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(approximately 1956-1984). to hear them, along comes And we’re giving it a new name: the iPod, freeing the masses iRadio (go to www.iLiveToPlay. As a one-time Top 40 jock and radio to again experience the net, click iRadio logo). The I is for programmer myself, being able to listen actual joys of musical variety. Independent and our mission is to recordings of my childhood heroes on “Big With the advent of bring listeners around the world 10-WCFL,” “77-WABC,” “1050 CHUM,” “WLS- Satellite and Internet the best music from Independent Music Radio” and (pardon me while I clear this based radio, some say Singers&Musicians on the lump in my throat) “The BIG EIGHT / C-K-L- there are just too many planet—Call us crazy, but why just W,” is by far the greatest use of the Internet I’ve listening options. To write about an artist when we can found to date. that I say, “Nah!” A actually play their music. We have Aside from being a mind-numbing dose of case in point: Over the power, so Stay Tuned! nostalgia, listening to these one-time giants of the last 3 years, over Oh, by the way, the Website I the AM dial reminded me that there was time 60,000 listeners have spoke of up top is www.Reelradio. when radio stations simply played good music. popped by our own com. It’ll cost you $12 a year to During any given hour, you might hear country, SingerRadio.com subscribe, but if you remember gospel, pop, bubblegum, rock, schlock, folk, to check out the what great radio was all about, jazz and a few Golden Oldies and never give fare. As a result, it’ll be the best 12 bux you it a thought. we’ve helped ever spent. Enjoy! SM singer&musician October 2006 promoonly.qrk 7/28/05 4:17 PM Page 1 MUSIC • VIDEO • GEAR Designed by Djs. For Djs. PROMO ONLY THE INDUSTRY STANDARD OTHERS CAN ONLY COMPARE TO.... 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