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Tales of 1260's transitions

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  After a previous weekend of stunting, specifically playing Alan Jackson's "Gone Country" looping all weekend (and a couple of weeks of all-Taylor Swift radio), AM 1260 has officially morphed from classical K-Mozart to "Go Country Gold AM Stereo 1260,"   streaming at gocountrygold.com . The playlist includes a range of artists from Kenny Rogers to the Judds, more traditional singers including LeeAnn Rhimes to George Strait, plus the Eagles "Lyin' Eyes" (though they lose points for playing an edited version).  The station is also simulcasting on FM 105.1-HD4, the former home of "LA Oldies K-Surf." On Monday morning, the station featured pop hits with titles featuring the word "gold," including "Fields of Gold" by Sting, "Gold" by John Stewart, etc. etc. before it also featured the country oldies.  Saul Levine (Damian Dovarganes, AP) The first time I ever interviewed Saul Levine for LARadio.com was when he d