ChasingBlueSky 0 #1 January 11, 2004 Just happened upon this one tonight, and it's a top notch streaming radio station. I've been listening to it via my wireless connection for the last 30 minutes with no interuptions. www.80sNow.com_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
souleh 0 #2 January 11, 2004 Dire straits? Bruce springsteen? Chris Rhea (sp)? If so, I'm there 'buttplugs? where?' - geno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyOwnWay 0 #3 January 11, 2004 hmmmm. . . given the fact that i was born in the early 80's, i can't really say that i can sit down and listen to that style of music. my father ruined my ears w/ it. maybe if he wouldn't have forced it upon me, i might have more appreciation for it. there are a few songs from way back when that i do like, however. . . . i am not completly against it. i like more of the rock from the 80's than anything else. _________________________________________ all good things are wild and free - Henry David Thoreau Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #4 January 11, 2004 Yup! All of that - here is their story from the web page (and let me tell you, that 80s station in Chicago was great, probably one of the best dedicated formats I've ever heard....too bad the signal sucked). In early 1999, a small yet ambitious company called Big City Radio gave the go-ahead to launch America's FIRST true "All 80's" music radio station. Program Director Chris Shebel, Music Director Jeffrey T. Mason & Consultant Steve Davis were hired to create this monster. On Friday, August 6th 1999 at 12 Noon, "The 80's Channel - 103.1 WXXY" was born in Chicago, IL! The first song: "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles. (The first video ever aired on MTV!) The 80's Channel started a trend that many radio stations across the globe would soon follow...and tragically wreck. This was due to leaving out key ingredients in the recipe. This simple recipe called for broad-spectrum 1980's music. (Pop, Rock, Dance, New Wave, Rhythmic, Hair band...even Bubble Gum!) It called for high-energy, flashy imaging between the songs. It called for compelling personalities with a love for the 1980's and it's music. It called for innovative promotions and marketing tactics - to keep the listeners interested and excited! WXXY contained ALL of these ingredients. However, most of the "clones" did not. Many 80's stations tried and died...by either leaning in ONE musical direction too far, or just by lacking the PASSION required for this type of station. Music in the 1980's covered SO many genres. On any Top 40 station of the day, you'd hear Bryan Adams, followed by Prince, followed by Duran Duran, followed by Bruce Hornsby & The Range, followed by RATT. A true 80's music lover wants to hear ALL those types of songs. Not just hair bands or new wave. So, these stations ultimately failed. "What happened to WXXY," you might ask? Unfortunately, it died as well. ABC/Disney signed on their version of the 80's format in Chicago in late 2000. Due to a weak suburban signal, the powers-that-be decided that WXXY could not compete with a full signal competitor, and decided to bail on Monday, January 29 2001. After a mere 6 months on-air, ABC's "94.7 The Zone" gradually morphed out of the 80's format by adding 90's and current music. Had Big City Radio known then what they know now, "The 80's Channel" MAY have stayed on air longer. But, that's a moot point. WXXY had quite the following in Chicago AND nationwide, thanks to streaming audio on the internet. After signing off the air, there was an outpouring of emotion from 80's music lovers worldwide. "Where will we go to hear our favorite music?" "Who can we turn to?" Now, almost 3 years later, we have your answer. "80's Now Dot Com." ...to pick up where stations like "The 80's Channel" left off. We will play ALL THE HITS of the 1980's! Whenever you tune into 80's Now Dot Com, you will hear a song you LOVE. We are here to bring back memories of a much simpler time in our lives...A FUN TIME! We won't play JUST the modern rock tracks, JUST the hair bands, or JUST the ballads. We'll play it ALL! It's been said that "every song paints a picture." Here at 80's Now Dot Com, our canvas is HUGE. And our paint palette is limitless. Radio stations today are so strictly researched. They seem to think this will allow them to play ONLY the hits their audience wants to hear. In reality, that only allows them to play the hits that SPECIFIC group of people wants -- NOT the entire audience. WE PLAY ALL THE HITS! Our "research" took 10 years. It began on January 1st, 1980 -- and ended December 31st, 1989. It's called "LIVING THROUGH THE 1980'S." Listener feedback is not only welcome, it is MANDATORY! We are very excited to get YOUR input, and put it to good use. Teach us! We will quickly become your new, favorite music source._________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 January 13, 2004 There are some great streaming sites on the net, my favorite being www.digitallyimported.com (no clicky just to piss off the lazy people). That said, for driving around, Katie and I are absolutely loving our XM satellite radio. Channel 44 (Fred) is probably my favorite. It's older (generally 80's) alternative. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themitchyone 0 #6 January 13, 2004 I'm all about 80s music. Thanks for letting me know about this. "If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #7 January 13, 2004 www.launch.yahoo.com I use this site. Any type of music you want free. You can pick the type of music you like and that is all it will play....80ies rocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybrat68 0 #8 January 14, 2004 80s music rocks!! There's an 80s station in Tampa that I listen to all the time. If I had a sound card in my PC, I'd surely check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 January 14, 2004 Lovin' it!! Reminds me of being 16 cruising around in my first car, windows down, stereo playing the local FM station, really loud. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChasingBlueSky 0 #10 January 14, 2004 UGH! Shouldn't have told you guys - I can't get in now since the server is full!_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites elfanie 0 #11 January 14, 2004 QuoteUGH! Shouldn't have told you guys - I can't get in now since the server is full! sorry... but I've been listening to it nonstop since you posted it...what an AWESOME 'station' it is!!! Although it's making me slightly irritated at the fact that you can't find a station like this on the car radio. Thank you for posting this...thank you thank you. *smoochie on your cheek* -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ron 10 #12 January 14, 2004 Well I can't get in either....But Im kinda computer stupid. I did all it said to do....I thinkit hates me."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChasingBlueSky 0 #13 January 14, 2004 Finally got back in - just hit the listen now button every so often. They addressed the issue on their web page - word is getting about, they have to keep adding servers!_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ChasingBlueSky 0 #10 January 14, 2004 UGH! Shouldn't have told you guys - I can't get in now since the server is full!_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elfanie 0 #11 January 14, 2004 QuoteUGH! Shouldn't have told you guys - I can't get in now since the server is full! sorry... but I've been listening to it nonstop since you posted it...what an AWESOME 'station' it is!!! Although it's making me slightly irritated at the fact that you can't find a station like this on the car radio. Thank you for posting this...thank you thank you. *smoochie on your cheek* -------------------------------------------- Elfanie My Skydiving Page Fly Safe - Soft Landings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #12 January 14, 2004 Well I can't get in either....But Im kinda computer stupid. I did all it said to do....I thinkit hates me."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #13 January 14, 2004 Finally got back in - just hit the listen now button every so often. They addressed the issue on their web page - word is getting about, they have to keep adding servers!_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
