WNEW Radio – A New York Institution
Once upon a time there was a Pop-Jazz radio station in New York City. It was the station that invented the music and news format as well as the very concept of “DJ” personalities. This iconic station was called WNEW-AM. During its 58 year history it developed a nearly cult-like following, becoming the radio home for millions of listeners, entertaining them with air talent that were the very essence of class and decorum … personalities who redefined the image of what a Disc Jockey was supposed to be.
I wish I could say that legacy WNEW went on to live happily ever after, but in 1992 the music died. The station jingles below were only some that were used on a regular basis between 1958 and 1966 to reinforce the station sound.
Metropolitan Radio Jingle
In the style of Count Basie
In the style of Dave Brubeck
In the style of Charlie Barnet
In the style of Erroll Garner
In the style of Stan Kenton
