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!

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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 340 – Cassette Compilation

On this week’s show John Leeming looks back at some albums that only were released on cassettes in the 80’s and 90’s

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Music Played

Dixontime No.12 Part 2: The White Cliffs Of Dover/Papa Niccolini/The Sailor With The Navy Blue EyesReginald DixonGranada, Slough

3/8 Wurlitzer
NTOT Kinura (NCS206)1989
I Only Have Eyes For YouLen RawleGranada, Slough

3/8 Wurlitzer
Tonawanda Sound (TWS2003)1988
‘A’ You’re AdorableRussell HolmesTown Hall, Burton-on-Trent

3/8 Wurlitzer
Sarum Sound (SSC136)1991
On the Quarter DeckJohn MannSouth Bank Wurlitzer

4/23 Wurlitzer
Odin Music (ODC012)c1990s
London By NightJohn GiacchiOrion Centre, Sydney

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Giacchi (COS274)1985
A Handful of KeysWalt StronyScottish Rite Temple, Oakland

3/19 Allen digital
Walt Strony (WSP-3)1987
You and IDudley SavageCompton House, Brey-on-Rhine, Germany

3/7 Compton
Sterma (KINO1)1995
My Hats On The Side Of My Head/When You’ve Got A Little Springtime In Your Heart/Celebratin’/We’ll All Go Riding On A RainbowDavid ShepherdOrgan Theatre, St Albans

3/6 Rutt
Location Recording Service (SAAMS 1008)1988

Episode 332 – Organs in the Mix

On this week’s show John Leeming delivers another organ plus showing how versatile the mighty cinema organ is with other instruments and musicians.

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Music Played

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Liberty Bell MarchUS Regimental Field Band & Gerhard GregorNDR studio, Hamburg

3/21 Welte
Alshire Records (S-5291)c1970
April in ParisDe Paul Wind Ensemble & Charlie BaloghRialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL

4/27 Barton
Joliet T.O Enthusiasts2002
Too YoungFela Sowande & Piano, RhythmHammond OrganLondon Records (RPS 39010)c1960
Love in BloomHarold Ramsay & Guitar, VocalistGranada, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer
Parlophone Records (R1972)1935
Bei Mir Bist Du SchönKlaus Wunderlich & Hubert Deuringer (accordion)Telefunken studio

Hammond
Bell Records (BLR89104)2002
In the Still of the NightGeorge Wright & SynthesiserHollywood Philharmonic Organ at George Wright Residence, Hollywood

4/28 Wurlitzer
Banda Records (DIDX2532)1987
We’ll Meet AgainVera Lynn & Arthur YoungNovachordDecca Records (F7268)1939

Episode 327 – Winners All

On this week’s show John Leeming delves into prize winners of the past and present most of who have won the American Theatre Organ Societies London & South Of England Chapters Young Organist Of The Year Competition.

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Shiny StockingsStephen VincentParamount 450 VTPO + EL90 Private recording2019
Take the A-TrainMichael WooldridgeRegal Edmonton

4/15 Christie
COS Tapes (COS106)1984
DaybreakSimon GledhillMaternity Hospital, Marston Green

3/10 Compton
COS Tapes (COS 102)1983
Ticket to RideJohn BarlowDale Hall Hampsthwaite

3/8 Wurlitzer
COS Tapes (COS110)1985
What I Did for LoveCarolyn RiddickThorngate Halls, Gosport

3/13 Compton
COS Tapes (COS108)1985
Stage CoachGeoff SolmanAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
COS Tapes (COS117)1989
Mink and PearlsIain FlitcroftGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
COS Tapes (COS113)1988
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley SquareAaron HawthorneAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
Private recording2020

Episode 322 – More Musical Memories

On this week’s show John Leeming continues recalling his musical memories with a few surprises on the way. John also pays tribute to organist Charles McNicol and composer Jerry Herman.

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Ain’t We Got FunGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/10 Wurlitzer
Dot Records (DLP-3712)1966
Deep PurpleDudley SavageRoyal/ABC Plymouth

3/8 Compton
Private recording1967
PerfidiaLen RawleParamount/Odeon, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Acorn Records (CF 245)1971
Easy Come, Easy GoHector OliveraFox Theatre, Atlanta GA

4/42 Möller
Eagle Associates Recording (EAR-10285)1980
Basin Street BluesDavid WilliamsGranada, Walthamstow

3/12 Christie
Private recording1981
Pedro the FishermanJohn AbsonThe Plough, Great Munden

4/11 Compton
Private recordingc1978
Tea for TwoCharles McNicolGranada, Bedford

3/8 Wurlitzer
Private recording1967
I’ve Got the World on a StringCharles McNicolRegent, Stotfold

3/13 Christie
Private recording1979
If He Walked into My LifeSimon GledhillTroxy, London

4/25 Wurlitzer
Private recording2020

Episode 314 – LIVE! From London

On this week’s show John Leeming LIVE – well almost. We are guests of the Cinema Organ Society this week as part of their regular Music & Picture evenings and John took to the microphones in front of a live audience! So sit back as John takes us down his memory lane and how his interest in the organ developed.

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
YoursSandy MacphersonBBC Theatre Organ No.2

5/27 Möller
Word Records (SH385)1980
Knightsbridge MarchReginald DixonTower Ballroom Blackpoool

2/10 Wurlitzer
Regal-Zonophone (MR1309)1934
Smart and CharmingGerhard Gregor‘Strato Organ’

Hammond
Polydor Records (46034)1958
Orgel RiffKlaus WunderlichHammond OrganBell Records (BLR89086)1999
The Flying ScotsmanSidney TorchGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
Doric Records (DO(S)1211)c1971
Mood IndigoJohn SengSt Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein

4/19 Wurlitzer-plus
Pipe Organ Presentations (POP113)2005
Estrellita/MistyCharles SmittonOdeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Private recording1967
Somewhere Over the RainbowAndrew GilbertGranada Walthamstow

3/12 Christie
Private recording1979
Sophisticated LadyCharlie BaloghOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/78 Wurlitzer
ERB Enterprises, Inc (ERB110)2000

Episode 309 – Down the Hatch!

On this week’s show John Leeming is back in his loft with a selection of gems from the past. So pour yourself a glass of your favourite organic drink as we say down the (loft) hatch!

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
The World Is Waiting for the SunriseHorace FinchOpera House, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private recording1957
Give Me the Simple Life Bryan RodwellBBC Playhouse, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private recording1981
Doll DanceG.T. PattmanAstoria Finsbury Park

3/12 Compton
Columbia Records (4649)1930
March of the ToysDonald ThorneGranada, Willesden

3/9 Christie
Decca Records (F-6848)c1935
Skylark/Georgia on My MindStanley WyllieGranada, Walthamstow

3/12 Christie
Private recording1990
Masquerade (Loeb)Alex TaylorGranada, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer
Decca Records (F-3257)1932
Hot Dog RagThe ClaviolinesDecca studio Decca Records (F-10076)c1954
I Got It Bad and That Ain’t GoodTom HazletonDolby House, Holbeach

3/9 Compton-plus
Private recording1987
Philanderer/Happy Days Are Here AgainJack HelyerBBC Jubilee Chapel, Hoxton

5/27 Möller
Private recording1957

Episode 305 – Organically Inclusive

On this week’s show John Leeming its taking a look at the mighty organ with Cornet, Piano, Band, Technics, Accordion, Yamaha and much more!

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
I Couldn’t Sleep a Wink Last NightJohn Seng, Bobby Hackett (cornet)Loderhose Studio

4/36 Wurlitzer
Good Music Co. (A-26656)1995
Keep Your Sunny Side Up Harry Farmer EnsembleDecca recording studio

Hammond, Piano & Rhythm
Decca (DFE-6219)c1957
My Persian RosebudQuentin Maclean & Jack Hylton bandPavilion, Shepherds Bush

4/17 Compton
HMV (B5391)1927
My Silent LoveJim Roseveare & Peter Mintun (piano)Paramount, Oakland

4/27 Wurlitzer
Premier Recordings (PRCD-1060)1997
Night HawkBrian SharpBBC Playhouse, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer & Technics Pro 90
Private recording1992
Dizzy FingersSidney Bright Music (?)BBC recording studio

Novachord, Hammond, Accordion
Private recording1965
I Go to RioRob RichardsSenate, Detroit

4/36 Wurlitzer & Yamaha FX-20
Rob Richards (RR1001CD)1995
Music, Music, MusicThe Three Suns with Alfredo MendezParamout, New York (probably)

4/36 Wurlitzer
RCA Victor (LPM-1543)c1957
I Should Have Known You Years AgoRobin Richmond & Julie Dawn (Vocal)Gaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
Private recording1975

Episode 301 – Vinyl Ventures

On this week’s show John Leeming ventures into the word of vinyl. Theres familiar favourites and some unusual finds, so sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of the cinema organ!

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Standing on the CornerWilliam DaviesGranada, Kingston-upon-Thames

3/10 Wurlitzer
Music for Pleasure (MFP 50118)1974
 Ain’t Misbehavin’ Bryan RodwellGranada, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer
Ventures in Sound (VIS B-3)c1957
Lullaby of the LeavesDan BellomyOrgan Grinder, Portland, Oregon

4/44 Wurlitzer
Power Pipes (BP 101)c1983
Piccolo PeteDel CastilloWiltern Theatre, Los Angeles

4/37 Kimball
Concert Recording (CR-0028)c1968
My Melody of LoveDonn ClaytonCapn’s Galley Pizza, Seattle

3/17 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-0140)c1980
There’s a Blue Ridge Round My Heart, VirginiaRon CurtisDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton
Crystal (CRY 3017)1968
JulieTerence CaseyRitz, Belfast

4/10 Compton
Deroy (1243)1975
LauraRay BohrParamout, New York (probably)

4/36 Wurlitzer
RCA Victor  (LPM-1306)1956

Episode 300 – TOENC @ 300

On this week’s show we celebrate 300 shows with a bumper programme lasting a full hour. We throw spotlight on the archives, Hammond Electronic and up-to-date sounds! The show also features a rare chat between Damon, Nigel & John.

Here’s to the next 300!

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Music played 

TrackArtistOrganRecord LabelYear
Happy Days Are Here AgainDamon CoxBarry Earl Residence, Leighton Buzzard

3/15 Wurlitzer
Damon Cox Archive2019
Tiger RagReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Damon Cox Archive1958
‘Top Of The Bill’ SelectionReginald Porter-BrownRitz Richmond

3/8 Wurlitzer
Damon Cox Archive1965
Dance Of The Blue MarionettesGerald ShawRegal/Odeon Marble Arch, London

4/37 Christie
Damon Cox Archive1951
The Hedge HopperThe Music Of Jerry Allen & His TrioHammond ElectronicRex Recordings – Highnote Ltd2010
Rain ShadowsBryan Rodwell & BBC Big BandBig Band & Hammond Electronic Private Recording (Tim Wills)1983
Rio ChambiraDavid LoweStreatham Ice Rink

Hammond C3 
COS Tapes (COS104)1984
Coffee In The Morning And Kisses At Night/Through The Courtesy Of Love/Let’s Fall In Love Nigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton
COS Tapes (COS114)1988
I Cover The WaterfrontLen RawleMusical Museum, Brentford

3/12 Wurlitzer
Tonawanda Sound (TWS 2018D)2000
Alone Again, NaturallyMark LaflinNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/9 Wurlitzer
Laflin Productions (ML001)2012
Cha Cha Cha: Mangos/Swinging Down The LanePhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD108)2001
My Old FlameChris McPheeCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/29 Wurlitzer
Chris McPhee (CMCD003)1999
You Don’t Like It – Not MuchJim RiggsBarton TBC1991
I Concentrate on YouSimon Gledhill Century II Wichita

4/38 Wurlitzer
Wichita Theatre Organ Inc (WTOS438)2009
My Heart Belongs To Daddy/Lets Do It/Let’s Misbehave Robert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
Wolfe Productions (WPCD 17)2011