Remember that incredible, unique sound that was San Antonio radio in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s? There was that "nothing like it before" music that rocked us, but more importantly, there were those incredible air "personalities"…who literally blew us away! These giant talents did more than spin "stacks of wax." They created a whole world of entertainment that we could be a part of at the flick of a switch or the press of a button. Real, live DJs, who chose their own music, created imaginary sidekicks, made us laugh, and filled our days and nights with companionship and joy.
With the passing of such great air personalities as B. Bailey Brown, George "Super" Cooper, Howard Edwards, Max Gardner, Ron Houston, Charlie Van and others, we are beginning to lose tales and memories of those glorious San Antonio radio days that only those who "were there" can relate. To preserve as many memories as possible, we must act now!
The purpose of San Antonio Radio Memories
is to provide a clearinghouse for those who would like to share and preserve
their personal San Antonio Radio Memories for future generations. Our mission
is to provide a repository for those memories, to collect the stories,
and eventually, compile them into book form for everyone to enjoy.
Our ultimate goal is for the book to be
published and made available via major booksellers, such as Amazon.com.
NOTE: All profits from the book will be donated, through known reputable
organizations, for scholarships to qualified individuals who want to pursue
a career in Radio Broadcasting.
If you worked in San Antonio Radio between 1950 and 1980, we want to hear from you! These years will be the initial focus of the book. To share your memories:
Send your story via e-mail (send all
the stories you want, but please put each into a separate e-mail) to:
mystory@sanantonioradiomemories.com. You can also record your
story and e-mail the audio file to the same e-mail address or you can provide
your memories on cassette tape, CD, or other media and mail to:
SanAntonioRadioMemories.com
11550 IH10 West Suite 180
San Antonio, TX 78230
(Audio memories will be transcribed.
All memories will be edited for readability. You will have the option to
approve any editing changes prior to publication. Submission of material
will not guarantee publication.)
We are looking for photographs of personalities, facilities, events, etc.
associated with San Antonio radio.
If you do not have access to a scanner, we will scan the photos for you.
Book excerpt number one: Who Am I?
Book excerpt number two: My Radio Heroes
Book excerpt number three: GreenGo
Book excerpt number four: Buckets
Book excerpt number five: At The Same Time
Book excerpt number six: The Alamobile
Book excerpt number seven: Singers
Book excerpt number eight: Cookies
Book excerpt number nine: The Early Years
Book excerpt number ten: Joe and Moe
Book excerpt number eleven: Something Is Strange
A special excerpt: Blake Meets The Wolfman
Book excerpt number twelve: My Mentor
Book excerpt number thirteen: Crash
Book excerpt number fourteen: So You Want To Be A Cop
Book excerpt number fifteen: The Green Light Is On
Book excerpt number sixteen: Doh
Book excerpt number seventeen: I'll Take Your Word
Book excerpt number eighteen: My Own Jingle
Book excerpt number nineteen: Collect Call
Book excerpt number twenty: B.
Book excerpt number twenty one: Wreckless Driving
Book excerpt number twenty two: One Glorious Day
Book excerpt number twenty three: Talk Radio
Book excerpt number twenty four: Blue Skies
Book excerpt number twenty five: Name Recognition
Book excerpt number twenty six: Vacation
Special excerpt: Tom, Gary And Tim
Book excerpt number twenty seven: KMAC
Book excerpt number twenty eight: Sunday
Book excerpt number twenty nine: Thumb Sucking
Book excerpt number thirty: Psychoceramic
Book excerpt number thirty one: Sunday...Genesis
Book excerpt number thirty two: Mutiny
Book excerpt number thirty three: The Listener
Book excerpt number thirty four: The Best
Book excerpt number thirty five: Smell
Book excerpt number thirty six: The Ballad Of Grover Sow
Book excerpt number thirty seven: This Week Or Next?
Book excerpt number thirty eight: I Never Wanted One
Book excerpt number thirty nine: Meatloaf
Book excerpt number forty: Ray, Willie & Me
Photogravure - 317 Arden Grove
Book excerpt number forty one: Seven Oaks
Book excerpt number forty two: China Grove
Book excerpt number forty three: The Door
Book excerpt number forty four: W
Book excerpt number forty five: Millionaire
Book excerpt number forty six: EBS Alert
Book excerpt number forty seven: 1st...And Almost Last
Book excerpt number forty eight: Moses
Book excerpt number forty nine: Octavius
Book excerpt number fifty: Christmas Dinner
Book excerpt number fifty one: Earthquake
Book excerpt number fifty two: KAKI
Book excerpt number fifty three: Treasure Hunt
Scheduled...Allen Grimm
Scheduled...Book excerpt number fifty four: What Kind Of Music?
Scheduled...More KAKI
Scheduled...Book excerpt number fifty five: Octavius - Part Two
Scheduled...The Rains Came
Scheduled...Book excerpt number fifty six: Ron Houston
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