Thanks for stopping by! The Retro Attic is your 24/7 listener-supported internet radio guide to the 50's through the 70's. We play lost and classic top 40 hits, but we also place a heavy emphasis on the minor charters and non-charters...or as we call them, bottom 45's. Special Mixcloud shows will be announced as time permits. If you have a general suggestion, then please use our chat widget in the lower right corner or the below contact form. If you have a song request, then please use the below Song Request Form; your request will be automatically queued for play in 90 minutes if it is already in the station's inventory or else I will receive an e-mail copy of your request. Please note that those who contribute to the "tip jar" get prompt acknowledgment of their requests, even though I try my best to fulfill all requests that are excellent fits to the rotation.

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

TODAY'S "FIVE FRESH FISH" - SEPTEMBER 21ST NEW ROTATION ADDS

 TODAY'S "FIVE FRESH FISH" :

1. The Brooklyn Bridge - Your Husband My Wife - '69 GET FAMILIAR HERE

2. Carpenters - It's Going To Take Some Time - '72 - Single Mix GET FAMILIAR HERE

3. Danny And The Juniors - Pony Express - '61 GET FAMILIAR HERE

4. Helen Reddy - Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady - '75 GET FAMILIAR HERE

5. 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday - '78 GET FAMILIAR HERE

And how about a couple of bonuses:

1. Leonard Nimoy - The Ballad Of Bilbo Baggins - '67 (requested) GET FAMILIAR HERE

2. Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - You Got The Love - '74 - LP Mix GET FAMILIAR HERE

3. Jeannie Seely - Don't Touch Me - '66 (requested) GET FAMILIAR HERE

Don't forget about our October 1967 showcase coming on October 1st! 12 times a day at the top of the hour, you may hear a hit, a minor charter, a non-charter, or even a single that got a brief write-up in the press as "one to watch," even though it would quietly disappear. #fivefreshfish #brooklynbridge #JohnnyMaestro #HelenReddy #JeannieSeely #LeonardNimoy #RufusfeaturingChakaKhan #chakakhan #thecarpenters #DannyAndTheJuniors #10cc #oldiesmusic #1960smusic #1970smusic #newrotationadds


Sunday, September 14, 2025

NEED SOME EXTRA CASH AND WANT TO HELP OUT THE RETRO ATTIC? TAKE SURVEYS WITH PRIME OPINION!

 As most of you already know, The Retro Attic is a listener-supported station. I usually don't get enough donations every month to cover my server, player/playlist widgets, and licensing bills, so I have signed up with several online survey companies to help offset these costs. I'm enjoying Prime Opinion more than the rest, and I would like to tell you about them so that you may consider coming aboard with them and help my station out if you're not a fan of donations.

Prime Opinion won't make you rich overnight, but if you're willing to stick with it and are looking to take your family out to dinner or buy yourself some clothing, then it can be worthwhile. They are the only survey company I've seen so far that issues various bonuses (obtained after accumulating specific numbers of points, specific numbers of surveys completed, etc.). They are also one of the precious few survey companies that will frequently give you a couple of reward points for your troubles if one of their clients screens you out of a survey.

I can warn you that most surveys will ask for some demographic information that some people may not be comfortable giving, such as age, ethnicity, and five-digit zip code. I have only run across one survey so far that was looking for more personal information, such as mailing address and e-mail address, but all you have to do is just exit the survey. There are no pop-ups or intrusive ads. I recommend paying attention to the survey ratings, as they will be a good indicator of whether you will be screened out of a survey or not.

There are various ways to redeem your points, including PayPal, prepaid cards, and over a hundred gift card choices. If you are interested in signing up, please feel free to use your bonus code within 24 hours after signing up through the link below; you will then receive a 10% bonus on all surveys you do during the following 24 hours.

If you have any questions or need some information clarified first, then please let me know. I think it's enjoyable for the most part, and you shouldn't have a problem finding a topic that's near and dear to your heart.

Speaking of a bonus code, please use my code JJ7LDI after you sign up and are ready to redeem it. Best of luck to you, and thank you in advance for your help! My Prime Opinion Referral Link

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

SERVER DOWN

 The server has been down since around noon. I have a Facebook friend who is affiliated with the hosting company of the server, and he has been made aware of the situation. It involves a datacenter network outage, and all I've been told at this point is that it "should be fixed anytime now." Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

TODAY'S "FIVE FRESH FISH" - AUGUST 17TH

 Here are today's "Five Fresh Fish," also known as new rotation adds:

1. Pete Drake And His Talking Steel Guitar - Forever - top 25 in '64

2. Popcorn Rebellion - Sugar Lady - '69 - if you are a fan of Tommy Roe's late 60's hits, then this one will be right up your alley...and it doesn't stick to most dental work.

3. The Surprise Package - East Side, West Side - '68 - sometimes the flip sides are just as good

4. Eruption - I Can't Stand The Rain - '78 - single edit

5. The Woolies - Who Do You Love - '67 - originally released in '66, scraped the Hot 100 in early '67

What obscurities do you want to hear? Feel free to let me know and please remember that contributions to our "tip jar" are always appreciated (they go toward producing special content like countdown shows and a Featured Artist or Genre Of The Month)!

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

THE RETRO ATTIC NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT MORE THAN EVER!

 As most of you already know, I had a major health scare recently with my heart, and my recovery will take quite a while. I lost my main freelance gig shortly after coming home from the hospital without any explanation, even though I always delivered high-quality work and could work as little or as much as I wanted. Running my stations costs over $200.00 every month, and I will be unable to cover the costs until an equally attractive freelance gig comes along.

I am asking for your help with keeping this station going. For a nominal $30.00 PayPal donation, I will let you have a half-hour showcase of your requests three times a week for the next month. The requests should be hit or lost singles from the 50's through the 70's with as varied an artist roster as possible (I am not allowed to do a showcase on one specific artist). I will allow one album track in your showcase as long as it isn't full of profanity or controversy. Using the PayPal button, filling out a contact form, leaving a chat message, and asking any general questions can be done through this webpage. Thank you in advance!

Thursday, December 7, 2023

NEW TITLES BEING ADDED TONIGHT!

 New stuff for your ears starting tonight:

  1. Bill Anderson - "I Can't Wait Any Longer" - '78 - Full single version

  2. David Bowie - "Rebel Rebel" - '74 - The seldom-heard U.S. single mix

  3. Carpenters - "Ticket To Ride" - '70 - The original mix, not the re-recording that came out in '73

  4. Joe Cocker - "You Are So Beautiful" - '75 - Being a "Walking Dead" fan finally made me add this

  5. The Five Americans - "I See The Light" - '66 - Mono single mix

  6. The Glass Prism - "The Raven" - '69 - Edgar Allan Poe set to psych/organ-filled bliss

  7. The Gun - "Race With The Devil" - '68 - Mono single mix

  8. Mary Hopkin - "Those Were The Days" - '68

  9. Led Zeppelin - "D'yer Mak'er" - '73

10. Herbie Mann - "Hijack" - '75

11. The Modern Lovers - "Roadrunner" - '76 - Recorded in '72 - For those in love with Massachusetts

12. The Paradons - "Diamonds And Pearls" - '60 - Stereo

13. Graham Parker And The Rumour - "Hold Back The Night" - '77

14. Ramones - "Do You Wanna Dance" - '78

15. Sonny And Cher - "All I Ever Need Is You" - '71

16. Bruce Springsteen - "Prove It All Night" - '78

17. The Tams - "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" - '64 - Mono single mix

18. The Toys - "A Lover's Concerto" - '65 - Yeah I know, about time!

19. Link Wray And His Ray Men - "Rumble" - '58

20. The Zombies - "She's Coming Home" - '65

I hope everyone has a happy holiday season! See you in '24!