Muzak Spotlight 2005

8/13/2019 Muzak Spotlight 2005

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Woodstock. The British Invasion. Live Aid. The death of Elvis. The Grammy's.

The moments, memories and celebrations of our lives and culture are often connected

to the power of music. Welcome to Spotlight.

SPOTLIGHT


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JAN. 4, 1965Event: Leo Fender sold the Fender Guitar Company to CBS for

$13 million.

Spotlight: Featuring guitarists who made the true classic Fende

sound famous: Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan

David Gilmour, Ritchie Blackmore and Jeff Beck.

Program(s): Classic Rock, Roadhouse, Blues, Power Rock*

JAN. 7, 1950Event: Ernest Tubb made his debut appearance at The GrandOle Opry in Nashville, TN.

Spotlight: "Walking the Floor over You" and other Tubb favorites

Program(s): Country Classics

JAN. 8, 1935Event: Elvis Presley's Birthday

Spotlight: Classic Elvis Favorites

Program(s): 50s and 60s Hits, Jukebox Gold

JAN. 10, 1945Event: Happy 60th Birthday to Rod StewartSpotlight: Current and classic hits

Program(s): Classic Rock, FM1, Hot FM, 70s Songbook,

70s Hits

JAN. 11, 2005Event: People's Choice Awards (show on Jan. 9th)

Spotlight: Spotlight Winners

Program(s): To be determined based on winners

Music Nominees:

FAVORITE MALE SINGER: Eminem, Josh Groban, John Mayer,

Prince and Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE SINGER: Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones,

Alicia Keys, Avril Lavigne and Sarah McLachlan

FAVORITE MUSICAL GROUP OR BAND: Evanescence, Maroon 5

No Doubt, OutKast and U2

JAN. 28 - FEB. 8, 2005Event: Mardi Gras

Spotlight: Classic Mardi Gras Favorites

Program(s): Specialty Program - Mardi Gras

JANUARY

Without Elvis,

none of us could

have made it.

- Buddy Holly

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Spotlights will typically include two representative songs at thetop of every hour or a general increase in play. New events maybe added throughout the year.

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FEBRUARYS

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FEBRUARY, 2005In celebration of Black History Month, Muzak honors 28

of the best and most influential African American musical

artists as selected by our Audio Architects. We will Spotlight

one artist/group each day of the month in various programs suc

as Adult Favorites, Jazz Traditions, Reflections, Urban Beat,

Classic Soul, Hot FM, 50s and 60s Hits, Blues, Jukebox Gold

and more (visit audio architecture at www.muzak.com for more

information about daily program spotlights for each artist).

1. Ella Fitzgerald

2. Miles Davis

3. John Coltrane

4. James Brown

5. Run DMC

6. Bob Marley

7. Thelonius Monk

8. Eric B. & Rakim

9. Prince

10. Queen Latifah

11. Earth, Wind and Fire

12. Jimi Hendrix13. Stevie Wonder

14. Louis Armstrong

15. Duke Ellington

16. Aretha Franklin

17. Little Richard

18. Ray Charles

19. Smokey Robinson

20. Robert Johnson

21. B.B. King

22. Marvin Gaye

23. Willie Dixon

24. Public Enemy25. Muddy Waters

26. Chuck Berry

27. Charlie Parker

28. Lionel Richie

FEB. 1-8, 2005Event: Mardi Gras

Spotlight: Classic Mardi Gras Favorites

Program(s): Specialty Program - Mardi Gras

FEB. 9-15, 2005Event: Valentine's Day

Spotlight: Songs and artists that speak to the heart

Program(s): Specialty Program - Valentines Day

FEB. 15, 2005Event: 47th Annual Grammy Awards (show on Feb. 13th)

Spotlight: Spotlight Winners

Program(s): To be determined

I always felt rock

and roll was very,

very wholesome

music.

- Aretha Franklin

Spotlights will typically include two representative songs at thetop of every hour or a general increase in play. New events may

be added throughout the year.



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MARCH, 2005Event: Music In Our Schools Month

Spotlight: Schoolhouse Rock

Program(s): KidTunes

This month music education becomes the focus of schools

across the nation. We get in on the fun by spotlighting

Schoolhouse Rock in our KidTunes program. To learn more

about how you can help the Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation

redefine music education, call 800 331.3340.

MARCH 4-20, 2005Event: St. Patrick's Day

Spotlight: Your Favorite Irish Tunes

Program(s): Specialty Program - St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate the wearing of the green with this festive specialty

program.

MARCH 16, 1945Event: Billboardmagazine began listing a top albums chart. Th

first #1 was The Nat King Cole Trio.

Spotlight: Spotlight on The Nat King Cole Trio

Program(s): Big Band Era, Adult Favorites, Reflections,

and Love Songs

60 years ago today, The Nat King Cole Trio was the very first

group to top Billboardsalbum charts . . . a great reason to

spotlight this beloved classic crooner.

MARCH 28, 1955Event: Happy 50th Birthday to Reba McEntire

Spotlight: Favorite Reba hits

Program(s): Country Music One, Country Currents

Happy birthday to Reba McEntire. Today we celebrate one of

the leading ladies of country music.

MARCH 30, 1945Event: Happy 60th Birthday to Eric Clapton

Spotlight: Classic and Contemporary Clapton Hits

Program(s): Classic Rock, Roadhouse, Blues, Adult Alternative,

Expressions, FM1

Happy birthday to Eric Clapton, indisputably one of the most

famous and gifted guitarists in history.

MARCH

Music can

change the world

because it can

change people.

- Bono

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APRIL 1, 2005Event: Twentieth Annual Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame Induction

Ceremony (Actual event on March 14)

Spotlight: 2005 Inductees (Buddy Guy, Percy Sledge, The

O'Jays, The Pretenders and U2)

Program(s): Classic Rock, Roadhouse, Classic Soul, Blues,

7890, 80s Hits*

Today we celebrate the most recent inductees into the

Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. The class of 2005 includes BuddyGuy, Percy Sledge, The O'Jays, The Pretenders and U2.

APRIL 12, 1940Event: Happy 65th Birthday to Herbie Hancock

Spotlight: Herbie Hancock

Program(s): Jazz Traditions

Happy 65th birthday to Herbie Hancock. His talent, flexibilityand innovative style put him right up there with some of themore revered and influential jazz artists of the modern era.

APRIL 20, 1951Event: Happy Birthday to Luther Vandross

Spotlight: Luther Vandross

Program(s): Love Songs

Happy birthday to Luther Vandross. As one of the mostsuccessful singer/songwriters and producers of the 80s,Vandross made a lasting impression on the industry and

the hearts of women around the world.

APRIL 30, 2005Event: BillboardLatin Music Awards (show on Apr. 28th)

Spotlight: Winners TBD

Program(s): Caliente Pop, Latin Pop

The BillboardLatin Music Awards honors the biggest andbrightest stars in the industry. We congratulate this yearswinners as determined by the actual sales and radio airplaydata that informs Billboard'sweekly charts.

APRIL

Life is not about

finding our

limitations,

its about finding

our infinity.

- Herbie Hancock

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Spotlights will typically include two representative songs at thetop of every hour or a general increase in play. New events maybe added throughout the year.

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MAY 1-9, 2005Event: Cinco De Mayo

Spotlight: The Mexican seasonal celebration

Program(s): Specialty Program - Cinco De Mayo

On the morning of May 5, 1862, 4,000 Mexican soldiers

defeated a French army of 8,000 at Puebla, Mexico. The event

is symbolic of Mexicos spirit and courage and is marked by

festive celebrations. We join in the fun with our popular

Cinco De Mayo specialty program.

MAY 6, 1945Event: Happy 60th Birthday to Bob Seger

Spotlight: Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

Program(s): Classic Rock, 70s Hits

Bob Seger developed into one of the most popular heartland

rockers over the course of the 70s. Blending garage rock, plent

of soul and an emotional edge, Seger and the Silver Bullet Ban

succeeded in creating a distinctively American sound.

MAY 10, 2005Event: 26th W.C. Handy Blues Awards (ceremony on May 5th)

Spotlight: Winners TBD

Program(s): Blues

Universally recognized as the national Blues awards, the Handy

are the highest honor given to Blues artists. Today we congratu-

late the winners of this prestigious award.

MAY 13, 1950Event: Happy 55th Birthday to Stevie Wonder

Spotlight: Stevie Wonder

Program(s): Classic Soul

Stevie Wonder is a true American icon and an indisputable

musical genius. Happy birthday to this living legend whose

music brings sunshine to our lives.

MAY 28-31, 1955Event: Memorial Day Weekend

Spotlight: All American Songs

Program(s): Specialty Program - Independence Day

Honoring the men and women who gave their lives in our

nation's service, we offer this special musical tribute,

appreciating the price of freedom and celebrating America

the beautiful.

MAY

Just because a

man lacks the

use of his eyes

doesn't mean he

lacks vision.

- Stevie Wonder

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JUNE 1, 1964Event: Summer

Spotlight: Music of the Summer Season

Program(s): Specialty Program - Summer Fun

Capture the sweet memories that can only be found under

the summer sun and stars. This specialty program is available

all season long to help you get into the summer swing.

JUNE 9-10, 2005Event: Chicago Blues Festival

Spotlight: Chicago Blues Legends

Program(s): Blues, Roadhouse

Muddy Waters invented electricity and the Chicago blues scene

lit up the world. The annual Chicago Blues Fest gives us good

reason to celebrate the legends and hot new artists on the blue

scene.

JUNE 11-12, 1995Event: Rock Hall MusicFest

Spotlight: 100 participating bands

Program(s): Modern Rock

Keeping the festival spirit alive, we join in the fun by

spotlighting feature artists performing at the CMJ/Rock Hall

MusicFest in Cleveland, Ohio.

JUNE 22, 1939 / 1978Event: Happy Birthday to Chris Blackwell and release of

Bob Marley's Uprising

Spotlight: Bob Marley & Reggae

Program(s): Reggae

Founder of the legendary Island Records, Chris Blackwell was

a primary force in introducing reggae into the global pop

mainstream, especially through his affiliation with Bob Marley

& the Wailers. Today we spotlight reggae and the anniversary

release of one the genres seminal albums.

JUNE 25 - JULY 4, 2005Event: Independence Day

Spotlight: Independence Day and American Music


Pack the picnic and light the fireworks, its time to celebrate ou

independence. Let freedom ring with this popular specialty

music program.

JUNE

One good thing

about music,

when it hits you,

you feel no pain.

- Bob Marley

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JULY 1-4, 2005Event: Independence Day

Spotlight: Independence Day and American Music


Pack the picnic and light the fireworks, its time to celebrate ou

independence. Let freedom ring with this popular specialty

music program. (Program begins June 25th)

JULY 7, 1940Event: Happy 65th birthday to Ringo Starr

Spotlight: Ringo Starr and the Beatles

Program(s): Jukebox Gold

Wed never stand up and walk out on Ringo for singing out of

tune, especially on his birthday. With a little help from our

friends in Audio Architecture, we celebrate the unsung hero of

the Beatles.

JULY 13, 1985Event: 20th Anniversary of Live Aid

Spotlight: Artists from Original Live Aid

Program(s): Various - TBA

Any music fan can tell you exactly where they were on July

13th, 1985. We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Live Aid,

a charitable event viewed by worldwide audience of more than

1.5 billion in the fight against hunger in Africa.

JULY 30, 1945Event: Happy 60th Birthday to David Sanborn

Spotlight: David Sanborn

Program(s): All That Jazz

Happy birthday to David Sanborn, considered by many to be the

most influential saxophonist of pop, R&B, and crossover players

of the past 20 years.

JULY

And in our

world of plenty

we can spread

a smile of joy.

- Bob Geldof

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AUGUST 12, 1980Event: AC/DC releases Back in Black

Spotlight: AC/DC

Program(s): Power Rock

We will rock you with our tribute to AC/DC and the anniversary

of Back in Black, a classic landmark album in the world of hard

rock and heavy metal.

AUGUST 15-17, 1969Event: Woodstock

Spotlight: All the performing bands

Program(s): Classic Rock

Get ready for three days of peace and music as we celebrate

the anniversary of Woodstock and spotlight all those who

performed at the festival.

AUGUST 25, 1975Event: Bruce Springsteen releases Born To Run

Spotlight: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

Program(s): 7890, Classic Rock

30 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen released Born To Run

and launched himself into the realm of mega-stardom. Today

we spotlight Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band and one

of Rolling StonesTop 20 albums of all time.

AUGUST 31, 1945Event: Happy 60th Birthday to Van Morrison

Spotlight: Van Morrison

Program(s): 70s Hits

Happy birthday to Van the Man, one of popular music's true

innovators who has produced perhaps the most prolific and

spiritually transcendent body of work in the rock & roll canon.

AUGUST

The best music

is essentially there

to provide you

something to face

the world with.

- Bruce Springsteen

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SEPT. 16, 2005Event: Happy 80th Birthday to B.B. King

Spotlight: B.B. King

Program(s): Blues

Happy birthday to the reigning king of the blues. The thrill is

never gone when we pay tribute to the legendary B.B. King and

his monumental volume of work.

SEPT. 23, 1930Event: Ray Charles' Birthday

Spotlight: Ray Charles & Friends

Program(s): Reflections, Adult Favorites

Today we honor the late and legendary Ray Charles, a true

American icon and one the most emotional and easily

identifiable performers of the 20th-century.

SEPT. 23-25, 2005Event: Austin City Limits Festival

Spotlight: Festival's Performing Artists and Others

Program(s): Roadhouse

The annual Austin City Limits Festival gives us a great reason

to spotlight the best of America's music from country, blues

and folk to rock-n-roll, bluegrass and zydeco.

SEPT. 27, 1984Event: Happy 21st Birthday to Avril Lavigne

Spotlight: Avril Lavigne

Program(s): Hitline

Happy birthday to Avril Lavigne. With talent, firm determination

and a feisty attitude, shes solidified her position as one of pop

rocks brightest and most promising stars.

SEPTEMBER

I was born with

music inside me.

- Ray Charles

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OCT. 1-9, 2005Event: Oktoberfest

Spotlight: Festive songs of Oktoberfest

Program(s): Specialty Program - Oktoberfest

Enjoy the biggest festival of the German year and join the

celebration of harvest and plenty with this popular specialty

program.

OCT. 9, 1940Event: John Lennons Birthday

Spotlight: John Lennon

Program(s): Jukebox Gold

Today we pay tribute to John Lennon. We take the time to

imagine the possibilities and remember one of the most brillian

and influential musical icons of our time.

OCT. 15, 1955Event: Grand Ole Opry debuts on ABC TV

Spotlight: Classic Grand Ole Opry performers

Program(s): Country Classics

50 years ago today, the world's longest running live radio

program expanded into the waves of television. Reaching an

even broader audience, the Grand Ole Opry made instant stars

of those who graced its stage.

OCT. 25, 2000Event: OutKast releases Stankonia

Spotlight: OutKast

Program(s): Urban Beat, Hitline

A Top 500 selection by Rolling Stone, OutKasts Stankonia

epitomized the Atlanta wing of hip-hop's rising force and opene

the genre up to a positive new realm and new innovations of

beat, style and melody.

OCT. 30-31, 2005Event: Halloween

Spotlight: Spooky tunes

Program(s): Specialty Program - Halloween

Beware of this spooky collection of songs thats sure to bring

out the ghoul in everyone. Join in the frightening fun with our

special Halloween program.

OCTOBER

When real music

comes to me . . .

I'm just the

channel.

- John Lennon

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NOV. 4, 1970Event: Derek and the Dominos release Layla and Other Assorted

Love Songs

Spotlight: Eric Clapton and Derek and the Dominos

Program(s): Classic Rock

With the release of Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,

Eric Clapton (with the help of Duane Allman) gave us one of the

most genuine and emotionally charged rock albums of all time.

NOV. 12, 1945Event: Happy 60th Birthday to Neil Young

Spotlight: Neil Young, Crazyhorse, CSN&Y

Program(s): Adult Alternative, 70s Hits

Happy birthday to Neil Young. Today we spotlight the music of

one of the most influential and idiosyncratic singer/songwriters

of his generation.

NOV. 17, 2005Event: 2005 CMA Awards (show on Nov. 15th)

Spotlight: Country Music Award Winners

Program(s): Country Currents, Country Music One, New Country

Recognized worldwide as "Country Music's Biggest Night,"

the CMA Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement for

Country music artists. Congratulations to this years top winners

NOV. 25-27, 2005Event: Holiday Music officially begins

Spotlight: Classic and Contemporary Holiday Music

Program(s): Specialty Programs - Contemporary Holiday, Classic

Holiday

Its that time of year again. We start the celebration of the

season with the official launch of our holiday music programs.

NOVEMBER

It's better to

burn out, than to

fade away.

- Neil Young

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DEC. 16, 1770Event: Ludwig Van Beethoven's Birthday

Spotlight: Beethoven

Program(s): Classical Ambiance

Happy birthday Beethoven. Today we celebrate the great works

of the most famous classical composer in history.

DEC. 20, 2005Event: 2005 Billboard Music Awards

Spotlight: BillboardWinners

Program(s): TBD

Congratulations to this years winners of Billboardsannual

music awards. Thanks for another great year of music!

DEC. 23, 1965Event: Happy 40th Birthday to Eddie VedderSpotlight: Pearl Jam

Program(s): Modern Rock Alternative

Happy birthday to Eddie Vedder. This reluctant superstar and

spokesman for musicians and fans alike has transcended his

early fame and moved well beyond the restrictive label of

grunge.

DEC. 31, 2005Event: Muzak's Great 48 countdown

Spotlight: Top 48 Hits in 2005

Program(s): Hitline, Urban Beat, Country Currents

Join Muzak as we celebrate another year of amazing music.

Our Audio Architects will select the Top 48 Hits of the year

and count them down as we move forward into 2006.

DECEMBER

Music is a

higher revelation

than all wisdom

and philosophy.

- Beethoven

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