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One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded: “I Want You With Me” by Elvis Presley!!!

For as long as I’ve been on the radio, and definitely for as long as I’ve been writing a blog, I will occasionally make a reference to a song being “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Recorded!” (GSER) I would usually … Continue reading

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The Most Awesomest Song of the Day: “Silhouette Moon” by Dan Gibson!!!

I have a feature to recognize a slice of good music: The Most Awesomest Song of the Day!  Here’s a link to the complete list: https://philmaq.com/most-awesomest-songs/ I want to emphasize mostly, relatively newer music, just like on my weekly “Theme Attic” show, … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, January 1, 2023

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, January 1, 2023

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site … Continue reading

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Philby Hot 100 Song Countdown Begins on Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

The stars have finally aligned! Well, at least there is a Full Wolf Moon this week! Actually, it’s a 2002 recap week at the station and I synchronized the Philby Hot 100 Songs Countdown #100-81 to kickoff on Wednesday’s “Theme … Continue reading

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Philby Best Albums of 2021

Ok. I’ll admit it. The year end Philby post release could use some tightening up. On the eve of starting my 2023 list, I have literally run of time for posting my Philby Best Albums of 2021 list. Everyone who … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Albums, December 25, 2022

Over time, my listening habits have changed and at the moment I usually listen to albums completely through. I haven’t done that in years, but it’s actually very rewarding—particularly when the album is good. Every album that will be on … Continue reading

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Phil’s Faves: Songs, December 25, 2022

This is a weekly Top Ten list of what I consider to be the best songs that I listened to the previous week. Most songs will be current, but there are no boundaries. I’ve already stated on this web site … Continue reading

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The Contractual Obligation Show on This Wednesday’s “Theme Attic,” 12PM-4PM EST!!!

For as long as I’ve been at the station, this would normally be a year end best of retrospective week. Well, it has been moved back to the first week of the New Year. I found this out just before … Continue reading

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A WKNR Countdown on This Week’s “Malt Shop,” Monday, 2PM-4PM EST!!!

Today, December 26th, Phil Maq will not only be the Disc Jockey from 2PM-4PM EST, at the Malt Shop, he will also be the main Soda Jerk! (Or just plain “jerk” if you prefer.) That’s right! I’ll be filling in … Continue reading

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