Although it wasn't mandatory, I liked to end each on-air shift at KCOU with a song that would flow at least fairly well with whatever first song the DJ after me chose. As I was wrapping up one Sunday's edition of the oldies/album rock show, "Kruzin' Music," the DJ after me said, "Once again, you've picked a good song to end on."
The final tune I'd chosen was David Bowie's "Rock 'N Roll Suicide." I haven't listened to it in a long time, so I just played it now to refresh my memory. Lyrically, vocally, and instrumentally, the tune fit KCOU's general vibe then. Most importantly, for segue purposes, it ends on a triumphant final chord. That made it easy for the next DJ to continue the theme or start a new one.
I always appreciated that type of compliment. I doubt I'd have gotten it, though, if I'd ended the show with "One Bad Apple" by The Osmonds. Catchy? Yes, but not in keeping with the general ethos of the station.
