A 1951 Wurlitzer 1400 Jukebox!This rare treasure will be finding it's way into my office (replacing a 1978 "Disco Era" juke) this week. After a long journey, this
Wurlitzer will have found a permanent resting place.
The Challenge: Select only
24 records to put in this beautiful marvel of entertainment! Imagine, in this day of 300GB external hard drives and 80GB IPODS (with thousands of songs), you must limit your music to 24 records (48 songs) for all visitors to enjoy. ...
Only 24 Records...Do you go with 24 no-compromise selections and sacrifice the "B" sides? Do you load-up your personal Top 10 and then try to find 14 which have decent "A"
and "B" sides? Do you canvass your friends and associates and keep them happy? How about samplings from several music generations? Should the 50's carry more weight then the 60's? Is there politically correct balance needed between male and female vocalists?
How do you face up to duplication of the same, favorite artist? Waukesha School Superintendent Dave Schmidt recommended 24 Bob Dylan records - how sad. Another thought bubble-gum music would be acceptable (it's not). Do you try to accommodate a variety of genres to appeal to everyone or does one deliberately put in music which alienates one's wife (take that - Colleen!)?
Send in Your Suggestions Now!I will be securing the music shortly. Any and all ideas are welcome. Go to the top of this blog - click on "Email Jay", and send in your own favorites and ideas. Truly, this is a throwback to the kinder and gentler of times while also becoming a fun Holiday adventure and a huge personal challenge. The more the merrier!
