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The designation 'Oldies' music is often perceived as encompassing genres originating exclusively within the 1950s and 1960s.
Answer: False
The source material indicates that the 'Oldies' genre typically encompasses music from the mid-1950s up to the 1980s, not exclusively the 1950s and 1960s.
Is the 'Golden Oldies' music category generally considered broader than the standard 'Oldies' category, extending its scope to include music up to the 1980s?
Answer: False
Contrary to the premise, 'Golden Oldies' typically refers more specifically to music from the 1950s and 1960s, whereas the broader 'Oldies' category can extend up to the 1980s and beyond, depending on the radio format.
Are genres such as Doo-wop, surf music, and soul music typically excluded from the traditional Oldies radio format?
Answer: False
The source material explicitly lists Doo-wop, surf music, and soul music among the diverse styles commonly included within the 'Oldies' category.
Are artists such as The Osmonds and Barbra Streisand consistently featured on typical Oldies playlists?
Answer: False
The source material notes that artists like The Osmonds and Barbra Streisand are often notably excluded from Oldies playlists, despite their popularity during their respective eras.
Does the 'eternal jukebox' concept refer to songs that have consistently maintained their popularity across generations, often played at events?
Answer: True
The 'eternal jukebox' concept indeed refers to a select group of songs that have achieved timeless appeal and are consistently played at events catering to a wide range of age groups.
What is the general timeframe typically encompassed by the 'Oldies' music genre?
Answer: The mid-1950s up to the 1980s
The 'Oldies' genre is broadly understood to cover music originating from the mid-1950s through the 1980s, though its definition has evolved over time.
Which of the following musical styles is typically excluded from the 'Oldies' category?
Answer: Contemporary R&B from the 2000s
Contemporary R&B from the 2000s falls outside the typical scope of the 'Oldies' category, which primarily focuses on music from the mid-20th century.
How does the designation 'Golden Oldies' typically differentiate itself from the broader 'Oldies' definition?
Answer: "Golden Oldies" typically refers specifically to music from the 1950s and 1960s.
The term 'Golden Oldies' is generally more specific, referring primarily to music from the 1950s and 1960s, whereas the broader 'Oldies' category can extend to encompass music from later decades.
Which of the following artists is frequently associated with the Oldies radio format, as indicated by the source material?
Answer: The Beatles
The Beatles are consistently cited as artists whose music is frequently featured on Oldies radio playlists, representing a core component of the genre's appeal.
What category of music is explicitly noted as being commonly excluded from traditional Oldies radio playlists?
Answer: American folk revival music
American folk revival music is explicitly mentioned as a genre that is commonly excluded from traditional Oldies radio playlists, alongside instrumental beautiful music.
By the mid-2010s, what musical era and style did the 'Oldies' format typically center upon, according to the provided text?
Answer: 1960s to mid-1970s soft rock and easy listening
By the mid-2010s, the 'Oldies' format had largely evolved to focus on music from the 1960s through the mid-1970s, often emphasizing soft rock and easy listening genres.
To what does the 'eternal jukebox' concept pertain?
Answer: A small set of timeless songs played across generations at events.
The 'eternal jukebox' concept refers to a curated selection of enduring songs that maintain popularity across generational divides and are frequently played at events.
By the mid-2010s, what was the 'Oldies' format typically associated with, particularly in contrast to the 'Classic Hits' format?
Answer: 1960s to mid-1970s soft rock and easy listening
In contrast to 'Classic Hits,' the 'Oldies' format by the mid-2010s was typically associated with music from the 1960s to the mid-1970s, often emphasizing soft rock and easy listening styles.
Was the term 'Oldies' first employed in the late 1970s to denote contemporary musical selections?
Answer: False
The term 'Oldies' has historical usage predating the late 1970s, having been applied to traditional pop songs from earlier decades even in the mid-20th century.
Did the film 'American Graffiti' contribute to the resurgence of 1950s nostalgia and related radio formats in the early 1970s?
Answer: True
The popularity of the film 'American Graffiti' is widely credited with fostering a renewed interest in 1950s nostalgia during the early 1970s, which subsequently influenced the development of radio formats focusing on that era's music.
Did new FCC rules concerning simulcasting in the 1970s serve to discourage FM stations from developing distinct programming formats?
Answer: False
Conversely, new FCC regulations regarding simulcasting in the 1970s encouraged FM stations to develop unique programming, thereby fostering the creation of distinct formats.
Did many Oldies stations commence transitioning to full-time formats around 1982, typically focusing on music from 1955 to 1973?
Answer: True
The year 1982 marked a significant period when numerous AM and FM stations began adopting full-time Oldies formats, predominantly featuring music from the 1955 to 1973 timeframe.
Did the 'Oldies' format commence its emergence as a distinct programming style around the late 1960s?
Answer: False
The 'Oldies' format began to emerge as a distinct programming style primarily in the early 1970s, rather than the late 1960s.
Is KOOL-FM in Phoenix identified as one of the first radio stations to play Oldies music?
Answer: True
KOOL-FM in Phoenix is cited as one of the pioneering radio stations in adopting and playing Oldies music, particularly focusing on the 1950s and early 1960s.
In the late 1960s, did FM top 40 stations begin exclusively playing older music to cater to adult listeners?
Answer: False
In the late 1960s, some FM top 40 stations began incorporating older music alongside current hits, but not exclusively, and this was part of a broader strategy to appeal to adult listeners seeking variety.
Was the 'Solid Gold' syndicated music format package primarily utilized on AM stations to comply with FCC rules?
Answer: False
The 'Solid Gold' syndicated format was often employed on FM stations as a means to comply with FCC regulations concerning simulcasting, encouraging unique programming on FM frequencies.
Around which decade did the 'Oldies' format commence its emergence as a distinct programming style?
Answer: Early 1970s
The 'Oldies' format began to establish itself as a distinct programming style in the early 1970s, influenced by factors such as the movie 'American Graffiti'.
Which radio station is cited as one of the earliest to feature Oldies music, with an initial focus on the 1950s and early 1960s?
Answer: KOOL-FM, Phoenix
KOOL-FM in Phoenix is identified in the source material as one of the pioneering stations in playing Oldies music, specifically concentrating on the 1950s and early 1960s.
Which of the following represents an example of a syndicated radio program specifically for the Oldies format, as mentioned in the text?
Answer: Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember
'Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember' is cited as a prominent example of a syndicated radio program dedicated to the Oldies format.
Is the 'Classic Hits' radio format considered virtually identical to the traditional 'Oldies' format in terms of the time period covered?
Answer: False
The 'Classic Hits' format generally encompasses a later period, often including music from the early 1970s to the early 1990s, distinguishing it from the core 'Oldies' era.
By the mid-2010s, had the 'classic hits' format evolved to predominantly feature disco-era music and 1980s pop, dance, and rock genres?
Answer: True
Indeed, by the mid-2010s, the 'classic hits' format had evolved to center its programming on music from the disco era and the 1980s, encompassing pop, dance, and rock genres.
By the mid-2020s, had the 'classic hits' format largely reverted to the traditional 'Oldies' format, with a primary focus on 1960s music?
Answer: False
By the mid-2020s, the 'classic hits' format had evolved significantly, encompassing music from the late 1990s and early 21st century, diverging substantially from the traditional 'Oldies' focus on earlier decades.
Was the 'True Oldies Channel' designed to focus primarily on music from the 1980s and 1990s?
Answer: False
The 'True Oldies Channel' was conceived to counteract the trend of Oldies formats drifting into later decades; its primary focus was on earlier music, though it eventually included some 1980s selections.
By the mid-2010s, did the 'Oldies' format typically refer to music from the 1980s and 1990s, aligning closely with the 'Classic Hits' format?
Answer: False
By the mid-2010s, the 'Oldies' format had generally shifted to encompass music from the 1960s to the mid-1970s, focusing on soft rock and easy listening, distinct from the 'Classic Hits' format which by then often included 1980s music.
What phenomenon accurately describes the evolutionary process by which radio formats, such as Oldies transitioning into Classic Hits, shift their focus and target demographic over time?
Answer: Channel Drift
'Channel drift' is the term used to describe the phenomenon where radio formats evolve over time, gradually shifting their musical focus and target demographic away from the original format.
Which radio format typically features music spanning from the early 1970s to the early 1990s?
Answer: Classic Hits
The 'Classic Hits' format is characterized by its programming of music from the early 1970s through the early 1990s.
What distinguishes the 'classic rock' format from the 'Oldies' format?
Answer: It primarily features album-oriented rock from the late 1960s to the 1990s.
The 'classic rock' format is distinguished by its focus on album-oriented rock from the late 1960s to the 1990s, contrasting with the more pop- and single-oriented nature of the 'Oldies' format.
What was the fundamental concept underlying Scott Shannon's 'The True Oldies Channel'?
Answer: To counteract the trend of Oldies formats drifting into later decades' music.
Scott Shannon's 'The True Oldies Channel' was conceptualized as a countermeasure to the tendency of Oldies formats to incorporate music from later decades, aiming to preserve a focus on earlier eras.
What significant change transpired at WCBS-FM in New York City on July 12, 2007?
Answer: The Oldies format returned, updated to feature music from 1964 to 1989.
On July 12, 2007, WCBS-FM reinstated its Oldies format, albeit updated to include music from 1964 to 1989, repositioning it as a 'Greatest Hits' offering.
By the mid-2020s, into which era did the 'Classic Hits' format begin to expand its scope?
Answer: The late 1990s and early 21st century hip-hop era
By the mid-2020s, the 'Classic Hits' format had expanded its repertoire to include music from the late 1990s and early 21st century, notably encompassing the hip-hop era.
Do traditional Oldies radio stations typically employ a strategy of using very large, rotating playlists to maintain musical freshness?
Answer: False
Traditional Oldies stations often utilize a limited playlist, typically around 300 songs, which leads to heavy rotation rather than the use of large, rotating playlists for freshness.
Is the rationale behind traditional Oldies stations limiting their playlists to approximately 300 songs to introduce new music frequently?
Answer: False
The rationale for limiting playlists to around 300 songs is to maximize listener retention through familiarity and repetition of hits, not to introduce new music.
Did some Oldies stations in the 1980s maintain very focused playlists of only 300 songs, while others featured libraries up to 1,500?
Answer: True
The source indicates a divergence in playlist strategy during the 1980s, with some Oldies stations employing highly focused playlists of around 300 songs, while others maintained substantially larger libraries, up to 1,500 songs.
What is a recognized drawback of the restricted playlist strategy employed by certain traditional Oldies radio stations?
Answer: It leads to excessive repetition of songs.
A significant drawback of employing a restricted playlist, often limited to around 300 songs, is the high frequency of song repetition, which can alienate active listeners.
What was the principal rationale underpinning the limited playlist strategy (approximately 300 songs) utilized by traditional Oldies stations?
Answer: To keep listeners tuned in with familiar hits.
The primary rationale for limiting playlists to around 300 songs was to ensure listeners remained tuned in by consistently hearing familiar and popular hits.
Which of the following represents a potential strategy for mitigating excessive song repetition on Oldies radio programming?
Answer: Rotating different songs into and out of the playlist periodically.
A viable strategy for mitigating excessive song repetition involves periodically rotating different songs into and out of the playlist, thereby introducing variety.
Is the 'Kool Gold' format a satellite-distributed programming service primarily focused on contemporary pop music?
Answer: False
The 'Kool Gold' format is identified as a satellite-distributed service specifically focused on Oldies music, not contemporary pop.
Have public radio stations generally avoided broadcasting Oldies music formats?
Answer: False
Contrary to general avoidance, public radio stations have embraced the Oldies format, with some featuring it on their main or digital subchannels.
Did satellite radio services such as XM and Sirius initially offer a very limited selection of Oldies music, comparable to terrestrial radio offerings?
Answer: False
Satellite radio services like XM and Sirius initially provided extensive libraries with significantly less repetition compared to terrestrial radio, offering a much broader selection of Oldies music.
Did the shortwave radio station WTWW broadcast an Oldies service until 2022 before relocating its programming?
Answer: True
The shortwave station WTWW operated an Oldies service until 2022, after which its programming was moved to a different frequency, demonstrating the continued presence of Oldies on various broadcast platforms.
In what manner did satellite radio services, such as XM and Sirius, initially differentiate their Oldies programming from that of traditional broadcast stations?
Answer: They provided larger libraries with significantly less repetition.
Initially, satellite radio services like XM and Sirius offered substantially larger music libraries, resulting in considerably less song repetition compared to the more constrained playlists common on traditional broadcast stations.
What was the initial strategy adopted by XM and Sirius satellite radio concerning their Oldies channel offerings?
Answer: They launched numerous channels, often dedicated to specific decades.
XM and Sirius initially adopted a strategy of launching numerous Oldies channels, frequently dedicating individual stations to specific decades from the 1940s through the 1990s.
In the 21st century, did Oldies stations begin limiting selections from the 1970s and 1980s to appeal to younger demographics?
Answer: False
In the 21st century, Oldies stations began limiting selections from the *earlier* periods (1950s/early 1960s) and expanding to include music from the 1970s and 1980s, primarily to appeal to advertisers by reaching a less aged demographic.
Was the abrupt transition from an Oldies format to the Jack FM format by WCBS-FM in New York City in 2005 met with widespread approval from its listener base?
Answer: False
The shift from Oldies to Jack FM by WCBS-FM in 2005 elicited significant listener outcry and a subsequent decline in revenue, indicating a lack of widespread approval.
As of 2020, was music from the 1960s still considered highly prevalent on mainstream radio playlists?
Answer: False
As of 2020, music from the 1960s was increasingly rare on mainstream radio playlists, with very few songs from that decade appearing in the most played lists.
Was a significant portion of the songs that experienced the most substantial decline in popularity from their heyday by 2022 from the 1960s?
Answer: True
The text indicates that a majority of songs showing the greatest drop in popularity by 2022 originated from the 1960s, highlighting a trend of diminishing relevance for some music from that decade.
Is the 'Jack FM' format a specific type of Oldies station characterized by an extensive library of 1950s and 1960s hits?
Answer: False
The 'Jack FM' format is a distinct radio format that some Oldies stations transitioned to, rather than being a sub-genre of Oldies known for its deep library of 1950s and 1960s hits.
What was the primary impetus for many Oldies stations commencing the reduction of music from the 1950s and early 1960s around 2002?
Answer: Advertisers found the older demographic less desirable.
Around 2002, many Oldies stations began phasing out music from the 1950s and early 1960s because the demographic associated with this music was perceived by advertisers as less desirable.
What was the listener reaction to WCBS-FM in New York City's transition from an Oldies format to the Jack FM format on June 3, 2005?
Answer: Significant listener outcry and a decline in revenue.
The abrupt switch by WCBS-FM from Oldies to Jack FM in 2005 provoked substantial listener protest and led to a subsequent decrease in the station's revenue.
Which of the following is identified as a currently successful major-market Oldies station within the text?
Answer: KRTH "K-Earth 101", Los Angeles
KRTH 'K-Earth 101' in Los Angeles is cited as an example of a successful major-market Oldies station currently operating.
What trend concerning the presence of 1960s music on radio playlists was observed as of 2020?
Answer: It was increasingly rare on radio playlists.
As of 2020, music from the 1960s was noted to be increasingly scarce on mainstream radio playlists, indicating a decline in its prevalence.