‘Love God’ Richard Mercer to launch show on WSFM
Radio DJ Richard Mercer, also known as the ‘love god’ is returning to the airwaves with a new show on the Australian Radio Network station WSFM.
The announcement:
In news that’s set to delight his many loyal listeners, as well as excite anyone who likes their music with a touch of human emotion, radio legend Richard Mercer is taking back the airwaves on Monday May 26 with his new WS FM101.7 show Your Song.
After 17 years on MixFM where he was known as “The Love God”, Richard is thrilled to be moving mics to recently rebranded WS FM101.7 Pure Gold where he plans to keep the essence of his hugely heartfelt Love Song Dedications alive, but with a brand new, even more encompassing and compelling show, Your Song.
“Love Song Dedications was about the special one in your life,” explains Richard. “Your Song is about the special song that’s been a part of your life and the story behind it. While Love Song was how you felt about your loved one, Your Song is about what comes to your mind when you hear your special song; what memories it replays, and what emotions it evokes.”
Of Richard’s new show, Australian Radio Network’s National Content Director Duncan Campbell, says, “Richard’s Love Song Dedications has been one of the most voyeuristic and addictive shows on radio, and it has loyal listeners and an incredible heritage. Your Song is a new concept that’s more contemporary and inclusive of a wider audience that’s set to re-energise nights at WSFM”.
‘Your Song with Richard Mercer’ starts this Monday May 26 on WS FM101.7 and listeners in Sydney will be able to call into Richard’s show between 7 -11pm each weeknight to reveal their story.
Then, with his signature dulcet tones, Richard will compel callers to reveal exactly why their requested song means so much to them.
“Richard’s unique interviewing style has always made for compelling listening,” says Campbell. “It’s the way he listens and empathises with his callers, drawing out a unique story that has often never been told before, that made his previous show the long-standing success it was. And I’m certain Your Song will be no different in that regard.”
The stories have already begun flowing as Richard has been speaking with friends – one recalls a big night with the boys after the America’s Cup win. As they celebrated with beers, Men At Work’s Land Down Under came on at the pub and everyone broke out in song.
“It might be a moment of camaraderie with mates,” Richard says, “or the feeling of being on the verge of something new. One friend told me of the time she was watching her older sisters get ready to go out and they started dancing around to George Michael’s Faith. She says that song will always remind her of the feeling of excitement and impatience of wanting to grow up and join in all the fun”.
“Or they may be huge life events like the birth of your first child, or buying a house, and yes, even sad things like deaths or breakups, but certain songs will always remind you of an important time. And when you hear that song again, it’s as if time stands still once again, recalling that moment”.
“These songs, and their listeners’ stories, are exactly what Your Song is all about.”
Richard Mercer’s Your Song starts Monday May 26, 7-11pm Mon – Thurs on WS FM101.7
Source: ARN press release from Bec Brown Communications.
I love Richard Mercer Love song Radio station. I was always rushing to the radio at work to hear love songs. Use to tell our printers no way can you change the station till ot was finished. The boys use to say not the love channel.lol.
They soon got use to it, and then they started singing to the songs.
Wow did i hear talent.
Thank you Richard.
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Could you finish love songs one night with she fucking hates me by puddle of mud. Simply because I find it amusing. Cheers Aarron.
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