The ever-evolving KMCQ

[Janet W]

Dusty Dale - I agree with you totally - very well put.  That explains why there are so many Meatloaf songs that are being played that are unknown to me.  Did not know he was a demigod.  I know his hit "Two out of three ain't bad."  I was having a bad moment a few days ago, turned on KMCQ and there he was again on some song foreign to me and very irritating.  At the time, I was hoping to hear "Walk Away Renee" or some soothing song from my youth.  I turned off the radio and put on a CD. 

KMCQ plays a lot of gems and often long stretches of them, but for my demo (a kid in the 60's) they are not nearly as listenable as they were at the beginning. Again, there are so many wonderful songs they could play from the 60's and 70's.  I think their strength has always been  being able to play a deep library since they were non-commercial for so long.  Most oldies stations play, 200? or so songs in rotation?  Finally KMCQ came along a few years ago and didn't play Barbara Ann and The Lion Sleeps Tonight every few hours. I am so happy every time I  hear songs like "Wishing on a Star" or "Hurt So Bad" or anything by Seals and Crofts wafting out of my little kitchen radio. I also loved rediscovering Al Stewart through KMCQ.

I have no idea who is choosing the music, but for this demo they need to REALLY know and have a genuine feel for the music and how to put it together. Someone actually in the demo would have the edge.  Look at Ted Alexander - he knows and loves his oldies and has been playing them throughout his long radio career. His show is very well prepped and programmed. I suspect he has added more 80's songs lately due to the request of those running KMCQ. No station is ever going to play every song we love, but for my demo, KMCQ came close for a very long time.  I'd hate to see that slip away, because no one else in Seattle plays those long, lost songs. 

[bobdavcav]

What do you guys think of stations like WCBS in New York? That's what I'd call a good oldies station!

[radiojjh]

WCBS-FM in New York and K-Earth in L.A. are two of the most amazing sounding radio stations on this planet...they are fun to listen to, they have personality plus and play great music, what's NOT to like!   I love both of 'em!   Wait til internet radio is available in most cars....then I will be listening to those two ALOT.   

[multiplex]

WCBS-FM has some great personalities and some good music. Too much 70s and 80s for my taste, though.

[Scott1]

I usually listen to KMCQ when I'm in the area and always enjoy it.  If you like KMCQ you might really enjoy the new online incarnation of KISN in Portland.  It has a deep playlist like KMCQ, and has the original station jingles, plus other good oldies imaging.  Check 'em out at www.goodguyradio.com. 

[WDAE-FM101]

If you could replicate the KISN web-cast within the Seattle market, which "heritage" station would you bring back?

[radiojjh]

I loved the old "Thee FM---KVI."  In the mid-70's great for listening.  That was a great sounding radio station.    AND way back then KVI-AM with the full personality and fun WAS also a great station.    Just my two faves from way back when.     

[Dusty Dale Brooks]

I'll tell you a station that was good was KGW in the 1970s. Great personalities and very classy presentation.

I loved it.

[Bongwater]

I'll tell you a station that was good was KGW in the 1970s. Great personalities and very classy presentation.

I loved it.

I couldn't wait for KGDN to sign off so I could hear KGW and KFI.

Ahhh....Memories......

[TowerLamp]

The little station that could is now promoting itself. I'm sure it's trade but KMCQ is now on the backs of Shuttle Express vans.