American Jukebox®

Series produced by Garrett Stack

Caption: The 1947 Wurlitzer "Bubbler"
The 1947 Wurlitzer "Bubbler" 

The best of pop, rock and soul from the golden age of AM radio: Late 1950's - 1970's. Garrett Stack hosts a 2-hour program broadcast over WMNR-FM and online at wmnr.org originating from Monroe, CT.

Always exploring a phenomenon in pop, rock and soul as part of the program, regular features include an interactive name that tune "Fun Test," and an occasional in-depth look in "Behind the #1." Listeners are invited to email the host with Fun Test answers as well as offer comments and ideas. Email: stack@wmnr.org


205 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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To celebrate the 13th anniversary of American Jukebox® we've selected songs that peaked at #13 on the Hot-100, or ranked #13 on Billboard's End-Of-...

Bought by Raven Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Dec 29, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:01
  • Purchases: 2
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There's something about the harmony four people can bring to the record that excites.

Bought by KSRQ, KSRQ, and WMNR


  • Added: Oct 27, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Design by Garrett Stack, Credit: Ken Burns background layer
Ken Burns' Country Music series on PBS is the inspiration for this look at the great American music blended from all people.

Bought by WMNR, Raven Radio, and KSRQ


  • Added: Nov 29, 2020
  • Length: 01:57:50
  • Purchases: 3
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They all just squeaked into Billboard's Top-40. Hopes dashed as they stalled at #40 or #39.

Bought by WMNR, Raven Radio, and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 15, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 3
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You know the ones. They growl and take charge of their songs. They demand your attention. They've got grit.

Bought by WMNR, Raven Radio, KMUN, and KSRQ


  • Added: Sep 03, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 4
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On August 15-18, 1969, the largest gathering of people, ever to be in one place, happened in Bethel, New York at the Woodstock Art and Music Festiv...

Bought by WMNR, Raven Radio, and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 18, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:45
  • Purchases: 3
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There's something about acoustic sounds and singer songwriters that moves us. It's the intimacy those sounds create.

Bought by Raven Radio and KSRQ


  • Added: Aug 04, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing in song, plus some soft rock and folk favs and rarities.

  • Added: Jul 21, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
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The title says it all. The big hits from 30 summers.

Bought by KSRQ and Raven Radio


  • Added: Jul 07, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 2
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When you look closely, it's hard to believe that two so totally different songs could share Billboard's Top-10 during the same week.

Bought by KSRQ and Raven Radio


  • Added: Jun 23, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 2
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From the '60s , '70s and into the '80s: A collection of hits and deeper cuts. Some minor charters by major artists.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jun 09, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1
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To borrow a 21st century term, BOGO means "buy one get one." Like a 2-sided hit. Buy one hit and get the second one "free." Lots of 2-sided hits ha...

Bought by WMNR and KSRQ


  • Added: May 27, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Paying respect through song to the wisdom, love and beauty, to mothers, wives and the wonderful women in our lives.

Bought by WMNR and KSRQ


  • Added: May 12, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: At the Beach Boys' Recording Session
Magnificent orchestral arrangements back the original vocals by Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys and The Carpenters.

Bought by KSRQ and WEZU


  • Added: Apr 28, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: At the Beach Boys' Recording Session
Magnificent symphonic arrangements backing original vocals by Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys and The Carpenters.

Bought by KSRQ


  • Added: Jan 11, 2022
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Irish-Americans and Irish-born hitmakers from the '60s and '70s are abundantly represented on this Luck of the Irish edition of American Jukebox®.

Bought by WEZU


  • Added: Mar 17, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:52
  • Purchases: 1
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Literally, hundreds of great hits were sung by boys and girls ages 17 and under. Not an 18 or 19-year-old in the pack!

Bought by WMNR and WEZU


  • Added: Mar 03, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:59
  • Purchases: 2
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For three years British recording artists dominated the American pop and rock charts. Their influence is a significant piece of popular music history.

Bought by KSRQ, CI Dolphin Radio, and WEZU


  • Added: Feb 17, 2019
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 3
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The rise of this genre to the point of overtaking the air waves and station playlists hit its peak in 1978. Then the flame went out - or did it? Y...

Bought by WEZU


  • Added: Feb 04, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:58
  • Purchases: 1
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Some recording artists have been at it for decades. They record, tour and still give concerts. Their influence is enormous.

Bought by KSRQ and WEZU


  • Added: Jan 21, 2019
  • Length: 01:57:41
  • Purchases: 2