Episode 603 – Sinatra

This week Damon has songs associated with that great singer, Frank Sinatra.

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Music Played

Come Fly With MeSimon GledhillAlabama Theatre, Birmingham AL

4/29 Wurlitzer
Alabama Chapter ATOS (ALA-1783-09)2009
I Will Wait For YouDoreen ChadwickGaumont Manchester

4/14 Wurlitzer
Amberlee Records (AML 304X)1972
Nice ‘N EasyLen RawleTony Manning Residence, Farnborough

3/9 Christie
Tonawanda Sound
(TWS 1004)
1976
Tender Trap/Love And Marriage/High HopesRobin RichmondBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Windmill Records
(WMD 262)
It Might As Well Be SpringGeorge WrightGeorge Wright Studio Organ, Leslie Factory, Pasadena CA

3/27 Wurlitzer
Westlake Productions/BANDA CD
(BA-520042)
2004
Bad, Bad Leroy BrownHector OliveraFox Theatre, Atlanta GA

4/42 Möller
Eagle Associates Recording
(EAR-10285)
Baubles, Bangles & BeadsBryan RodwellParamount/Odeon Leeds

3/19 Wurlitzer
Musiqua2015
New York, New YorkMichael WooldridgeNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer
Merlin Productions (MPCD110)2012

Episode 598 – New Year

This week Damon starts off with a track from a new Christmas album, which is followed by two vintage editions of the organist entertains.

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Music Played

The Man With The BagNathan & Claire AvakianSanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills IL

5/80 Wurlitzer
Avakian Create Works, LLC (709-03 CD)2024
a) Little Linda
b) Feelings
c) Snow Ride (Allen)/White Christmas/Oh Come All Ye Faithful
Jerry AllenLowery PromenadeNTO Archive1980
a) Blaze Away
b) When You’re Smiling/Who Were You With Last Night/Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
c) Dance Of The Icicles
d) While Shepherds Watch Their Flocks/Away In A Manger/Good King Wenceslas
George Blackmore BBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
NTO Archive1980
Blaze Away/Don’t Blame MeRobin RichmondPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Kansas City BluesDick SchrumPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Blue Star/Valse LenteRobin RichmondCalvary Temple Church Seattle

3m Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
What Kind Of Fool Am I? Dick SchrumPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Fine And DandyRobin RichmondPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
I Give My Heart/Can’t We Talk It OverRobin RichmondCalvary Temple Church Seattle

3m Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978
Leicester Square RagRobin RichmondPizza & Pipes Restaurant

3/17 Wurlitzer
John Smallwood Archive1978

Episode 577 – Playhouse Memories

This week Damon features tracks recorded on the BBC Playhouse Studio Wurlitzer.

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Music Played

Oh, Lady Be Good/PasadenaReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Columbia Records (SCX 6496)1972
Musetta’s Waltz SongReginald FoortBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1972
Rodgers And Hart: With A Song In My Heart/Mountain Greenery/The Lady Is A TrampPeter JebsonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)
As Time Goes ByBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Toytown TrumpetersDavid ShepherdBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
Whats Another Year/Making Your Mind UpPhil KelsallBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1982
Heres That Rainy DayLen RawleBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Taint No SinRobin RichmondBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1982
WhisperingNigel Ogden & Robin RichmondBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer & Technics U90
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1982

Episode 550 – Stars On 78

This week John Leeming picks some random section of 78rpm discs

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Music Played

I Go for ThatSidney TorchGaumont State, Kilburn, London

4/16 Wurlitzer
Columbia Records (FB2208)1939
What a Day We’ll HaveRobinson Cleaver (The Organ, the Dance Band and Me)EMI Studio, London

3/8 Compton
Parlophone Records (F2514)c1950
Mistakes/Charmaine/Dancing with Tears in My EyesReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer
Columbia Records (FB3636)1952
I Used to Be Colour Blind/Change Partners/The YamDudley BeavenGranada Theatre, Clapham Junction

3/8 Wurlitzer
Decca Records (F6937)1938
I’m Always Thinkin’ of You RagFrank GordonRitz Cinema, Birkenhead

3/8 Christie
Cinema Organ Society (COS2)c1955
Joseph! Joseph!/Cinderella (Stay in My Arms)/Georgia’s Got a MoonDonald ThorneGranada Theatre, Willesden, London

3/9 Christie
Decca Records (F6919)1938
Stairway to the StarsArthur Young and Fela SowandeNovachord and Hammond electronicsDecca Records (F7312)1939
Manhattan SerenadeHenry CroudsonParamount Theatre, Manchester

4/20 Wurlitzer
Regal Zonophone Records (MR2342)1936
The Miller of DeeRobin RichmondHammond electronicHis Master’s Voice Records (BD1144)1946
It Don’t Mean a Thing if It Ain’t Got That Swing/St Louis Blues/Sentimental Gentleman from GeorgiaSidney TorchRegal Cinema, Edmonton, London
4/15 Christie
Columbia Records (FB1158)1935
Bonus track: Midnight, the Stars and YouAlex Mendham and His OrchestraOrchestraPalomar Records (2111-A)2020

Episode 521 – It was acceptable in the 80’s

This week Damon features tracks recorded in the 80’s

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Music Played

South Rampart Street ParadeNicholas MartinTurners Musical Merry-Go-Round

3/19 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
In The Still Of The NightLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Moonlight In VermontAlec LeaderThe Plough, Great Munden

3/11 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1988
Night OwlErnest BroadbentAssembly Hall, Worthing

3/11 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983
Sweet MarijuanaJeff BarkerBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1980
Now You KnowDudley SavageMere Farm, Haughley, Stowmarket

3/6 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
Brush OffDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3c/6 Compton
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1987
Little Brazilian SoldierDavid LoweSouthbank Polytechnic, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1989
NightingaleRobin RichmondCollège Claparède, Genèva

3c/8 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1986
The Sweetest SoundsBryan RodwellThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (N.O Archive)1983

Episode 511 – Organ Oddities

This week John Leeming has some more light hearted tracks for you to enjoy.

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Music Played

Music, Music, MusicThe Three Suns with Alfredo MendezParamount, New York

4/36 Wurlitzer
RCA Victor (LPM-1543)1957
What a Day!MYSTERYMYSTERYMYSTERYMYSTERY
The Continental/The CariocaDon ThompsonSandy Fleet Residence, San Diego


3/16 Wurlitzer
Organ Power Records (OP-001)c1975
Harlem (extract)Eddie Carroll and his Swing Musicn/aParlophone Records (R2314)1937
HarlemReginald Porter-BrownThorngate Hall, Gosport

3/13 Compton
Private Recording
(Malcolm Smith)
1981
The Teddy Bears’ PicnicQuentin MacleanMaple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada

5/22 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Lew Williams)1961
Tiger Rag (extract) with additionsNoel BriggsRegal, Torquay

3/11 Compton
BBC Records (REC 110M)1971
NolaStuart BarrieGranada, Tooting

4c/14 Wurlitzer
Ventures in Sound (VIS B-2)1960s
The Whistler and his DogBryan RodwellGranada, Walthamstow

3/12 Christie
Private recording (John Leeming)1971
Blue MoonBernard DargassiesPavillon Baltard, Nogent-sur-Marne, France

4/15 Christie
ILD Records (IL690)1990
When the Saints Go Marching InRobin RichmondGranada, Welling

3c/8 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Geoff Day)1974

Episode 504 – Robert Hope-Jones Presents

This week we formally introduce our new regular presenter Robert Hope-Jones who takes us on his own musical journey.

Like all our other presenters Robert can be contacted via E-mail: robert@organistencores.co.uk

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Music Played

A Sailor’s Story (Part)Reginald Porter-BrownGuildhall Southampton

4/50 Compton (Dual Console)
Gemini Records (GM 2021)1973
Paramount on Parade/Blacksmith BluesLeon BerryHub Rollerskate Rink, Chicago IL

3/12 Wurlitzer
RCA International
(INTS 1167)
1956
Grasshoppers’ DanceHoward BeaumontLTOT Heritage Centre, Peel Green, Manchester

2/6 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (John Leeming)2022
NimrodChristopher DearnleySt George’s Hall, Liverpool

4m 100ss Willis
Micheal Woodford (MW 920)1980
Opus OneLew WilliamsSouthbank Polytechnic, London

4/24 Wurlitzer
Private Recording1988
By A WaterfallRobin RichmondKitchen Bros Garage Diss

3/19 Wurlitzer
Cinema Organ Society (COS 123)1998
Haymaker’s HolidayDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton
Private Recording (John Leeming)2019
Route 66Jim RiggsYe Olde Pizza Joynt

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Jack O’Neill)2001

Episode 498 – When The Red, Red Robin

On this week’s show John Leeming rememberers the great Robin Richmond.

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Music Played

Blaze AwayRobin RichmondLondon South Bank University

4/25 Wurlitzer
Private recording (John Leeming)c1990
The Lady Is a TrampRobin RichmondTrocadero, Elephant and Castle

4/21 Wurlitzer
Private recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)1946
Take Me to Your Heart AgainThe Organ Grinder’s SwingHammond comboPrivate recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)c1945
SugarRobin RichmondHammond + pianoPrivate recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)1959
Maybe You’ll Be ThereRobin RichmondMarston Green Hospital

3/10 Compton
Private Recording (COS Archive)1974
I’ve Got a Pocketful of DreamsRobin Richmond TrioHammond comboPrivate Recording (Bill Ravenall/BBC)1961
Spooky Takes A HolidayRobin RichmondBBC Theatre Organ, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (COS Archive/BBC)1973
When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ AlongReginald DixonBBC Theatre Organ, Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)1973
She’s Funny That WayRobin RichmondGranada,Tooting

4c/14 Wurlitzer
Private Recording (Robin Richmond/BBC)

Episode 494 – Farewell Nigel Ogden

After 42 years of broadcasting, Nigel Ogden is hanging up his microphones and mixers for the last time. Join Damon as he chats to Nigel and features music all played on the BBC Wurlitzer.

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Music Played

From This Moment OnNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1981
DowntownNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
Stompin’ At The Savoy/9:20 SpecialRobin RichmondBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
Regency RompErnest BroadbentBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1981
Two GuitarsLouis MordishBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1981
They Cant That Away From MeWilliam DaviesBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1985
You Stepped Out Of A DreamBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
Down Forget Me Not LaneNigel Ogden & Johnny RoadhouseBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
NDO Project (CD 207)2018
Waldmare MarchDavid LoweBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1980
Happy TalkSimon GledhillBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1983
I Could Be The OneLen RawleBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1984
The Most Beautiful Girl In The World/Music To Watch Girls ByPhil KelsallBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1982
My WayPeter JebsonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1983
Tea For Two/Singing In The Rain/I’m Gonna Charleston Back To CharlestonRobert WolfeBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1984
The Song Has EndedNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer
TOEnc Archive (N. Ogden)1988

Episode 490 – Dancing In The Dark

This week Damon features the famous Wurlitzer in the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

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Music Played

Mr Sandman/S’posin/No MoreReginald DixonTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
(Rex Recordings) REXX 3322009
Tango TaquinErnest BroadbentTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Columbia/EMI Records (SCX 6410)1970
Fleetwood FisherwomanArnold LoxamTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grosvenor Records (CDGRS 1240)1991
I Kiss You Hand, Madame/I Wish You LoveRobin RichmondTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grosvenor Records (KGRS 1273)1994
Money/Money Is The Root Of All Evil/We’re In The MoneyRobert WolfeTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grosvenor Records (CDGRS 1238)1990
Dancing In The DarkSimon GledhillTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
OS Digital (OS 205)1994
Moonlight In VermontNigel OgdenTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD135)2011
Yes My Darling Daughter/There’ll Be A Hot Time/It Don’t Mean A ThingPhil KelsallTower Ballroom Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer
Grasmere Records (GRCD87)1998