Many years ago, I had the pleasure of working with the late, great Clint Nickerson at CFTR and several other stations. He spent a few years in London, England and always used to talk with great reverence about a station he used to listen to there. It was called Radio Luxembourg, and it broadcast from that self-named country to a large part of Europe. 

And it was in an era where rock and roll music on the radio wasn't the norm on air. But they played it and also boosted groups like the Beatles. 

Now a major project has been launched to trace the history of the station, which went off the air in 1991. The place was legendary around the world and without ever hearing it, I recall being aware of it even back then. 

The producers - which include two Canadian organizations - are seeking listener memories, surviving DJ stories and as much tape of the broadcasts as can be found. They've launched an amazing teaser page to give you an idea of what they hope the finished product will look like. 

It takes a minute or two to load, but it's worth the wait. It advises you to "scroll down" but if you decide to listen, don't go too fast. Each screen features excerpts from the station and if you scroll too fast, it moves on to the next one. And besides, any page that advises you off the top that "this is best experienced with headphones" instantly gets my attention. 

It "explores the fascinating saga of the most influential commercial radio station in Europe – some might say the world – and its impact on generations of listeners. Although Radio Luxembourg began in the 1920s, it was in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s that it left a lasting impact on popular culture with its spontaneous, offbeat broadcasts and line-up of international stars.

During those decades, Radio Luxembourg built up a following of fans in many corners of the world: Europe and the Eastern bloc, Canada, the United States, Africa and even Australia. This unprecedented international reach gave it considerable political resonance. By using entertainment as a means of cultural diplomacy, Radio Luxembourg shaped not only international pop culture but also European politics, history and identity."

I hope when this is done, there's a way to see it in Canada. 

New "Radio Luxembourg" Transmedia Project to Trace Cult Station’s History