The Gavin Report 1958-2000

The Complete History of the Gavin Report Charts

Hardcover

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From 1958 through the turn of the century, The Gavin Report served as the trusted pulse of American radio. In this groundbreaking new volume, Record Research provides the first-ever comprehensive analysis of this vital, hard-to-find archive. The Gavin Report 1958-2000 preserves the history of the airwaves by tracking every artist and song to hit the weekly Top 40 charts, beginning with the historic May 20, 1958 debut and concluding with the final chart of November 17, 2000. Enhanced with hundreds of forgotten 1960s regional hits, this reference work serves as a crucial companion to standard music charts. The core Artist Section details the life cycle of each song--including its debut date, peak placement, longevity, B-side, and label metrics--while highlighting hidden gems that bypassed Billboard's "Hot 100." Supplemented by targeted artist biographies, a cross-referenced Title Section, and dynamic ranking metrics, this book stands as the ultimate tribute to the golden age of radio programming