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Episode 282 – A Couple Of Swells

It’s star organist time, well, actually, this month we have two star organists! David Lowe and Adam Evans are two contrasting organist that complement each-other very well. Well you get to hear these two masters of the console on the Victoria Hall Saltire Wurlitzer with their own imitable styles!

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Music Played

Adam Evans: 

Get Happy

There’s A Place In My Heart For You

Fly Me To The Moon

Sonata

David Lowe: 

Gigolo

Spring Is Here/It Might As Well Be Spring/Spring, Spring, Spring

La Mer/Up A Lazy River

All tracks played by Adam Evans & David Lowe on the 3/12 Wurlitzer in The Victoria Hall Saltaire. Recorded by Damon Cox using Sontronics STC-1S microphones, recorded with Zoom F8 Recorder and mixed with Adobe Audition. Organ tuned and maintained David Lowe and members of the COS northern district. Thanks to Richard Stephenson for giving permission for this to be broadcast.

Episode 281 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: A Self Portrait

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive and pulls out a selection do tracks featuring himself at several organs in the UK – None of these tracks have been broadcast before and many Instruments have since moved on. 

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 Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Time Marches OnNigel OgdenTown Hall, Wimbledon

3/13 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1983
Showtune MedleyNigel OgdenState Theatre, Grays

3/6 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1992
Dream DanceNigel OgdenOld Independent Church, Haverhill, Suffolk

3m 41 Speaking Stops Binns 		Nigel Ogden Archive1990
Hungarian MarchNigel OgdenOld Independent Church, Haverhill, Suffolk

3m 41 Speaking Stops Binns		Nigel Ogden Archive1990
Royal Event/State OccasionNigel OgdenRegal, Oswestry

4c/10 Compton 		Nigel Ogden Archive1992
Overture: Il TancrediNigel OgdenMemorial Hall, Barry, Wales

4/15 Christie 		Nigel Ogden Archivec90’s

Episode 280 – The American-British Sandwich

This week Damon treats you to a feast of theatre organ music – a feast in sandwich form, with some juicy fillings including tracks from two new CD’s from David Gray & Howard Beaumont.

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Holiday In RioLyn LarsenSanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL

5/80 Wurlitzer 		Musical Contrasts Inc (MCI-212)2002
Moanin LowJerry NaganoWheaton Fox Studio, Wheaton IL

4/46 Robert Morton		Jerri-Co Productions2008
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?Paul KirnerCompton Lodge, Sapcote

4/20 Compton/Wurlitzer		CL Records Production (CL1010)2013
The Song Is YouLen RawleJohn Leckie Music Centre, Perth, Australia

3/12 Compton		TOSA2002
Be Our Guest/I Wanna Be Like YouHoward BeaumontCommunity Centre, Ryhope

3/9 Compton 		Fairview Studios (HB 111)2019
On A Spring NoteDavid GraySanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL

5/80 Wurlitzer 		DG00012019
September SongWalt StronyCalifornia Theatre, San Diego CA

3/23 Wurlitzer		Walter Strony Organ Concerts (WSOC-2)1993
One O’Clock JumpCharlie BaloghOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/73 Wurlitzer 		ERB Enterprises (ERB112)2001

Episode 279 – Home & Away

On this week’s show John Leeming is Home & Away with another mixed bag from his extensive collection. Artists Include, Bryan Rodwell, Reginald Dixon, David Shepherd, Robin Richmond and many more!

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Happy Days Are Here AgainRaymond WallbankWurlitzer electronicAvid Records (WEC315)c1990s
Parade of the Tin Soldiers/Soldier on the ShelfCarolyn RiddickThorngate Hall, Gosport

3/13 Compton 		COS Tapes (COS108)1985
HindustanDavid GrayDennis Unk Residence, Erie PA

3/21 Wurlitzer		Dennis Unks2017
So Would I/You Keep Coming Back Like a Song/Let It Be SoonReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records (FB3279)1947
There Will Never Be Another YouAlec LeaderThe Plough, Great Munden

3/11 Compton		Private recording1984
But Not for MeTom HazletonDolby House, Holbeach

3/9 Compton 		Private recording1988
Blue MoonDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton		Private recording2019
When the Red Red RobinRobin RichmondBBC Studio

Hammond Organ		Private recording1959
Some Like It HotRobin RichmondBBC Studio

Hammond Organ		Private recording1959
Give Me the Simple LifeBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private recording1981

Episode 278 – Rawle on the Isle

It’s star organist time and this month we traveled across water to the Isle Of Man and the Marine Villa Arcade with its wonderful 2/10 Wurlitzer. Len Rawle is responsible for the organs maintenance and his talents of getting so much form a small number of ranks makes him the ideal person to demonstrate his baby!

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Music Played

Curtain Up

The Very Though Of You (Gerald Shaw, DMC Archive 1961)

Concerto Pour La Fin D’um Amour (Concerto For The End Of Love)

Don’t Rain On My Parade

Eleanora

Begin The Beguine

Blue Moon

March: Berliner Luft

All tracks (except*) played by Len Rawle on the 2/10 Wurlitzer in the Marine Villa Arcade, Douglas, Isle of Mann. Recorded by Damon Cox using Sontronics STC-1S microphones, recorded with Zoom F8 Recorder and mixed with Adobe Audition. Thanks to Len for giving permission for this to be broadcast and for being so accommodating! Organ tuned and maintained by Len Rawle assisted by Judith Rawle

Episode 277 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: At The Console

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive extracting two ‘At The Console’ Broadcast which were produced in the early 90’s. Nigel selects Alec Leader and William Davies to entertain this week!

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
‘My Fair Lady’ SelectionAlec LeaderThe Plough, Great Munden

3/11 Compton		Nigel Ogden collection1990
Daffodil Dance/Marigold/Narcissus/To A Wild Rose/Lilacs In The Rain William DaviesBBC Broadcasting House, London

4/35 Compton 		Nigel Ogden collection1990

Episode 276 – I Wanna Make Rhythm

Rhythm is the theme in this week’s show as Damon features some toe-tappin’ tunes from a handful of the artists who you can go out at see in concert in the UK.

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Shine/Happy Feet/WhisperingChris PowellKarrinyup Community Centre, Perth, Australia

3/20 Wurlitzer		CMP Productions (CMPCD03)2002
Clarinet PolkaKevin MorganLaukhuff Organ Factory, Weikersheim, Germany

3/11 Möller		Organum Musikproduktion2006
It Had Better Be TonightHoward BeaumontNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer 		Fairview Studios (HB106)2017
Blue Goose RagJohn BowdlerTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer 		John Bowdler (JB0010CD)2006
Tango: La CumparsitaPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer 		Grasmere Records (GRALP 18)1987
Good Morning/SmilePeter JebsonButtermarket Shrewsbuy

3/8 Wurlitzer		Audicord (AC233)1996
Tico-TicoNicholas MartinTurners Musical Merry-Go-Round

3/19 Wurlitzer		Turners Entertainments Ltd (TMM18CD)1999
My Heart Belongs To Daddy/Lets Fall In Love/Let’s MisbehaveRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer 		Wolfe Productions (WPCD 17)2011

Episode 275 – Random Numbers

On this week’s show John Leeming selects Random Numbers – Listen to find out more!

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
New Sun in the SkyJelani EddingtonRialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL

4/22 Barton		JATOE2009
Smile to SmileMichael WooldridgeGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer 		OS Digital (OS 218)1995
That Lovely Weekend/The White Cliffs of Dover/ We’ll Meet AgainNigel OgdenSt Albans Organ Theatre

3/6 Rutt		RHD Sounds (RHD 0207)2007
El  AbanicoRobert WolfeThursford Collection

3/19 Wurlitzer		Grasmere (GRCD 93)1998
Two Sleepy PeopleTom HazletonAlabama Theatre, Birmingham AL

4/38 Wurlitzer 		ATOS Alabama Chapter2002
Bei Mir Bist Du SchoenChris McPheeOrion Centre, Campsie, Sydney

3/17 Wurlitzer 		Chris McPhee Recordings (CMCD 002)1995
It’s Been a Long, Long TimeDwight BeachamAllen Studios, Macungie, PA

3/33 Allen VTPO 		Allen Organ Company (AOC 031-2008)1998
Don’t Fence Me InGeorge WrightHollywood Philharmonic Organ, CA

3/33 Wurlitzer		Banda Records (DIDX 2532)1987
Cherry Blossom TimeEverett NourseFox Theatre, San Francisco, CA

4/36 Wurlitzer		Fantasy Records (85013/14)1994

Episode 274 – Kirner at the Console

It’s star organist time and this month we journeyed up to Compton Lodge, Sapcote to the residence of Paul Kirner. Paul is proud owner of a 4/20 Compton-Wurlitzer with the console being from the Ritz Belfast. Sit Back and enjoy Paul at the console with a selection of favourites.

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Happy Listening!

Music played

Signature Tune: Happy Days Are Here Again

A Visit To Paul’s Picture Palace: Paul’s Picture Palace Theme/You Oughta Be In Pictures/If I Had A Talking Of Picture Of You/Happy Feet/By A Waterfall

Secret Love

Quando, Quando, Quando

Richard Tauber Selection: Vienna, City Of My Dreams/Loves Comes At Blossom Time/Don’t Be Cross

Kiss Of Fire

Fly Me To The Moon

Ivor Novello Selection: We’ll Gather Lilacs/Waltz Of My Heart/Keep The Home Fires Burning

Signature Tune: Smoke Get’s In Your Eyes

All tracks played by Paul Kirner on the 4/2 Compton-Wurlitzer in Compton Lodge, Sapcote. Recorded by Damon Cox using Sontronics STC-1S microphones, recorded with Zoom F8 Recorder and mixed with Adobe Audition. Thanks to Paul for giving permission for this to be broadcast and for being so accommodating! Organ tuned and maintained by Ben Snowdon & Anthony Meads.

Episode 273 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Long Live Love

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with a nod that today is Valentines Day. This week the lush sounds of the paramount Leeds and Manchester are present with Eric Lord at the console plus music from Joseph Seal, Charles & Harold Smart and much more besides!

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
EcstasyEric LordParamount/Odeon Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden collection1966
LauraEric LordParamount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden collection1962
Can’t We Sing Love’s Old Sweet Song Again?Nigel OgdenTown Hall Manchester

5m Cavaille-Coll 		Nigel Ogden collectionc1995
Love PotionCharles & Harold SmartBBC Maida Vale Studios

4/14 Compton + Thomas Electronic		Nigel Ogden collectionc1972
Richard Rodgers Selection: Lover/This Can’t Be Love/There’s A Small Hotel/The Lady Is A Tramp/With A Song In My Heart Joseph SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden collection1965
Winter SunsetNigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		COS Tapes (COS114)1988
When Day Is DoneHorace FinchEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden collectionc1955