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 WonderfulGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/29 Wurlitzer		Dot Records (DLP 3612)1965
Mountain GreeneryGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/29 Wurlitzer		Dot Records (DLP 3556)1965
Tip Toe Thru The Tulips With MeGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/14 Wurlitzer		Dot Records
(DLP-3712)		1966
The Surrey With The Fringe On TopGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/14 Wurlitzer		Dot Records
(DLP-3712)		1966
It’s A Raggy WaltzGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/14 Wurlitzer		Dot Records
(DLP-3712)		1966
Lullaby Of BirdlandGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/14 Wurlitzer		Dot Records
(DLP-3712)		1966
What is This Thing Called LoveGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer		BANDA CD (82820)1993
I Know That You KnowGeorge WrightGeorge 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

RicardoHoward Beumount trioHammond OrganHarmony Cottage2008
La BakinaBill ThomsonRoaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI

3/30 Wurlitzer		RT 1042013
My Little BoatArt Van Damme EnsembleAccordianMPS 152361966
The Girl from IpanemaSimon GledhillDickinson High School, DE

3/66 Kimball		2007
DindiJohn LauterShankin Music Hall

4/34 Wurlitzer		210
Beach SambaWalter Wanderley BandHammond OrganVerve1966
BrazilLyn Larsen & Jack Bethards BandPlummer Auditorium, Fullerton CA

4/37 Wurlitzer		Beldale Records 1212000
DanseroDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		COS1999
Tico TicoWalt StronyFox 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 SambaHorace FinchEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1962
I Know WhyGerald ShawBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		TOEnc Archive1961
Cheek To Cheek/Charmaine/Foot Tapper/Memories Of You/I’m Confessin’/DinahJoseph SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1963
Hobo In HavanaBobby PaganRitz Richmond

3/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1963
The Pied Piper/The Swinging BellsRobinson CleaverGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1964
Simple AveuRobin RichmondGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1964
Cherokee/Me And My Gal/The Fleet’s In Port AgainReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1961

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 CatGeorge BlackmoreABC Ritz Theatre, Richmond

3/8 Wurlitzer		Private recording1963
MoonglowDamon CoxBurberry (New Gallery), London

2/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2026
CuteJack Morton and Nick Everett (Drums)The Grange Collection, Palgrave, Norfolk

3/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording2026
Birth of the BluesDeclan PooleCastle Hill UR Church, Ipswich

3/8 Christie		Private Recording2026
J’AttendraiDudley SavageABC Theatre Plymouth

3/8 Compton		Private recording1965
You’re Just in LoveWill ShawHome VTPO, Bath

3/35 Jensen sample set		Private recording2026
Dream DancingOscar BattleDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private recording2026
Once in a WhileDan BellomySouth Bank University, London

4/24 Wurlitzer		Private recordingc1998

Episode 675 – From The Archive: George Blackmore

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

(Photo: Wayne Ivany)

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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’ WonderfulLen RawleParamount/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 MeLen RawleGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF245)/TOEnc Archive		1973
Butterflies In The RainWilliam DaviesGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF250)/TOEnc Archive		1974
Brighton Blues: When The Blue Of The Night/Blue Skies/My Blue Heaven/Goodbye BluesDouglas ReeveGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF255)/TOEnc Archive		1974
Moonlight Saunter: Underneath The StarsEric BarlowGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF260)/TOEnc Archive		1975
After You’ve GoneRobin RichmondGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF265)/TOEnc Archive		1975
What The World Needs Now/Wives And LoversNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF275)/TOEnc Archive		1977
Blue MoonLouis MordishFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (LTOT 8017)/TOEnc Archive1980
12th Street RagRobert WolfeFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (LTOT 8017)/TOEnc Archive1980

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 KingGerald ShawParamount/Odeon

Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF220)/TOEnc Archive		1973
A FancySimon WrightTown Hall Manchester

5/64ss Cavaille-Coll		Acorn Records
(CF220)/TOEnc Archive		1973
How Am I To Know?Eric LordParamount/Odeon

Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF225)/TOEnc Archive		1973
That’s A-PlentyNoel BriggsGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF225)/TOEnc Archive		1973
Overture: Si J’Etais RoiErnest BroadbentParamount/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 RainErnest BroadbentGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF235)/TOEnc Archive		1973
I’ll See You Again/For YouErnest Broadbent & Enid PowellParamount/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’ DanceJohn MannGranada Cinema, Sutton

3/10 Compton		Private recording1973
Moonbeams DanceTerance CaseyRegent Cinema, Brighton

2/9 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records (DB260)1930
Dance Of the Blue MarionettesSydney GustardEMI Abbey Road Studio No.1

3/8 Compton		Services Library Record1943
Times Square DanceReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Starline Records (SR5056)1971
Love Dance IntermezzoCharles McNicolThe Plough, Great Munden

3/11 Compton		Private recording1976
Dancing with Tears in My EyesSandy MacphersonEmpire Theatre, Leicester Square, London

4/20 Wurlitzer		HMV Records (B3642)1930
Pomp and Circumstance March No. 4Eric SpruceGranada Theatre, Harrow

3/8 Wurlitzer		Private recordingc1975
Save the Last Dance for MeQuentin MacleanTrocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London

4/21 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records (DB759)1932
Dance of the HoursRobinson CleaverGranada Cinema, Welling

3/8 Wurlitzer		Parlophone Records (F1904)1939

Episode 671 – All Original Part 4

This week Damon continues his series looking at UK original Installations that have survived.

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Music Played

Theres No Business Like ShowinessMichael WooldridgeGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2026
Blue Moon/Bugle Call RagDamon CoxGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2026
Yesterday/Can’t Buy Me LoveMichael WooldridgeGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive2026
‘The Boyfriend’ Selection: The Boy Friend/A Room In Bloomsbury/Fancy Forgetting/It’s Never Too Late To Fall In Love/I Could Be Happy With YouKeith BeckinghamGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1968
By A Sleepy LagoonJohn MannGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Wayne Ivany Collection
Play To My GipsyVic HammettGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Wayne Ivany Collection
Fate In Santa LuciaLouis MordishGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1992
Says My HeartDamon CoxGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2026

Episode 670 – Tin Hau

This week Robert Hope-Jones look at Tin Hau.

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Music Played

Thunder And Lightning PolkaSimon GledhillCastro Theatre, San Francisco
China Doll ParadeQuentin MacleanTrocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London

4/21 Wurlitzer
I Cover The WaterfrontDan BellomyOrpheum Theatre, Los Angeles

3/13 Wurlitzer		1996
Victory at Sea Scenario (excerpt)Walt StronySanfilippo Victorian Palace, Illinois

5/80 Wurlitzer/hybrid		2007
House of BambooEarl GrantHammond/orchestraDecca1960
At the Codfish BallJim RiggsShea’s Buffalo Theatre

4/28 Wurlitzer		Private2009
Harbour LightsKen GriffinLowery organ