Rare WABC-FM New York ‘Love’ IDs & Jingles | ABC Progressive Rock Radio 1969-1970

Rare WABC-FM New York ‘Love’ IDs & Jingles | ABC Progressive Rock Radio 1969-1970

Courtesy: Peter Mokover

Experience a rare slice of New York City radio history with these classic WABC-FM “Love” IDs and jingles from the late 1960s and early 1970s. ABC Radio’s innovative “Love” format debuted in 1968 as one of the first nationwide experiments in progressive rock and free-form FM programming. Designed to attract a younger, hip audience, the 'Love' mixed rock, folk, and emerging psychedelic sounds—creating a mellow, but sophisticated vibe that set it apart from Top 40 AM radio. It was hosted by Brother John Rydgren.

Stations like WABC-FM 95.5 in New York became key players in this bold ABC initiative, airing distinctive Love jingles and station IDs that perfectly captured the era’s counter-culture spirit. This video showcases a rare collection of those original ABC Radio Love format jingles and identifications, perfect for fans of vintage FM radio, progressive rock, and broadcasting history. Whether you’re a radio aircheck collector, a lover of 1960s/1970s rock, or just curious about how FM radio evolved, these authentic sounds will transport you back to the golden age of free-form radio.

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