Nigel Ogden

Episode 659 – Raid On My Archive

This week John Leeming raids his archive.

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

Music Played

This Could Be the Start of Something Big [part]Nigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlizer		Private recording1977
Teddy Bears’ Rave-UpNigel OgdenPlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton		Cinema Organ Society Tapes (COS119)1990
Scintillating StarsBryan RodwellScala Cinema, Rotherham

3/9 Conacher		Private recordingc1985
I’m Beginning to See the LightDan BellomyLondon South Bank University

4/24 Wurlitzer		Bandleader Records OS Digital (OS239)c1993
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley SquareVic HammettBBC Theatre organ, Jubilee Chapel, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Private Recordingc1962
Satin DollArmsbee BancroftGranada Theatre, Harrow

3/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recordingc1960
C’est Si BonDudley BeavenBBC Theatre Organ, St George’s Hall, London

4/23 Compton		Private recording1938
Tell Me I’m ForgivenBobby PaganGranada Theatre, Kingston-on-Thames

3c/10 Wurlitzer		Private recording1969
I Left My Heart in San Francisco/Auld Land Syne/San FranciscoGeorge WrightFox Theatre, San Francisco

4/36 Wurlitzer		Private recording1963

Episode 657 – Love Is

This week Robert Hope-Jones is in romantic mood with valentines around the corner.

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

Music Played

The Glory Of LoveGeorge Wright, Dick Stewart and FriendsRichard Vaughn Residence, CA

5/21 Wurlitzer		1956
When the Organ Played, O Promise Me.The Organ, The Dance Band and Me (Robinson Cleaver)EMI Studio, London

3/8 Compton		1938
Cuddle up a Little Closer, Lovey MineDick LeibertParamount Theatre, NY

4/36 Wurlitzer		1959
All’s Fair In Love And WarDavid GrayAuditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY

4/23 Wurlitzer		ATOS2019
Love Me Little, Love Me LongLen RawleRawle Residence, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		1970
I Remember YouNick OlsenOdeon Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1968
The very thought of youRay Bohr and the Three SunsParamount Theatre, NY

3/46 Wurlitzer		1957
The Nearness of YouNigel OgdenLlandudno

3/8 Christie		COS1983

Episode 656 – Tribute: Nigel Ogden

Today Damon pays tribute to Nigel Ogden who sadly passed away last week.

Click here for Nigels tribute page and funeral details.

This extended show is split over two parts

Part 1

Part 2

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

Music Played

Part 1

From This Moment OnNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1983
Those Were The Days/The Night They Invented Champagne/I Remember It Well/GigiNigel OgdenGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1973
Mah Nà Mah NàNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1977
From This Moment On/The Mood I’m In/MatchmakerNigel OgdenBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1980
WhisperingNigel Ogden & Robin RichmondBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1982
Flower DuetNigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		TOEnc Archive1994
Autumn LeavesNigel OgdenChurch Of St Mary, Lowe House, St. Helens

3/11 Christie		TOEnc Recording2021
Limehouse BluesNigel OgdenEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer/Compton		TOEnc Recording2020
Somebody Stole My GalNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Video (OSDVD 103)1999
Carillion SortieNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1982
Penguin’s PlaytimeNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS201)1993
England’s GloryNigel OgdenTown Hall Manchester

5m Cavaille-Coll		OS Digital (OS207)1994

Part 2

From This Moment OnNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS214)1995
Moonlight In VermontNigel OgdenHammond Commodore with HL722 Leslie speakerOS Digital (OS251)2001
Sweet Georgia Brown/Five Ft Two/Mack The Knife/Poor People Of ParisNigel OgdenStreatham Ice Rink Hammond C3TOEnc Archive1983
Pink ChampagneNigel Ogden & John RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		NDO Project (CD 207)2018
I’ve Got You Under My SkinNigel Ogden & Bryan RodwellAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1988
In A Persian MarketNigel OgdenBBC Broadcasting House, London

4/35 Compton		TOEnc Archive1998
That’s EntertainmentNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1986
Funeral March Of A MarionetteNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records
(GRCD135)		2011
Can I Forget You?Nigel OgdenAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

4/19 Standaart-Compton		TOEnc Archive1985
The Best Of Nacio Herb Brown: Broadway Melody/ You Are My Lucky Star/ All I Do Is Dream Of You/ Should I?/ Wedding Of The Painted Doll/ You Were Meant For MeNigel OgdenTown Hall Stockport

4/20 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Recordings Ltd (GRCD129)2008
I’ll Walk With GodNigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		COS Tapes (COS114)1988

Nigel Ogden

We’re so very sorry to pass on the news that Nigel Ogden passed away on 27th January.

Nigel was, for 39 years, host of the Organist Entertains on BBC radio and when that was axed he spent another 5 years delving into his archive for this podcast.

He was always so very supportive to Damon and the team and we will remember his friendship, humour and first class musicianship.

Listen to Nigels shows here – https://organistencores.co.uk/category/presenters/nigel-ogden/

Episode 654 – On a Light Note

This week John Leeming features light music from the pen of Robert Farnon, Clive Richardson, Sidney torch and others!

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

Music Played

Melody on the MoveDavid ShepherdTown Hall, Ossett

3/13 Compton-Christie		Amberlee Records (AML305X)1972
Jumping BeanJim RiggsParamount Theatre, Oakland

4/27 Wurlitzer		Melody Masters (MLM107)1993
In the NewsNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Valentine Music OS Digital (OS201)1993
Branch LineDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Bandleader Records OS Digital (OS239)1998
High HeelsJack MortonVictoria Hall, Saltaire

3/12 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2025
Jack-in-the-Box (Leap Frog)Gerald ShawOdeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London

5/17 Compton		Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London
5/17 Compton
Journey into MelodyJim RoseveareAssmbly Hall, Worthing

3/10 Wurlitzer		Private recording1984
In Party MoodKevin MorganTown Hall, Ossett

3/13 Compton-Christie		Audicord (ACD241)2000
RosieMark HermanDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private recording2025
Rotten RowSimon GledhillAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer		Private recording2013
Sophistication WaltzStanley WyllieGranada Theatre, Walthamstow

3/12 Christie		Private recording1990

Episode 652 – Mood Music

This week Robert Hope-Jones has some reflective mood music.

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

Music Played

Morning PanoramaBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Doric Recording (DO 1421)1980
Blue TwilightJim RoseveareOriental Theatre Portland, Oregon

3/13 Wurlitzer		J101-R1966
Moonlight SerenadeBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis

4/42 Wurlitzer		WJVCD-1051990
How Beautiful is the NightPierre Fracalanza4/50 Paramount Organ Works VTPOPrivate
Winter SunsetNigel OgdenSt John Vianney Church

3/7 Compton		COS1141988
On a Clear DayDudley SavageABC Cinema, Plymouth

3/8 Compton		Private Recording

Episode 651 – New Year Requests

This week Damon celebrates New Years Day with your requests!

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

Music Played

Bye Bye BluesVic HammettGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Audicord
(ACD 232)		1980
Scintillating StarsPaul Roberts‘M’ Ranch, Sutton-In-Ashfield

3c/11 Wurlitzer		Wessex Sound And Vision (WSV008CD)1998
California Here I Come/Five Foot Two Eyes Of Blue/When Your SmilingUnknownNational Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham

3/27 Wurlitzer-Robert Morton		Sovereign Music
(SOV003CD)		1991
Country GardensNigel OgdenTatton Hall, Knutsford, Cheshire

3/95 Henry Willis		Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust
(LTOT 8622)		1986
AquariumNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 230)1998
Teddy Bears’ Rave-UpNigel OgdenPlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton		COS Tapes (COS119)1988
Ground Force SuiteAlec WaltersTroxy Stepney London

4/25 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2024
Blue MoonLen RawleMarine Arcade, Douglas, Isle Of Man

2/10 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2019
Let’s Face The Music And DanceGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer		Essential Records (ERS-01W)1971
The Man That Got AwaySimon GledhillSanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL

5/80 Wurlitzer		Musical Contrasts (MCI-210)1997
HarlemReginald Porter-BrownTown Hall, Marrickville, Sidney, Australia

2/10 Wurlitzer		Deroy Records (Deroy 1020)1974
Favourites Old And New: Georgias Gotta Moon/I’ll Come When You Call/I’ll Never Stop Loving You/Seventeen/Goodnight MelodyJoseph SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1955
Hallelujah/Lover Come Back To Me/Who?/Merry Widow Waltz/Girls, Girls, GirlsWatson HolmesOpera House, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive
Darktown Strutters BallPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1986

Episode 650 – Family Christmas

This week we celebrate a Christmas at home with tracks (mostly) recorded on our Studio Standaart organ.

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

Music Played

Sleigh RideDamon CoxStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025
Walking In The AirDamon Willetts Studio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025
Improvisation – A Nostalgic Nowell: Christmas MorningNigel OgdenCompton 365 ElectronePrivate Recording2025
White ChristmasDavid LoweStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025
The Christmas Waltz/We Three KingsDamon CoxStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025
The Christmas SongDeclan PooleVictoria Hall, Saltaire

3/12 Wurlitzer		Private Recording2025
Winter WonderlandJack MortonStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025
Silver BellsMichael WooldridgeStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025
Jingle Bells/Santa Claus Is Coming To TownCameron LloydStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025
Family ChristmasDamon CoxStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/11 Standaart-plus		TOEnc Recording2025

Episode 649 – 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

Swingin’ Sleigh BellsArnold LoxamParamount/Odeon Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1968
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town/Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas/Winter Wonderland Reginald DixonDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton		TOEnc Archive1972
The Holly And The MistletoeReginald Porter-BrownRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1959
Dance Of The IciclesDavid ShepherdWurlitzer Lodge, Northolt, London

3/19 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1981
Waltzing On IceGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton		TOEnc Archive1963
Icicle Wing DingMilt Herth TrioHammond OrganMGM (K12388)1956
The Christmas Song/Frosty The Snowman/Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Nigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1996
SnowflakesStanley TudorGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1960

Episode 648 – Moonlight Lullaby

This week John Leeming presents 30 minutes of moonlight music from Nigel Ogden at the Clayhall Compton.

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

Music Played

Clair de Lune (signature tune)
Stairway to the Stars
When You Wish upon a Star
Laura
Kisses in the Dark
Blue Moon
Moonlight Becomes You
Out of My Dreams
Smile
Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams
Sweet and Lovely
At the End of the Day
Autumn Leaves
Clair de Lune (signature tune)

All tracks played  by Nigel Ogden on the 3/7 Compton in St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall. Recorded by John Leeming in 1990 and 2008.