Episode 556 – A bit random

This week Damon has a random selection of tracks.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

March Of The CardsChris McPheeOrion Centre, Sydney

3/17 Wurlitzer
Chris McPhee (CMCD002)1995
Memory Lane/Tea For TwoReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Readers Digest (617-ES-1)1968
Girl TalkJohn SengSt. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein IL

4/23 Howell-Wurlitzer
Hot Pipes (HO3001)2017
Night RideGeorge WrightRialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA

2/14 Wurlitzer
BANDA CD (BA-109759-2)1997
Just Lovin’ YouLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer
Columbia Records – EMI Records (SCX 6314)1969
Nice ‘N’Easy/Too Marvellous For WordsMichael WooldridgeNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer
Merlin Productions2012
Italian Serenade/Serenade In The NightNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD135)2011
Sentimental JourneyBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer
WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-106)1992
Opus One/It Don’t Mean A Thing (If it Ain’t Got That Swing)Phil KelsallButtermarket Shrewsbury

3/8 Wurlitzer
Langdale Records (LANCD 89)1999

Episode 555 – Spotlight: AVRO Calling

This week Damon spotlights the organ originally installed in the AVRO radio studios in Hilversum, Holland.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

In the MillPierre PallaAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (Peter Koppe)1961
Demonstartion of the ranksLen RawleAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (Jaap Jonker)1972
For You/Oklahoma selectionErnest BroadbentAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Stemra (HJPB001-1)1977
PoncianaNigel OgdenAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1985
Doll MedleyGoerge BlackmoreAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (Peter Koppe)1981
Hot DogPatrick HopperMuziekcentrum van de Omroep, Hilversum, Holland

4/20 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (Peter Koppe)2019

Episode 553 – It was acceptable in the 80’s

This week Damon features another show with tracks recorded in the 80’s

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Today I Feel So Happy/Button Up Your OvercoatDudley SavageDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1987
Donegal Cradle SongStanley WyllieSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Animal Medley: Teddy Bears Picnic/Pink Panther/Hot DogSimon GledhillRegal Edmonton

4/15 Christie
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Someone To Watch Over MeNigel OgdenEMD/Granada Walthamstow, London

3/12 Christie
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Quickstep Medley: Bye Bye Blackbird/California Here I Come/Nobody Sweetheart/Somebody Stole My Gal/Pack Up Your TroublesDouglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Foxtrot Medley: Till/The Glory Of Love/I’ve Heard That Song BeforeErnest BroadbentAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/10 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
Quickstep Medley: Happy Days Are Here Again/Toot Toot Tootsie/Boo HooPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1985
The Way We WereLen RawleBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
You Stepped Out Of A DreamBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1982

Episode 548 – Cosy

This week Robert Hope-Jones starts his contribution to 2024 in a cosy mood.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

By the Fire SideJim RoservereWiltern Theatre, Los Angeles

4/37 Kimball
Cambria (CD-1040)
Sentimental JourneyEverette NorseFox Theatre, San Fransico

4/36 Wurlitzer
Private Recording1960
Put Your Head On My ShoulderBarry BakerTrinity Presbyterian Church, San Diego

4/24 Wurlitzer
Private Recording2002
It’s the Natural Thing to DoRon CurtisParamount Organ Studio, Bolton

4/10 Compton
ARGO-SPA 3441974
The Christmas SongChristian Elliott4/50 Paramount VTPOPrivate
Five Minutes More/Hot ToddyDudley SavageABC Cinema Plymouth

3/8 Compton
Private
Winter SunsetNigel OgdenSt John Vianney, Clayhall

3/7 Compton
COS 1141988

Episode 547 – Meet the Ladies

This week Damon starts 2024 by introducing you to the ladies – musically of course!

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

NolaBryan RodwellGranada, Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (John Leeming)1978
Nancy (With The Laughing Face)Michael WooldridgeNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer
Merlin Productions2012
LouiseDan BellomyCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/29 Wurlitzer
2009
RubyGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena

CA 3/27 Wurlitzer
Westlake Productions/BANDA CD (BA-520042)2004
Have You Met Miss Jones?Buddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton
Warner Bros. Records (WS 1533)1963
Sweet Georgia BrownVic HammettTown Hall Buckingham

3/10 Wurlitzer
Musiqua2015
LauraJoseph SealPiano Museum, Brentford

3/12 Wurlitzer
Golden House – PYE Records (GH 609)1975
Stella By StarlightPierre Palla & Bep RowoldAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton
Private Recording (YouTube)1966
Sweet Sue/DinahNigel OgdenDe Poort Technical College, Rotterdam

3/11 Standaart
Private Recording (NO Archive)1985

Episode 546 – A Perfect Party

This week Damon ends 2023 in party mood with some themed party music!

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Lets Make It A PartyNoel BriggsGranada Kingston, London

3c/10 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Brian Elliot)1967
That Certain PartyVic HammettCap’ns Galley Pizza Parlour, Redwood City CA

4/18 Wurlitzer
Doric Recording
(1401)
Baby’s Birthday PartyChris McPheeOrion Centre, Sydney

3/17 Wurlitzer
Chris McPhee (CMCD002)1995
At The Panda’s PartySidney TorchGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer
Piping Hot (PH2007)2013
In Party MoodKevin MorganTown Hall Ossett

3/13 Compton-Christie
Audicord (ACD241)2000
Champagne For TwoEna BagaWurlitzer Lodge, Northolt, London

3/19 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980
Pink ChampagneNigel Ogden & John RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
NDO Project (CD 207)2018
Birdie DanceRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
Thursford Enterprises Ltd (TE 09)1982
AgadooPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (EG 2402711)1985
The Party’s OverRichard HillsSouthbank Polytechnic, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
Cinema Organ Society (COS 124)1998
After You’ve GoneNoel BriggsGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Tom Herd)1973

Episode 545 – Merry Christmas from the Archive

This week Damon dips into the archives to bring you a festive show with lots of christmassy goodies from the past.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Sleigh RideThomas TrotterTown Hall, Birmingham

4m 90 Speaking Stops Willis
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
The Christmas SongMichael WooldridgeAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1993
Dance Of The IciclesGeorge BlackmoreBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980
Christmas Rendezvous SelectionBryan RodwellGranada, Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1958
Fairy On The ClockDavid LoweWyton House, Huntingdon

4/15 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
Brazilian Sleigh BellsDavid ShepherdWurlitzer Lodge, Northolt, London

3/19 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980
Marys Boy ChildNigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1993
BobsledHector OliveraFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980

Episode 537 – It was acceptable in the 90’s

This week Damon features tracks recorded in the 90’s

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Bandstand MarchDavid ShepherdGuildhall Southampton

4/50 Compton (Dual Console)
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1994
Speak To Me Of LoveStanley WyllieSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1994
Scintillating StarsIain FlitcroftAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1990
Be My LoveMichael MaineTown Hall Portslade

3/18 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1990
HarlemSimon GledhillDreamland Cinema, Margate

4/19 Compton-Noterman
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1993
Blue MoonDudley SavageSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1996
ClarabellaWilliam DaviesBBC Maida Vale Studios

4/14 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1996
Keep SmilingNigel OgdenCivic Auditorium, Pasadena CA

5/28 Möller
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1997
DelicadioPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1991

Episode 526 – TV Themes

This week Damon features a selection of nostalgic and famous TV themes.

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

Thunderbirds ThemeDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer
OS Digital (OS239)1998
Aqua Marina/Theme From Star Trek/The Muppet Show ThemePhil KelsallAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD130)2008
Theme From EmmerdaleReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
One-Up (EMI Records) (OU 2069)1975
Themes From ‘Allo,’Allo/Last Of The Summer Wine/Oh Doctor BeechingPeter JebsonButtermarket Shrewsbury

3/8 Wurlitzer
Audicord (AC233)1996
An Ordinary Copper (Dixon Of Dock Green)George BlackmoreThe Plough, Great Munden

3/11 Compton
Music For Pleasure (MFP 1311)1969
Dr Kildare/Z-Cars/Blue Star (Medic Theme)/Happy Joe (BBC TV Series Comedy Playhouse)Nigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records
(GRCD135)
2011

Episode 524 – Design Inspirations

This week Damon features instruments that have inspired the development of his Standaart – as well a the first sounds from this instrument!

You can use the above player or subscribe/download from a service below

Music Played

March: Tigers TailReginald DixonEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer
Archive Recording (TOEnc)1958
Moonlight In VermontDamon CoxTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Private Recording2023
I’m The One/Thank You/There I’ve Said It Again/The Last Day In SeptemberBobby PaganRitz Richmond

3/8 Wurlitzer
Archive Recording (N.O)1964
Laura/Frenesí/You Moved Right InJospeh SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer
Archive Recording (N.O)????
PlayboyDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3c/6 Compton
Archive Recording (N.O)1985
I Don’t Know WhyDavid LoweTrinity Arts Centre, Pudsey

3/8 Wurlitzer
Archive Recording (N.O)1994
Sweet Sue/DinahNigel OgdenDe Poort Technical College, Rotterdam

3/11 Standaart
Archive Recording (N.O)1985
Try A Little Tenderness/TenderlyErnest BroadbentPassage Theatre Schidam

3/10 Standaart
NOF Sound (N.S.P 80-8-8-2)1981
I Won’t DanceDamon CoxStudio Standaart, Woking

2/8 Standaart
Private Recording2023