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Pat Downey
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Hi there members of the Top 40 Music On CD domain this
post is announcing my retirement from hosting the Top 40
Music On CD publication after 40 years of service. Never
fear the domain will continue on under administration by
Aaron Kannowski and this will occur no later than the end
of this calendar year. I have full confidence that Aaron
will be capable on continuing this valuable service.
Since I will no longer need to keep the physical compact
discs of which there are roughly 30,000 I would like to
accept offers to purchase the entire library of not only
the compact discs but also the 45 rpm singles referenced
in my publication and I can forward you my digital
inventory upon request of these items if you are
interested.
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eriejwg
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As someone who joined your forum in 2007, I can't thank you
enough, Pat, for all of the tireless work you've done not
only with the online forum but your many publications as
well. Enjoy your retirement, you certainly deserve it!
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Santi Paradoa
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Congrats Pat. Enjoy and many thanks for this terrific forum and even greater database.
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PopArchivist
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Congrats Pat, enjoy retirement but a few questions
1) Will the paid search feature/yearly membership for your top 40 discontinue or is Aaron taking that over too?
2) If Aaron is taking over I would love to be a moderator though not much happens on this board that needs moderation but either way...
3) If you are discontinuing the paid service might you consider publishing a book, the information is very valuable to many including myself.
I wish you luck with selling your collection. Sadly as most recently as the 2020's almost everything released is pretty much digital now, unless your name is Taylor Swift, Adele or Drake.
Thanks again for making this forum accessible. We all owe you a debt of gratitude for keeping it up all these years.
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Pat Downey
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Yes the paid database service will continue on with Aaron
in control. This database service was initial in a book
format but would now run about 1,000 pages which would make
it priced out of everyones financial means and would
require Part 1 and Part 2 due to binding considerations.
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kaqueno
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Congratulations Pat, thank you very much for accepting me
as a member and for this fantastic forum, amazing database.
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https://www.mixcloud.com/marcelo-guzman4/ - https://www.discogs.com/user/kaqueno/collection
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FrankG
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Pat, this database and community has been so wonderful! I
have learned so much from everyone who posts. And being
able to look up single versions has been invaluable. I
can't thank you enough for maintaining this space!
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EternalStatic
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Congratulations, Pat!
and Congratulations, Aaron!
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LunarLaugh
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Thanks Pat and thank you, Aaron! Congrats to you both.
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prisdeej
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Happy retirement, Pat! This forum has gotten me through some of the most darkest moments for me. And congrats of the promotion to management, Aaron. Looking forward to the future! :)
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RichM921
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Thank you Pat for all you've done and thank you Aaron for keeping this
valuable resource alive!
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Hykker
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I second the emotions expressed here, congrats to both Pat & Aaron.
As tempting as a collection that size and depth might be, I'd need to add a room to the house just to accommodate it!
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Archives Guy
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Thanks Pat for everything you've done over the years. Thanks
Aaron for stepping into some big shoes to keep this wonderful
service going!!!!
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NightAire
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Congratulations to both Pat and Aaron! You have done what nobody else would, or could, and this database, forum, and the friendships formed in it would have never been possible without your tireless work.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for documenting and preserving American recorded music history! I pay for continued access to the database mostly to support the forums, truth be told. You've done God's work here, and should feel very proud.
I know with Aaron in charge, your legacy will not only survive, but thrive. Enjoy!!!
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chendagam
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I just wanted to say congratulations and thank you for the
fine service you have provided for all of these years. I
still have my printed copy sitting on my bookshelf and it
is the one book I open frequently. The chat board has
been my favorite board for the past two decades. I was so
excited to read Aaron will be continuing your legacy. He
is the perfect person for the job. Wishing you all the
best in retirement.
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I’m so glad to hear that the forum will continue! This is the most respectful
discussion group available.
Congrats Pat, and thanks to Aaron, the future will be bright!
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Yah Shure
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Many, many thanks, Pat, for the original books and everything which
followed. This forum has been Indispensable. As others have said, you
picked the best successor in Aaron.
Enjoy your retirement and best of luck in the future.
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Brian W.
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Congratulations on your retirement, Pat, and thank you for
all your hard work over the years. There truly has been
nothing like it, before or since.
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Congrats on your retirement, Pat. Your website, the old book, and chat forum
have been amazing tools. Thank you. Don't know what we would have done
without them. (And I wish there was an equivalent one for the UK charts, lol).
And Aaron will be great taking over your role.
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elcoleccionista
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Congratulations and a huge thank you, Pat and Aaron!
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