 As the popularity grew, Art found a promoter, found a ballroom east of Los Angeles, and through that the El Monte dance hall was formed.Teenagers would come to the Drive-In and hang out, and give live on-air dedications for songs and Art began to make a list of the most frequently requested songs.With the live radio show going, he had the audience, he had the lists of requests and he began to turn that concept into an idea for an album, which he entitled "Oldies But Goodies", a term he trademarked.