Episode 271 – New Additions

On this week’s show Damon takes us through some new additions to the show’s ever growing archive!

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Bad, Bad Leroy BrownHector OliveraFox Theatre, Atlanta GA

4/42 Möller
Eagle Associates Recording (AR-10285)
When October GoesChris ElliotShea’s Buffalo Theatre, Buffalo, New York

4/28 Wurlitzer
CPE Productions (CPE-105CD)1993
Take FiveGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer
Westlake Productions/BANDA CD (BA-25503/447)2001
Slippery SambaGeorge BlackmorePiccadilly, Sparkbrook, Birmingham

3/10 Compton
Raymar Sound1965
I’ll Never Smile AgainTrevor BolshawWyvern Touring Organ

3m 120 Speaking Stops
Raymer Sound (RSCD212)2010
Memories Of Al Jolson: Swanee/April Showers/Waiting For The Robert E.Lee/Anniversary Song/California Here I Come/Toot Toot TootsiePaul KirnerGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
Compton Lodge Studios (CLS-CD1014)2014
I’m Confessin’ That I Love YouBuddy NolanEmbassy Theatre, Fort Wayne IN

4/15 Page
Concert Recording (CR-0071)1967
At The Woodchoppers BallBryan RodwellHammond X5Private recording from David Reed (Via Mark Laflin)

Episode 270 – Jim Buckland in Memory

On this week’s show John Leeming pays musical tribute to Jim Buckland who was the brains behind the Worthing Wurlitzer. Music is accompanied with interview snippets John recorded with Jim a few years ago.

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
The Hawaiian Wedding SongPhil KelsallAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD130)2008
Ca C’est Paris/Loves Roundabout/Loves Last Word Is SpokenErnest BroadbentAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
Private recordingc1982
Stairway To The StarsDavid WilliamsAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
Private recordingc1982
Wrap Your Troubles In DreamsGeoff SolmanAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
COS Tapes (COS117)1989
Life Is Nothing Without Music/It’s The Talk Of The TownIain FlitcroftAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
WW Records (WWCD1050)2003
Deep NightDavid GrayAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
Private recording2015
Cheek To Cheek/Top HatSimon GledhillAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
Private recording2012
I’m In The Mood For LoveWalt StronyAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
Private recording2007

Episode 269 – The Magic Of McGlinchey

This weeks show we feature the sounds of the the Virtual Theatre Pipe Organ. So who better to demonstrate the sounds of the various samples than Iain McGlinchey who is know worldwide for his wok in the VTPO field and on top of all this he is fine organist himself!

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Music played

Happy Days Are Here Again (Paramount 341)

Television March (Robert Morton 423)

East Of The Sun (Paramount 450)

Something’s Gotta Give (Robert Morton 423)

Sinfonia On “Rule Britannia” (Paramount 332)

You Made Me Love You (Paramount 320)

The Paramount March (I McGlinchey) (Paramount 322)

All tacks played and recorded by Iain McGlinchey. Thanks to Iain for giving up his time over the festive period to record these tracks!

Episode 268 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Twilight Time

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden takes us for an relaxing half  hour of music perfect for twilight! With the usual selection of interesting archive material and contributions from Gerald Shaw, Bryan Rodwell, Leslie Taff, Stanley Wyllie and many more!

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
The Words Are in My HeartGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Nigel Ogden collection1960
Mon ReveRonald Brickell/Harold CRegent Bournemouth

2/9 Wurlitzer
Nigel Ogden collection1959
Moon MelodyStanley WyllieRitz Belfast

4c/10 Compton
Nigel Ogden collection1955
Moonbeams DanceLeslie TaffRegal Darlston

Compton Theatrone
Nigel Ogden collection1957
The Merry Widow WaltzBryan Rodwell/Harold C GeeGuildhall Southampton

4/50 Compton (Dual Console)
Nigel Ogden collection1966
At The End Of The Day Harold SmartAbbey Road EMI Studio

3/9 Compton
Columbia Records (SX1100)1958
Spanish Harlem Nigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton
Nigel Ogden collection1995

Episode 267 – Melody On The Move

On this week’s show it’s time for Damon to show off some of the best British light music, played by some of the finished British artists! Compositions by Eric Coats, Vivian Ellis, John Belton, Clive Richardson and many more! 

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Down The MallJoseph SealMusical Museum, Brentford

3/12 Wurlitzer
PYE Records Special (PKL 5557)1977
Serenade For My LadyDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3/21 Compton
COS Production (COS 125)1999
Melody On The MoveSimon GledhillJohn Dickinson High School, Wilmington DE

3/66 Kimball
DTOS & Simon Gledhill (DTOS366P)1996
The Water MillLen RawleUnited Reform Church, Ipswich

3/10 Christie
Ipswich light Organ Music Society (ILOMS40)2007
Coronation ScottDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer
OS Digital (OS239)1998
Vanity FairJack HelyerRitz/Odeon Nottingham

4/22 Conacher
DMC Archive1961
The Haunted BallroomNigel OgdenTown Hall Stockport

4/20 Wurlitzer
OS Digital (OS248)2000
KnightsbridgeRichard HillsGuildhall Southampton

4/50 Compton (Dual Console)
Silver Street Music (SSM0037)2012

Episode 266 – In Party Mood

Well its time for our New Years party and Damon looks back over 2018 with some exclusive material that’s not been featured on this years shows so far! This includes tracks featuring John Mann, Len Rawle, Robert Wolfe, Phil Kelsall and may more! So sit back and enjoy just over an hour of The Organist Encores!

From Nigel Ogden, John Leeming and Damon Cox, we wish you all a happy and prosperous new year!

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
High School Cadets/Vienna Forever/Entry Of The GladiatorsRobert WolfeAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
DMC Recording2018
Bring Him HomeAaron HawthorneSummerlee Museum, Coatbridge

3/8 Compton
Aaron Hawthorne Recording2018
Waltzing Through Europe: Tulips From Amsterdam/Vienna City Of My Dreams/Wunderbar/Under The Bridges Of Paris/Wonderful CopenhagenKeith BeckingahmNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/9 Wurlitzer
DMC Recording2018
The Girl From Corsica/The Bugle Call RagLen RawleTroxy Stepney London

4/25 Wurlitzer
DMC Recording2018
Quiet VillageDavid LobbanFentham Hall, Hampton-in-Arden

3/11 Compton
DMC Recording2018
Canadian Capers/Russian Rag/Butterflies In The Rain/Wedding Of The Painted DollPhil KelsallVictoria Hall, Saltaire

3/12 Wurlitzer
DMC Recording2018
Sussex By The SeaJohn MannPavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
DMC Recording2018
Sullivan/Novello Selection: The Lord High Executioner/Someday My Heart Will Awake/Pair Of Sparkling Eyes/Give You The Starlight/Flowers That Bloom In The Spring/Love Is My Reason/A Wandering Minstrel/The Leap Year Waltz/Policeman’s Chorus/CachuchaJohn MannPavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
DMC Recording2018
Land Of Hope And Glory/Sussex By The SeaJohn MannPavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
DMC Recording2018
We’ll Meet Again/Sussex By The SeaJohn MannPavillion, Bournemouth

4/22 Compton
DMC Recording2018
Auld Lang SyneNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Cavendish Music (CAV CD63)1994

Episode 265 – Winter Wonderland

Well its time for our festive party, and this week Damon has filled the show with festive favourites from a multitude of well known and loved artists!

From Nigel Ogden, John Leeming and Damon Cox, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and many thanks for your continued support!

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Happy Days Are Here AgainMark LaflinOrgan Theatre, St. Albans

3/10 Wurlitzer
DMC Recording2016
It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The YearMark LaflinOrgan Theatre, St. Albans

3/10 Wurlitzer
DMC Recording2016
The Christmas SongRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
Wolfe Productions (WPCD 06)2002
Deck The HallsMichael WooldridgeWurlitzer Lodge, Northolt, London

3/19 Wurlitzer
Merlin Productions (MP102)c1980s
An Organist’s Yuletide Part 1: Pastoral Symphony/O Come All Ye Faithful/Mistletoe Bough/Theres A Tavern In The Town/God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman Quentin MacleanRegal/Odeon Marble Arch, London

4/37 Christie
Sterndale Records (STE 1315)2000
A Very Merry Christmas Part 2: Good King Wenceslas/Mistletoe Bough/O Dem Golden Slipers/Jingle Bells/Little Brown Jug/Old Folk A Home/Auld Lang Sye Sidney TorchRegal/Odeon Marble Arch, London

4/37 Christie
Wayne Ivany Collectionc1930’s
Sleigh RideLew WilliamsOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/78 Wurlitzer
ERB Enterprises, Inc2003
Silent NightPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Crimson Productions (CRIMCD183)1998
Merry Christmas Everybody/Jingle Bell RockDavid LobbanTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer & Yamaha HS8
LaserLight Digital (21 305)1998
Winter WonderlandReginald Dixon & John McCarthy ChorusTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Readers Digest (2-769-0-1)1968

Episode 264 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Jingle Bells

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden takes on a nostalgic sleigh ride with some varied festive tracks! This includes rare recordings of Reginald Dixon, Jackie Brown, Reginald Porter-Brown playing instruments such as the Davenport Stockport, Granada Tooting and Manchester Town Hall.

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
March Of The ToysNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
OS Digital (OS 210)1994
The Savoy Community Medley (arr. Debroy Somers)Reginald DixonDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton
Nigel Ogden collection1972
Swingin’ Sleigh Ride/Snow Coach Nigel OgdenGranada Studio Tours Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
Avid Records (AVC 613)1997
Sir ChristmasAltrincham Choral Society & Nigel OgdenGranada Studio Tours Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
Avid Records (AVC 613)1997
Comedians GallopRobinson CleaverTown Hall Manchester

5m Cavaille-Coll
AK Records (AK 7301)1975
Sing Song: Jolly Good Company/Lilly Of Laguna/If You Were The Only Girl In The World/Jingle Bells Reginald DixonDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton
Nigel Ogden collection1972
Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasJackie BrownGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer
Nigel Ogden collectionc1965
‘The Holly & The Mistletoe’ (arr Ronald Hanmer)Reginald Porter-BrownRegal/ABC Kingsto

3/12 Wurlitzer
Nigel Ogden collection1959

Episode 263 – Clair De Lune

John Leeming’s contribution this month, although not festive, does fit the time of year very well. With darkness setting in well before 5pm and the heating on to make a cosy home, the Moonlight Lullaby is just the right type of thing to accompany the cracking of an open fire or, perhaps a glass of cherry before bed – whatever your situation, the scintillating tones of the Clayhall Compton in the hands of Stanley Wyllie is bound to complete your evening!

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Music played

Clair De Lune
Melody Fair
O For The Wings Of A Dove
Roses Of Picardy
Shadow Waltz
Unknown???
How Beautiful Is Night
Down By The River
Unknown???
The Haunted Ballroom
Clair De Lune

Note: The Banging throughout is NOT the Melotone – it is in fact a nearby fireworks display!

All tracks played by Stanley Wyllie on the 3/7 Compton in the St John Vianney Church, Clayhall. Recorded & Edited by John Leeming in October 1995. Thanks to the Cinema Organ Society and John Leeming for giving permission for this to be broadcast! Continuity Announcer: Richard Hills

Episode 262 – Five Years of The Organist Encores

Its our fifth birthday bash on this special edition of The Organist Encores! Damon speaks to James Mclean about how the show started, he also interviews John Leeming and Nigel Ogden who between them present once a month. Finally Damon introduces the show’s new ‘Resident Organist’! Tune in and don’t miss out on our celebratory bash!

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Music played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Happy Days Are Here AgainRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
Wolfe Productions2006
Somebody Stole My GalReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer
Decca Record Company (SPA 38)1969
Over The RainbowSimon GledhillFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust Production (LTOT961)1996
42nd StreetVic HammettGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer
Audicord (ACD 232)1980
My Funny ValentineJim RiggsParamount Oakland CA

4/27 Wurlitzer
RTR Productions Record (RTC103C)1989
Pink ChampagneNigel Ogden & John RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
NDO Production1988
Can’t Take That Away From MeMark LaflinHammond M100DMC Recording2018
The Trolley SongMark LaflinHammond M100DMC Recording2018
Happy Days Are Here AgainMark LaflinHammond M100 DMC Recording2018