Memoir from inside the Top 40‑dominant era — its final days.
From San Francisco studios to America's airwaves, Don Sainte‑Johnn captures the voices that shaped a generation.
This is your front‑row seat to the rise, peak, and collapse of personality‑driven radio — told by the DJ who lived it.
Available in paperback & e-book
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Don Sainte‑Johnn is a veteran California radio broadcaster whose on‑air career spans decades at some of the state's most influential Top 40‑dominant stations, including KFRC (San Francisco). He is the author of San Francisco's LAST TOP 40 DISC JOCKEY, recently accepted into the permanent collection of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives.
Full biography available on the Author page.
Fact Sheet
- Title
- San Francisco's LAST TOP 40 DISC JOCKEY
- Author
- Don Sainte‑Johnn
- Publisher
- Coquihalla Publishing/Don Sainte-Johnn
- Formats
- Paperback & e‑book (hardback coming Nov 1st)
- Price
- $19.95
- Purchase
- Amazon · Barnes & Noble · Signed copy
People Are Talking
Their words reflect a career behind the mic — here's what they're saying about the memoir.
Don Sainte‑Johnn is a great storyteller. Anyone who grew up on Top 40 radio will enjoy this book. As someone who as a kid dreamed of one day being on the radio (and has now been on the radio for 50 years) I REALLY enjoyed it…
Reading the KFRC passages brought back forgotten memories…
Don Sainte‑Johnn's memoir is awesome…
I started reading this morning on my flight to L.A…
I really enjoy this book! Don lets you in on the stories…
I enjoyed the book very much…
Your book belongs on every enthusiast's must‑read list.
I grew up listening to Dr. Don Sainte‑Johnn…
One of the most complete and accurate accounts of KFRC's glory years.
Don Sainte‑Johnn
The author spent decades broadcasting during the height of the Top 40‑dominant era — a time when personality, creativity, and connection defined radio. His memoir brings readers inside the studios, the culture, and the unforgettable voices that shaped American airwaves.
About the author →Upcoming Events & Book Signings
Discover where Don Sainte‑Johnn will be — readings, conversations, and community events celebrating San Francisco's LAST TOP 40 DISC JOCKEY.
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