With sadness and fond memories, we say so long to beloved New York radio personality, DJ Harry Harrison. He has passed away at 89-years-old after battling health issues.
In March 1980, Harrison became the morning show personality at WCBS-FM, playing the "oldies."
On April 25th, 1997, New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani issued a proclamation, naming April 25th "Harry Harrison Day" in honor of the city's "second Mayor" as he became known
After 44-years in New York radio, Harrison left WCBS-FM in March 2003 saying, "I am not retiring." Harrison returned with a Saturday morning show on the station in 2004.
On June 3rd, 2005, WCBS-FM ended the "oldies" format, replacing it with the new "Jack" format, and ending Harrison's time on the station. Although the "oldies" were brought back in 2007 in a modernized form, since then the station has gradually phased out '50s and '60s music for a Classic Hits format.
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Listen to Harry's famous "May You Always" holiday tribute below.