
| Date | Show Info |
| 01/04/92 | Story: Curtis Stigers lost a musical
scholarship due to his behavior. Interview clip. Brief: "I'm Too Sexy" was written as a joke. Chart: 13 songs by groups this week Story: "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams was being used by ex KKK leader David Duke in his campaign. Brief: The Party was created by the Walt Disney Company & is the first top 40 group to be so. QL: What song took the most weeks to return to #1 after falling out of #1 on the same chart run? "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" by Andy Gibb took 4 weeks to return to #1. Clip played. Show: Rythm Syndicate outros a segment Show: Tony Danza intros a segment Chart: 13 songs by solo women this week Sneek Peek: "Blinded by Love" - Rythm Syndicate Show: Maxi Priest asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1988 Story: Extreme's practical jokes on tour mate David Lee Roth. Interview Clip. Show: Barry White outros a segment Story: Where Richard Marx's album title of "Rush Street" came from. Interview clip. Show: Shadoe briefly explains how the chart is calculated (not as a story, just as an intro). Brief: Gene Kelly wrote a letter to Paula Abdul when she got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Show: Jodeci outro a segment Show: Shanice intros her song Brief: A clip of the original "When a Man Loves a Woman" is played along with a clip of Bette Midler's version. Show: PM Dawn intro Shadoe on a song outro Chart: 9 newcomers QL: What is the longest span between first and latest #1s? Beach Boys with 24 years plus. Brief: Color Me Badd is most successful group in 40 years from Oklahoma. Show: Shadoe closes with his "friend in the Void" closing. |
| 01/11/92 | Guest Host: Richard Marx Show: Roxette outros a segment Show: The Party intro Richard Marx as the guest host Show: Motley Crue outro a segment, including a mention of Richard Marx Chart: 15 songs by solo women this week Sneek Peek: "I'll Get By" - Eddie Money Show: Richard occasionally mentions whether he's been to the cities where the station mentions are Story: Curtis Stigers on his move to New York City. Interview clip. (Intro to his song was looped many times underneath the story) Story: Mariah Carey's musical household growing up. Interview clip. Brief: "Let's Talk about Sex" samples "I'll Take You There" Show: The Temptations outro a segment and again mention the guest host Brief: Richard Marx wanted to do a true R&B song, so that what "Keep Coming Back" is. Story: Karyn White's first top 40 hit in 1987. Clip played Chart: 8 hits by solo men this week Show: Former Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleaders intro a segment, mentioning the host Show: Gabrielle Carteris from "90210" intros a segment, mentioning the host Story: AT40 Exclusive: Phil Collins tells about the songwriting process for "No Son of Mine". Interview clip. Brief: Karyn White sang backup on Richard Marx's first album Show: PM Dawn intros a segment, mentioning the host Story: George Michael on what will make him happy now. Interview clip. Show: Barry White asks for an AT40 Flashback Flashback: 1987 |
| 01/18/92 | Show: Shadoe thanks Richard Marx for
hosting a couple of times during the show Chart: 15 songs by solo women this week, which ties the all time record AT40 Book of Records: Artists who hit #1 on charts with different versions of the same song. Happened on the R&B and Country charts. Clips played. Show: Eddie Money outros a segment Brief: Prince's first song he learned was the original Batman TV theme Chart: 24 solo artists this week, including 9 men Chart: 11 newcomers this week Sneek Peek: "Vibeology" - Paula Abdul QL: Two top 40 duets by an artist with different partners in the top 40 at same time? 1st time in 1981 with Stevie Nicks. The other time was just this year by Maxi Priest. Clips played. Show: K-Ci from Jodeci outros a segment Brief: Stacy Earl's always had different kinds of music in the house growing up Story: The story of Right Said Fred and "I'm Too Sexy" Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Story: What the members of Genesis "really think about each other". Interview clip. Show: DeForest Kelley asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1985 Show: PM Dawn outro a segment Story: A top 40 song from 30 years ago also called "Diamonds and Pearls". Clip played. Story: Shanice got her first record deal when she was 11. Interview clip. Show: Shanice outros a segment Story: Color Me Badd is the biggest pop act in about 40 years to come from Oklahoma. Other musical acts from OK mentioned. Show: Shadoe closes with his "friend in the Void" closing. |
| 01/25/92 | Superbowl Themed Show Chart: 10 newcomers this week Chart: 7 debuts this week Story: Only Superbowl (and any Pro Sports) Team to chart: Chicago Bears with "Superbowl Shuffle". Just missed the top 40. Clip played. Brief: A co-writer of "I Can't Make You Love Me" is a former pro-football player. Show: Freddie Krueger from Nightmare on Elm Street movies outros a segment Story: "In My Dreams" was originally done by Dokken for "Nightmare on Elm Street" movie. Clip played. Interview clip of the Party on their remake. Chart: "Remember the Time" is Michael Jackson's 50th top 40 hit. Story: Member of The Storm was founding member of Santana and Journey. Clips of Santana's 2 biggest hits played. Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Brief: Paula Abdul, on having NBA players react to her singing career (when she released her first cd) Chart: 17 ballads this week Show: sound effects used during Music News (related to a story) Chart: 14 songs by solo women Chart: Highest debut since Madonna's "Rescue Me" in 1991, "Good for Me" by Amy Grant, at #21 Show: Amy Grant intros a segment Story: Michael Bolton would rather have longevity than be at #1. Chart: 8 hits by solo men Show: The Party outro a segment Story: Update on the cd packaging issue. U2's latest cd is selling most in the jewel box format. Story: Boyz II Men on how they came to record "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday". Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros a segment Story: Elton John is only the 3rd act to have a top 10 hit twice with a remake of the same song. Show: Tony Danza intros a segment Sneek Peek: "Missing You Now" - Michael Bolton w/ Kenny G Show: Members of Motley Crue ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1972 Show: Shanice outros a segment Show: Shadoe changes his outro to "your friend in the void". |
| 02/01/92 | Story: Paula Abdul's strange fan
letter about how "Straight Up" helps cows produce more milk. Interview
clip. Story: How Boyz II Men was able to audition for Michael Bivins of Bel Biv DeVoe. Interview clip. Exclusive clip of them singing their audition song. Show: PM Dawn outro a segment Brief: Member of PM Dawn's visit to a psychic. Brief: Producer of "I Can't Make You Love Me" is one of the "best songs he'd ever heard". Brief: Former member of Journey (in the group the Storm) says no Journey reunion is in the works Show: Eddie Money outros a segment Chart: 12 songs by solo women this week Sneek Peek: "Thinkin' Back" - Color Me Badd Chart: 4 remakes this week Story: How Kym Sims career was jump-started at a surprise party. Chart: 4 foreign acts Chart: 6 acts with 2 hits on the chart Chart: 10 solo women this week Show: Member of Mr. Big intros their song QL: Since 1980 how many foreign language (no English at all) hits have made AT40? 2 Nena's "99 Luftbalons" and Los Lobos' "La Bamba". Clips played. Show: Keith Sweat outros a segment Show: Members of Genesis intro a segment Show: Amy Grant asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1977 Brief: Michael Jackson asked Tevin Cambell for a visit to Neverland Ranch Story: Karyn White's human good luck charm Chart: Mariah Carey's #1 streak ends at 5 as "Can't Let Go" peaks at #2. However, on the Radio and Records chart, her streak continued to 10 #1s in a row. Brief: Clip of Shanice's first Hot 100 hit played. |
| 02/08/92 | Chart: 2 of the 4 debuts are remakes Brief: Duos that have one white member and one African-American member Story: Stacy Earl's story. Show: Members of Genesis outro a segment Chart: 6 acts with 2 acts this week Brief: Clip of original version of "Broken Arrow" played. Brief: Michael Bolton's remakes of former #1s Chart: 7 hits this week also on the Dance chart Story: Bonnie Raitt values and her career. Interview clip. Show: Eddie Money intros a segment Brief: Member of PM Dawn doesn't like his music being called "rap". Story: Phil Collins on becoming the lead singer of Genesis. Interview clip. Brief: Other songs that have the same theme as "Black or White": "Ebony and Ivory", and "Black and White". Sent in by AT40 fan Larry C. Show: Shanice asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1973 Chart: 12 hits by solo women this week Story: What does P.M. Dawn mean? Interview clip. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Show: Temptations intro a segment Sneek Peek: "Hazard" - Richard Marx QL: Who's the youngest person to have 50 top 40 hits? Elvis at age 27. Show: Foreign DJ? outros a segment Chart: 31 songs written or cowritten by the acts who perform them Story: AT40 Exclusive: clip from Demo tape for Color Me Badd played. Show: Member of Color Me Badd outros a segment Story: Shanice is only the 2nd Black teenager to hit #1. Little Eva was the 1st. |
| 02/15/92 | Story: Latest on Sampling Controversy. Clip played of
original "You Showed Me" (illegally sampled by De La Soul). Chart: 4 remakes this week Story: The Storm tried out their songs in their car stereo, until it was stolen. Interview clip. Show: Shanice outros a segment Brief: Rod Stewart on performing after all these years Chart: 20 songs are ballads this week, a new record Chart: New Kids on the Block return as NKOTB Chart: 11 songs by solo women this week Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Story: Remembering Blues music great Willie Dixon. Brief: Eddie Money on "I'll Get By". Interview clip. Story: Genesis came back together easily after a 3 year break. Interview clip. Show: Member of the Storm outros a segment Chart: 6 acts have 2 songs each this week. Record is 7 set back in 1983. Sneek Peek: "Everything Changes" - Kathy Troccoli Chart: "Save the Best for Last" debuts at #20. Show: Graham Nash asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1990 Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Show: Pac-Man sound effects used to tease a story Show: Tracie Spencer intros a segment and the station mentions feature Story: "Pac-Man Fever" is the last novelty hit to make the top 10 before "I'm Too Sexy". Clip played. Brief: Karyn White likes to fish Story: Tevin Cambell is the youngest solo singer to hit #1 on the R&B chart. Before him, Little Peggy March. Clip played. Show: Curtis Stigers outros a segment Show: Follow-up LDD from the same author (original 1/25/92). Show: Color Me Badd outro a segment, then intro the next segment and read the AT40 address Story: Michael Jackson's advice to Shanice |
| 02/22/92 | Chart: 11 hits by solo women this week QL: Who has won the most Grammys? Aretha Franklin (15). Clip of "Respect" played. Show: Member of New Kids outros a segment Brief: What do Salt-N-Pepa have in common with the Four Coins, Cinderella and Foghat? They have the most hits without a top 10. 5 Story: Member of the Storm on how their latest hit came to be. Interview clip. Chart: 16 songs by groups Show: Members of RTZ intro a segment Show: Member of Mr. Big asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1986 Chart: 8 newcomers this week Story: Lawsuit against New Kids on the Block for allegedly not singing on their albums. Show: Members of Atlantic Starr intro the station mentions Show: Stacy Earl outros a segment Sneek Peek: "Romeo & Juliet" by Stacy Earl Show: Eddie Money outros a segment Chart: 19 ballads this week Story: How Color Me Badd felt about winning an American Music Award. Interview clip. Show: Boyz II Men intro their single Story: Tammy Wynette has been absent from the top 40 for 23 years. Clip played of her only top 40 hit. Brief: "Paper Doll" is said 78 times. The record for the most times a title is said in a song: 147 in "Pray" by MC Hammer. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Story: The 2nd biggest single in England of 1991, "I'm Too Sexy", cost only $825. Chart: 6 hits by English acts this week. Story: Atlantic Starr member on working with songwriter Kenny Nolan. Interview clip. Story: Elton John discusses the value of music lessons. Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros a segment Story: Michael Jackson will launch a world tour where proceeds go to the Heal the World foundation. |
| 02/29/92 | Chart: 16 songs by groups QL: Who has had the most platinum albums? Chicago Chart: 3 remakes this week Chart: 9 newcomers this week Story: Kathy Troccoli on recording a Dianne Warren song. Interview clip. Show: Kathy Troccoli outros her song Brief: CeCe Peniston says that beauty competitions prepared her for music career. Chart: 13 songs by solo women this week Story: Bonnie Raitt on the activist side of her personality. Interview clip. Chart: 19 ballads this week Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment. Show: Jody Watley intros a segment. Sneek Peek: "Church of Your Heart" - Roxette Story: How KLF got Tammy Wynette to sing on their latest hit. Music bed used underneath the story. Chart: 6 hits by solo men Brief: Radio stations in Nigeria keep writing into AT40 about Keith Sweat Brief: a producer of Paula Abdul's latest album try to keep a similar "vibe" through the album. Show: Member of Mint Condition asks for the Music News. Show: Genesis intro a segment Story: How having 1 big hit has changed the lives of Right Said Fred Brief: Karyn White would like to have her own record label. Chart: 4 acts with 2 hits each this week QL: What other top 40 hit mentioned Mario Andretti besides Amy Grant's letter (QL is more of a challenge as the author already knows the answer). "Uneasy Rider" by Charlie Daniels. Show: Eddie Money asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1970 Show: Atlantic Starr outro their song Story: How a concert stunt went wrong for Mr. Big. Interview clip. Show: Rythm Syndicate outros a segment Brief: Spike Lee filmed material for Prince's upcoming video. Story/Chart: "I Love Your Smile" ties a 25 year old chart record: Most weeks at #1 for a teenage girl (5). Original "To Sir with Love" by Lulu. |
| 03/07/92 | Guest Host:
Jack Wagner Show: Jack says Shadoe is off visiting AT40 affiliate stations in the Far East and Carribean Brief: Bonnie Raitt's recent Grammy wins Story: RTZ came to be instead of another Boston album. Interview clip. Show: Atlantic Starr into a segment and mention a guest host Story: Kathy Troccoli on making a pop album. Interview clip. Brief: Clip of original version of "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" played. Brief: Jack Wagner says that he was the first American actor to film in the post USSR Russia Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Sneek Peek: "I'm the One You Need" - Jody Watley Chart: 4 movie hits this week Show: Member of PM Dawn outros a segment Story: Mint Condition discuss "Pretty Brown Eyes". Interview clip. Chart: 18 ballads this week Show: Mint Condition outro a segment and mention a guest host Chart: 3 acts with 2 songs each in the countdown Story: Phil Collins discusses jeans-commercial inspiration for "I Can't Dance" . Interview clip. Show: Jack Wagner uses a British accent during part of the Music News segment. Story: How CeCe Peniston came up with the lyrics to "Finally". Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Show: Gun sound effects used to tease the Flashback Show: Jack mentions previous host Richard Marx (as a guest host) Flashback: 1987 Show: Jody Watley outros a segment |
| 03/14/92 | Show: Shadoe thanks St. Martin and New Orleans for his
visits there last week, in addition to last week's host Jack Wagner Brief: Paula Abdul's engagement to Emilio Estevez Show: DJ from Spain outros a segment Show: Shadoe says Jody Watley will be the next guest host when Shadoe needs one. Story: Member of PM Dawn discusses what "Paper Doll" is about. Interview clip. Show: Chris Isaak outros a segment Chart: 10 newcomers this week Brief: Bonnie Raitt donated funds to a cause to stop a polluting power plant. Show: AT40 Music News announces the end of the cd long box packaging Story: The hard work going into creating a U2 album. Show: Atlantic Starr intro a segment and the station mentions Chart: 3 remakes this week Story: Elton John sets record for fastest sellout at the Grand Ole Opry. Shows are benefit shows for a charity. Chart: 14 groups this week Show: Kathy Troccoli outros a segment Brief: Additional info on the origins of "I'm Too Sexy". Chart: 14 songs by solo women this week Show: Stacy Earl teases the upcoming Flashback Show: Paul Young asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1976 Show: 3rd hour of the show starts off at #18 - Unusual for the Shadoe era. Brief: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis honored by magazine "Inc." Sneek Peek: "Human Touch" - Bruce Springsteen Show: Members of Genesis intro a segment Chart: 6 British acts this week Chart: 13 solo women this week Story: Tammy Wynette discusses how it feels to be back on the chart after 23 years. Interview clip. Show: Jason Priestly outros a segment. Show: Member of Color Me Badd intros a segment and asks about their song. Brief: Michael Bolton wrote his first song at age 13. Story: Where Mariah Carey got her name. Interview clip. Clip of "They Call the Wind Mariah" played. Chart: Mariah Carey and Michael Bolton are tied for most top 10s in the 1990s. Show: Member of Extreme outros a segment and teases the upcoming show address. He gives the address in the intro into the next segment. Story: Shanice was a winner on TV series Star Search. Clip from Star Search played. Show: Member of Queen outros a segment |
| 03/21/92 | Brief: "Keep It Comin'" was originally recorded by Joe
Public. Brief: All proceeds from "One" by U2 go to AIDS research. Story: How Elton John and Bernie Taupin write songs. Interview clip. Show: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis outro a segment Show: Members of Mint Condition tease the Music News Chart: 3 acts with 2 songs each this week Brief: Joe Public sing backup and play instruments on "Keep It Comin'" (see first story above) Story: Paul Young is best known of an "interpreter" of other songs. Interview clip. Chart: 3 remakes this week Show: Shadoe thanks listeners in Eastern Europe for their support. Chart: 12 songs by solo women this week Story: Boyz II Men on writing "Uhh Ahh". Interview clip. QL: Who has had the most top 10s without hitting #1? - Bruce Springsteen - 11. Medley played. Brief: "Beauty & the Beast" is the first duet between a Canadian woman and an American man. Show: Stacy Earl asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1979 Show: Members of Color Me Badd outro a segment QL: What's the record for most acts having more than 1 hit in the top 40 at the same time? 7 in 1983. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Show: Shadoe announces the winners of the Grad Night contest Sneek Peek: "Everything about You" - Ugly Kid Joe Show/Story: Shadoe calls the Sneek Peek one of the most entertaining songs in a long time. He reads some of the press release about the group. Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Story: Acts with "big","small", or similar adjectives in their name. Story: Vanessa Williams' story of her Miss America scandal and recovery into musical stardom. |
| 03/28/92 | Brief: Return of "Bohemian Rhapsody" Chart: 9 newcomers this week Brief: Eddie Money discusses how he came up with his latest album's title. Interview clip. Show: Member of RTZ asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1981 Show: In the Flashback tease, Shadoe says that it included the first #1 song inspired by rap. However, in the clip played of "Rapture" by Blondie, the rap section is not played. Show: Member of Queen outros a segment Show: Shadoe mentions that AT40 is heard in 110 countries. Story: Richard Marx's "weirdo song", "Hazard". Richard explains the story. Interview clip. Chart: 11 songs by solo women this week. Chart: 3 remakes this week Story: Stacy Earl's publishing company is named after her childhood nickname. Interview clip. Chart: 3 acts from Boston this week Show: Stacy Earl outros a segment. Show: Shadoe announces that Jody Watley will be the guest host next week. Show: Shadoe calls the winners of the Grad night contest. Phone clips. Sneek Peek: "Money Don't Matter 2Night" - Prince Story: "Beauty & the Beast" is the 1st animated movie to be nominated for an Oscar. Interviews with the stars of the movie. (Interview clip). Show: "Beauty" & "the Beast" outro a segment Chart: 9 songs by solo men this week Show: Kathy Troccoli outros a segment and teases the Music News. Brief: Prince is donating all proceeds from "Money Don't Matter 2 Night" to the Untied Negro College Fund. Show: Shadoe calls "All 4 Love" Color Me Badd's latest hit. However, their latest hit was "Thinkin' Back" heard earlier. Show: Shadoe says thanks for all the favorable mail about the Sneek Peek feature. Brief: Tammy Wynette said she did the KLF song because it was "fun". Brief: CeCe Peniston says her singing career began in 6th grade. Story: First foreign artist to hit top 10 in 4 different decades: Eric Clapton. Clip of some of Eric's top 10 hits from each decade played. Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Chart: 29 songs written/cowritten by the acts who perform them Story: How Atlantic Starr came to be. Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros a segment Brief: Vanessa Williams' determination to be a success. |
| 04/04/92 | Guest
Host: Jody Watley 90s Star Debut: TLC Story: Roxette's differing personalities may be the key to their success. Interview clip. Jody Says: She sang with Paul Young on the Band Aid Christmas single. Show: El DeBarge outros a segment and mentions a guest host. Sneek Peek: "Will You Marry Me" - Paula Abdul Brief: Chris Walker used to play bass for Regina Belle Chart: 9 solo men this week Jody Says: She creates all her own looks. Story: Boyz II Men get their look from a fictional character on a soap opera. Interview clip. Flashback: 1983 Story: "Bohemian Rhapsody" was almost not released in the USA. Interview clip. Show: Member of Roxette outros a segment and mentions the guest host. Show: AT40 producer Bruce Goldberg is heard explaining the medley of Jody Watley's hits. Brief: Medley of Jody Watley's previous hits played. Show: Mint Condition outro a segment and mention the guest host. Show: Kathy Troccoli intros a segment and mentions the guest host. Chart: 10 hits by solo women this week Show: Member of Mint Condition outros their song. Show: El DeBarge intros a segment and mentions a guest host. Story: Amy Grant's first professional concert. Interview clip. Show: Atlantic Starr intro a segment and mention a guest host. Story: How Mariah Carey compiles her song ideas. Interview clip. Show: Member of PM Dawn outros a segment. |
| 04/11/92 | Show: Shadoe thanks people he visited on his overseas
trip, including his "AT40 co-host" in Japan. Story: First preteen duo to hit the top 40: Kris Kross Show: Paul Young intros a segment Story: Guitar salesman becomes a producer of the Smithereens. Interview clip. Show: Member of Smithereens outros a segment Chart: 8 foreign acts this week Brief: Bryan Adams childhood TV viewing Show: Stacy Earl outros a segment Chart: 9 newcomers this week Brief: Only one other song has used "Nu Nu" lyrics Chart: 15 songs by groups this week. Story: Prince learned to play instruments while home alone as a child. Show: Member of Roxette outros a segment and teases the Sneek Peek Chart: 11 songs by solo women this week Sneek Peek: "Just Take My Heart" - Mr. Big Story: "One" songs. 3 others besides U2. Clips played of all but "One" by Metallica. Story: Member of Color Me Badd explains "Thinkin' Back". Interview clip. Show: Jody Watley outros a segment Brief: Who gave Genesis their name Show: TLC outro a segment Show: Kathy Troccoli asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Show: Member of Queen outros a segment Story: Acts from Pittsburgh listed. Brief: Songs with "Good" in their titles Show: James Ingram outros a segment Story: Member of Mr. Big discusses why he plays bass over regular guitar Story: Vanessa Williams was surprised to get to sing "Save the Best for Last". Interview clip. |
| 04/18/92 | Story:
Letter from South African teenager read about changes in that country.
Not technically an LDD, but a request for Roxette's latest is included. Show: Roxette outros a segment Chart: 9 newcomers this week Show: Peabo Bryson outros a segment Show: Boyz II Men intro a segment and their song Brief: "Romeo & Juliet" songs. Brief: Bryan Adams donated a piano that he wrote hits on to a high school. Show: Member of TLC outros a segment Brief: Chris Walker got into music as a child due to being "dependable" Chart: 7 solo men this week Story: Tammy Wynette discusses the making of the video of "Justified & Ancient". Interview clip. Story: Kenny G used to be picked on in high school until a big break in playing in a Barry White concert. Story: Kriss Kross wear their clothes backward Sneek Peek: "I Will Remember You" - Amy Grant Chart: 16 songs by groups this week Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Brief: Video for Richard Marx's newest video will be baseball themed. Brief: Recently on the Billboard Album chart, the top 4 spots were all debuts, the first in album chart history. Show: Actors of Beauty & the Beast intro a segment Story: Phil Collins recently bought a mansion in Beverly Hills for $8.5 million. Story: "Biggest Concert of the Year" - Tribute Concert for Freddie Mercury. "Exclusive AT40" Interview Clip. Show: Mint Condition tease the upcoming Flashback Chart: 12 solo women this week Show: CeCe Peniston asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1984 Show: Member of Mr. Big intros Shadoe Story: Kenny Nolan cowrote big comeback #1 hits for artists in the 1970s. Clips played of those hits and his own. Show: Atlantic Starr outro a segment Story: Mariah Carey is the first act to have their first top 7 singles make the top 3. |
| 04/25/92 | Show: Salt-N-Pepa outro a segment Brief: Shadoe says that Sophie B. Hawkins is the only "Sophie" he knows of to chart. Brief: Laura Enea's Italian heritage QL: Who's has the longest span between first and last #1s on any chart? Frank Sinatra w/ nearly 27 years. Show: Kathy Troccoli outros a segment Brief: Salt-N-Pepa on their change in hair color Chart: 12 newcomers this week Show: No number jingle is used to start hour 2. Sneek Peek: "Fall in Love Again" - Eddie Money Story: "In the Closet" might be a "duet" between Michael Jackson and Madonna. Michael receives solo label credit. AT40 tried to get information from each artist, but no one was talking. Story: Rick Springsteen also had a hit with a song titled "Human Touch". Story about Rick's frustration about being confused with Bruce Springsteen. Clips of "Human Touch" and "Bruce" played. Show: Actors of Beauty & the Beast outro a segment Story: What kind of music would Beauty & the Beast would listen to. Interview clips with the voice of the actors. Brief: Shanice's mother is recording for Motown Story: What TLC stands for. Interview clip. Show: Golfer John Cook outros a segment Chart: 12 hits by women this week Show: Jody Watley intros a segment Story: How "Will You Marry Me" came to be. Interview clip. Show: TLC outro a segment Show: TLC asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Story: Same songs that hit the top 10 twice (in different chart runs): "The Twist", "Monster Mash", "Stand by Me", and now "Bohemian Rhapsody". Clips played of the previous songs. Show: Member of Queen outros a segment Show: Member of Mint Condition intros a segment Chart: 16 songs by groups this week Show: Jason Priestly outros a segment Show: En Vogue outro a segment Story: Most weeks for a solo woman this decade and the most since 1985's "Like a Virgin": 6 for "Save the Best for Last". Show: Shadoe does not give the date of the "Official Billboard Chart" used. |
| 05/02/92 | Brief: Person who claimed that New Kids didn't sing on
their records now recants his statements. Story: Shanice discusses her new song "Silent Prayer". Interview clip. Brief: Members of the Byrds wrote the original "You Showed Me" Story: AT40 Special Report: Acts whose videos are nominated for clean-air "Blue Sky Award". Show: Member of Deee-Lite outros a segment and teases the Music News Show: James Brown audio clip used for humorous effect during Music News segment Chart: 13 newcomers Brief: Bryan Adams helping to preserve forest lands in USA and Canada Show: Ugly Kid Joe outro a segment Chart: 7 songs hold in the same positions as last week Sneek Peek: "Do It to Me" - Lionel Richie Brief: Last time a woman was in the top 40 as solo and a duet was in 1986 - Stevie Nicks Story: Genesis members on how they make an album. Interview clip. Brief: CeCe Peniston on being a role model. Brief: Richard Marx didn't think "Hazard" would be a hit. Story: How Queen plays "Bohemian Rhapsody" live in a concert. Interview clip. Chart: 12 hits by solo women this week Show: Member of Roxette teases the Flashback Brief: Bono ordered several thousand pizzas at a recent U2 concert Show: Member of Roxette asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1974 Show: Dog sound effects used during the Flashback Chart: Michael Jackson gets his 35th top 10. Story: Atlantic Starr's "hit formula". Interview clip. Chart: 16 groups this week. Show: Member of Mr. Big outros a segment Stretch Story: Most valuable vinyl records that are in mint condition. Story: Joe Public vs. their manager on their initial career moves. Show: Kathy Troccoli outros a segment Story: "Williams" is the most common name for solo artists who hit #1. Brief: "Save the Best for Last" is the longest run for a solo woman since "Physical" 10 years ago. |
| 05/09/92 | Disney
Grad Night Show - Many appearances by Disney characters
and by students attending Grad Night, including intros and outros. Show: Stacy Earl intros a segment and mentions the special show Show: Member of Dee-Lite intros a segment and mentions the special show Chart: 17 hits by groups this week. Show: The LDD is a song that hasn't charted yet, and it won't until late in the year, "Heal the World" by Michael Jackson. Chart: 12 songs by solo women this week Sneek Peek: "You Won't See Me Cry" - Wilson Phillips Show: Jason Priestly outros a segment and mentions the special show Show: Atlantic Starr outros their song and mentions the special show Show: Kathy Troccoli outros a segment and mentions the special show Show: Lisa Stansfield intros a segment and mentions the special show Flashback: 1986 Show: Whiplash Acrobatic Ensemble (aka show staff) intro a segment. Chart: "Save the Best for Last" spends the most time at #1 since "Every Breath You Take" 8 years ago. |
| 05/16/92 | QL: What was the 1st song played on the first AT40
program? "End of Our Road" by Marvin Gaye. Clip played. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Story: How a college student saved Bruce Springsteen's career. Show: TLC outros a segment Show: Linear intro a segment Chart: 13 newcomers this week Story: Genesis doesn't really fit in with current trends in music. Interview clip. Brief: Prince's "comments" on the recent unrest in L.A. Chart: 18 songs by groups Brief: "Bohemian Rhapsody" is available as a single and is on 3 different albums. Story: Amy Grant discusses what is "satisfying in music". Interview clip. Sneek Peek: "All You've Got" - RTZ Show: Members of Genesis outro a segment Story: Jody Watley discusses her song "I'm the One You Need". Interview clip. Show: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis outro a segment. Brief: Sophie B. Hawkins loves to do interviews. Chart: 11 songs by solo women and 9 songs by solo men. Brief: Early in his career, Richard Marx sang backup for Lionel Richie Story: How Mr. Big came up with their name. Interview clip. Show: Lisa Stansfield outros a segment and teases the Flashback Show: Lisa Stansfield asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1990 Show: TLC outro their song Show: Two radio stations "return" to the AT40 family. Special LDD: Tom Petty wrote and recorded a song about the unrest in L.A. and sent it to AT40. Show: Atlantic Starr intros a segment as well as the station mentions Story: Mariah Carey discusses her childhood singing and her mother's advice. Interview clip. Show: Luther Vandross outros a segment Brief: How Joe Public came up with its name. Brief: En Vogue are the 3rd group of women to hit #1 this decade. |
| 05/23/92 | Brief: Another review of the history of "Bohemian
Rhapsody". Show: Member of Queen outros a segment 90s Star Debut: Jon Secada Show: Jon Secada outros his song and asks where it debuts Story: Shanice's ad for Kentucky Fried Chicken as a child. Clip of the commercial played. Show: Shadoe says hello to an in-studio guest. Sneek Peek: "I'll Be There" - Mariah Carey Chart: 13 newcomers this week Show: Shadoe mentions the 50th anniversary of the Armed Forces Network a few times during the show. Story: "It Really Happened". Song titles the same as names of groups also in the countdown at the same time. It happened in 1989, 1990, 1991, and this year. It's also happened other times in the past. Specifics listed. Shadoe says this is for the "hordes of Trivia Ferengi". Show: Linear outro their song Story: Kathy Troccoli's "Barbecue Audition". Interview clip. Chart: 11 solo women this week QL: Song with most weeks in the top 10 without hitting #1? "Moments to Remember". Clip played. Show: Member of Simply Red outros a segment Story: How Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis met. Interview clip. Chart: "The Best Things in Life Are Free" is the highest debut on AT40 in 12 years. Story: Formation of U2 began with a note on a bulletin board. Show: Luther Vandross outros a segment Show: Member of Deee-Lite asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1978 Show: Wilson Phillips outros a segment Story: En Vogue's embarrassing moment. Interview clip. Show: Shadoe says "My Lovin'" is his favorite #1 of the year |
| 05/30/92 | Story: Mint Condition explain how they got their record
deal. Interview clip. Show: Shanice intros a segment Chart: Amy Grant has been in the top 40 for 63 of the past 64 weeks. Chart: Mr. Big's "To Be With You" is the biggest debut hit of the year. Chart: 11 songs by solo men Brief: "Steel Bars" is not available as a single. Story: Jody Watley helps her old neighborhood recover from the L.A. Riots. Chart: 30 songs written or cowritten by the acts who perform them Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Brief: States names as song titles Sneek Peek: "Just for Tonight" - Vanessa Williams Story: How Richard Marx got Barry White's intro on his album. Interview clips with both Richard Marx and Barry White. Show: A high school intros a segment Show: Brian Setzer asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1983 Show: TLC outro a segment Brief: Bono wishes he could play instruments in his band. Chart: Phil Collins has been hitting the top 10 for 10 years in a row. Prince is the only other act to do this. Story: Info about the movie "Mo' Money". Brief: Michael Jackson on his real purpose for being. Show: Bell Biv DeVoe outro a segment Show: David Faustino intros a segment Story/Chart: Highest debut ever in AT40 history: "I'll Be There" - Mariah Carey at #4. Previous record was "Theme from Shaft" at #9. Clip played. Show: Member of Queensryche outros a segment Chart: "Save the Best for Last" is spending a 12th week in the top 2. Show: Shadoe adds "Mc" to all names of the staff., including Casey's name. |
| 06/06/92 | Chart: 3 Canadians this week Chart: A song that debuted 7 weeks ago re-enters this week. Show: CeCe Peniston intros a segment Story: Stevie Wonder plays harmonica on Paula Abdul's latest hit. His first hit featured him playing harmonica when he was just a teenager. Clip of Stevie Wonder's song played. Interview clip with Paula Abdul. Story: How Jody Watley came up the the songs for her latest album. Interview clip. Chart: 13 hits by solo women this week Show: Laura Enea outros a segment Show: K-Ci outros their song and asks where the song is this week Story: Kathy Troccolli discusses talking about making her album while her mother was very ill. Interview clip. Sneek Peek: "57 Channels(and Nothin' on)" - Bruce Springsteen Story: Lidell Townsell's career. Brief: Mariah Carey's "Someday" supposedly caused an automatic garage door to open. Brief: Bryan Adam's first charting song. Clip played. Show: Brief clip of "Dragnet" TV theme played Show: TLC intro a segment and their song Story: A picture "saved" Bono from trouble with the law. Show: Brian Austin Green intros a segment and the Color Me Badd song. QL: What act had the most hits in the 1980s? - Phil Collins Brief: Clip of the original version of "If You Asked Me to" by Patti LaBelle. Show: Actors who play "Beauty & the Beast" outro a segment. Show: Boyz II Men ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Show: Once again, Shadoe expresses how much he likes the #1 song. Show: Shadoe uses superhero names for the staff. |
| 06/13/92 | Show: Splashing/Screaming sound effects used before #40
jingle. Chart: 11 hits by solo women this week Story: Groups with initials for name (e.g. REM, ELO, etc.) and what the initials stand for. Show: Member of TLC outros a segment Brief: What Shanice and her producer think of each other. Chart: 9 solo women this week and 11 men. Chart: 4 British acts Story: What happened when Mr. Big's lead singer lost his voice before a concert. Interview clip. Story: How Richard Marx came up with the song "Hazard". Chart: 16 groups this week Show: Listeners ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1976 Brief: Both Gloria Estefan and Lisa Stansfield want Jon Secada as their opening act. Chart: 11 newcomers Story: The story of Bob Dylan. Clip of "Like a Rolling Stone" played. Show: Shanice outros a segment Brief: Bryan Adams' first instrument was an organ. Sneek Peek: "Friday I'm in Love" - The Cure Brief: Clip of original version of "Wishing on a Star" played. Story: Story of Kris Kross. Chart: 7 foreign acts this week Chart: "Save the Best for Last" spent a record of 14 weeks in the top 5. Show: Color Me Badd outro and intro a segment and give the show's address Show: Member of Bell Biv DeVoe outros a segment Brief: Acts from Buffalo, NY. Chart: "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" spent 6 weeks at #3, just like "Live & Learn" is this week. chart/Story: "I'll Be There" ties the record for fastest climb to #1, 3 weeks. Record set just last year with Michael Jackson's "Black or White". |
| 06/20/92 | "Father's Day Edition" Chart: 38 of 40 songs change positions this week Show: Member of Technotronic outro their song Chart: 9 hits by solo women Story: Eric Clapton's battle with heroin addiction Story: Howard Jones is now doing acoustic concerts Chart: 5 English acts this week Show: Tommy Puitt (sp) outros a segment Sneek Peek: "Good Stuff" - B-52s Show: Member of B-52s outro their song Chart: 3 Canadians this week. Last time there were that many was 1990. Story: Song titles that are only city names. Chart: 18 songs by groups, the most in 5 weeks Story: Member of Linear describes seeing their video on TV for the first time. Interview clip. Brief: Amy Grant once said in an interview that she didn't want to be a pop singer. Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Show: Member of Jodeci intros a segment Show: Cast members of "Saved by the Bell" ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1965 Story: Member of U2 received an autograph from Muhammad Ali from his grandfather. Show: Peabo Bryson outros/intros a segment and gives the show's address Story: How George Michael and his dad were in constant conflict over pop music. Story: "Jump" songs. Clips played. Chart: Vanessa Williams spent 16 weeks in the top 10 w/ "Save the Best for Last." - That's the most for a solo woman. Brief: Genesis gave a full refund to concert attendees when they canceled during a live show. Story: Siblings in the top 10 at the same time. Story: Story of Red Hot Chili Peppers Story: 1st song to hit #1 in both recorded and live versions: "I'll Be There". |
| 06/27/92 | Show:
Shadoe teases about changes coming next weekend to AT40, described as
"AT40: The Next Phase", and it will "knock your socks off". Story: Michelle Phillips discusses how Wilson Phillips were as children. Interview clip. Show: Wilson Phillips outros a segment Chart: Only the 8th time in AT40 history that there's only been one debut. Brief: Bryan Adams became a singer because his band couldn't find one. Chart: 19 songs by groups this week, the most since October. Sneek Peek: "The One" - Elton John Show: Elton John outros his song (though it is a generic one). Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Story: How the group Jodeci became a group. Interview clip. Chart: 14 songs also on R&B songs this week Story: Controversy over Sir Mix-A-Lot's latest hit. Show: Fans outro a segment Brief: Michael Bolton's never quit attitude. Story: Color Me Badd's "Slow Motion" sounds like other songs per AT40: "Spinning Wheel" (Blood Sweat & Tears). "All or Nothing" by Milli Vanilli sounds like "Spinning Wheel" as well. Clips played. Brief: Very large airplane bought to haul Michael Jackson's tour Flashback: 1991 Story: Joe Public was once stolen from by a con artist manager. Show: Luther Vandross asks where his song is this week Chart: 30 songs written or co-written by acts who performed them. Show: The LDD is written by Catholic Nun, and Shadoe says it's one of the most touching he's ever read. Show: En Vogue outros a segment |
| 07/04/92 | New Theme and Jingles Package this week,
a "dynamic new sound". Not all jingles played are new, and some of the
new ones were discontinued soon after. Top of the hour jingles are not
in their final order yet either. Show: jingle used in middle of a segment. This practice too would be phased out soon. Brief: Bryan Adams prefers smaller arenas rather than large stadiums for concerts. Show: Ann Wilson outros a segment and mentions 4th of July Show: Michelle Phillips intros a segment and mentions 4th of July Show: Brian Austin Greene intros a segment and mentions 4th of July Story: Member of Mr. Big describes what it's like at a Mr. Big concert. Interview clip. Sneek Peek: "Even Better than the Real Thing" - U2 Brief: 3 acts are donating proceeds from their singles to AIDS charities: U2, Mariah Carey, George Michael Chart: 19 songs by groups Brief: How Amy Grant deals with "weasels" in the record industry. Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Brief: B-52s want their concertgoers to dance Show: Mickey Mouse intros a segment and mentions 4th of July Show: Jon Secada asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1981 Chart: 15 songs this week also hit the R&B chart Show: David Faustino intros a segment and mentions 4th of July Story: "From the AT40 Archives" - The Jackson brothers discuss early days of the Jackson 5. Interview clip. Story: How Michael Bolton came to write songs with Bob Dylan. Show: Sir Mix a Lot outros a segment and mentions 4th of July Story: Letter from listener about "Williams" acts hitting the chart. Show: Kathy Troccoli outros a segment and mentions 4th of July Show: Phil Collins outros a song Show: Color Me Badd members outros a segment Chart: 9 newcomers this week Show: Tevin Cambell outros a segment Show: Jason Priestly intros a segment and mentions 4th of July Story: Some of the writers of "I'll Be There" discuss "I'll Be There". |
| 07/11/92 | Brief: Eurythmics have not officially split up per Annie Lennox Chart: Elton John has had the most consecutive years with at least 1 top 40 hit: 23. Elton John breaks Elvis' record. Show: Glass breaking sound effects used in story above. Show: Barry White outros a segment Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Chart: 10 songs by solo women this week Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Brief: Clip of original version of "Something He Can Feel" played. Chart: 18 songs by groups this week Show: En Vogue outro a segment Chart: 2 songs by duos this week Brief: Other songs with "Highway" in their title are listed Story: CeCe Peniston's influential childhood singing performance. Interview clip. Brief: Robert Smith of the Cure loves to lie about his life. Show: Mint Condition outros a segment Brief: Things Michael Bolton won't talk about in interviews Sneek Peek: "Jam" - Michael Jackson Show: Shanice outros a segment Chart: 10 hits by solo men this week Story: Top 40 song titles 1 word used 1, 2, and 3 times, e.g. "Baby", "Baby Baby" and "Baby Baby Baby" Chart: 11 newcomers this week Story: Acts on the benefit cd "Red Hot & Dance" Show: Editing error as Shadoe repeats a partial sentence during the story above. Show: Roger Daltrey intros a segment Show: The Temptations asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1990 Story: "I'll Be There" is the biggest remake of a #1 song. It spent 5 weeks at #1 in 1970 and the remake is in its 5th week at #1. |
| 07/18/92 | Show: In the opening preview, Shadoe mentions that 4 songs reverse course and go back up the chart. Story: The longest playing song in top 40 history: 8:53 - "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses. Shadoe says if they have time they will play the full version on a later show, but they never did. Story: Amy Grant discusses the change from writing spiritual songs to secular songs. Interview clip. Chart: Amy Grant has been in the countdown 71 out of the past 72 weeks Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Brief: Richard Marx has written or co-written all 12 of his top 40 hits Story: Michael Bolton's success came after he started recording more of his own songs. Chart: "Jam" is Michael Jackson's 50th top 40 hit since AT40 started Sneek Peek: "Give U My Heart" - Babyface Story: Acts with "royal" names Brief: Why Tom Cochrane's previous group didn't chart in the USA Chart: 19 hits by groups this weeks Story: Color Me Badd's inspirations. Interview clip. Brief: CeCe Peniston wants to remain in Phoenix to help others. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Brief: Next Genesis tour will be in smaller venues Show: Sir Mix-A-Lot outros a segment and mentions the Flashback Show: Tevin Cambell asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1984 Chart: "Baby-Baby-Baby" is the 24th triple word title to chart. Show: Members of Genesis outro a segment QL: Who has the most #2 hits without a #1? CCR. Medley played. Story/Chart: Song that has spent the most weeks at #1: "I'll Be There", Jackson 5 + Mariah Carey total |
| 07/25/92 | Chart: "Achy Breaky Heart" debuts and is the first country crossover in 5 years Chart: 17 hits feature a female singer this week Chart: 3 movie hits this week Story: Acts recording their favorite Disney songs for new Disney album. Clips played. Story: Axl Rose's recent arrest Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Sneek Peek: "Jesus He Knows Me" - Genesis Brief: Elton John ties for 4th place in number of gold albums. Chart: 2 acts with 2 hits each Chart: 10 foreign acts this week Chart: 19 songs by groups this week Story: Sir Mix-a-Lot explains how he came up with the idea for his hit. Interview clip. Story: How Michael Jordan came to be in Michael Jackson's latest video. Interview clip. Brief: The Cure's previous names Story: Story behind "Life Is a Highway". Chart: 4 recent #1s from the R&B chart Show: Member of Jodeci outros a segment Show: Tevin Cambell intros a segment and the station mentions Chart: 9 solo women this week Show: Snippet of "Dragnet" theme used Story: "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" is based off of a true story. Interview clip. Show: a "No nuttin'" intro is used to start off hour 4. Chart: 14 newcomers Show: Shanice outros a segment & teases the Flashback. Show: Members of Genesis ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1988 Chart: "My Lovin'" ties the record for the most weeks in the top 10, 17. Story: Members of TLC discuss how the group formed. Interview clip. Chart: All female top 5 this week, only the 2nd time in AT40 history. Show: Tony Danza outros a segment. Story/Chart: Mariah Carey sets record for most weeks at #1 for a solo woman: 21 weeks. |
| 08/01/92 | Story: Story of Billy Ray Cyrus. Biggest debut hit on the country chart in 25 years. Chart: 26 songs written or co-written by acts who perform them Show: Marie from Roxette outros a segment Sneek Peek: "Do I Have to Say the Words?" - Bryan Adams Story: Axl Rose's original career choice was a lawyer QL: Is Color Me Badd's latest consecutive weeks in the top 40 run a record for groups? Yes. 67 consecutive weeks. Brief: Sophie B. Hawkins about to start her first tour Show: Cover Girls outro a segment Show: Michelle Phillips asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1983 Story: The Cure's other two top 40 hits. Clips played. Chart: 20 songs by groups this week Story: Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson did not know that they would be recording their latest hit together. Brief: "Move This" has 2 different commercials that use the song Chart: 10 foreign acts this week Chart: "My Lovin'" sets a new record for the most weeks in the top 10, 18 Story: What George Michael thinks about music videos' effects on a song. Interview clip. Show: Celine Dion outros a segment Brief: Jon Secada writing songs with an old friend Show: Member of Mr. Big outros a segment. Chart: "I'll Be There"s 8 week run ties "Save the Best for Last" for longest run at #1 this decade. Story: Hal Davis, writer of "I'll Be There", tells a story of calling Berry Gordy too early in the morning. Interview clip. |
| 08/08/92 | Chart: Amy Grant has been on the chart 51 out of the past 52 weeks Story: B-52s outlook on life. Interview clip. Chart: 8 vocal groups this week Story: What is a "Mack Daddy"? Interview clip with Sir Mix-a-Lot Show: Cover Girls ask for the Music News Show: New hourly intro theme used for hour 2 Story: Story of Rozalla Show: Celine Dion asks for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Give It Up" - Wilson Phillips Chart: 2 groups with 2 songs each Chart: 27 acts who wrote/cowrote their hits Story: What Red Hot Chili Peppers did when their guitarist quit Brief: Elton John offered to pay half of Ryan White's sister's college Chart: 10 hits by solo men Story: Robert Smith of the Cure once wore pajamas to school Story: Jodeci's story of traveling to New York to get a record deal from MCA. Interview clip. Brief: 9 dance chart hits this week Show: TLC outro a segment and tease the Flashback Show: Sir Mix-a-Lot asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1991 Story: Songs used in commercials that became hits Show: Roger Daltry outros a segment Story: Upcoming Madonna convention. Story: #1s with titles of the same word repeated 3 times: "Turn Turn Turn" and "Say Say Say" in addition to this week's #1: "Baby Baby Baby". |
| 08/15/92 | Chart: Return of Patty Smyth to the top 40 after 8 years Story: Phil Collins discusses the inspiration for "Jesus He Knows Me". Interview clip. Show: Celine Dion outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: 5 songs from movies this week Story: Africans or acts born in Africa who have hit the top 40. "From the World Desk of AT40 Trivalogical Center" Show: Member of INXS outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek. Sneek Peek: "Not Enough Time" by INXS Chart: 12 newcomers this week QL: Does Mariah hold record for most top 10 hits from a debut album? No. Paula Abdul and Milli Vanilli with 5. Brief: Toad the Wet Sprocket formed due to "sheer boredom". Story: How Guns N Roses come up with their music. Brief: Versace designed facets of Elton John's tour. Brief: Richard Marx's song "Children of the Night" raised over $250,000 for its charity. Story: Member of Cover Girls discusses their remake of "Wishing on a Star". Interview clip. Chart: 19 songs by groups this week Chart: 8 songs by solo women this week Show: Celine Dion asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1985 Brief: Mariah Carey has produced songs for Trey Lorenz Story: Story of Wedding of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston Story: How Jon Secada hooked up with Emilio Estefan. Interview clip. Show: Jason Priestly outros a segment Show: Shadoe spells out his name D ' S h a d o e in his closing. |
| 08/22/92 | Story: Sophie B. Hawkins childhood experiences Chart: 2 groups with 2 songs each this week Chart: 12 songs by foreign acts Story: Story of Lollapalooza and its various features. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Chart: 12 newcomers this week Sneek Peek: "Have You Ever Needed Someone So Bad" - Def Leppard Chart: Shakespear's Sister is the first female duo to consist of one American and one foreign person. Chart: 20 songs by groups this week Story: Cure leader discusses latest song. Interview clip. Chart: 7 songs by British Acts Brief: George Michael's latest production deals Brief: Months mentioned in songs. Brief: In 15 years, Richard Marx wants to be thought of in the same lines as Don Henley or Paul Simon. Show: Richard Marx asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1980 Brief: Luther Vandross is working on a movie Story: Celine Dion discusses how she came to record "If You Asked Me to". Interview clip. Story: Clips played of Tom Cochrane's previous Hot 100 charting songs while with a group called Red Rider. Show: En Vogue outro a segment Brief: Correction to previous story. Shadoe corrects country where Ya Kid K (featured on Technotronic's song) is from. Incorrect country was listed in African story on 8/15/92. Story: Tribute to Jeff Porcaro, drummer of Toto who recently passed away. Medley of hits he's played on (including other that Toto). Songs chosen in part by other drummers. Interview clip with Ringo Starr as well. Brief: Madonna discusses Pros and Cons of Fame. Interview clip. |
| 08/29/92 | Show: Genesis intro a segment Brief: Red Hot Chili Peppers recorded their latest cd in a "haunted mansion". Chart: 8 movie songs this week Story: George Michael discusses his decision on not using his looks to sell records. Interview clip. Show: Rozalla outros a segment Show: Shadoe mentions his anniversary of hosting the show. (He calls it his 5th anniversary. While this is the beginning of his 5th year, it typically would not be called a 5th anniversary. It would be a 4th). Sneek Peek: "Walking on Broken Glass" - Annie Lennox Story: Days of the Week in top 40 song titles. Day with most hits: Sunday Chart: 11 foreign acts this week Brief: Jade members' backgrounds Chart: 20 songs by groups Story: Celine Dion's audition at 12 years old Story: Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis discuss their working relationship. Interview clip. Brief: Clip of the original "Please Don't Go" played. Brief: AT40 Mall Tour mentioned and a fan intros a segment Show: Ringo Starr outros a segment QL: Which Beatle was the 1st to have a #1 outside the group and who was the most recent? George Harrison. Show: different music bed used during the outro of hour 3 Show: CeCe Peniston intros Shadoe during a segment Brief: Update on the Madonna convention (mentioned on 8/8/92 show). Brief: Ya Kid K's real name Show: Roger Daltry outros a segment and mentions the Flashback Show: Mario Lopez asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1986 Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Story: Songwriting teams replacing themselves at #1. |
| 09/05/92 | Chart: 17 hits featuring women this week Chart: Amy Grant breaks the record for most weeks spent in the lower half of the chart, 16. Story: Peter Cetera remembers his time with Chicago. Interview clip. Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Show: Color Me Badd outro a segment and mention the Music News Show: The birthday segment of the Music News had a group of people saying "It's Birthday Time" before it began. Story: What is a "Rave"? Techno music sound bed used under the story. Chart: 6 songs by solo women this week Show: Peter Cetera outros a segment Show: Fan from AT40 Mall Tour intros a segment Story: Songs from James Bond movies sung by women. James Bond Theme played underneath the story. Chart: 21 songs by groups. Brief: Don Henley's benefit gig for an environmental cause in Texas. Show: Member of INXS asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Brief: Richard Marx wrote songs for Kenny Rogers back in 1984. Chart: 9 hits by solo men Brief: Bryan Adams fight against ruling of his song not meeting Canadian content rules. Chart: 9 newcomers this week Chart: 7 songs from movies Story: Toad the Wet Sprocket's history as a band and the costs to make their albums. Show: A show fan outros a segment Brief: Axl Rose's former teachers' remembrance of him. Show: Celine Dion outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek. Show: AT40 Mall Host asks for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "You Lied to Me" - Cathy Dennis Chart: Elton John now has the most top 10s in AT40 history with 25. Story: Where Technotronic got its name. Interview clip. Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Brief: Curtis Mayfield health update Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Story: #1 songs with "road" in their title |
| 09/12/92 | Brief: Other songs with "Funky" in the title. QL: Which state has been used in the most top 40 song titles? California. Intro to "California Girls" plays in the background. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment and mentions the music news. Story: Rozalla on touring with Michael Jackson. Interview clip. Chart:7 British acts this week Brief: Shadoe says he and Phil Collins discussed the whereabouts of their favorite televangelist. Story: Richard Marx uses Elvis Presley's movie characters' names when checking into hotels. Chart: 19 groups this week, including 3 female QL: What year had the most one word titles song? 1986. Medley of songs played. Show: Rozalla intros a segment Story: What is "sanging"? Interview clip with CeCe Peniston. Chart: 6 hits by solo women this week Show: Member of Jodeci intros a segment Sneek Peek: "Free Your Mind" - En Vogue Story: Who Elton John cites as his influences. Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros a segment Show: Ya Kid K outros a segment and mentions the Flashback Brief: Married couples that have hit the charts separately. Flashback: 1988 Show: Jon Secada intros a segment Story: What "on the TLC tip" means. Interview clip. |
| 09/19/92 | Brief: Peter Cetera does not like doing performances on TV shows Show: Chili from TLC outros a segment Story: How Toni Braxton got to work with Babyface. Interview clip. Show: Rozalla asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1985 Chart: 22 songs by groups this week. That's the most so far in 1992. Brief: Real-life story behind the movie "A League of Their Own". Show: As he does throughout the song's run, Shadoe tells how much he likes "Would I Lie to You". Chart: 9 newcomers this week Story: Richard Marx uses his answering machine to help remember songs, including his hit "Angelia". Interview clip. Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Brief: Other "Walkin'" songs Story: Both members of Shakespear's Sister were pregnant during the recording of their album. Chart: 7 songs by 6.5 British acts Brief: 5 former R&B #1s Story: Don Henley & Mojo Nixon and Mojo's song about Don Show: Patty Smyth outros a segment Sneek Peek: "Do You Believe in Us" - Jon Secada Brief: Shadoe mentions that Elton John will be working on an upcoming Disney movie called "King of the Jungle". Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Show: Ya Kid K outros a segment Story: Jon Secada discusses his Master's Degree. Interview clip. Chart: Most weeks in a row with same top 2: 9 Chart: Most weeks at #1 for a male American group since Van Halen in 1984. |
| 09/26/92 | Story: What "Not Enough Time" is all about. Interview clip. Brief: Review of Rozalla by an entertainment magazine. Story: How After 7 got into singing. Interview clip. Chart: 15 hits are also on the R&B chart Show: After 7 outro a segment Chart: del Amitri and kd lang both start names with lower case letters. Brief: Chili from TLC cannot sleep in the dark. Story: A fan gave Richard Marx a copy of an Elvis album that was signed by Elvis. Brief: Shadoe mentions that there is no official follow-up to Richard Marx's latest. Story: Male duo acts with only first names in their title, e.g. Charles & Eddie. Show: Firehouse intros a segment Sneek Peek: "Someone to Hold" - Trey Lorenz Chart: 14 foreign acts this week - the most in the 90s so far. Brief: All original members of New Edition appear on the chart this week. Story: Phil Collins on his songwriting for Genesis. Interview clip. Story: Marcella Detroit of Shakespear's Sister sang on and cowrote "Lay Down Sally" by Eric Clapton and had her own song (duet) that made the top 100. Clips played. Brief: Axl Rose is a huge Elton John fan Brief: An interesting review of Jodeci Show: Cover Girls outro a segment and mention the Flashback Show: Cover Girls ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1983 Chart: 6 movie songs this week Story: Why Toad the Wet Sprocket named their album "Fear" Story: Color Me Badd breaks the AT40 record for most consecutive weeks in the top 40 with 75. Chart: 22 hits by groups this week. Show: Member of KWS outros a segment Story/Chart: First time in about a decade the top 3 hold steady for 5 weeks. Also, "End of the Road" sets the record for most weeks at #1 by a black male group. |
| 10/03/92 | Brief: One of the previous jobs of lead singer of INXS Brief: Celine Dion has most American hits for a solo Canadian woman Show: Cow sound effects used to tease an upcoming story Chart: 14 hits also on the AC Chart Story: kd lang's confrontation with the Beef industry and country radio Brief: Meaning of del Amitri's band name Brief: "Surface Noise" on records defined Show: Peter Cetera outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: 14 foreign acts this week - the most in the 90s so far. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Chart: 2 all female groups with 2 hits each this week Sneek Peek: "Where You Goin' Now" - Damn Yankees QL: What's the slowest climbing #1 song in AT40 history? - "Chariots of Fire". Clip played. Chart: 6 songs by solo women Story: All about Charles & Eddie. QL: What's the shortest length of a top 40 hit? "Some Kind of Earthquake" - Duane Eddie, with just over a minute. Show: Interesting note, both QLs come from listeners outside the USA Story: Bryan Adams' parachute jump that went wrong. Chart: 76 weeks in a row for Color Me Badd Show: Elton John intros a segment Show: Toni Braxton asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1984 Show: Member of Extreme outros a segment Show: A bilingual version of "Just Another Day" is played. (A "special AT40 mix"). Brief: Billy Ray Cyrus debut album sets record for most weeks at #1 by a debut album. Chart: "End of the Road" is the longest running #1 for any black group. Beats "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine in". Clip played. Chart: The top 3 songs hold in the same positions for 6th week in a row - a rock era record. |
| 10/10/92 | Show: Shadoe mentions the anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the new world and that of Marconi's development of the radio. Story: Did Peter Cetera's divorce impact his new album? Interview clip. Brief: Last time 2 Canadian women were back-to-back on the chart? 1990 when Alannah Myles and Jane Child were. Show: Celine Dion outros a segment and mentions the Music News Brief: Chicago Cubs' World Series history, as it relates to Richard Marx's latest video. Brief: House of Pain is the first Latvian-American group to chart Chart: 20 hits by groups this week Story: Joe Elliott & Jon Bon Jovi's trip to the movies. Brief: Rumors of Axl Rose's desired movie career Chart: 6 British Acts this week Story: Other top 40 hits titled "Stay". Clips played. Show: TLC outro a segment Chart: 6 hits by solo women this week Brief: Makeup of the fictional band the Heights Story: How did En Vogue come about? Interview clip. Show: Show fans ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Brief: What Arrested Development's latest album title means Show: Member of Technotronic outros a segment Brief: Bryan Adams' manager is on his own tour Chart: Bryan Adams is in 2nd place for Canadian man with most top 10s. Story: AT40 Comparison Corner. Comparing "Humpin' Around" with "Dancing Days" by Led Zeppelin. Clip played. Show: Peter Cetera asks for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Chains Around My Heart" - Richard Marx Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Story: Shadoe's 1st person account of the Hurricane Relief concert in Miami. Story: Motown's humble beginnings |
| 10/17/92 | Brief: Brief history of INXS Brief: Shadoe says he "has his own radio station" at age 10. Brief: Peter Cetera's first solo single was often mistaken for a Chicago hit early on. Show: Peter Cetera outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: Rozalla asks for the Music News Show: Listener (or DJ) from Spain outros a segment Chart: 3 debuts from last week fall off the chart this week Brief: Shakespear's Sister describe their video for "Stay". Chart: 11 newcomers this week Chart: 5 hits by solo women this week Sneek Peek: "Always Tomorrow" - Gloria Estefan Story: World's Worst Guitar Player competition Show: Guitar music plays in background of above story. Chart: 20 hits by groups this week Story: How a commercial inspired Color Me Badd to get together. Interview clip. Chart: Color Me Badd are in their 78th consecutive week on the chart Brief: Shadoe corrects who is the female member of Snap Show: Turbo B of Snap outros his song Chart: 4 movie songs Show: Jade outro a segment Brief: Record producer on the formation of En Vogue Show: Brian Setzer asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1980 Show: Hour 4 Theme is re-arranged Story: Made for TV music groups. Clips played. Story: KC of KC & the Sunshine discusses the story behind "Please Don't Go". Interview clip. Show: Member of KWS outros a segment Chart: Highest Debuting Song in AT40 History - "Erotica" by Madonna at #2 Story: Longest running #1 in 10 years & the biggest #1 so far in the 90s - "End of the Road" |
| 10/24/92 | Halloween themed show Brief: Story of the original versions of "Am I the Same Girl" Brief: Songs with "Jesus" in the title Brief: Lead singer of INXS's thoughts on "rock stars" Show: Freddie Krueger outros a segment Show: Member of Del Amitri intros a segment with Halloween wishes Show: Shadoe mentions that there will be a guest host next week but does not reveal who he is. Story: Dave Stewart describes his wife Siobhan Fahey of Shakespear's Sister Show: Jason Priestly intros a segment with Halloween wishes Sneek Peek: To Love Somebody - Michael Bolton Story: How Halloween is celebrated in Scotland. Interview clip with Del Amitri member. Show: Hour 2 opens with Stevie Wonder offering Halloween wishes Show: Hour 2 theme is the usual Hour 4 theme Show: Danny DeVito outros a segment with Halloween wishes Story: Trey Lorenz Halloween memories. Interview clip. Show: James Walters from the Heights outros a segment with Halloween Wishes. Show: Shai intros a segment with Halloween wishes Chart: 7 songs hold their positions this week Brief: USA Today review of a recent Def Leppard concert Story: Where you can hear Jade's song in the movie "Class Act". Interview clip. Show: Hour 3 opens with Alice Cooper offering Halloween wishes Chart: 19 hits by groups this week Show: William Shatner with Halloween wishes Story: Anthony Perkins had a top 50 hit in 1957. Clip played. Scream sound effects used along with Psycho theme. Show: Shadoe said the show got staffer Matt Wilson tickets to a Bryan Adams concert. Chart: 6 hits this week also charted on the Dance chart. Show: Elvia intros a segment with Halloween wishes Chart: "Just Another Day" now has spent more weeks in the top 40 than any other in the '90s. Show: Trey Lorenz asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Story: James Walters' worse Halloween memory. Interview clip. Story: "By Popular Demand", a replay of the story of the "Monster Mash". Interview clip. Clip of the song played. Show: Scream sound effect used. Chart: "End of the Road" ties the record for most weeks at #1 in the Rock Era. Show: Shadoe says to join him again next week, but earlier in the show he states that there would be a guest host next week. |
| 10/31/92 | Guest Host: Jay Thomas Show: Many jokes told throughout the show making the style of AT40 a lot different than Shadoe. Brief: Cathy Dennis wrote, co-produced, and played keyboards on all songs on her latest album. Brief: What "Always the Last to Know" is all about. Show: Jay includes Shadoe on the list of birthdays in the Music News, but does not give a specific age. Chart: 4 acts with 2 hits each this week Brief: Elton John being sued due to hitting someone in the head. Chart: Color Me Badd makes it to 80 consecutive weeks in the top 40. Story: Def Leppard's Joe Elliot prefers making music that is more escapism Chart: 11 newcomers this week Flashback: 1989 Brief: Bobby Brown's favorite Elvis song is "Don't be Cruel" (the title of Bobby's 1st top 40 hit). Show/Chart: Jay says that "Just Another Day"'s 15 week run in the top 10 is "some sort of AT40 record". Story: K.C. of K.c. and the Sunshine band discusses what he thinks of the "Please Don't Go" remake. Interview clip. Sneek Peek: "Never a Time" - Genesis Story: "Has Madonna Gone Too Far" with her recent risque material? Story: Patty Smyth discusses what her opinion on being a "single parent". Interview clip. Chart: "End of the Road" is the first song to spend 11 weeks at #1 since 1953. |
| 11/07/92 | Show: Shadoe thanks his "special guest host" but does not mention him by name Brief: del Amitri's past incarnations. Chart: Expose is the girl group with the most top 10s in AT40 history Brief: How Saigon Kick got their name Show: Member of Dee-Lite asks for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Faithful" - Go West Story: Michael Bolton's comments on recent reviews and reviews in general. Chart: Solo artists with top 10 hits over a period of years or more Show: Elton John outros a segment Chart: 20 songs by groups Chart: 11 songs by solo men this week Story: The story behind "Layla". Brief: En Vogue on being compared to big names from the past Chart: 2 acapella hits this week Story: The writing credits for "In the Still of the Nite" on the soundtrack album to the Jackson 5 movie are incorrect. AT40 notified Motown of the error. Buzzer sound effect used during story. Story: Jon Secada discusses how Gloria Estefan helped his career. Interview clip. Chart: Jon Secada ties the record for longest stay in the top 40 for a solo male, 25 weeks. Story: Madonna's explains on why she doesn't want to be the "best". Interview clip. Show: Marie from Roxette outros a segment and teases the Flashback Show: Celine Dion asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1983 Chart: Boyz II Men ties nearly 50 year old record for most weeks at #1 for a Black Act. Show: Shadoe changes his sign out to "Your friend in the hit universe" |
| 11/14/92 | Show: Jon Bon Jovi outros a segment Brief: House of Pain sampled the original "Harlem Shuffle" for their latest song. Clip played. Chart: 17 ballads this week Brief: Biggest Publishing Deal in music history? Elton John's latest deal. Story: Sound of Jade's first hit is similar to Color Me Badd's 1st hit. Interview clip. Chart: 6 movie songs this week Story: How the newest member of Expose joined the group. Story: How Trey Lorenz got started in the music business. Interview clip. Chart: 11 songs by solo men this week Brief: Luke Perry's chest hair on 90210 Show: Shanice outros a segment Chart: 5 foreign acts this week Brief: "Free Your Mind" is available in 6 different music formats (e.g. cassette single, vinyl, etc). Show: Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees intros Michael Bolton's remake of "To Love Somebody". Sneek Peek: "Love Can Move Mountains" - Celine Dion Brief: Jon Secada would like to play in Cuba someday. Show: Hi-Five intro a segment Story: Neil Sedaka hit with a fast and a slow version of a song, "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do". Eric Clapton has now done the same. Clips played of Neil's hits and Eric's first "Layla". Chart: Jon Secada breaks the record for longest stay in the top 40 for a solo male, 26 weeks. The song ties the record for most weeks in the top 40 by any song in AT40 history. Chart: 5 hits by solo women this week. Story: Interview with a cast member of the TV Mini-Series "The Jacksons" about the story. Chart: 1st time 2 acapella songs have been on AT40 at the same time. Show: TLC outro a segment. Show: Member of INXS intros a segment Show: Member of del Amitri asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1990 Chart: "End of the Road" ties the record for most weeks at #1 in chart history, 13. Show: Shadoe changes his sign out to "Your friend in the hit universe" |
| 11/21/92 | Story: Peter Cetera dedicated his latest cd to his daughter. Interview clip. Brief: The only other act besides House of Pain to make the top 40 with "house" in their name is "Crowded House". Brief: Color Me Badd are working on a remix cd as well as a new cd. Show: Member of Color Me Badd outros a segment Show: Jeopardy theme used behind a brief story (see next line) Brief: Shadoe uses a Jeopardy style format to tell where Firehouse is from Brief: Acts with city names in them Chart: 19 songs by groups this week Story: Record Company president Tommy Mattola was in the lyrics to a top 40 hit from 1977. Clip played. Dr Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Show: Jon Secada outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek. Show: Radio Station WPLJ is mentioned 3 times during the show, only once as an usual station mention. Sneek Peek: "Flesh & Blood" - Wilson Phillips Story: Michael Bolton was inspired to do his latest covers cd by his work on a Disney cd earlier in the year. Shadoe references the Disney story told earlier this year (See 7/25/92). Brief: Sometimes Madonna wishes she could do simple things like grocery shopping. Brief: Madonna now has the most #1 dance hits Show: Trey Lorenz asks for the Music News Brief: Jon Secada's pressure when singing the National Anthem in Canada during the World Series due to an "international incident" the night before. Chart: "Just Another Day" is the longest running song in "countdown history". It ties a record for most weeks in the top 40 set back in the pre-rock era. Chart: This week is the first time that a husband and wife have been back-to-back on the chart with separate hits since 1977 when Carly Simon and James Taylor did it. Chart: Boyz II Men first act to have 2 top simultaneous top 10s since New Kids on the Block in 1989. Story: Turbo B. discusses how his interest in music started with drumming as a child. Interview clip. Show: Turbo B. from Snap outros a segment. Show: James Walters from the Heights asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1985 |
| 11/28/92 | Chart: Color Be Badd reach 84 consecutive top 40 weeks Chart: 5 hits from movies this week Story: Milli Vanilli's new album with them really singing. Clip played. Story: Go West held a contest where over 7 million entries were received. Interview clip. Brief: What a "Spin Doctor" is Chart: 8 newcomers this week Story: How Def Leppard dealt with the death of a member Show: Member of del Amitri outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Be My Downfall" - del Amitri Chart: 28 weeks in the top 40 for "Just Another Day". Longest single top 40 run in rock era. Chart: 6 solo women this week Show: Member of Damn Yankees asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1986 Show: Shadoe calls Amy Grant a "little know country singer" during the Flashback segment. While she did chart on country, she was better known for her Christian songs at the time. Brief: "Glass" hits. Glass breaking sound effects used. Chart: 7 foreign acts this week Show: Member of Saigon Kick outros a segment Brief: Jon Secada responds to criticism Story: Patty Smyth discusses "Sometime Love Just Ain't Enough". Interview clip. Story: Lead singer of Five Satins tells how he came up with "In the Still of the Nite". Interview clip. Show: Shadoe thanks a radio station program director for help with the above interview. Brief: Boyz II Men first act to have back-to-back top 10 hits since Madonna in 1985. Story: Brother Duos who hit #1. Clip played of a Bellamy Brothers hit. Show: Shadoe changes his sign out to "Your friend in the hit universe" |
| 12/05/92 | Brief: Genesis is releasing 2 live albums within a month of each other. Show: Genesis outro a segment. Show: En Vogue outro their song. Chart: 19 hits by groups this week Brief: This year there have been 2 song titles that are the same as a group's name in the top 40 at the same time, e.g. "Restless Heart" in top 40 at same time as the group Restless Heart. Brief: "Mr." hits listed. Chart: 6 British Hits this week Sneek Peek: "7" - Prince & the N.P.G. Story: Member of Saigon Kick tells the story of their early days. Interview clip. Brief: Jon Secada headlined an anti-drug concert. Chart: Jon Secada reaches 29 weeks in the top 40 Story: Shanice describes her off-stage personality. Interview clip. Show: Gabriel Carteris from 90210 outros a segment Brief: Michael Bolton sent his throat doctor to see President-Elect Clinton. Show: Rob & Fab from the former Milli Vanilli ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Show: Barry Gibb outros a segment Show: "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" is looped noticeably to extend the last segment of hour 3. Show: TLC outro a segment Chart: Boyz II Men set a new record for most weeks in the top 10, 19 weeks with "End of the Road". Show: Follow-up to a Long Distance Dedication read a few weeks back (10/10/92). Shadoe calls the author of the original LDD and tells her of the follow-up letter and then lets her talk to the subject of the original LDD. Phone conversation is played in lieu of a song since no new dedication is read. Story: James Walters tells about his character on the Heights. Interview clip. Chart: Whitney Houston now has the most solo #1s for a woman, 10. Show: Shadoe changes his sign out to "Your friend in the hit universe" |
| 12/12/92 | QL: What's the longest title of a #1 song? 10 words, "Hey Why Don't You Play..." by BJ Thomas Show: Shadoe makes a joke including using a "funny" voice. This is noted only because it's a rarity for his jokes to make it into the show. Sneek Peek: "A Whole New World" - Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle Show: "Aladdin" from the movie of the same name outros "A Whole New World" Brief: Elton John says all royalties from any future song of his will go to charity. Story: En Vogue discuss their fashion style. Interview clip. Chart: 22 songs by groups Brief: "7" is the shortest title ever to make AT40. Show: Member of Damn Yankees outros a segment Brief: Top 40 "Doctors". Show: Kareem Abdul Jabar (sp) outros a segment Chart: 2 songs from the "Bodyguard" soundtrack this week Brief: The "small" end of Genesis' latest tour Show: Miss America 1993 asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1988 Show: Shadoe says that "Look Away" was the #1 song of 1988, when it was the #1 of 1989 according to AT40. Chart: 6 songs by duos this week. Brief: Saigon Kick do both ballads and hard rocking songs Story: Patty Smyth tells how Don Henley came to sing on "Sometimes Love Ain't Enough". Interview clip. Show: Patty Smyth outros a segment Chart: 5 hits by solo women Chart: Shanice intros a segment Show: Shadoe tells how to get a picture of Shanice and Dr. Durkee Brief: Some people think Jon Secada is "riding Gloria Estefan's coattails" Story: Madonna's latest mansion purchase Story: How Mary J. Blige's career "began in a mall". Chart: 5 movie hits this week Show: James Walters from the Heights intros a segment Story: Lead singer of the Five Satins describes recording the song "In the Still of the Night" in a church basement. Show: Shadoe changes his sign out to "Your friend in the hit universe" |
| 12/19/92 | Annual Holiday Show and the last regular show to use the "Top 40 Radio Monitor" aka "Hot 100 Airplay" chart Show: Celine Dion with Holiday wishes Show: Paul McCartney with Holiday wishes. Clip of "Wonderful Christmastime" used to outro a segment. Show: Trey Lorenz with Holiday wishes Show: Roxette with Holiday wishes Chart: 21 songs by groups Show: Jason Priestly with Holiday Wishes Show: Stevie Wonder with Holiday Wishes Show: Amy Grant with Holiday Wishes Story: Members of Expose discuss their latest, "I Wish the Phone Would Ring". Interview clip. Show: Expose with Holiday Wishes Show: Robert Palmer with Holiday Wishes Sneek Peek: Instead of a regular Sneek Peek, Shadoe plays a "special Holiday extra" - "All Alone on Christmas" - Darlene Love Show: Darlene Love outros her song Show: Luther Vandross with Holiday wishes Show: En Vogue with Holiday wishes Show: Genesis with Holiday wishes QL: What record has spent the most weeks on the pop chart? "White Christmas" - Bing Crosby. 72 weeks. Clip played. Chart: 9 newcomers this week Show: "Aladdin" with Holiday wishes Brief: Patty Smyth's holiday memories Show: Patty Smyth with Holiday wishes Show: Tevin Cambell with Holiday wishes. Clip of his "O Holy Night" used to outro a segment Show: Gabrielle Carteris with Holiday wishes Show: Shanice with Holiday wishes Show: Wilson Phillips with Holiday wishes Show: The Chipmunks ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1983 Show: Jon Secada with Holiday wishes. Story: Courtship of Bobby Brown & Whitney Houston |
| 12/26/92 01/02/93 | Top 100 of 1992 Parts 1 and 2 Stories are those told earlier in the year. Some of the intros and outros are duplicated on part 2 and are not noted here. Story: Phil Collins on "Jesus He Knows Me". Interview clip. Chart: 26 hits by solo women Show: Stacy Earl outros a segment Story: Member of Boyz to Men discusses "Uhh Ahh". Interview clip. Show: Sir Mix-A-Lot outros a segment Story: Robbie Benson (the Beast) discusses his role in Disney history. Interview clip. Show: Actors who play Beauty & the Beast outro a segment Chart: 25 songs by foreign acts Chart: 41 songs by groups Chart: 25 newcomers Show: Cover Girls outro a segment Story: Jody Watley discusses "I'm the One you Need". Interview clip. Show: Member of Color Me Badd discusses "Thinkin' Back". Interview clip. Show: Temptations outro a segment Chart: 22 hits by solo men Show: Gabrielle Carteris from "90210" outros a song Chart: 7 former #1s on the Dance chart Show: CeCe Peniston with Holiday wishes Story: Richard Marx discusses Luther Vandross' involvement on his record. Show: Richard Marx outros his song Brief: Days of the week in top 40 hits. Chart: 11 British Acts Chart: Guns N Roses are the top album act Chart: Color Me Badd set the record for consecutive weeks on the chart, 84. Chart: Richard Marx is the top Adult Contemporary Artist Story: Kenny G discusses "Missing You Now". Interview clip. Story: Richard Marx discusses "Take This Heart". Interview clip. Show: Jade outro a segment Show: Member of Color Me Badd intros a segment Story: Jade discusses how "I Wanna Love You" was used in a movie. Interview clip. Show: Boyz II Men intro a segment Show: TLC intro their song Story: Phil Collins discusses "I Can't Dance". Interview clip. Show: Dance mix version of "In the Closet" played. Show: Kenny Loggins intros a segment Chart: U2 is the top Concert Act Story: Kathy Troccoli discusses working with Diane Warren. Interview clip. Show: Stevie Wonder with New Years Wishes Chart: Genesis is the Top Adult Contemporary Group Show: Genesis outro their song Show: PM Dawn outro a segment Show: Jasmine Guy intros a segment Show: Jodeci describe how they came to be as a group. Interview clip. Chart: Jodeci are the top R&B group of the year. Story: Amy Grant discusses writing songs. Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros a segment Story: How Elton John & Bernie Taupin write a song. Interview clip. Chart: Elton John is in his 23rd consecutive year of charting in the top 40. Story: K.C. on the remake of "Please Don't Go". Interview clip. Chart: 7 remakes Show: En Vogue outro a segment Story: Sophie B. Hawkins discusses "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover". Interview clip. Show: Ya Kid K from Technotronic outros her song Show: Amy Grant intros a segment Story: Amy Grant discusses writing songs for pop music. Interview clip. Story: How Boyz II Men came to do "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday". Interview clip. Story: Celine Dion discusses "If You Asked Me to". Interview clip. Show: Celine Dion outros a segment Show: Mint Condition intros a segment Show: James Walters from the Heights intros a segment Story: Patty Smyth discusses "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough". Interview clip. Show: Patty Smyth outros her song. Story: James Walters explains the Height's "How Do You Talk to an Angel". Interview clip. Show: Dance mix of "Remember the Time" played. Story: CeCe Peniston discusses "Finally". Interview clip. Story: TLC discusses how they formed. Interview clip. Chart: En Vogue are top female group Show: Jon Secada intros a segment Chart: "Just Another Day" is the highest ranking non-#1 in the top 100. Story: Shanice discusses Michael Jackson's advice. Interview clip. Story: Vanessa Williams discusses "Save the Best for Last". Interview clip. Chart: Boyz II Men are the top group of the year. Show: Shadoe changes his sign out to "Your friend in the hit universe" |
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