I did mornings at KRNW (97.3 FM) in Boulder, Colorado, from 1971 to 1973 and again from 1975 to 1977. I’m flushed with memories of being able to mix in so many genres into each single four-hour show. This random playlist incorporates folk rock, Latin fusion, an acoustic guitar dirge, glossy R&B, English prog rock, straight ahead jazz, and female singer-songwriters galore. These days, it’s nearly impossible to find a station that allows the DJs to pick their own music (except on community public radio), but back in the ’70s, knowledge of/passion for music was actually a plus!
SONG | ARTIST |
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Full Circle | The Byrds |
Any World (That I’m Welcome To) | Steely Dan |
Sweet Virginia | America |
Sailin’ The Wind | Loggins & Messina |
Knotts Berry Farm Molly | John Fahey |
Flying Clouds | Quah |
Smooth Sailing | Rachel Faro |
Free Man In Paris | Joni Mitchell |
Winds Of The Old Days | Joan Baez |
Travelling Days | JSD Band |
Memories | Pure Prairie League |
Wasn't Born To Follow | The Byrds |
Keeper Of The Keys | Brewer & Shipley |
Right Or Wrong | Stealers Wheel |
I Had A Dream | Hubert Laws |
Diamond Dust | Jeff Beck |
Grace Darling | The Strawbs |
Wild Night | Martha Reeves |
Redwood Tree | Van Morrison |
Don’t Ever Say Goodbye | Rick Derringer |
Listen Listen | Sandy Denny |
Mr. Boatman | Wendy Waldman |
All Because Of A Woman | Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes |
Hangin' On | Al Green |
Love And Its Glory | Minnie Ripperton |
Cactus | Joe Beck |
Supernatural Thing | Ben E. King |
Clear | Spirit |
Liars Of Love | Jon Mark |
Life On Mars | David Bowie |
Wind Of Change | Bee Gees |
Ponta De Areia | Wayne Shorter |
Parana | Airto |
Woman She Was Gentle | Eric Andersen |
Mr. Tanner | Harry Chapin |
Pretty Friend | Cowboy |