Nigel Ogden

Episode 423 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Light Music NOT on Light Organs

Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with light music NOT on light organs – Simple as!

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
The MiddyNigel OgdenLincoln Cathedral

Willis 4m 89 Speaking Stops		Cantoris Records
(CRCD6057)		2001
Hernandos HideawayNigel OgdenLincoln Cathedral

Willis 4m 89 Speaking Stops		Cantoris Records
(CRCD6057)		2001
MarigoldKevin BowyerLancaster Priory

Willis-Harrison-Wells 3m 56 Speaking Stops		Priory (PRCD1094)2013
The Syncopated ClockAdrien SelfCartmel Priory

Jardine-Rushworth & Dreaper-Principal Pipe Organs 3m 45 Speaking Stops		Priory (PRCD1089)2012
Alles Was Du BistNigel OgdenHereford Cathedral

Willis-Harrison & Harrison 4m 69 Speaking Stops		OS Digital (OS 242)1998
Under The FingersBen SaundersLeeds Cathedral

Klais 4m (7 Division) 55 Ranks 		Pro Organo2016
In A Monastery GardenJohn KeysAlbert Hall, Nottingham

Binns 4m 63 Speaking Stops		Priory 2011
Dainty Miss/Barwick GreeenAdrian LucusHull City Hall

Forster & Andrews-Compton 4m		Nigel Ogden Archive

Episode 422 – Signature

On this week’s show Damon takes a look at the composing organist and his works!

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Music Played

Our Squadron LeaderNigel OgdenTown Hall Stockport

4/20 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS248)2000
Tango: Tower Ballroom TangoPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD50)1992
Unfinished DreamLyn LarsenThe Organ Loft, Salt Lake City UT

5/34 Wurlitzer		P.I.P.E. RECORDS (PRS-01)1974
JarvisMark HermanEmbassy Theatre, Fort Wayne IN

4/16 Page		Embassy Theatre Foundation Inc2018
The Mighty WurlitzerAndrew FennerOdeon Hammersmith

4/15 Compton		KPM Music ‎(KPM 1149)1975
Bubble CarTelecast Orchestra & Charles WilliamsOrchestraGuild Music (GLCD 5201)2013
Serenade To MarianneJoseph SealBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		ER Hart Collection1962
Southern SambaDudley SavageRoyal/ABC Plymouth

3/8 Compton		Perfect Partner Records (PP001CD)2008
After The MoviesGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton		ER Hart Collection1963
Home In A HurryBobby PaganGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		ER Hart Collection1963

Episode 416 – On All Fours

On this week’s show John Leeming throws spotlight on organs will four manual consoles – with plenty to choose from there lots of variety on this show!

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Music Played

Spring Is HereBill FloydParamount New York, NY

4/36 Wurlitzer		Cook Records (Laboratories) (1150)1957
Song Of The BellsNigel OgdenTown Hall Stockport

4/20 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Recordings Ltd (GRCD129)2008
Orange Coloured SkyKevin MorganGranada Studio Tours Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS246)1998
At The CopaPaul KirnerFolly Farm Zoo, Begelly, Kilgetty, Wales

4/14 Wurlitzer		Compton Lodge Studios (CD-CL 1003)2012
StardustNoel BriggsRegal Edmonton

4/15 Christie		John Leeming Archive1974
Catch A Falling StarTom HazletonCastro Theatre, San Francisco

4/16 Wurlitzer		John Leeming Archive1983
Making It To Class On Time Mark HermanAlabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL

4/32 Wurlitzer		ATOS Alabama (ALA-1783-09)2010
One for My Baby Jim RiggsDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		John Leeming Archive2008

Episode 414 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Rag Bag

Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with a real rag bag of assorted items!

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
Mary Popins SelectionNigel OgdenChester Cathedral

4m Charles Whiteley & Co		Nigel Ogden Archive2014
March Of The HeraldJack HelyerRitz/Odeon Nottingham

4/22 Conacher		Nigel Ogden Archive1961
The Lady Is A TrampGraeme WrightParamount/Odeon Newcastle

3/19 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1968

Sinfonia From Cantata No.29		Carlo CurleyAlexandra Palace

Allen Touring Organ		Nigel Ogden Archive1977
Keep SmilingNigel OgdenCivic Auditorium, Pasadena CA

5/28 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1996
Hot DogRichard HillsCivic Auditorium, Pasadena CA

5/28 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1996
Pipes And Plug-InsHarold & Charles SmartBBC Maida Vale Studios

3/12 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1972
IntradaNigel OgdenBBC Maida Vale Studios

3/12 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1990’s

Episode 410 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Christie Contrast

Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with the sounds of two south coast Christies with their respective resident organists at the time.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
a) It’s A Lovely Day Today/Steppin’ Out With My Baby/Doin’ What Comes Naturally
b) Sophisticated Lady
c) In A Persian Market
d) You Started Something/At Sundown/I’ll Never Say Never Again		Brian SharpSandford Holiday Park

3/22 Christie		Nigel Ogden Archive1991
a) Imperial Echoes
b) Forgotten Dreams
c) Tritsch-Tratsch Polka
d) The Teddy Bears’ Picnic
e) Love Walked In/Strike Up The Band		Douglas ReeveDome Brighton

4/40 Hill Norman and Beard ‘Christie’		Nigel Ogden Archive1990

Episode 409 – Towering Heights

This week Damon takes a trip to the seaside and to the sounds of the Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer!

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Music Played

Lullaby of Broadway/Carolina Moon/Toot Toot TootsieReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records (SCX 6387)1970
Foxtrot Medley: C’est Si Bon/She’s Funny That Way/You Bought A New Kind Of Love To MeErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		One-UP/EMI (OU 2171)1977
With My Little Stick Of Blackpool RockArnold LoxamTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grosvenor Records (CDGRS 1315)2000
Those Foolish ThingsSimon GledhillTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 205)1994
Sweet Sue/Louise/If You Knew SusieNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS233)1998
As Time Goes By/You’ll Never Know/Whispering GrassDavid LobbanTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Hallmark (307892)1995
Somewhere Out ThereRobert WolfeTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grosvenor Records (CDGRS 1238)1990
Mack The KnifePhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD80)1996

Episode 405 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Musical Memories

Nigel Ogden is back in his archive providing all the music for this weeks show. With tracks from events and one or two rare CDs to entertain you this week.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
March Of St. GeorgeNigel OgdenSt. George’s Hall, Liverpool

4m Father Willis		Nigel Ogden Archive1994
Music EverywhereNigel OgdenSymphony Hall, Birmingham

4m Johannes Klais		Nigel Ogden Archive2002
Jamaican RumbaNigel Ogden & Thomas TrotterSymphony Hall, Birmingham

4m Johannes Klais		Nigel Ogden Archive2002

Excerpt from Piano Concert No.2 in C Minor		Nigel OgdenTown Hall Stockport

4/20 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Recordings Ltd
(GRCD129)		2008
The Elephant’s TangoNigel OgdenUlster Hall, Belfast

4m William Hill & Son		Nigel Ogden Archive1990
Wedding Of The Painted Doll/Parade Of The Tin SoldiersNigel OgdenAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland 4/19 Standaart-ComptonHJBP 0011989
Now Is The HourNigel OgdenAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland 4/19 Standaart-ComptonHJBP 0011989
Hot DogNigel OgdenNotre Dame De France, London

3m August Gern		Nigel Ogden Archive2000

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

Episode 401 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Ladies Day

Monday was International Women’s Day so, on this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with music from three of the most prolific female broadcasters of days gone by.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
a) Hora Staccato
b) St. Louis Blues/Big Spender		Ena BagaGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1967
a) Peanuts/Tico Tico
b) Coquette		Florence De JongNew Gallery Regent Street, London

2/8 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1979
a) Theme From ‘Exodus’
b) Selection from “Call Me Madam”		Doreen Chadwick Paramount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1967
a) Marching String
b) What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For/Starry-Eyed/What Do You Want?/Waltzing Matilda		Ena BagaBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1959

Episode 397 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Toot Toot Tooting!

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with a special focusing on the broadcast famous 4/14 Wurlitzer installed in the Granada (Now Buzz Bingo) Tooting!

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
This Could Be The Start Of Something BigRobin RichmondGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1964
BrazilVic HammettGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1964
Nautical MedleyRobinson CleaverGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1966
Country GardensSandy MacPhersonGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1965
March From The VictorsNelson ElmsGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive
Girl From CorsicaKeith BeckinghamGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1967
The Flying ScotsmanJackie BrownGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Concert Recording (CR-SO58)
Mack The Knife/Poor People Of ParisRobin RichmondGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1964