ARSA — THE AIRHEADS RADIO SURVEY ARCHIVE
Not just "reliving the past" but more importantly "preserving the past". Radio is unique in that, unlike other media forms, there is no easy access to old music radio shows. Old movies and TV shows continue to be shown on network or cable TV, and can be rented/purchased on tapes or DVD. Print media like old books, magazines, comics, and newspapers can be purchased from specialty stores or kept in libraries for viewing. But where can one go to obtain and listen to old music radio shows? Aircheck tapes & radio surveys can only be found in the hands of collectors. At some point, most collectors begin to realize that this is more than a hobby and that we are in fact preserving radio history.
—— Gary Pfeifer, 2003
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Find scads of scans of radio station surveys, just like the ones you used to pick up at the record store when you went shopping with mom & pop. All the chart data is meticulously entered into the database, so you can cross-reference to see how your favorite hit fared in different markets across the country. To navigate the site, "tune" to the buttons on the left.
ARSA is a non-profit site intended to mix nostalgia with historical value. The site is open to everyone and you are invited to have a browse.
To get the most of the site, you will need to create a free profile and login to access most of the site's features. |
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| 41 | Surveys Added Today | | 213940 | Surveys | | 5193 | Radio Stations | | 48179 | Artists | | 271169 | Singles Listings | | 39082 | Album Listings |
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| FIVE MOST RECENTLY ADDED SONGS |
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| ARTIST | YEAR | TITLE | LABEL & CATALOG |
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| Andy Russell | 1958 | Besame Morenita | RCA 7335 | | Andy Russell | 1958 | As Young As We Are | RCA 7335 | | Barbara Allen | 1958 | Tommy's Song | Felsted 8537 | | Barbara Allen | 1958 | Never Let Me Go | Felsted 8537 | | Ernestine Anderson | 1958 | Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams | Mercury 71354 |
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