01/08/94	Story: How Toni Braxton started writing music. Interview clip. Brief: Billy Joel did not like performing for family when he was growing up. Show: Shadoe asks for listeners to send their Valentine's Day dedications soon. Show: Dance mix of "Queen of the Night" is played. Show: Haddaway asks for the Music News Chart: 18 hits by groups this week Story: XScape was discovered when they sang at a birthday party. Brief: Changes in Joshua Kadison's life after having a popular record. Show: Joey Lawrence outros a segment. Chart: 13 one word titles this week - a record. Story: Def Leppard latest album was made quicker than usual. Interview clip. Brief: Whitney Houston has a solo hit and a hit with her spouse this week. First time since 1965 when Sonny Bono did it. Sneek Peek: "Having a Party" - Rod Stewart Show: Robin Leach outros a segment Show: Member of Gin Blossoms intros a segment Story: Haddaway describes Trinidad. Interview clip. Story: Original version of "Because the Night" compared to current remake. Clip played. Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Show: Joey Lawrence asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1975 Show: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis outro a segment Story/Chart: Mariah Carey is now 3rd place overall with most total weeks at #1. Show: Shadoe does not give the date for the chart. Show: Shadoe adds "Happy Trails" to his sign-off.
01/15/94	Brief: Toni Braxton said she would be teaching elementary school if not singing Show: Toni Braxton outros a segment Chart: 19 songs by groups this week Sneek Peek: "You're Always on My Mind" - SWV Show: Zhane outro a segment Brief: Bob Dylan songs are being redone by various artists Story: Billy Joel played a surprise session at a hotel piano bar Brief: Idea for Janet's elaborate stage design came from a trip to Spain Chart: 13 one word titles this week - a record.(Shadoe says "You just know Dr. Durkee has to be back from vacation") Chart: 11 songs by newcomers Story: Def Leppard on their latest album's variety. Interview clip. Chart: 12 foreign acts Story: Blind Melon on the "original Bee Girl". Interview clip. Brief: Blind Melon appeared nude on the cover of Rolling Stone Chart: 10 hits by solo men Show: Members of Genesis asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1981 Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment Brief: 10 songs that have titles with "Mister" as the first word in a title. Story: 12 solo men who have charted under only their last name. Chart: record 10 artists with 2 hits each this week Story: Michael Bolton's charitable foundation Story: A writer of "All for Love" will be conducting an orchestra at a celebration for the Who. Story: Ace of Base do not want to be compared to Abba. Story: Mariah Carey donated all proceeds from "Hero" to the families of a shooting in NYC. Show: Shadoe gives the date for the chart once again.
01/22/94	Brief: Billy Joel considering writing a Broadway musical. Brief: "River of Dreams" is only heard once in the song. Fact wrote into AT40 by fan Larry C. Show: Robert Conrad intros a segment Brief: Rod Stewart's inspirations have remained the same through his career. Chart: 9 acts with 2 hits each this week Story: Zhane on their hit "Hey Mr DJ". Interview clip. Brief: Mariah Carey says she was a bad waitress Show: Barry White outros a segment Brief: Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi likes the new alternative sound. Brief: Member of Blind Melon's first meeting with another member of the group. Story: Tevin Cambell would rather sing ballads. Interview clip. Chart: 14 one word titles this week QL: Longest one-word title? "Misunderstanding" by Genesis. Show: Phil Collins reads the show's address Show: Member of Go West asks for the Music News Show: Shadoe mentions Billboard's 100th anniversary. Story: Meat Loaf discusses his latest hit. Interview clip. Show: Meat Loaf outros a segment Chart: 15 songs by foreign acts Sneek Peek: "Everyday" - Phil Collins Show: Color Me Badd outros a segment Chart: 13 foreign acts this week Story: How Patti Smith got the song "Because the Night" from Bruce Springsteen. Show: David Foster outros a segment Brief: More on the special effects used on Janet's tour Show: Zhane asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1992 Chart: Last time same act had 2 hits in the top 5 was 9 years ago when Madonna did it. Bryan Adams does it this week. He is also the first to have two hits in the top 3 since Donna Summer in 1979.
01/29/94	Show: Superbowl Themed show Show: Shadoe mentions the recent earthquake Chart: 13 hits by solo men Brief: Phil Collins on single releases from his latest cd Show: Phil Collins outros a segment Brief: Shadoe mentions Nilsson's passing Brief: a 1959 hit also had the title "Dream Lover" Chart: Mariah Carey has 3 songs in this week's chart Story: What's changed for Blind Melon since their success? - Interview clip. Show: Member of Blind Melon outros a segment Brief: Tevin Cambell's thoughts on his new album. Brief: "Bat Out of Hell" is one of the top 3 albums of all time by solo artists Show: Kenny Loggins asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Story: "Life and Times" of Haddaway Story: Celine Dion's career in English and French. Interview clip. Show: Celine Dion outros a segment Brief: Line-up of Culture Beat Show: Richard Marx intros a segment Sneek Peak: "So Much in Love" - All-for-One Brief: Other acts whose 1st 2 hits were in the top 10 at the same time Show:  Aaron Neville outros a segment Chart: 8 acts with 2 hits each Chart: Janet Jackson is in 2nd place for most gold singles for females Show: Toni Braxton outros a segment Story: Female singers who have written or cowritten the most of their #1s. Mariah and Madonna are tied. Show: Last time Corinne Baldisano is executive producer.
02/05/94	Story: Cantaloop took over 15 months to reach top 40 Show: INXS outros a segment Chart: 18 hits by groups this week Show: different mix of "Stay" by Eternal played Brief: Eddie Vedder's mom's interviews Chart: 11 newcomers this week Story: Rod Stewart missed induction into Rock N Roll Hall of Fame due to earthquakes Show: Zhane ask for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Ain't Seen Love Like that" - Mr Big Brief: Acts who are on Richard Marx's latest cd Story: Meat Loaf is a movie fanatic. Interview clip. Brief: Joshua Kadison named his piano Chart: 14 songs with one word titles this week, tying a record Chart: 9 songs by solo women Show: Duran Duran ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1980 Show: Dr. Durkee gets a mention in the Music News birthday section Story: Jimmy Cliff on reggae music. Interview clip. Show: Salt-N-Pepa outro a segment Story: Ace of Base's beginnings Show: Celine Dion intros a segment Story: Bryan Adams' "expensive" tickets in Vietnam Story: 1st time 3 solo acts have combined to sing on a #1 single.
02/12/94	Valentine themed show Show: En Vogue with Valentine wishes Chart: 1st time 2 girl groups come together for a top 40 hit. Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue Sneek Peek: "I'm in the Mood" - CeCe Peniston Brief: Blind Melon starting a college tour Brief: Phil Collins' new tour Show: Jon Bon Jovi with Valentine Wishes Chart: 9 solo men this week Story: Story of Sam Cooke Brief: "Jessie" peaked higher on Top 40 than AC Story: Heart released 1st major music act cd-rom disc Story: Richard Marx discusses being recognized in public. Interview clip. Show: Richard Marx with Valentine wishes Brief: Meat Loaf redid Jim Steinman songs on his latest cd Chart: 11 songs by solo men Brief: Only 2 singers who went by only their middle name. Oliver & now Gabrielle Show: Haddaway outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: Whitney Houston has the most soundtrack hits for a solo woman Show: Jon Secada outros with Valentine's wishes Show: Haddaway intros a segment Story: Clip of Jimmy Cliff's first top 40 hit played Story: How lead singer of Cranberries became part of the band. Interview clip. Show: Zhane with Valentine wishes Show: David Foster asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1983 Show: Members of Color Me Badd with Valentine wishes Brief: Bryan Adams recently participated in a benefit concert Chart: Mariah has had 8 of her 1st ten singles hit #1, something neither Elvis nor the Beatles accomplished Story: Celine Dion's brothers & sisters were influences on her Story: Story of evolution of "All for Love". Story: Only 6 acts have had their 1st 2 American singles go to #1
02/19/94	Chart: No debuts or droppers this week. Story: Meat Loaf's tour just prior to his comeback Brief: Eddie Vedder's prior job as a gas station attendant Brief: Joshua Kadison's thoughts on the music industry Brief: Other "Jesse" songs Story: Tevin Cambell's family tries to go along on his tours. Interview clip. Show: Tevin Cambell outros a segment and mentions the Music news Chart: 4 songs this week written or co-written by Mutt Lange Brief: Soul Train award nominees QL: Was the number of #1 songs in 1993 a record for the fewest in one year? Yes. Only 8 songs were at #1 during the year. Show: Sting outros a segment Brief: "Said I Loved You but I Lied" ties the record for most weeks at #1 on the AC chart. Story: Richard Marx's latest song is a love letter to his wife Chart: 8 songs by solo women Chart: 20 songs by groups Story: Member of Def Leppard discusses "Miss You in a Heartbeat". Interview clip. Story: Jimmy Cliff's beginnings in Jamaica Show: Go West outro a segment and mention the Flashback Show: Haddaway outros his song Show: Richard Marx asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Chart: 2 live hits this week Show: Tony Danza intros a segment Story: Bryan Adams' problems in India Story: What Mariah Carey likes to do in her spare time Show: Member of Color Me Badd intros a segment Show: Toni Braxton outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Steep" - Lauren Christy
02/26/94	Chart: 14 hits by bands this week Brief: Blind Melon's influences Story: AT40 Comparison Corner: Clip of "Having a Party" played. Show: Member of Blind Melon outros a segment Brief: What Phil Collins originally wanted to name his latest cd Show: Haddaway intros a segment Show: Patty Smyth asks for the Music News Story: Def Leppard played at a benefit concert for Randy Rhoads recently Chart: 20 songs by groups this week Chart: 2 "Mr." hits this week Brief: Founding members of Us3 do not perform live Story: Jimmy Cliff discusses reggae's influence on modern music. Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros a segment Chart: 9 songs by solo women this week Brief: Abba's success Brief: The other "Shoop" song to hit the top 40 ("It's in His Kiss (The Shoop Shoop song) Sneek Peek: "Understanding" - Xscape Show: Hour 3 starts at #18, a relative rarity. Brief: Haddaway's latest single has a long subtitle, but not the longest. Show: Clip of James Brown used in the above brief story Story: Lead singer of Cranberries discusses her large family. Interview clip. Brief: Disney Channel's show featuring current acts QL: Oldest person to have top 40 hit? Gordan Sinclair at 73. Clip played. Show: Meat Loaf outros a segment Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment Chart: Janet is now now tied for 2nd place for solo women with most top 10s Show: Color Me Badd ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1979 Story: Celine discusses how she chooses a song. Interview clip. Chart: Ace of Base have spent 12 weeks at #1 total with their 1st 2 hits. Show: Shadoe does not mention the chart date.
03/05/94	Brief: Eddie Vedder's musical influences Brief: Members of Blind Melon's enjoyment of music Story: Joe Elliott of Def Leppard discusses hitting #1 on the album chart. Interview clip. Show: Member of Def Leppard outros a segment Brief: Wilson sisters of Heart say music was always around when growing up Show: Pat Benetar outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Chart: 10 songs by solo men this week Sneek Peek: "And Our Feelings" - Babyface Brief: Acts based in Germany to chart QL: What's the record for most weeks at #1 after a song returned to #1? 5 weeks in the rock era, 7 weeks is the all time record Chart: 8 songs from movies this week Story: Gabrielle not letting success go to her head. Show: Member of Gin Blossoms asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1991 Brief: Biggest numbers in groups' names Story: Mariah Carey's worst job prior to making it big. Story: AT40 Comparison Corner: Clip of original "Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through" played. Story: What the lyrics of "Mary Jane's Last Dance" mean Story: #1 songs with same titles Show: Color Me Badd outro a segment and mention the Music News Show: Toni Braxton intros a segment and her song Story: How well the other versions of "The Power of Love" did on the chart.
03/12/94	Guest Host: David Hall Show: Color Me Badd outro a segment Chart: 22 hits by groups this week Brief: Heart's big break came when they became an opening act for Rod Stewart on tour Brief: "Said I Loved You..." is Michael Bolton's first gold single Story: CeCe Peniston's tour. Interview clip. Brief: Gabrielle is on the 2nd act with an eyepatch to chart Sneek Peek: "Groove Thang" - Zhane Chart: 8 remakes this week Story: Haddaway didn't inform his parents of his success in a timely manner. Interview clip. Story: Songs with "hero" in the title Flashback: 1981 Show: Jon Secada outros a segment and mentions the guest host Chart: 16 ballads this week Story: Clip of original "So Much in Love" played Story: Why Meat Loaf redid "Rock N Roll Dreams". Interview clip. Story: What people thought of Toni Braxton's voice. Interview clip. Brief: Mariah Carey's trouble sleeping Brief: All top 5 songs feature lead vocals by women
03/19/94	Brief: Heart on singing their own music versus other people's songs. Chart: 10 songs by solo men this week Brief: Phil Collins' new record contract rumors Story: Singers who are also actors who are up for Oscars for songs they wrote. Show: Richard Marx outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: Meat Loaf intros the Music News Brief: Ace of Base still are perceived as "peasants" by the locals. Brief: Songs titled "Dreams". Story: Beatles career before they had success. Clip of "She Loves You" played. Show: CeCe Peniston outros a segment Brief: Us3's beliefs on the state of Jazz Story: Why Bruce Springsteen did the song for the movie "Philadelphia". Chart: 2 hits up for an Academy Award Show: Sting outros a segment Show: CeCe Peniston asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1984 Show: Eternal intro a segment Story: Richard Marx started writing song as a teen in order to meet girls. Interview clip. Chart: Meat Loaf is the highest charting solo man this week at #10. Story: Gin Blossoms went to Texas twice in order to win a record contract. Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek. Sneek Peek: "Love Sneakin' Up on You" - Bonnie Raitt Story: Celine Dion's first time in America. Interview clip. Story: Member of Ace of Base used to be a skinhead and is now making amends. Show: Shadoe does not mention the chart date.
03/26/94	Show: Last week's #1 song played Story: Haddaway discusses his song "Life". Interview clip. Show: Haddaway outros a segment and mentions the Music News Story: Acts with fruit in their names. QL: "Revenge" number ones, e.g. Act A gets knocked out by Act B who is then replaced by Act A. Show: Toni Braxton outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Chart: 14 songs by foreign acts this week Sneek Peek: "Dream on Dreamer" - Brand New Heavies Story: Natalie Merchant once left her band for 6 months to work at a shelter for homeless women. Show: Eternal ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1990 Show: Meat Loaf intros a segment Show: Richard Marx outros a segment and teases the show's address Show: Richard Marx intros a segment and gives the show's address Story: Eternal discusses being an integrated group. Interview clip. Story: Member of Gin Blossoms discusses "Found Out about You". Interview clip. Show: Member of Def Leppard outros a segment Chart: 12 songs by newcomers this week Brief: Janet invited rescued kids to a concert Story: Previous versions of "Without You". Clips played. Chart: Ace of Base is 4th act to have 2 or more hits with 7 or more weeks on top.
04/02/94	Show: Max Weinberg outros a segment and teases the Drum Month contest Story: How Bobby Brown deals with his wife's success. Interview clip. Show: Max Weinberg outros a segment and teases the Drum Month contest Show: Max Weinberg reads the winning entry of the Drum Month contest. Show: Drum music played behind the above story Show: Shadoe announces International Guitar Month Chart: 8 hits from movies this week Show: Clip of "We Love You Beatles" song played Show: Ringo Starr asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1964 - Top 5 are all by the Beatles Show: Les Paul outros a segment and teases the Guitar Month contest Show: International Guitar Month contest introduced. 8 winners of autographed new guitars. Story: Part 1 of 3...Les Paul discusses how he invented the electric guitar Show: Guitar music used underneath the discussion of the contest this time and later in show as well. Sneek Peek: "Neon Moonlight" - Rosco Martinez Show: Both the Sneek Peek and the Flashback aired in the same hour. They are usually in separate hours. Chart: 17 hits by groups this week Brief: Bruce Springsteen won an Oscar Brief: Eternal's influences Story: When Steven Tyler met Paul McCartney. Brief: Creators of Us3 will be making a new jazz project Show: Les Paul outros a segment and mentions the contest Story: Les Paul discusses his accident which permanently injured his arm Brief: Prince's latest is not available on any cd yet Brief: Tom Petty says the Beatles were a big influence Chart: 12 newcomers this week Story: Les Paul discusses revelations about guitar learned after he had surgery. Story: When the Beatles met Elvis. "Exclusive AT40" Interview clip with Paul McCartney. Story: How Nilsson came to record his version of "Without You". Chart: Ace of Base now only 2nd act to have 2 or more #1 hits with 8 weeks or more on top. Mariah is the other.
04/09/94	Show: Carlos Santana outros a segment and mentions the contest Show: Santana music bed used underneath the guitar contest story and under the other similar story in the show. Story: Carlos Santana discusses how he got started in music. Interview clip. Show: Zhane outro a segment Brief: Melissa Etheridge's "practice" gigs under a different name Chart: 10 hits by solo women this week Chart: 3 hits are remakes of #1 songs from 1972 Sneek Peek: "You Mean the World to Me" - Toni Braxton Brief: Beck's dad was a street musician Story: Jim Steinman discusses his partnership with Meat Loaf. Interview clip. Show: Eternal outro their song. Story: Carlos Santana discusses how his music and spirituality go together Show: AT40 now gives out a "fun pack" when a LDD is aired. Chart: 18 songs by groups this week Show: Brian Setzer outros a segment and mentions the contest Chart: Madonna's move up 23 notches is the "decade's biggest mover". Biggest move since 1982. Show: Brian Setzer music bed used underneath the guitar contest story and under the other similar story in the show. Story: Brian Setzer discusses how he got started playing guitar. Interview clip (where he sings as well). Story: Story of the first Rock N Roll record to hit #1, "Rock Around the Clock". Chart: Salt-N-Pepa have the most top 40s without a top 10, 7. Show: Shadoe says they'll try to play the acapella version of "So Much in Love". Story: Brian Setzer discusses the importance of his guitar. Interview clip. Show: Brian Setzer intros a segment and mentions the rules of the contest Show: Brian Setzer plugs his latest cd Story: Anniversary of Beatles having 7 simultaneous top 40s. The Beatles' former manager discusses the Beatles' fame and what it would take to have another similar phenomenon. Brief: "Mr. Jones" is not available as a single Show: Smokey Robinson asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1978
04/16/94	Chart: 2 songs titled "Dreams" this week Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: 13 songs that are first hits for an act this week Show: Richie Sambora outros a segment and mentions the guitar month contest Show: Member of Color Me Badd intros a segment Show: Bon Jovi music used underneath story featuring Richie Sambora here and later in the show. Story: Richie Sambora discusses how important his guitar is in his life. Interview clip. Brief: Bryan Adams "no opening act" special concerts. Story: Toni Braxton discusses working with LA Reid and Babyface. Interview clip. Chart: 17 songs by groups this week Show: Richie Sambora outros a segment and mentions the contest Chart: A "record" 9 remakes this week Story: Richie Sambora discusses who he is a fan of. Interview clip. Story: Babyface discusses Toni Braxton. Interview clip. Chart: 10 songs by solo women this week Brief: Other times that there have been 2 songs with same title in the countdown. (Titles listed) Brief: Beck does not like to give interviews. Story: Aerosmith performed at a birthday party for Les Paul Show: Neil Schon outros a segment and mentions the guitar month contest Show: Journey music used underneath story featuring Neil Schon Story: Neil Schon discusses how he got started playing guitar. Interview clip. Show: Member of Us3 outros a segment QL: What's the longest song title in chart history? (from several listeners). Ray Stevens' hit. 90 letters long. All listeners will receive the gift pack. Story: Alice Cooper asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1972 Story: Members of All-4-One started out singing in school choirs Show: Eternal ask for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Divine Hammer" - Breeders Show: Neil Schon outros a segment and mentions the guitar month contest Story: Neil Schon's advice to aspiring guitarists. Interview clip. Show: Different version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played Story: Ace of Base now in a 3 way tie for most weeks at #1 for a foreign act at 10 weeks. Show: Shadoe does not give the chart date.
04/23/94	Chart: 14 foreign acts this week Story: Jim Steinman discusses Meat Loaf's talents. Interview clip. Show: Meat Loaf outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Leaving Las Vegas" - Sheryl Crow Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment and mentions the guitar month contest Show: Melissa Etheridge music used underneath story featuring her here and later in the show. Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses how she got started with the guitar. Interview clip. Brief: Biggest "window" hit to make the top 40 listed. Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment and mentions the music news. Brief: Rosco Martinez's guitar influences Story: "Dreams" by Gabrielle started out as a small independent single. Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment and mentions the guitar month contest Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses songwriting. Interview clip. Show: Shadoe keeps calling this weekend the first weekend of Spring. Story: Members of Us3 tells how it all began. Interview clip. Show: Nancy Wilson outros a segment and mentions the guitar month contest Brief: Tom Petty's thoughts on their recent producers. Show: Heart music used underneath story featuring Nancy Wilson here and later in the show. Story: Nancy Wilson discusses how her and Ann got started playing guitar. Interview clip. Show: Salt N Pepa outro a segment Brief: Long stays in the top 10 for women. Mariah is the current record holder. Show: Member of Us3 asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1990 Show: LDD is from a radio station in South Africa. Show: Nancy Wilson outros a segment and mentions the guitar month contest Story: Nancy Wilson discusses the life of a female rock-n-roll guitarist. Interview clip. Chart: 9 remakes this week. 3rd week in a row for 9 remakes. Show: Different version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played Show: Shadoe says they'll try to get Peter Frampton in to talk about the remake of "Baby I Love Your Way". Story: Ace of Base spends the most weeks at #1 for a foreign act since 1950.
04/30/94	Brief: First time one song exits and another debuts with the same title, in this case, "Stay". Chart: 12 foreign acts this week Story: Michael Bolton's very early career. Show: Member of Cheap Trick reads the address for the Guitar Month contest Story: When Zhane first heard their record on the radio. Interview clip. Show: Zhane outro a segment and mention the Music news Story: Correction to previous story about solo women going by only middle name. Gabrielle not the only one, Shannon was too. Clip of "Let the Music Play." played. Show: Kareem Abdul Jabar outros a segment Chart: 12 songs by solo men this week Story: How Bonnie Raitt comes up with songs for her albums. Brief: Us3 on how rap & jazz are related Chart: 4 "big" Dance chart hits this week Story: What's next for Gin Blossoms? Interview clip. Story: A fan payed $22000 to hang out with Bruce Springsteen at a concert Show: Melissa Etheridge asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1986 Sneek Peek: "Misled" - Celine Dion Story: Mariah Carey in 3rd place with most top 5s in a row with 11. #1 is Elvis with 21. Story: What Peter Frampton thinks of Big Mountain's remake. Interview clip. Chart: Ace of Base now hold the record for most weeks at #1 for a foreign act.
05/07/94	Show: Shadoe mentions Mothers' Day throughout the show Chart: 14 hits by foreign acts this week QL: Brothers and sisters together at #1? 5 other times other than Ace of Base Show: Celine Dion outros a segment Brief: Alice in Chains' "musical therapy". Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses being a female rocker. Interview clip. Show: Salt-N-Pepa outro a segment Brief: What "Dream on Dreamer" is about. Sneek Peek: "Objects in the Rearview Mirror (May Appear Closer than They Are)" - Meat Loaf Brief: "Neon" songs Story: Upcoming tribute album to Kiss. QL: Has a song ever won the Oscar and Grammy for song of the year as well as hit #1 for the year? Yes, "The Way We Were". Show: Peter Frampton outros a segment and mentions the Guitar contest. Chart: Biggest mover of the decade so far...up 24 for "I Swear". Show: Peter Frampton reads the contest rules/address for the Guitar Month contest. Chart: 11 songs by solo women this week Brief: Some members of All-4-One kept their "day jobs" for a while after forming the group Show: Color Me Badd outro a segment and mention the Flashback Show: Toni Braxton asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1983 Chart: Salt-N-Pepa get their 1st top 10 Story: Lead singer of Crash Test Dummy's unique voice. Interview clip. Chart: Madonna is tied for 1st place for most top 5 hits for a solo woman Show: Richard Marx outros a segment and mentions the Music news Chart: Billboard stopped using Prince's name on the chart and now only uses the symbol Show: Alice Cooper asks for the Music News Show: AT40 goes back to playing the original version of Big Mountain's "Baby I Love Your way"/ Chart: "The Sign" is only 1 week away from becoming the longest running #1 in AT40 history Show: Shadoe says the chart date is April 30.
05/14/94	Show: Member of Us3 outros a segment and mentions the Music News Brief: Alice in Chains' songs have had positive impact on fans Story: Babyface's advice to songwriters. Interview clip. Story: Most popular girls names in top 40 hits. Brief: Rosco Martinez's brother is a big help to him. Chart: 10 songs by solo women this week Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment Story: R. Kelly says singing came naturally to him. Show: Haddaway outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Until I Fall Away" - Gin Blossoms Brief: All-4-One's beginnings Show: Shadoe welcomes 100,000,000 new listeners this week, from radio stations in China and India Story: How Tevin Cambell goes to school and has a music career. Interview clip. Story: Salt-N-Pepa's new exercise video. Brief: Mariah Carey is not planning on having any children soon and plans to in her late 20s/early 30s Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Show: Member of Gin Blossoms asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1984 Show: Different mix of "Baby I Love Your Way" played once again Chart: 7 soundtrack hits this week Story: Prince is teaming with Ice Cube for a new video Story: "The Sign" now spends the most weeks at #1 for any song in AT40 history, 14 weeks
05/21/94	Story: Singer for Alice in Chains' views on success. Chart: 17 hits by groups this week Show: Sheryl Crow outros a segment Brief: The Cranberries first trip to L.A. Show: Meat Loaf outros a segment and mentions the Music News Story: How Rosco Martinez got started in music. Interview clip. Chart: 16 newcomers this week Brief: "Mirror" songs Chart: 6 remakes this week Show: Member of Us3 intros a segment Show: Melissa Etheridge discusses "Come to My Window". Interview clip. Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment Story: AT40 Comparison Corner: Different versions of "The Power of Love". Clips played. Chart: 11 hits by solo women this week Story: AT40 Special Report: "Great Music Experience" concert. Interview clip with INXS's lead singer. Chart: Now a 3 way tie for acts with most top 40 hits without a top 10. Show: Member of Zhane intros the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Crazy" - Aerosmith Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Chart: Mariah Carey ends her 39 week stay in the the top 10. Show: Member of Mr. Big asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Show: All-4-One outro a segment Brief: Madonna's 7 movie hits listed Story: Prince ties the record for most years in a row with a top 10 hit, 12. Prince is tied with Ringo Starr. Story: First time a song has hit #1 twice as a remake, "Baby I Love Your Way". Show: Original single version of "Baby I Love Your Way" is played again. Show: Shadoe does not give the chart date.
05/28/94	Brief: Release of Doo-Wop box set Chart: 2 acts this week have charted in '70s,'80s and '90s Story: Joshua Kadison is being compared to early Elton John. Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment Chart: Mariah has had 12 top 40 hits in 3 years Brief: Singer of the Cranberries gets her confidence from her mother Chart: 14 hits by newcomers this week Show: Actor DeForest Kelley asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1966 Chart: Longest time between a TV show hitting the air and any version of its theme making the top 40. 34 years now for the Flintstones. Story: How Melissa Etheridge got her record deal. Interview clip. Show: Richard Marx outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Wild Night" - John Mellencamp & Me'shell Ndegeocello Brief: This week there are acts who go only by their last name or their middle name or their first name. Brief: Some of lyrics for Bonnie Raitt's latest cd are written by her husband. Story: Billy Joel is one of Richard Marx's biggest influences. Interview clip. Show: Toni Braxton outros a segment Story: Salt-N-Pepa say their concerts are rated "R". Chart: 1st Canadian band to hit AT40 in 1990s: Crash Test Dummies Brief: Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories get their name from a book Brief: Clip of General Public's first top 40 hit played. QL: Have any acts hit #1 with their first 3 or 4 singles? Andy Gibb did it with 3 and Mariah Carey with 5. Show: different mix of "Baby I Love Your Way" played once again Show: Member of All-4-One intros the Music News Show: "I'll Remember" edited down to 2:30 Story: First time in 37 years that a song has hit #1 on the country and pop charts, but by different artists. Show: Shadoe does not give the chart date.
06/04/94	Show: Member of Us3 outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: Member of Extreme intros the Music News Story: Meat Loaf discusses his latest cd and the road to get there. Interview clip. Chart: Elton John has charted at least once per year since 1970. Show: Celine Dion asks for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "The Place Where You Belong" - Shai Brief: Melissa Etheridge will participate in a benefit concert Chart: 12 hits by solo women this week QL: 2 remakes of the same song in top 40 at same time? Yes. "Unchained Melody". Clip played. Story: When Gin Blossoms first realized they were going to make it. Interview clip. Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment Show: Tevin Cambell outros a segment Chart: 17 ballads this week Story: AT40 Comparison Corner: Clip of original "I'll Take You There" played. Show: Shadoe mentions getting entries for the Guitar contest from all over the world. AT40 hopes to announce the winners "in a couple of weeks". [winners were announce on 12/17/94] Show: All-4-One ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1985 Show: Member of Depeche Mode outros a segment Show: Original single version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played once again. Story: What "Mr. Jones" is all about. Story: All-4-One discuss becoming famous. Interview clip. Show: Shadoe does not give the chart date.
06/11/94	Brief: Meat Loaf once studied Shakespear Brief: Other artists with songs titled "Crazy" Story: Sheryl Crow discusses singing backup for Michael Jackson. Interview clip. Show: Sheryl Crow outros a segment and mentions the Music News Brief: Leader of the band Argent co-wrote "Beautiful in My Eyes". Chart: 11 songs by solo men this week Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses her influences and meeting her idols. Interview clip. Sneek Peek: "Prayer for the Dying" - Seal Story: Salt-N-Pepa have been accused of "man-bashing". Story: Correction to previous story about consecutive top 5 hits. Janet has 12 straight top 5 hits, moving Mariah down to 5th place. Story: Acts with "people" in the their name. Chart: 5 songs by British Acts this week Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Story: Prince's acceptance speech at a recent awards show. Show: Member of Big Mountain asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1971 Story: 7 acts have taken their first hit and cd in the USA to #1 Show: Shadoe does not give the chart date.
06/18/94	Guest Hosts: Meshach Taylor and & J.C. Wendall Show: "Father's Day Edition" of the show. Show: Shadoe intros the guest hosts in several segments Chart: 5 remakes this week Story: Richard Marx discusses being a "sex symbol". Interview clip. Sneek Peek: "Willing to Forgive" - Aretha Franklin Story: Tim Rice discusses working with Elton John. Interview clip. Brief: The title of Crash Test Dummies' top 10 is the first top 10 title to have no vowels in it. Chart: 12 newcomers this week Flashback: 1976 Chart: 2 teen stars this week Story: One of Jon Secada's scariest moments. Interview clip. Story: "Big" and "Little" acts in the top 40 Show: Alternate version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played again Show: Clip of original country version of "I Swear" played. Show: This is the final time the chart date is given
06/25/94	Show: In a rare event, the #40 jingle is not played. Show: Last week's #1 played Chart: 12 solo men this week Show: Richard Marx outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: Member of Us3 intros the Music News Brief: Fact sent in via a letter: Titles of Gabrielle's 2 hits are titles of famous songs by other groups Brief: Review of Beck songs read Show: Extended version of a show jingle played Story: Ovis discusses "Regular Thang". Interview clip. Story: Tim Rice discusses how writing the songs fit into making an animated movie. Interview clip. Show: Shadoe reads a letter from a person thanking AT40 for airing their LDD. Chart: 9 songs by solo women this week QL: How many remakes of prior top 40 hits have hit #1? 15. Show: Actor John Ritter outros a segment Show: Ovis asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1991 Sneek Peek: "Sleeping in My Car" - Roxette Show: Alternate version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played again Show: Member of Big Mountain outros a segment Show: Jon Secada intros a segment Story: Songs with "Jones" as a last name in a song title Brief: Toni Braxton believes in good grooming Story: Previous versions of "Don't Turn Around". Clips played.
07/02/94	Brief: Beck's thoughts on "Loser" Show: Jon Secada intros a segment with 4th of July wishes. Story: Jim Steinman discusses mixing opera and rock and roll. Interview clip. Show: Meat Loaf outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: Roxette intro a segment Show: Member of M People intro the Music News Show: Ovis outros his song Story: Joshua Kadison was not looking for a music career Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses playing live in clubs. Interview clip. Brief: Solo women who are "rock acts" listed. QL: Who is the male singer who has written the most #1s? - Paul McCartney Show: Member of All-4-One outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Show: Shadoe briefly discusses how they come up with the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "''Round Here" - Counting Crows Chart: Gin Blossoms have been in the top 40 for 44 consecutive weeks with different songs Chart: 4 remakes this week Brief: Clip of original "Wild Night" played. Chart: 4 hits by duos this week Brief: Ace of Base's record company originally didn't want them to make a record using their current sound. Story: Aerosmith released a song via the internet. It takes 60-90 minutes to download. Brief: David Foster's endorsement of Celine Dion Show: Chris Isaak intros a segment Story: Prince threw a birthday party for his new symbol name Show: Pointer Sisters ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1973 Show: Original single version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played once again. Show: Elton John outros a segment Chart: 8 solo women this week Story: Madonna now has the most #2 hits. Story: All-4-One are made up of different races.
07/09/94	Show: Last show aired in the USA Show: Last week's #1 played Show: Member of All-4-One outros and mentions the Music News Story: Ovis discusses participating in Mardis Gras parades in New Orleans. Interview clip. Chart: Garth Brooks debuts his only AT40 hit. Chart: 13 ballads this week Brief: Toad the Wet Sprocket tried to have a less polished sound on their latest cd. Show: Melissa Etheridge intros a segment Chart: 5 movie hits this week Story: Member of M People discusses their live shows. Interview clip. Brief: Ace of Base say they're not that popular in Sweeden because they sing in English. Show: Member of M People asks for the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Afternoons and Coffeespoons" - Crash Test Dummies Story: Member of Gin Blossoms discusses writing "Until I Fall Away". Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros a segment Story: Stars of Aerosmith's latest videos. Story: Collective Soul took matters into their own hands and made their own album. Show: PM Dawn ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1988 QL: What the first song played on AT40? "The End of Our Road" - Marvin Gaye Chart: 7 hits by solo women this week Show: Toni Braxton outros a segment Story: Ace of Base is the first group to have their first 3 single releases go to #1 Show: Shadoe changes his outro to his original "friend in the Void".
07/16/94	Show: Joey Lawrence outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: Jon Bon Jovi asks for the Music News Story: Tevin discusses working with Babyface. Interview clip. Chart: 13 newcomers Story: AT40 Comparison Corner: Clip of original "Hard Luck Woman" played. Story: Richard Marx on making his latest hit. Story: Member of M People discusses "Movin' on Up." Interview clip. Chart: 4 remakes this week Show: Celine Dion outros a segment Brief: Songs with "car" or "cars" in the title. Chart: 13 songs by solo men this week Sneek Peek: "Longview" - Green Day Story: Prince's retail stores Story: Member of Big Mountain discusses what it's like to have a #1. Interview clip. Show: Alternate version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played Show: Member of Big Mountain outros a segment Chart: 5 songs by British acts this week Brief: Collective Soul got their name from a book Show: Member of Roxette asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1980 Chart: 6 of the top 10 songs hold their place QL: Who has most Dance chart #1s? Madonna Show: KC of KC & the Sunshine Band outros a segment Show: Shadoe announces he will be in South Africa next week and that there will be a guest host. Show: Members of All-4-One outro a segment Chart: Ace of Base move into 2nd place for most consecutive weeks in the top 10 w/ different songs w/ 40 weeks. Show: Shadoe changes his outro to his original "friend in the Void".
07/23/94	Guest Host: Joe Cipriano Show: Last weeks's top 3 listed, and last week's #1 played in its entirety. Chart: 13 songs by solo men this week Show: Shadoe calls in from South Africa with a report. Story: Members of M People discuss each other's talents. Interview clip. Show: M People outro a segment Brief: Garth Brooks' performance at a benefit concert Story: Counting Crows recorded their debut in a mansion rather than a studio Chart: 16 songs by groups Sneek Peek: "All I Want Is You" - U2 Show: Shadoe calls in with a report on South Africa's music scene. Show: Original version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played once again Show: LDD is from someone in Pennyslvania...but supposedly they could never hear their song since AT40 was no longer heard in the USA. Story: Model in John Mellecamp's latest video Flashback: 1978 Show: Shadoe calls in with his plans of visiting other places in South Africa Show: Eddie Money outros a segment and mentions the guest host Show: Member of Fleetwood Mac intros a segment and mentions the guest host Story: Ace of Base have been at #1 for 26 weeks of the first year they've been on the chart. Show: Both Joe & Shadoe say Shadoe will return next week, but he does not.
07/30/94	Guest Host: Adrienne Walker Show: Adrienne says Shadoe decided to extend his stay in South Africa. Story: Live have been together since middle school. Interview clip. Chart: 9 songs by foreign acts this week Story: How an exchange student helped get Roxette get popular in the USA. Show: Member of Roxette outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: 11 songs by solo men this week Show: Richard Marx intros his song Story: Prince's benefit concerts Story: How Big Mountain came to record "Baby I Love Your Way". Interview clip. Show: Alternate version of "Baby I Loved Your Way" played once again. Show: Jon Secada outros a segment and mentions the guest host Show: Keith Sweat intros a segment and mentions the guest host Chart: 18 songs by groups this week Story: Erasure gave Tom Jones 3 songs, but Tom didn't use any of them. Chart: 5 songs by British Acts Sneek Peek: "Sweet Sensual Love" - Big Mountain Show: Toni Braxton outros a segment Flashback: 1985 Story: What All-4-One thought when they first heard their song on the radio. Interview clip.
08/06/94	Show: Shadoe thanks his guest hosts Show: Last week's #1 song played in full Story: Brothers helping each other get top 40 hits Chart: 14 songs by newcomers this week Story: Shadoe discusses the different languages used in South Africa Brief: "Hard Luck Woman" is not available as a single Story: More on Prince's benefit concert (also mentioned last week) Sneek Peek: "All I Wanna Do" - Sheryl Crow Show: Richard Marx outros a segment Chart: 8 foreign acts Brief: Big Mountain are not in the business to make money Show: Regular single version of "Baby I Love Your Way" played once again. Story: Melissa Etheridge describes how she plays live to large audiences. Interview clip. Story: Leader of Counting Crows was invited to sing at the 1993 Rock N Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. Story: Collecting Madonna memorabilia is a good investment according to one "expert". Chart: 4 British acts this week Story: Gin Blossoms' first show was on a Christmas day Story: Shadoe discusses more of his trip to South Africa. Show: M People ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1979 Show: Member of Us3 outros a segment Chart: 2 R&B #1s this week Brief: Other attempts to make pop versions of country hits Story: "The Lion King" is being released in 26 different languages Story: Ace of Base are not the biggest band in Sweden.
08/13/94	Story: Return of "December 1963 (Oh What a Night)". 4 Seasons now the longest charting group in history. Story: Origins of the band Live. Interview clip. Show: Member of Roxette outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: 11 songs by solo men this week Brief: Collage's life outside music Story: Title of Toad the Wet Sprocket's latest cd comes from story of Don Quixote Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Story: "Black" songs in the 1990s Sneek Peek: "Good Times" - Edie Brickell Show: Shadoe gives the wrong title for Melissa Etheridge's new single Brief: George Clinton asked for lead singer of Counting Crows' autograph Story: Madonna almost didn't get to record her latest hit. Brief: Madonna has had 7 movie hits Story: Toni Braxton discusses her songwriting. Interview clip. Chart: 4 duos this week Show: Joey Lawrence asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1986 Story: Story of Me’shell Ndegeocello Show: Members of All-4-One outro a segment Brief: Leader of Collective Soul hasn't had his own place in 4 years Chart: 14 hits by newcomers this week Chart: Ace of Base are now in 2nd place for groups with the most weeks at #1, 29. Show: Shadoe changes his ending to "your friend in the void".
08/20/94	Brief: Musical tastes of the Meat Puppets. Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Show: Acoustic version of "Selling the Drama" played. Show: Member of Live outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Games People Play" - Inner Circle Brief: Enigma will not tour. Brief: Coolio wants to be an actor Story: Kiss's reactions to artists' performances on the Kiss tribute cd. Chart: 9 songs by solo men this week Chart: 14 songs by newcomers this week Story: Boyz II Men discuss how it was working with Babyface. Interview clip. Brief: When the inspiration came to the songwriter of "I'll Remember". QL: Has a group spent a year on the chart? Yes, many. Pat Boone is the record holder with 169 weeks. Story: Why Steve Perry left Journey. Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: 5 foreign acts this week Story: Jon Secada discusses his first professional gig. Interview clip. Show: All-4-One ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1990 Story: How Me’shell Ndegeocello came to sing on "Wild Night". Show: Elton John outros Story: Slowest climbing song to hit #1: "Stay" by Lisa Loeb at 17 weeks. Show: Shadoe changes his ending to "your friend in the void".
08/27/94	Brief: Prince's listening party Story: What "Fall Down" is about. Show: Joey Lawrence outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: Meat Loaf intros the Music News Show: Robin Leach intros a segment Story: Amy Grant discusses recording her latest cd. Interview clip. Story: Coolio used firefighting to help straighten out his life. Chart: 11 songs by solo women this week Sneek Peek: "Letitgo" - Prince QL: What is the song that spent the most weeks at #2? "Waiting for a Girl Like You" - Foreigner at 10 weeks. Clip played. Show: Shadoe says that there are 10 hits by solo women, but earlier he said 11. Story: Lead singer of Soundgarden discusses the influence of "Hey Jude" on his life. Interview clip. Show: All-4-One outro a segment Brief: Rumors about Mariah Carey Show: Member of Live asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Story: How success has altered Seal's perspective. Chart: 7 one named artists this week Story: What "If You Go" is about along with Jon Secada's album. Show: LDD is from someone in Ohio (who shouldn't be hearing it as AT40 is no longer heard in USA) Story: Last Disney soundtrack to hit #1 - Mary Poppins. Medley played. Story: Women who wrote a song, sang the lead vocals, and hit #1.
09/03/94	Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment Story: Music critics who became top 40 artists. Show: Deborah Harry asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1981 Brief: Gene Simmons was once a teacher Chart: 11 songs by solo men this week Brief: Usual lead singer of 4 Seasons does not sing lead for most of "December 1963". Show: Barry White outros a segment Story: Spin Doctors recorded most of their songs for their latest release during a snowstorm. Sneek Peek: "Circle of Life" - Elton John Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses recreating the live experience in a recording studio. Interview clip. Chart: 10 hits by solo women this week Story: Mariah Carey has the biggest selling album in the 1990s for a woman. Story: Sheryl Crow discusses the real "Tuesday Night Music Club". Interview clip. Chart: 5 one word titles this week Show: Melissa Etheridge asks for the Music News Brief: L.A. Reid & Babyface have split up as writing partners. Story: Member of Ace of Base on why they are popular. Show: Shadoe changes his ending to "your friend in the void".
09/10/94	Sneek Peek: "Whipped" - Jon Secada Brief: Where Candlebox got their name Chart: 11 newcomers this week Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses "I'm the Only One". Interview clip. Chart: 3 movie soundtrack songs Chart: 11 songs by solo men Brief: What TAFKAP means. Story: All-4-One got together via karaoke Chart: "Come to My Window" is the slowest climbing top 40 hit in history Story: Singer of Soundgarden started out by playing the drums. Interview clip. Show: Jimmy Stewart impersonator outros a segment Story: Babyface conned the Jackson 5 promoter into meeting the group. Show: Members of Cheap Trick ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1988 Brief: John Mellencamp's concert at a trade event Story: Groups have ruled the chart for the past 32 weeks Show: Staffer Bruce Goldberg leaves the show
09/17/94	Brief: Madonna's upcoming cd Chart: 12 hits by solo women this week Story: Aaliyah is first among all artists when artists are listed alphabetically Story: All about the group Real McCoy Story: All-4-One's fun in the studio. Interview clip. Show: Member of Duran Duran asks for the Music News Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Brief: The only group to hit #1 before and after the Beatles is the 4 Seasons Brief: Singer of Gin Blossoms used to just be their guitarist Show: Gin Blossoms outro a segment and mention the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Interstate Love Song" - Stone Temple Pilots Brief: Crystal Waters wrote "100% Pure Love" after listening to call-in radio shows Show: Melissa Etheridge intros a segment Story: Member of Soundgarden on being compared to Led Zepplin. Interview clip. Chart: Ace of Base have been in the top 10 for 49 consecutive weeks with different songs, a record for AT40. Show: Member of Soundgarden asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1970 Chart: 14 songs by groups this week Story: John Mellencamp used to be known as one of most obnoxious rock stars around. Show: Shadoe changes his ending to "your friend in the void".
09/24/94	Show: Aaron Neville asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1986 Brief: Sophie B. Hawkins rode her bicycle to and from an awards show in New York City Story: Candlebox say they are the 2nd generation of Seattle based grunge groups Show: Member of Us3 intros the Music News Story: Amy Grant discusses what impact she wants her songs to have on her listeners. Interview clip. Story: Melissa Etheridge's visit to the White House Chart: 11 songs by solo women this week Story: Jon Secada discusses his musical family. Interview clip. Show: Sheryl Crow outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Closer" - Nine Inch Nails Story: How the original version of "Endless Love" came to be. Story: Tina Turner once did a version of "Don't Turn Around". Clip played. Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Story: Boyz II Men replaced the Lion King soundtrack at #1 on the album chart.
10/01/94	Brief: All-4-One like to perform acapella QL: Album with most #1s? "Bad" - Michael Jackson Chart: 10 songs by solo women this week Brief: "Fantastic Voyage" is also the title of an older movie Show: Ice-T asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1982 Brief: Mariah Carey on being compared to Whitney Houston Story: Candlebox take their music seriously Brief: Seal wants to be famous to prove a point Story: Member of Gin Blossoms discusses on how he came into music. Interview clip. Brief: Amy Grant recorded her latest album in her home studio Show: Member of Boyz II Men intros the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "I'd Give Anything" - Gerald LeVert Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment Chart: 15 songs by groups this week Brief: Melissa Etheridge became political with the 1992 election year. Story: Singer of Black Hole Sun describes the first band he was in. Interview clip. Chart: 36 newcomers so far this year. Could be a record. Story: 4 acts to have hit the top 10 with 2 different versions of the same song. Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment Story: How John Mellencamp & Me’shell Ndegeocello came together to record "Wild Night."
10/08/94	Chart: 10 sons by solo men Show: Jon Secada outros Brief: Singer of Stone Temple Pilots says being near water comforts him Show: All-4-One intro Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Something's Always Wrong" - Toad the Wet Sprocket Brief: Des'ree's influences Story: Members of Erasure met each other through an ad Brief: Toni Braxton was not allowed to dance as a child Story: Elton John's concerts for AIDS charity Brief: Madonna's new sound Chart: 14 songs by groups Chart: 2 Seattle bands this week Story: Member of Green Day got into a fight at Woodstock '94 Show: Member of Boyz II Men outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: Melissa Etheridge is 1st solo woman to have a song spend 30 weeks in the top 40 Show: Deborah Harry intros the Music News Brief: Rock fans buy twice as many cds as country fans and 4 times more than rap fans (according to Shadoe) Story: Tim Rice discusses which songs of his will hold up over time. Interview clip. Story: Ace of Base spent nearly a year in the top 10 with different songs (51 weeks). Chart: 2 acts get their 1st top 10 hit this week Brief: The 4 Seasons named themselves after a bowling alley Story: "Endless" hits Chart: 4 movie hits this week Story: Babyface discusses the keys to his success. Interview clip. Show: member of Gin Blossoms asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Chart: 1st time in 36 weeks without a group at #1
10/15/94	Chart: 12 newcomers this week Show: Twilight Zone music used in background QL: What's the fastest climbing #1? 2 weeks "Purple People Eater" and "Can't Buy Me Love" (Several people wrote in) Brief: Where title of REM's latest hit comes from Story: Story of the group Mazzy Star Chart: 9 solo women this week Story: Dead Eye Dick discusses their hit. Interview clip. Story: Bootleg tapes of Prince songs Chart: Elton John is in 2nd place for male solo singer with most gold singers. Elvis is first. Story: Soundgarden's thoughts on the success of their latest cd Chart: 17 songs by groups this week Note: Shadoe sounds like he wasn't finished at the end of a segment, though it is not cut off. Sneek Peek: "Allison Road" - Gin Blossoms Brief: Lisa Keith sings backup on Amy Grant's latest Show: Amy Grant outros a segment Brief: Pretender's lead singer's gives advice to aspiring singers in liner notes of cd Story: Crystal Waters is a poet Story: Group with longest time between top 10 hits. 4 Seasons, 18 years+ Show: Member of Roxette outros a segment and mentions the Flashback Show: Member of Dead Eye Dick asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Show: An acoustic version of "Wild Night" is played. Story: Sheryl Crow discusses her musical upbringing. Interview clip.
10/22/94	Brief: Disney has released a companion album to the Lion King soundtrack Brief: Leader of Counting Crows wants their music to be timeless Story: How Prince is getting ready for his new tour Brief: Sophie B Hawkins got her start playing drums Brief: Toad the Wet Sprocket were invited to a private tour of the White House Story: Gin Blossoms on connections between music and weather. Interview clip. Brief: Elvis had over 100 top 40 hits. Elton John has just over 50. Show: Barry White outros a segment. Story: AT40 comparison corner: clip of original "Turn the Beat Around" played Sneek Peek: "Einstein on the Beach" - Counting Crows Brief: Biggest influence of one of members of Candlebox Story: How Dead Eye Dick's career started QL: Most weeks at #1 in AT40 history? 14 weeks. "The Sign" - Ace of Base Story: Jon Bon Jovi's wife isn't a fan of the group's type of music Show: Jon Bon Jovi outros Brief: Crystal Waters is proud of her latest cd Show: Tia Carerre asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1977 Story: Last time an act was in the top 40 with 2 different names - Four Seasons Brief: Real McCoy is first act in nearly 30 years from Berlin to make top 40 Chart: 17 songs by solo women this week Story: How Me’shell Ndegeocello came to sing on "Wild Night". Interview clip.
10/29/94	Chart: Nirvana's only AT40 hit debuts. (They had 3 previous charted songs on Casey's Top 40) 90s Superstar Debut: Hootie & the Blowfish Chart: Janet now ties Michael Jackson for most cds with 6 or more hits Story: Eagles return to the chart Brief: Jon Secada sings his songs in both English and Spanish on his latest tour Story: How Soundgarden got their name. Interview clip. Brief: Amy Grant is "really getting into golf" this year Show: Steve Perry intros the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Dance Naked" - John Mellencamp Brief: Des'ree wrote her first song at age 13 Chart: 9 songs by solo women Story: Why Gloria Estefan wanted to remake "Turn the Beat Around". Interview clip. Show: Shadoe says they will try to play a different mix of Gloria Estefan's hit next week. Brief: Candlebox's unexpected album sales Brief: 1st impressions of a member of Mazzy Star for the other member Brief: REM's latest cd debuted at #1 Show: Brian Ferry outros a segment and mentions the Music News Story: Story of Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders. Show: Shadoe misstates the title of Babyface's hit in the outro and intro Story: John Mellencamp's recovering health Brief: 4 Seasons previous band names Show: Me’shell Ndegeocello asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1992 Brief: Melissa Etheridge performed at the Elvis tribute concert Story: Madonna is in a tie for 3rd place for most top 10s in rock history. Elvis Presley is 1st. Story: Sheryl Crow's 1st album went nowhere at first
11/05/94	Story: Counting Crows' rainy concert experience Chart: 3 bands from Seattle this week Story: Rapper Lucas' "sound" Story: Jon Secada part in high school musical Brief: Aerosmith's exhaustive tour Brief: Amy Grant's early music discoveries Show: LDD is a song that did not chart "Love Is All Around" - Wet Wet Wet Story: Where Hootie & the Blowfish got their name Story: Elton John & his songwriting partner actually wrote the song while in the same room. Interview clip. Chart: 21 songs by groups this week Story: Gloria Estefan's latest cd is made up of remakes of Gloria's favorite songs Chart: 14 newcomers this week Show: Steve Perry asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1988 Chart: Gin Blossoms have been in the top 40 for 62 weeks in a row with different songs Story: History of one of Mazzy Star's members Story: Over 100,000 girls showed up for a part in Dead Eye Dick's video. Interview clip. Show: Member of Big Mountain outros a segment Brief: Ace of Base are thought of as "peasants" at home in Sweden Sneek Peek: "Every Day of the Week" - Jade Brief: Babyface's first love note in 1st grade Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses "devils and angels" in her songwriting. Interview clip. Brief: Foreign man/woman duos
11/12/94	Story: Lenny Kravitz discusses meeting Aerosmith's Steven Tyler. Interview clip. Chart: 6 hits by solo men this week Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment Story: Member of Nirvana recalls the first time their mother saw them in concert Chart: 7 foreign acts this week Brief: 1st time Elton John & Tim Rice wrote together was in 1982 Chart: Record for longest gap between top 40 hits for a living person is held by Jimmy Cliff Show: Jon Bon Jovi outros a segment and mentions the Music News Chart: 22 songs by groups this week Brief: Luther Vandross was part of a performance for the President at Ford's Theater Chart: Gin Blossoms have been in the countdown for 63 weeks now Brief: Lisa Loeb's likes and dislikes Show: Jade outro a segment and mention the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Blind Man" - Aerosmith Story: Me’shell Ndegeocello's odd jobs before making it big. Interview clip. Story: Connections between the 4 Seasons and the Beatles Show: Melissa Etheridge outros a segment Brief: Melissa Etheridge doesn't want to talk about her "alternative lifestyle" anymore. Show: Barry White intros the Flashback Flashback: 1981 Story: Reviews of Sheryl Crow concerts
11/19/94	Chart: 2 acts from Philadelphia this week Story: What Tim Rice feels about being part of the Disney legacy. Interview clip. Show: Members of All-4-One outro a segment Story: Former jobs of member of Nirvana Brief: Candlebox's use of a drum machine Story: John Mellencamp was once a TV cameraman Story: Lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and his relationship with his father Brief: Aerosmith's prank on Collective Soul Story: What Dead Eye Dick's album style is. Interview clip. Show: Member of Stereo MCs outros a segment and mentions Sneek Peek Brief: Toad the Wet Sprocket's first album cost $650 to make Chart: 22 songs by groups this week Sneek Peek: "How Many Ways" - Toni Braxton Story: Member of REM was featured in Sports Illustrated Brief: Lead singer of 4 Seasons almost lost his hearing Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment Brief: Crystal Waters wants people to listen closely to her lyrics Chart: 8 songs by solo women this week Show: Jade ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Brief: Boyz II Men are named after a New Edition song Story: Madonna's career may be a form of therapy. Story: Sheryl Crow started writing songs at age 13 Chart: "All I Wanna Do" is the biggest song by a solo woman this year
11/26/94	QL: (from various letters) Who's had the longest gap between top 10 hits overall? Roy Orbison. Show: Jon Secada outros a segment and mentions the Flashback Show: Aaron Neville asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1984 Chart: 23 hits by groups this week Story: Eagles got started as Linda Rondstat's backup group Story: Brief history of career of Lucas Chart: 4 songs by solo men Brief: Songwriting style of Stone Temple Pilots Story: How "Turn the Beat Around" came to be on "The Specialist" soundtrack. Interview clip. Chart: 16 newcomers this week Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment and mentions Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "When We Dance" - Sting Brief: John Mellencamp enjoys producing records as well as performing on them Brief: Lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish is a Barry Manilow fan Story: Janet has always wanted to work at McDonalds for a week. Show: Steve Perry outros a segment Brief: How Babyface got his nickname Brief: Crystal Waters didn't plan on singing dance music Show: 9 songs by solo women this week Show: Member of Dead Eye Dick intros the Music News Show: Shadoe mentions that they year-end show will be 50 positions, "year-end top 50 countdown" Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses her new backing band. Interview clip. Brief: Madonna has the most #1 Dance hits Chart: Only 3rd German act to hit #1, Real McCoy. 1st time since 1970s.
12/03/94	Story: Eagles comeback album Show: Member of Cranberries outros a segment and mentions the Sneek Peek Show: The Sneek Peek is not played in the next segment after its mention as is usually the case. Instead, the Music News is aired. Chart: 23 hits by groups this week Story: Story of Lucas Brief: Mazzy Star has a remake of a Doors song on their latest cd Brief: Jade appear on an episode of BH:90210 this season Story: Me’shell Ndegeocello received a musical "scholarship". Interview clip. Brief: Des'ree's influences Story: 4 PM's original band name and its problems Brief: Janet's new film project Sneek Peek: "Sun's Gonna Rise" - Sass Jordan Story: Gin Blossoms discuss the club they played in the first time as Gin Blossoms. Interview clip. Brief: Crystal Waters' aunt is on a US Postage stamp Chart: 9 songs by solo women this week Show: 2 LDDs this week, and both are from Singapore Chart: Both John Mellencamp and Boyz II Men are back-to-back with their own hits Show: Celine Dion asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1991 Story: "Secret" is also about spirituality, not just a love song. Chart: Only 2nd time in 1990s with a foreign duo at #1
12/10/94	Show: Jon Secada outros a segment Chart: 21 songs by groups Story: Jon Secada wants Urban radio to accept his music Brief: Mazzy Star do not like to do interviews Story: Counting Crows describing how making money works in the music industry. Story: Story behind "Zombie". Story: Gloria Estefan discusses the video shoot for "Turn the Beat Around". Interview clip. Show: All-4-One intro the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Self Esteem" - Offspring Story: Babyface met his wife on the video shoot for "Whip Appeal" Story: About Robert Altman's latest movie and its soundtrack, including "Here Comes the Hotstepper". Brief: David Crosby sings supporting vocals on "Hold My Hand". Story: About the music scene in Tempe Arizona. Interview clip. Brief: Crystal Waters wrote her latest hit after hearing relationship complaints on the radio Show: Member of Dead Eye Dick outros a segment and mentions the Flashback Show: Actor DeForest Kelley asks for the Flashback Show: Star Trek sound effects used Flashback: 1986 Story: 4 different producers on Madonna's latest cd. Chart: 9 songs by solo women this week Show: Live version of "I'm the Only One" played. Story: The 3 different German acts to hit #1 all spent 3 weeks at #1.
12/17/94	Chart: 9 songs by foreign acts this week Story: Travels of Andru Donalds in making his career Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment and mention the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Creep" - TLC Show: Shadoe incorrectly says the name of TLC's new album Brief: Lessons learned by Tom Petty Brief: How Counting Crows got their name Show: Background guitar music used in teasing the Guitar Month story and with the story itself Story: Winners announced for the Guitar Month contest. Shadoe gives reasons why the results are so delayed. Chart: 10 songs by female artists this week Story: Aerosmith went online for a cyberspace "tour". Brief: Lessons Babyface learned from his failed message to his first wife Chart: 21 hits by groups this week Story: Des'ree talked to herself and came up with her hit. Interview clip. Show: Member of Gin Blossoms outros a segment Story: Story behind "What's the Frequency Kenneth?" Show: Des'ree intros the Flashback Flashback: 1975 Story: 2nd song to hit top 10 in 3 decades - "Sukiyaki". 1st song was "The Locomotion". Show: Shadoe mentions they will try to play a dance mix of "Secret" soon. Brief: Melissa Etheridge's special on VH-1 Story: Correction on previous story of acts from Berlin to chart. Nena did it 10 years ago.
12/24/94	Annual Christmas show Show: Holiday Wishes from "Beauty" & the "Beast" Show: Holiday wishes from Celine Dion Brief: Mariah Carey's Christmas cd Chart: An actual Christmas song debuts - "All I Want for Christmas is You" - Mariah Carey Show: TLC with Holiday Wishes Show: Jon Secada with Holiday Wishes Show: Boyz II Men intro the Flashback Flashback: 1987 Show: Spin Doctors with Holiday Wishes Story: Vanessa Williams on Broadway Show: Sting with Holiday Wishes Show: Aaron Neville with Holiday Wishes Brief: Trouble at a holiday concert with Alternative acts Show: Richard Marx with Holiday Wishes Brief: Aerosmith offering a free screensaver online Show: Live version of "Zombie" played Story: Actor Jack Palance discusses voice acting in "The Swan Princess". Interview clip. Show: Roxette with Holiday Wishes Show: Shadoe's daughter reads her letter to Santa Claus. Show: "Let It Snow" by Gloria Estefan played [Shadoe says "You Gotta Be is down 4 to #12 - correct? seg 2.6] Show: Amy Grant with Holiday Wishes Show: Meat Loaf with Holiday Wishes Story: Actor John Cleese discusses voice acting in "The Swan Princess". Interview clip. Show: En Vogue with Holiday Wishes Show: 4 PM with Holiday Wishes and they intro their song (including its position on the chart) Show: Instead of Sneek Peek, a Christmas Extra is played "The Christmas Song" - 4 PM Show: Melissa Etheridge with Holiday Wishes Show: Jon Bon Jovi with Holiday Wishes Show: Genesis with Holiday Wishes Show: Boyz II Men sing a brief version of "Silent Night" and give Holiday wishes.
12/31/94	Year-End Show. Only time in Shadoe era that only a top 50 is used Chart: Top new vocal act of the year: All-4-One Story: Members of All-4-One discuss their new fame. Interview clip. Chart: 9 remakes in the year-end show Chart: 11 movie songs Show: Member of Big Mountain outros a segment Show: Toni Braxton intros a segment Chart: "Dreams" is the lowest peaking song on this chart. Peaked at #20. Chart: Janet & Mariah both have 3 hits on the year-end chart. Brief: One of Gin Blossoms' favorite event of the year Story: How singer of Cranberries met other members of the group. Interview clip. Chart: First woman to score 6 top 40 hits each from 3 albums - Janet Chart: Longest wait from first hit to first top 10 - 24 years - Jimmy Cliff Brief: Common theme of Crystal Waters' cd Story: How Tim Rice came to work with Elton John. Interview clip. Show: Elton John outros his song Chart: Longest charting group in history: 4 Seasons, 38+ years Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses "Come to My Window". Interview clip. Chart: 32 weeks in top 40 for Melissa Etheridge - Most for a solo woman Chart: Only act in history to chart with no name, just a symbol - Prince Story: Melissa Etheridge discusses "I'm the Only One". Interview clip Show: Celine Dion outros a segment Story: First show of Gin Blossoms was on Christmas. Interview clip. Chart: Madonna has most #2 songs - 8 Show: All-4-One outros a segment Chart: Only singer to hit #1 each year of the 1990s so far - Mariah Story: How Me’shell Ndegeocello. came to sing on "Wild Night". Interview clip. Show: Boyz II Men intro a segment Chart: Lisa Loeb had the slowest peaking #1 song in history - 17 weeks Show: Sheryl Crow outros a segment Chart: Top Act of the Year - Ace of Base Story: Sheryl Crow discusses the "Tuesday Night Music Club". Interview clip. Chart: Longest running #1 song in At40 history - 14 weeks for "The Sign".
01/07/95	Brief: John Mellencamp likes music to be spontaneous Chart: 3 remakes this week Story: 2 Unlimited were presented with 80 gold/platinum awards from various countries recently. Story: Singer of Counting Crows thoughts on his songs. Show: Shadoe once again misstates the title of TLC's cd Story: How Vanessa Williams set the feel of her latest cd Chart: 11 songs by solo women this week Chart: "December 1963" not has spent the most weeks in the top 40 in AT40 history, 36 weeks. Brief: Aerosmith's club they own Show: Des'ree intros the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Strong Enough" - Sheryl Crow Story: Dead Eye Dick discuss writing songs. Interview clip. Brief: Cranberries had to learn to trust their lead singer to write songs as well Chart: 2 girl groups this week Story: How Ace of Base came to be. Interview clip. Show: Boyz II Men outro a segment Show: Shadoe calls "I'll Stand by You" a former top 10, but the song peaked at #11. Show: Shadoe misspeaks and says "Allison Road" falls "from 4 to number 15". Instead of down 4 to #15. Story: Sheryl Crow got a gig by visiting a hair salon. Brief: Review of Crystal Waters' latest cd Show: "100% Pure Love" edited down to near 2 minutes Show: Zhane ask for the Flashback Flashback: 1981 Chart: Madonna has the most top 10s for a solo woman in Billboard history. Only 2 acts have more overall, Beatles and Elvis. Show: Member of Shai asks for the Music News Story: Why 4 PM redid "Sukiyaki". Interview clip. Story: Melissa Etheridge's mail from her fans Brief: Boyz II Men's astrological signs Story: 36 times a song has fallen out of #1 and then returned there. This week only 2nd time in 90s to do so as "Another Night" returns to #1.
01/14/95	Story: Gloria Estefan discusses how she recorded her latest cd. Interview clip. Brief: Weezer's video that looks like the "Happy Days" TV show. Brief: Jon Secada's spanish albums sell well to non spanish speakers Chart: 3 solo men this week Chart: 10 newcomers this week Story: How one woman got the band REM together. Show: TLC outro a segment Show: Shadoe corrects his previous errors on the name of TLC's latest cd Brief: Singer of Stone Temple Pilots thoughts on success Chart: 10 songs by solo women Show: Member of Zhane intros the Sneek Peek Sneek Peek: "Better Man" - Pearl Jam QL: Has a song ever taken more than 1 year from its release to hit #1? Several. Record is 6.5 years - "When I'm with You" - Sheriff. Clip played. Story: Member of Boyz II Men discusses their songwriting. Interview clip. Story: Madonna's struggles to get a movie version of "Evita" made. Show: Member of Boyz II Men outros a segment and mentions the Music News Show: The #21 jingle is played instead of #11 Brief: Brief review of Des'ree's latest single Story: Member of Hootie & the Blowfish discusses "Hold My Hand". Interview clip. Show: Melissa Etheridge asks for the Flashback Flashback: 1989 Show: Jon Bon Jovi outros a segment
01/21/95	Brief: Gloria Estefan's husband's appearance in the movie "The Specialist". Interview clip. Chart: 3 songs by solo men this week Sneek Peek: "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" - Urge Overkill Story: Songs with other acts' names in the title. Brief: Why Ace of Base had to travel with bodyguards Story: How Vanessa Williams has changed on her latest cd. Story: Dead Eye Dick's sacrifices. Interview clip. Story: How Jade was created Story: Tom Petty met Elvis when Tom was 10 years old. Show: Jon Secada outros a segment and mentions the Music News Brief: Members of Des'ree's band are like brothers Story: What 4 P.M.'s name means. Interview clip. Show: Alex Van Halen intros the Flashback Flashback: 1984 Show: Sheryl Crow outros a segment Story: Only 2 before in rock history: a song that has returned to #1 twice (total of 3 times).
01/28/95	FINAL AT40 - will be added later