The 2012 playlists

From October 2002 to July 2017, Crap From The Past aired on Friday nights from 10:30 - midnight on KFAI, 90.3 FM Minneapolis, 106.7 FM St. Paul.  In August 2017, the start time moved to 10pm.  It's also rebroadcast on various other affiliates around the world.

Crap From The Past - December 28, 2012: 2012 The Year In Review

KNOCKED OUT - Trijntje Oosterhuis (2012)
SORRY FOR PARTY ROCKING - LMFAO (released January 2012)
LOVE ON TOP - Beyonce (Jan 2012)
RAY CHARLES - Chiddy Bang (Jan 2012)
SPRINGSTEEN - Eric Church (Feb 2012)
BETWEEN CHURCH AND ELVIS - Jamie Hanna (Apr 2012)
TATTOO - Van Halen (Jan 2012)
VIDEO GAMES - Lana Del Ray (Jan 2012)
TRAIN WRECK - Marlee Scott (Jan 2012)
OWNER OF A LONELY HEART - Yes (1983)
YOUNG BLOOD - Naked And Famous (Jan 2012)
YOU'LL BE MINE - Pierces (Jan 2012)
WE ARE YOUNG - fun. (Feb 2012)
RIGHT AWAY - Gloria Estefan (Feb 2012)
WONDERFUL CHRISTMASTIME - Shins (Nov 2012)
MAYBE I'M AMAZED - Steel Magnolia (Sep 2012)
RESPECT - Melanie Amaro (Feb 2012)
RESPECT - Adeva (1989)
RESPECT - Real Roxanne (1988)
RESPECT - Otis Redding (1965)
RESPECT - The Rationals (1966)
LOOK AROUND - Red Hot Chili Peppers (Feb 2012)
A ROAD SONG - America (Feb 2012)
CALL ME MAYBE - Carly Rae Jepsen (Feb 2012)
TAINTED LOVE - Scorpions (Feb 2012)
GIRL GONE WILD - Madonna (Mar 2012)
BEST SONG EVERRR - Wallpaper (Mar 2012)
GIVE ME YOUR HAND (BEST SONG EVER) - Ready Set (Oct 2012)
FREE - Haley Reinhart (Mar 2012)
GOOD VIBRATIONS - Wilson Phillips (Mar 2012)
THAT'S WHY GOD MADE THE RADIO - Beach Boys (May 2012)
CELEBRATE - Ce Ce Peniston (Apr 2012)
CUPID - Daniel Powter (Apr 2012)
HAPPY PILLS - Norah Jones (Apr 2012)
NEVER CLOSE OUR EYES - Adam Lambert (Apr 2012)
VICTORIA - Eve 6 (May 2012)
DAYS GO BY - The Offspring (May 2012)
GUARDIAN - Alanis Morissette (May 2012)
TELESCOPE - Hayden Panettiere (Oct 2012)
POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME - Tom Cruise (May 2012)
SHOOTING STAR - Owl City (May 2012)
HOLY TOUCH - Foxy Shazam (May 2012)
LEGENDARY CHILD - Aerosmith (Jun 2012)
SHE'S SO MEAN - Matchbox 20 (Jun 2012)
TRUTH WILL SET U FREE - 1Love featuring Corey Hart (Jun 2012)
CALI LIVIN' - Radio Traffic featuring Snoop Dogg (Jun 2012)
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' - Mamas and the Papas (1966)
AND HER TOO - Speakers (Jun 2012)
BAD (Afrojack Remix) - Michael Jackson featuring Pitbull (Sep 2012)
FACEBOOK YOURSELF - D. Nozzle (Jun 2012)
MAGIC - Smash Mouth (Jul 2012)
EVEYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT - Barry Manilow (Jul 2012)
HELL OR HALLELUJAH - Kiss (Jul 2012)
LAST OF A DYIN' BREED - Lynyrd Skynyrd (Jul 2012)
TWERK IT - V.I.C. (Jul 2012)
LE FREAK - Chic (1978)
GOIN' DOWN ROCKIN' - Waylon Jennings (Jul 2012)
OH LOVE - Green Day (Jul 2012)
SETTLE DOWN - No Doubt (Jul 2012)
HELLO - Karmin (Jul 2012)
SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA - Weird Al Yankovic (1992)
SARA SMILE - Rumer (Aug 2012)
EYES FOR YOU - Daryl Hall (Aug 2012)
I CAN'T GO FOR THAT - Daryl Hall And John Oates (1982)
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT - Karate Stylez (Aug 2012)
GO HARD - Kreayshawn (Aug 2012)
TWIST IN MY SOBRIETY - Tanita Tikaram (Aug 2012)
FANATIC - Heart (Aug 2012)
ONE DAY AT A TIME - Joe Walsh (Sep 2012)
MERCY MERCY - Jeff Lynne (Sep 2012)
GANGNAM HAMMER STYLE - Psy and M.C. Hammer (terrible RG production)
I'M NEVER TOO FAR AWAY - Jon Secada (Oct 2012)
REBOOT THE MISSION - Wallflowers featuring Mick Jones (Oct 2012)
I CRY - Flo Rida (Sep 2012)
PIANO IN THE DARK - Brenda Russell (1988) ***A-65 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
OVER MY HEAD - Richard Marx (Nov 2012)
8 BIT NEMESIS - Rebel Solo (Nov 2012)
DOOM AND GLOOM - Rolling Stones (Oct 2012)
T.H.E. (THE HARDEST EVER) - will.i.am featuring Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez (Dec 2011)
BOM BOM - Sam And Womp (Nov 2012)
TOMMIE SUNSHINE'S MEGASIX SMASHUP - Katy Perry (Apr 2012)


Crap From The Past - December 21, 2012: Hosted by Simon Husbands of KFAI's True Brit

YES SIR I CAN BOOGIE - Baccara (1977)
YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY - Baccara
SIMON SAYS - 1910 Fruitgum Company (1968)
YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY - Julie London
DOMINIQUE - The Singing Nun (1963)
DOMINIQUE DISCO VERSION - The Singing Nun
RAPPER'S DELIGHT - Sugarhill Gang (1980)
DANCING IN THE CITY - Marshall Hain (1979)
MONEY - Flying Lizards (1980)
NICE GIRLS - Eye To Eye (1982)
OBSESSION - Animotion (1985)
WAITING FOR A STAR TO FALL - Boy Meets Girl (1988)
FALLING STARS - Sunset Strippers (2005)
WHAT'S UP - 4 Non Blondes (1993)
NEVER LET HER SLIP AWAY - Andrew Gold (1978)


Crap From The Past - December 14, 2012: A Gardner Cole Christmas??

DECK THE HALLS - Ron Boogiemonster Gerber (2004)
I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND - Doodles
COME AS YOU ARE - Peter Wolf (1987)
YOU COULD TAKE MY HEART AWAY - Silver Condor (1981)
GOT TO HAVE LOVING - Don Ray (1978)
WALKING ON AIR - Stephen Bishop (1989)
HELP - Bananarama Lananeeneenoonoo (1989)
PERFECT WAY - Scritti Politti (1985) ***A-62 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
SHE'S A WOMAN - Scritti Politti featuring Shabba Ranks (1991)
LET ME GO - Heaven 17 ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, December 17, 1982***
PARTY PARTY - Elvis Costello ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, December 24, 1982***
ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME - Naked Eyes ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, December 31, 1982***
CHRISTMAS ON 45 - Holly And The Ivys (1981)
DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS - Band Aid II (1989)
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN THE NFL - Willis The Guard And Vigorish (1980)
OPEN YOUR HEART - Madonna (1987)
MOST OF ALL - Jody Watley (1988) ***A-63 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
ANOTHER LOVER - Giant Steps (1988) ***A-64 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
STRANGE BUT TRUE - Times Two (1988)


Crap From The Past - December 7, 2012: Why so many Brits and Germans?

WHO'D SHE COO - Ohio Players (1976)
FOR TONIGHT - Nancy Martinez (1986)
BRUTTOSOZIALPRODUKT - Geier Sturzflug (1983)
DISAPPEAR - INXS (1991)
THE PUSHBIKE SONG - Great American Disaster (1971)
SUN CITY - Artists United Against Apartheid (1985)
HOLIDAY - Other Ones (1987)
WE ARE WHAT WE ARE - Other Ones (1987)
CUDDLY TOY (FEEL FOR ME) - Roachford (1989) ***A-60 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
FAMILY MAN - Roachford (1989)
PUSS N BOOTS (THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKIN') - Kon Kan (1989)
BUSTING OUT - Material (1981)
DER KOMMISSAR - Falco ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, December 10, 1982***
I'LL TAKE YOU THERE - General Public (1994)
GIRLS TALK - Dave Edmunds (1979) ***A-61 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
PORTABLE RADIO - Clout (1979)
GIRLS TALK - Elvis Costello (1980)
THE RAPPER - Donnie Iris (1981)
DON'T YOU WORRY 'BOUT A THING - Stevie Wonder (1973)


Crap From The Past - November 30, 2012: Use Me Devo Hostess

99 - Toto (1980)
HUMAN NATURE - Michael Jackson (1983)
P.Y.T. (PRETTY YOUNG THING) - Michael Jackson (1983)
LOVE IS IN CONTROL - Donna Summer (1982)
CUPS AND CAKES - Spinal Tap (1984)
DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD - Fifth Estate (1967)
DING DONG - Try N B (1991)
SNOWBALL - Devo (1980)
DANCE WITH ME - Peter Brown (1978)
KNOCKED OUT - Trijnte Oosterhuis (2012)
JEANNIE'S DINER - Marilyn E. Whitelaw and Mark Davis (1990)
DALLAS - Steely Dan (1972)
WHO SHOT J.R. - Gary Burbank with Band McNally (1980)
USE ME - Bill Withers (1972) ***A-59 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
USE ME - Hootie And The Blowfish (2000)
SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE - Videogame Group (1983)
THAT'S GOOD - Devo ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, November 19, 1982***
OUR HOUSE - Madness ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, November 26, 1982***
THE OTHER SIDE OF LOVE - Yazoo ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, December 3, 1982***
ALMOST MONTE CARLO - Starwood (1977)


Crap From The Past - November 23, 2012: Hosted by Squid and Lemur

JAMES BOND THEME (FROM DR. NO) - John Barry Orchestra (1962)
UNDER THE MANGO TREE - Diana Coupland (1962)
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE - Count Basie (1965)
SECRET SQUIRREL - William Hanna And Joseph Barbera (1965)
JAMES BOND THEME - The Ventures (1997)
GOLDFINGER - Peter Stampfel (1995)
GOLDFINGER (PROPELLERHEADS MIX) - Shirley Bassey (2001)
A VIEW TO A KILL - Duran Duran (1985)
THE SILENCERS - Vikki Carr (1966)
CHICK HABIT - April March (1995)
SPY - They Might Be Giants (1994)
007, A PHANTASY BOND THEME - Barry Adamson (1992)
MR. KISS KISS BANG BANG - Shirley Bassey (1967)
YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE - Nancy Sinatra (1967)
BRIGHT LIGHTS BIGGER CITY - Cee Lo Green (2010)
BIKINI THEME - Bikini Machine (2003)
THUNDERBALL - Tom Jones (1965)
GOLDENEYE - Tina Turner (1995)
THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM - Barry Adamson (1988)
ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE - Propellerheads (1998)
SECRET AGENT GIRL - Puppies USA (2001)
BUTTERFLIES AND HURRICANES - Muse (2003)


Crap From The Past - November 16, 2012: The Aimee Mann Dance Party

WHERE HAVE ALL THE RUDE BOYS GONE - Ted Leo And The Pharmacists (2002)
COULD'VE BEEN ANYONE - Aimee Mann (1993)
NO MYTH - Michael Penn (1990) ***A-58 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
THIS AND THAT - Michael Penn (1990)
GIVE ME YOUR FACE - Young Snakes (1982)
AUTOBAHN [promo 45 version] - Kraftwerk (1975)
WHY MUST I - Til Tuesday (1989)
SUSAN - Aimee Mann (1999)
FRANKENSTEIN - Aimee Mann (1995)
VOICES CARRY - Til Tuesday (1985)
CHARMER - Aimee Mann (2012)
WHAT ABOUT LOVE - Til Tuesday (1986)
SAY ANYTHING - Aimee Mann (1993)
CALLING IT QUITS - Aimee Mann (1999)
LOVE YOU TIL TUESDAY - David Bowie (1967)
I BELIEVE SHE'S LYING - Jon Brion (2000)
TIME STAND STILL - Rush (1987)
BEHIND THE WALL OF SLEEP - Smithereens (1986)
IT'S THANKSGIVING - Nicole Westbrook (2012)
FRIDAY - Rebecca Black (2011)


Crap From The Past - November 9, 2012: Talkin' 'bout nothin' with Andy Sturdevant

LANDSLIDE - Olivia Newton-John (1982)
FEELS LIKE I'M IN LOVE - Kelly Marie (1980)
RING MY BELL - Anita Ward (1979)
THE SECOND TIME AROUND - Shalamar (1980) ***A-57 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
MERRY XMAS EVERYBODY - Slade (1973)
APACHE - Incredible Bongo Band (1973)
HANG DOWN YOUR HEAD TOM DOOLEY - Incredible Bongo Band (1973)
NELLIE THE ELEPHANT - Toy Dolls (1984)
THE JAM SONG


Crap From The Past - November 2, 2012: Wax and a little election stuff

TRAGEDY - John Hunter (1985)
THE POLITICS OF DANCING - Re-Flex (1984)
MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS - Brand New Heavies (1994)
POLITIEK - Normaal (1984)
NEEDLES AND PINS - Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers and Stevie Nicks (1986)
RELIGION AND POLITICS - Scott Beach (1976)
FLAGPOLE SITTA - Harvey Danger (1998)
RIGHT BETWEEN THE EYES - Wax (1986) ***A-56 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
LONELY BOY - Andrew Gold (1977)
LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER - Neil Sedaka with 10cc (1974)
BURNING AT BOTH ENDS - Nik Kershaw (1989)
I'M JUST A BILL - America Rock
THE AMENDMENT SONG - Simpsons (1997)
BONGO BONGO - Steve Miller Band (1985)
GIVING IT UP FOR YOUR LOVE - Delbert McClinton (1981)
PASS THE DUTCHIE - Musical Youth ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, November 5, 1982***
BITS AND PIECES (1980)


Crap From The Past - October 26, 2012: And you will know me by the trail of Yoo-Hoo

JUST HANGING OUT - Damien Carter (2009)
BABY IT'S TONIGHT - Jude Cole (1990)
MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE - Arrows (1984)
IT'S YOUR THANG - Jackson 5 (1970)
COLD SWEAT - John Cougar Mellencamp (1987)
THE BOTTLE - Joe Bataan
CLOSER TO ME - The Outfield (1992)
MORE LOVE - Smokey Robinson and the Miracles (1966) ***A-55 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
MORE LOVE - Kim Carnes (1980)
WHEN SMOKEY SINGS - ABC (1987)
WE GOTTA GET YOU A WOMAN - Runt (1970)
LIVING ON VIDEO [in French!] - Trans-X
DON'T TELL ME LIES [12"] - Breathe (1989)
WHERE'S THE PARTY - Madonna (1987)
WASTIN' AWAY - Gerry Rafferty (1980)
STRANGLEHOLD - Paul McCartney (1986)
THAT'S NOT HER STYLE - Billy Joel (1989)
JUST AS LONG AS I GOT YOU - Love Committee


Crap From The Past - October 19, 2012: Ozpop, a buncha 1982 and Achy Breaky James

IT'S A LONG WAY TO THE TOP (IF YOU WANNA ROCK 'N' ROLL) - John Farnham (1988)
YOU'RE THE VOICE - John Farnham (1987)
WOMAN IN LOVE - Barbra Streisand (1980)
BANG ON THE DRUM [sic] - Todd Rundgren (tragic rerecording)
I'M GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME - Blend (1978)
WALKING IN L.A. - Missing Persons ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, October 15, 1982***
NEW WORLD MAN - Rush (1982)
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN - Squeeze ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, October 22, 1982***
KISS OF LIFE - Peter Gabriel ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, October 29, 1982***
YOU NEED LOVE LIKE I DO (DON'T YOU) [mono 45 mix] - Gladys Knight And The Pips (1970) ***A-53 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
YOU NEED LOVE LIKE I DO (DON'T YOU) [stereo LP mix] - Gladys Knight And The Pips (1970)
NO MATTER WHAT - Badfinger (tragic rerecording)
INSTANT REPLAY - Dan Hartman (1978)
OVERKILL - Men At Work (1983) ***A-54 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
HOOKED ON BROWN PART 2 READY TO PARTY NOW - James Brown (1996) ***God-Awful Medley Of The Week***


Crap From The Past - October 12, 2012: Three segments of WPLJ's Mix Of The Decade


Crap From The Past - October 5, 2012: Pledge drive

ATARI THEME - John Braden
some of the Asteroids album
SPACE INVADERS - Playback (1980)
SPY IN THE HOUSE OF LOVE - Was (Not Was) (1988)
LOVE ME DO - Beatles [Pete Best on drums] (1962)
LOVE ME DO - Beatles [Andy White on drums] (1962)
LOVE ME DO - Beatles [Ringo Starr on drums] (1962)
ROLLER SKATING - Dolly Dots
NEVER BEEN ANY REASON - Head East (1975) ***A-52 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
POP LIFE - Prince (1985)
ALWAYS LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE - Monty Python (1991)
BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG - Pretenders (1982) ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, October 8, 1982***
MY CITY WAS GONE - Pretenders (1982)
NO BETTER PLACE - Fountains Of Wayne (2003)
LABOUR OF LOVE - Hue And Cry (1987)


Crap From The Past - September 28, 2012: Pledge drive with Chuck

GROOVIN' ON THE SUNSHINE - Bob McGrath and Friends
ONE SIMPLE THING - Stabilizers (1987)
SHOOP SHOOP DIDDY WOP CUMMA CUMMA WANG DANG - Monte Video And The Cassettes (1983)
THE LOOK OF LOVE - ABC (1982) ***A-51 on Ron's Dream Jukebox*** and ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, October 1, 1982***
WOULDN'T IT BE GOOD (Simon Boswell Remix) - Nik Kershaw
SANDRA'S SONG (I FELT THE CARE) - Talc (2008)
ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND - Think (1972)
THAT IS WHY - Jellyfish (1990)
BRAND NEW LOVER (Demo) - Marshall Crenshaw


Crap From The Past - September 21, 2012: Now we're up to 13 songs that all sound the same

WE CAN WORK IT OUT - Stevie Wonder (1971)
SEPTEMBER - Earth Wind And Fire (1979) ***A-50 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
KISS YOU ALL OVER - Exile (1978)
IT'S ECSTASY WHEN YOU LAY DOWN NEXT TO ME - Barry White (1977)
DON'T PUSH IT DON'T FORCE IT - Leon Haywood (1980)
FAR BEYOND - Locksmith (1980)
ABRACADABRA - Steve Miller Band (1982)
SADDLE UP - David Christie (1982)
RELAX - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (1985)
MAGIC - The Cars (1984)
HIGH ENERGY - Evelyn Thomas (1984)
LADIES NIGHT - Kool and the Gang (1979)
BREAKAWAY - Big Pig (1988)
ROCK DJ - Robbie Williams (2000)
DANCING LAUGHING SHOUTING POINTING - Talc (2008)
FFUN - Con Funk Shun (1978)
JUKEBOX (DON'T PUT ANOTHER DIME) - Flirts ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, September 24, 1982***
SHADDUP YOU FACE - Joe Dolce (1981)
THUNDER AND LIGHTNING - blistering instrumental on Hector Records
SOUP FOR ONE - Chic (1982)


Crap From The Past - September 14, 2012: Some actual requests and a few Rupert Hine tracks

I'M IN LOVE WITH MY PET ROCK - Al Bolt (1976)
PRISONER OF YOUR LOVE - Player (1978)
MAKE IT MEAN SOMETHING - Rob Junkglas (1987)
COSTA BLANCA - Fantastique (1982)
POINT OF NO RETURN - Expose (original 1985 version)
UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE - Polly Brown (1975)
ALIBIS - Sergio Mendes (1984)
LOOKING FOR CLUES - Robert Palmer (1980)
HAIL HAIL ROCK AND ROLL - Starland Vocal Band (1977)
EMPTY BEACH - Tricia Leigh Fisher (1990)
BEG BORROW OR STEAL - Hughes-Thrall (1983)
STATE OF THE NATION - Industry (1983)
LOWRIDER (ON THE BOULEVARD) - Latin Alliance featuring War (1991)
UNDERNEATH THE RADAR - Underworld (1988) ***A-49 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
DEEPER AND DEEPER - The Fixx (1984)
THE LONE RANGER - Quantum Jump (1979)
1980-F - After The Fire (1980)


Crap From The Past - September 7, 2012: Relying on other radio stations for my programming

A LITTLE IN LOVE - Cliff Richard (1981)
ROCK YOU - Helix (1984)
OUT OF WORK - Gary U.S. Bonds (1982)
I MELT WITH YOU - Modern English ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, August 27, 1982***
COME ON EILEEN - Dexy's Midnight Runners ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, September 3, 1982***
DANCING IN HEAVEN - Q-Feel ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, September 10, 1982***
SHOCK THE MONKEY - Peter Gabriel ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, September 17, 1982***
I'LL BE GOOD TO YOU - Brothers Johnson (1976)
UPSIDE DOWN - Diana Ross (1980) ***A-47 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
UPSIDE DOWN [Unreleased Chic mix] - Diana Ross (1980)
AUTOMATIC [Brutally Bad Mix] - Pointer Sisters (1984)
BACHARACH AND DAVID MEDLEY - Assembled by Joe Pandolfi of The Oldies Collection (2012)
IT TAKES ALL KINDS - Aimee Mann (1999)
LET'S GET SERIOUS - Jermaine Jackson (1980) ***A-48 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
LET'S GET SERIOUS [in Spanish] - Jermaine Jackson (1980)


Crap From The Past - August 31, 2012: All Jay Graydon All The Time

AFTER THE LOVE HAS GONE - Earth Wind and Fire (1979)
AFTER THE LOVE IS GONE - Airplay (recorded before EWF's version but released 1980)
UNDERCOVER ANGEL - Alan O'Day (1977)
PLEASE DON'T LEAVE - Lauren Wood (1979)
TURN YOUR LOVE AROUND - George Benson (1982)
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY A LITTLE BIT ROCK AND ROLL - Donny And Marie (1976)
TWILIGHT ZONE TWILIGHT TONE - Manhattan Transfer (1980)
PAINTING A PICTURE - State Cows (2010)
BOOGIE DOWN - Al Jarreau (1983)
PEG - Steely Dan (1977) ***A-46 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
GET USED TO IT - Roger Voudouris (1979)
GREASE - Frankie Valli (1978)
CRUISIN' WITH THE FONZ - Pratt And McClain (1976)
NEW YORK TOWN - State Cows (2010)
SAY YOU'LL BE MINE - Christopher Cross (1981)


Crap From The Past - August 24, 2012: with Joe Pandolfi from The Oldies Collection

GOLDEN LADY - Stevie Wonder (1973)
MIGHTY LOVE - Spinners (1973)
REMEMBER MY NAME - Toy Matinee (1990)
SATISFACTION - Phyllis Diller
RUB A DUB DUB - Meri Wilson
RUBBER DUCKIE - Ernie
PETER THE METER READER - Meri Wilson
PINBALL COUNT - Pointer Sisters
1 2 3 SESAME STREET - Stevie Wonder
BRING A LITTLE LOVIN' - Los Bravos (1968)
I'VE GOT THOSE WAKE UP 7:30 BLUES - Little Jimmy Boyd
EVERY SUMMER WITH YOU - Simpsons


Crap From The Past - August 17, 2012: Buncha twofers

NEW POWER GENERATION - Prince (1990)
STIMULATION - Wa Wa Nee (1988)
SUGAR FREE - Wa Wa Nee (1987)
ONE OF US - Abba (1982)
SATISFY ME - Billy Satellite (1984)
I WANNA GO BACK - Billy Satellite (1984)
TAKE ME HOME - Cher (1979)
PHOTOGRAPH - Def Leppard (1983) ***A-45 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
THE ROCKFORD FILES - Mike Post (1975)
THEME FROM MAGNUM P.I. - Mike Post (1982)
EVERYTHING CHANGES - Kathy Troccoli (1992)
STEPPIN' OUT - Joe Jackson (1982) ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, August 20, 1982***
THE HARDER THEY COME - Joe Jackson (1980)
PLEASE MR. POSTMAN - Gentle Persuasion (1983)
PRAYING TO A NEW GOD - Wang Chung (1989)
HEARTBEAT - Don Johnson (1986)
IMAGINATION - Xymox (1990)
WEDNESDAY WEEK - Elvis Costello (1978)


Crap From The Past - August 10, 2012: The '80s in The Netherlands, Germany, Australia and the UK

REACH OUT - Giorgio Moroder (1984)
YE SI CA - Secret Service (1981)
CREDIT CARDS - V. Spy V. Spy (1987)
LOVE PATROL - The Dooleys (1980)
ATLANTIS IS CALLING - Modern Talking (1986)
DE HOTDOG - Andre Van Duin (1989)
IT'S A GAS - MAD Disco (1980)
PICK UP YOUR FEET Pt. 1 - Tom Perry And The Immigrants (1979)
PICK UP YOUR FEET Pt. 2 - Tom Perry And The Immigrants (1979)
IRGENDWIC IRGENDWO IRGENDWANN - Nena (1984)
MESSAGE TO MY GIRL - Split Enz (1984) ***A-44 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
BEST OF JOINT MIX - Tolga Flim Flam Balkan (1988)
TALK TALK - Talk Talk ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, August 13, 1982***
RING MY BELL - Collette (1989)
UNDERWATER - Harry Thumann (1980)
SPEED - Alpha Team (1992)
BILLY TWO - The Clean (1981)
MY IMAGINATION - Vertical Hold (1981)


Crap From The Past - August 3, 2012: Flotsam

SHE'S A BAD MAMA JAMA - Carl Carlton (1981)
LOVE ME ALL UP - Stacy Earl (1991)
PRETTY IN PINK - Psychedelic Furs (original 1981 version)
IF IT AIN'T ONE THING IT'S ANOTHER - Richard Dimples Fields (1982)
LONESOME MARY - Chilliwack (1973)
AND THE BEAT GOES ON - The Whispers (1980)
STATE OF TURMOIL - Mamie Van Doren (1984)
THAT'S LOVE - Jim Capaldi (1983)
AS - Stevie Wonder (1977) ***A-43 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
ALL THAT SHE WANTS - Ace Of Base (1993)
NITEKLUB - Talc (2006)
DAY IN THE SUN - Peter Frampton (1994)
ALL I NEED IS YOU - Blue Train (1991)
WIKKA WRAP - Evasions (1981)
KAZOOED ON CLASSICS - Temple City Kazoo Orchestra
IT'S NOT OVER - Chris Thompson (1986)
JUST KEEP ME MOVING - k.d. lang (1993)


Crap From The Past - July 27, 2012: All CDs to be given away at the St. Paul Saints game this Tuesday

WILL I EVER UNDERSTAND YOU - Berlin (1986)
HEAT OF THE MOMENT - Asia (1982)
SOMETHING GOT ME STARTED - Simply Red (1991)
FREAK OF THE WEEK - Marvelous 3 (1998)
THE CISCO KID - War (1973)
THEME FROM THE JEFFERSONS - March Into The 80's (1980)
DANCE WITH ME - Orleans (original 1973 version)
SHE - Green Day (1994)
WORDS - Missing Persons ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, July 23, 1982***
EVERYWHERE THAT I'M NOT - Translator ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, July 30, 1982***
HIGHER THAN HOPE - Daryl Braithwaite (1991)
REACH OUT - The Outfield (1989)
CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK - Chic (1980)
SUSSUDIO [12"] - Phil Collins (1985)
WHO'S MAKING LOVE - Johnnie Taylor (1968) ***A-40 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
NOW THE CHANGE - Gas Giants (1999)
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY - Pablo Cruise (1978) ***A-41 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
MESSAGE OF LOVE - The Pretenders (1981) ***A-42 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION (STAR CHILD) - Parliament (1975)


Crap From The Past - July 20, 2012: Annual Conclave silliness, with Chuck Tomlinson, Brad Savage, Glen Lewerenz, Drew Durigan, Jen Jacobs and Jay Philpott

TAKE ON ME [12" of original mix] - a-ha (1984)
LOVERGIRL [non-hit mix] - Teena Marie (1985)
BRUCE [unreleased original mix] - Rick Springfield (1978)
WALKING ON SUNSHINE [vocal take that was later overdubbed and remixed to become the hit] - Katrina And The Waves (1984?)


Crap From The Past - July 13, 2012: New Gerberhaus and a Beach Boysy song

COME OUT FIGHTING - Easterhouse (1989)
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE - Talking Heads (1983)
SOMETHING IN MY HOUSE - Dead Or Alive (1987)
THIS HOUSE - Tracie Spencer (1991)
HOUSE FULL OF REASONS - Jude Cole (1991)
ANIMAL HOUSE - Stephen Bishop (1978)
ROCK THE CASBAH - The Clash ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, July 9, 1982***
OPEN YOUR EYES - Lords Of The New Church ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, July 16, 1982***
MINNESOTA (2012 Remix) - Northern Lights (1975/2012)
GO HOME - Stevie Wonder (1985)
GARDEN OF DANCE - Talc (2006)
I'M GONNA HIRE A WINO TO DECORATE OUR HOME - David Frizzell (1982)
TIL MY BABY COMES HOME - Luther Vandross (1985)
YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO HOME TONIGHT - Triplets (1991)
DRIVER'S SEAT - Sniff 'N' The Tears (1979) ***A-39 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
FADE AWAY - Loz Netto (1983)


Crap From The Past - July 6, 2012: Hosted by Simon Husbands

DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD - Klaus Nomi (1982)
TELEPHONE MAN - Meri Wilson (1977)
BLAME IT ON THE RAIN - Milli Vanilli (1989)
INTERNET MAN - Meri Wilson (1999)
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS FOREVER - Donna Lewis (1996)
IT MUST HAVE BEEN LOVE - Roxette (1990)
MAJOR TOM - Peter Schilling (1983)
LOVE WILL KEEP US TOGETHER - Captain And Tennille (1975)
MAGIC LOVE - Bent (2003)
LOVE ON A SHOESTRING - Captain And Tennille (1980)
YOU'RE THE FIRST THE LAST MY EVERYTHING - Barry White (1974)
STATE OF SHOCK - Jacksons And Mick Jagger (1984)
THE POWER - Snap (1990)
LOVIN' YOU - Minnie Riperton (1975)
THAT DON'T IMPRESS ME MUCH - Shania Twain (1999)
ROAM - B-52's (1990)
BAD TIME - Grand Funk (1975)
LIVE IT UP - Mental As Anything (1987)


Crap From The Past - June 29, 2012: A few more CPR songs and a lot of flotsam

ASHLEY'S ROACHCLIP - Soul Searchers (1974)
DIRTY LAUNDRY - Don Henley (1982)
YOU'RE MY FAVORITE WASTE OF TIME - Marshall Crenshaw (1982)
FATHER TOMATO - Talc (2006)
ALPHABET STREET - Prince (1988)
JUST BETWEEN YOU AND ME - DC Talk (1996)
LEAVE IT - Yes (1984)
YOU KEEP RUNNIN' AWAY - 38 Special (1982) ***A-38 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
AIN'T NO STOPPIN' US NOW - McFadden And Whitehead (1979)
BOUNCIN' OFF THE WALLS - Matthew Wilder (1984)
HONEYWELL CORPORATE ANTHEM
JIMMY LOVES MARYANN - Josie Cotton (1982)
WOT'S IT TO YA - Robbie Nevil (1987)
IF YOU SEE KAY - April Wine ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, July 2, 1982***
DRIVEN OUT - The Fixx (1989)
WHISPER TO A SCREAM (BIRDS FLY) [12"] - Icicle Works (1984)
GIVING UP ON LOVE - Rick Astley (1989)
EVERY TURN OF THE WORLD - Christopher Cross (1985)
THE FREE ELECTRIC BAND - Albert Hammond (1973)
DON'T ANSWER ME - Alan Parsons Project (1984)


Crap From The Past - June 22, 2012: The All-CPR Music Nerd Dance Party

HANGING ON A HEART ATTACK - Device (1986)
A LITTLE MORE LOVE - Olivia Newton-John (1979)
MAGIC - Olivia Newton-John (1980)
PAID IN FULL - Eric B and Rakim (1987)
HIPPYCHICK - Soho (1990)
DON'T STOP THE MUSIC - Yarbrough And Peoples (1981)
LET'S GO ALL THE WAY - Sly Fox (1986)
A FLY GIRL - Boogie Boys (1985)
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT - Naked Eyes (1983)
LADY LOVE ME - George Benson (1983) ***A-37 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
SUSAN - Aimee Mann (1999)
COULD'VE BEEN ANYONE - Aimee Mann (1993)
SLEDGEHAMMER - Peter Gabriel (1986)
HEY D.J. - A Lighter Shade Of Brown (1994)
DYNOMITE - Bazuka (1975)
JUST BE GOOD TO ME - S.O.S. Band (1983)
(NOTHIN' SERIOUS) JUST BUGGIN' - Whistle (1986)
I HEAR YOU KNOCKIN' - Dave Edmunds (1971)
WHAT IS HIP - Tower Of Power (1974)
LAY IT DOWN - Ratt (1985)
YOUR WOMAN - White Town (1997)
DIGGING YOUR SCENE - Blow Monkeys (1986)
VACATION - Go-Go's ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, June 25, 1982***


Crap From The Past - June 15, 2012: With guest Chuck Tomlinson

I'M NUMBER ONE - Pac-Man Album (1980)
PAC-MAN FEVER (unplugged!) - Buckner and Garcia (1999?)
MINNE-MINNE-MINNE MINNE-A-PO-LIS MINN. - V. Arthur Kolvumaki
DOWNTOWN BLOOMINGTON - Dale Menten
THE AMENDMENT SONG - The Simpsons, featuring Jack Sheldon (1997)
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF - Buddy Starcher
VOICE OF FREEDOM - Jim Kirk And The TM Singers (1980)
STAY IN TIME - Off Broadway USA (1980) ***A-36 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
WE CLOSE OUR EYES - Go West (1985)
WAFFLE STOMP - Joe Walsh (1982)
HEARTBEAT - King Crimson ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, June 18, 1982***
FREE SHOTS - Wolfman Jack
THE 1970's - Talc (2006)


Crap From The Past - June 8, 2012: It was supposed to be I Found Your Playlist but it wasn't

THE WAY TO YOUR HEART - Soulsister (1989)
ROXANNE ROXANNE - UTFO (1985)
HELLO THIS IS JOANIE - Paul Evans (1978)
WHAT'S A MATTER BABY - Ellen Foley (1979)
REALISTIC - Shirley Lewis (1989)
RENDEZVOUS - Hudson Brothers (1975)
OPEN - Smokey Robinson (1976)
ON THE BORDER - Al Stewart (1977) ***A-35 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
SONG ON THE RADIO - Al Stewart (1979)
PETER GUNN THEME - Art Of Noise and Duane Eddy (1986)
ONION SKIN - Boom Crash Opera (1990)
SUCH A WOMAN - Tycoon (1979)
TELECOMMUNICATION - A Flock Of Seagulls ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, June 11, 1982***
DREAMTIME - Daryl Hall (1986)
BLUE LETTER - Curtis Brothers (1976)
BUDDY X - Neneh Cherry (1993)
HOW YOU REMIND ME SOMEDAY - Nickelback
BREAKIN'... THERE'S NO STOPPING US - Ollie and Jerry (1984)


Crap From The Past - June 1, 2012: Sesame Stree-ee-eet!

PINBALL NUMBER COUNT - Pointer Sisters (1975)
WOULD I LIE TO YOU - Charles And Eddie (1992)
NOW SHE KNOWS SHE'S WRONG - Jellyfish (1990)
HOOKED ON CLASSICS - Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1981)
I'LL FEEL A WHOLE LOT BETTER - Byrds (1965) ***A-34 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
CAJUN SONG - Gin Blossoms (1992)
DOES SHE DO IT LIKE SHE DANCES - Addrisi Brothers (1977)
ANYTHING SHE DOES - Genesis (1986)
HOLD ON I'M COMING - Fresh (1978)
I THINK I CAN BEAT MIKE TYSON - DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince (1989)
LOVERBOY - Billy Ocean (1985)
COOL IT NOW - New Edition (1984)
FACE DANCES PART TWO - Pete Townshend ***WLIR's Screamer Of The Week, June 4, 1982***
THE WHOLE OF THE MOON - Waterboys (1991)
LET'S GET IT STARTED - MC Hammer (1988)
SOMEBODY FARTED - Bobby Jimmy And The Critters (1989)
SO WRONG [12"] - Patrick Simmons (1983)
1-2-3 SESAME STREET - Stevie Wonder (1972)
SESAMSTRAAT - Dutch TV Kids
SESAME'S TREET - Smart-E's (1992)
OPEN SESAME - Kool And The Gang (1976)


Crap From The Past - May 25, 2012: Robin Gibb (1949-2012)

BOYS DO FALL IN LOVE - Robin Gibb (1984)
JIVE TALKIN' - Bee Gees (1975) ***A-33 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
NIGHT FEVER - The Bee Gees (1978)
YOU SHOULD BE DANCING - The Soul Patrol (1977)
STAYIN' ALIVE - Jonathan and Darlene Edwards (1982?)
JIVE TALKIN' - Kings Road (1975)
STAYIN' ALIVE - Irwin the Disco Duck
STAYIN' ALIVE - Odyssey [not the Native New Yorker group] (1978)
STAYIN' ALIVE - [no artist credited; knock-off on Pickwick Records]
SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER MEDLEY - Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler, Conductor [from Saturday Night Fiedler] (1979)
EMOTION/HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE - Ray Conniff (1978)
HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE - Chris Standring (1999)
JIVE TALKIN'/PICK UP THE PIECES - Kai Warner (1976)
NIGHT FEVER - [no artist credited; knock-off on Pickwick Records]
NIGHTS ON BROADWAY - Dynamic Sound (1978)
BARELY ALIVE - Steve Leeds, Phyliss and Angela Harris, from the MAD flexi-disc MAD Disco (1980)
STARTRAX MEDLEY (Bee Gees songs) - Startrax (1981) **God-awful medley of the week**
GREASE - The Cruisers (1978)
GREASE - [no artist credited; knock-off on Pickwick Records]
LOVE YOU INSIDE OUT - Ray Conniff (1979)


Crap From The Past - May 18, 2012: Donna Summer (1948-2012)

OUR LOVE - Donna Summer (1979)
THIS TIME I KNOW IT'S FOR REAL - Donna Summer (1989)
HOT STUFF - Donna Summer (1979)
TRY ME I KNOW WE CAN MAKE IT - Donna Summer (1976)
COLD LOVE - Donna Summer (1981)
NIGHTLIFE - Donna Summer (1980)
LOVE'S UNKIND - Donna Summer (1977)
ON THE RADIO - Donna Summer (1980)
I FEEL LOVE - Donna Summer (1977)
I LOVE YOU - Donna Summer (1978)
LOVE IS IN CONTROL - Donna Summer (1982) ***A-32 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
MACARTHUR PARK - Donna Summer (1978)
WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE FOOLIN' - Donna Summer (1981)
DIM ALL THE LIGHTS - Donna Summer (1979)
SUNSET PEOPLE - Donna Summer (1979)
BAD GIRLS (Demo) - Donna Summer (1979)
Interview with Donna from August 29, 2008, done live on KFAI by DJ Ronny D


Crap From The Past - May 11, 2012: 90 minutes with Mickey Elfenbein, who worked at K-Tel from 1969 to 1996

AD FOR DANCIN' MADNESS (1983)
FENCEWALK - Mandrill (1973)
VALLEY GIRL - Frank And Moon Zappa (1982)
CONTROVERSY - Prince (1981)


Crap From The Past - May 4, 2012: Beasties, Weird Al, Fountains Of Wayne

BENNIE AND THE JETS - Beastie Boys and Biz Markie
INTERGALACTIC - Beastie Boys (1998)
SHAKE YOUR RUMP - Beastie Boys (1989)
GET ON THE GOOD FOOT - James Brown (1972) ***A-28 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
MEXICAN WINE - Fountains Of Wayne (2003)
SUN BEAUTIFUL SUN - Bubble Guppies (2010?)
THAT THING YOU DO - Wonders (1996)
A DIP IN THE OCEAN - Fountains Of Wayne (2011)
THEME FROM SHAFT - Isaac Hayes (1971)
SUPER FLY MEETS SHAFT - John And Ernest (1973)
A LOVER'S HOLIDAY - Change (1980) ***A-29 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
SAY IT SAY IT - E.G. Daily (1986)
FIREMEN'S FAIR - Wide Right (2003)
STUTTER RAP (NO SLEEP TIL BEDTIME) - Morris Minor And The Majors (1987)
FANTASY - Aldo Nova (1982) ***A-30 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
FANTASY - Earth Wind And Fire (1978) ***A-31 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
B-BOY BOUILLABAISSE - Beastie Boys (1989)


Crap From The Past - April 27, 2012: 90 minutes with Ryan and Pony from The Melismatics

I SAW U ON TV - Melismatics (2003)
JOSEPHINE - Jon Auer (2006)
3 A.M. ETERNAL - KLF (1991)
I HEAR A NEW WORLD - Joe Meek


Crap From The Past - April 20, 2012: Lotsa Casey

BANDSTAND BOOGIE - Barry Manilow (1975)
DO YOUR THING - Isaac Hayes (1972)
COULD IT BE FOREVER - David Cassidy (1972)
GIVE IRELAND BACK TO THE IRISH - Paul McCartney and Wings (1972)
NO ONE TO DEPEND ON - Santana (1972)
SPRING AGAIN - Biz Markie (1990)
BACK TOGETHER AGAIN - Roberta Flack And Donny Hathaway (1980)
GENIUS OF LOVE - Tom Tom Club (1982) ***A-25 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
RETURN OF THE MACK - Mark Morrison (1997)
FANTASY - Mariah Carey (1995)
AT40 snippets featuring "D.O.A." by Bloodrock and "Once You Understand" by Think
DARE ME - Pointer Sisters (1985)
SHANNON - Henry Gross (1976)
HEAD OVER HEELS - Go-Go's (1984) ***A-26 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
HEAD OVER HEELS - Tears For Fears (1985) ***A-27 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
WHERE IT'S AT (Make Out City Remix) - Beck (1996)
FREEDOM - Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five (1980)


Crap From The Past - April 13, 2012: CFTP's Greatest Downers

This week's show inspired by Sean Ross and his Ross On Radio column. For his columns of April 5 and April 11, 2012, he discusses the biggest downers in the history of radio. Brilliant.

POLVO EN EL VIENTO (Dust In The Wind in Spanish) - Kansas (1978)
LUKA (in Spanish) - Suzanne Vega (1987)
THE LAST GAME OF THE SEASON (BLIND MAN IN THE BLEACHERS) - David Geddes (1975)
MY WHOLE WORLD ENDED (THE MOMENT YOU LEFT ME) - David Ruffin (1969)
I'VE LOST EVERYTHING I'VE EVER LOVED - David Ruffin (1969)
ONCE YOU UNDERSTAND - Think (1972)
BRICK - Ben Folds Five (1998)
WHY NOT ME - Fred Knoblock (1980)
HONEY - Bobby Goldsboro (1968)
D.O.A. - Bloodrock (1971)
THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD - Gordon Lightfoot (1976)
LOVE ME LOVE ME LOVE - Frank Mills (1972)
HE STOPPED LOVING HER TODAY - George Jones (1980)
LAST KISS - Wednesday (1974)
TEEN ANGEL - Wednesday (1974)
THE LAST SEVEN DAYS - Unit Gloria (1970)
AT SEVENTEEN - Janis Ian (1975)
USED TO BE - Charlene and Stevie Wonder (1982)
EAT FOR TWO - 10,000 Maniacs (1989)
ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY) - Gilbert O'Sullivan (1972)
- - - - - - - - - -
Lyrics to "The Last Seven Days" by Unit Gloria, the late '60s Dutch prog-rock dirge in which God, disappointed by mankind, decides to undo creation:

On the first of the last seven days
He saw his world and said
Give me back all the animals and birds
They will be spoiled like all the human beings
He heard the people cry, he heard the people sigh
But still they didn't pray, than came the other day

On the second of the last seven days
He saw his world and said
Give me back all the flowers and the trees
You don't deserve their beauty and their shelter

On the third of the last seven days
He saw his world and said
Put out all the stars and the moon
You don't deserve their compass in your darkness
He heard the people cry, he heard the people sigh
But still they didn't pray, than came the other day

On the fourth of the last seven days
He saw his world and said
Give me back my lost trance on this world
For they will die like all of those daredevil traitors

On the fifth of the last seven days
He saw his world and said
Give me back a wonderful sun
You don't deserve the light that's in your blind eyes
He heard the people cry, he heard the people sigh
But still they didn't pray, than came the other day

On the sixth of the last seven days
He saw his world HE SAW HIS WORLD
Now burn down this people and this world
They wouldn't hear
My word up on the mountain
And then, the last day of the week, the world was great and empty
He saw his world and
Cried


Crap From The Past - April 6, 2012: The All Thomas Dolby Pledge Drive Show

NEW TOY - Lene Lovich (1981)
I LOVE YOU GOODBYE - Thomas Dolby (1992)
EUROPA AND THE PIRATE TWINS - Thomas Dolby (1981)
SALSA PICANTE (Hot Sauce in Spanish) - Thomas Dolby (1988)
RADIO SILENCE - Thomas Dolby (1982)
SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE - Videogame Group (1983)
HYPERACTIVE - demo version included with an AMD sound card
HE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE - Melissa Lefton (2002)
HOWARD THE DUCK - Dolby's Cube (1986)
GET OUT OF MY MIX - Dolby's Cube (1983)
URGENT - Foreigner (1981)
THE KEY TO HER FERRARI - Thomas Dolby (1988)
ONE OF OUR SUBMARINES - Thomas Dolby (1983)
SCHOOL OF ROCK - School of Rock featuring Jack Black and Cast (2003)


Crap From The Past - March 30, 2012: Pledge drive, with Simon Husbands, Dangerman, David Wiley and Ken Hippler

WHY ME - Irene Cara (1983)
ANOTHER LOVER - Giant Steps (1988)
PERFECT WAY - Scritti Politti (1985)
HIGHWAYMAN - Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson (1985)
HELLO DJ - Don Bowman (1972)
NOBODY - Sylvia (1982)
NEW GIRL NOW - Honeymoon Suite (unsigned 1983 version)
FUNNY FACE - Donna Fargo (1972)
PUT THE BONE IN - Terry Jacks (1974)
FEMALE INTUITION - Mai Tai (1986)
FRIDAY - Rebecca Black (2011)
YOU'RE THE ONE FOR ME - D Train (1985)
FIGHT THE POWER - Barenaked Ladies (1993)


Crap From The Past - March 23, 2012: Pledge at KFAI.org, but don't listen to this week's show

AMOS MOSES - Jerry Reed (1970)
THIS BEAT GOES ON/SWITCHIN' TO GLIDE [indie 45 version] - Kings (1979)
JANE GET ME OFF THIS CRAZY THING (1986)
PORTABLE RADIO - Daryl Hall and John Oates (1979) ***A-24 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
PORTABLE RADIO - Clout (1979)
AUTHOR UNKNOWN - Jason Falkner (1999)
RIGHT ON TRACK - Breakfast Club (1987)
LET ME TICKLE YOUR FANCY - Jermaine Jackson (1982)
BABY I'M BURNIN' - Dolly Parton (1979)
PASS THE DUTCHIE - Musical Youth (1982)
HOLD YOU TIGHT - Tara Kemp (1991)
THE SIZE OF A COW - Wonder Stuff (1991)
TEMPTATION - Corina (1991)
1980-F - After The Fire (1980)
ANOTHERLOVERHOLENYOHEAD - Prince (1986)
EVERLASTING LOVE - Rex Smith and Rachel Sweet (1981)
DON'T TREAT ME BAD - Firehouse (1991)


Crap From The Past - March 16, 2012: M/A/R/R/S Madness

PUMP UP THE VOLUME [US 45 Version] - M/A/R/R/S (1987) ***A-23 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
I KNOW YOU GOT SOUL [A Capella Version] - Eric B And Rakim (1987)
IT'S JUST BEGUN - Jimmy Castor Bunch (1972)
CELEBRATE THE GOOD THINGS - Pleasure (1978)
PUMP THAT BASS - Original Concept (1986)
LOVERIDE - Nuance (1985)
PUT THE NEEDLE TO THE RECORD - Criminal Element Orchestra (1987)
JUNGLE JAZZ - Kool And The Gang (1975)
MEAN MACHINE - The Last Poets (1968)
HOT PANTS I'M COMING I'M COMING I'M COMING - Bobby Byrd (1972)
HOLY GHOST - Bar-Kays (1978)
CHANGE LE BEAT - Fab Five Freddy featuring Beeside (1984)
FUNKIN' FOR JAMAICA (N.Y.) - Tom Browne (1980)
YOU'RE GONNA GET YOURS (MY 98 OLDSMOBILE) - Public Enemy (1987)
ABU ZELUF - Dunya Yusin (1976)
PUMP ME UP - Trouble Funk (1982)
THE JAM - Graham Central Station (1975)
I DON'T KNOW WHAT THIS WORLD IS COMING TO - Soul Children (1972)
MORE PEAS - Fred Wesley and The J.B.'s (1973)
UNITY (PART THREE NUCLEAR WILDSTYLE) - Afrika Bambaataa and James Brown (1984)


Crap From The Past - March 9, 2012: Reliving Y102 from 24 years ago this week

BRING A LITTLE LOVIN' - Los Bravos (1968)
HEAVEN - Bryan Adams (1985)
YOU DON'T KNOW - Scarlett And Black (first week in the top 40 on 3/12/88 Hot 100)
DANCING IN THE DARK - Bruce Springsteen (1984)
OUT OF THE BLUE - Debbie Gibson (first week in the top 10 on 3/12/88 Hot 100)
BAKER STREET [LP version] - Gerry Rafferty (1978) ***A-22 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
KISS AND TELL [45 version] - Bryan Ferry (still down at #64 and climbing on 3/12/88 Hot 100)
NIKITA [promo 45 version] - Elton John (1986)
WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THIS - Pet Shop Boys and Dusty Springfield (former #1 falling out of top 10 for the first time on 3/12/88 Hot 100)
GIRLFRIEND - Pebbles (first week in top 20 on 3/12/88 Hot 100)
KEEP ON LOVING YOU - REO Speedwagon (1981)
SO FAR AWAY [LP version] - Dire Straits (1986)
ROCKET 2 U [45 version] - Jets (first week in top 20 on 3/12/88 Hot 100)
CHECK IT OUT - John Cougar Mellencamp (first week in top 30 on 3/12/88 Hot 100)
DON'T DREAM IT'S OVER - Crowded House (1987)
LISTEN TO WHAT THE MAN SAID [45 version] - Paul McCartney And Wings (1975)
HOW TO DANCE - Bingoboys (1991)
FIND A WAY - Amy Grant (1985)
BAKER STREET [Demo] - Gerry Rafferty (released 2011)


Crap From The Past - March 2, 2012: Goodbye Davy Jones Hello Bangles

EVANGELINE - Icicle Works (1987)
THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE - Clams (1974)
GROOVIN' ON THE SUNSHINE - Three Ring Circus (1968)
theme from THE MONKEES [in Italian!] (1966)
THAT WAS THEN THIS IS NOW - Mosquitos (1985)
MARY MARY - Monkees (1967)
MARY MARY - Run-D.M.C. (1988)
DAYDREAM BELIEVER - Anne Murray (1979)
DAYDREAM BELIEVER - Monkees [horrendous 1986 remix of 1967 hit]
CRUISIN' - Michael Nesmith [horrendous 1989 remix of 1979 recording]
PORPOISE SONG - Monkees (1968)
LOOK OUT (HERE COMES TOMORROW) - Monkees (1967)
I GOT NOTHING - Bangles (1985)
HERO TAKES A FALL - Bangles (1984) ***A-20 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
FUTURE SHOCK - Curtis Mayfield (1973)
SAY YOU REALLY WANT ME - Kim Wilde (1987)
I WANT THAT MAN - Deborah Harry (1989)
TO SIR WITH LOVE - Lulu (1967) ***A-21 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
ROXANNE ROXANNE - UTFO (1985)
WHATCHA GONNA DO - Chilliwack (1982)


Crap From The Past - February 24, 2012: CFTP's 20th Birthday - All radio ads from 1982-1992

Budweiser sounds like Huey Lewis (Feb 1985)
Snickers sounds like Huey Lewis (Jul 1985)
Zena (Dec 1982)
Lee (Jul 1983)
Wrangler (Nov 1983)
Lee (Mar 1984)
Gap Pioneer Cords (Sep 1984)
Wrangler (Dec 1984)
Lee (Mar 1985)
Lee (Nov 1985)
Levi's with Bobby McFerrin (Mar 1987)
Levi's (Sep 1987)
Levi's (Dec 1989)
Fostex (Oct 1982)
Dri And Clear (Feb 1983)
Fostex (Mar 1984)
Oxy 10 (May 1984)
Stridex (Aug 1986)
Clearasil (Apr 1987)
Oxy Starship sweepstakes (Jan 1988)
Clear By Design (Feb 1988)
Clearasil (May 1989)
Noxzema (Sep 1991)
Jostens sounds like Stray Cats (Mar 1984)
Budweiser sounds like Stray Cats (Feb 1985)
Dr. Pepper with Naked Eyes (Mar 1984)
Dr. Pepper with Tommy Tutone (Mar 1984)
Budweiser sounds like Icicle Works (Nov 1984)
Dr. Pepper with Difford And Tilbrook (Feb 1985)
Gatorade is thirst aid (Aug 1985)
Little Kings Beer sounds like Dire Straits (May 1986)
Molson (Aug 1986)
Dr. Pepper sounds like Robert Palmer (Jul 1987)
Zeltzer Seltzer (Jul 1987)
Real Peach (Oct 1987)
Lipton sounds like Smokey Robinson (Jun 1988)
Dr. Pepper sounds like Thompson Twins (Jul 1988)
General Foods International Coffee (Mar 1990)
Tropicana Juice Sparkler (Dec 1990)
Starburst sounds like Cyndi Lauper (Sep 1985)
M and Ms sounds like Cyndi Lauper (Jan 1987)
Sticklets Skinny Gum sounds like Cyndi Lauper and Cameo (Dec 1987)
Bubble Yum (Apr 1982)
Dentyne (Apr 1982)
Chewels (Jul 1982)
Trident (Jul 1982)
Replay (Dec 1982)
Freshen-Up (Jan 1983)
Hubba Bubba (May 1984)
Carefree (Feb 1985)
Carefree (Apr 1988)
Bubblicious (Jul 1988)
Juicy Fruit (Nov 1988)
Doublemint sounds like Gloria Estefan (Mar 1989)
Cinnaburst (Dec 1991)
Twix sounds like The Nylons (Oct 1987)
Levi's sounds like The Nylons (Dec 1987)
Agree sounds like Go-Go's (Sep 1982)
Gillette Good News (Jan 1983)
Max Factor's Maxi Colors-To-Go (May 1984)
UltraSwim (Jun 1984)
Neet with John Stamos (Jul 1984)
Sure And Natural (Nov 1984)
Fresh Musk sounds like Jacksons (Apr 1985)
Shower To Shower (Apr 1985)
Heaven Scent (Aug 1985)
Enjoli (Nov 1986)
Babe (Dec 1986)
Maybelline Shine-Free (Jun 1988)
Close-Up (Nov 1988)
Close-Up (Feb 1990)
Close-Up sounds like INXS (Feb 1991)
Playtex (Jul 1991)
Bold Hold (Dec 1991)
Lee sounds like Joan Jett (Aug 1982)
Budweiser sounds like Joan Jett (Feb 1985)
Frogger (Aug 1982)
Mattel Electronics' M Network (Sep 1982)
Dungeons And Dragons (Mar 1983)
Atari (Jul 1983)
TI-35 Calculator (Aug 1985)
Commodore 128 (Mar 1986)
Hooked On Phonics (Nov 1990)
Nestle $100,000 Bar (Jul 1982)
Nestle $100,000 Bar (Sep 1982)
Nestle Crunch (May 1984)
Wild Cherry Lifesavers (Nov 1984)
Hershey Bar (Mar 1985)
Snickers (May 1985)
Baby Ruth and Butterfinger (Jun 1985)
Nestle (May 1986)
Skittles (May 1987)
Hersheys sounds like Paula Abdul (Jan 1988)
Milk Duds and Whoppers (Apr 1988)
Kit Kat (Oct 1988)
Twizzlers (May 1989)
York Peppermint Patty (Apr 1990)
Reese's (Oct 1990)
Almond Joy and Mounds (Nov 1990)
Twizzlers (Apr 1991)
Butterfinger with The Simpsons (Jun 1991)
Reese's Pieces (Jun 1991)
Bain De Soleil (May 1982)
Summer Nectarines (Jul 1983)
Hanes (Nov 1983)
Peter Pan Peanut Butter (May 1985)
Pontiac Grand Am (Sep 1985)
Sheer Elegance (Jan 1986)
Foot Locker (Mar 1987)
Vicks (Jan 1988)
Kmart (May 1989)
Today Sponge (Aug 1989)
Volkswagen (Feb 1990)
EPT Pregnancy Test (May 1991)
Kaboodles (May 1991)
Target (May 1991)
Super Weight On (Jul 1991)
Superman 2 (Feb 1984)
Cannonball Run 2 (May 1984)
Teen Wolf 2 (Nov 1987)
The Fly 2 (Feb 1989)
Ghostbusters 2 (Jun 1989)
Child's Play 2 (Nov 1990)
Look Who's Talking Too (Dec 1990)
Mannequin 2 (Apr 1991)
Doritos sounds like Sting (May 1984)
Doritos (Mar 1985)
Combos (Oct 1990)
Fritos (Apr 1991)
Doritos with Taylor Dayne (May 1991)


Crap From The Past - February 17, 2012: Goodbye Whitney Houston

ad for Whitney's "I'm Your Baby Tonight" album (1991)
SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU - Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. (1978)
I'M EVERY WOMAN - Chaka Khan (1978)
ALL THE MAN THAT I NEED - Sister Sledge featuring David Simmons (1982)
SO EMOTIONAL [Demo] - Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly (1986)
for "How Will I Know", comparison of the LP mix, the original 45 remix, and the hit 45 remix that had the LP ending tacked onto the original 45 mix
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU - Dolly Parton (1974)
GREATEST LOVE OF ALL - George Benson (1977)
for "Greatest Love Of All", comparison of original LP mix and 45 remix
I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY (WHO LOVES ME) [Demo] - Boy Meets Girl (1986)
UNDER THE MILKY WAY - The Church (1988)
MY BODY SAYS YES - Titiyo (1991)
DEEPER SHADE OF SOUL - Urban Dance Squad (1991)
SAY IT AGAIN - Jermaine Stewart (1988)
I THINK IT'S LOVE - Jermaine Jackson (1986)
DOWNTOWN LIFE - Daryl Hall And John Oates (1988)
SAVE SOME LOVE - Keedy (1991)
WHISPER TO A SCREAM (BIRDS FLY) - Icicle Works (1984) ***A-19 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***


Crap From The Past - February 10, 2012: Woefully ineffective love songs

BLACK SUPERMAN MUHAMMAD ALI - Johnny Wakelin And The Kinshasa Band (1975)
THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK - Meco (1980)
OWWWW! - Chunky A (1989)
MUSIC TIME - Styx (1984)
TIMOTHY - Buoys (1971)
CROWD PLEASER - Rupert Holmes (1980)
MEXICAN RADIO - Wall Of Voodoo (1983)
PAPA WAS A ROLLIN' STONE - Wolf (1983)
BOOGIE IN YOUR BUTT - Eddie Murphy (1982)
JAMES BROWN CELEBRITY HOT TUB - Eddie Murphy (1983)
CANNONBALL - Breeders (1994)
PAPA'S GOT A BRAND NEW PIGBAG - Pigbag (1982) ***A-18 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY A LITTLE BIT ROCK AND ROLL - Donny And Marie (1976)
THAT'S WHAT I LIKE - Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers (1990)
TOAST - Streetband featuring Paul Young (1978)
AI NO CORRIDA - Chas Jankel (1980)
THE SIGN [in Russian?] - Ace Of Base (1994)
NO RUMP TO BUMP - Parlet (1979)
STUTTER RAP (NO SLEEP TIL BEDTIME) - Morris Minor And The Majors (1987)
HEY LADIES - Beastie Boys (1989)
RICKY - Weird Al Yankovic (1983)


Crap From The Past - February 3, 2012: Take It To The Bridge Again

LET ME LOVE YOU TONIGHT - Pure Prairie League (1980)
DON'T ASK ME WHY - Billy Joel (1980)
DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT - Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers (1980)
CUDDLY TOY (FEEL FOR ME) - Roachford (1989)
GO ALL THE WAY - Raspberries (1972)
JANE'S GETTING SERIOUS - Jon Astley (1987)
ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW - Del Amitri (1992)
MEET ME IN THE MIDDLE - Arrows (1984) ***A-17 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
SHAKE YOUR GROOVE THING - Peaches And Herb (1979)
SAVIN' MYSELF - Eria Fachin (1988)
LIGHTS - Journey (1978)
FEMALE INTUITION - Mai Tai (1986)
LAND OF CONFUSION - Disturbed (2006)
JUST A JOB TO DO - Genesis (1983)
RUNNING IN THE FAMILY - Level 42 (1987)
AXEL F - Harold Faltermeyer (1985)
SPY IN THE HOUSE OF LOVE - Was (Not Was) (1988)
MANIC MONDAY - Bangles (1986)
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - Dwight Yoakam (1999)
I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU - Rembrandts (1995)
IS SHE REALLY GOING OUT WITH HIM - Sugar Ray (2003)


Crap From The Past - January 27, 2012: It was twenty years ago today, more or less

LET'S GROOVE - Earth Wind and Fire (1981)
POISON ARROW - ABC (1983)
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF - Duran Duran (1983)
MY LIFE - Billy Joel (1979)
HOT STUFF - Donna Summer (1979)
I WISH - Stevie Wonder (1977)
PICK UP THE PIECES - Average White Band (1975) ***A-16 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
STAYIN' ALIVE - Bee Gees (1978)
CENTERFOLD - J. Geils Band (1982)
DON'T BRING ME DOWN - Electric Light Orchestra (1979)
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART - Bonnie Tyler (1983)
THE TIDE IS HIGH - Blondie (1981)
MACHO MAN - Village People (1978)
ON THE LOOSE - Saga (1983)
DOWN UNDER - Men At Work (1983)
DON'T GO - Yaz (1982)
ROCK THE CASBAH - The Clash (1983)
FANTASY - Aldo Nova (1982)
99 LUFTBALLONS - Nena (1984)
RAPPER'S DELIGHT - Sugarhill Gang (1980)


Crap From The Past - January 20, 2012: Goodbye Etta James, Jimmy Castor, and Kodak

IN THE BASEMENT - Etta James (1966)
E-MAN BOOGIE - Jimmy Castor Bunch (1975)
GIVING IT UP FOR YOUR LOVE - Delbert McClinton (1980)
YOU ON MY MIND - Swing Out Sister (1989)
BOOGIE DOWN - Al Jarreau (1983)
UP IN A PUFF OF SMOKE - Polly Brown (1975)
TELL MAMA - Etta James (1967)
LOVE WILL NEVER DO (WITHOUT YOU) - Janet Jackson (1990)
HEY LEROY YOUR MAMA'S CALLIN' YOU - Jimmy Castor (1966)
SHE LOOKS A LOT LIKE YOU - Clocks (1982)
10-9-8 - Face To Face (1984)
TROGLODYTE (CAVE MAN) - Jimmy Castor Bunch (1972)
YOU GOT IT - Etta James (1968)
TIP OF MY TONGUE - Tubes (1983) ***A-15 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
SO YOUNG SO BAD - Starz (1978)
MAGIC CARPET RIDE - Bardeux (1988)
SAY YOU'RE WRONG - Julian Lennon (1985)
RHUMBA GIRL - Nicolette Larson (1979)
THERE SHE GOES - The La's (1991)
SWEET MERILEE - Donnie Iris (1981)
HEART AND SOUL - T'Pau (1987)


Crap From The Past - January 13, 2012: So I need more RAM

NAUGHTY NAUGHTY - John Parr (1985)
NEW HEARTS - Naked Eyes (1984)
MY GIRL (GONE GONE GONE) - Chilliwack (1981)
MERCURY BLUES - David Lindley (1981)
LET ME TICKLE YOUR FANCY - Jermaine Jackson (1982)
LOUIE LOUIE - Fat Boys (1988)
DISCO NIGHTS (ROCK-FREAK) - G.Q. (1979)
LEAVE A LIGHT ON - Belinda Carlisle (1989)
THE RUBBERBAND MAN - Spinners (1976) ***A-14 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
DOO DOO BROWN - 2 Hyped Brothers And A Dog (1992)
ANOTHERLOVERHOLENYOHEAD - Prince (1986)
SHE'S A BAD MAMA JAMA - Carl Carlton (1981)
ARTIFICIALNESS - Pretty Purdie And The Playboys (1972)
ELECTRIC BLUE (12") - Icehouse (1988)
LOCKED OUT - Crowded House (1994)
WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE - Cliff Richard (1980)
GUITAR TALK LOVE AND DRUMS - Gary Myrick (1983)
YOU CAN'T GET WHAT YOU WANT (TILL YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT) (12") - Joe Jackson (1984)
I'M THE MAN - Joe Jackson (1979)


Crap From The Past - January 6, 2012: Cavalcade Of Whimsy

THE HONEYTHIEF [12"] - Hipsway (1987)
T-82 - Chubby Checker (1982)
SAY ANYTHING - Aimee Mann (1993)
MANEATER - Daryl Hall and John Oates (1982)
HARD TIMES - Kurtis Blow (1980)
ROSANNA - Toto (1982) ***A-12 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
ON AND ON - Nikka Costa (2005)
WORK TO DO - Average White Band (1974)
SOUL ON BOARD - Curt Smith (1993)
EVERYBODY LOVES A HAPPY ENDING - Tears For Fears (2004)
GIRLIE GIRLIE - Sophia George (1984)
SUZI FOUND A WEAPON - Randy Vanwarmer (1981) ***A-13 on Ron's Dream Jukebox***
The YODEL THING (I LIKE GEMUTLICHKEIT) PART 1 - Dicco Fritz And His Sauerkrauts (1977)
SUMMER PLACE '76 - Percy Faith (1975)
SET ME FREE - Utopia (1980)
BRAND NEW LOVER [Demo] - Marshall Crenshaw (sometime in the early '80s)