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01/05/2026

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01/05/2026

January 5, 1979
On this day, the double-album soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever surpassed 25 million copies sold worldwide, officially becoming the best-selling LP in history up to that time — a milestone that underscored just how massive the disco explosion had become.
Driven largely by the music of the Bee Gees, the soundtrack wasn’t just a companion to the film — it was the movement. Songs like “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” and “How Deep Is Your Love” dominated radio, dance floors, and pop culture, while the album itself became a must-own record across generations.
The soundtrack’s impact was truly global. It topped the album charts in a remarkable fifteen countries, cutting across borders and musical tastes. At the 1979 Grammy Awards, the set took home the coveted Album of the Year award, further cementing its place in music history.
More than just a collection of songs, the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack defined an era — capturing the sound, style, and energy of the late 1970s in a way few albums ever have. Even decades later, its influence can still be heard whenever disco resurfaces and the dance floor fills.

Do you remember the first time you heard this album — or saw the movie that changed everything?

#1979

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01/05/2026

The term “record album” comes quite literally from an album — a book.
In the 78 RPM era (roughly 1900s–1940s), records were fragile shellac discs that could only hold about three minutes per side. Longer works — classical pieces, Broadway shows, jazz collections, or themed popular recordings — required multiple discs. To keep them together, record companies packaged them in bound books with sleeves, very much like photo albums.
These book-style collections were officially called albums, borrowing the word from the Latin album, meaning a blank tablet or collection. You didn’t buy a single record — you bought an album of records.
By the 1930s and early 1940s, labels like Columbia Records and RCA Victor routinely issued boxed or book-bound “record albums” containing:
Classical symphonies
Operas
Movie soundtracks
Popular song collections
When the 33⅓ RPM LP was introduced in 1948, it could hold 20–25 minutes per side, eliminating the need for multiple discs — but the name album stuck. Even though the format changed from a book of records to a single vinyl disc, people still referred to a collection of songs as an album.
So when we say:
album
debut album
concept album
greatest hits album
We’re using a term that predates rock and roll by decades — a holdover from the days when music literally came in a book.

Fun irony: today’s digital “albums” have no physical form at all, yet they’re still named after a paper-bound book of shellac records from nearly a century ago.

Did you ever own — or even see — one of those old multi-disc 78 RPM record albums?

01/05/2026

January 5, 1974
On this day, The Carpenters’ compilation album The Singles 1969–1973 reached the #1 spot on the Billboard 200, cementing the duo’s place among the biggest hitmakers of the era.
Interestingly, Richard Carpenter deliberately avoided calling the album a “greatest hits” collection, saying he felt the term was overused. Instead, he chose the straightforward title The Singles 1969–1973 — a decision that let the music speak for itself. And speak it did.
The album went on to become one of the most successful compilations of the decade, earning 7× Platinum certification in the United States alone. Internationally, its impact was just as impressive. In the UK, the album reached #1 for an astonishing seventeen non-consecutive weeks, while in Canada it remained on the Top 100 for thirty-three weeks, proving the Carpenters’ soft, melodic sound had worldwide appeal.
Driven by the unmistakable voice of Karen Carpenter and Richard Carpenter’s meticulous arrangements, the album collected a run of beautifully crafted singles that dominated radio and living rooms throughout the early 1970s.
More than a compilation, The Singles 1969–1973 became a defining soundtrack of its time — elegant, emotional, and timeless.

Which Carpenters song from this era still stops you in your tracks when you hear it?

#1974

01/05/2026

January 5, 1968
On this day, Bob Dylan’s landmark compilation Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits was certified Gold just nine months after its release — a clear sign of how deeply Dylan’s music had already embedded itself into the culture.
The album collected every U.S. Top 40 single Dylan had charted through 1967, tracing his remarkable evolution from acoustic folk poet to electric rock revolutionary. It became a gateway album for millions of listeners and remains one of the most important “greatest hits” collections ever released.
Commercially, the LP was a global success. It peaked at #10 on the Billboard 200 in the United States and climbed to #3 on the UK Albums Chart. Over the decades, steady sales and constant rediscovery would earn the album five-times Platinum certification, cementing its place as a cornerstone of rock history.
Track Listing
Side One
Rainy Day Women #12 & 35
Blowin’ in the Wind
The Times They Are A-Changin’
It Ain’t Me, Babe
Like a Rolling Stone
Mr. Tambourine Man
Side Two
7. Subterranean Homesick Blues
8. I Want You
9. Positively 4th Street
10. Just Like a Woman
More than a hits package, Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits captured a seismic shift in songwriting and popular music — songs that didn’t just top charts, but challenged ideas, changed conversations, and still resonate decades later.

Which track from this album do you think best defines Bob Dylan?

#1968

01/05/2026

January 5, 1965
On this day, The Supremes — Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard — recorded Stop! In The Name Of Love at Motown studios in Detroit, creating one of the most instantly recognizable hits of the 1960s.
Released on February 8, 1965, the song rocketed to #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and also topped the Cashbox Best Sellers chart, becoming yet another chart-topper in the group’s extraordinary run of hits. With its dramatic plea, infectious groove, and now-iconic stop-hand gesture, the record became a defining moment not just for The Supremes, but for the Motown Sound itself.
The song was written by the legendary Holland-Dozier-Holland team, and songwriter Lamont Dozier later revealed that the title came straight from real life — inspired by an argument with his girlfriend during which he shouted, “Stop, in the name of love!” Proof that pop history sometimes begins with raw emotion and perfect timing.
The song’s legacy has only grown stronger with time. In 2021, Rolling Stone ranked “Stop! In The Name Of Love” at #254 on its list of the “500 Greatest Songs of All Time,” cementing its place as one of the most important records ever made.

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard this song — or tried that famous hand move?

#1965

01/05/2026

January 5, 1959
On this day, Coral Records released what would tragically become Buddy Holly’s final record before his death, It Doesn't Matter Anymore.
The song is especially notable because it was one of the few recordings Buddy Holly released that he did not write himself. Instead, it was penned by a young and already prolific Paul Anka, who admired Holly’s talent and crafted the song specifically with him in mind. The result was a polished, emotionally restrained performance that hinted at the sophisticated direction Holly’s music was heading in 1959.
Following Buddy Holly’s death on February 3, 1959, the record took on a heartbreaking new meaning. Just two months later, “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore” climbed the charts, eventually peaking at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of the most poignant posthumous hits in rock and roll history.
More than six decades later, the song stands as a quiet farewell — a reminder of how much Buddy Holly had already achieved, and how much more he had yet to give.

Do you hear this song differently knowing it was Buddy Holly’s final release?

#1959

01/04/2026

Tonight, turn back the clock and settle in for 70’s Gold with DJ Ernie T, airing from 6:00 to 8:00 PM CT, as we spotlight the late 1970s — a powerhouse era when rock, pop, soul, and disco all collided on the charts and on the radio.
DJ Ernie T is spinning a deep, carefully curated mix featuring artists who defined the sound and spirit of the era, including
KISS,
Carole King,
Village People,
Carly Simon,
Van Morrison,
Bob Seger,
Stevie Wonder,
Fleetwood Mac,
Boston,
Minnie Riperton,
Bob Welch,
Jennifer Warnes,
Dave Mason,
Blondie,
and so many more.
From arena rock anthems and soft rock classics to disco grooves and soulful masterpieces, this episode captures the late ’70s at full throttle — the records that filled car radios, roller rinks, house parties, and late-night drives.
If you lived it, you’ll remember it.
If you didn’t, this is where you discover why the late ’70s still matter.

Which late ’70s artist or song instantly takes you back?

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01/04/2026

January 4, 1950
On this day, RCA announced that it would begin using the 33⅓ RPM long-playing vinyl record, adopting the format first introduced two years earlier by Columbia Records.
This decision marked a turning point in recorded music history. Until then, the industry had been dominated by fragile 78 RPM discs that could only hold a few minutes of music per side. The LP changed everything — longer playing time, better sound quality, and the ability to present music as a complete artistic statement rather than a single song.
When RCA embraced the LP format, it effectively ended the format war and signaled industry-wide acceptance. Albums could now tell stories, showcase full symphonies, capture live performances, and allow artists to stretch creatively. The modern album era — as we know it today — was officially underway.
From jazz and classical to pop, rock, and country, the LP became the backbone of record collections, radio stations, and living rooms around the world. Even decades later, vinyl’s revival proves just how revolutionary that moment truly was.

Do you remember the first LP you ever owned — or the one that meant the most to you?

01/04/2026

Coming up this morning inside The Gospel Tent, it’s time for another uplifting edition of Food for the Soul with the Jimmy Clanton Ministry — airing at 9am CT with a replay at 12 noon CT.
This week, Jimmy Clanton brings us a powerful message titled, “Give Me Your Heart,” (Part 1), offering heartfelt encouragement, biblical insight, and guidance for anyone walking through life’s battles. Jimmy’s words have a way of reaching right into the heart, and this week’s message is especially moving.
Along with his sermon, you’ll also hear some of Jimmy Clanton’s own gospel music, filled with the warmth, sincerity, and faith that have made him a beloved voice for generations.
Join us for an hour of comfort, strength, and inspiration inside The Gospel Tent — today at 9am CT and 12 noon CT, on Johnny Rock and Roll Radio.

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01/03/2026

Get ready for a full hour of laughs, left turns, and musical madness on Ernie T’s Crazy Cuts, airing tonight from 10:00 to 11:00 PM CT — where novelty, comedy, and the unexpected collide on Johnny Rock and Roll Radio.
This week’s episode is stacked with wild, wonderful, and off-the-wall favorites from
Ray Stevens,
C. W. McCall,
Classy Freddie Blassie,
The Chainsmokers,
Steve Martin,
Louis Prima,
Pauly Shore,
Lonnie Donegan,
Meat Loaf,
and many, many more.
From classic novelty hits and wrestling promos to unexpected pop twists and comedy gold, Ernie T digs deep into the crates and pulls out records you forgot you loved — and some you never knew existed. If it’s weird, funny, outrageous, or just plain fun, it belongs on Crazy Cuts.
Tune in, turn it up, and let Ernie T take you on a joyride where the only rule is there are no rules.

Which Crazy Cut are you most excited to hear this week?

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