A 1972 JOHNNY WILLIAMS CKLW MONTAGE
Category: CKLW
TOM CLAY: ‘WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO . . .’ CKLW, 1964
— TOM CLAY —
In 1964, Tom Clay, the widely-popular radio personality heard on CKLW in Detroit, used to recite his composition, “What Ever Happened To,” heard more than occasionally during his evening shows while on the air, some 57-years ago.
Adapted from the 1962 motion picture soundtrack album, Mondo Cane, the background instrumental track Tom played, was titled, “More,” heard softly in the background while he recited his self-authored piece, “Whatever Happened . . .” to his large radio teen audience in the Motor City in 1963 and in 1964.
The legendary (and controversial) Detroit radio star was also heard on WJBK (’50s), WQTE (1960) and on WWWW FM (1970). Tom Clay passed away at the age of 66 from lung cancer in Los Angeles, California on November 22, 1995.
Soundtrack music conducted by Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero
CKLW! THE CK 80 SURVEY: THE ‘GREAT EIGHT’ 03/24/64
THIS WEEK 56 YEARS AGO
—CKLW 1964 MARCH—
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The CKLW BIG 50 (plus) hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.
Previewed for the week of March 24-30, 1964
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The above CKLW chart was digitally restored by Motor City Radio Flashbacks
— In Memory of George Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.
Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 03/26/74
CKLW 1974
—MARCH 26—
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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.
Previewed for the week of March 26-April 2, 1974
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— In Memory of George Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.
Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 03/19/68
CKLW 1968
—MARCH 19—
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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.
Previewed for the week of March 19-25, 1968
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— In Memory of George Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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A sincere, thank you, Mrs. Patti Griggs. This featured presentation would have not been possible without your generosity and your continuous support.
Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 01/30/79
CKLW 1970
—JANUARY 30—
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“The listing of records herein is the opinion of CKLW based on its survey of record sales, listener requests and CKLW’s judgement of the record appeal.”
Previewed for the week of January 30, 1979
A WORD ABOUT LEN ROBINSON
Having started as a board-op on CKLW in 1965 for Tom Shannon, to this day, Len Robinson credits Tom as his one major mentor and influence during his early radio career, having worked the Big 8 and radio in general.
Ultimately, having been a CKLW radio personality by the late-1970s, all told, Robinson stressed as well how it was “a great honor” personally, having worked with other big CK radio legends and personalities. Such as Big Jim Edwards, Charlie Van Dyke, Dick Purtan, Brother Bill Gable, Johnny Williams, et al, during the glory years of the Big 8.
And what was his most exciting CKLW moment? Working there as a young, ambitious radio board op a long, long time ago, opening the mike and sayin’, “Tom Shannon is next!“
Thank you Len Robinson, for recently sharing your featured CKLW memories (and photos!) with Motor City Radio Flashbacks. 🙂
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— In Memory of George Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 01/19/70
CKLW 1970
—JANUARY 19—
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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.
Previewed for the week of January 19, 1970
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— In Memory of George Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
NEW! CKLW 800 BACK ON THE RADIO: MARC AVERY
CKLW RECALLED on MOTOR CITY RADIO FLASHBACKS
CKLW-AM 800 * 1984 * MARC AVERY
NEW! MARC AVERY CKLW aircheck date: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1984
— THE MUSIC OF YOUR LIFE on CKLW —
* THE GREG INNIS COLLECTION *
— ACKNOWLEDGEMENT —
A special THANK YOU to senior website contributor GREG INNIS of Livonia, MI., for sharing this CKLW audio memory with Motor City Radio Flashbacks.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! A ‘BIG 30’ CHART BUSTER: 01/01/70!
CKLW 1970
—JANUARY 1—
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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.
Previewed for the week of January 1, 1970
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— In Memory of George Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
BIG 8 CKLW BIG 30 CHART BUSTERS! WEEK OF 12/19/72
CKLW DECEMBER 1972
—THIS WEEK 47 YEARS AGO—
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The CKLW BIG 30 hits in Windsor/Detroit. This survey was tabulated overall by record popularity appeal, sales, listener requests and record airplays based on the judgement of CKLW Radio.
Previewed for the week of December 19, 1972
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— In Memory of George Griggs —
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
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Above CKLW music chart courtesy of Mrs. Patti Griggs and the George L. Griggs estate
