Episode 637 – LPs – BC

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

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Music Played

Me and My ShadowRay BohrParamount Theatre, New York

4/36 Wurlitzer
RCA Victor Records(LPM-1306)1956
Bedtime for DrumsNoel BriggsGaumont Theatre, Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
LTOT Acorn Records (CF225)1972
The ContinentalBuddy ColeHollywood Studio

3/9 Robert Morton
Columbia Records (CL874)1956
Those Magnificent Men in their Flying MachinesGeorge BlackmoreGuildhall, Southampton

4/50-ish Compton
Columbia Records (TWO236)1968
Sunrise SerenadeDoreen ChadwickKitchen Brothers Showroom, Diss

3/19 Wurlitzer
LTOT Records (8319)1983
I Left My Heart in San FranciscoDon ClaytonCap’n’s Galley Pizza Restaurant, Seattle, WA

3/17 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR140)c1975
Cha Cha TangoTerance CaseyABC Ritz Cinema, Belfast

4/10 Compton
Deroy Records (1243)1975
Say It With MusicJesse CrawfordUnspecified venue

Unspecified organ
MCA Records (MCA2-451)1973
Hungarian Rhapsody #2 (Gypsy version) [Liszt]Stuart BarrieGranada Theatre, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer
Ventures in Sound (VIS-B2)1958

Episode 635 – Concert Recording – Part 1

This week Damon features tracks from the Concert Recording label.

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Music Played

Flying ScotsmanJackie BrownGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-SO58)
Mighty Like A RoseArnold LoxamParamount/Odeon Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-0039)1968
Have You Met Miss Jones?Bryan RodwellParamount/Odeon Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-0044)1968
Too Late NowGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Concert Recording (CR-0017)1968
Collection of Can CansAndrew FennerOdeon Hammersmith

4/15 Compton
Concert Recording (CR-0059)1969
Song Of AlassioVic HammettTown Hall Buckingham

3/10 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-0006)1966
PrimeroDouglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’
Concert Recording (CR-0020)1967
AdiosGeorge BlackmoreRegal/Odeon Marble Arch, London

4/37 Christie
Concert Recording (CR-0010)1967
To A Wild RoseRobinson CleaverGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-0036)1968
Sentimental Gentleman From GeorgiaLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-0082)1971

Episode 627 – Latin

This week Damon features music in a Latin vein.

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Music Played

Rio ChambiraGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Concert Recording (CR-0017)1968
DanseroKeith BeckinghamGranada, Harrow, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive1968
Porto-RicoGeorge BlackmoreEmpire Leicester Square

4/20 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive1961
Radio SambaLen RawleRitz Ballroom, Brighouse

3/10 Wurlitzer
Piping Hot (PH2009)2003
El Samba ChicoNigel OgdenThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive1982
SambalinaVic HammettTown Hall Buckingham

3/10 Wurlitzer
Saga Soc
(STSOC 1037)
1967
WaveDavid ShepherdThe Plough, Great Munden

3/11 Compton
Tonawanda Sound (TWS 1002)1974
The Anaconda – SambaDamon CoxStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart
Private Recording2025
Tango: Tango 65Phil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD108)2001
From Here To EternityHoward BeaumontNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer
Fairview Studios (HB106)2017
El AdornoDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer
OS Digital (OS239)1998

Episode 598 – New Year

This week Damon starts off with a track from a new Christmas album, which is followed by two vintage editions of the organist entertains.

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Music Played

The Man With The BagNathan & Claire AvakianSanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL

5/80 Wurlitzer
Avakian Create Works, LLC (709-03 CD)2024
a) Little Linda
b) Feelings
c) Snow Ride (Allen)/White Christmas/Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Jerry AllenLowery PromenadeNTO Archive1980
a) Blaze Away
b) When You’re Smiling/Who Were You With Last Night/Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
c) Dance Of The Icicles
d) While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks/Away In A Manger/Good King Wenceslas
George Blackmore BBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
NTO Archive1980
Blaze Away/Don’t Blame MeRobin RichmondPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Kansas City BluesDick SchrumPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Blue Star/Valse LenteRobin RichmondCalvary Temple Church Seattle

3m Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
What Kind Of Fool Am I? Dick SchrumPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Fine And DandyRobin RichmondPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
I Give My Heart/Can’t We Talk It OverRobin RichmondCalvary Temple Church Seattle

3m Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Leicester Square RagRobin RichmondPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978

Episode 589 – Received, with thanks

This week John Leeming features tracks that people have sent him.

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Music Played

Goofy DameStanley TudorBBC Theatre Organ No.2

5/27 Möller
Private recording1955
Once in a WhileStephen VincentStephen Vincent Residence, Soure, Portugal

Yamaha EL90
Private recording2011
Only a RoseChris ElliottRon Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, USA

4/37 Wurlitzer
Private Recording 2024
Spring Is HereBob WyattUnknown venue/organRoulette (SR25087)1960
Golden Earrings/Brother Can You Spare a Dime?Cor SteynStudio recording
Magic Organ (elecronic)
Private Recording1960s
Two Sleepy PeopleGeorge BlackmoreAVRO Studio, Hilversum

4/19 Compton-Standaart
Private recording1982
Holding You Tight in the MoonlightGerhard GregorPolydor recording studio

Hammond electronic
Polydor (46034 LPHM)1957
At the Jazz Bank BallDennis JamesGranada Theatre, Kingston-on-Thames

3c/10 Wurlitzer
Private Recording1975

Episode 580 – Sunshine

This week Damon features tracks of a sunny nature.

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Music Played

Powder Your Face With SunshineStanley TudorGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
Deroy Records
(Deroy 845)
1973
You Are The Sunshine Of My LifeMatthew RossRegal Uxbridge, London

2/5 Compton
Private Recording1975
My Sunshine Is YouJim RiggsParamount Oakland CA

4/27 Wurlitzer
RTR Productions
(RTC103C)
1989
Sunshine TangoBobby PaganRitz Richmond

3/8 Wurlitzer
Private Recording1968
On The Sunny Side Of The StreetJohn AtwellCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/15 Wurlitzer
TOSA1987
Dancing In The SunGeorge BlackmoreOrgan Power No. 2 San Diego CA

5/27 Möller
Doric Recordings
(DO (Q) 1503)
I Got The Sun In The MorningMichael WooldridgeTown Hall Clydebank

3/13 Wurlitzer
Merlin Productions (MP107)2003
Parade Of The SunbeamsWilliam DaviesGranada Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer
BC Records
(REC 72M)
1969
The Sunshine Of Your SmileReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Private Recording1964
Painting The Clouds With SunshineRichard HillsSanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL

5/80 Wurlitzer
ATOS 20232023

Episode 559 – Archive Tracks – all the way!

This week John Leeming has broadcast archive tracks from the from the UK and Netherlands.

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Music Played

Cock o’ the North / Organ Grinder’s SwingGeorge BlackmoreAVRO Studio, Hilversum, NL

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1980
Morning CanterHoward ThomasBBC Theatre Organ #2,

London
5/27 Möller
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1960
Turn Ye to MeDavid ShepherdOdeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London

5/17 Compton
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1981
TampicoPeter KilbyBBC Theatre Organ #2, London

5/27 Möller
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1957
MistyBernard DrukkerAVRO Studio, Hilversum, NL

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1980
Dancing on the CeilingBryan RodwellOdeon Theatre, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1969
Roulette / Love IsGeorge BlackmoreAstoria Cinema, Aberdeen

3/8 Compton
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1959
Hurrying HomeHoward ThomasBBC Theatre Organ #2, London

5/27 Möller
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1960
The Old Piano RagArnold LoxamAVRO Studio, Hilversum, NL

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (Martyn Barker)1980

Episode 555 – Spotlight: AVRO Calling

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

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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 545 – Merry Christmas from the Archive

This week Damon dips into the archives to bring you a festive show with lots of christmassy goodies from the past.

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Music Played

Sleigh RideThomas TrotterTown Hall, Birmingham

4m 90 Speaking Stops Willis
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
The Christmas SongMichael WooldridgeAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1993
Dance Of The IciclesGeorge BlackmoreBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980
Christmas Rendezvous SelectionBryan RodwellGranada, Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1958
Fairy On The ClockDavid LoweWyton House, Huntingdon

4/15 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
Brazilian Sleigh BellsDavid ShepherdWurlitzer Lodge, Northolt, London

3/19 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980
Marys Boy ChildNigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1993
BobsledHector OliveraFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980

Episode 541 – British in America

This week John Leeming focuses on British organists on American organs

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Music Played

Singing in the BathtubRichard HillsFox Theatre, Atlanta, GA

4/42 Möller
ATOS CD2004
LoverReginald FoortFox Theatre, Detroit, MI

4/36 Wurlitzer
Cook Records (10579-sd)c1960
Goody GoodyDavid GrayEl Capitan Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

4/36 Wurlitzer
ATOS CD2018
I’m in the Mood for LoveSimon GledhillJohn Dickinson High School, Wimington, DE

3/66 Kimball
Kimball Theatre Organ Society (KTOS339)2000
Tiger RagPhil KelsallMission Playhouse, San Gabriel, CA

3/17 Wurlitzer
ATOS CD2018
She’s Funny That WayDavid LoweEmbassy Theatre, Fort Wayne, IN

4/16 Page
Private recording (John Leeming)1985
San Francisco / I Left My Heart in San FranciscoGeorge BlackmoreOrpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA

4/21 Robert Morton
Doric Records (DO (Q) 1501)1975
There’s No Business Like Show BusinessLen RawleGaumont Theatre, Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
Acorn Records (CF244)1973