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“The All-Request Rock ’n’ Roll Jukebox,” hosted by Mike Saffran, on “99 BBF”/WBBF-FM (98.9), Rochester, N.Y. Originally aired 7 p.m.–Midnight Feb 27, 1999.

Callers aired and other show highlights:

00:39 Ann/Webster (“Needles And Pins”)

01:55 Dick/Geneseo (“Bo Diddley”)

01:59 Shoutout to Gus, proprietor of Geneseo Family Restaurant (Note: I never got my free meal! ;-)

02:40 Star Markets (former Rochester grocery chain) reference

02:51 Dori/Rochester (“Telstar”)

03:31 First of many references to “Beatles Twin-Spin Weekend,” upcoming Beatles-album poster on-air giveaway and beatlefest.com

04:06 Kathy/Driving in Chili (“Teddy Bear”)

05:07 Douglas/Rochester (“Donna”)

05:42 First of a couple references to “And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story” (movie)

06:25 Silver Stadium (former Rochester Red Wings baseball park) reference

06:32 Linda/Northfield Stables (Pittsford) (“I Want To Hold Your Hand”)

06:39 Pittsford cell-phone towers and silos reference (Note: There was public debate at the time surrounding cell-phone towers and silos in the Town of Pittsford)

07:26 Darrell/Brighton, Ontario, Canada (“Polk Salad Annie”)

08:11 Reference to City of Rochester’s plans for future Lake Ontario fast-ferry service between Rochester and Toronto

09:29 Marge (“Love Potion Number Nine”)

09:53 Live, call-in contest giveaway in celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in America

10:33 Jim/Rochester (“American Pie” — dedication to Smokey)

11:06 Mickey/Perry (contest winner)

12:29 Tongue-in-cheek reference to controversy surrounding Rochester Catholic Diocese Bishop Matthew Clark’s suspension of the Rev. James Callan (local Catholic priest)

12:56 Kim/Fairport (“Son-Of-A Preacher Man”) — with reference to “Pulp Fiction” movie soundtrack

13:44 Rob/Webster (“Magic Carpet Ride”)

14:10 The Times-Union (former Rochester afternoon-daily newspaper) reference

14:16 Marianne (with her dog Diamond) (“Blue Velvet)

15:20 Laura/Fairport (“Mellow Yellow”)

15:36 “Mike Saffran Name-Shout” jingle (featuring “Mellow Yellow” snippet)

16:05 Hooters restaurant reference

16:15 Chris/Farmington (“Yellow Submarine”)

16:48 Lisa/Hilton (“These Boots Are Made For Walking”)

17:28 “Beatle Brunch” with Joe Johnson and Road Runner Online from Time Warner Communications (sponsor) references

18:18 Mickey/Fairport (“My Girl”)

18:52 Sarah/Fairport (“Green Onions”)

19:18 MG sportscar reference

19:58 Holleder Memorial Stadium (former Rochester football and soccer field) reference

20:03 Lynn/Greece (“Black Magic Woman”)

21:22 Michael/LeRoy (“I Only Have Eyes For You” — dedication to wife, Carolyn)

21:56 French’s Mustard, 1 Mustard St. (former company headquarters location) reference

22:08 Sandra/Greece (“Joy To The World”)

22:43 Bethany/Rochester (“Tutti-Frutti”)

23:17 Christina/Geneseo (“Wishin’ And Hopin’”)

24:00 Shoutout to Bubba/Working at Wild Bill’s Chicken & Ribs restaurant (Lake Avenue)

24:49 Kristin/Greece (“I Got You Babe”)

25:24 Rochester Lancers (former Rochester professional soccer team) reference

25:31 Mike/Driving in Chili (“Chapel Of Love”)

25:56 Caroline/Geneseo (“Sweet Caroline [Good Times Never Seemed So Good]”)

26:26 Aunt Cookie’s Sub Shop (Geneseo) reference

27:00 Jen/Alden (“Stand By Me”)

27:09 Reference to fellow 99 BBF DJ Chris Whittingham (who lives in Alden)

28:05 Unidentified male (“Midnight Train To Georgia”) (Note: Beginning of call cut off)