Episode 561 – H2O

This week Robert Hope-Jones takes us through a rather damp and wet setting.

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Music Played

Singin’ in the RainLew WilliamsOrgan Stop Pizza, Phoenix, Arizona

5/81 Wurlitzer, Hybrid		ERB-1112000
The Waters of PerkiomenGus FarneyOrgan Loft, Salt Lake City

5/34 Wurlitzer		Warner Bros. Records (B 1359)1960
Beyond the SeaIvan Ditmars or Alex LaskerLoren Whitney studio, California

4/34 Robert Morton		GNP Crescendo 801962
Willow Weep for MeJonas Nordwall4/42 Wurlitzer

Organ Grinder, Portland, Oregon		OG-1011976
Here’s that Rainy Day AgainBryan RodwellHammond X5Private – Neville Wineman collection1975
Irish WasherwomanGerald ShawOdeon Cinema Leicester Square

5/17 Compton		Concert Recording (CR0017)1968
I Cover The WaterfrontJoe MarshTown Hall, Ossett

3/13 Compton, Christie		Crescendo Records (HLW 500)1977
Under the SeaCharlie BaloughOrgan Stop Pizza, Phoenix, Arizona

5/81 Wurlitzer, Hybrid		ERB 1182007

Episode 560 – Pizza & Pipes

This week Damon features the sounds of Pizza parlour organs – Including a track from Zach Frames new CD!

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Music Played

In The MoodLew WilliamsOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

3/23 Wurlitzer		Organ Stop Pizza (OSP 106)1979
I’ll Buy That DreamBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer		WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-105)1990
Tico TicoWalt StronyOrgan Stop Pizza, Pheonix AZ

4/31 Wurlitzer		Organ Stop Pizza (OSP-8)
Our Love Is Here To StayTom HazletonCap’ns Galley Pizza Parlour, Redwood City CA

4/18 Wurlitzer		Arkay Records (AR14050)
Chattanooga Choo ChooRon RhodeOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

3/23 Wurlitzer		Roxy Productions (RP-107 CD)1994
As Time Goes ByCharlie BaloghOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/73 Wurlitzer		ERB Enterprises (ERB112)2001
The Final CountdownZach FrameOrgan Piper Muisc Palace, Milwaukee WI

3/30 Kimbal/Wurlitzer		C-2 Productions LLC (op0002)2024

Episode 559 – Archive Tracks – all the way!

This week John Leeming has broadcast archive tracks from the from the UK and Netherlands.

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Music Played

Cock o’ the North / Organ Grinder’s SwingGeorge BlackmoreAVRO Studio, Hilversum, NL

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1980
Morning CanterHoward ThomasBBC Theatre Organ #2,

London
5/27 Möller		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1960
Turn Ye to MeDavid ShepherdOdeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London

5/17 Compton		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1981
TampicoPeter KilbyBBC Theatre Organ #2, London

5/27 Möller		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1957
MistyBernard DrukkerAVRO Studio, Hilversum, NL

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1980
Dancing on the CeilingBryan RodwellOdeon Theatre, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1969
Roulette / Love IsGeorge BlackmoreAstoria Cinema, Aberdeen

3/8 Compton		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1959
Hurrying HomeHoward ThomasBBC Theatre Organ #2, London

5/27 Möller		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1960
The Old Piano RagArnold LoxamAVRO Studio, Hilversum, NL

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1980

Episode 558 – Theatre Organ Forecast

This week Robert Hope-Jones gives us the shipping theatre organ forecast!

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Music Played

Sailing ByPhil KelsallTechnics SX-FA1Grasmere Records (GRCD78)1996
I Still Get a Thrill Thinking of YouJim RiggsAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer		Private Recording2012
PrimeroDouglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’		Concert Recording OR Crystal Records (CR-0020 OR CRY 3002)1967

Yer, Yer
Reginald Porter-BrownForum Cinema, Southampton

3/10 Compton 		Private1968
The Touch of Your LipsBryan Rodwell with Harold C Gee – ViolinSouthampton Guildhall

4/50 Compton		TOEnc Archive1967
Manhattan/Tea for Two/Time on my HandsDudley Savage
ABC Cinema, Plymouth

3/8 Compton		Private
Autumn LeavesNigel OgdenChurch Of St Mary, Lowe House, St. Helens

3/11 Christie		TOEnc Recording2021
Boom!Charles SmittonOdeon Cinema, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1967
Little Shepherd/How Beautiful is the NightStanley WyllieRitz Belfast

4/10 Compton		TOEnc Archive1956

Episode 557 – Magic Medleys

This week Damon presents an hours of music with four contrasting long selections of music

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Music Played

‘Red, Hot And Blue’ Selection: Overture/It’s De-Lovely/Ours/Ridin’ High/Down In The Depths On The 90th Floor/It’s De-Lovely/FinaleGeorge WrightHollywood Philharmonic Organ at George Wright Residence, Hollywood

4/28 Wurlitzer		BANDA CD (DIDX 438)1985
Here’s To The Ladies: Maria/Marie/Liza/Louise/Peg O’ My Heart/Sweet Georgia Brown/Jean/Say Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose/Rose Marie/Mame/Bess You My WomanJohn AtwellTown Hall, Marrickville, Sidney, Australia

2/11 Wurlitzer		JAmusic (JAM110)2010
‘South Pacific’ Selection: A Wonderful Guy/I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right outa My Hair/Some Enchanted Evening/A Cockeyed Optimist/Bali Ha’i/Younger than Springtime/Honey Bun/This Nearly Was MineVic HammettGranada, Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Cinema Organs Society (COSD 105)2017
Harold Arlen Remembered: Overture/Lose That Long Face/It’s A New World/I’ve Got The World On A String/A Sleepin’ Bee/Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea/Come Rain Or Come Shine/This Time The Dream’s On Me/Stormy Weather/Ding Dong! The Witch Is DeadSimon GledhillWarren Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis IN

3/18 Barton		Simon Gledhill & CIC-ATOS Inc2001

Episode 556 – A bit random

This week Damon has a random selection of tracks.

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Music Played

March Of The CardsChris McPheeOrion Centre, Sydney

3/17 Wurlitzer		Chris McPhee (CMCD002)1995
Memory Lane/Tea For TwoReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Readers Digest (617-ES-1)1968
Girl TalkJohn SengSt. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein IL

4/23 Howell-Wurlitzer		Hot Pipes (HO3001)2017
Night RideGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/14 Wurlitzer		BANDA CD (BA-109759-2)1997
Just Lovin’ YouLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records – EMI Records (SCX 6314)1969
Nice ‘N’Easy/Too Marvellous For WordsMichael WooldridgeNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer		Merlin Productions2012
Italian Serenade/Serenade In The NightNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD135)2011
Sentimental JourneyBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer		WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-106)1992
Opus One/It Don’t Mean A Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)Phil KelsallButtermarket Shrewsbury

3/8 Wurlitzer		Langdale Records (LANCD 89)1999

Episode 555 – Spotlight: AVRO Calling

This week Damon spotlights the organ originally installed in the AVRO radio studios in Hilversum, Holland.

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Music Played

In the MillPierre PallaAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Peter Koppe)1961
Demonstartion of the ranksLen RawleAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Jaap Jonker)1972
For You/Oklahoma selectionErnest BroadbentAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Stemra (HJPB001-1)1977
PoncianaNigel OgdenAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1985
Doll MedleyGoerge BlackmoreAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Peter Koppe)1981
Hot DogPatrick HopperMuziekcentrum van de Omroep, Hilversum, Holland

4/20 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Peter Koppe)2019

Episode 554 – Stars, Stripes and Pipes

This week John Leeming remembers the ATOS convention last year.

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Music Played

It’s a Most Unusual DayJustin StahlSt Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL

4/21 Hybrid		American Theatre Organ Society2023
The Swing o’ the KiltAaron HawthorneTivoli Theatre, Downers Grove, IL

3/10 Wurlitzer		American Theatre Organ Society2023
Climb Every MountainDave WickerhamRialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL

4/24 Barton Plus		American Theatre Organ Society2023
Sentimental JourneyTedde GibsonSheraton Hotel Ballroom, Chicago, IL

4/50 Paramount VTPO		American Theatre Organ Society2023
PieretteSimon GledhillRialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL

4/24 Barton Plus		American Theatre Organ Society2023
Don’t Get Around Much AnymoreZach FrameOrgan Piper Pizza Restaurant, Greenfield, WI


3/30 Wurlitzer		American Theatre Organ Society2023
How About YouJelani EddingtonCarma Labs Warehouse, Franklin, WI

4/90 Wurlitzer		American Theatre Organ Society2023
Little White LiesBrett ValiantSt Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL

4/21 Hybrid		American Theatre Organ Society2023
Painting the Clouds with SunshineRichard HillsSanfilippo Mansion, Barrington Hills, IL

5/80 Wurlitzer		American Theatre Organ Society2023

Episode 553 – It was acceptable in the 80’s

This week Damon features another show with tracks recorded in the 80’s

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Music Played

Today I Feel So Happy/Button Up Your OvercoatDudley SavageDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1987
Donegal Cradle SongStanley WyllieSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Animal Medley: Teddy Bears Picnic/Pink Panther/Hot DogSimon GledhillRegal Edmonton

4/15 Christie		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Someone To Watch Over MeNigel OgdenEMD/Granada Walthamstow, London

3/12 Christie		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Quickstep Medley: Bye Bye Blackbird/California Here I Come/Nobody Sweetheart/Somebody Stole My Gal/Pack Up Your TroublesDouglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Foxtrot Medley: Till/The Glory Of Love/I’ve Heard That Song BeforeErnest BroadbentAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/10 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
Quickstep Medley: Happy Days Are Here Again/Toot Toot Tootsie/Boo HooPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1985
The Way We WereLen RawleBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
You Stepped Out Of A DreamBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1982

Episode 552 – Dragon D’Amore

This week Robert Hope-Jones presents a double sided program celebrating Chinese new year and valentines day

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Music Played

In a Chinese Temple GardenReginald FoortNew Gallery Cinema, London

2/8 Wurlitzer		Regent
China Town, My China Town/Chinese Laundry BluesLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		Tonawanda Sound (TWS 1003)1976
Puff the Magic DragonDave WickerhamEmbassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne

4/16 Page		ATOS 20142014
I’d like to get you on a slow boat to ChinaGeorge WrightParamount Theatre, New York

4/36 Wurlitzer		Private
Love Walked InChris GorsuchGranada Theatre
Kansas

3/21 Barton
Days of Wine and RosesDan BellamyParamount Brooklyn NY

4/26 Wurlitzer		Cambria Master Recordings (CD-1108)1997
But BeautifulSimon GledhillAlabama Theatre, Birmingham AL

4/29 Wurlitzer		Alabama Chapter ATOS (ALA-1783-09)2009
Chanson d’Amour/The Old Fashioned Way/Can’t Smile Without YouPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD43)1991
Strike Me PinkJim RigsAlabama Theatre, Birmingham AL

4/29 Wurlitzer		Alabama Chapter ATOS (ALA-1783-09)2009