Radio Show: Top 30 USA with Machine Gun Kelly 10 SHOWS

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One of the things this GREAT Weekly pop music countdown show,  Top 30 USA with Machine Gun Kelly,   that most distinguished it, was that CBS Radio Entertainment  spared nothing in giving week after week the best music and features of any weekly top hits countdown show.  There was a lot of competition for audience because of all the countdown shows, so CBS took one of the biggest stars of radio - Machine Gun Kelly, and combined it with a great format.  M.G. Kelly has been one of America's most popular dj's and producers since radio shows that were syndicated started.  One of his biggest producing credits is the famous "Live From The 60's with the Real Don Steele", an extremely rare show that recreated a year of the 60's every hour as if it were live.  Talk about innovation and creativity and MG Kelly will always be there.     Each week's show contained not only the top 30 of the week but a featured artist theme or subject theme which mixed oldies with the countdown, something you just don't hear anymore in countdown shows.   There are also great interviews and other unique features.  It was a super, super show.      See for yourself!  If you liked the 80's, you will love Top 30 USA.   If you liked the 50's and 60's, you'll love Top 30 USA.        Other countdown shows of this era included Dick Clark and Rick Dees and of course there was Casey who always ruled the ratings,    but he relied on his personality.  The commercials absolutely killed you.   Believe me!  Buy an American Top 40 and see for yourself.         You often heard one or at the most two songs for each segment and then minutes and minutes and minutes and minutes of commercials.  When you buy these radio shows you get commercials, Casey, and then the music.  That's not the way it is supposet to be.     The music is what drives the shows and then after that you want the interviews.   Casey gave you commercials, features and then music and rarely interviews.    .  So why do Casey shows sell for so much?  I don't know to tell you the truth.  This show gives you everything - music, interviews, special features and personality.   You won't get a long distance dedication which was always so phony and written by Casy's staff  (Casey is not that smart)   but you will get real interviews and real music.               This show comes  on three BEAUTIFUL stereo virgin vinyl records that look like the day they were pressed.  This baby was played once and once only, the day it was aired (or not at all).  The records themselves are very attractive with  the Top 30 logo over the top and on the bottom the program information and the CBS logo.  It is enclosed in an attractive album with the CBS Radio Radio logo emblazoned across the front.        The cue sheets are in excellent condition.     The entire show was syndicated on the CBS Broadcasting System.  This is truly a vintage and special show and belongs in your collection.  In addition, to the top 30  you will hear may features and inteviews that will blow your socks off.  If you like 80's music, this is the show for you.  The national commercials are included on this show and believe me, from 23 years ago, they are fun to hear again.  We have come a long way, baby!   Another neat thing about these countdown shows is often the songs in the bottom 10 say from 21 - 30 are songs that are coming up, going down, or that you don't even remember because they never got any higher.  That is where I find many of the gems that you just never hear anymore but that you really liked when they came out.  check them out and you will see!       Not convinced yet?  Well, here are 10 shows from February 1986 to  April 10, 1988 for your enjoyment.                                    In order, you will receive shows airing on                                                  February 14, 1986,                          July 4, 1986,                                August 15, 1986,                                 October 10, 1986,                                                November 21, 1986                                 March 6, 1987,                            May 22, 1987,                     August 28, 1987,                           October 23, 1987 ,       and           April 8, 1988 .                         I will list one of the shows for you, this one from   February 14, 1986, a Valentine's Day show with all the extras having to do with heart songs (as were many of the top 30 that week actually!             The featured  songs and artists were                                                           Heartache Tonight - Eagles,                                          Cupid - Spinners/Sam Cooke,                                           Nothing But Heartaches - Supremes,                                                How Can You Mend a Broken Heart - Bee Gees,                                            You're In My Heart - Rod Stewart,                                           Hearts - Marty Balin,                               This Old Heart of Mine - Isley Brothers,                                              and                               Put a Little Love In Your Heart - Jackie DeShannon.                  OK?  Here we go, the Top 30 for the week of  February 14, 1986 along with all the extras!                                     Here are the top 30, in order, for your enjoyment.                                                           I Need You - Maurice White,                                                        Secret Lovers - Atlantic Starr,                                        I Miss You - Klymaxx,                                                              Born Yesterday - Everly Brothers,                                                  Silent Running -  Mike and the Mechanics,                                                   That's What Friends Are For - Dionne Warwick and Friends,                                                       Only One - James Taylor,                                            These Dreams - Heart,                                                 Talk To Me - Stevie Nicks,                                         Now and Forever - Anne Murray,                                       Walk Of Life - Dire Straits,                                              King For a Day - Thompston Twins,                                                        Go Home - Stevie Wonder,                                   Everything In My Heart - Corey Hart,                                       Secret - OMD,                                          Chain Reaction - Diana Ross,                                            Somewhere - Barbra Streisand,                                                                 Love Always Finds a Way - Peabo Bryson,                                                                      Nikita - Elton John,                                                  He'll Never Love YOu - Freddie Jackson,                                                               When I Give My Love To You - Michael Franks/Brenda Russell,                                                                          Sara - Starship,                                            The Heart Is Not So Smart - DeBarge,                                             Caravan of Jove - Isley/Jasper/Isley,                                          My Hometown - Bruce Springsteen,                                           Live In a Northern Town - Dream Academy,                                                               I'm Your Man - Wham!,                                                       When The Going Gets Tough - Billy Ocean,                                          How Will I Know - Whitney Houston,                                         and                               The Sweetest Taboo - Sade.                                 WOW!!!!!!!!          You just cannot beat it.  And remember that lp's have far more audio fidelity and  quality than do CD's.  Especially, when the shows are in such pristine quality.  You really need this show in your collection.            You have a unique opportunity to get some of the best shows ever made.   All the  artists featured in this series helped define rock music through their work.  You will hear not only great tunes. but also interviews and stories about the artists  and their music that you have never heard before.   The soundtrack of our lives were shaped by this music and  you will reminisce thinking of those people, events and where you were in your life.    The stereo lp version of this show was only sent to the top 175 Metro markets. Smaller markets had to take the satellite feed.  So at the very most there were only 175 copies of each show ever.  How many survived as did the ones I have is anyone's guess.  but you can own one of them!!!              Remember, when you buy this show, not only will you own the tunes but also interspersed between songs is fascinating commentary on the artists and songs.  Also, keep in mind that this and all the oldies shows  I offer to you are not just about the music - the music can be found anywhere.  It is the mixture of great music and great announcing that makes it so entertaining.  As well, it is a piece of radio history.  You just aren't going to find these shows anymore.  Think of what they will be worth in a few years!  (IF you wanted to sell.)  I am selling to share with other music lovers what I was able to get at a reasonable price; in fact, believe it or not, I paid a lot more than you will because I tried to get the entire collection of this syndicated show.  I almost made it but then the sources dried up.  The dj from whom I bought the ones I had left the station,  and subsequent ones I bought were hit or miss in terms of what I had or did not have.  I finally gave up.  I am saving those shows I treasure the most and sharing the rest with you for very reasonable prices.  Those I do not sell, I will just keep!  Most people even enjoy the national commercials that are included on the show because some 25-30 years later they sound good!                                       Included on this show are                       Peter Pan,  Seagram's Wine Cooler, Hormel Frank N Stuff, Blue Nun, Sears Auto Centers,   Wrigley Gum,                                            AT&T Opportunity Calling,                                    Trident Gum,                            Bactine,                       Hormel,                          Sure Deodorant,                                Crystal Light,                             Sears Auto,                                       Columbia Pictures,                            and more.      As you can see, only the Best National Advertisers, paid their money to advertise on this show.                     In fact, some people buy the shows for the commercials  they collect!                 Either way, it is a great show and would be a valuable addition to your collection.  As always, I charge only shipping on the first show you buy for U.S. buyers and discount the shipping for my international friends,  so the more you buy the more money you will save.  Good Luck and God Bless You.