The Organist Encores

Episode 681 – Random

This week Damon has a random mix of music.

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Music Played

Birth Of Blues/Steppin Out With My Baby/Let Yourself Go	Robert Wolfe	Thursford Collection, Fakenham 3/19 Wurlitzer	Thursford (TE CD 02)	1991
How Am I To Know?/You’re Blase	Buddy Cole	Buddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA 3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton	Warner Bros. Records (WS 1533)	1963
Reaching For Someone (And Not Finding Anyone There)	Jim Riggs	Paramount Oakland CA 4/27 Wurlitzer	RTR Productions (RTC103C)	1989
But Not For Me	George Wright	George Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA 3/29 Wurlitzer	Dot Records (DLP 3612)	1965
Swan Lake Selection	Reginald Dixon	BBC Playhouse Manchester 3/13 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Archive	1973
Reaching For The Moon	Ernest Broadbent	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer	One-UP/EMI (OU 2171)	1977
Says My Heart/Love Thy Neighbour/Chinese Laundry Blues	Nigel Ogden	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer	OS Digital (OS234)	1998

Episode 680 – LPs DeF

This week John Leeming continues looking through his LPs

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Music Played

Bye Bye Blues	John Duffy	Columbia Square Studios, Hollywood, CA 3/11 Wurlitzer	London Records (U2012)	1955
I Am Loved	Helen Dell	Carson-Kearns Studio, Hollywood, CA 3/26 Wurlitzer	Malar Productions (MAS2015)	1960s
Grands Boulevards; Boléro por l’Inconnu; La Colline aux Oiseax	Tommy Deserre	Gaumont Palace, Paris, France 4/15 Christie	Odeon Records (OS1009)	c1955
Diane	Lee Erwin	Dick Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD 4/31 Wurlitzer	EMI Angel Records (S36073)	1974
Sentimental Journey	Andrew Fenner	Gaumont Theatre, Hammersmith 4/15 Compton	4/15 Compton Concert Recording (CR0059)	c1972
Hallelujah!	Don French	Oriental Theatre, Portland, OR 3/13 Wurlitzer	Concert Recording (CR0009)	c1969
Body and Soul	Bill Floyd	Paramount Theatre, New York 4/36 Wurlitzer	Emory Cook Records (Cook 1150)	c1964
Miss Annabelle Lee	Horace Finch	Empress Ballroom, Blackpool 3/13 Wurlitzer	Deroy Records (Deroy 1123)	1974
The Storm	Reginald Dixon	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer	Columbia Records (SEG8402)	1965

Episode 679 – In conversation with George Wright

This week features an interview with George Wright from the USA radio program Organ Loft.

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Music Played

Interview from the WTIC FM radio show Organ Loft – Broadcast date unknown. Recording from the Tom Heard Archive. Stereo versions of the music taken from the commercial albums to replace the mono off air recordings.

‘S Wonderful	George Wright	George Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA 3/29 Wurlitzer	Dot Records (DLP 3612)	1965
Mountain Greenery	George Wright	George Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA 3/29 Wurlitzer	Dot Records (DLP 3556)	1965
Tip Toe Thru The Tulips With Me	George Wright	Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA 2/14 Wurlitzer	Dot Records (DLP-3712)	1966
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top	George Wright	Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA 2/14 Wurlitzer	Dot Records (DLP-3712)	1966
It’s A Raggy Waltz	George Wright	Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA 2/14 Wurlitzer	Dot Records (DLP-3712)	1966
Lullaby Of Birdland	George Wright	Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA 2/14 Wurlitzer	Dot Records (DLP-3712)	1966
What is This Thing Called Love	George Wright	George Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA 3/27 Wurlitzer	BANDA CD (82820)	1993
I Know That You Know	George Wright	George Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA 3/27 Wurlitzer	BANDA CD (82820)	1993

Episode 678 – Sounds Latin

This week Robert Hope-Jones look at the Latin American style.

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Music Played

Ricardo	Howard Beumount trio	Hammond Organ	Harmony Cottage	2008
La Bakina	Bill Thomson	Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI 3/30 Wurlitzer	RT 104	2013
My Little Boat	Art Van Damme Ensemble	Accordian	MPS 15236	1966
The Girl from Ipanema	Simon Gledhill	Dickinson High School, DE 3/66 Kimball		2007
Dindi	John Lauter	Shankin Music Hall 4/34 Wurlitzer		210
Beach Samba	Walter Wanderley Band	Hammond Organ	Verve	1966
Brazil	Lyn Larsen & Jack Bethards Band	Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton CA 4/37 Wurlitzer	Beldale Records 121	2000
Dansero	David Shepherd	Dolby House, Holbeach 4/22 Compton-plus	COS	1999
Tico Tico	Walt Strony	Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO 4/36 Wurlitzer		2015

Episode 677 – Broadcast Memories

This week Damon delves into some broadcast tapes.

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Music Played

Ding Dong Samba	Horace Finch	Empress Ballroom, Blackpool 3/13 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Archive	1962
I Know Why	Gerald Shaw	BBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London 5/27 Möller	TOEnc Archive	1961
Cheek To Cheek/Charmaine/Foot Tapper/Memories Of You/I’m Confessin’/Dinah	Joseph Seal	Regal/ABC Kingston 3/12 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Archive	1963
Hobo In Havana	Bobby Pagan	Ritz Richmond 3/8 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Archive	1963
The Pied Piper/The Swinging Bells	Robinson Cleaver	Granada, Tooting London 4/14 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Archive	1964
Simple Aveu	Robin Richmond	Granada, Tooting London 4/14 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Archive	1964
Cherokee/Me And My Gal/The Fleet’s In Port Again	Reginald Dixon	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Archive	1961

Episode 676 – Times Past, Times Present

This week John Leeming looks at performances both old and new.

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Music Played

The Alley Cat	George Blackmore	ABC Ritz Theatre, Richmond 3/8 Wurlitzer	Private recording	1963
Moonglow	Damon Cox	Burberry (New Gallery), London 2/8 Wurlitzer	TOEnc Recording	2026
Cute	Jack Morton and Nick Everett (Drums)	The Grange Collection, Palgrave, Norfolk 3/8 Wurlitzer	Private Recording	2026
Birth of the Blues	Declan Poole	Castle Hill UR Church, Ipswich 3/8 Christie	Private Recording	2026
J’Attendrai	Dudley Savage	ABC Theatre Plymouth 3/8 Compton	Private recording	1965
You’re Just in Love	Will Shaw	Home VTPO, Bath 3/35 Jensen sample set	Private recording	2026
Dream Dancing	Oscar Battle	Dolby House, Holbeach 4/22 Compton-plus	Private recording	2026
Once in a While	Dan Bellomy	South Bank University, London 4/24 Wurlitzer	Private recording	c1998

Episode 675 – From The Archive: George Blackmore

With Damon away north of the border, heres something suitably Scottish!

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Music Played

1. Over The Scottish Hills
2. Lady Of The Wheel Selection: My/Love Is/Wish I Knew/I Won’t Fall In Love Today/Siesta/She’s Got Everything
3. Roulette
4. Border Serenade (Helyer)
5. Samba Galore
6. Alive And Kicking Selection
7. Jealousy
8. Scotch Broth Selection

All tracks played on the Astoria Cinema, Aberdeen 3/8 Compton, broadcast 21st July 1959. Recording from the Nigel Ogden Archive. Photo from the Wayne Ivany Collection.

Episode 674 – Master Tapes 2

This week Damon continues his mini series going through the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trusts commercial releases.

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Music Played

Broadway Melody/Bei Mir Bis Du Schon/S’ Wonderful	Len Rawle	Paramount/Odeon Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF245)/TOEnc Archive	1973
Foxtrots And ‘You’: It Had To Be You/Have You Ever Been Lonely?/You Were Meant For Me	Len Rawle	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF245)/TOEnc Archive	1973
Butterflies In The Rain	William Davies	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF250)/TOEnc Archive	1974
Brighton Blues: When The Blue Of The Night/Blue Skies/My Blue Heaven/Goodbye Blues	Douglas Reeve	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF255)/TOEnc Archive	1974
Moonlight Saunter: Underneath The Stars	Eric Barlow	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF260)/TOEnc Archive	1975
After You’ve Gone	Robin Richmond	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF265)/TOEnc Archive	1975
What The World Needs Now/Wives And Lovers	Nigel Ogden	Free Trade Hall, Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF275)/TOEnc Archive	1977
Blue Moon	Louis Mordish	Free Trade Hall, Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (LTOT 8017)/TOEnc Archive	1980
12th Street Rag	Robert Wolfe	Free Trade Hall, Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (LTOT 8017)/TOEnc Archive	1980

Episode 673 – Master Tapes 1

This week Damon has the first of a mini series going through the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trusts commercial releases.

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Music Played

In The Hall Of The Mountain King	Gerald Shaw	Paramount/Odeon Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF220)/TOEnc Archive	1973
A Fancy	Simon Wright	Town Hall Manchester 5/64ss Cavaille-Coll	Acorn Records (CF220)/TOEnc Archive	1973
How Am I To Know?	Eric Lord	Paramount/Odeon Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF225)/TOEnc Archive	1973
That’s A-Plenty	Noel Briggs	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF225)/TOEnc Archive	1973
Overture: Si J’Etais Roi	Ernest Broadbent	Paramount/Odeon Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF235)/TOEnc Archive	1973
How About The Weather?: Powder Your Face With Sunshine/Keep Your Sunnyside Up/We’ll All Go Riding On A Rainbow/Singin’ In The Rain	Ernest Broadbent	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF235)/TOEnc Archive	1973
I’ll See You Again/For You	Ernest Broadbent & Enid Powell	Paramount/Odeon Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Acorn Records (CF240)/TOEnc Archive	1973

Episode 672 – Shall We Dance?

This week John Leeming presents music chosen by Wayne Ivany.

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Music Played

Merrymakers’ Dance	John Mann	Granada Cinema, Sutton 3/10 Compton	Private recording	1973
Moonbeams Dance	Terance Casey	Regent Cinema, Brighton 2/9 Wurlitzer	Columbia Records (DB260)	1930
Dance Of the Blue Marionettes	Sydney Gustard	EMI Abbey Road Studio No.1 3/8 Compton	Services Library Record	1943
Times Square Dance	Reginald Dixon	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer	Starline Records (SR5056)	1971
Love Dance Intermezzo	Charles McNicol	The Plough, Great Munden 3/11 Compton	Private recording	1976
Dancing with Tears in My Eyes	Sandy Macpherson	Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London 4/20 Wurlitzer	HMV Records (B3642)	1930
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4	Eric Spruce	Granada Theatre, Harrow 3/8 Wurlitzer	Private recording	c1975
Save the Last Dance for Me	Quentin Maclean	Trocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London 4/21 Wurlitzer	Columbia Records (DB759)	1932
Dance of the Hours	Robinson Cleaver	Granada Cinema, Welling 3/8 Wurlitzer	Parlophone Records (F1904)	1939