Is it just me, or...

[trueorange]

Have you noticed that WVLG is playing a lot of Michael Jackson music recently, more so than in previous years? Or am I just noticing it more due to the recent controversy from the HBO documentary? I have heard 3 songs already today, and I only listen when I hear the station in the squares, store or on the car radio.

[NotGolfer]

I thought the same thing. We listen to it the 1st thing in the a.m. as we like to listen to the two men banter back and forth. NOT a fan of Michael though...actually never was, even before his scandal.

[vintageogauge]

Putting all of his personal life aside he was an entertainment genius. Although my era of music is late 50's and 60's I'm still very impressed when listening to his music and seeing his dance talent in videos, Billy Jean is my favorite and a great song to dance to. I wish he would have lived long enough to open in Las Vegas, that show would have been sold out for years to come, super talent and will most likely never see anyone come close to his natural abilities again.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Putting all of his personal life aside he was an entertainment genius. Although my era of music is late 50's and 60's I'm still very impressed when listening to his music and seeing his dance talent in videos, Billy Jean is my favorite and a great song to dance to. I wish he would have lived long enough to open in Las Vegas, that show would have been sold out for years to come, super talent and will most likely never see anyone come close to his natural abilities again.

I was a fan when he was a kid in the Jackson Five. I never stopped being a fan of his music. As for his personal life, I mostly felt sorry for him. He grew up under the public microscope, something no child should have to endure.

[anothersteve]

He grew up under the public microscope, something no child should have to endure.

There are other things worse than that that children had, and have to endure.

Steve

[tophcfa]

Not just Michael Jackson, but in general a sharp change in the type of music played in general on WVLG. We used to love to listen to WVLG because they played old music that brought back memories of when we were young and the only place we could hear that type of music was on WVLG. Lately they have been playing a lot of newer music, especially disco. WVLG now plays music we can hear on many other radio stations, without the endless loop of ad's for open houses with the Villages Property management, erectile disfunction products, and the like. If I hear them playing the Village People one more time I might smash my radio. I put disco right up there with rap as one of the types of music (calling it music is a major stretch) that I simply can not tolerate. WVLG is rapidly loosing it's spot on our radios speed dial. And to make matters worse, they are now playing the disco in FM, which the music simply doesn't deserve. I guess they are no longer catering to the generation of people who already own homes in the Villages and are reaching out to a younger generation of future home buyers. Not happy about it.

[thelegges]

Saw him in concert twice. Row 6 and 12. It was the best I had ever attended. He was a truly was a talented young man

[thetruth]

Not just Michael Jackson, but in general a sharp change in the type of music played in general on WVLG. We used to love to listen to WVLG because they played old music that brought back memories of when we were young and the only place we could hear that type of music was on WVLG. Lately they have been playing a lot of newer music, especially disco. WVLG now plays music we can hear on many other radio stations, without the endless loop of ad's for open houses with the Villages Property management, erectile disfunction products, and the like. If I hear them playing the Village People one more time I might smash my radio. I put disco right up there with rap as one of the types of music (calling it music is a major stretch) that I simply can not tolerate. WVLG is rapidly loosing it's spot on our radios speed dial. And to make matters worse, they are now playing the disco in FM, which the music simply doesn't deserve. I guess they are no longer catering to the generation of people who already own homes in the Villages and are reaching out to a younger generation of future home buyers. Not happy about it.

My dad used to wonder about the trash we listened to. Today, it is our classics.

Getting old jokes? Suddenly, I'm starting to understand them.
DON'T TELL ANYONE.

[ColdNoMore]

From a pure talent perspective, MJ and Prince...are at the top of the heap.

[Velvet]

Haven’t listened to this Villages radio station yet, I noticed their tower is close to where I wanted to buy at first, but then I checked the EMF waves that were emitted. What genres do they play? Country, rock, classical, metal, pop, house etc? I guess it isn’t rap from your posts.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

From a pure talent perspective, MJ and Prince...are at the top of the heap.

Along with YES, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, ELP, Average White Band, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and Bo Diddley.

[vintageogauge]

Not just Michael Jackson, but in general a sharp change in the type of music played in general on WVLG. We used to love to listen to WVLG because they played old music that brought back memories of when we were young and the only place we could hear that type of music was on WVLG. Lately they have been playing a lot of newer music, especially disco. WVLG now plays music we can hear on many other radio stations, without the endless loop of ad's for open houses with the Villages Property management, erectile disfunction products, and the like. If I hear them playing the Village People one more time I might smash my radio. I put disco right up there with rap as one of the types of music (calling it music is a major stretch) that I simply can not tolerate. WVLG is rapidly loosing it's spot on our radios speed dial. And to make matters worse, they are now playing the disco in FM, which the music simply doesn't deserve. I guess they are no longer catering to the generation of people who already own homes in the Villages and are reaching out to a younger generation of future home buyers. Not happy about it.

There are now a low of residents here that grew up with Disco, those of us that grew up with 50's and 60's music are diminishing and they are playing music for all. They even have a disco group now playing at the squares. There are very few people here anymore that remember the big band era and therefore it is not part of the programming.

[Fredman]

For the most part they have been playing trash lately

[vintageogauge]

Along with YES, Pink Floyd, Jethro Tull, ELP, Average White Band, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and Bo Diddley.

Yes, all great talented singers and musicians (Bo Didldley was the first entertainer I saw in person) but with the possible exception of Prince they never put on a show like Michael Jackson the man was simply a super talent. MJ was to entertainment what Robin Williams was to improv. comedy, they had no equals.

[Velvet]

Oh dear, I was sooo looking forwards to a little progressive rock... too.

[kcrazorbackfan]

If I hear them playing the Village People one more time I might smash my radio.

"It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A." :a040::a040:

[big guy]

After seeing the HBO documentary about Wade Robson and Jimmy Safechuck, I could go the remainder of my life without hearing another MJ song. There are so many really good musical artists. My first rock n roll record was Rock Around the Clock. I never got into Elvis or Pat Boone but I saw Chuck Berry at a Rock n Roll show. The shows then weren't just one artist but rather 10 or 12. Chuck Berry sang Maybelline and the crowd went nuts. He sang one other and he was done, but I thought the balcony at the Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh , Pa was going to come down. My mother worked for KQV in PGH and the salesmen there would give her tickets for the rock n roll shows. We had front row seats. We saw all the musicians who were popular in the late 50s early 60s. I love rhythm and blues and Doo Wop but I enjoy a disco song or two and country western but not a steady diet.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Oh dear, I was sooo looking forwards to a little progressive rock... too.

Our time is coming.

Just as people in the "southern" Villages have to wait for full-grown trees in their yards, and stores they can take a golf cart to, we have to wait for our generation's musical turn on the turntable.

We are the Riders on the Storm. We are not Helpless, helpless, helpless. But we do have to Hold On, and get through the Roundabout before we too can become Comfortably Numb.

:boxing2::a040::popcorn:

[Taltarzac725]

10 Undeniable Facts About the Michael Jackson Sexual-Abuse Allegations | Vanity Fair (https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/03/10-undeniable-facts-about-the-michael-jackson-sexual-abuse-allegations)

I saw some of that Michael Jackson documentary and it did change my idea of the man but his work is a different matter.

[sallybowron]

Not just Michael Jackson, but in general a sharp change in the type of music played in general on WVLG. We used to love to listen to WVLG because they played old music that brought back memories of when we were young and the only place we could hear that type of music was on WVLG. Lately they have been playing a lot of newer music, especially disco. WVLG now plays music we can hear on many other radio stations, without the endless loop of ad's for open houses with the Villages Property management, erectile disfunction products, and the like. If I hear them playing the Village People one more time I might smash my radio. I put disco right up there with rap as one of the types of music (calling it music is a major stretch) that I simply can not tolerate. WVLG is rapidly loosing it's spot on our radios speed dial. And to make matters worse, they are now playing the disco in FM, which the music simply doesn't deserve. I guess they are no longer catering to the generation of people who already own homes in the Villages and are reaching out to a younger generation of future home buyers. Not happy about it.

I agree that the oldies are being underplayed. I would like them back. :pray:

[aframe]

For the most part they have been playing trash lately

For the last few years..

[EdFNJ]

Haven’t listened to this Villages radio station yet, I noticed their tower is close to where I wanted to buy at first, but then I checked the EMF waves that were emitted. What genres do they play? Country, rock, classical, metal, pop, house etc? I guess it isn’t rap from your posts.


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[Velvet]

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[EdFNJ]

Everyone has to realize that as the "older population" of T.V. "disappears" the "new older generation" becomes the target market for both the radio station and the square's nightly entertainment. I was talking to someone a while ago at Starbucks who worked for T.V. Entertainment and they said they aim for -50 years from current. So that's around 1970. Those who are into 50's music will likely find it sliding up a decade or two around here. If one is in their 80's you better start covering your ears or dusting off your old 78's. :D

Edit: I'd love to see a current age distribution graph of the current population of The Villages. I'd guess the "top of the curve" would be in Mid 60's? Once you see that you'll be aware of what music is on the way to the squares. :) All the new growth over the last few years certainly are not those in their late 70's and up.

[Chi-Town]

Older baby boomers probably heard the 50's rock'n first from their older siblings. Younger boomers probably heard the 60's the same way. The 70's is where the music appealed to the whole generation as teenagers or grown ups. And the 70's had quite of variety through the decade.

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[ColdNoMore]

I'm kinda surprised at the negative comments regarding disco, as one would think that the number one song of us older folks around here would be...


Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive (1977) - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_izvAbhExY)



:D

[Velvet]

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[vintageogauge]

Everyone has to realize that as the "older population" of T.V. "disappears" the "new older generation" becomes the target market for both the radio station and the square's nightly entertainment. I was talking to someone a while ago at Starbucks who worked for T.V. Entertainment and they said they aim for -50 years from current. So that's around 1970. Those who are into 50's music will likely find it sliding up a decade or two around here. If one is in their 80's you better start covering your ears or dusting off your old 78's. :D

Edit: I'd love to see a current age distribution graph of the current population of The Villages. I'd guess the "top of the curve" would be in Mid 60's? Once you see that you'll be aware of what music is on the way to the squares. :) All the new growth over the last few years certainly are not those in their late 70's and up.

In the paper the other day it noted the average age of villagers 68.7 years old.

[JOG]

Younger people are moving in (55+) and they are playing the music of their generation as they did when we moved here 15 years ago.

[Yung Dum]

Not just Michael Jackson, but in general a sharp change in the type of music played in general on WVLG. We used to love to listen to WVLG because they played old music that brought back memories of when we were young and the only place we could hear that type of music was on WVLG. Lately they have been playing a lot of newer music, especially disco. WVLG now plays music we can hear on many other radio stations, without the endless loop of ad's for open houses with the Villages Property management, erectile disfunction products, and the like. If I hear them playing the Village People one more time I might smash my radio. I put disco right up there with rap as one of the types of music (calling it music is a major stretch) that I simply can not tolerate. WVLG is rapidly loosing it's spot on our radios speed dial. And to make matters worse, they are now playing the disco in FM, which the music simply doesn't deserve. I guess they are no longer catering to the generation of people who already own homes in the Villages and are reaching out to a younger generation of future home buyers. Not happy about it.

I think you nailed it.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Considering the vast majority of people in the town squares will do the same 1980's line dance to EVERY SINGLE SONG performed by the band, no matter which genre of music is being performed...I get the feeling it really doesn't matter what songs are played on the radio. Either learn how to line dance, or turn the radio off and read a book :) :) :)

[Velvet]

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[PennBF]

I can't believe some of the comments in this series of input. To say essentially "so what the abuse of the children, there are other worse things". Another that his music/entertainment was great. He, allegedly harmed young children and they lost their youth and will feel the impact for their lives and some write this off as "so what". If true, which has received a lot of confirmation where are the ones who think about the poor victims of his abuse. The reason we have so much abuse of children is because of this thinking including the Priests who are criminals. :ohdear:

[Taltarzac725]

I can't believe some of the comments in this series of input. To say essentially "so what the abuse of the children, there are other worse things". Another that his music/entertainment was great. He, allegedly harmed young children and they lost their youth and will feel the impact for their lives and some write this off as "so what". If true, which has received a lot of confirmation where are the ones who think about the poor victims of his abuse. The reason we have so much abuse of children is because of this thinking including the Priests who are criminals. :ohdear:

Michael Jackson's body of work is different than his life style or the crimes he might have committed against children.

Abuse against children is horrible. But these are separate issues. A priest might give a wonderful sermon and we can look at this sermon online but if he molested kids in his charge then that is a different issue than whether his sermon was a good one or not.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

In addition, Jackson has never been proven to be a child abuser/molester. He HAS, however, been proven of being a musical genius. I can't stand what he was alleged to do. But no one ever proved that it ever actually happened. Since it was never proven, and he's already dead, it's a non-issue. His legacy is, and should be, his music.

[PennBF]

Really, it is fine to separate the crimes from other things a person might do. Given this logic John Gotti should be honored for his contribution to the the Italian Celebration in Little Italy regardless of the many people he killed or all the criminal actions by Priests in abusing children and ruining their lives should be forgiven since they gave a good sermon? You can't make this stuff up. What kind of person can stand up in front of a church, preach the gospel and then leave and abuse children which carries throughout their life and steals their childhood.:ohdear:

[Taltarzac725]

Really, it is fine to separate the crimes from other things a person might do. Given this logic John Gotti should be honored for his contribution to the the Italian Celebration in Little Italy regardless of the many people he killed or all the criminal actions by Priests in abusing children and ruining their lives should be forgiven since they gave a good sermon? You can't make this stuff up. What kind of person can stand up in front of a church, preach the gospel and then leave and abuse children which carries throughout their life and steals their childhood.:ohdear:

Take Harvey Weinstein. He produced some very good movies. And the accusations against him lead to his loss of his power in Hollywood which is a good thing. But his body of work is still worth watching. Harvey Weinstein - Rotten Tomatoes (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/harvey_weinstein)

If Michael Jackson molested kids he should have been brought to justice but moving against the rich and very well connected is very difficult be they in any field.



And I never said that priests should be forgiven because they gave a good sermon. I wrote that a good sermon stands alone whether or not the writer of the sermon did terrible deeds or not.

You do know that I have tried to help survivor/victims of crimes since February of 1976 when I went in the central Washoe County Library in downtown Reno, Nevada to look for materials for my fellow Earl Wooster High School students cope with the 2-24-1976 murder of our teacher's daughter Michelle Mitchell. 2-24 is also my birthday. I have never stopped looking in libraries or on their web-site for materials to help survivors/victims of crimes. No two victims/survivors that I have come in contact with are the same because there are many different circumstances in each crime and how it is related to the victim/survivor.

[Nucky]

Really, it is fine to separate the crimes from other things a person might do. Given this logic John Gotti should be honored for his contribution to the the Italian Celebration in Little Italy regardless of the many people he killed or all the criminal actions by Priests in abusing children and ruining their lives should be forgiven since they gave a good sermon? You can't make this stuff up. What kind of person can stand up in front of a church, preach the gospel and then leave and abuse children which carries throughout their life and steals their childhood.:ohdear:

Perfect PennBF. I have found this worm guilty and anytime his music comes on I change the Station, Channel, leave the room if its a conversation about him. I don't know for a FACT that he is guilty but too bad, I think he is and with him, his entire collection of music went down the gabinetto with him. They should dig him up and kill :boxing2: him again. A piece of garbage. Drugs didn't kill him, Guilt Did. I love The Villages Station but turn them off when the put this waste of our time on the playlist.

Thank You to whoever made The Villages station work on FM. Just about any music is Jiggy with us! Disco, not our favorite but the songs are usually over quickly. :1rotfl:

[Taltarzac725]

Leaving Neverland director says element of one of Michael Jackson accuser's claims may be incorrect | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6876491/Leaving-Neverland-director-says-element-one-Michael-Jackson-accusers-claims-incorrect.html)

I do find Michael Jackson's interactions with kids very creepy and where there is smoke there usually is fire.

But I still enjoy his music at times and especially if someone else is singing one of his songs. David Cook - Billie ( Billy ) Jean - American Idol Top 10 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_aiawC-9aM)

Perfect PennBF. I have found this worm guilty and anytime his music comes on I change the Station, Channel, leave the room if its a conversation about him. I don't know for a FACT that he is guilty but too bad, I think he is and with him, his entire collection of music went down the gabinetto with him. They should dig him up and kill :boxing2: him again. A piece of garbage. Drugs didn't kill him, Guilt Did. I love The Villages Station but turn them off when the put this waste of our time on the playlist.

Thank You to whoever made The Villages station work on FM. Just about any music is Jiggy with us! Disco, not our favorite but the songs are usually over quickly. :1rotfl:

[Nucky]

Leaving Neverland director says element of one of Michael Jackson accuser's claims may be incorrect | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6876491/Leaving-Neverland-director-says-element-one-Michael-Jackson-accusers-claims-incorrect.html)

I do find Michael Jackson's interactions with kids very creepy and where there is smoke there usually is fire.

But I still enjoy his music at times and especially if someone else is singing one of his songs. David Cook - Billie ( Billy ) Jean - American Idol Top 10 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_aiawC-9aM)

I respect everyone who has a similar opinion to yours. Sometimes I'm a little extreme with my views or opinions, this time I'm sure that I'm restrained.

[ColdNoMore]

Really, it is fine to separate the crimes from other things a person might do. Given this logic John Gotti should be honored for his contribution to the the Italian Celebration in Little Italy regardless of the many people he killed or all the criminal actions by Priests in abusing children and ruining their lives should be forgiven since they gave a good sermon? You can't make this stuff up. What kind of person can stand up in front of a church, preach the gospel and then leave and abuse children which carries throughout their life and steals their childhood.:ohdear:

The same kind of lowlife hypocrites, who went to great lengths to hide this abhorrent behavior and then instead of turning them in, sent the scumbag offenders off to new locations...to stalk and victimize more innocent children. :censored::censored::censored:

[ColdNoMore]

Really, it is fine to separate the crimes from other things a person might do. Given this logic John Gotti should be honored for his contribution to the the Italian Celebration in Little Italy regardless of the many people he killed or all the criminal actions by Priests in abusing children and ruining their lives should be forgiven since they gave a good sermon? You can't make this stuff up. What kind of person can stand up in front of a church, preach the gospel and then leave and abuse children which carries throughout their life and steals their childhood.:ohdear:

In thinking about it further, you make a great point that the 'totality of actions/behavior'...should be taken into account. :thumbup:

I can't help but wonder though, how many who are adamant that both the 'good & bad' should be considered when evaluating someone like MJ...but make an exception when holding the Catholic Church accountable?

It just seems to me, that it is extremely hypocritical to condemn people like Michael Jackson for actions outside of his professional life (which I personally think is totally appropriate to condemn them)...while making excuses/giving a pass to religious institutions in the exact same circumstances.

Where's the consistency? :ohdear:

[Taltarzac725]

In thinking about it further, you make a great point that the 'totality of actions/behavior'...should be taken into account. :thumbup:

I can't help but wonder though, how many who are adamant that both the 'good & bad' should be considered when evaluating someone like MJ...but make an exception when holding the Catholic Church accountable?

It just seems to me, that it is extremely hypocritical to condemn people like Michael Jackson for actions outside of his professional life (which I personally think is totally appropriate)...while making excuses/giving a pass to religious institutions in the exact same circumstances.

Where's the consistency? :ohdear:

I doubt if few Catholics are not very troubled by the abuse by priests and the cover-ups made by the people who should be monitoring their behavior especially if they get word that kids are being sexually abused by priests.

But these same priests could have also done good works in their communities. Life is not simple.

This is still a good song by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney no matter what crimes Michael Jackson has been accused of. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLEhh_XpJ-0)

[Moderator]

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[ColdNoMore]

I doubt if few Catholics are not very troubled by the abuse by priests and the cover-ups made by the people who should be monitoring their behavior especially if they get word that kids are being sexually abused by priests.

But these same priests could have also done good works in their communities. Life is not simple.

This is still a good song by Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney no matter what crimes Michael Jackson has been accused of. Say Say Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLEhh_XpJ-0)

Do you really believe that most of the same people who refuse to listen to MJ because of the 'allegations' against him, also refuse to go to their Catholic church...whereby a plethora of payouts and actual criminal convictions have been accomplished?

Sorry...but I don't.

Don't get me wrong, as I'm sure there are those whose ethics and integrity have been consistent in applying it to both instances...I just highly doubt it's been anywhere near to the same degree. :ohdear:

[ColdNoMore]

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Moderator

Good point.

I was writing as this was posted...my bad. :o

[ColdNoMore]

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Moderator

Per your suggestion (and hopefully you'll let this post stand to let folks know)...I offer this. :thumbup:

The Good versus the Bad (poke here to play) (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-non-villages-discussion-93/totality-ones-actions-behavior-288787/)