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Magic 97.9 Plays The Greatest Hits From The 60s,70s and 80s.The Rolling Stones, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and The Gang, Bob Seger, Peter Frampton to The Eagles, Heart, Van Halen and a Library of Thousands More. Weekdays
6a-9a = The Sandy Show
9a-2p = John Tesh
2p-7p = Allen Garrett
7p-mid = Greatest Hits

Fridays
5p-9p = Friday Beach Blast w/Johnny Draper
9p-mid= Confessing The Blues w/Cleve Ba

ker

Saturday
8a-Noon = American Top 40 The 70's w/Casey Kasem
5p-8p = The Beach Top 40 Countdown
8p-6a = Greatest Hits

Sunday
8a-11a = Exclusive Gold w/Johnny Draper
1p-6p = Sh***in on the Beach w/Jay Jenkins
6p-mid = Greatest Hits

07/18/2025

The Rolling Stones' Some Girls album topped the U.S. chart on July 15, 1978.

07/16/2025

🎉 Happy 79th Birthday to the legendary Linda Ronstadt — the voice of a generation and a true songbird. Your music continues to inspire and move us all ✨🎶. Wishing you joy and love today and always ❤️.

07/07/2025

Happy birthday Ringo!

07/04/2025

🎙️ On This Day: July 4, 1970 — The Countdown Begins!

“And now, on with the countdown...”

On this day in 1970, legendary DJ Casey Kasem took to the airwaves for the very first American Top 40 broadcast — and radio was never the same again.

With that unmistakable voice, heartfelt dedications, and stories behind the songs, Kasem didn’t just count down hits — he brought the Billboard Hot 100 to life. From #40 to #1, he guided us on a musical journey each week that blended pop culture, artist trivia, and emotional letters from listeners across the country.

The show aired coast-to-coast on July 4th weekend — fitting for a DJ who truly became a national treasure.

Casey hosted AT40 until 1988 when a contract dispute with ABC led to his departure and the arrival of Shadoe Stevens. But in 1998, the original voice of the countdown returned to the mic, picking up right where he left off, giving fans what they missed — and what they never stopped loving.

To this day, reruns of those classic Casey Kasem countdowns still hit the airwaves in syndication, transporting listeners back to the golden era of radio and reminding us why we fell in love with music in the first place.

Fun Fact: That very first #1 song on July 4, 1970?
“Mama Told Me (Not to Come)” by Three Dog Night.

And as Casey always said…
“Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars.”

06/27/2025

Happy 78 birthday to the legendary Edgar Winter!

06/27/2025
06/23/2025

I'M THIS OLD!

06/23/2025
06/23/2025

Mom said, "Be home before dark." She never said how.

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Monday-Fridays: 6a-9a = “The Sandy Show!” 9a-10a = The Greatest Hits of All Time! 10a-2p = Intelligence For Your Life with John Tesh 2p-8p = Allen Garrett Late Night=The Greatest Hits of All Time! Fridays 5p-9p = Friday Beach Blast w/Johnny Draper 9p-mid= Confessing The Blues w/Cleve Baker Saturday 7a-11a = American Top 40 The 70's w/Casey Kasem Sunday 8a-11a = Exclusive Gold w/Johnny Draper 2p-7p = Sh***in on the Beach w/Jay Jenkins