Simon Gledhill

Episode 636 – Playhouse Memories

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

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Music Played

Phil The Fluters BallWilliam Davies BBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983
Three Coins In The FountainSimon GledhillBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983
El GatitoErnest BroadbentBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1979
DestinyDavid ShepherdBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983
There Will Never Be Another YouBryan RodwellBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (NO Archive)1982
Close To YouNigel OgdenBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1977
PepeDavid LoweBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1979
Count Your BlessingsReginald DixonBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1977
Good Morning/Quando, Quando, QuandoPhil KelsallBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (JVAS Archive)1983

Episode 630 – 1935

This week Damon features music written 90 years ago in 1935.

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Music Played

Broadway RhythmNigel OgdenNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/12 Wurlitzer		CrescendO (CDHLW1004)1996
I’m In The Mood For LoveSimon GledhillOriental Theatre, Milwaukee WI

4/39 Kimbal		Simon Gledhill & Kimbal Theatre Organ Society (KTOS339)2000
Begin The BeguineLen RawleMarine Arcade, Douglas, Isle Of Man

2/10 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Recording2019
East Of The SunBryan RodwellButtermarket Shrewsbury

3/8 Wurlitzer		TOEnc Archive1994
Cheek To CheekRobin RichmondKitchen Bros Garage Diss

3/19 Wurlitzer		Cinema Organ Society
(COS 123)		1998
Red Sails In The SunsetDudley SavageRoyal/ABC Plymouth

3/8 Compton		Perfect Partner Records (PP001CD)2008
It Ain’t Necessarily SoJohn SengSt. Mary of the Lake Seminary Mundelein IL

4/23 Howell-Wurlitzer		Concert Recording (CR-0057)
My RomanceBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Warner Bros. Records (WS 1533)1963
Just One Of Those ThingsBilly NalleCentury II Wichita

4/36 Wurlitzer		Wichita Theatre Organ, Inc (1959)1981

Episode 626 – Farnon Riddle

This week Robert Hope-Jones takes at Robert Farnon and Nelson Riddle.

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Music Played

Jumping BeanReginald DixonTower Ballroom Wurlitzer

3/14 Wurlitzer
Lisbon AntiguaBill VlasakParamount Music Palace, Indianapolis

4/42 Wurlitzer		1996
A Star is BornDavid ShepherdDolby House, UK

4/22 Compton plus		1999
Body and SoulSimon GledhillChicago Theatre, US

4/28 Wurlitzer		Private2002
How Beautiful Is NightPierre Fracalanza4/50 Paramount VTPOPrivate2015
Journey Into MelodyAshley MillerHollywood studio

4/22 Wurlitzer		1987
The Lady is a TrampChristian ElliottSheas Theatre, Buffalo, US

4/32 Wurlitzer		CPE CD1991
Poodle ParadeSimon Gledhill/Richard HillsDickinson High School

3/66 Kimball		ATOS1015

Episode 606 – My Romance

This week Damon is in romantic mood with some love songs and songs he loves.

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Music Played

I’m In Love For The Very First TimeSimon GledhillOrgue De Cinéma, Collège Claparède, Genève

3c/8 Wurlitzer		AAOCCC, Genève2017
Falling In Love AgainLen RawleTonawanda, Chorleywood

4/24 Wurlitzer		Concert Recording
(CR-0082)
I Loved YouDavid LoweTown Hall Clydebank

3/13 Wurlitzer		Chow Productions (COCD101)2002
When Somebody Thinks Your Wonderful/Georgia On My Mind/How About You?Reginald DixonThursford Collection, Fakenham

3/19 Wurlitzer		EMI Records
(NTS 205)		1980
I Wish You LoveBuddy ColeBuddy Cole Studio, Hollywood CA

3/27 Wurlitzer-Morton		Warner Bros. Records (WS 1533)1963
Easy To LoveChris McPheeCapri Theatre, Adelaide

4/24 Wurlitzer		Chris McPhee (CMCD001)1994
Cole Porter: True Love/I Love You Samantha/Begin The Beguine/Just One Of Those Things/Rosalie/Anything Goes/I Got My Eyes On You/Another Opening Another ShowNicholas MartinStudio Standaart, Woking

2/10 Standaart		TOEnc Recording2025

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 600

This week Damon is joined by his two co-presenters for their requests and then its over to you, with your requests!

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Music Played

CarefreeJim RoseveareParamount Oakland CA

4/27 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1983
‘Superman’ SelectionWalt StronySt. Mary Of The Lake Auditorium, Mundelein, Illinois

4/19 Wurlitzer		Walter Strony Organ Concerts
(WSOC-2)		1993
NolaBryan RodwellGranada, Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording (John Leeming)1978
Winter SunsetNigel OgdenSt. John Vianney Church, Clayhall London

3/7 Compton		COS Tapes (COS114)1988
The Snow WaltzArnold LoxamRufforth

3/9 Compton		Barrie Davenport (DAV036)1993
Dance of the IciclesHorace FinchEmpress Ballroom, Blackpool

3/13 Wurlitzer		Digital Gramophone Company2014
Symphonic Foxtrot- SamumReginald DixonTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Columbia Records
(SCX 6019)		1966
Slaughter On Tenth AvenueLyn LarsenDendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia

3/15 Wurlitzer		Essential Records
(ERS 1008)
Twelfth Street RagReginald Porter-BrownTown Hall, Marrickville, Sidney, Australia

2/10 Wurlitzer		Deroy Records (Deroy 1020)1974
MoonglowLen RawleMusical Museum, Brentford

3/12 Wurlitzer		Tonawanda Sound (TWS 2018D)2000
Bats In The BelfrySimon GledhillEMD/Granada Walthamstow, London

3/12 Christie		COS Tapes (COS109)1985
The King And I SelectionNoel BriggsBBC Playhouse Manchester

3/13 Wurlitzer		Deroy Records (Deroy 1060)1974
Summer SkiesTrevor BolshawKitchen Bros Garage, Diss

3/19 Wurlitzer		Raymer Sound
(RSCD216)		2012
Chinatown, My ChinatownPhil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Crimson Productions
(CRIMCD79)		1999

Episode 595 – Once Upon a December

This week Damon takes a look at two new CD’s as well as some seasonal music in the mix.

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Music Played

It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)/Sophisticated Lady/Caravan – CLICK TO BUYNicholas MartinVictoria Hall, Saltaire

3/12 Wurlitzer		Cinema Organ Society2024
Without A SongSimon GledhillStudio Standaart, Byfleet

2/9 Standaart		TOEnc Recording2024
Various Extracts (The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Carol Of The Bells, A Visit From St. Nicholas, Here Comes Santa Claus) – CLICK TO BUYAaron HawthorneNew Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear

3/19 Wurlitzer		NETOA (CDHLW 1008)2024
Old Tyme Waltz: Once Upon A December (from “Anastasia”)Phil KelsallTower Ballroom, Blackpool

3/14 Wurlitzer		Grasmere Records (GRCD108)2001
Mele KalikimakaMark HermanNathan Barr Studio, Tarzana, Los Angeles CA

3/19 Wurlitzer		YouTube2020

Episode 586 – Granada! Then & Now

This week Damon features four Granada organs in their current and original homes.

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Music Played

Lady Be Good/Sophisticated Lady/Fascinating Rhythm/Trolley SongBryan RodwellGranada, Clapham Junction, London

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1978
You Made Me Love YouSimon GledhillOrgue De Cinéma, Collège Claparède, Genèva

3c/8 Wurlitzer		AAOCCC, Genève2017
Little Girl/Just In TimeJackie BrownGranada Edmonton

3/10 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1966
Stars Fell On AlabamaLen RawleOrgan Theatre, St. Albans

3/10 Wurlitzer		St Albans Musical Museum Society
(CAS 1011)		1994
Canadian CapersRobinson CleaverGranada, Welling

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Nostalgia Direct (AZCD214)2011
Cheek To Cheek/They Say It’s WonderfulDeclan PooleWurlitzer Hall, Leisure Centre, Woking

3/19 Wurlitzer		Private Recording2024
Bells Across The MeadowDudley BeavanGranada, Woolwich

3c/8 Wurlitzer		Private Recording1938
El AdornoDavid LoweNeuadd Pendre, Tywyn

3c/8 Wurlitzer		OS Digital (OS239)1998

Episode 585 – Holbeach Calling

This week John Leeming has an extended show where he focuses on the organ installed in David Shepherds residence.

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Music Played

Coliseum MarchDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3m 6 pipe ranks + 5 Electrone stops		Cinema Organ Society (COS 107)1984
Long Ago and Far AwayDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

3m 6 pipe ranks + 5 Electrone stops		Cinema Organ Society (COS 107)1984
Love for SaleTom HazletonDolby House, Holbeach

3/9 Compton-plus		Private Recording 1987
VanessaSimon GledhillDolby House, Holbeach

3/9 Compton-plus		Cinema Organ Society (COS115)1989
ExperimentRichard HillsDolby House, Holbeach

3/20 Compton-plus		Cinema Organ Society (COS125)2000
My Silent LoveLyn LarsenDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording2000
SiroccoDavid GrayDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording2016
Russian LullabyJim RiggsDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording2004
Together Wherever We GoBarry BakerDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording1997
I Left My Heart at the Stage Door CanteenDudley SavageDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording2002
The Flat Foot Floogie with the Flaw FlawMark HermanDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording2022
All Strings and Fancy FreeDavid ShepherdDolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording1996
Runaway Rocking HorseSimon Gledhill (organ) and Richard Hills (piano and Dulcimer)Dolby House, Holbeach

4/22 Compton-plus		Private Recording2015

Episode 583 – Entwinement

This week Robert Hope-Jones intertwines piano and organ.

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Music Played

East of the SunBryan RodwellGranada Theatre, Tooting

4/14 Wurlitzer		VIS B-3
Hello BluebirdJim Riggs & Vincent LopezLittle River Studio, Miller, Wichita

3/19 Wurlitzer		Jim Riggs Records2006
Moonlight On the GangesJim Roseveare & Peter MintunOhio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio

4/26 Robert Morton and piano		Private
Recording		1986
Time and Time AgainRalph Wolf & Rob RichardsNethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA

Bosendorfer grand, 4/70 Wurlitzer		HPR-1080CD2010
BabaluKorla PanditHammond, PianoDJV-012-22007
StardustPierre FracalanzaParamount Organ Works 332Private2011
Limehouse BluesEverett Nourse & Frank DenkeRodgers 36-E, Model O SteinwayDoric 14021971
Canyon CaballeroSimon Gledhill & Richard HillsDolby House, Lincolnshire

4/22 Compton hybrid, Steinway Piano		Private2015
My IdealJohnny DuffyUnspecified Organ/ Mason & Hamlin grand pianoEdison Int. SDL 1011959