Our thanks to Kenneth Andersson of Västerhaninge, Sweden, for this high-fidelity recording of Kidd Kraddick.

TOP STREAM 64Kbps (11KHz) Kidd Kraddick, KEGL Dallas, TX May 28, 1986 Pt.1 (01:06:59) This Exhibit 'SCOPED (18:25) . . . You called for a request and you won one thousand dollars . . . [Description by Uncle Ricky] This the first of three parts of Kidd Kraddick from May 28, 1986. Kidd is on the early night shift, he's talking to the kids, and playing lots of requests. KEGL ("The Eagle) is a powerhouse mid-80's CHR here, all the right records, an ID between EVERY one, and a hot young guy hosting, on the phones. The future was so bright! Portions of two songs were restored for this presentation.

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TOP STREAM 64Kbps (11KHz) Kidd Kraddick, KEGL Dallas, TX May 28, 1986 Pt.2 (59:19) This Exhibit 'SCOPED (24:45) . . . That guy is sooo stupid . . . [Description by Uncle Ricky] Here's Part Two of three parts of Kidd Kraddick from May 28, 1986. This is great CHR radio from the era, and Kidd is given a LOT of freedom here — this does not sound like a typical nighttime CHR music show — Kidd is allowed to talk. He has a story about a guy at a gas station, and selling his car, plus all that stuff with the kids on the phone. It's the "All Request And Dedication Show", and when Kidd isn't talking, KEGL ("The Eagle) is making money, playing hit music, or clearly identifying with jingles. This station and the jock was first-class radio in 1986. Sure, the stop sets were too long (only 10 reportable musical performances in this hour) but listen to the spots, they were also first class. Nothing says success like a great bottom line. A portion of one song was restored for this presentation.

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TOP STREAM 64Kbps (11KHz) Kidd Kraddick, KEGL Dallas, TX May 28, 1986 Pt.3 (01:03:52) This Exhibit 'SCOPED (22:47) UNSCOPED 'SCOPED . . . What do you smell like? . . . [Description by Uncle Ricky] There's more juvenile, wacky but responsible fun from Kidd Kraddick in Part Three of this show from May 28, 1986. Kidd's interns get a lot of speaking roles in this hour (are they interns or employees?) and at one point, Kidd's "cue cards" are ripped up. As the "All Request And Dedication Show" continues, we learn that Kidd missed his chance to be on national TV as part of the America's Favorite Songs, and he's not mad at all. He is despondent and weepy, but he is NOT angry that KVIL's Ron Chapman is representing Dallas. Kid Kraddick passed away on July 27, 2013, after a 30-year career in Dallas radio. Several songs were restored for this presentation due to distortion in the original recording.

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