Marlin Raymond Taylor is an American former radio broadcaster, program director, and radio executive who is credited as the “father of beautiful music,” an update of the older easy listening radio format popular from the 1960s to the 1980s.
His autobiography, Radio… My Love, My Passion, details his life and career, including the development of the beautiful music format. He was inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2021.
Dennis Ciapura
This book is really two stories in one. First of all, it’s a modestly written autobiography of Marlin Taylor, a great radio programming pioneer. It’s also a history of radio from a programming perspective.
Barry
I thought the days when I was a rookie were strange. I’m having a hard time putting the book down!
Ken Mills
Marlin Taylor’s book is an essential addition to any radio fan’s library and is a must-have for scholars.
Hal
What a great history of FM Radio and the genius behind Marlin’s programming.
Be You. And Make the Best of It. – A Guest Commentary!
Thursday December 12, 2024
If you are a regular follower of Marlin’s Musings, you recognize the name Roy Williams. I first met him in 2002 when…
Thankfulness … or an Attitude of Gratitude!
Wednesday November 27, 2024
There’s a Christian praise song whose opening line is “Give Thanks with a grateful heart,” … which truly rings close to my…
RADIO… the early 1930s
Thursday November 14, 2024
This is a book I first read several years ago, having been loaned to me by my longtime radio industry friend, Ken…
NRHS Convention 2024
Thursday October 31, 2024
The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) held its 2024 convention in Harrisburg, the capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Attendees traveled to…
Jerry & His DayStarters!
Thursday October 17, 2024
Jerry Del Colliano and I first met when he came to work for us in 1964 at Philadelphia’s fledgling FM station, WDVR….
Riding Rockets & Shooting Stars – A Guest Commentary!
Thursday September 19, 2024
While I fully expected to bring you a fresh Musing of my own, and while I have a number on the drawing…