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Alan Freed Show

The popular 1950's Cleveland DJ, Moondog Alan Freed, was an American disc jockey during the beginning of rock n roll.One of the first promoters of African-American musical style, he began to promote local concerts and dances feature rock n roll artists with great success.

Alan Freed Show

10 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 2 hours, 50 min)
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Alan Freed
(1921 – 1965)

Alan FreedOnce known by his on-air name Moondog Alan Freed, was an American disc jockey during the beginning of rock n roll.  He was one of the first promoters of African-American musical style.

Alan FreedAlan Freed first wanted to be a band leader and played the trombone in high school.  Freed's interest in the radio began while he was in college and soon afterwards work at a number of local radio stations like WAKR in Akron. 

In 1949, Alan Freed moved to Cleveland to work for WJW initially playing classical music.  However, when a local record store owner noticed that rhythm and blues records were becoming popular with the younger crowd Freed switch styles in 1951.  He called the show "The Moondog House" and began to promote local concerts and dances feature rock n roll artists with great success.  At his "Moondog Coronation Ball", 20,000 fans tried to cram into the Cleveland Arena. 

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    hello: I love the cd, but when you described the details of mister freed's life, you failed to tell about his hometown called SALEM. yes, mister freed was raised in this little dot on the map called Salem which is in the state of ohio. we have a great deal of pride knowing one local boy had caused a change in music forever. how do I know, I was raised here myself...local historical museum has a small, but significant display of mister freed's achievements. thanks Jennifer

    jennifer

    Like so many other programs that otrcat.com puts out, history comes alive. Hearing these broadcasts from yesteryear in their real time gives me a new perspective of the era and the people who lived it. I can’t wait for more from otrcat.com. Thank you!

    Kurt

    The term "payrola" refers to the practice of bribing someone to air a song during a commercial broadcast. The govt. saw this as a violation of the public trust, and criminalized the practice in 1960. To avoid loosing their licenses, radio stations fired DJs who admitted to receiving undisclosed payments. Some also argue that the heavy backlash was, in part, opposition to the growing popularity of Rock & Roll.

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    10 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 2 hours, 50 min
    10 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 2 hours, 50 min
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    1. 10 shows - total playtime 2 hours 50 minutes
    2. Alan Freed 50 Station Wvjs Moonglows We Go Together.mp3
    3. Alan Freed 60 Farewell To Fans, Payola Scandal.mp3
    4. Alan Freed Band I Promise To Remember.mp3
    5. Alan Freed Band Right Now,right Now.mp3
    6. Alan Freed Band Rock'n Roll Boogie.mp3
    7. Alan Freed Show 520322 Wjw.mp3
    8. Alan Freed Show 550322 Wins.mp3
    9. Alan Freed Show 550400 Wins.mp3
    10. Alan Freed Silhouettes.mp3
    11. Alan Freed W Buddy Holly.mp3
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    10 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 2 hours, 50 min
    10 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 2 hours, 50 min
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    1. 10 shows - total playtime 2 hours 50 minutes
    2. Alan Freed 50 Station Wvjs Moonglows We Go Together.mp3
    3. Alan Freed 60 Farewell To Fans, Payola Scandal.mp3
    4. Alan Freed Band I Promise To Remember.mp3
    5. Alan Freed Band Right Now,right Now.mp3
    6. Alan Freed Band Rock'n Roll Boogie.mp3
    7. Alan Freed Show 520322 Wjw.mp3
    8. Alan Freed Show 550322 Wins.mp3
    9. Alan Freed Show 550400 Wins.mp3
    10. Alan Freed Silhouettes.mp3
    11. Alan Freed W Buddy Holly.mp3
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    10 recordings on 2 Audio CDs. Total playtime 1 hours, 18 min
    10 recordings on 2 Audio CDs
    total playtime 1 hours, 18 min

    Alan Freed Show Disc A001

    1. Alan Freed 50 Station Wvjs Moonglows We Go Together
    2. Alan Freed 60 Farewell To Fans, Payola Scandal
    3. Alan Freed Band I Promise To Remember
    4. Alan Freed Band Right Now,right Now
    5. Alan Freed Band Rock'n Roll Boogie
    6. Alan Freed Silhouettes
    7. Alan Freed W Buddy Holly
    8. Alan Freed Show 520322 Wjw

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    Alan Freed Show Disc A002

    1. Alan Freed Show 550322 Wins

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