltoCougar

But as long as you're committing elder abuse, let me fan the flames by noting that I had records as a child that were 78s. Sleepy Town Train and The Legend of Davy Crockett (the listening experience was enhanced by wearing a coonskin cap) were an integral part of my home entertainment regimen.

Not to mention gathering around the radio as the whole family enjoyed the wacky antics of George Burns and Gracie Allen, or sitting on the edge of your chair in Suspense.

[PaloAltoCougar]

Originally Posted by Runner Coug

Not to mention gathering around the radio as the whole family enjoyed the wacky antics of George Burns and Gracie Allen, or sitting on the edge of your chair in Suspense.

I was more of a Fibber Magee and Molly fan, and don't get me started or I'll regale all of you with replays of The Shadow. I've got go dry my nostalgic tears...