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   John January 9, 2012, 1:46 pm

   Wow this is classic. I know a little of the history of this station. I didnt know they did some time as a country outlet. Thats news to me.

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   John January 9, 2012, 1:51 pm

   Was this a response to the Urban Cowboy phase we saw during that time?

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     Lance January 9, 2012, 2:20 pm

     Very much so. The SoCal Radio History link on the post delves into it a little.

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   Jess January 9, 2012, 9:37 pm

   Yes it was. It lasted almost 2 and a half years. It switched back to Top 40/Oldies on April 1st, 1983.

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   John January 10, 2012, 12:18 pm

   On April Fool’s Day.. Wonder if some thought the switch back was a hoax

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     Jess January 11, 2012, 6:31 pm

     Actually, yeah, some people thought it was a gag. But the announcement of the switch back said it was no joke.

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   Stan April 5, 2013, 4:06 pm

   Thanks so much for posting the changeover! I was stationed in Long Beach in the late 60’s and always listen to KHJ. Years later in the late 70’s I moved back to LA and it was still going strong. Yes the Urban Cowboy craze took over but I just moved with it and continued to listen. The one jingle I have been looking for is “We All Grew Up To Be Cowboys” that Roseann Cash sang. They had an extended version and her voice is so great. This really made my day!

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   Dan Gates July 26, 2013, 8:46 pm

   Pay attention to Neil Rockoff and his announcement!

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