Episode 359 – Laflin in Lockdown

On this weeks show it’s time for a lockdown star organist to entertain. This time it’s our own resident Mark Laflin on his Paramount 320 VTPO set up at home with 30 minutes of contrasting music.

Music Played

Happy Days Are Here Again

Put On A Happy Face

I Can’t Get Started With You

The Waltzing Cat

I Write The Songs

Cuban Pete

Michel Legrand Duo: I Will Wait For You/What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life

Moanin’

Pack Up Your Troubles/We’ll All Go Riding On A Rainbow/Happy Days

All tracks played by Mark Laflin on the Paramount 320 VTPO. Thanks to Iain Mcglinchey for allowing this to be broadcast. Recordings mixed with Adobe Audition. 

Episode 357 – Bits & Bobs

On this weeks show John Leeming has a mix of bits and bobs with archive, requests and a tribute to Dame Vera Lynn.

Music Played

We Just Couldn’t Say GoodbyeArmsbee BancroftAstra Theatre, Llandudno

3/8 Christie		Private Recording1983
You’re the Cream in My CoffeeHubert SelbyAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/10 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1983
Londonderry AirGeorge Wright + Cozy Cole (drums)Paramount Studio New York, NY

4/21 Wurlitzer		Regent Records (Regent MG-3022)1956
LauraEric LordParamount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1963
I’ve Heard That Song BeforeArthur LordBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Private Recording1947
I Found YouSydney GustardGaumont Chester

2/8 Compton		His Master’s Voice (B3960)c1932
Poodle ParadeSimon Gledhill & Richard HillsJohn Dickinson High School, Wilmington DE

3/66 Kimball		American Theatre Organ Society (ATOS 2015)2015
It’s a Blue WorldRobin RichmondGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1981
Dancing with Tears in My EyesIain FlitcroftGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer		COS Tapes (COS113)1988
We’ll Meet AgainStanley WyllieSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		Private Recording1995

Episode 355 – I Am What I Am

On this weeks show Damon nods to the fact its pride month and throws spotlight on composers who are part of the LGBTQ+ family.

Music Played

Can’t Smile Without You/CopacabanaNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS238)1999
Coward Cabaret Overture: I’ll See You Again/Dance, Little Lady/Poor Little Rich Girl/A Room With A View/Some Day I’ll Find You/I’ll Follow My Secret Heart/If Love Were All/Play, Orchestra, Play!Simon GledhillCentury II Wichita

4/38 Wurlitzer		Wichita Theatre Organ Inc (WTOS438)2009
Take The ‘a’ TrainDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/9 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS239)1998
Candle In The WindRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD 86)1997
‘La Cage Aux Folles’ Selection: Prelude/Song On The Sand/I Am What I Am/The Best Of TimesNeil JensonCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/16 Wurlitzer		Keymedia Productions (KPS003)1987

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

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
1920’s Rhythm Medley: The Sheik Of Araby/Margie/Whispering/AvalonReginald LiversidgeGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1971
The Desert Song SelectionReginald LiversidgeParamount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1968
Operatic MedleyTrevor WillettsParamount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1970
Music Hath QualmsNicholas Bentley accompanied by Arnold Loxamn/aNigel Ogden Archive1969
Cock O’ The North/El AdornoGeorge BlackmoreBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1963
Cock O’ The North/Auld Lang SyneGeorge BlackmoreBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1963
Simonetta/A Walk In The Black ForestBryan RodwellAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1966

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, SingKevin GrunillBurtey Fen Wurlitzer, Pinchbeck

2/9 Wurlitzer		Burtey Fen Collection (BFC003)2004
AperitifDorren ChadiwickFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		LTOT Productions (LTOT963)1996
Love IsRon CurtisDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/6 Compton		LTOT Productions (LTOT991)1999
Organ Stop BoogieChris GorsuchKrughoff Residence Wurlitzer, Illinois

4/27 Wurlitzer		Joliet TO Enthusiasts (JATOE2008)2008
The Boy Next DoorMark HermanBandrika Studio, Los Angeles

3/19 Wurlitzer		ATOS (ATOS2018)2018
Back Bay ShuffleLyn LarsenSanfilippo Residence, Illinois

4/80 Wurlitzer		Hopeful Heart, Inc. (HHP203)2005
Sauce PiquanteMark LaflinRoyalty Cinema, Bowness

2/7 Wurlitzer		Furness TO Project (FTOP2018)2018
Love for SaleChris ElliottMasonic Auditorium, Cleveland, Ohio

Walker 335 VTPO		ATOS (ATOS2009)2009
Alexander’s Ragtime BandWe Are the Ovaltineys/Lullaby of BroadwayEddie RuhierStudio

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

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
I’ll Play To You/Marche MilitaireSandy MacPhersonGrand Theatre, Llandudno

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1945
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 InSandy MacPherson & John SnaggeGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer		His Master Voice (HMV) (XLP 50002)1966
I Do Like To Be Beside The SeasideReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1963
Forces Calling Broadcast Excerpt Including: Canadian Capers/Temptation Rag/I’m Just Wild About HarryReginald DixonAbbey Road EMI Studios

3/9 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1942
BBC AEF Signal – Oranges And LemonsHarold SmartNovachordCoronet 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 BritanniaReginald FoortFoort Touring Organ 5/27 MöllerCoronet Sound Productions (NCM 210)1994
Pedro The FishermanSandy MacPhersonGrand Theatre, Llandudno

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1945

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 NiceLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records – EMI Records (SCX 6314)1969
My Heart And IRobin RichmondDormston House Sedgley

2/10 Wurlitzer		Damon Cox Archive60’s
Dizzy FingersReginald Porter-BrownTony Manning Residence, Farnborough

3/9 Christie		Damon Cox Archive1975
Love Walked InDudley SavageMere Farm, Haughley, Stowmarket

3/6 Compton		William Moore Archive70’s
The Dusky AristocratMark LaflinBarry Earl Residence, Leighton Buzzard

3/16 Wurlitzer		Damon Cox Recording2019
Love EverlastingByron JonesMelody House, Bristol

2/6 Wurlitzer		Damon Cox Recording2016
Spectre On The Spree!David ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3c/6 Compton		COS Tapes (COS 107)1984
Wake Up And LiveRichard HillsDolby 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 WindowDavid LobbanTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer + Yamaha HS8		Sound Waves (SOW516)1994
Deep PurpleNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD135)2011
FernandoDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS239)1998
A Big Band Duo: Basin Street Bounce/UndecidedDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3/21 Compton		COS Production (COS 125)1999
I Cover The WaterfrontMark HermanEmbassy Theatre, Fort Wayne IN

4/16 Page		Embassy Theatre Foundation Inc2018
Bermuda Triangle/CopacabanaHoward BeaumontVictoria Hall, Saltaire

3/11 Wurlitzer		Fairview Studios (HB105)2013
That’s AllLen RawleRitz Ballroom, Brighouse

3/10 Wurlitzer		Piping Hot (PH2009)2003