During my youth, I recall listening to “Top 40” radio, especially on weekends when Casey Kasem’s countdown would be on the air. I can still hear his theme song in my head - and his folksy, informed voice. Where would my favorite songs be on this week’s Billboard chart, I wondered? I loved the weekly drama, the anticipation of the rankings, and counting up with Casey from “number 40 all the way to the top.” I naturally found myself agreeing with the popularity presented. Oh, I see - that song’s better than the prior song. Imagine!

Quite charming and funny in hindsight.

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