The Hits Just Keep on Coming: The History of Top 40 Radio
by Ben Fong-Torres
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Author: Ben Fong-TorresBrand: Backbeat
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2001-10-10
ISBN: 0879306645
Number of pages: 272
Model: 330859
Publisher: Backbeat Books
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- 274 Pages
- Published by Backbeat Books
- Softcover with CD
Book Reviews of The Hits Just Keep on Coming: The History of Top 40 Radio
Book Review: Many Hits, but a few misses in this history.
Summary: 4 Stars
Ben Fong-Torres has written a solid book on the history of Top 40 Radio in "The Hits Just Keep On Coming." It was an enjoyable read to this long-time student of contemporary radio. Alas, at times the book focuses more on the stars of the business, giving it almost a People magazine feel. But that doesn't spoil the story here.In fact, perhaps because the title promises so much, I was surprised to find the book a bit on the thin side. At some 272 pages, I was left was the feeling of having gotten a small taste of a wonderful dessert. You too, may find yourself wanting more of Fong-Torres' solid writing and in particular, his analysis of the rise, fall and resurrection of this sound that a generation grew up with.
There are a few nits to pick: more than just publicity pictures of faces would have been nice and towards the end of the book there are a few errors in details (A K in call letters for a NYC station, when it should be a W) but all in all to use the jargon of the business it covers, this book is definitely a "Hitbound."
Who knows? If this one's a hit, maybe Ben Fong-Torres has more material for a volume 2!
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