Hey samkaren!

Loved your radio story. I'm familiar with the song and have played it on my show...the version that spells FISH...not the version you graced the airwaves with.

I have been nearly fired from my radio gig many times. My station has a playist provided by Broadcast Programming which I largely ignore. "Playlist?...I don't need a stinking playlist".

Several years ago the company general manager was rather upset with me for spinning the looooooooooooong version of Inna Gadda Da Vida (Iron Butterfly) followed by Alice's Restaurant...long version (Arlo Guthrie)

I still have my job....for now....

lol...When I first started I was so nervous about playing something "inappropriate". I worked at a Catholic University. I was afraid to play "More, More, More" by Andrea True Connection.

The head of the radio department was very cool. I told him I wanted to do a 70's and I was not going to play the "eurotrash" that he had in the stations collection. Nor was I going to do "talk radio" because I would not put up with the antics of the freshmen.

He gave me complete control over my show and I never had a problem. In fact my greatest accomplishment was that I interviewed 50 legends of Rock & Roll on my show.

I did have to play those annoying PSA's my first semester but after that I started playing my "annoying jingles" (remember the BrylCream and Texaco commercials?)

If you would like to read the article about my retirement let me know and I will give you the link. It also lists the musicians I've talked to.

SamKaren
your resident DJ

Hey...I would like very much to read the story.

I've done numerous interviews since Cool 103.5 went on air in 2001. Norman Greenbaum (was like interviewing Cheech and Chong), Tommy James (very devout Christian), Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, Greg Hind of the Little River Band, Davis Cassidy, Shirly Jones, Vicki Lawrence Don McLean. Best interview was with 3 Dog Night...They were doing a few shows at a nearby casino and they came to the studio for an hour interview. They were great and that was my 1st interview for the new oldies station.

Have a great day!!!

I worked for Norman Greenbaum's parents when I was in high school. They owned a fabric shop just north of Boston. Ruth and Bob Green where wonderful people. They were so proud of him. I have his autograph stashed awy somewhere.

Hey Radiodokkkter
Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to the KT. Just started a new job and can't post as much during the day.

I also interviewed Chuck Negron and Floyd Sneed from 3 Dog Night. I have Norman Greenbaums autograph as well.

Here is how to get to the article:

Go to: www.lewisu.edu
Click on the A-Z Index button
Go to "F" and click on Flyer Newspaper
Click on Archives button (left hand side of screen)
Scroll down to 2005
Click on February 18

Under the News section look for the last link
Karen D. hangs up her headphones.

Happy reading
SamKaren
your resident DJ

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