WGRD was the legendary AM Top 40 station for Grand Rapids Michigan back in the 60's and 70's. This WGRD Big 30 music survey (Issue #124) is from 5-27-70 and has a phony picture of Santa with WGRD DJ Wayne Thomas on the cover (Wayne Thomas was later known as China Smith in San Diego, Seattle and Los Angeles). #1 song was Johnny's Music Machine - Rock Garden (on Capitol Records - never charted nationally on the Billboard Hot 100). Jumping to #2 from #7, The Long & Winding Road - The Beatles. Dropping to #3 from #1, Something's Burning - Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. Slipping to #4 from #2, Up Around The Bend/Run Through The Jungle - Creedence Clearwater Revival. Dropping to #5 from #3, Get Ready - Rare Earth. Jumping to #6 from #15, Baby Hold On - Grass Roots. Jumping to #7 from #16, Which Way You Goin' Billy - The Poppy Family. Up to #8 from #10, Spill The Wine - Eric Burdon & War. Jumping to #10 from #13, Westbound Number Nine - Flaming Ember. Jammed up at #12, Question - Moody Blues. Jumping to #15 from #22, Go Back - Crabby Appleton. Jumping to #23 from #30, Flower Garden - Nick Lampe. Debuting at #24, We Have Lost The way - Apocalypse. Survey is in good condition; measures 3-1/4 x 6 when closed.
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