WOR-FM New York Composite, 1968-1972 (0:39:22)

… Where memories are made and played …
This composite of The Big Town Sound on WOR-FM from 1968 to 1972 was originally created in the mid-to-late 70’s, and edited again for presentation on REELRADIO in October of 1998. Creator Wayne Scott says it includes “everyone except China Blue and Johnny Bridges”. What it *does* include, in addition to an abundance of Drake-Chenault production elements and Johnny Mann jingles is an honor roll of super talent – (in order of appearance, thanks to Ed Brouder for help in the last segment): Al Brady, Bob Elliot, Hal Mitchell, Bill Brown, Charlie O’Donnell, Dan Thompson, Sebastian Stone, Ron King (News), Tony Taylor, J.J. Jordan, Dave Spencer (News Bulletin), Sean Casey, Steve Clark, Jim O’Brien, Tommy Edwards, Mark Jackson, Bob Evans, Marc Driscoll, Danny Martinez, Rick Shaw, Johnny Donovan, Walt ‘Baby’ Love and Jimmy King. Also included: portions of the All Time Top 300, Golden Year 1961 and Golden Year 1969 segments, copyrighted by The History of Rock & Roll, Incorporated.

Welcome to the new ReelRadio!

This site is now operated by the North Carolina Broadcast History Museum. 

We want to thank the board of ReelRadio, Inc. for their stewardship since the passing of the founder Richard Irwin in 2018.  It has not been easy and they have maintained the exhibits for future generations to enjoy.

I met Richard Irwin, aka Uncle Ricky, when we were freshmen at East Carolina University.  We both had worked at local stations in our hometowns.  No one was more passionate about radio, especially Top 40 radio, than my friend Richard. 

Our goals with this site are to preserve the exhibits and make them available free of charge for people to enjoy.  Over time, we hope to add some airchecks to the site.  This will not happen immediately.  Time and resources will determine the future of new exhibits. 

Many thanks to the web folks at the Beasley Media Group for countless hours of work.  Again thanks to the board members of ReelRadio, Inc. for their faith in us. 

Richard Irwin’s hope was that his site would live on long after his passing. He said, “I hope REELRADIO will survive as my contribution to the ‘radio business’. The business is allowed to forget me, but the business should never forget the great era of radio that we celebrate here”.

We remember Richard and we thank him. If you enjoy this new site, we would appreciate a contribution. We hope you enjoy the new ReelRadio!

Carl Davis
Trustee
North Carolina Broadcast History Museum