Episode 506 – Off The Shelf

This week John Leeming has pulled out some records, cassettes and LP’s from his shelves – simple!

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Music Played

Greenwich Witch/Serenade to a Wealthy Widow/Twilight in TurkeySidney TorchGaumont State Theatre, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
Piping Hot Recordings (PH2007)2001
My SinLyn LarsenSanfilippo Foundation Collection, Barrington Hills, IL

5/80 Wurlitzer-plus
Musical Contrasts (MCI207)1994
GuiltyJackie BrownGranada Theatre, Tooting

4c/14 Wurlitzer
Tape of the Month Clubc1965
Sassy BrassBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Los Angeles, CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton
Warner Brothers (WS1533)1963
My Heart Belongs to DaddyJohn Seng
St Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL

4/19 Wurlitzer-plus
Pipe Organ Presentations (POP113)2005
Bidin’ My TimeGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Don Leslie Studio, Pasdadena, CA

3/29 Wurlitzer
Dot Records (DLP25612)c1960
Sweet Georgia Brown/Whispering/I’ll See You In My Dreams/We’ll Meet AgainEric LordSouth Bank University, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
Private recording (JL)c1986
When the Stars Come Out at NightDavid ShepherdRex Cinema, Stratford (London)

2/7 Wurlitzer
Deroy Records (Deroy 1154)1975
LouiseBryan Rodwell
Granada Theatre, Tooting

4c/14 Wurlitzer
Ventures in Sound (VISB3)c1960

Episode 502 – Don’t Get Around Much Anymore

On this week’s show John Leeming is across the Atlantic to hear some of the less-often heard performers.

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Music Played

Almost Like Being in LoveJonathan OrtloffGrays Armory Museum, Cleveland, Ohio

3/15 Wurlitzer
Jonathan Ortloff Recordings2010
Mood IndigoBill DaltonOhio Theatre, Columbus, Ohio

4/20 Robert Morton
Concert Recording (CR 0141)1972
I Hear MusicClark WilsonHardman Studio
Great Falls, Virginia

4/38 Wurlitzer
Clark Wilson Recordings2013
Put On a Happy Face/I Want to Be HappyDave WickerhamTrinity Presbyterian Church, San Diego

4/24 Wurlitzer
Theatre Organ Society of San Diego (TOSSD 100)2002
DanseroJohn DuffyColumbia Square Theatre, Hollywood

3/10 Wurlitzer
London Records (HA-U2012)1955
Midnight in MayfairHelen DellCarson/Kearns Studio, Los Angeles

4/26 Wurlitzer
Malar Productions (MA 2015)c1970
StanleyChris ElliottShea’s Buffalo Theatre, Buffalo, NY

4/28 Wurlitzer
CPE Productions (CPE-105CD)1993
RomanceLeonard MacCleanTower Theatre, Upper Darby


3/17 Wurlitzer
Fontana Records (Z 4057)1960
There Will Never Be Another YouTim DuckworthRialto Square Theatre, Joliet, Illinois

4/27 Barton
Private recording (Don Walker)2017
Say It with MusicJesse CrawfordLorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, California

4/34 Robert Morton
MCA Records (MCA2-4051)1965

Episode 498 – When The Red, Red Robin

On this week’s show John Leeming rememberers the great Robin Richmond.

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Music Played

Blaze AwayRobin RichmondLondon South Bank University

4/25 Wurlitzer
Private recording (John Leeming)c1990
The Lady Is a TrampRobin RichmondTrocadero, Elephant and Castle

4/21 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)1946
Take Me to Your Heart AgainThe Organ Grinder’s SwingHammond comboPrivate recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)c1945
SugarRobin RichmondHammond + pianoPrivate recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)1959
Maybe You’ll Be ThereRobin RichmondMarston Green Hospital

3/10 Compton
Private Recording (COS Archive)1974
I’ve Got a Pocketful of DreamsRobin Richmond TrioHammond comboPrivate Recording (Bill Ravenall/BBC)1961
Spooky Takes A HolidayRobin RichmondBBC Theatre Organ, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (COS Archive/BBC)1973
When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ AlongReginald DixonBBC Theatre Organ, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)1973
She’s Funny That WayRobin RichmondGranada,Tooting

4c/14 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)

Episode 491 – Late Evening With Eric Lord

On this week’s show John Leeming features the music of Eric Lord on the Odeon Manchester Wurlitzer.

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Music Played

Getting Sentimental Over You*

Moonlight in Vermont

Caravelle

Laura

Mr Lucky

Sleepy Lagon

A Serenade to Eileen

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

I surrender, Dear

Poem

These Foolish Things

Perfidia

At Sundown

I Cover the Waterfront

Getting Sentimental Over You

All tracks played on the 4/20 Wurlitzer in the Odeon Manchester broadcast in 1973 or 1965 expect * which is from Acorn Records CF225.

Episode 489 – Time For John’s Archive

On this week’s show John Leeming is at the microphone with another show packed of materials from the archive!

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Music Played

From This Moment OnDave JunchenTower Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA

5/28 Möller
Private recording (John Smallwood)c1984
Love Walked In/Slow Boat to ChinaJackie BrownGranada Theatre, North Cheam

3/8 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Harry Jupp)1965
Crackin’ CornAndrew FennerGranada Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames

3c/10 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Harry Jupp)1965
I Remember YouNick OlsenOdeon Cinema, Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer
Private recording (BBC, Geoff Day)1967
CarefreeJim RoseveareParamount Theatre Oakland, CA

4/27 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Dick Clay)1983
Let’s Fall in LoveJoe MelanderJack Leynnwood residence, California

2/8 hybrid
Concert Recording (CR0004)c1968
PatriciaRobinson CleaverSundown (Regal) theatre, Edmonton

4/14 Christie
Amberlee Records (AML309)1976
Swinging SleighbellsStanley TudorGaumont Cinema, Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
Private recording (BBC, Bill Ravenall)1965
September SongGeorge WrightPasadena Studio

3/28 Wurlitzer
Private recording (KCBS Radio)c1960

Episode 482 – Tribute: Jim Riggs

On this week’s show John Leeming pays tribute to Jim Riggs who passed away earlier this week.

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Music Played

Paramount on ParadeJim RiggsShea’s Theatre, Buffalo

4/28 Wurlitzer
Private recording (ATOS)1994
Stomping at the SavoyJim RiggsShea’s Theatre, Buffalo

4/28 Wurlitzer
Private recording (ATOS)1994
Honeysuckle RoseJim RiggsHinsdale Theatre, Chicago

3/32 hybrid
Private recording (John Smallwood)1985
If I Had a Girl Like YouJim RiggsParamount Theatre, Oakland

4/27 Wurlitzer
Melody Masters (MLM 107)1993
Can This Be Love?Jim RiggsGranada Theatre, Kansas City

3/21 Barton
RTR Productions (RTR 105CD)1991
Says My HeartJim RiggsParamount Theatre, Oakland

4/27 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (John Leeming)1991
When It’s Sleepytime Down SouthJim RiggsGranada Theatre, Kansas City

3/21 Barton
RTR Productions (RTR 105CD)1991
Twenty Million PeopleJim RiggsGaumont State, Kilburn, London
4/16 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Jack O’Neill)1993
A Garden in the RainJim RiggsGranada Theatre, Kansas City

3/21 Barton
RTR Productions (RTR 105CD)1991
Lulu’s Back in TownJim RiggsSouth Bank University, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (John Leeming)c1990
One for My Baby and One for the RoadJim RiggsAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (John Leeming)2006
An Earful of MusicJim RiggsDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus
Private Recording (David Shepherd and John Leeming)2006
Dance of the Blue MarionettesJim RiggsParamount Theatre, Denver

4/21 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Jack O’Neill)1986
I’m Dancing with Tears in My EyesJim RiggsGranada Theatre, Kansas City

3/21 Barton
RTR Productions (RTR 105CD)1991

Episode 480 – Famous Names

On this week’s show John Leeming focuses on famous theatre organ names of the past.

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Music Played

I Do Like to Be beside the SeasideReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Private recording (John Leeming archive/BBC)1963
September in the Rain/I Saw a Ship a-Sailing By/The Love Bug Will Bite YouReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer
Sterndale Records (STE3101)2001
Our Love Affair/Now I Lay Me Down to Dream/All Over the PlaceReginald FoortFoort Touring Organ

5/27 Möller
Piping Hot Recording Company (PH2006)2000
It’s a Lovely Day Tomorrow/ Who’s Taking You Home Tonight?/Somewhere Over the RainbowSandy MacphersonBBC St George’s Hall

4/25 Compton
EMI World Records (SH385)1980
Wedding of the Rose; To a Wild Rose/Rose in the Bud/Love’s Garden of Roses/Only a Rose/Roses from the SouthQuentin MacleanTrocadero, Elephant and Castle

4/21 Wurlitzer
Sterndale Records (STE1001)1991
Looking Around Corners for YouSidney TorchRegal, Kingston-upon-Thames

3/12 Wurlitzer
Sterndale Records (STE1005)1996
Two Sleepy PeopleJoseph SealRegal, Kingston-upon Thames

3/12 Wurlitzer
Private recording (COS Archive/BBC)1961
That Lovely WeekendDudley SavageABC, Plymouth

3/8 Compton
Perfect Partners Records (PP001CD)2008
Goodnight My LoveRobin RichmondGranada, Welling

3c/8 Wurlitzer
Private recording (COS Archive/Geoff Day)1974
I Do Like to Be beside the SeasideReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer
Sterndale Records (STE3100)2001

Episode 476 – Ancient Tapes & Discs

On this week’s show John Leeming delves into his archive full of ancient Tapes & Discs.

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Music Played

Love and MarriageDudley SavageABC Cinema, Plymouth

3/8 Compton
Private recording (Dudley Savage)c1995
Nobody Does It BetterLen Rawle & ‘Duke’ Blatchly (trumpet)Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London

4/16 Wurlitzer
Tonawanda Sound (TWS2002)c1995
I Got Rhythm/Someone to Watch Over MeArmsbee BancroftAstra Theatre, Llandudno

3/8 Christie
COS Archive (Bill Ravenall)1983
I Left My Heart in San FranciscoRoy BentleyAstra Theatre, Llandudno

3/8 Christie
Private Recording (Roy Bentley)c1975
Don’t Ever Walk in the ShadowsThe Organ, the Dance Band and MeEMI Studio, Abbey Road, London

3/8 Compton
Parlophone (F1946)1943
MoonglowCor SteynTesselschade Church, Hilversum, NL

5/27 Möller
Private Recording1965
Stranger on the ShoreHubert SelbyThursford Collection

3/19 Wurlitzer
Thursford Enterprises (TE03)1978
Spooky Takes a HolidayDudley BeavenGranada Theatre, Welling

3/8 Wurlitzer
Archive recording (BBC)1939
Stella by StarlightBill ThomsonParamount Theatre, Oakland

4/27 Wurlitzer
Private recording (John Leeming)1983

Episode 472 – From two Continents

On this week’s show John Leeming focuses on organs in the US and continental Europe!

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Music Played

Jeepers CreepersSimon GledhillCollége Claparéde, Geneva

3/8 Wurlitzer
AAOCCC Geneva2017
It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom LaneBuddy NolanEmbassy, Fort Wayne, IN

3/15 Page
Concert Recording (CR0071)c1970
CrazyJohn MannNDR Studio, Hamburg

3/21 Welte
Private Recording (John Mann)2002
Who?Kay McAbeeRobert Wheeler Residence, Lockport IL

3/15 Wicks
Concert Recording (CR0079)c1970
Swing AgainKlaus WunderlichHammond organBell Records (BLR89117)2010
Mr Anthony’s BoogieFlorian HutterSkalleblle Centret, Denmark

Wersi Atlantis
Florian Hutter Recordings2017
So RareDick SchrumCarl Greer Inn, Sacramento, CA

4/16 Robert Morton
Concert Recording (CR0119)c1971
Blue TwilightJohn GiacchiRialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL

4/27 Barton
JATOE Recordings2001
Bel Ami/Taking a Chance on LoveDudley SavageCompton House, Brey-on-Rhein

3/7 Compton
Dudley Savage Recordings (KINO1)1995
Dancing TambourineLyn LarsenSanfillipo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL

5/80 Wurlitzer
Hopeful Heart Recordings (HHP203)2001

Episode 467 – Weird and Wonderful

On this week’s show John Leeming focuses of the weird and wonderful!

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Music Played

That’s EntertainmentHector OliveraFox Atlanta

4/42 Moller
Vantage (VCD-6306)1994
Cuban CutieJohn SengSt Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein

4/21 Wurlitzer
Pipe Organ Presentations (POP113)2005
I Got RhythmReginald Porter-BrownOdeon Leicester Square, London

5/17 Compton
Deroy (DER 110)1974
Ginza SambaJustin LaVoieStahls Automotive Museum, Chesterfield, MI

3/23 Wurlitzer
ATOS Records2016
Close Your EyesBryan RodwellHammond ConcordePrivate recording (BBC)1971
Moonlight Becomes YouLeo RaeGranada, Welling

3/8 Wurlitzer
Private recording (John Leeming)1979
Tiger RagRichard HillsDickinson High School, Wilmington, DE

3/66 Kimball
DTOS Records (DTOS1101)2005
God Amongst Us (part – from The Nativity of Our Lord, Messaien)Simon PrestonWestminster Abbey, London

Harrison and Harrison organ 4/84ss
Decca Records (482 4917)2017