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Radio playlist question
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Radio playlist question
I've noticed this for a while, maybe some of you have, also. I think it's been discussed here before.
Most playlists have been narrowed down to a few recognizable tracks by most artists. Obviously, they want to play the hits (see: burnt to a crisp), but is it also so that stations van claim a larger artist library?
I ask primarily because it doesn't seem that stations claim core artists like they used to. They seem to want to grab a larger slice of artists, but don't seem to get into their library. No artist A-Z features, (unless Bob Seger gets the shits, then CSX will gladly do a Seger A-Z), no deeper cuts from said core artists, nothing like that. That's not to say some artists don't have larger playlists, Ozzy Osbourne for example, will have 5-8 cuts in heavy rotation at any given time (just ask LLZ). But many artists do seem to be taken down to the first 2 or 3 songs (at most) from a greatest hits comp.
Most playlists have been narrowed down to a few recognizable tracks by most artists. Obviously, they want to play the hits (see: burnt to a crisp), but is it also so that stations van claim a larger artist library?
I ask primarily because it doesn't seem that stations claim core artists like they used to. They seem to want to grab a larger slice of artists, but don't seem to get into their library. No artist A-Z features, (unless Bob Seger gets the shits, then CSX will gladly do a Seger A-Z), no deeper cuts from said core artists, nothing like that. That's not to say some artists don't have larger playlists, Ozzy Osbourne for example, will have 5-8 cuts in heavy rotation at any given time (just ask LLZ). But many artists do seem to be taken down to the first 2 or 3 songs (at most) from a greatest hits comp.
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I think to answer this question requires the answer to another question. And if I'm not mistaken, it's been asked before and no one here on Buzzboard knew the answer:
What percentage of radio listeners are using a desktop or shelf radio, and not getting up and changing the station when an ad comes on?
And what percentage are in a vehicle, and hitting the channel button as soon as chat or a commercial come on?
If most listeners are in a vehicle, it seems to me playing favorite tunes would be an effective way to get channel surfers to stop and listen.
What percentage of radio listeners are using a desktop or shelf radio, and not getting up and changing the station when an ad comes on?
And what percentage are in a vehicle, and hitting the channel button as soon as chat or a commercial come on?
If most listeners are in a vehicle, it seems to me playing favorite tunes would be an effective way to get channel surfers to stop and listen.
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Maybe I'm the minority but NOTHING will get me to change the station faster than those overplayed "hits". I'm sure we all know the ones...you know them from the very first couple of notes. I will sit through a commercial on a different station before I'll sit through "Bohemian Rhapsody" for the one millionth time.In The Bleachers wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:38 pmI think to answer this question requires the answer to another question. And if I'm not mistaken, it's been asked before and no one here on Buzzboard knew the answer:
What percentage of radio listeners are using a desktop or shelf radio, and not getting up and changing the station when an ad comes on?
And what percentage are in a vehicle, and hitting the channel button as soon as chat or a commercial come on?
If most listeners are in a vehicle, it seems to me playing favorite tunes would be an effective way to get channel surfers to stop and listen.
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Maybe you're not in the minority. You are hitting that button as soon as you hear something you don't like.dial-it-in wrote: ↑Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:56 pmMaybe I'm the minority but NOTHING will get me to change the station faster than those overplayed "hits". I'm sure we all know the ones...you know them from the very first couple of notes. I will sit through a commercial on a different station before I'll sit through "Bohemian Rhapsody" for the one millionth time.
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Re: Radio playlist question
Good point.Mega Hertz wrote:I've noticed this for a while, maybe some of you have, also. I think it's been discussed here before.
Most playlists have been narrowed down to a few recognizable tracks by most artists. Obviously, they want to play the hits (see: burnt to a crisp), but is it also so that stations van claim a larger artist library?
I ask primarily because it doesn't seem that stations claim core artists like they used to. They seem to want to grab a larger slice of artists, but don't seem to get into their library. No artist A-Z features, (unless Bob Seger gets the shits, then CSX will gladly do a Seger A-Z), no deeper cuts from said core artists, nothing like that. That's not to say some artists don't have larger playlists, Ozzy Osbourne for example, will have 5-8 cuts in heavy rotation at any given time (just ask LLZ). But many artists do seem to be taken down to the first 2 or 3 songs (at most) from a greatest hits comp.
Since I was thinking about this, when was the last time a Van Halen cut with Sammy as the lead vocalist was played? Seems like I only hear the cuts with Synthetic Diamond Dave nowadays.
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Re: Radio playlist question
I've heard "Best of Both Worlds", "Right Now", and "Why Can't This Be Love" on Toledo rock and classic rock stations over the past few years.thatonedude wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:48 pmGood point.Mega Hertz wrote:I've noticed this for a while, maybe some of you have, also. I think it's been discussed here before.
Most playlists have been narrowed down to a few recognizable tracks by most artists. Obviously, they want to play the hits (see: burnt to a crisp), but is it also so that stations van claim a larger artist library?
I ask primarily because it doesn't seem that stations claim core artists like they used to. They seem to want to grab a larger slice of artists, but don't seem to get into their library. No artist A-Z features, (unless Bob Seger gets the shits, then CSX will gladly do a Seger A-Z), no deeper cuts from said core artists, nothing like that. That's not to say some artists don't have larger playlists, Ozzy Osbourne for example, will have 5-8 cuts in heavy rotation at any given time (just ask LLZ). But many artists do seem to be taken down to the first 2 or 3 songs (at most) from a greatest hits comp.
Since I was thinking about this, when was the last time a Van Halen cut with Sammy as the lead vocalist was played? Seems like I only hear the cuts with Synthetic Diamond Dave nowadays.
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Yeah, they're getting a little ballsier. WCSX is good for Top of the World and Dreams, too.radioandtventhusiast wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 3:12 pmI've heard "Best of Both Worlds", "Right Now", and "Why Can't This Be Love" on Toledo rock and classic rock stations over the past few years.thatonedude wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:48 pmGood point.Mega Hertz wrote:I've noticed this for a while, maybe some of you have, also. I think it's been discussed here before.
Most playlists have been narrowed down to a few recognizable tracks by most artists. Obviously, they want to play the hits (see: burnt to a crisp), but is it also so that stations van claim a larger artist library?
I ask primarily because it doesn't seem that stations claim core artists like they used to. They seem to want to grab a larger slice of artists, but don't seem to get into their library. No artist A-Z features, (unless Bob Seger gets the shits, then CSX will gladly do a Seger A-Z), no deeper cuts from said core artists, nothing like that. That's not to say some artists don't have larger playlists, Ozzy Osbourne for example, will have 5-8 cuts in heavy rotation at any given time (just ask LLZ). But many artists do seem to be taken down to the first 2 or 3 songs (at most) from a greatest hits comp.
Since I was thinking about this, when was the last time a Van Halen cut with Sammy as the lead vocalist was played? Seems like I only hear the cuts with Synthetic Diamond Dave nowadays.
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VH with Sammy is exactly the stuff WLLZ should be playing.
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Add “Don’t tell me what love can do” to that list…
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Who's playing that one? Most stations think "Balance" is just a setting on the radio.
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Last time I heard it was when Eddie VH died and SXM was playing it on their tribute channelMega Hertz wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:58 pmWho's playing that one? Most stations think "Balance" is just a setting on the radio.
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No rock stations are touching Balance. The thing is, detractors complained when 5150 and OU812 sounded too sterile and synthetic, then they have 2 straight ahead rock records and it's like pulling teeth to get them played. I'm sorry, I think Poundcake should be at least a tertiary. You had 4 mainstream rock hits on F.U.C.K. I caught Wheels playing Black and Blue once.Realist wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:55 pmLast time I heard it was when Eddie VH died and SXM was playing it on their tribute channelMega Hertz wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:58 pmWho's playing that one? Most stations think "Balance" is just a setting on the radio.
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Mega Hertz wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 6:17 pmNo rock stations are touching Balance. The thing is, detractors complained when 5150 and OU812 sounded too sterile and synthetic, then they have 2 straight ahead rock records and it's like pulling teeth to get them played. I'm sorry, I think Poundcake should be at least a tertiary. You had 4 mainstream rock hits on F.U.C.K. I caught Wheels playing Black and Blue once.Realist wrote: ↑Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:55 pmLast time I heard it was when Eddie VH died and SXM was playing it on their tribute channelMega Hertz wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 7:58 pmWho's playing that one? Most stations think "Balance" is just a setting on the radio.