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Charlie Dore – Pilot of the Airwaves
English singer/songwriter, Charlie Dore had a Top 20 hit in the states with “Pilot of the Airwaves” in 1980, where it peaked at #13 on the Hot 100!
The story-song is told from a woman who listens to the radio all night long and says she has real friends in her life but the DJ who she listens to, more than she talks to them, is as much of a friend as any of the others, maybe more.
As a DJ, this is very much the feeling I get when you call in to talk to me about whatever! I’ve had listeners talk about the passing of a pet, loved one, what a day they had at work, the husband/wife is driving them nuts, etc.
I have also had the callers who have said much the same sentiment as in the song. For me, there’s no better job than the one I have.
Thank you.
