During that time, WLIR had a safe, almost hot adult contemporary sound, similar to that of WPLJ, and carried broadcasts of New York Islanders hockey games. Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Lies (Through The 80's), The Clash / Mikey Dread - Hitsville U.K. / Radio One, Stevie Wonder / Rev. New features implemented during this era included Malibu Sue's All-Request Morning, the 5:00 Rush, Flashback Lunch, LIR After Dark, Andre's 9:00 Knockout and "In the Mix," an alternative dance show with DJ Theo[16] and Andre. The station originally broadcast from studios at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, New York, then 175 Fulton Avenue, Hempstead, New York, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Westbury, New York, and finally, 1103 Stewart Avenue, East Garden City, New York, with its transmitter located at the North Shore Towers in Floral Park, New York. WLIW21 is home to British television favorites and produces acclaimed programs such as MetroFocus, WLIW Arts Beat, and the Emmy Award-winning series Treasures of New York. . Many of these areas were closer geographically to other stations occupying 107.1 FM (WXPK in central WestchesterCounty and WWZY in Long Branch, New Jersey), which hindered reception. It will enhance any encyclopedic page you visit with the magic of the WIKI 2 technology. McNamara's career began at NYU where he was the general manager for WNYU and a . F36 CHERRY HILL. INXS - Need You Tonight 6. The "Screamer of the Week" feature became "Shriek of the Week", but WDRE remained committed to new music as they introduced new bands into the next decade, such as NineInchNails and Nirvana. WLIR [Long Island NY] 1975 WRVR [New York] 1977 WAVA [Washington DC] 1978 WHDH [Boston] 1979 WFTQ [Worcester MA] 1981 . Share on Twitter. New Order, "Age of Consent" 11. Every week, the radio station would play something new. You can read about it here. As a result of this change, all of the on-air staff was fired. 23 likes Listen on Spotify: These are (most of) the songs that received the coveted "Screamer Of The Week" status on the super hip and influential 92.7 FM WLIR radio station in New York during the peak of new wave music in the early 1980s. The Smiths, "This Charming Man" 4. WYSP-FM in Philadelphia was one of the first FM stations to all but eliminate current music from its playlist and focus on album rock of the 1960s and 1970s. 94 songs. [6] Program director Denis McNamara recommended to the station's owner that he choose one of two formats, either progressive adultcontemporarymusic or newmusic. The playlist is comprised of all the Screamer of the Week winners form WLIR FM. That's it. Former WLIR morning man Ben Manilla did an old promotion with a new twist. Has it been over FIVE & HALF Years since this poor little page has seen any new info? You could also do it yourself at any point in time. WLIR was a radio station that played a newmusic/modernrock format on the frequencies 92.7 FM, 98.5 FM, and 107.1 FM from the 1980s into the 2000s. New Order, "Blue Monday" 2. 24 views 0 comments. It was unlike anything I had heard before on commercial radio in the Midwest. The legal battle escalated when the station became more valuable, with new entities (not involved in the original 1972 battle) getting involved after 1982, culminating with the FCC revoking Phoenix Medias 15-year "temporary" license in 1987. In 1997, Jeff Levine was named program director,[15] Gary Cee assistant program director, and night jock LyndaLopez became music director. WLIR also teamed with Dutch East India Trading, an independent record import company in the neighboring village of Rockville Centre, New York, to bring in test pressings before the finished records were mass-produced. His Sunday night show at K . "[8], WLIRs success had grown the profits of its operators, 1959 founder John R. Rieger and his partner Elton Spitzer's Phoenix Media Corp., with an increasing share of the New York market, major concert promotions and popular dance club promotions. [7] The station arranged with a record store in London to get same-day air delivery of new records (years before this was the norm) from Heathrow Airport; WLIR music director Rosie Pisani would drive the 12 miles (19km) to nearby JFK on Thursday afternoons to pick up the records. NewOrder, DepecheMode, Ultravox, Yazoo and Blancmange were early staples of the new music format. The Cure - Why Can't I Be You 2. Formed in Liverpool, England, Flock of Seagulls came to the States and began touring colleges with Squeeze in 1982. Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. If I Was / Piano, a Single by Midge Ure. WLIR would buck this trend by playing the increasingly popular punk rock and new wave music genres that were being ignored by other rock stations in the United States. Doubling Misconceptions, In the summer of 1982, WLIR saw where the music scene was going in the metro NYC area and switched to new wave music. In 1996, WDRE switched to an adultalbumalternative (AAA) format, brought back Malibu Sue[14] (who had been fired earlier by then-program director Russ Mottla), reverted its call letters back to WLIR and changed its moniker to "The Island". Punk. DARE-FM playlist. Only You The Flying Pickets The Best Of The Flying Pickets. On September 12, 2005, WLIR changed formats to a block-sponsored smooth jazz/chill music format known as "FM Channel 107: NeoBreeze". The new format debuted on July 1, 1970. The sales of WLIR-FM and WBZB were approved on February 27, 2007. Song: I'm an Indian Outlaw by Tim McGraw, 1994. That event was heartbreaking for both DJs and music fans in the New York area, and this doc contains archival footage of the WLIR staffers signing off for good. Curated by a staff of like-minded and adventurous personalities, 'LIR spoke a new language to its audience. lee@harrismedia.com Phil Harris WGSM [Huntington NY] 1965 - CE WNEW-FM [New York NY] 1968 He surfaced briefly once again at WLIR before devoting the next two years to off-air endeavors. 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Inducted into the, DJ Theo Live broadcasts & In The Mix 1997-2004, former MD of, Elton Spitzer Took over WLIR in 1973, died in 2016, Gary Cee former program director, now general manager and morning host on Pocono 96.7, Jeff Levine former program director; died in 2020, John "Johnny McFly" Caracciolo owner of, John R. Rieger former owner, died in 2005, Lenny "Peter Puberty" Diana Now program director-music director at, Steve "The Pistol" Jones disc jockey-news anchor; now CEO-president at Skyview Networks, Tom Calderone now president/CEO of Buffalo-Toronto Public Media, "Party Out Of Bounds" Weekends (named after the, WLIR "Heavy Hitters" softball team (featuring Billy Joel), "Donna Donna's Spotlight Dance Dance" at Malibu Beach Club, "All-Request Morning Show" with Malibu Sue and producer Bill Holly, "The Bozo Patrol" with Ben Manilla and Eric Bloom (Blue Oyster Cult), "Saturday Night Modern Rock Dance Party at Malibu", "Friday Night '80s Dance Party at Malibu", This page was last edited on 12 March 2023, at 21:54. The Alarm. 522 likes. PHIL COLLINS - Against All Odds. [2][3], In spring 1970, announcers RichardNeer and Mike Harrison convinced Rieger to change to a progressiverock radioformat, with Harrison as program director. Dave Sloan/Holly Cantos . Indie. The Power of Love. R.E.M. [7] The station arranged with a record store in London to get same-day air delivery of new records (years before this was the norm) from HeathrowAirport; WLIR music director Rosie Pisani would drive the 12 miles (19km) to nearby JFK on Thursday afternoons to pick up the records. WLIR started the Screamer of the Week in the fall of 1980 when the format was new rock and dance music. Phawker is a popular web site based in Philadelphia that has drawn more than 2.6 million visitors with its combination of eye-grabbing visuals, curated news, gossip, album reviews, live music previews, concert reviews, viral videos, contrarian film reviews, long-form investigative pieces, fearless political commentary, principled dissent, and in-depth interviews with important or famous people. It was licensed to Garden City, New York on the frequency 92.7 FM and played a mix of Broadwayshowtunes, jazz and lightclassicalmusic from a basement studio in the Garden City Hotel. Some of my personal favorites from the 1980s are also on this list including New Years Day by U2, Naked Eyes Always Something There To Remind Me, So Afraid Of The Russians by Made For TV, and, of course, Safety Dance by Men Without Hats. Install the free Online Radio Box app for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! WEQX, WLIR Airstaff 1996-1997 Music Director 1996-1997 Now at Drive105 . FoxHound_ Biggest hits in New Zealand . and independent radio largely succumbed to corporate formats and pre-set pop playlists. MTV darlings such as the Flirts, Talk Talk, Duran Duran, Thompson Twins, and Thomas Dolby are all over the Screamer list. In 1970, it changed to a progressiverock format before switching to a newmusic/modernrock format in 1982. On August 1, 2011, WLIR-FM began broadcasting Christian programming as part of the WLIX Hope radio network. With a signal that reached about 8 million people - from Greater NYC in the west to the forks of Long Island in the east - WLIR was one of the first American broadcasters to switch formats from sterile album rock to new wave. Gary Cee took over as program director and brought in British DJ The English Muffin (OrliAuslander) for the afternoon drive and Drew Kenyon joined Maria Chambers on the Morning Show. The personalities of the disc jockeys became much more upbeat. The selling price for WLIR-FM and WBZB was $1.75 million for each station,[23] and the total price for all three stations would have been $5 million, but the sale was never completed, and WBZB returned to the WBON call letters.[24]. [27], On February 9, 2011, Jarad Broadcasting of Hampton Bays entered into an asset purchase agreement with Holding Out Hope Church (WLIX Radio) to sell the station for $650,000. The playlist is comprised of all the Screamer of the Week winners form WLIR FM. Erasure - A Little Respect 5. The Sugarcubes - Birthday 8. LCD Soundsystem - New Body Rhumba (from the film White Noise), Echo & the Bunnymen - Bedbugs and Ballyhoo, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Souvenir, Red Hot Chili Peppers - Breaking the Girl, Joan Jett - Do You Wanna Touch Me (Live on WLIR), Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Secret, I Don't Know How But They Found Me - Leave Me Alone, New Pornographers - Falling Down The Stairs Of Your Smile, A Flock of Seagulls - Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You), Martha and the Muffins - Danseparc (Every Day It's Tomorrow), In My Head - Mike Shinoda -feat Kailee Morgue, Gorillaz - Aries (feat. The Cure, "The Love Cats" 8. Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90064 Ellen Goldfarb, Producer info@dtbdthemovie.com 310-408-1770 . The simulcast ended in 2020. This truly marked the end of WLIR's unique over-the-air "new music" format after almost three decades. Would you like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date? The station hasn't received recognition commensurate with its role in music history, but a new Showtime documentary serves as a minor corrective. WLIR / DARE.FM is New York's Original Alternative Station! Jomyra Productions, Inc. 11500 W. Olympic Blvd. https://wlir.fm/ It now only has the list of "Screamers and Shrieks" of the weekthese were songs voted on by listeners as the best new song of the week. Some of these include: Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. In 1970, it changed to a progressive rock format before switching to a new music/modern rock format in 1982. Required fields are marked *. [citation needed], After five years of production, the documentary entitled Dare to Be Different - WLIR: The Voice of a Generation by Ellen Goldfarb debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2017. "I was blown away by the station's playlist. 1970-1979. updated over 9 years ago, PrefaceWLIR 92.7FM was a "Dare to Be Different" radio station based out of Garden City, NY. Alternative rock artists that formerly were played almost exclusively on the station were now being heard on many rock and popmusic stations.[10]. 16 likes. Some audio may have imperfections, dropouts, or missing sections of songs. "[8], WLIRs success had grown the profits of its operators, 1959 founder John R. Rieger and his partner Elton Spitzer's Phoenix Media Corp., with an increasing share of the New York market, major concert promotions and popular dance club promotions. A Flock of Seagulls, known for long-faded hits like "Space Age Love Song" (1982) and "Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)" (1982), was one of the bands the station championed. The Screamer of the Week represented the epitome of 80s music. Even if it's a bit romanticized, Dare to Be Different captures a key moment in music history: the fleeting period after disco faded, but before mainstream '80s pop reared its sleek, glossy head with the full support of MTV. Our radio channels feature world renowned artists, DJs, and the hottest exclusive shows. I saw Joe once at Malibu my only appearance th A modest tribute blog established primarily as an homage to an 80's music broadcasting icon that sadly, is no more.. rather, it is a mere shell of its former self, no longer at its original broadcast frequency (92.7 FM) or at its famed 80's era address @1600 Stewart Ave Garden City NY. Back in the 1980s, THE place for new music in the metro NYC area was WLIR. [20][21] In an effort to keep WLIR and its alternative music alive, longtime employee and historian Bob Wilson developed the website WLIR.FM and began an internet broadcast of music called "Next Wave". John Fogerty - The Old Man Down The Road. 5 Letter Words With Smile, "We played Prince before anybody else!" MADONNA - Holiday. The names are like litmus tests for a certain generation of pop fans: If you can differentiate one species of poofy-haired 1980s act from another, you might have lived through the new wave era. WLIR was founded in 1959 by John R. Rieger. Dancing in the Street. In later years, the station played dance mixes and evolved into a modern / alternative rock station. WLIR - 92.7 - Modern Rock WPAT - 93.1 - Beautiful Music . Alternative rock artists that formerly were played almost exclusively on the station were now being heard on many rock and pop music stations.[10]. By In addition to the live concert series, WLIR promoted local bands such as the Good Rats. Midnight Oil - Beds are Burning 9. On January 3, 2008, partly because of the reach of the new antenna, WLIR-FM began simulcasting programming from sister station WDRE (Party 105), fueling speculation that a change in format to ESPN was imminent. 1 Singles. He also programs the music playlist. [9] The permanent license did not include the call letters, so the new licensee operated with the call letters WDRE, while Phoenix Media brought the WLIR call letters to an AM radio station in Rockland County, New York. Depeche Mode - Route 66 2. 5 Letter Words With Smile, Bob Wilson, longtime WLIR employee and historian, created the website WDAREFM.COM (Dare FM), which maintains the spirit of the original WLIR. For the Hampton Bays, New York radio station at 107.1 FM, see, [WLIR] 92.7 Mhz, WLIR FM (1984) Garden City, New York Aircheck | CUT VERSION cause |, WLIR/WDRE 92.7 FM (Long Island, NY) New Wave radio show (1987), WLIR/WDRE 92.7 FM (Long Island, NY) New Wave radio show (1989), WLIR 92.7 FM (NY) "In the Mix" (Electronic Dance Music show with Andre & DJ Theo) (2001). The Smiths - Girlfriend in a Coma 7. [9] As a result of this revocation, Jarad Broadcasting wrested control of the broadcast license for frequency 92.7, taking ownership on December 18, 1987. It details WLIR's history, program director Denis McNamara and teams August 1982 format change, the influence the station had and its battles with the FCC. Jonny Destry & Destiny - Girls, Rock 'N Roll & Cars, Jona Lewie - You'll Always Find Me In The Kitchen At Parties. The 12-inch [single] disc had its say and it faded." Save peace in the world. WLIR was founded in 1959 by John R. Rieger. [9] As a result of this revocation, Jarad Broadcasting wrested control of the broadcast license for frequency 92.7, taking ownership on December 18, 1987. WLIR Playlist; MUSIC WEEK APRIL 20 1985 Talent Tips STEVE CANNELL and Dolly; Songbook Preview Artist 1014.Pdf; UE Inv210616 Lps (Pdf) Serendipity Karaoke; N E W B R I G H T; Untitled Meditation No; Complete Song Lyrics (By Sen Silke) 2007 - 2008 Allen Community College Iola Kansas; 8Teaseband Song List << WLIR was also the only place you could hear the eventual Screamer, the original version of Obsession by Michael DesBarres & HollyKnight. Cassette 1/Side A Call Letters - WLIR One Step Beyond - Madness Windout - R.E.M. On December 20, 2005, after three months of low ratings, the NeoBreeze format was dropped, and the WLIR alternative format returned. Doubling Misconceptions, [citation needed], The station became known for playing new artists, and occasionally playing singles before other stations. [1] The website broadcasts a mix of alternative rock from the past and . The station originally broadcast from studios at the Garden City Hotel in Garden City, New York, then 175 Fulton Avenue . As a result of this change, all of the on-air staff was fired. At least if you were a young adult in the NYC area during the1980s. The synthpop-based music on which much of the station's playlist was based was now out of fashion. 2.48K subscribers. Many of the British punk bands on the list below first charted with import singles acquired by club DJs to fortify their playlists. I LOVE WLIR!!! Even so, much of the music that made it to Screamer status was new wave or . WLIR fan. The best radio station in America! I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like. The explosion in popularity of grunge and alternative rock in the early 1990s led to a period of turmoil. Install the free Online Radio Box app for your smartphone and listen to your favorite radio stations online - wherever you are! Playlists feed | MP3 archives feed . Check out Recent Lists. 1980-1989. That was a full year . This mix is a tribute to the glory days of WLIR (1982-1985). KAPA Hawaiian FM is Hawaii's most listened to radio station! The selling price for WLIR-FM and WBZB was $1.75 million for each station,[23] and the total price for all three stations would have been $5 million, but the sale was never completed, and WBZB returned to the WBON call letters.[24]. [19] As 107.1 FM is located about 50 miles east of the original WLIR in Garden City, many of the station's fans in NewYorkCity, southwestern Connecticut, southern WestchesterCounty, NewYork, northeastern NewJersey and even the western parts of LongIsland itself could not easily receive the station. For example, as shown in the 2017 documentary Dare to Be Different - WLIR: The Voice of a Generation (see WLIR/WDRElegacy), WLIR played the FrankieGoestoHollywood single "Relax" just six days after its U.K. release, six months before the record company released it in the United States. It's up to #38 with ups from WLUP, WRCN, WTPA and WRUF, with none down, and 4-5 emphasis action includes WLUP, WLAV, WLIR, WRCN, KDKB, WQBK, WOKF, WRXL and several more. Authorization is only required to store your personal settings. In 1970, it changed to a progressive rock format before switching to a new music/modern rock format in 1982. Within a year or two, one would be headlining Jones Beach. Frequency: 1420 khz (November 18, 1985-March 2, 1987). New features implemented during this era included Malibu Sue's All-Request Morning, the 5:00 Rush, Flashback Lunch, LIR After Dark, Andre's 9:00 Knockout and "In the Mix," an alternative dance show with DJ Theo[16] and Andre.
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