Ernest Broadbent

Episode 690 – Meet the Ladies

This week Damon features the ladies of song.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

LouiseBryan RodwellGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Ventures In Sound (VIS-B3)
Nina Never KnowJoseph SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		PYE Records (NSPL 18261)1968
Sweet Sue/DinahNigel OgdenDe Poort Technical College, Rotterdam

3/11 Standaart		TOEnc Archive1985
RubyGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer		Westlake Productions/BANDA CD
(BA-520042)		2004
MarieBilly NalleCentury II Wichita

4/36 Wurlitzer		Wichita Theatre Organ, Inc (1959)1981
DianeReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Readers Digest (617-ES-1)1968
CharmaineErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		One-Up (EMI Records) (OU 2042)1974
Sweet Georgia BrownArmsbee BancroftTown Hall Ossett

3/13 Compton-Christie		TOT Production (NLS 103)1978
NancyDudley SavageMere Farm, Haughley, Stowmarket

3/8 Compton		DS Productions (DSP31)1993
Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)Lyn LarsenDendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia

3/15 Wurlitzer		Bill Armstrong Pty. Ltd.

Episode 689 – Salute to the Teachers

This week John Leeming throws spotlight on the teachers of the cinema organ. (Player updated)

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

I Can’t Get StartedMichael WooldridgeNew Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer		Merlin Productions (MP 110)2012
Unknown tuneBobby PaganRegal Cinema, Glasgow

3/12 Compton		Pathé (UK)1931
Bewitched, Bothered and BewilderedJohn NorrisLondon South Bank University

4/24 Wurlitzer		Private recording1986
Here’s That Rainy DayKeith EvansPrivate residence
4/33 Allen GW4

Signature Organ		Mostyn Productions / YouTube2020
Moonlight DanceEna BagaNew Gallery Cinema, London

2/8 Wurlitzer		HMV Records (B 3383)1930
I Love Her SoErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitze4		Private recording1975
There’s a Small Hotel/LoverHubert SelbyOdeon Cinema, Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer		Private recordingc1967
Shy SerenadeJoyce AlldredBBC Playhouse Theatre, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private recording1975
Blue MoonNigel OgdenDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/6 Compton		Private recording1982

Episode 681 – Random

This week Damon has a random mix of music.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Birth Of Blues/Steppin Out With My Baby/Let Yourself GoRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Thursford (TE CD 02)1991
How Am I To Know?/You’re BlaseBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Warner Bros. Records (WS 1533)1963
Reaching For Someone (And Not Finding Anyone There)Jim RiggsParamount Oakland CA

4/27 Wurlitzer		RTR Productions (RTC103C)1989
But Not For MeGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/29 Wurlitzer		Dot Records (DLP 3612)1965
Swan Lake SelectionReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1973
Reaching For The MoonErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		One-UP/EMI (OU 2171)1977
Says My Heart/Love Thy Neighbour/Chinese Laundry BluesNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS234)1998

Episode 673 – Master Tapes 1

This week Damon has the first of a mini series going through the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trusts commercial releases.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

In The Hall Of The Mountain KingGerald ShawParamount/Odeon

Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF220)/TOEnc Archive		1973
A FancySimon WrightTown Hall Manchester

5/64ss Cavaille-Coll		Acorn Records
(CF220)/TOEnc Archive		1973
How Am I To Know?Eric LordParamount/Odeon

Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF225)/TOEnc Archive		1973
That’s A-PlentyNoel BriggsGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF225)/TOEnc Archive		1973
Overture: Si J’Etais RoiErnest BroadbentParamount/Odeon

Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF235)/TOEnc Archive		1973
How About The Weather?: Powder Your Face With Sunshine/Keep Your Sunnyside Up/We’ll All Go Riding On A Rainbow/Singin’ In The RainErnest BroadbentGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF235)/TOEnc Archive		1973
I’ll See You Again/For YouErnest Broadbent & Enid PowellParamount/Odeon

Manchester 4/20 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records
(CF240)/TOEnc Archive		1973

Episode 643 – 1965

This week Damon reveals the answers to last weeks quiz and then features music written 60 years ago in 1965.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

On A Wonderful Day Like TodayLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1988
The Impossible DreamWalt StronyAveni Mansion Unit Orchestra, Gates Mills, OH

4/60 Wurlitzer		2013
SunnyLyn LarsenSenate Detroit MI

4/34 Wurlitzer		Essential Records
(ERS1007)
Girl TalkJohn SengSt. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein IL

4/24 Howell-Wurlitzer		Concert Recording
(CR-0170)		1969
Spanish FleaErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Columbia/EMI Records
(SCX 6410)		1970
What the World Needs Now is LoveNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Sanctuary Records Group Ltd (PLSCD 757)2005
GoldfingerGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton		TOEnc Archive1965
MichelleCharlie BaloghOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/73 Wurlitzer		ERB Enterprises
(ERB112)		2011
A Walk In The Black ForestReginald Porter-BrownBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1970

Episode 636 – Playhouse Memories

This week Damon features tracks recorded on the BBC Playhouse Studio Wurlitzer.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Phil The Fluters BallWilliam Davies BBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983
Three Coins In The FountainSimon GledhillBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983
El GatitoErnest BroadbentBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1979
DestinyDavid ShepherdBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983
There Will Never Be Another YouBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (NO Archive)1982
Close To YouNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1977
PepeDavid LoweBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1979
Count Your BlessingsReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1977
Good Morning/Quando, Quando, QuandoPhil KelsallBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983

Episode 619 – ABc

This week John Leeming has look through some of his LP’s.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

In Old Lisbon (Lisbon Antigua)/Petticoats of PortugalDamon CoxStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/9 Standaart-plus		The Organist Encores (TOENC002)2025
Harbour LightsDavid AndrewsJoe Kearns Residence, California

3/18 Wurlitzer		London Records (HA-B2063)1956
When Yuba Plays the TubaDon BakerParamount Theatre, New York

4/36 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records (Harmony HL7021)1950s
For YouErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records (SCX6410)1970
Just You, Just MeDan BellomyOrgan Grinder Restaurant, Portland OR

4/44 Wurlitzer		Dan Bellomy Records (BP101)c1983
Oh What a Beautiful Morning / The Surrey with the Fringe on TopBert BuhrmanParamount Organ Works, Bolton

4/19 Compton		Deroy Records (Deroy 1027)1974
The Atchison, Topek and the Santa FeCharlie BaloghRoaring 20s Restaurant, Grand Rapids

4/42 Wurlitzer		Ronson Records (RT103)c1980
If I Had YouJackie BrownGranada Theatre, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer		Deroy Records (Deroy 1326)1976
The Wedding of the Painted DollLeon BerryResidence, Chicago

2/6 Wurlitzer		Audio Fidelity Records (AFSD5845)c1958
April in PortugalDamon CoxStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/9 Standaart-plus		The Organist Encores (TOENC002)2025

Episode 584 – Broadcasting Blackpool

This week Damons has some archive tracks featuring five of the Blackpool organs.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Out Of The BlueReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (TOEnc Archive)1954
Tunes Of The Moment: Absent Friends/Look Homeward Angels/Sentimental/The Man Who Plays The Mandolino/Heart/Cinco Robles/Rock Mr PiperHorace FinchOpera House, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (TOEnc Archive)1957
Mary Popins Selection: A Spoonful Of Sugar/Feed The Birds/Chim Chim Cher-ee/Lets Go Fly A Kite/SupercalifragilisticexpialidociousErnest BroadbentEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (TOEnc Archive)1967
In The Mood/Smoke Gets In Your EyesEna BagaTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (TOEnc Archive)1941
DreamingWatson HolmesPalace Ballroom, Blackpool

3/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (Wayne Ivany Collection)
‘South Pacific’ Selection: Bali Hai/I’m In Love With A Wonderful Guy/I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair/Some Enchanted EveningReginald HollandOdeon, Blackpool

4/13 Conacher		Private Recording (TOEnc Archive)2024
Tunes Of The Day: A Wonderful Time Up There/A Very Precious Love/Tulips From Amsterdam/Lollipop/I Do Like To Be Beside The SeasideReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (TOEnc Archive)1958

Episode 555 – Spotlight: AVRO Calling

This week Damon spotlights the organ originally installed in the AVRO radio studios in Hilversum, Holland.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

In the MillPierre PallaAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Peter Koppe)1961
Demonstartion of the ranksLen RawleAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Jaap Jonker)1972
For You/Oklahoma selectionErnest BroadbentAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Stemra (HJPB001-1)1977
PoncianaNigel OgdenAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1985
Doll MedleyGoerge BlackmoreAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Peter Koppe)1981
Hot DogPatrick HopperMuziekcentrum van de Omroep, Hilversum, Holland

4/20 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording (Peter Koppe)2019

Episode 553 – It was acceptable in the 80’s

This week Damon features another show with tracks recorded in the 80’s

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Today I Feel So Happy/Button Up Your OvercoatDudley SavageDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1987
Donegal Cradle SongStanley WyllieSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Animal Medley: Teddy Bears Picnic/Pink Panther/Hot DogSimon GledhillRegal Edmonton

4/15 Christie		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Someone To Watch Over MeNigel OgdenEMD/Granada Walthamstow, London

3/12 Christie		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Quickstep Medley: Bye Bye Blackbird/California Here I Come/Nobody Sweetheart/Somebody Stole My Gal/Pack Up Your TroublesDouglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Foxtrot Medley: Till/The Glory Of Love/I’ve Heard That Song BeforeErnest BroadbentAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/10 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
Quickstep Medley: Happy Days Are Here Again/Toot Toot Tootsie/Boo HooPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1985
The Way We WereLen RawleBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
You Stepped Out Of A DreamBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1982