Hartford, CT has two passable radio stations. WDRC-FM 102.9 is an oldies station, although they have been tweaking the format for the last 2 years and no longer use the term oldies but rather “good time rock ‘n roll.” WAQY-FM 102.1 out of Springfield, MA is a classic rock station.
In honor of MLB umpire Jim Joyce, I present nine choices for you. These are taken from actual instances on the radio while driving on weekend errands. I noted which song was being played on DRC and which song was on 102.1. So, you make the call: If you were listening, which song would be safe and which would be out. First song listed in each is the oldies choice, second is the classic rock choice.
(1) Neon Philharmonic, “Good Morning Girl” vs. Santana, “Oye Como Va”
(2) The Beatles, “I Want To Hold Your Hand” vs. The Beatles, “Golden Slumbers” medley
(3) The Four Tops, “Same Old Song” vs. Heart, “Barracuda”
(4) Archie Bell & The Drells, “Tighten Up” vs. David Bowie, “Young Americans”
(5) Elvis Presley, “Suspicious Minds” vs. Boston, “More Than A Feeling”
(6) Dusty Springfield, “Wishin’ & Hopin’” vs. Journey, “Lights”
(7) Beach Boys, “Wendy” vs. Don Henley, “Dirty Laundry”
(8) Jonathan King, “Everyone’s Gone to the Moon” vs. Grand Funk, “American Band”
(9) Billy Joel, “Only The Good Die Young” vs. Billy Squier, “Lonely Is The Night”
