Nigel Ogden

Episode 393 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Clayhall

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden is back with a special focusing on the 3 manual Compton currently installed in St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall. Included is a rare edition of Midland Console featuring the organ in its original home.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
‘Bless The Bride SelectionNigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1992
Midland Console
a) Cock O’ The North
b) Dolls On Parade
c) Tango (Albeniz)
d) Rhumbalina
e) Memories Of The Ballet
f) Cock O’ The North		George BlackmoreRitz, Nuneaton

3/7 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1958
Sophistication WaltzStanley WyllieSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1992
Cavalcade Of Martial SongsDudley SavageSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1992

Episode 389 – Christmas with Nigel Ogden

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden presents a specially recorded programme of music recorded on his Compton 363 Electrone. The music is light and on the more traditional side which is perfect for a candle lit evening.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
Sinfonia Antartica (Excerpt)Halle OrchestraFree Trade Hall, Manchester

Compton Electrone		EMI Records1953
March Of The ToysNigel OgdenFree Trade Hall, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS210)1998
Under The Christmas Mistletoe Nigel OgdenCompton 363 ElectroneNigel Ogden Recording2020
Walking In The AirNigel OgdenCompton 363 ElectroneNigel Ogden Recording2020
Donegal Cradle SongNigel OgdenCompton 363 ElectroneNigel Ogden Recording2020
The Holy BoyNigel OgdenCompton 363 ElectroneNigel Ogden Recording2020
Penguins PlaytimeNigel OgdenCompton 363 ElectroneNigel Ogden Archive2020
Christmas EveNigel OgdenCompton 363 ElectroneNigel Ogden Archive2020
Christmas MorningNigel OgdenCompton 363 ElectroneNigel Ogden Archive2020

Episode 383 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Distant Airwaves

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden back with music from the airwaves, or at-least they were in the distant past! Gems on this show include contributions from George Blackmore, Reginald Dixon, Harold Nash, Charles Smart and more!

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
El CicadaStanley Wyllie Ritz Belfast

4c/10 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1958
CalcuttaGeorge BlackmoreEmpire Leicester Square, London

4/20 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1960
You Were Meant For Me/Manhattan/You Can’t Stop Me From DreamingReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1975
Ballet Selection: Can Can (Rossini)/Waltz From ‘Coppelia’/Finale From ‘Dance Of The Hours’Ernest BraodbentTower Ballroom, Blackpool


3/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1975
Popgun PatrolBryan RodwellGaumont Coventry

3c/9 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1960
Dizzy FingersCharles SmartBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1958
Let Yourself Go/???Harold SmartBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1965
The Wing CommanderHarold NashBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1956

Episode 381 – Gothic Design

On this weeks show we are pretty spooked out as its Halloween! We present everything from Ghosts & Specters in Haunted Ballroom’s to the Gothic Phantom himself….We recommend you don’t listen to this show on your own at night….

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Music Played

Intro Music: Enter The PhantomLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		The Scoring House2012
Gothic DesignNigel OgdenManchester Cathedral

4m Harrison & Harrison Ltd		Cavendish Music (CAV CD63)1994
GhostbustersZach FrameOrgan Piper Music Palace, Milwaukee WI

3/30 Kimbal-Wurlitzer		C-2 Productions LLC (zf0001)2018
The Haunted BallroomSimon GledhillTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 205)1994
The Phantom Of The Opera/The Music Of The NightPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD123)2005
Ghost Riders in the SkyLyn Larsen & Tony FenelonNethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, Los Angeles CA

4/36 Wurlitzer		Musical Contrasts Inc (MCI-108)
Spectre On The Spree!Bobby Pagan & Louis MordishBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Digital Gramophone Company1952
Suite Gothique: IV. ToccataCarlo CurleyGirard College Chapel, Philadelphia PA

4/106 Skinner		Decca ‎(458 364-2)1998

Episode 378 – Autumn In Oxford

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden is back in his broadcast archive with some more autumnal tunes and a rare recording of ‘Midland Console’ featuring Peter Kilby at the Ritz, Ofxord!

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
Autumn Leaves/Autumn ConcertoErnest BroadbentEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1969
Midland Console Programme:
a) Mexican Hat Dance
b) September Serenade
c) Caribbean Dance
d) Wood Nymphs
e) Waltzing Matilda
f)Our Waltz
Sig Tune: By The Fireside		Peter KilbyRitz, Oxford

3/6 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1960
AutomneNigel OgdenTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS 230)1998

Episode 374 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: 78rpm

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden features gems on 78 rpm records. This show, which was much requested, features great names from the past including Reginald Dixon, Sandy Macpherson, Reginald Foort and more!

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
Sally, Irene and Mary: Who Stole The Jam?/Sweet As A Song/Got My Mind On MusicDudley BeavenGranada, Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Hot Pipes (HP3002)1938
Black EyesRobinson CleaverRegal Bexleyheath

3/8 Compton		Empress (RAJCD 900)1938
La Rostita Florence De JongNew Gallery Regent Street, London

2/8 Wurlitzer		Music & Memories
(MMD 1116)
A Days OutingReginald Dixon & Fred WalmsleyTower Ballroom, Blackpool


2/10 Wurlitzer		Beulah (2PD7)1934
Tiger RagBobby PaganAbbey Road EMI Studios

3/9 Compton		Signature (SIGN CD)1938
Song Of ParadiseReginald Foort & Alfredo CampoliSt. Georges Hall, London (BBC Theatre Organ No.1)

4/24 Compton		Beulah (2PD7)1940
Dancing With Tears In My EyesSandy MacPhersonEmpire Leicester Square, London

4/20 Wurlitzer		Evergreen (C85)
Sandy Forges Signatures: I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside/I’ve Got To Sing A Torch Song/Keep Smiling/Oh Mr Porter/Rhapsody In Blue/I’ll Play To YouSandy MacPhersonGrand Theatre, Llandudno (BBC Theatre Organ No.2)

5/27 Möller		Evergreen (C85)1941

Episode 370 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: On Air

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive and is back in broadcast mood. Real gems this week as we hear from Keith Beckingham, Ernest Broadbent, Bobby Pagan, Williams Davies and a late night gem from Robin Richmond.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
CherokeeKeith BeckinghamGranada, Slough, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1970
CharmianeErnest BroadbentEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1969
Half A Sixpence/Summer HolidayBobby PaganRitz Richmond

3/8 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1967
Blackberry Pie/Ginger SnapWilliam DaviesTown Hall Watford

3/16 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1965
a) The Hour Of Parting
b) Jet My Love
c) You’re My Everything
d) Darn That Dream
e) Serenade In Blue
f) Chelsea Bridge
g) I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
h) Now That You’re Gone
i) It’s A Blue World Without You
j) Pardon Me Pretty Baby		Robin RichmondBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1962

Episode 361 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: “BBC organs wot I’ve played”

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive and looks back at some of the organs owned by the BBC that he has played.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
IntradaNigel OgdenBBC Maida Vale Studios

3/12 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive2002
Susanna’s SecretNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Grosvenor Records (GRS 1140)1983
Clog DanceNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Amberlee Records Ltd (ALM 312)1982
I Got The Sun In The Mornin’Nigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

Hammond L100		Nigel Ogden Archive80’s
Deep PurpleNigel Ogden & Johnny RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		NDO Project (CD 207)1985
Coronation ScottNigel Ogden & Johnny RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		NDO Project (CD 207)1985
CachuchaNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Amberlee Records Ltd (ALM 312)1982
Tuba TuneNigel OgdenBBC Broadcasting House, London

4/33 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive90’s

Episode 353 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: Manchester & Möller

On this weeks show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with some memories of the Wurlitzers in the Gaumont and Odeon in Manchester and snippets of the Foort Möller during its time with the BBC and AVRO.

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
1920’s Rhythm Medley: The Sheik Of Araby/Margie/Whispering/AvalonReginald LiversidgeGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1971
The Desert Song SelectionReginald LiversidgeParamount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1968
Operatic MedleyTrevor WillettsParamount/Odeon Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1970
Music Hath QualmsNicholas Bentley accompanied by Arnold Loxamn/aNigel Ogden Archive1969
Cock O’ The North/El AdornoGeorge BlackmoreBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1963
Cock O’ The North/Auld Lang SyneGeorge BlackmoreBBC Theatre Organ No.2, Hoxton, London

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1963
Simonetta/A Walk In The Black ForestBryan RodwellAVRO Radio Studio, Hilversum, Holland

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1966

Episode 345 – From Nigel Ogden’s Archive: VE Day Memories

On this week’s show Nigel Ogden is back in his archive with some memories of music associated with VE Day. You will hear stalwart wartime broadcasts such as Sandy MacPherson, Reginald Foort and Reginald Dixon

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Music Played

TitleArtistOrganInfo.Year
I’ll Play To You/Marche MilitaireSandy MacPhersonGrand Theatre, Llandudno

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1945
21 Today/When They Sound The Last All Clear/Rule Britannia/I’m Going To Get Lit Up When The Lights Go On In London/Don’t Fence Me InSandy MacPherson & John SnaggeGaumont State, Kilburn

4/16 Wurlitzer		His Master Voice (HMV) (XLP 50002)1966
I Do Like To Be Beside The SeasideReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Nigel Ogden Archive1963
Forces Calling Broadcast Excerpt Including: Canadian Capers/Temptation Rag/I’m Just Wild About HarryReginald DixonAbbey Road EMI Studios

3/9 Compton		Nigel Ogden Archive1942
BBC AEF Signal – Oranges And LemonsHarold SmartNovachordCoronet Sound Productions (NCM 210)1994
A Musical Tour Round The Forces: There’s Something About A Soldier/Tramp Tramp Tramp/The Boys Are Marching/Beer Barrel Polka/Old Soldiers Never Die/Lords Of The Air/Wings Over The Navy/The Fleets In Port Again/Ship Ahoy!/Hearts Of Oak/Sailors Hornpipe/Rule BritanniaReginald FoortFoort Touring Organ 5/27 MöllerCoronet Sound Productions (NCM 210)1994
Pedro The FishermanSandy MacPhersonGrand Theatre, Llandudno

5/27 Möller		Nigel Ogden Archive1945