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 572 – A Bit of Each

This week John Leeming has sounds from real and digital pipes mixed with traditional electronics.

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Music Played

That’s EntertainmentKeith EvansKeith Evans Residence, Chepstow

4/33 Allen VTPO
Mostyn Theatre Organ Productions (YouTube)2020
Portrait of a FlirtEna BagaRecording studio

Hammond organ (C3?)
Private recording (BBC/COS Archive)1973
Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White/TangerineChristian CartwrightStrumpshaw Steam Museum

3/7 Christie
Private Recording (Christian Cartwright, YouTube)2024
Bei Mir bist du schön/Frauen sind keine Engel/Abends in der TaverneWilly WeitsRecording studio

The ‘Magic Organ’
Imperial Records (5c 054-24195)1970
Valencia/Arrivederci Roma/Under the Bridges of Paris/On the Reeperbahn at Half-past MidnightGerhard GregorNDR studio, Hamburg, Germany

3/24 Welte
Polydor Records (20 335 EPH)1956
You Are the Sunshine of My LifeWill ShawKeith Evans Residence, Chepstow

4/33 Allen VTPO
Mostyn Theatre Organ Productions (YouTube)2020
John Peel BoogieHarold Smart QuartetRecording studio

Hammond organ + rhythm
Parlophone Records (GEP8589)1956
ChicagoDon BakerAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/10 Wurlitzer
WW Records (unissued)1987
Someone to Watch Over MeKeith BeckinghamGranada Clapham Junction

3/8 Wurlitzer
Private recording (BBC/COS Archive)1972

Episode 403 – Tremulating Transistors

On this week’s show John Leeming turns to the sounds of the the Electronic Organ. Sit back and enjoy these fun pipe-less sounds!

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Music Played

Five SonsKlaus WunderlichHammond H100Bell Records (BLR 89 099)2001
Portrait of a FlirtNigel OgdenHammond H100Grasmere Records (GRCD 131)2009
Champs ElyséesStephen VincentParamount VTPO Samples & Yamaha EL90Stephen Vincent – YouTube2021
Rhapsody in Blue/Tico TicoWilliam DaviesRoyal Festival Hall

Multi-Colourtone Electronic Instrument
Private Recording1959
Tico TicoGeorge WrightAllen GW4Banda Records (BAE 5 2004 1)2004
Pick Yourself UpStanley WyllieHammond C3Private Recording1983
Root Beer RagDavid LoweLee Valley Ice Centre

Hammond C3 with PR200 & Korg synth
Private Recording1984
Butterflies in the RainEddie RuhierConn Electronic OrganPrivate Recording1973
Oh MarieGerhard GregorPolydor Studios ‘Strato Organ’Polydor Records (46 034)1956