New administrator of Top 40 Music On CD
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Topic: New administrator of Top 40 Music On CD
Posted By: Pat Downey
Subject: New administrator of Top 40 Music On CD
Date Posted: 01 May 2024 at 10:03am
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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Posted By: eriejwg
Date Posted: 01 May 2024 at 11:15am
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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John Gallagher
Erie, PA
https://www.johngallagher.com" rel="nofollow - John Gallagher Wedding & Special Event Entertainment / Snapblast Photo Booth
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Posted By: Santi Paradoa
Date Posted: 01 May 2024 at 2:01pm
Congrats Pat. Enjoy and many thanks for this terrific forum and even greater database.
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Santi Paradoa
Miami, Florida
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Posted By: PopArchivist
Date Posted: 01 May 2024 at 2:39pm
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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Favorite two expressions to live by on this board: "You can't download vinyl" and "Not everything is available on CD."
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Posted By: Pat Downey
Date Posted: 01 May 2024 at 2:53pm
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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Posted By: kaqueno
Date Posted: 01 May 2024 at 4:54pm
Congratulations Pat, thank you very much for accepting me
as a member and for this fantastic forum, amazing database.
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Marcelo - Argentina
https://www.mixcloud.com/marcelo-guzman4/ - https://www.discogs.com/user/kaqueno/collection
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Posted By: FrankG
Date Posted: 01 May 2024 at 5:58pm
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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Posted By: EternalStatic
Date Posted: 02 May 2024 at 5:24am
Congratulations, Pat!
and Congratulations, Aaron!
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Posted By: LunarLaugh
Date Posted: 02 May 2024 at 1:19pm
Thanks Pat and thank you, Aaron! Congrats to you both.
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https://thelunarlaugh.bandcamp.com/ - Listen to The Lunar Laugh!
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Posted By: prisdeej
Date Posted: 02 May 2024 at 4:54pm
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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DJ L.
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Posted By: RichM921
Date Posted: 02 May 2024 at 8:20pm
Thank you Pat for all you've done and thank you Aaron for keeping this
valuable resource alive!
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Posted By: Hykker
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 5:29am
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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Posted By: Archives Guy
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 8:23am
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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Posted By: NightAire
Date Posted: 03 May 2024 at 11:28am
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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Gene Savage
http://www.BlackLightRadio.com - http://www.BlackLightRadio.com
http://www.facebook.com/TulsaSavage - http://www.facebook.com/TulsaSavage
Tulsa, Oklahoma USA
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Posted By: chendagam
Date Posted: 07 May 2024 at 8:24pm
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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Posted By: Kerry Jackson
Date Posted: 08 May 2024 at 3:24pm
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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Posted By: Yah Shure
Date Posted: 11 May 2024 at 10:52am
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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Posted By: Brian W.
Date Posted: 14 May 2024 at 1:28am
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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Posted By: EdisonLite
Date Posted: 14 May 2024 at 2:42am
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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Posted By: elcoleccionista
Date Posted: 28 May 2024 at 3:47pm
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Congratulations and a huge thank you, Pat and Aaron!
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Posted By: RamapoGrad
Date Posted: 02 June 2024 at 11:12am
Posted By: Bill Cahill
Date Posted: 03 June 2024 at 12:52pm
It's the end of an era. Happy retirement Pat.
Bill
1st edition owner
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Posted By: AdvprosD
Date Posted: 03 August 2024 at 8:48pm
Wow! I take a few months away and boom!
Enjoy retirement Pat. I retired from the day job 7 years ago myself, and can tell you I'm loving the shedding of responsibility.
Also, congrats to Aaron for stepping up to take all the responsibility for the board. I couldn't think of anyone more qualified.
Dave
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<Dave> Someone please tell I-Heart Radio that St. Louis is not known as The Loo!
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