The Ben Maynard Program
EP. 109 From MTV’s Birth To Billboard’s Top 40: November 1, 1981 Unpacked
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Ready to drop into a very specific moment when radio ruled and MTV was just learning to crawl? We spin the clock back to November 1, 1981 and walk through the Billboard Top 40, blending chart facts with the stories, studio secrets, and memories that make these songs glow again. We start by setting the ground rules—Hot 100 vs Top 40 vs AC—then dive straight into the countdown.…