Keith Beckingham

Episode 671 – All Original Part 4

This week Damon continues his series looking at UK original Installations that have survived.

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Music Played

Theres No Business Like ShowinessMichael WooldridgeGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2026
Blue Moon/Bugle Call RagDamon CoxGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2026
Yesterday/Can’t Buy Me LoveMichael WooldridgeGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive2026
‘The Boyfriend’ Selection: The Boy Friend/A Room In Bloomsbury/Fancy Forgetting/It’s Never Too Late To Fall In Love/I Could Be Happy With YouKeith BeckinghamGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1968
By A Sleepy LagoonJohn MannGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Wayne Ivany Collection
Play To My GipsyVic HammettGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Wayne Ivany Collection
Fate In Santa LuciaLouis MordishGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1992
Says My HeartDamon CoxGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2026

Episode 666 – Catch-up with Keith

This week Damon catches up with Keith Beckingham.

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Music Played

1. Garden In The Rain
2. Bye Bye Blackbird
3. Caravan
4. I Cover The Waterfront
5. Time Was

All tracks above played by Keith Beckingham on the 3/13 Wurlitzer in the Town Hall, Clydebank in 2004 ( Chow Productions COCD102). Signature Tune recorded on the Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn 3c/9 Wurlitzer in 2018.

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 617 – King Cole

This week Robert Hope-Jones features music associated with Nat King Cole.

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Music Played

Straighten Up and Fly RightEarl GrantHammond OrganDecca (DL 12058)1968
Lush LifeGeorge WrightAvenue Theatre, San Francisco

3/14? Wurlitzer		Private1968
Our Love is Here to StayDudley SavageABC Cinema Plymouth

3/8 Compton + Melotone		BBC
To the Ends of the EarthKeith BeckinghamTown Hall Clydebank

3/13 Wurlitzer		COCD1022004
Almost Like Being In LoveClark WilsonCentury II Convention Center, Wichita

4/37 Wurlitzer		1666
StardustSydney TorchGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer		DECCA (SPA 195)1972
Thou SwellStephen VincentYamaha/Paramount VTPOPrivate1666
Mona LisaLynn LarsenPlummer Auditorium

4/37 Wurlitzer
Route 66Jim RiggsYe Olde Pizza Joynt, California

3/13 Wurlitzer

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 571 – Remembering John Smallwood

This week Damon is joined by David Lowe as they pay tribute to John Smallwood.

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Music Played

Coronation ScottDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS239)1998
AgainDavid ShepherdNew Gallery Regent Street, London

2/8 Wurlitzer		COS Tapes (COS120)1991
They Can’t Take That Away From MeTom HazletonSouthbank Polytechnic, London

4/24 Wurlitzer		COS Tapes (SBW401)1988
Portrait Of A Toy SoliderDudley BeavanGranada, Woolwich

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (John Leeming)1938
The Heather On The HillKeith BeckinghamNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/9 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2018
Just One Of Those ThingsMark LaflinNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/9 Wurlitzer		Laflin Productions
(ML001)		2012
LauraCatherine DrummondNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/9 Wurlitzer		Cathrine Drummond Records (CRCD4)2003

Episode 569 – It was acceptable in the 90’s

This week Damon features tracks recorded in the 90’s

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Music Played

Another OpeningMichael MaineTown Hall Portslade

3/18 Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1994
Fools Rush InBryan RodwellButtermarket Shrewsbury

3/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1991
Aint MissbehavinNigel OgdenOrgan Theatre, St. Albans

3/6 Rutt		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1996
My RomanceKeith BeckinghamSouthbank Polytechnic, London 4/24 WurlitzerPrivate Recording (N.O Archive)1993
DardanellaDavid LoweNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/11 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1991
Rotten RowDavid ShepherdGuildhall Southampton

4/50 Compton (Dual Console)		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1995
Put Em In A BoxDudley SavageSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1996
On The Sunny Side Of The StreetRichard HillsCivic Auditorium, San Gabriel, Hollywood CA

3/16 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1996
Celtic SnapshotsMichael WooldridgeAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (N.O Archive)1994
12th Street RagSimon GledhillAllen Computer Organ, Snape Maltings, SuffolkPrivate Recording (N.O Archive)1990

Episode 566 – Shuffling

This week Damon features music chosen by shuffle.

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Music Played

Love for SaleMichael WooldridgeButtermarket Shrewsbury

3/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive (N Ogden)1989
My Heart Stood StillDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3/6 Compton		COS Tapes (COS 107)1984
I’ve Got A Pocket Full Of DreamsBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer		WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-106)1992
Falling In Love AgainLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		Concert Recording (CR-0082)
Tuxedo JunctionJackie BrownGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Concert Recording (CR-SO58)
I’m Getting Sentimental Over YouKeith BeckinghamTown Hall Clydebank

3/13 Wurlitzer		Chow Productions (COCD102)2004
If I Could Be With YouGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/14 Wurlitzer		BANDA CD (BA-109759-2)1997
At Sundown/Peg O’ My HeartReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Readers Digest (617-ES-1)1968
Viennese Waltz: Waltzing In The Clouds/Two Hearts In Waltz Time/My Song Of LovePhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD136)2011

Episode 459 – They Can’t Take That Away From Me

Damon indulges himself this week with some current favourite tracks this week!

Music Played

The CharlestonBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer		Music Palace Productions (MPP-1002)
Jitterbug WaltzDave WickerhamJohn Dickinson High School, Wilmington DE

3/66 Kimball		Dickinson Theatre Organ Society (DTOS901)2000
Empty Saddles In The Old CoralVic HammettGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Audicord (ACD 232)1980
Dancing In The DarkJim RoseveareParamount Oakland CA

4/27 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1983
Plink, Plank, PlunkPierre PallaAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		Private Recording1958
They Can’t Take That Away From MeBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Doric Recording (DO 1421)1980
Time WasKeith BeckinghamTown Hall Clydebank

3/13 Wurlitzer		Chow Productions (COCD102)2004
Rhumba: Close Your Eyes/History Of LovePhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD125)2006
Three Coins In The FountainReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		One-Up (EMI Records) (OU 2132)1976
Something’s Gotta GiveGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer		Westlake Productions/BANDA CD (BA-520042)2004

Episode 447 – 50-50

On this week’s show John Leeming stages a 50-50 show with an even distribution of pipes and electronics!

Music Played

Back Bay ShuffleLyn LarsenSanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL

5/80 Wurlitzer		Hopeful Heart Inc (HHP-203)2005
These Foolish ThingsKeith BeckinghamHammond spinetHammond Organ Co (LYN 565)c1965
Blue MoonDavid LoweNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/12 Wurlitzer		John Leeming Collection1991
Keep Your Sunny Side UpHarry Farmer’s Rhythm EnsembleHammondDecca Records (DFE 6219)c1955
Bei mir bist Du schönKlaus Wunderlich & Herbert DeuringerHammond & Accordion Bell Records (BLR 89 104)2001
PrimeroGerald ShawTrocadero, Elephant & Castle

4/21 Wurlitzer		Private recording (COS Archive)1958
Have You Met Miss Jones?Philip LeaderHammond SK2Phil Leader recording2021
Oh By JingoRon RhodeRialto Square Theatre, Joliet IL

4/27 Barton		JATOE Records2001
The Sound of MusicSteve VincentYamaha Stagea & Paramount 450Steve Vincent Recordings2022