Anyone listening to KRVT?

[random]

First of all the newbie label betrays me. I've been hanging out here a lot. I just don't like to talk much. :-)  I grew up in Tulsa and it's my home for sure. I have great memories here and met and befriended some wonderful people. I love Tulsa and Tulsans.

When I was a kid transistor radios were prevalent. You can't say we didn't enjoy them as much or even more than we do our ipods today. In the summer of 1971 I turned 13 years old. That summer I rode my new 10 speed Schwinn Varsity bicycle 1300 miles. Most of those miles I had a huge 12 transistor radio strapped to the frame. I don't know how I talked my dad into letting me use it but he did and I rode all over this town daily, listening to KAKC and KELI.

When stereo swept the nation in the seventies we forsook AM radio for "high fidelity" stereo FM never looking back. But if a song has soul and heart it sounds good no matter how you hear it. Remember being moved by the music you listened to on your mono earphone? In fact, to my ears, music on AM radio sounds "meatier" compared to the thin sounds of homogenized FM.

I started listening to KRVT in the mornings in my quest to find something to entertain me and monitor my time in the morning before work. I was pleasantly surprised and intrigued by the song selections. Case in point: the last time I heard Bryan Hyland "Gypsy Woman" may have been a self recorded version on my Concorde Reverse-a-Track reel to reel at the age of ten.

KRVT AM 1270 radio really does play songs I grew up with (and earlier.) I listen to Stan every morning and the music he plays makes me smile. It's not just the music but the memories and Stan has a knack for bringing them around. With topics ranging from old TV shows like Captain Kangaroo to multifarious memories of Tulsa. The memories run deep of the fortunate life I've had growing up in Tulsa in such a great era.  Callers are encouraged and often supply stories and badinage that tickle me. Joe Riddle keeps it going in the afternoon without missing a beat and Gene Savage is the late afternoon slot. All the hosts are broadcast veterans, have a great sense of humor and love what they do. I also like the touch of reverb that sweetens the sound.

KRVT is radio the way it used to be, only better because the playlist is broader  - including great music from the 50's to the early 80's. Think of a song - any song - call them up and I'll bet they'll have it and play it for you in a matter of minutes! If they don't have it Stan will probably go online and find it. This is true interactive LOCAL radio. The alternative to vexing and futile political talk and mind numbing playlists.

[rwarn17588]

Thanks for the tip. I'll tune in ...

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quote:Originally posted by rwarn17588

Thanks for the tip. I'll tune in ...

They're playing a syndicated show today because of the holiday. Not quite the same - still some good music. Stan was on this morning played two Melanie songs in a row. (Neither one being the roller skate song!) That's an artist that has otherwise been forgotten about.

[RecycleMichael]

My radio is on that station everyday or night. Of course, it is to listen to the Cardinal baseball games. The selection of music they play causes me to leave it there most of the time I am in my car.

[Quinton]

KAKC what fond memories flow.WOW.

[random]

quote:Originally posted by random

First of all the newbie label betrays me. I've been hanging out here a lot. I just don't like to talk much. :-)  

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