Nigel Ogden

Episode 469 – Young And Healthy

Damon is back with another selection of feel good favourites which he at least enjoys!

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Music Played

Song Hits Of 1930: Young And Healthy/Remember Me/Jeepers Creepers/September In The Rain/We’re In The Money/I Only Have Eyes For You/Lullaby Of BroadwayHorace FinchEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Deroy Records
(Deroy 949)		1973
As Long As He Needs MeNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Amberlee Records Ltd (ALM 312)1982
Tijuana Taxi/JavaPhil KelsallAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/22 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD130)2008
Old Cape CodBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis IN

4/42 Wurlitzer		WJV Productions,Inc (WJVCD-107)1996
At The Codfish BallChris McPheeCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/29 Wurlitzer		Chris McPhee (CMCD003)1999
When Sunny Gets BlueLyn LarsenOrgan Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ

4/78 Wurlitzer		Musical Contrasts Inc (MCI-211)2000
After You’ve GoneRobin RichmondGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records (CF 265)1974

Episode 468 – Small Wonders

On this week’s show we hand the spot to a new guest presenter; Robert Hope-Jones – yes you did read that correctly! He’s focusing on those small wonders of the organ world.

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Music Played

Take the A-TrainGeorge WrightRialto Theatre Pasadena, CA

2/10 Wurlitzer		Banda Records (BA 109759)1997
Love IsRonald CurtisDavenport Theatre, Stockport

3/7 Compton		Crystal (CRY 3017)1968
Sleepy LagoonBuddy Cole Buddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3-9 Robert Morton		Capital Records (H 206)1946
I Wish I Were in Love AgainJohn LauterRedford Theatre, Detroit

3-10 Barton		Private Recording (Steve Worthington)2004
Castles in SpainDavid ShepherdRex cinema, Stratford, London

2/7 Wurlitzer		Amberlee (AML 303X)1972
Time on My HandsDudley SavageABC Plymouth

3/8 Compton		Private Recording (As Prescribed-BBC)1975
I’m Beginning to see the lightNigel OgdenAstra Theatre Llandudno

3/8Christie		Cinema Organ Society (COS101)1983
It’s MagicJim MelanderJack Lenwood’s residence, CA

2/8 Hybrid Wurlitzer		Concert Recording (CR 0004)1966
Her Name is MaryMark LaflinSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall

3/7 Compton		Cinema Organ Society (COS131)2018
Moanin’Bryan RodwellCapitol Cinema, Aberdeen

3/8 Compton		Aberdeen Theatre Organ Trust (ATOTC 2)1990
If I Had YouJackie BrownGranada Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1968

Episode 465 – Best Of British

Damon features the best of British to help celebrate the Platinum Jubilee weekend!

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Music Played

March – Lime GroveNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS254)2003
Nights Of GladnessJoseph SealRegal/ABC Kingston

3/12 Wurlitzer		Golden House – PYE Records (GH 609)1975
Run Rabbit Run/(We’re Gonna) Hang Out the Washing On The Siegfried Line/Wish Me Luck As You Wave Me GoodbyeReginald DixonGranada Kingston, London

3c/10 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Recordings (GRCD 106)2001
Cheeky ChappieRichard HillsGuildhall Southampton

4/50 Compton (Dual Console)		Silver Street Music (SSM0037)2012
Valse RomantiqueSimon GledhillDolby House, Holbeach

4/21 Compton		Private Recording2021
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square/When They Sound The Last All Clear/There’ll Always Be An EnglandPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD132)2011
Land Of Hope And GloryRobert WolfeThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		Thursford Enterprises Ltd (TECD 04)1991

Episode 463 – Animal

This week Damon takes you on a musical trip to the zoo!

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Music Played

Samba: The ParrotErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		One-UP/EMI (OU 2171)1977
Suite From The Carnival Of The Animals – The Elephant David Harris & Jelani EddingtonLittle River Studio, Miller, Whichita

3/19 Wurlitzer		RJE Productions2005
The Elephant’s TangoDouglas ReeveGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Acorn Records (CF 255)1974
Little Red MonkeyJohn MannTony Manning Residence, Farnborough

3/7 Christie		Grosvenor Records (GRS1114)1981
Monkey On A StringWalt StronyAuditorium Theatre, Rochester NY

4/22 Wurlitzer		ATOS 20192019
Penguin’s PlaytimeNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS201)1993
FamingoJim RoseveareWiltern Theatre Los Angeles CA

4/37 Kimball		Cambria Master Recordings (CD1040)1996
Alligator CrawlRobinson CleaverGranada, Tooting London

4/14 Wurlitzer		Musique Records2015
At The Panda’s PartySidney TorchGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer		Piping Hot (PH2007)2013
Tiger RagReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Starline (EMI Records)(MRS5056)1971

Episode 458 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Plaza

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive throwing spotlight on the stunning Plaza Stockport Compton which is celebrating its 90th Birthday!

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Music Played

High Noon/The Deadwood Stage/You Can’t Get A Man With A GunNigel OgdenPlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton		Soundline Recordings
(SLO4025)		2002
Makin’ Whoopee/The Trolley SongDonald MacKenziePlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive2018
The Charge Of The Light BrigadeNigel OgdenPlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton		Soundline Recordings
(SLO4025)		2002
Fascination/Peanut PolkaNicholas MartinPlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive2007
The Dream Of OlwenNigel OgdenPlaza Cinema, Stockport

3/11 Compton		Soundline Recordings
(SLO4025)		2002

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 445 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: 70’s Look-Back

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with tracks recorded in the 1970’s.

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Music Played

Merry Makers DanceJohn MannGranada Sutton

3/10 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1970
Cheekie ChappieReginald Porter-BrownOdeon Hammersmith

4/15 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1973
Chattanooga Choo ChooAlec LeaderThe Plough, Great Munden

3/11 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1970
TangerineVic HammettGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1970
Put On A Happy FaceBryan RodwellGranada Harrow

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1973
“My Fair Lady” SelectionBobby PaganTony Manning Residence, Farnborough

3/9 Christie		Nigel Ogden Archive1979
Waltz EspanaGeorge BlackmoreRitz/ABC Luton

3/8 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1973
If I Had A Hammer/A Lot Of Livin’Nigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1979

Episode 443 – 2021 New Years Party

This week John Leeming returns to the microphone to introduce three mini performances by Damon Cox, Nigel Ogden and our resident organist Mark Laflin. Each performer is seated at their own home instrument which means quite a contrast!

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Music Played

a) On A Wonderful Day Like Today

b) Nightingale

c) Cherokee		Damon CoxHammond M100TOEnc Recording 2021
a) March From The Overture To An Occasional

b) Three Pieces For Musical Clocks

c) Faith (Sig. Tune Of ‘Chapel In The Valley’)		Nigel OgdenCompton 363 Concert Model ElectroneTOEnc Recording 2021
a) Smile

b) Irving Berlin Medley: Lets Face The Music & Dance/Puttin’ On the Ritz/Top Hat		Mark LaflinParamount 341 VTPOTOEnc Recording 2021
New YearLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		The Scoring House2012

Episode 441 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Seasons Greetings

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with some seasonal favourites.

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Music Played

Ballet of the BellsNigel Ogden Free Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 210)1994
The Fairy on the Christmas TreeNigel Ogden Free Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 210)1994
Swinging Sleigh Ride/Snow CoachNigel Ogden Free Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 210)1994
Unto Us a Boy Is BornNigel Ogden Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive
“White Horse Inn” SelectionHorace FinchEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1960
Tyrolean HolidayGerald ShawOdeon Leicester Square, London

5c/17 Compton		Nostalgia Direct (AZCD214)2011
A Christmas FantasyJonathan ScottBridgewater Hall, Manchester

4m Marcussen		Scott Brothers Duo (SBDRCD010)2016