DMC – Page 31 – The Organist Encores

Episode 353 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Manchester & Möller

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with some memories of the Wurlitzers in the Gaumont and Odeon in Manchester and snippets of the Foort Möller during its time with the BBC and AVRO.

Music Played

Title	Artist	Organ	Info.	Year
1920’s Rhythm Medley: The Sheik Of Araby/Margie/Whispering/Avalon	Reginald Liversidge	Gaumont Manchester 4/14 Wurlitzer	Nigel Ogden Archive	1971
The Desert Song Selection	Reginald Liversidge	Paramount/Odeon Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Nigel Ogden Archive	1968
Operatic Medley	Trevor Willetts	Paramount/Odeon Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	Nigel Ogden Archive	1970
Music Hath Qualms	Nicholas Bentley accompanied by Arnold Loxam	n/a	Nigel Ogden Archive	1969
Cock O’ The North/El Adorno	George Blackmore	BBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London 5/27 Möller	Nigel Ogden Archive	1963
Cock O’ The North/Auld Lang Syne	George Blackmore	BBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London 5/27 Möller	Nigel Ogden Archive	1963
Simonetta/A Walk In The Black Forest	Bryan Rodwell	AVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland 5/27 Möller	Nigel Ogden Archive	1966

Episode 351 – I Apologise

On this weeks Damon apologises as its him at the microphone and at the keys of his Hammond M100, with a selection of music which he hopes you will enjoy!

Music Played

Happy Days Are Here Again

Caravan

Late Night Selection: Moonlight In Vermont/Polkadots & Moonbeams/In The Still Of The Night/Blue Moon

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

Summer Selection: Summer Cycles/Summertime/Besame Mucho/On Days Like These/Lambada/Brazil

Happy Days Are Here Again

All tracks played by Damon Cox on Hammond M100 via direct line out. Recordings mixed with Adobe Audition.

Episode 349 – Mix of Mixtures

On this week’s show John Leeming has a mix of music from his extensive collection – There is something for everyone!

Music Played

Sing Everybody, Sing	Kevin Grunill	Burtey Fen Wurlitzer, Pinchbeck 2/9 Wurlitzer	Burtey Fen Collection (BFC003)	2004
Aperitif	Dorren Chadiwick	Free Trade Hall, Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer	LTOT Productions (LTOT963)	1996
Love Is	Ron Curtis	Davenport Theatre, Stockport 3/6 Compton	LTOT Productions (LTOT991)	1999
Organ Stop Boogie	Chris Gorsuch	Krughoff Residence Wurlitzer, Illinois 4/27 Wurlitzer	Joliet TO Enthusiasts (JATOE2008)	2008
The Boy Next Door	Mark Herman	Bandrika Studio, Los Angeles 3/19 Wurlitzer	ATOS (ATOS2018)	2018
Back Bay Shuffle	Lyn Larsen	Sanfilippo Residence, Illinois 4/80 Wurlitzer	Hopeful Heart, Inc. (HHP203)	2005
Sauce Piquante	Mark Laflin	Royalty Cinema, Bowness 2/7 Wurlitzer	Furness TO Project (FTOP2018)	2018
Love for Sale	Chris Elliott	Masonic Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio Walker 335 VTPO	ATOS (ATOS2009)	2009
Alexander’s Ragtime BandWe Are the Ovaltineys/Lullaby of Broadway	Eddie Ruhier	Studio Hammond Plus	Grosvenor Studios (CDGRS1292)	1996

Episode 347 – That Red Red Robin!

On this weeks show we take you back to 1980 and to a live performance given by Robin Richmond! Robin’s unique style and personality is radiant in this recording.

Music Played

Blaze Away/Waltz In C Sharp Minor/Taboo/Li’l Darlin’/9:20 Special

Bats In The Belfry/I Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good/It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie/Lovely Lady/Alabama Jubilee

French Selection: Reine De Musette/Ces’t Magnifique/I Love Paris/Ca Cest Bon/Boom!/I Wish You Love/Under The Bridges Of Paris/Pigalle

Poodles On Parade/The Carioca/Dream/Love Is The Sweetest Thing/Windows Of Paris/Mack The Knife/Pompton Turnpike/Whirly Bird

Ivor Novello Selection: Glamorous Night/Shine Through My Dreams/I Can Give You The Starlight/Waltz Of My Heart/We’ll Gather Lilacs/Rose Of England

All tracks played on the 2/10 Wurlitzer in the Keystone Oaks High School, Pittsburgh PA on 23rd September 1980. Original tape from the E.C Buckland Collection. Recordings re-mixed with Adobe Audition.

Episode 345 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: VE Day Memories

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with some memories of music associated with VE Day. You will hear stalwart wartime broadcasts such as Sandy MacPherson, Reginald Foort and Reginald Dixon

Music Played

Title	Artist	Organ	Info.	Year
I’ll Play To You/Marche Militaire	Sandy MacPherson	Grand Theatre, Llandudno 5/27 Möller	Nigel Ogden Archive	1945
21 Today/When They Sound The Last All Clear/Rule Britannia/I’m Going To Get Lit Up When The Lights Go On In London/Don’t Fence Me In	Sandy MacPherson & John Snagge	Gaumont State, Kilburn 4/16 Wurlitzer	His Master Voice (HMV) (XLP 50002)	1966
I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside	Reginald Dixon	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer	Nigel Ogden Archive	1963
Forces Calling Broadcast Excerpt Including: Canadian Capers/Temptation Rag/I’m Just Wild About Harry	Reginald Dixon	Abbey Road EMI Studios 3/9 Compton	Nigel Ogden Archive	1942
BBC AEF Signal – Oranges And Lemons	Harold Smart	Novachord	Coronet Sound Productions (NCM 210)	1994
A Musical Tour Round The Forces: There’s Something About A Soldier/Tramp Tramp Tramp/The Boys Are Marching/Beer Barrel Polka/Old Soldiers Never Die/Lords Of The Air/Wings Over The Navy/The Fleets In Port Again/Ship Ahoy!/Hearts Of Oak/Sailors Hornpipe/Rule Britannia	Reginald Foort	Foort Touring Organ 5/27 Möller	Coronet Sound Productions (NCM 210)	1994
Pedro The Fisherman	Sandy MacPherson	Grand Theatre, Llandudno 5/27 Möller	Nigel Ogden Archive	1945

Episode 344 – Home

WELCOME TO THE NEW SITE!

On this weeks show Damon Cox features instruments in a private setting from the living room to purpose built music rooms!

Music Played

Temptation Rag/So Nice	Len Rawle	Tonawanda, Chorleywood 4/24 Wurlitzer	Columbia Records – EMI Records (SCX 6314)	1969
My Heart And I	Robin Richmond	Dormston House Sedgley 2/10 Wurlitzer	Damon Cox Archive	60’s
Dizzy Fingers	Reginald Porter-Brown	Tony Manning Residence, Farnborough 3/9 Christie	Damon Cox Archive	1975
Love Walked In	Dudley Savage	Mere Farm, Haughley, Stowmarket 3/6 Compton	William Moore Archive	70’s
The Dusky Aristocrat	Mark Laflin	Barry Earl Residence, Leighton Buzzard 3/16 Wurlitzer	Damon Cox Recording	2019
Love Everlasting	Byron Jones	Melody House, Bristol 2/6 Wurlitzer	Damon Cox Recording	2016
Spectre On The Spree!	David Shepherd	Dolby House, Holbeach 3c/6 Compton	COS Tapes (COS 107)	1984
Wake Up And Live	Richard Hills	Dolby House, Holbeach 3/19 Compton	Cinema Organ Society (COS 127)	2000

Episode 342 – Undecided

WELCOME TO THE NEW SITE!

On this weeks show Damon Cox was very undecided what he should play, so he scrolled through is archive and chose some things he had recently listened to!

Music Played

Vamping Rose/I’m Shooting High/The Sun Is At My Window	David Lobban	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer + Yamaha HS8	Sound Waves (SOW516)	1994
Deep Purple	Nigel Ogden	Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 3/14 Wurlitzer	Grasmere Records (GRCD135)	2011
Fernando	David Lowe	Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn 3c/8 Wurlitzer	OS Digital (OS239)	1998
A Big Band Duo: Basin Street Bounce/Undecided	David Shepherd	Dolby House, Holbeach 3/21 Compton	COS Production (COS 125)	1999
I Cover The Waterfront	Mark Herman	Embassy Theatre, Fort Wayne IN 4/16 Page	Embassy Theatre Foundation Inc	2018
Bermuda Triangle/Copacabana	Howard Beaumont	Victoria Hall, Saltaire 3/11 Wurlitzer	Fairview Studios (HB105)	2013
That’s All	Len Rawle	Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse 3/10 Wurlitzer	Piping Hot (PH2009)	2003

Episode 340 – Cassette Compilation

On this week’s show John Leeming looks back at some albums that only were released on cassettes in the 80’s and 90’s

Music Played

Dixontime No.12 Part 2: The White Cliffs Of Dover/Papa Niccolini/The Sailor With The Navy Blue Eyes	Reginald Dixon	Granada, Slough 3/8 Wurlitzer	NTOT Kinura (NCS206)	1989
I Only Have Eyes For You	Len Rawle	Granada, Slough 3/8 Wurlitzer	Tonawanda Sound (TWS2003)	1988
‘A’ You’re Adorable	Russell Holmes	Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent 3/8 Wurlitzer	Sarum Sound (SSC136)	1991
On the Quarter Deck	John Mann	South Bank Wurlitzer 4/23 Wurlitzer	Odin Music (ODC012)	c1990s
London By Night	John Giacchi	Orion Centre, Sydney 3/17 Wurlitzer	John Giacchi (COS274)	1985
A Handful of Keys	Walt Strony	Scottish Rite Temple, Oakland 3/19 Allen digital	Walt Strony (WSP-3)	1987
You and I	Dudley Savage	Compton House, Brey-on-Rhine, Germany 3/7 Compton	Sterma (KINO1)	1995
My Hats On The Side Of My Head/When You’ve Got A Little Springtime In Your Heart/Celebratin’/We’ll All Go Riding On A Rainbow	David Shepherd	Organ Theatre, St Albans 3/6 Rutt	Location Recording Service (SAAMS 1008)	1988

Episode 338 – I Get A Kick Out Of You

On this week’s show Damon throws spotlight on American composer Cole Porter and dedicates an hour of music to his work. So sit back and enjoy a Porter Potpourri!

Music Played

From This Moment On	Jelani Eddington	Civic Theatre, Akron OH 3/19 Wurlitzer	RJE Productions (RJE 2029)	2009
So In Love	Lyn Larsen	Sanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL 5/80 Wurlitzer	Musical Contrasts Inc (MCI-207)	1994
Experiment	Richard Hills	Dolby House, Holbeach 3/19 Compton	Cinema Organ Society (COS 127)	2000
In The Still Of The Night	John Atwell	Town Hall, Malvern, Victoria, Australia 3/17 Compton	JAmusic (JAM104)	2000
I Get A Kick Out Of You	Dan Bellomy	Uncle Milt’s Pipe Organ Pizza Vancouver WA 3/18 Wurlitzer	Milt K Recordings (UM102CD)
Evry Time We Say Goodbye	Jim Riggs	Macy’s Greek Hall, Philidelphia, PA 2/8 Wurlitzer	DSP Recordings	2013
Begin The Beguine	Len Rawle	Wurlitzer Hall, Leisure Centre, Woking 3/8 Wurlitzer	Tonawanda Sound (TWS 2015)	1995
My Heart Belongs To Daddy/Lets Fall In Love/Let’s Misbehave	Robert Wolfe	Thursford Collection, Fakenham 3/19 Wurlitzer	Wolfe Productions (WPCD 17)	2011
Night And Day	Walt Strony	Capri Theatre, Adelaide 4/29 Wurlitzer	Walter Strony Productions	1996
Easy To Love	Chris McPhee	Capri Theatre, Adelaide 4/24 Wurlitzer	Chris McPhee (CMCD001)	1994
You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To	Keith Beckingham	Town Hall Clydebank 3/13 Wurlitzer	Chow Productions (COCD102)	2004
Just One Of Those Things	John Seng	St. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein IL 4/19 Wurlitzer	Pipes & Places Productions (DSP 051193)	1993

Episode 336 – Seaside Memories

On this weeks show we conclude the two shows remembering Mr. Blackpool – Reginald Dixon. 30th March saw the 50th anniversary of Reg leaving the tower and a massive 90 years since he started there.

Tonight Nigel Ogden is at the microphone and in his archive as he brings us Reg’s last solo broadcast from the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool in 1967.

Music Played

I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

‘Over The Footlights’ Selection

Eleanora

Blue Tango

Black & White Rag

At Your Request: The Last Waltz/Little Girl/Autumn Leaves/Happy Days Are Here Again

Legend Of The Glass Mountain

Sing Song: Marie/Loves Old Sweet Song/Friends And Neighbours/I Love A Lassie/Till We Meet Again

I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

All tracks played on the 3/14 Wurlitzer in the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool broadcast on 30th March 1970. Original tape thanks to Nigel Ogden. Recordings re-mixed with Adobe Audition.