Solid Gold Saturday Mornings

08/17/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

It’s time to cast your vote for this week’s AT40 Pick Hit!

Call (201) 692-2012 or submit your vote with your requests at [email protected]. The winner will be played after the number one hit from July 4th, 1989.

Listen LIVE at 8am EST for the countdown at wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

May the best song win!
WFDU

08/16/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

Let’s try this again, shall we?

At 7:30am EST - We go back to the year 1985 to see which three songs topped the charts in the UK, Canada, and USA for our Triple Crown.

At 8:00am EST - We FINALLY complete our AT40 Bicentennial Special by counting down every song that went to number one on July 4th in the decade of the 1980s.

Check back tomorrow morning at 6am EST for your chance to vote for this week’s AT40 Pick Hit.

Listen LIVE from 6am to 10am EST on wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

See you tomorrow!
WFDU

08/15/2024

Hello Everyone,

Good News! I’m feeling a lot better and I’m ready to go this Saturday for brand new edition of Solid Gold Saturday Mornings!

I’m sure some of you may have missed me this past weekend. Whether it was my usual showtime on Saturday or the BBQ on Sunday, I wished I could have “capped off my summer” with all of you in person. Even though I got tested before the BBQ on Sunday and it showed a negative reading, I felt it was best to keep my distance to be sure the virus was out of my system. Rest assured, in the event of another meet-and-greet style gathering I will be there!

Check back tomorrow around 10:30am EST for the usual weekly post. No big changes as we FINALLY complete our AT40 Bicentennial Special with the 1980s!

See you this Saturday!

- Ryan Vincent

The Best of the 60s, 70s, and 80s with Ryan Vincent

08/08/2024

Hello Everyone,

You haven’t heard from me in a while, nor did you hear me on the air this past Saturday, and that is for a very good reason.

Over the last weekend, I had gotten a fever and felt very ill. I went to the doctor’s and I was diagnosed with COVID-19. Since then, I have been at home taking care of myself and doing my best to feel better.

Now what does this mean for this weekend? Well this weekend, of course, if the WFDU BBQ on Sunday. If I am not COVID-Free by then, I will not be showing up to the event. I would not want to put anyone’s health at risk.

Whilst I have been feeling better since the past weekend, I do feel disappointed that I had to come down with this virus. I hope you will all understand the circumstances. Share this page/post so people can stay in the know about the show.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding, and hopefully I can come back on the air soon.

- Ryan Vincent

08/01/2024

Not the best my hair has looked, but at least I get to cover it up with my brand new WFDU Navy Cap!

Remember, registration for our WFDU BBQ event ends Sunday, August 4th! Reserve your spot today with an $89 donation and you’ll also receive the new WFDU Baseball Cap!

Make sure to “Cap Off The Summer” with 89.1 WFDU RetroRadio with your choice of either Navy or Denim caps. If you can’t make it to our event, but still want the hat, we will mail one to you for a $49 donation.

I’ll see you on the airwaves this Saturday, and I look forward to seeing you at our BBQ on Sunday, August 11th from 2-5pm in the Rutherford Room at the Student Union Building on the FDU Metro Campus in Teaneck!

07/27/2024

Good Morning, Space Cadets!

Now is your chance to vote for this week’s AT40 Pick Hit of the 1970s!

Call 201-692-2012 or email [email protected] with your requests and dedications. The winner will be played after the Number 1 song of 1979.

Listen LIVE from 06:00 to 10:00 at wfdu.fm or iheart.com to find out.

May the best song win!

07/26/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

After an aborted launch of our show last week, I can confidently say that we are clear for launch tomorrow morning!

At 07:30 - We set a course for the year 1969 to see which 3 songs hit the stratosphere in the UK, Canada and USA!

At 08:00 - We circle back to the 1970s for our continued July 4th special survey from Casey Kasem’s American Top 40.

Check back here tomorrow morning at 06:00 to vote for this week’s AT40 pick hit. The winner will be played after the last song on our countdown.

Listen LIVE from 06:00 to 10:00 at wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

See you tomorrow!

WFDU

07/21/2024

07/21/2024

07/20/2024

Hello Everyone,

You may have noticed that during today’s show DJ Hal was spinning records. That’s because I was feeling sick this week. I was taking care of myself and making sure that I was in great condition to go on the air this morning, but unfortunately, things took a slight turn.

However, I will be back next week feeling a lot better. We will still do our American Top 40 countdown of the 70s, and we’ll do our lunar special as promised from today.

Thank you all for understanding, and I’ll see you next Saturday.

07/19/2024

Hello Retro Radio!

Apologies for the late posting, but I’m ready for launch for a great show tomorrow morning!

At 7:30am: We blast off to the year 1969 as we see which three songs topped the charts in the UK, Canada, and USA on the day we sent man to the moon! 55 years ago to the day!

At 8am: We continue our July 4th Bicentennial survey from Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 as we see which songs topped the charts on July 4th during each year of the 1970’s.

Check back here tomorrow morning at 6am to vote for this week’s AT40 Pick Hit. Call or email with your requests at (201)-692-2012 or [email protected].

Listen LIVE from 6am to 10am Saturday morning at wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

See you tomorrow!
WFDU

07/16/2024

Saturday’s Featured LP: 7/13/34

The Trammps III (1977) - Released in November of that year, 4 months after the NYC Blackout. You might have heard us play the single version which is about four minutes less than this original version. On the LP, it has the group mimicking the moment the lights went out with the sounds of their instruments creating a static noise like electricity.

Of course, for those who lived though it, it was a moment where rioting and looting took place as the city was plunged into darkness after heavy storms took out a power station in Westchester County. I did speak to a few callers on the air who said that whilst the lights were out in Westchester and in parts of Manhattan, places such as Long Island were relatively unaffected by the power failure.

07/13/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

Time to vote for your AT40 pick hit of the 60’s! Call or send an email with your vote at 201-692-2012 or [email protected]. We’ll play the song after the last hit on our countdown.

Listen LIVE from 6am to 10am at wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

May the best song win!

WFDU

07/12/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

Today we are asking the question: “Where were you when the lights went out in New York City?” 47 years ago, tomorrow, the city experienced its most intense blackout in its history. I’m going to show you a bit of radio history while reading some of your blackout stories on the air! Submit them at [email protected]!

At 7:30am: We see which songs topped the UK, Canada, and American charts in 1977 on the day of the blackout.

At 8am: We continue our special survey from Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 as we countdown the songs that went Number 1 on July 4th from every year in the 60’s!

As always, be sure to check back here at 6am for the chance to vote for your favorite 60’s song for this week’s AT40 pick hit.

Listen LIVE at wfdu.fm and iheart.com from 6am to 10am. Call or submit your requests to the telephone or email address below.

See you tomorrow!

WFDU

07/07/2024

Happy Birthday, Sir Ringo Starr!

84 years young and still rockin’! In fact, I think he will be coming to Radio City Music Hall in September.

On the show yesterday, we did a great little tribute to “The Greatest” with some Beatles songs sung by him as well as a couple of his solo songs from his self titled album including his most iconic hit, “Photograph.” I played that song on vinyl from that LP, which included a lyric book and a beautiful gatefold design. Plus, a picture of himself in a star suit on the label.

07/06/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

Time to vote for this week’s AT40 pick hit! It’s a battle of three iconic songs from the 50’s!

Comment down below with your pick, or call or email with your requests at the addresses below. I’ll play the winning song after the Number 1 song on our survey. I believe this is an election we can all get behind.

May the best song of the 50’s win!

WFDU

07/05/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

Happy 4th of July Weekend! Even though the official day has come and gone, we’ll be celebrating all month long with a special edition of our Top 8 countdown.

At 7:30am: We’ll be taking a look at which songs topped the charts in the UK, Canada and USA on the day of our nation’s Bicentennial - July 4th, 1976.

At 8am: The first of four installments of this special survey brought to you by Casey Kasem’s American Top 40. We’ll be looking at four decades of 4th of July Number 1’s every Saturday starting with The 50’s!

As always, you’ll get a chance to vote for this week’s AT40 pick hit. Which will be your favorite song of the 1950’s? Details coming at 6am EST on Saturday morning.

Listen LIVE from 6am-10am at wfdu.fm, iheart.com or on the WFDU app!

See you tomorrow!

WFDU

06/29/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

Time to vote for this week’s WABC Pick Hit! The disco is loud and proud this morning as we have some solid gold classics on the ballot!

Comment with your choice, or call or email with your requests at the addresses listed below. The winner will be played after the Number 1 song on our countdown.

Listen LIVE at wfdu.fm or iheart.com.

May the best song win!

WFDU

06/28/2024

Hello, Retro Radio!

Apologies for the late posting, but better late than never. Your Saturday Summer soundtrack continues as we get ready to dance for tomorrow’s show!

At 7:30am: We go back to the year 1969 to see which three songs topped the charts in the UK, Canada and USA!

At 8am: We say “good morning” to the All Americans at 77 WABC for this week’s Top 8 @ 8 countdown! Plus you’ll have a chance to vote for this week’s WABC Pick Hit, which will go live at 6am tomorrow morning.

Listen LIVE from 6am to 10am on wfdu.fm or on iheart.com!

I’ll see you tomorrow, and as always I’m very proud to be with you!

WFDU

06/21/2024

The deal more than doubled Springsteen's payout

06/21/2024

Good Morning, Retro Radio!

As I mentioned on the last show, I will not be here for the show tomorrow. I will be back next week the 29th to help close out the month of June.

In the meantime, Marc Brodsky will be back to start the soundtrack to your Solid Gold Summer Saturday. He’s been a big help to the morning show and I know you’ll have a fun time with him at the wheel.

Send your requests to him: [email protected]

Listen LIVE on wfdu.fm and on iheart.com from 6am-10am.

I’ll see you next week!
WFDU

06/20/2024

This man is forever in my heart! I’ve seen Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and The Dick Van D**e Show. He is nothing short of a legend and an icon, and it warms my heart to know that he’s still with us and smiling as brightly as the sun! ♥️

06/20/2024

Good Morning, WFDU!

I have a question for our listeners. Not just listeners of my show, but for everyone out there.

(Fair warning, long explanation coming. If you don’t want to read it, I’ll just ask the question up here.)

The question is: How do you feel about colored vinyl records?

Allow me to explain…

So a while ago, Paul McCartney’s team announced a special edition of his 2020 album “McCartney III.” It was released on a tri-colored vinyl disc, of which I have posted below from his official store website. Afterwards, I stumbled on a forum that was talking about it and the reception was generally mixed. In a lot of posts underneath, there were the usual people claiming this was nothing more than a “cash grab” but there were also a lot of people complaining about the fact the vinyl was colored.

They weren’t necessarily complaining about the colors used on the disc (red, blue, yellow) but mostly about the fact it wasn’t a regular black disc. In fact, one particular person was complaining that (and I’m paraphrasing here), “color vinyl used to be reserved for something really special. Now just about everyone is releasing color vinyl.”

On that side of things, I recently just purchased a 2LP of the “Nightmare Before Christmas” soundtrack and it came as a “Zoetrope.” Which basically means that there are designs on the whole disc, front and back, that when the record spins the designs on the disc become animated. (Picture included below)

What do you think? Are you a fan? Do you also not like colored vinyl, or do you not care? Either way, let me know in the comments section below!

06/19/2024

Today in 1961, Chubby Checker ’s dance hit “Let’s Twist Again” was released. The song was awarded the 1962 for Best Rock & Roll Recording.

06/19/2024

Today we honor the abolition of slavery in the United States. We also celebrate the rich culture of Black Americans, we celebrate freedom, and we celebrate equality.

The fight is ongoing but our determination is endless.

📸: Getty Images

06/19/2024

A very Happy to everyone!

On this day, we honor and recognize the black voices who have been lost to time and support those voices fighting for change and freedom.

Remember, on this day in 1865 more than 250K slaves were finally freed, marking a period of great hope and uncertainty. But most of all, it was a period of inspiration and empowerment as those who were freed immediately sought to establish schools, run for political office, and even sue their slaveholders for compensation.

Today, we fly the flag of this country’s second independence day as we continue to fight for change and empower those to continue the fight.

(Fun Fact: The flag you see below was created by activist Ben Haith, who is also recognized as the founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation.)

Learn more: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

06/19/2024

James Brown used his platform to fight for freedom and liberation for the black community ✊🏾

Celebrate today for all those who did not have a voice

Happy 😌

06/19/2024

Willie Mays was an absolute icon ♥️ I certainly wasn’t around when he was a player but from his iconic catch at the Polo Grounds to being an incredible ambassador of the game, the Say Hey Kid will live on forever. A friend of mine also gave me a Mets jersey with his name on it which is pretty cool!

06/18/2024

“I came home one day from school after being chased by kids singing “Yellow Submarine”, and I didn't understand why. It just seemed surreal: why are they singing that song to me? I came home and I freaked out on my dad: 'Why didn't you tell me you were in The Beatles?' And he said, 'Oh, sorry. Probably should have told you that.'” - Dhani Harrison