20th Century Jukebox

Stories and reflections on the music of the 20th Century host by John Kenneally. John started in the music business in the early 70s, working in retail before moving into radio. He then spent 26 yea…

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The Mamas and Papas - 20th Century Jukebox
The Mamas and the Papas were a defining force in the music scene of the counterculture of the 1960s. Their string of perfect pop hits became a soundtrack for the Summer Of Love.
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Glenn Miller - 20th Century Jukebox
From 1939 until his disappearance in 1942, Glenn Miller was the most successful of all the Big Bands of the Swing Era.
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Manhattan Transfer - 20th Century Jukebox
One of the most polished vocal groups in popular music, Manhattan Transfer are still following founder Tim Hauser's dream.
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Imported From Italy - 20th Century Jukebox
Many of our biggest hits in the 60’s actually came from sunny Italy.
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Willie Nelson-Stardust - 20th Century Jukebox
In the late 70's Willie Nelson took a left turn that blindsided everybody........except Willie
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Dave Clark Five - 20th Century Jukebox
There was more to Dave Clark than his clean-cut good looks.
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Band On The Run - 20th Century Jukebox
The Early 70's found Paul McCartney working hard to establish an identity separate to The Beatles
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Mitch Miller - 20th Century Jukebox
Mitch Miller was a much more interesting figure than his Sing-a-long image might suggest.
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Fleetwood Mac - 20th Century Jukebox
1975 still remains the magical year for Stevie Nicks
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Gunfighter Ballads - 20th Century Jukebox
The Hollywood Western gave birth to a uniquely American pop music phenomenon - the gunfighter ballad.
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