Episode 611 – Hammond Half Hour

This week John Leeming features Hammond electronic organs.

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Music Played

Happy Days are Here Again (signature tune)Thomas de WitteHammond C3Private recording2022
Something’s Gotta Give/Ain’t She SweetRobin RichmondHammond organ with rhythmNixa Records (NPL 18022)1958
Let’s Fall in Love/The Very Thought Of YouNigel OgdenHammond H100Grasmere Records (GRCD131)2009
Springtime DreamsGerhard GregorHammond organ with rhythm playersPolydor Records (46034 LPHM)1957
Alligator CrawlHarold Smart QuartetHammond organ with instrumentalistsParlophone Records (GEP 8589)c1957
When Sunny Gets BlueJohn FergusonHammond and pianoMark Herman Productions (MH 1002)2008
Don’t Get Around Much Any MoreDan BellomyHammond B3 with percussionDan Bellomy Productions (DBP-1)2001
Sweet LorraineKlaus Wunderlich and Hubert DeuringerHammond with accordion and rhythm playersBell Records (BLR 89104)2001
It All Depends on YouBuddy ColeHammond with rhythm playersJasmine Records (JASCD 185)2011
Moonlight SerenadeBryan RodwellHammond X5 with percussionThe Organist Encores (TOENC001)2019

Episode 523 – Pipes and Plug-Ins

This week John Leeming features a combination pipes and electronics.

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Music Played

I’m in the Mood for LoveMichael WooldridgeParamount 332 VTPOMerlin Productions (MPCD 109)2011
Music, Music, MusicEddie RuhierLondon South Bank University

4/25 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Geoff Day)c1990
Eternally/Barwick Green/Out of the Blue/You Were Made for MeJohn BowreyStreatham Ice Rink

Hammond C3 + 2 x PR200 cabinets
Private recording (David Lowe)1964
SkylinerDavid LoweLondon South Bank University

4/24 Wurlitzer
Private recording (John Leeming)c1984
Moving SouthBryan Rodwell and the BBC Big BandBBC Pebble Mill Studio, Birmingham

Hammond
Private recording (BBC/Tim Wills)
You Made Me Love YouJackie BrownGranada, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer
Organ of the Month Club1960s
Some Enchanted EveningJohn MannNDR Studio, Hamburg

3/29 Welte
Private recording (NDR/John Mann)2002
IllusionKlaus WunderlichHammond C3Bell Records (BLR 89 099)2001

Episode 501 – Mine

This week Damon contrasts to last weeks show by playing some of his recent favourites.

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Music Played

Just One More Time/Boom Boom Boomerang/Hey Mr BanjoReginald DixonTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Rex Recordings (REXX 332)2009
Can I Forget You?Nigel OgdenAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1985
Foxtrott-Medley: Unter Einem Regenschirm Am Abend/Du Glaubst Mir Nicht, Daß Ich Dich Liebe/Wenn Ein Junger Mann KommtKlaus WunderlichHammond C3Telefunken (SLE 14 315-P)1964
Beguine: Till I Waltz Again With You/Harbour Lights/Mucho, Mucho, MuchoCor SteynThe Magic OrganEMI Records (LC 0542)1989
Boogie-Medley: Montmartre-Melodie/Airport BoogieLars TiseliusHammond ElectronicDecca (NX 121)
Trapease WaltzGeorge BlackmoreRitz Luton

3/8 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1973
MineGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/29 Wurlitzer
Dot Records (DLP 3612)1965
The Trolley SongBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer
WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-106)1992

Episode 472 – From two Continents

On this week’s show John Leeming focuses on organs in the US and continental Europe!

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Music Played

Jeepers CreepersSimon GledhillCollége Claparéde, Geneva

3/8 Wurlitzer
AAOCCC Geneva2017
It Looks Like Rain in Cherry Blossom LaneBuddy NolanEmbassy, Fort Wayne, IN

3/15 Page
Concert Recording (CR0071)c1970
CrazyJohn MannNDR Studio, Hamburg

3/21 Welte
Private Recording (John Mann)2002
Who?Kay McAbeeRobert Wheeler Residence, Lockport IL

3/15 Wicks
Concert Recording (CR0079)c1970
Swing AgainKlaus WunderlichHammond organBell Records (BLR89117)2010
Mr Anthony’s BoogieFlorian HutterSkalleblle Centret, Denmark

Wersi Atlantis
Florian Hutter Recordings2017
So RareDick SchrumCarl Greer Inn, Sacramento, CA

4/16 Robert Morton
Concert Recording (CR0119)c1971
Blue TwilightJohn GiacchiRialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL

4/27 Barton
JATOE Recordings2001
Bel Ami/Taking a Chance on LoveDudley SavageCompton House, Brey-on-Rhein

3/7 Compton
Dudley Savage Recordings (KINO1)1995
Dancing TambourineLyn LarsenSanfillipo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL

5/80 Wurlitzer
Hopeful Heart Recordings (HHP203)2001

Episode 447 – 50-50

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

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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

Episode 431 – Let’s Break The Good News

On this week’s show Damon has chosen some of his favourite tracks.

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Music Played

Let’s Break The Good NewsSimon GledhillNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer
Crescendo (CDHLW 1007)2011
It’s Been a Long, Long TimeBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer
WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-105)1990
About A Quarter ‘Til NineDave WickerhamJohn Dickinson High School, Wilmington DE

3/66 Kimball
Dickinson Theatre Organ Society (DTOS901)2000
I Guess I’ll Have To Change My Plan/PleaseRobert WolfeLowery ElectronicWolfe Productions (WPCD 15)2010
BluesetteBryan RodwellHammond X66CBS (S 64694)
RioKlaus WunderlichHammond H100Bell Records (BLR 89 117)2010
JavaChris McPheeCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/29 Wurlitzer
Chris McPhee (CMCD003)1999
On Green Dolphin Street/On The Sunny Side Of The StreetChris PowellKarrinyup Community Centre, Perth, Australia

3/20 Wurlitzer
CMP Productions (CMPCD05)2002
Chinatown, My ChinatownPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Crimson Productions (CRIMCD79)1999

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