But in a way it seemed so astray
though we all prayed, we new,

that CBS FM would come
home one day.

Now we just need the real WNEW to be resurrected. I think 102.7 has undergone about 47 format changes since dropping the classic AOR format.

‘Twas the day of June 3rd,
And all through the station

Everyone in attendance
Was in a state of elation.

Mickey Dolenz was celebrating
His 100th show

But right after that,
Who knew where he’d go?

Everything was normal
Until 4 PM

Bill Brown made an announcement
That signaled the end.

“Rescue me!” he proclaimed
In an alarmed-sounding tone

And right after that,
He was left all alone.

A meeting was held,
And all were told

Of something unexpected
That was about to unfold.

They were changing the format
After thirty-three years

It was this that attributed
To everyone’s fears.

“Why are you doing this?” was the question
That hung in the air

But the all-powerful GM,
He just didn’t care.

The format flip
Was a business decision

And just after that,
They made the incision.

At 4 they went jockless
For the next half an hour

While the new format
Was gaining its power.

4:30 PM
Brought about some stunting

While at Yankee Stadium
The home team was bunting.

At 5 PM the last
Legal ID was played

And then to rest
CBS-FM was laid.

What happened next
Occurred with a crack

Because 101’s new format
Was something called Jack.

The fan base was seething
With anger and rage

Why was this Jack thing invading
The CBS stage?

The hatred was evident
From the loyal fan base

This sudden change in formats
Was a serious case.

Even New York’s mayor,
Mr. Michael Bloomberg

Detested this change
And made himself heard.

The Jack staff ignored
The public’s reaction

They kept playing variety hits
Without the slightest distraction.

Jack FM was formatted
Just like those iPods

But all of the CBS DJs
Were now without jobs.

“Change is good,”
The Jack staff said

But NYC needed Jack
Like a hole in the head.

The Jack format continued
For two long years

They played lots of music
But no Britney Spears.

New Yorkers needed
Their classic hits fix

And then, one fine day,
They changed the mix.

CBS Radio
Got a new GM

Who promised to put an end
To all the mayhem.

He finally decided,
After 769 long days

That 101 FM and Jack
Would have to part ways.

In 2007,
On the 12th of July

Everyone gathered
To bid Jack goodbye.

It all occurred
At 1:01 PM

CBS-FM was back
On the air once again.

CBS Radio had realized
Their errors of the past

And this time, they hoped
The oldies would last.

Yes, the oldies were back
And the air was alive

With some great classic hits
From ’64 to ’85.

All were rejoicing
And who could blame them?

Their station had returned
Right there and then.

It was indeed great
To have WCBS back

And the airstaff did say,
“Hit the road, Jack!”

The celebrations continued
Without further ado

Whilst Jack FM was jettisoned
To HD2.

And all around the room
The champagne did pour

Because the format called Jack
Had been shown the door.

WCBS-FM
Is here to stay

And all the best classic hits
They’ll continue to play.

There’s a lesson to be learned
From this situation

Don’t mess with great things;
It causes irritation.

And now I can say
Without any fright

Happy listening to all;
We’ve won the good fight!

WELCOME BACK, WCBS!!!