AT10 - July 5, 2009: Final Show
Jul 5, 2009 2:01:48 GMT -5
Post by StephL on Jul 5, 2009 2:01:48 GMT -5
Hello again everybody. Welcome to American Top Ten. I'm Casey Kasem, and this week marks an anniversary of the countdown. We began the weekend of July 4th, 1970, and after 39 years, this will be our final countdown. And in honor of those 39 years, we'll be spotlighting some of the biggest superstars of the past 40 years. Before we begin, let's recap last week's top-3. At number 3: "What About Now" by Daughtry. At number 2: "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz. And at number 1 for a 4th week: "Love Story" by Taylor Swift. Can Taylor make it 5 weeks at the top? Only one way to find out. Let the Countdown begin...
Spotlight: Biggest Stars of the Past 40 Years
HOUR 1
°10. Light On - David Cook: holding for 4th week
°(From 1998) This Kiss - Faith Hill; song hit #1 on the Country Chart and is one of Casey's favorites.
°(Spotlight from 1985) I Would Die 4 U - Prince and The Revolution; he has 33 top-40 hits and is the only act to hit the top-10 on the POP for 12 consecutive years.
°09. Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson: debut; single has been certified Platinum.
°(From 1998) Kind & Generous - Natalie Merchant; she used to be a nude model at an art school. "When you're modeling , there's just the sound of pencils scratching on paper. It's very peaceful. I made good money modeling, and it gave me a lot of time to think."
°(Spotlight from 1986) How Will I Know - Whitney Houston; has 29 top-40 hits including 11 #1's
°(Just Beneath the Top Ten) Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas; title is a metaphor for a girl's tears.
°(From 2006) Far Away - Nickelback
°08. If You Don't Know Me by Now - Seal: holding; he first proposed to Heidi Klum in an igloo on a Canadian glacier in 2004 and they were 1st married in Mexico in 2005. Every year since, they remarry to celebrate their anniversary. "For us, it's a way of reminding ourselves of the depth of our love. We renew our vows every year. Besides, it's a great opportunity to throw a party for all our friends."
°(Spotlight from 1976) If You Leave Me Now - Chicago; their 1st #1 hit. So far, they have had 34 top-40 hits including 5 #1's.
°07. You Found Me - The Fray: holding; group name is defined as "a fight or competition, especially in sports".
°(From 1996) Who Will Save Your Soul - Jewel; her debut hit.
HOUR 2
°(From 2009) Show Me What I'm Looking For - Carolina Liar
°06. Love Remains the Same - Gavin Rossdale: holding & 20th week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1979) Tragedy - Bee Gees; they are the top trio in the Rock era with 29 top-40 hits, all of which were written by themselves.
°(From 1970) Band of Gold - Freda Payne; song appeared on the 1st AT40 show in 1970.
#1's on the Other Charts
Urban - Best I Ever Had - Drake
Album - Lines, Vines and Trying Times - Jonas Brothers
Country - Out Last Night - Kenny Chesney
°05. What About Now - Daughtry: down 2
°(#1 POP This Week in 2003) Miss Independent - Kelly Clarkson; in regard to the fake cobra rising from a basket at the end of her commercial for Vitaminwater in the U.K., she says: "I have no idea what that's about. I guess they want to make the commercial memorable, and they definitely succeeded at that."
°(Spotlight from 1986) Love Touch - Rod Stewart; he has 36 top-40 hits.
°(From 1977) (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher - Rita Coolidge; 3 versions of the song have charted.
°04. Better In Time - Leona Lewis: holding for 3rd week; song is about trying to cope after a loss.
°(From 1998) I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith; Even though Steven Tyler fell and broke his knee during a concert in Alaska, he did not want to miss the video shoot for the song in Los Angeles. "Once I got into it, the pain went away. I had roadies watching me to make sure I didn't try to run around. That would have been bad."
°(Spotlight from 1993) Again - Janet Jackson; has 39 top-40 hits and is the only female to have 6 top-40 hits from 3 different albums.
°(From 1986) Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie; he has 19 top-5 hits on the AC Chart.
HOUR 3
°(From 2000) Be with You - Enrique Iglesias; his co-writers for the song also worked on Cher's "Believe".
°(LDD) Thank You for Being a Friend - Andrew Gold
Dear Casey,
When the news recently broke that your shows would be ending, I along with many others were quite upset. After all, a lot of us have been listening to you countdown the hits for many years now. However, I know there's a time when people have to move on. Casey, you've touched a great number of people through your shows, and you should be very proud of the impact you've had on our society. The radio waves just won't be the same without you. I know that I speak for everyone of your fans out there when I say that we will miss you greatly, and we appreciate everything you've done for us over all these years. So could you please play "Thank You for Being a Friend"? I know it's a song whose lyrics ring true with all your fans young and old. Thank you for being our friend, Casey. We'll miss you so much.
Adam
°03. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz: down 1 & 34th week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1993) Dreamlover - Mariah Carey; has 36 top-40 POP hits and is the only artist to have their first 10 singles hit #1 on the POP Chart.
°(From 1987) Alone - Heart
°(From 1998) Torn - Natalie Imbruglia; song spend 11 weeks at #1 on the POP Chart. She was a successful actress in her native Australia, but wanted to make it in England. Days before her 6-month Visa was about to expire, a friend introduced her to a music publisher. Publisher was impressed with her nerve & good-looks and was surprised that she could actually sing.
°02. The Climb - Miley Cyrus: up 3
°(Spotlight from 1986) True Blue - Madonna; has 54 top-40 hits and had at least one top-40 hit from 1983 to 1996.
°(Spotlight from 1983) I'm Still Standing - Elton John; most successful AC artist and has 56 top-40 hits.
°01. Love Story - Taylor Swift: holding for 5th week & 5th week at #1; AT40 began on July 4, 1970. Idea for the countdown was from Casey and Don Bustany. First show took 18 hours to record, and they only had 7 stations. There were no Long Distance Dedications until 1978 when Matt Wilson found one in their mail. During the show's run, they have read over 3000 dedications. The music style has changed from Disco to New Wave, from Punk to Hip Hop, and from Bubble-gum to ROCK. The first #1 on AT40 was Three Dog Night's "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)".
After "Love Story" finishes, Casey says:
"I'd like to share with you something I've learned over the years. Success doesn't happen in a vacuum. You're only as good as the people you work with and the people you work for. I've been lucky. I worked for and with the very best."
"American Top Ten" is a production of the Premierer Radio Networks. AT10 was created by Casey Kasem and Don Bustany. Produced by Laurie Cremie. Our staff includes: Matt Wilson, Merrill Shindler, and Toby James Petty. Production and Engineering by Michael Cooper and Ray Hernandez. I'm Casey Kasem. Now one more time (the words I've ended my show with since 1970): "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars."
Spotlight: Biggest Stars of the Past 40 Years
HOUR 1
°10. Light On - David Cook: holding for 4th week
°(From 1998) This Kiss - Faith Hill; song hit #1 on the Country Chart and is one of Casey's favorites.
°(Spotlight from 1985) I Would Die 4 U - Prince and The Revolution; he has 33 top-40 hits and is the only act to hit the top-10 on the POP for 12 consecutive years.
°09. Come On Get Higher - Matt Nathanson: debut; single has been certified Platinum.
°(From 1998) Kind & Generous - Natalie Merchant; she used to be a nude model at an art school. "When you're modeling , there's just the sound of pencils scratching on paper. It's very peaceful. I made good money modeling, and it gave me a lot of time to think."
°(Spotlight from 1986) How Will I Know - Whitney Houston; has 29 top-40 hits including 11 #1's
°(Just Beneath the Top Ten) Her Diamonds - Rob Thomas; title is a metaphor for a girl's tears.
°(From 2006) Far Away - Nickelback
°08. If You Don't Know Me by Now - Seal: holding; he first proposed to Heidi Klum in an igloo on a Canadian glacier in 2004 and they were 1st married in Mexico in 2005. Every year since, they remarry to celebrate their anniversary. "For us, it's a way of reminding ourselves of the depth of our love. We renew our vows every year. Besides, it's a great opportunity to throw a party for all our friends."
°(Spotlight from 1976) If You Leave Me Now - Chicago; their 1st #1 hit. So far, they have had 34 top-40 hits including 5 #1's.
°07. You Found Me - The Fray: holding; group name is defined as "a fight or competition, especially in sports".
°(From 1996) Who Will Save Your Soul - Jewel; her debut hit.
HOUR 2
°(From 2009) Show Me What I'm Looking For - Carolina Liar
°06. Love Remains the Same - Gavin Rossdale: holding & 20th week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1979) Tragedy - Bee Gees; they are the top trio in the Rock era with 29 top-40 hits, all of which were written by themselves.
°(From 1970) Band of Gold - Freda Payne; song appeared on the 1st AT40 show in 1970.
#1's on the Other Charts
Urban - Best I Ever Had - Drake
Album - Lines, Vines and Trying Times - Jonas Brothers
Country - Out Last Night - Kenny Chesney
°05. What About Now - Daughtry: down 2
°(#1 POP This Week in 2003) Miss Independent - Kelly Clarkson; in regard to the fake cobra rising from a basket at the end of her commercial for Vitaminwater in the U.K., she says: "I have no idea what that's about. I guess they want to make the commercial memorable, and they definitely succeeded at that."
°(Spotlight from 1986) Love Touch - Rod Stewart; he has 36 top-40 hits.
°(From 1977) (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher and Higher - Rita Coolidge; 3 versions of the song have charted.
°04. Better In Time - Leona Lewis: holding for 3rd week; song is about trying to cope after a loss.
°(From 1998) I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - Aerosmith; Even though Steven Tyler fell and broke his knee during a concert in Alaska, he did not want to miss the video shoot for the song in Los Angeles. "Once I got into it, the pain went away. I had roadies watching me to make sure I didn't try to run around. That would have been bad."
°(Spotlight from 1993) Again - Janet Jackson; has 39 top-40 hits and is the only female to have 6 top-40 hits from 3 different albums.
°(From 1986) Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie; he has 19 top-5 hits on the AC Chart.
HOUR 3
°(From 2000) Be with You - Enrique Iglesias; his co-writers for the song also worked on Cher's "Believe".
°(LDD) Thank You for Being a Friend - Andrew Gold
Dear Casey,
When the news recently broke that your shows would be ending, I along with many others were quite upset. After all, a lot of us have been listening to you countdown the hits for many years now. However, I know there's a time when people have to move on. Casey, you've touched a great number of people through your shows, and you should be very proud of the impact you've had on our society. The radio waves just won't be the same without you. I know that I speak for everyone of your fans out there when I say that we will miss you greatly, and we appreciate everything you've done for us over all these years. So could you please play "Thank You for Being a Friend"? I know it's a song whose lyrics ring true with all your fans young and old. Thank you for being our friend, Casey. We'll miss you so much.
Adam
°03. I'm Yours - Jason Mraz: down 1 & 34th week in the top-10
°(Spotlight from 1993) Dreamlover - Mariah Carey; has 36 top-40 POP hits and is the only artist to have their first 10 singles hit #1 on the POP Chart.
°(From 1987) Alone - Heart
°(From 1998) Torn - Natalie Imbruglia; song spend 11 weeks at #1 on the POP Chart. She was a successful actress in her native Australia, but wanted to make it in England. Days before her 6-month Visa was about to expire, a friend introduced her to a music publisher. Publisher was impressed with her nerve & good-looks and was surprised that she could actually sing.
°02. The Climb - Miley Cyrus: up 3
°(Spotlight from 1986) True Blue - Madonna; has 54 top-40 hits and had at least one top-40 hit from 1983 to 1996.
°(Spotlight from 1983) I'm Still Standing - Elton John; most successful AC artist and has 56 top-40 hits.
°01. Love Story - Taylor Swift: holding for 5th week & 5th week at #1; AT40 began on July 4, 1970. Idea for the countdown was from Casey and Don Bustany. First show took 18 hours to record, and they only had 7 stations. There were no Long Distance Dedications until 1978 when Matt Wilson found one in their mail. During the show's run, they have read over 3000 dedications. The music style has changed from Disco to New Wave, from Punk to Hip Hop, and from Bubble-gum to ROCK. The first #1 on AT40 was Three Dog Night's "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)".
After "Love Story" finishes, Casey says:
"I'd like to share with you something I've learned over the years. Success doesn't happen in a vacuum. You're only as good as the people you work with and the people you work for. I've been lucky. I worked for and with the very best."
"American Top Ten" is a production of the Premierer Radio Networks. AT10 was created by Casey Kasem and Don Bustany. Produced by Laurie Cremie. Our staff includes: Matt Wilson, Merrill Shindler, and Toby James Petty. Production and Engineering by Michael Cooper and Ray Hernandez. I'm Casey Kasem. Now one more time (the words I've ended my show with since 1970): "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars."