The Hits Just Keep on Coming: The History of Top 40 Radio

“Ben Fong-Torres, of Rolling Stone magazine and Gavin Report fame, has managed to capture the essence of the golden age of Top 40 radio, a phenomenon that, as Ben points out, ‘has gone through 45 revolutions per minute for 45 years.’ It’s a fast-paced book, just like the format, rich in historical detail and anecdotes about how the Top 40 format has managed to ‘stay forever young.’…You feel like you’re in direct contact with the way many of Top 40’s philosophical roots were formed (and why they’ve spilled over into other formats today.)” — Programmer’s Digest, December 1998

“Perfect for those interested in radio, rock ‘n’ roll, and good times.” — The Citizens’ Voice, December 12, 1998

“Tops the charts as one of the most user-friendly and colorful accounts….Recommended for anyone interested in the history of radio, this is certainly an excellent supplementary volume for courses focusing on broadcast programming and its role in culture.” — Communication Booknotes Quarterly, Spring 1999

“You’ll listen to radio with new ears and new appreciation when you’re done with this one.” —“Cosmik Debris” webzine, February 1999