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Episode 238 – How about Diss? Ivory on the Grange

This week’s show Damon make a a trip to see the newest of all Theatre Organ installations which is at the Grange Musical Collection near Diss. The Collection opened for the first time at the start of June which is when these recordings were made. One of the residents at the new venue is David Ivory who will be entertain you for the next 30 minutes. For more information of The Grange Musical Collection click here!

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Music played

Signature Tunes: Happy Days Are Here Again

Elephants Selection: Elephants Tango/When I See Elephants Fly/Elephants (Carnival Of The Animals)/Baby Elephant Walk

‘The Lady And The Tramp’ Selection: Lady/Peace On Earth/The Siamese Cat Song/Bella Note/He’s A Tramp/La-La-Lu

Flick Flack (Decap)

Tang: Spider Of The Night

Disney Animal Selection: Love Is A Song/April Showers/Who’s Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf/Spring Song/Never Smile Again/The Bare Necessities/I Wanna Be Like You

Signature Tunes: The Ivory Rag

All tracks played by David Ivory on the 3c/5 Compton (Except for ‘Flick Flack’) in the Grange Musical Collection near Diss. Recorded by Damon Cox using Sontronics STC-1S microphones, recorded with Tascam DR0-40 Recorder and mixed with Adobe Audition. Thanks to Johnathan Ling and to David Ivory for giving permission for this to be broadcast.

Episode 233 – Porter-Brown at the Ritz

On this week’s show we have raided the archive and bring you another classic broadcast. This time it’s the unique sound of Reginald Porter-Brown, who was for many years resident at the ABC in Southampton, however on this occasion he’s seated at the console of the fiery Ritz Richmond Wurlitzer. So with just 8 ranks of pipes, one organist and what sounds like three hands…take it away Reg!

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Signature Tune: Oh! Mr Porter

Mexican Fire Dance

Fountain Fantasy

Lady Chatterbox

That Lucky Old Sun/Where Are You Now/Music, Music, Music/The Minuet You’re Gone/Pass Me By/Bye Bye Blues

Rosemary

Sidewalk Serenade

A Room With A View/Let’s Do It/I’ll See You Again/With A Song In My Heart

Signature Tune: Oh! Mr Porter

Originally broadcast on 18th January 1964. Recording taken from the M. Smith Collection.

Episode 229 – Poole Plays Pipes

This weeks show Damon make a return visit to one of the newest home Wurlitzer Installation – This being in the home of Barry Earl in Leighton Buzzard. This fine 3 manual Wurlitzer is sounding even better than before thanks to some hard winter maintenance. This time we present young organist Declan Poole with his selection of music.

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Music played

Signature Tunes: Happy Days Are Here Again

It’s De-Lovely

Bewitched

Lover

Jerome Kern Trio: Make Believe/All The Things You Are/Who?

How Long Has This Been Going On?

Sweet Georgia Brown

Signature Tunes: Happy Days Are Here Again

All tracks played by Declan Poole on the 3/15 Wurlitzer in the Residence of Barry Earl. Recorded by Damon Cox using Sontronics STC-1S microphones, recorded with Tascam DR0-40 Recorder and mixed with Adobe Audition. Thanks to Barry and to Declan for giving permission for this to be broadcast.

Episode 224 – Charles Leeds The Music

On this week’s show we have raided the archive and bring you another classic broadcast. Charles Smitton was very much associated with the two Manchester Wurlitzers, but in this case he’s travelled across the country to Leeds. Where else than the Odeon with it’s 3/19 Wurlitzer. So sit back and enjoy Charles’ excellent musicianship on one of the country’s best organs.

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Signature Tunes: Estrellita

Sousa Marches On

Destiny

Rhumbalina

Dance Of The Blue Marionettes

Melody And Rhythm: Zing! Went The Strings Of My Herat/Charmaine/The Hola Hoop Song/Its All In the Game/More Than Ever/Dance Everyone, Dance

‘White Horse Inn’ Selection

Signature Tunes: Estrellita

Originally broadcast on 6th November 1958. Recording taken from the DMC Collection.

Episode 219 – Shaw Favourites

On this week’s show we have raided the archive and bring to you another classic broadcast. This time played by that Duchess Master – Gerald Shaw.  Gerald was very much associated with the beautiful 5 manual Compton in the Odeon Leicester Square and that is where this broadcast is being played from. So sit back as Gerald plays in his own imitable style!

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A Song Of Home

Brazil

By A Sleepy Lagoon

Whisky Galore

Donkey Serenade

El Cabalo

Horses Box

Thanks For The Memory

How Do You Do It?

The Happy Whistler

Spanish Gypsy Dance

A Song Of Home

Originally broadcast on an unknown date – probably early 60’s. Recording taken from the DMC Collection.

Episode 216 – An Airing For Aaron

On this week’s show its turn of our star organist to entertain. Who better than the senior winner of last years ATOS young organist of the year competition, Aaron Hawthorne. Aaron is playing his ‘home’ Wurlitzer – the one in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow and he certainly gets the best sounds with a varied and enjoyable programme.

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Music played

Happy Days Are Here Again

Puttin’ On The Ritz

A Moment For Morricone

The Girl From Ipanema

Sherman Bothers Medley: The Age Of Not Believing/Feed The Birds/Hushabye Mountain/Its A Small Word/King Of the Swingers

Happy Days Are Here Again

All tracks played on the 3/21 Wurlitzer in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow. Recorded by Aaron Hawthorne on a Zoom H4N. Tracks edited & show produced by Damon Cox. Organ tuned and maintained by members of the Scottish Cinema Organ Trust.

Episode 206 – Farewell to the Troc

Tonight we take you back (almost) exactly 57 years to the Trocadero Elephant & Castle for a program of highlights from the closing concert. The 40 minutes of music is all presented by Alex Cambell-Gifford. So sit back and relax and bask in the sounds of of the Troc Wurlitzer as it was in the cinema. It’s with thanks to the Cinema Organ Society that this Wurlitzer is now installed in the Troxy and is one of the finest examples of a Wurlitzer in the world.

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Jackie Brown – Knocked ‘Em In The Old Kent Road

Bobby Pagan –  The Lady Is A Tramp/With A Smile And A Song

Sidney Gustard – Classical Selection

Robin Richmond – Try A Little Tenderness/Nice Work If You Can Get It

Dennis Mathew – Idaho/Chanson De Matin

George Blackmore – Spanish Gypsy Dance/Little Serenade

Jackie Brown – The Waltz From Masquerade/Body And Soul/Chloe

George Blackmore – The Lost Chord

Jackie Brown – Knocked ‘Em In The Old Kent Road

Recorded 6th November 1960 and presented by Alex Cambell-Gifford. Thanks to John Leeming and the Cinema Organs Societies Archive for their help and permission to this.

Episode 202 – Highlights From The Young Theatre Organist Of The Year Competition

On this weeks show we turn too the stars of the future as we recap highlights from the Young Theatre Organist of the Year Competition. This year the competition came from midlands, on the fabulous 3/11 Compton in Hampton-In-Arden. During the show we hear from the runner up’s and winners of the main and senior section. We also have a special interview with Michael Wooldridge who organises the competition and Aaron Hawthorne who won the senior section.

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Michael Wooldridge – Strike Up The Band

Lewis Scott – Copacabana

Lucy Crouch – ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Selection: The Lullaby League/The Jitterbug

Robert Eldridge – Over The Rainbow

Robert Eldridge – Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Michael Wooldridge with Jayden Vicarey – On The Street Where You Live

Jamyma-May- Hanson – ‘Mack & Mable’ Selection: Movies Were Movies/Look What Happened to Mabel/Time Heals Everything/Wherever He Ain’t/I Won’t Send Roses

Aaron Hawthorne – A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

Aaron Hawthorne – That’s Entertainment

All tracks played  on the 3/11 Compton in Fentham Hall, Hampton-In-Arden. Recorded by Damon Cox on a Zoom H2N. Organ tuned and maintained by members of the COS Midland & Wales District. Thanks to The Cinema Organ Society, Michael Wooldridge, Len Rawle and The American Theatre Organs Society’s London and South Of England Chapter for their assistance in making this possible.

Episode 199 – Putting A Seal On Melody

On this week’s show we have raided the archive and bring to you a classic broadcast played by that Master of Melody – Jospeh Seal.  Joe was very much associated with the beautiful Wurlitzer in the ABC Kingston-Upon-Thames and that is where this broadcast is being played from. So sit back as Joe takes you on a journey though melody and rhythm and a set of solid standards.

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Melody For You

Anything Goes/Transatlantic Lullaby/Nice Work If You Can Get It/I Wish You Love/I’m In Love For The Very First Time

The Silver Wedding Waltz

Jealousy

Lady Chatterbox

Sophisticated Lady

Dream Of Olwen

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

Melody For You

Originally broadcast on an unknown date – probably early 60’s. Recording taken from the DMC Collection.

Episode 194 – Summer send off from the Music Mann

On this weeks show we will be playing highlights from John Mann’s final summer show at the Eastbourne Winter Gardens. John, for the last 36 years, has being performing his one man summer shows on his trusty Eminent Grand Theatre 2000 and Grand piano. It’s a typical John Mann show but there are a few surprises along the way!

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Sussex By The Sea

Old Comrades

Some Enchanted Evening

Famous Dances: The Striper/The Charleston/Skaters Waltz/In The Mood

Clair De Lune

Russ Conway Selection: Side Saddle/China Tea

Moonlight Fiesta/Tico Tico/Sussex By The Sea

Ani’t You Got No Home’s To Go Too

All tracks played by John Mann on the Eminent Grand Theatre 200 and Grand Piano in the Winter gardens, Eastbourne. Recorded by Damon Cox on a Zoom H2N.