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A History of Radio and Content, Part II: Jukeboxes to Top 40

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Chris Stroffolino

We continue with Chris Stroffolino’s illuminating history of the relationship between radio and content. Part I focused on the cylinder to 45 RPM years. Part II continues with the rise of the Jukebox through Top 40 rankings. 7. Jukebox & … finish reading A History of Radio and Content, Part II: Jukeboxes to Top 40

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And Now, a Long-Distance Dedication

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Paul Riismandel

The relevancy of the Billboard Top 40 singles chart seems to have faded over time in concert with the splintering of genres and audiences, and so the final broadcast of Casey Kasem on American Top 20 this past weekend seemed … finish reading And Now, a Long-Distance Dedication

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