I used to listen to him in work. I loved his lunchtime "Brown Bag".

A voice that will always be remembered..you knew you were in NY when you heard Bill Brown..what a legend..He reminds me of Summertime in NY..RIP..🎶💞

Bill was the anchor jock to those meteoric guys who worked the airwaves at CBS-FM during the Progressive format and later into the Oldies. Every show was flawless and so tight. He was the consummate professional and a terrific person. We'll miss the great Bill Brown.

damn , radio was so great back in the day !!

Ron Lundy, Bill Brown, and Dan Ingram. These voices will all be missed. RIP.

@ianbrown9400

6 жыл бұрын

Letticia Rosado This station is not the same anymore, I’m constantly hearing more 80’s rock, less than 70’s or 60’s pop music.

@frankw3217

5 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the Morning Mayor Harry Harrison and Cousin Brucie.

@WinkDaMan07

3 жыл бұрын

@@ianbrown9400 90s and 2000s now!!!! 😫

@NickG123

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankw3217 cousin Brucie is still going strong! Now on 77 WABC doing Saturday evenings. With the 60s jingles, 50s-70s music, and of course, his personality!

@jessicagrecco5813

10 ай бұрын

May they all rest peacefully in heaven doing their Dj at the pearly gates

It was through You Tube when I first learned about Ron Lundy's passing, and now it's with this clip that I discover this bad news about Bill Brown. I left home in NJ several yrs ago for a job in Chicago... without question, there is nothing that compares to NYC, and that certainly goes for its radio legends. Another one of those great voices has gone silent. Many thanks for this amazing clip.

there will never be another WCBS-FM

Thanks for posting. I come back to this every so often...it's just good to hear his voice.

@BRuane-pw6xq

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing the impact of a radio voice capable of time travel.

I knew of Bill Brown, but never got to hear him. He was perfectly New York, and did it with a great set of pipes. RIP, Sir.

Awesome tribute! I got a couple of chills watching it. Back in the early 90's I was fresh out of high school and perusing a career in radio I was offered a job a CBS-FM. With the passing of Ron Lundy and now Bill, I find myself lamenting the opportunity I passed up (family told me not to take it and goto college instead) to have worked with the legends of NY radio. Once again great tribute!!!! RIP Bill.......

I never get tired of watching this fella, a master of his trade. JAM jingles too. The best!!.

April 1991 To June 2005-I Was a Devoted Listener Of WCBS-FM New York, I Would Like To See WCBS-FM To Be a True Oldies Station Again, Playing The Hits From 1955-1989.

@richstronge7256

7 жыл бұрын

Raymond Malcuit Jr. i agree they lost a bit when they changed their format

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

@@richstronge7256 Agree 100%.They even played memorable early rock 'n roll classics, like 'Sh- boom' by the Chords, and early standard , and doo- wop hits, like 'Little things mean a lot' and 'Sunday kind of love'

@RogerBates7

2 жыл бұрын

I miss it, as well. I grew up on my parent's music and that era of CBS FM, unfortunately, the listening audience is no longer there to keep it a bankable, top 5 station. The 80s and 90s music represents the same nostalgia to Gen X and early millennials that the 50s to 70s music did for Baby Boomers 20 years ago. Harry, Brucie, Dan, Bill & Ron were throwbacks for them as DJs, the way Scott Shannon, Race Taylor, Joe Causi, Bill Lee, etc are to those who listened to top 40 radio in the 80s - 2000s. Times changed and CBS went with them. That's why they have remained competitive in a struggling industry.

What a set of pipes Bill Brown had!-He'll be missed.

@marial.rapaglia4041

5 жыл бұрын

he was great vocally.

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

Why do I get the feeling he was a heavy smoker.

@gregpetridis3762

2 жыл бұрын

Some of it was thanks to reverb. But he did have a great voice

Back then you needed a great booming voice.

Got chills watching and listening to this one. He was so smooth, DJs like this just dont exist anymore...RIP Bill

@glenlilley4757

Жыл бұрын

With you!

Slick and tight, a wordsmith on the air, always funny and you had to pay attention. RIP Mr. Bill...

@ronaldgiordano2070

11 ай бұрын

Love your hashtag...The mighty 1290.

Art, you are radio's best friend.

He was as fabulous to watch as he was to listen to....God Bless the great Bill Brown...Love to his family...

Truly one of the greats! That is how good Radio once was

I remember listening to WCB-FM as a teenager back in the 1970s, especially the doowop shop with Don K Reid on Sunday evenings - and before that, Norm N Nite's Night Train Show! Back when oldies meant songs from the 50s and 60s - now, oldie stations say.. lets go WAY back to ... 1990 with this song! My! How we've gotten old! :)

This station is not the same anymore. Bill Brown was a great voice to hear in the afternoons. It is a shame, he probably would have been on the air another few years had the Jack incident not occured

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

So true.

Bill Brown. This guy could read a phone book (you remember those?), and I would listen to him all day. Just look at the way he works the control board! Unreal. Damn shame that he and his wonderful voice are gone. Miss him very much.

Listening to him takes me back to my childhood. Crazy what the memories and feelings a voice or music can bring back

bill brown is legendary of music composer..im enjoy him music ..thanks for creating a lot of epic music ..rip to mr bill brown

ROCK IN PEACE💔

I am really sad to hear this...Brown was the friend of a friend and in the late 80's/early 90's I got many a lunch-time dedication from him..and finally got to meet him months later at the friend's bar. A great guy.

Thank you for the memories and RIP Bill Brown one of the great NYC radio personalities a voice that will never be duplicated .

What a great talent. They dont make em like him anymore! R.I.P. Bill!

Rock those air waves in heaven Bill, get them ready for us for when our time comes. Miss ya all so dearly, it’s never been the same down here.

My childhood relived

Always sounded great

Bill I will miss you.. thanks for the Music and the smiles. You handled all the controls too... way to go

RIP And Thank You Bill Brown

Fantastic tribute, Art!

Bill I will miss you.. thanks for the Music and the smiles

WCBS has been my whole life, practically...with WABC in the early days. So much fun to hear this! Thank you for posting!

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

Such a great voice

Another great one gone. Started listening to Bill on WOR-FM in New York, before he went over to WCBS-FM. Thanks for posting this video - really shows visually just how good Bill was in running a tight board besides his superb vocal delivery. Bill will be missed from the airwaves of New York...

The greatest hits of the 50s 60s 70s sometime the 80s

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

They played the greatest array of hits that you can't hear anymore.An invasion of crap has overthrown the airwaves.

He will be missed Art.

I used to listen to Bill Brown all the time and I loved it so much when he did middays following Ron Lundy. My favorite segment is the "Brown Bag". I missed him very much. And speaking of that, June 3rd will mark the 10th anniversary of the day Bill Brown did his final regular show on WCBS-FM after 35 years. The last song that he played was "Rescue Me" by Fontella Bass which brought his show to close. After that, the station flipped to "Jack".

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

The WCBS F.M. of the 90's, is but a pleasant and pleasurable memory, to be treasured.

I still remember my 2 "Brown Bag Lunch Special" suggestions which were selected and used on the air over the years! I won gift certificates for Red Lobster, CBS-FM shirts, and other cool things!

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

I won some stuff, too--- In addition to the Brown Bag.I've never worn the WCBS jacket.My selected B.B. theme was,'Songs whose lyrics begin with the words,When the'.( My prayer, That's amore, Somebody to love, Aquarius, and Stand by me).

WOW! That's some video! He was one of my favorite dj's..I remember working outside back in 1997 listening to him..It made the day go by..At least we have these aircheck....Thanks for this posting!

I Use To Listen To Him When I Was Coming Home From Work.

One of the best!!!

What an artist at the console. Bill's inner clock was perfect to the split second.

No computers and perfect timing! You don't see that anymore!

@jinglesbluecat

2 жыл бұрын

No records either - all music was played off cart

💕 loved ❤️ Bill brown 😻🤎 at CBS FM 101.1 ! These videos really showcase the talent and ability of all these guys and how hard live radio 📻🔘 really is and they made it look easy !

I loved his Brownbag segment, where he'd read a listener's music- related letter idea, like,songs that mention a day of the week; Songs repeating Baa in the lyrics; Songs that feature a color,etc. This is the one I sent in in 1994; Songs whose lyrics begin with the words, 'When the'. The 5 songs that were played: 1- My prayer. 2- That's amore. 3- Aquarius. 4- Somebody to love. 5- Stand by me.

I didn't know about Bill Brown at CBS-FM. He was really good! Thanks to whomever posted this, my sympathies go to his family. I think Scott Shannon works there, as Race Taylor at WPLJ told me Cumulus made a decision to let Scott go, but Scott Shannon is big time. Im younger than some of these great guys, I heard Scott went to WCBS-FM, when they pulled the plug on the "Jack FM" Music Format. My Bill live in our hearts as one of the "Good Guys'!

@frankw3217

5 жыл бұрын

To listen to WCBS FM now is not the same no more. I was listening to WCBS the other day and remembering. It's truly sad. Just memories now that was a great radio station with great DJ's, all just being the best in their field.

Omg!!!! I miss these d.j.'s at CBS FM. What amazing memories!!!! I'm a classic rock fiend but ever since childhood i always had a soft spot and a love for the oldies. I miss all the voices at CBS FM. Very well filmed. Thank you so much. 😁😁😁

Bill Brown RIP

Wow! I hadn’t realized he had passed away. I forgot what a great voice he had.

Rip to Bill Brown

Isn't it just wonderful not to hear the phrase DOT COM every few seconds like the DJs do today. It's music to my ears. R.I.P. Bill. You are a winner.

Daaaam He is Good to read a Live Copy Commercial without missing a beat That's skill

This dude rox!

I miss Bill as well as Dan Ingram, who once called me and left a message on my answering machine one Saturday afternoon in the 90s. It was after I had sent him an email. I went out shortly after and unfortunately missed his call.

The Brown Bag!

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, yes!

GREAT AIR ACT ,went bald overnight GOD BLESS BILL R.I.P.

@samspinchat Bill may not have had the fame of the "big four" (Harry, Ron Dan and Brucie), but Bill in many ways was THE foundation of 101.1 since he literally was there from beginning (October 1969) to end (June 2005), spanning CBS-FM entire first life with live air personalities.

@frankw3217

5 жыл бұрын

Harry, Ron, Dan, and Brucie were all at WABC 770 AM until the music die there. WABC was a power house.

Remember when Bill did news and jocked weekends in 68 & 69 for 98.7 WOR FM

@frankw3217

5 жыл бұрын

98.7 FM was WXLO, not WOR.

@robertfarella5344

3 жыл бұрын

@@frankw3217 It was WOR fm before it became WXLO.

One of the best

Class act!

I worked with Bill at CBS FM as a college intern around 1979. He commuted from his home at Lake Hopatcong, NJ, which is no short ride to NYC. He was a consummate pro in every sense of the word. Bill will certainly be missed, and the new CBS FM is not the same as what it once was. God speed, Bill.

Bill Brown Was On WCBS-FM From 12:00PM-3:00PM, Monday-Friday.

I'm guessing the November 1987 was Nov. 12, since that was the day after a very early season snowstorm hit the northeast. A true legend and you see how great he was running the boards himself!

@hindahorn3425

4 жыл бұрын

it was Nov 23, 1987, he says it at 2:31; "color it 23 Nov 1987". Like another commenter said, with Bill Brown you had to pay attention! Delivery was sleek and smooth and more than a few jokes and double entendres can be heard .....one of the greats!

The Brown Bag Lunchtime Special was 5 songs in a row that all fit a certain theme, often created by listeners. This was my "Wizard of Oz" Brown Bag which was used, with 5 characters from the movie. 1- The Lion Sleeps Tonight by the Tokens 2- Tin Man by America 3- Ding Ding the Witch is Dead by Fifth Estate. 4- Dorothy by the Hi-Fives 5- The Wizard of Love by The Ly-Dells.

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

I remember that one. Mine was Songs whose lyrics begin with the words,'When the' ( My prayer, That's amore, Aquarius, Somebody to love, and Stand by me).

See, big market stations played REM along with the other top 40. In my area it was just college stations until "Stand" came out.

Diane Renay into REM.......and Bill made it work. Fan-freaking-tastic radio.

Be nice if i found a video on Bill before his passing? Now i see he passed and nooo mention on radio,papers or t.v.? and im in n.y. Love you Ron.God bless.♥

Bill Brown midday DJ from 12noon to 3pm followed by Bob Shannon

@dennismclaurin1487

3 жыл бұрын

How great a job is that; Playing all those oldies, but goodies, not having to get made up or dressed up, being able to say swear words, have foods delivered to the station, and smoke.

I never knew this guy and dont even live in the states but am interested in old new york city radio stations as i heard them in the movies. The way this guy talks with his entire body is really interesting. Was he on the spectrum?

Don't get radio like this anymore! Computers took over and the job got dumbed down ... as well as the pay!

7:12 Grease Is The Word

Quick movements on the console ! Was he having electrical shocks ? lollll No wonder, with all his energy !

Remember Brown bag specials

Is Bob Shannon alive today

Im the real Bill Brown aka Jason King 7 J K

Raymond, the problem with playing hits from 1955 is: 1. Assuming the audiences from that error were say in their teens in 1955, that would put them near 80 years of age today. Many of these audiences are either dead or on heavens door step now. 2. Those demo's are not buying new cars, new lawn mowers, going to night clubs, gyms, etc., and are unattractive to Madison Avenue ad agencies. Therefore, the station could not successfully sell advertising to core buying audiences. 3. Assuming CBS FM played music from as far back as 1955 today in 2015, the station would be alienating younger audiences, and the audience turn out would be tragic. Like it or not, "oldies" today are considered select tunes (Beatles) from the 1960's, certainly the 1970's and the 1980's. 1950's music is simply no longer relevant. Is it good music, YES! Is it relevant, NO!

@thomasponzio8345

8 жыл бұрын

people listen to classical music which are over 100 years old....music is music

IM A PROGRAM DIRECTOR.(bill brown......a hell of a good guy).over used his voice-past his natural tones.)he had no TRUE reality on how the vocal chords work.(on the air......he was a friendly sounding guy).filled with cliche-time and temp verbal nothingnessES.(stale for the most part).if he had been as creatively talented.....as the 1970s KFRC on air jocks.THEN yes he would have been a true legend.(he never showed KFRC on air jock-TYPE OF-UNREAL TALENT).SO HES nothing more then a here and there FLASHY VOCAL TONED good guy.WITHOUT being on the good guys station.(yet I will admit.......as horrifically AWFUL the oldies/top 40/CHR jocks are 98 % of THEM TODAY are talentless as hell.BILL WAS far superior then the ON AIR JOCKS of today.(again.bill brown a MOSTLY on air NOTHING.who could have been something VERY SPECIAL for eternities sake.(your replies are welcomed).