Episode 518 – Latin

This week Damon features the rhythms of Latin America including a mystery item!

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Music Played

BrazilVic HammettTown Hall Buckingham

3/10 Wurlitzer
Musiqua2015
WaveGeorge BlackmoreKitchen Bros Garage Diss

3/19 Wurlitzer
COS Tapes (COS103)1983
The Girl From IpanemaCharlie BaloghOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/78 Wurlitzer
ERB Enterprises, Inc (ERB110)2000
MYSTERY ITEMMYSTERY ITEMMYSTERY ITEMMYSTERY ITEM
JealousyRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
Thursford Enterprises Ltd (TECD 01)1989
So NiceLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer
Columbia Records – EMI Records (SCX 6314)1969
Samba: Copacabana/Eso BesoPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD95)1999
Besame MuchoNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Amberlee Records Ltd (ALM 312)1982
Choo Choo SambaDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer
OS Digital (OS239)1998

Episode 505 – All Original

This week Damon spotlights some of the lesser heard original installations.

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Music Played

Collection Of Can CansAndrew FennerOdeon Hammersmith

4/15 Compton
Concert Recording (CR 0059)1969
Cheek To CheekMichael WooldridgeGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1982
Cheekie ChappieSimon GledhillDreamland Cinema, Margate

4/19 Compton-Noterman
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1993
Belle Of The BallGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton
Musiqua2015
Love For SaleLen RawleTown Hall Watford

3/16 Compton
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1994
Teddy Bears’ Rave-UpNigel OgdenPlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton
COS Tapes (COS119)1988
Body And SoulLyn LarsenOpera House, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (Tom Herd)1977
Hot Pipes Part 1 – The Toy Trumpet/I’m Gettin’ Sentimental Over You/The Snake CharmerSidney TorchGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
Piping Hot (PH2007)2013

Episode 500 – Show 500!

This week Damon is joined by James Mclean as they read your requests to celebrate the 500th edition of the show.

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Music Played

Smiling Through/The Boyfriend SelectionDudley SavageRoyal/ABC Plymouth

3/8 Compton
TOEnc Archive (N.O)
March: HolyroodRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records
(GRCD 79
1996
YesterdaysAshley MillerRadio City Music Hall, New York City NY

4/58 Wurlitzer
CSP (CL 945)1957
CherokeeBryan RodwellHammond OrganTOEnc Archive (JL)1974
This Is My Song/I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight/I Left My Heart In San Francisco/Jeepers CreepersReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (DMC)1967
Gold And Silver WaltzPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records
(GRCD80)
1996
StardustSidney TorchGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
Decca Record Company
(SPA 195)
1972
The Girl From Ipanema/Choo Choo SambaDavid LoweRegal/Scala Rotherham

3/9 Conacher
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1983
On Green Dolphin StreetBert van den BrinkMuziekcentrum van de Omroep, Hilversum, Holland

4/20 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording2020
Night And DayGeorge WrightChicago Theatre, Chicago IL

4/29 Wurlitzer
BANDA CD (61949)1991
‘Rosalie’ Selection: Rosalie/In The Still Of The Night/Who knows?Henry CroudsonParamount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Regal Zonophone (MR 2840)1938
Jealousy Douglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’
Cinema Organ Society (COS126)2001
Rain On The RoofRichard HillsSouthbank Polytechnic, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
Cinema Organ Society (COS S01)2005
Wedding Of The Painted DollNicholas MartinTurners Musical Merry-Go-Round

3/19 Wurlitzer
Turners Entertainments Ltd (TMM18CD)1997
Blue MoonLen RawleMarine Arcade, Douglas, Isle Of Man

2/10 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Recording2019
Sales TalkStanley TudorGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1960

Episode 495 – 2023!

Happy New Year! On this first show of 2023, Damon has a rag bag of tracks!

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Music Played

NagasakiThomas TrotterTown Hall, Birmingham

4m 90 Speaking Stops Willis
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1986
Juliet Bravo/ThunderbirdsMichael WooldridgeBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1986
These Foolish ThingsSimon GledhillEMD/Granada Walthamstow, London

3/12 Christie
John Leeming Archive1971
S’ WonderfulLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1985
NancyBryan RodwellThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1989
Streets Of LondonRobert WolfeSouthbank Polytechnic, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
COS Tapes (COS 112)1988
Darktown Strutters BallPhil KelsallTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N.O)1986

Episode 494 – Farewell Nigel Ogden

After 42 years of broadcasting, Nigel Ogden is hanging up his microphones and mixers for the last time. Join Damon as he chats to Nigel and features music all played on the BBC Wurlitzer.

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Music Played

From This Moment OnNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1981
DowntownNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
Stompin’ At The Savoy/9:20 SpecialRobin RichmondBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
Regency RompErnest BroadbentBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1981
Two GuitarsLouis MordishBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1981
They Cant That Away From MeWilliam DaviesBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1985
You Stepped Out Of A DreamBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
Down Forget Me Not LaneNigel Ogden & Johnny RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
NDO Project (CD 207)2018
Waldmare MarchDavid LoweBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1980
Happy TalkSimon GledhillBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1983
I Could Be The OneLen RawleBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1984
The Most Beautiful Girl In The World/Music To Watch Girls ByPhil KelsallBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
My WayPeter JebsonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1983
Tea For Two/Singing In The Rain/I’m Gonna Charleston Back To CharlestonRobert WolfeBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1984
The Song Has EndedNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1988

Episode 484 – Pizza & Pipes

This week Damon features the sounds of organs in Pizza Parlours in the hands of American and British organists.

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Music Played

In The MoodLew WilliamsOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ 3/23 & Organ Stop Pizza, Pheonix AZ

4/29 Wurlitzer
Organ Stop Pizza (OSP 106)1979
Manha De Carnival Bill ThomsonRoaring 20’s Pizza Restaurant, Grand Rapids, MI

3/30 Wurlitzer
Ronson Records (RT-104)
Everything’s In Rhythm With My HeartDavid LobbanOrgan Grinder, Toronto

3/12 Wurlitzer
World Records/Silver Knight Productions (WRC-400)1978
Frasquita SerenadeLen RawleCap’ns Galley Pizza Parlour, Redwood City CA

4/18 Wurlitzer
Tonawanda Sound. (TWS 1003)1976
Dancing In The SunGeorge BlackmoreOrgan Power No. 2 San Diego CA

5/27 Möller
Doric Recordings (DO (Q) 1503)
AvalonVic HammettCap’ns Galley Pizza Parlour, Redwood City CA

4/18 Wurlitzer
Doric Recording (1401)
Somethings Gotta GiveBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer
WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-107)1996
Dancing QueenZach FrameOrgan Piper Music Palace, Milwaukee WI

3/30 Kimbal/Wurlitzer
C-2 Productions LLC (zf0001)2018

Episode 476 – Ancient Tapes & Discs

On this week’s show John Leeming delves into his archive full of ancient Tapes & Discs.

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Music Played

Love and MarriageDudley SavageABC Cinema, Plymouth

3/8 Compton
Private recording (Dudley Savage)c1995
Nobody Does It BetterLen Rawle & ‘Duke’ Blatchly (trumpet)Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London

4/16 Wurlitzer
Tonawanda Sound (TWS2002)c1995
I Got Rhythm/Someone to Watch Over MeArmsbee BancroftAstra Theatre, Llandudno

3/8 Christie
COS Archive (Bill Ravenall)1983
I Left My Heart in San FranciscoRoy BentleyAstra Theatre, Llandudno

3/8 Christie
Private Recording (Roy Bentley)c1975
Don’t Ever Walk in the ShadowsThe Organ, the Dance Band and MeEMI Studio, Abbey Road, London

3/8 Compton
Parlophone (F1946)1943
MoonglowCor SteynTesselschade Church, Hilversum, NL

5/27 Möller
Private Recording1965
Stranger on the ShoreHubert SelbyThursford Collection

3/19 Wurlitzer
Thursford Enterprises (TE03)1978
Spooky Takes a HolidayDudley BeavenGranada Theatre, Welling

3/8 Wurlitzer
Archive recording (BBC)1939
Stella by StarlightBill ThomsonParamount Theatre, Oakland

4/27 Wurlitzer
Private recording (John Leeming)1983

Episode 448 – My Romance

Valentines day is not that far of, so heres a romantic selection of music to woo your loved one!

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Music Played

A Romantic Guy IJim RoseveareOriental Theatre, Portland OR

3/13 Wurlitzer
Gamba Records (JI01-R)1966
Waltz: Romantic PrincessJoseph SealMusical Museum, Brentford

3/12 Wurlitzer
Gold Star – Rediffusion (15-81)1978
RomanceLen RawleFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Tonawanda Sound (TWS 2017D)1997
The Lady Seeks RomanceNigel OgdenNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/12 Wurlitzer
CrescendO (CDHLW1004)1996
I’ll Take RomanceTom SheenRichard Loderhouse Studio NY

4/38 Wurlitzer
Renwick Records (MO8P-0175)2006
Isn’t It RomanticChris ElliotShea’s Buffalo Theatre, Buffalo, New York

4/28 Wurlitzer
CPE Productions (CPE-104CD)1992
My RomanceBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton
Warner Bros. Records (WS 1533)1963
A Fine RomanceRex KouryNethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, Los Angeles CA

4/25 Wurlitzer
National Custom Recording Inc (NCR 12-1124)

Episode 435 – Miller Magic

On this week’s show Damon features the music associated with Glenn Miller.

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Music Played

Chattanooga Choo ChooLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer
Tonawanda Sound (TWS 1000)1972
At LastPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD58)1993
String Of PearlsLew WilliamsOrgan Stop Pizza, Phoenix AZ

4/29 Wurlitzer
Organ Stop Pizza (OSP 106)1979
Tuxedo JunctionJackie BrownGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-SO58)
Serenade In BlueMichael Wooldridge & Jayden VicareyTroxy Stepney London

4/25 Wurlitzer
Private Recording2019
American PatrolDouglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’
RCA International (INTS 1333)1971
Moonlight SerenadeBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer
WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-105)1990
In The MoodWalt StronyVince & Pat Aveni Residence, Cleveland OH

4/60 Wurlitzer
Walt Strony2013

Episode 433 – Mood Indigo

The music of Duke Ellington is the sole feature on this show. One of the most famous jazz writers of his time, composer of many hits including Caravan, Satin Doll, Sophisticated Lady and more!

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Music Played

CaravanBryan RodwellGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer
Ventures In Sound (VIS-B3)
Mood IndigoJohn SengSt. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein IL

4/23 Howell-Wurlitzer
Concert Recording (CR-0057)
I’m Beginning To See The LightLen RawleFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
The Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust (LTOT 8621)1986
I Got It Bad and That Ain’t GoodTom HazletonSouthbank Polytechnic, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
COS Tapes (SBW401)1988
Satin DollNigel OgdenAstra Theatre, Llandudno

3/8 Christie
COS Tapes (COS101)1983
Sophisticated LadyCharlie BaloghOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/78 Wurlitzer
ERB Enterprises, Inc (ERB110)2000
It Don’t Mean A ThingJonas NordwallOrgan Grinder Resturant, Portland, Oregon

4/27 Wurlitzer
Organ Grinder (JN110CD)