November 26, 2018

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on Tuesday, 27th November 2018.

 

Today’s fast moving Show includes

 

Live recordings of music by

Dan Patlansky and band,

along with Charly and Gorilla Riot…

both currently touring together.

 

There will also be details of remaining shows 

on Tony’s Time Machine  Final Countdown.

 

Tony will be reading the poem

‘For The Love Of Radio

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

In 81, on Polydor, reaching No.21

was ‘Radio Wall Of Sound’ by Slade,

and in 84, ‘Radio GaGa’ by Queen

on EMI – a number 2 position made.

 

In 01, ‘Paranoid Android’ by Radiohead

on Parlophone made Number 3,

and ‘Nervous Wreck’ by U.S. group Radio Stars,

on Chiswick, a top 40, proved to be.

 

In 04, ‘Radio’ by Robbie Williams,

on Crysalis reached the No.1 slot,

and in 91, ‘Radio Song’ by REM –

a Top 30, on Warner Brothers, loved a lot.

 

In 61, ‘Transistor Radio’ made No.24

on Pye, for Comedian – Benny Hill,

and in 78, ‘Radio Radio’ – a Top 30 on Radar

for Elvis Costello & The Attractions, that fans love still.

 

In 87, ‘Radio Heart’ at No.35 on GFM for

Radio Heart featuring Gary Numan, is next in this mix.

Also, in 87 ‘I Love My Radio ( My DJ’s Radio)’ 

for Taffy, on Transglobal, made No.6.

 

In 80, ‘On The Radio’ by Donna Summer,

on  Casablanca, peaked at No.32,

and in 78, ‘Jack And Jill’ at No 11, on Arista,

by U.S. group Raydio, came into view.

 

In 83, at No.13 on Sound of New York label was

‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life On Th Radio’ by Indeep,

and in 76, on Decca, at No.3 was ‘Music’,

by John Miles, guaranteeing a calming night’s sleep.

 

November 21, 2018

 

From Room Number 1 rang out

Roxy Music’s ‘Dance Away’

for the umpteenth time

on that very first day.

 

And then from Ultravox

along with Midge Ure –

‘Sleepwalk’ and ‘Passing Strangers’

the neighbourhood had to endure.

 

The Box Room by the front door

was a Boomtown Rat zone,

and also heard was Blondie

‘Hanging on the telephone’.

 

And just as one’s sanity –

it was simply impossible to recall,

came, full blast along the corridor

Pink Floyd’s ‘Another brick in the wall’.

 

Meanwhile, across the landing,

as the windows shook, came Queen,

and also the dulcet tones

of U.S. soul singer, Al Green. 

 

And Ian Dury’s Rhythm Stick’

and Herbie Hancock’s ‘I Thought It Was You’,

had the whole place rocking,

as another gasket blew.

 

Then the Manager paid a visit,

humming Roger Whittaker’s ‘Durham Town’,

which definitely for a minute or two

calmed the household down.

 

And the bathroom always in use,

as an occupant soaked up Billy Paul,

whilst Eagle-loving ‘Desperado’s’

queued impatiently down the hall.

 

And Marvin Gaye – in all his brilliance,

didn’t stand a chance,

with Billy Joel’s ‘My Life’ on repeat –

causing a frenzied trance.

 

Then Carole Bayer Sager from the kitchen

announced, ‘You’re moving out today’,

as some demanded squatters rights,

with Odyssey paving the way.

 

Then suddenly came silence,

and normality was restored –

A whole new world beckoned,

and had to be explored.

 

as some contracts not renewed,

whilst other players were transferred,

and from rooms once filled with vinyl,

now only silence could be heard.

 

And as the keys turned in the locks,

after everyone said goodbyes,

quite fittingly on their car radios, 

Art Garfunkel sang ‘Bright Eyes’.

 

written by  Harriet Blackbury.

and can be read in Issue 63  (page 46) of

backpass – The Retro Football Magazine.

November 19, 2018

 

Tune into Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on Tuesday 20th November 2018

to hear Tony’s recent all-star interviews with

 

The Four Top’s  Duke Fakir

and

The Temptation’s  Otis Williams.

in the build up to their current

‘Together Again One More Time’ Tour .

 

Also on the Show – Special Guests

Lee & Gina from Bury Art Gallery –

( Members of The Gang Of Five).

 

Lee will be reading the poem-

”For The Love Of Five’

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

and Gina will be reading the poem-

‘For The Love Of Art’

wriiten by

Harriet Blackbury

 

November 17, 2018

 

 

In 84, UK Group – Art of Noise,

reached No.8 with ‘Close (To The Edit)’,

and in 66, on Parlophone ‘Paperback Writer’

gave The Beatles their 10th No.1 credit.

 

In 86, ‘Ballerina Girl’/’Deep River Woman’, on Motown,

gave Lionel Richie his 10th UK Top Twenty,

and ‘Dance Yourself Dizzy’ on the Polo label,

in 80, saw ‘Liquid Gold’ with a No.2 entry.

 

In 83, ‘Karma Chameleon’, on Virgin,

for Culture Club, a No.1 in the US & UK,

and on the Sire label in 89 at No.5,

with ‘Express Yourself’ Madonna had her say.

 

In 1960, on Parlophone, in the Top 3  –

‘Portrait Of My Love’ by Matt Munro, loved by all.

and on Epic, in 79 at No.7,

was Michael Jackson with ‘Off The Wall’.

 

In 62, on Mercury, reaching No.5,

Leroy Van Dyke arrived with ‘Walk On By’,

and also on Mercury, in 75 -‘Art For Art’s Sake’ by 10CC,

 (this Top 5 following ‘I’m Not In Love’ – a No.1 high.)

 

In 84 came ‘State Of Independence’,

by Jon & Vangelis on Polydor,

and at No.5 in 76, on Buddah –

Andrea True Connection sang ‘More More More’.

 

In 62, at No.2, on the Piccadilly label,

Joe Brown sang ‘A Picture Of You’,

and on Crysalis in 73, Leo Sayer with

‘The Show Must Go On’,  also reached No.2.

 

In 2009, on Lavolta label, Red Light Company

took ‘Arts And Crafts’ to No.53,

and in 77, ‘Show You The Way To Go’, on Epic,

for the Jackson 5, their first No.1 was to be.

 

In 86, ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’, on Polydor,

at No.7, Sarah Brightman & Steve Harley did own.

and in 91, at No.16, ‘The Show Must Go On’

by Queen, came on Parlophone.

 

 

 

‘5 Steps’ by Dru Hill made a UK No.22

on Island Black Music label in 97,

and in 87, ‘Five Get Over Excited’,

by The Housemartins reached No.11.

 

‘Five Colours In Her Hair’ by McFly,

in 2004, a UK No.1 bet,

and at No.6 in 61, on Fontana,

with ‘Take Five’ was The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

 

In 86, on the Tent label was Five Star –

at No.2 with ‘Rain Or Shine’,

and in 08, Noah & The Whale, on Vertigo,

made No.7 with ‘5 Years Time’.

 

In 78, ‘Five Minutes’ by The Stranglers,

on United Artists arrived at No.11,

and in 99, ‘Everything But The Girl’

by Five Fathoms, on Virgin, made No.27.

 

‘I’m In Favour Of Friendship’, on Decca,

in 1955 gave Five Smith Brothers a Top 20,

and in 99, ‘Never Had It So Good’,

by Take 5, a No.34 entry.

 

‘Until The Time Is Through’ by Five

on RCA, in 98, reached a No.2 high,

and The Jackson 5, on Tamla Motown, in 71,

was at No.33 with ‘Never Can Say Goodbye’.

 

 

November 12, 2018

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon  on Tuesday 13th November 2018

for an hour of  great music & chat.

 

This weeks Show includes….

Remembrance  – 100 years.

 

Tribute to Stan Lee/Marvel Comics….Theme Tunes.

 

Tribute to Hugh McDowell…of ELO and Wizzard fame.

including the poem.. ‘For The Love Of Wizzard’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

Together Again One More Time…

Tavares/Four Tops/Temptations.

 

Stevie Wonder songs

and the poem  ‘For The Love Of Names – Part 1’

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

 

In 72, ‘Ball Park Incident’ by Wizzard

on Harvest – their first Top Ten was to be,

and ‘See My Baby Jive’ and ‘Angel Fingers’

two consecutive No.1s  coming in 73.

 

‘I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day’ –

their last hit of 73,  reaching No.4,

and in Spring of 74, came ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Winter’-

now on Warner Brothers, making a Top Ten score.

 

‘This Is The Story Of My Life (Baby)’

made the Top 40, and then 

finishing the year – ‘Are You Ready To Rock’

saw them with a hit on their hands again.

 

Thank You for the music

RIP  Hugh McDowell   1953 – 2018

( A much respected Rock Cellist with ELO and Wizzard

and many more Bands  – a true musician in every sense of the word)

 

 

 

November 5, 2018

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine 

at Noon on Tuesday 6th  November 2018

for a relaxing hour of  great music and lively chat

 

This weeks Show includes

A celebration of work

by the Fab Four. 

 

Tony’s ‘Band of the month’ is

FOCUS   (who are soon to return to Manchester)

 

 Tony will also be reading the poem

‘For The Love Of Albums’

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

November 3, 2018

 

 

Fernando Riccardo Alberto Semprini, known as Semprini

in 61, had a hit with ‘Theme From Exodus’ on HMV.

Florian Cloud de Bounevaille Armstrong, known as Dido

in 01, arrived in the charts singing ‘Here With Me’.

 

William Yarnbrough, known as William Bell

in 68, with Judy Clay sang ‘Private Number’ on Stax.

Claudia Ogalde, known as Deetah

in 98, had a UK Top 20 with ‘Relax’.

 

Marvin Lee Aday, known as Meat Loaf

in 79, on Epic arrived with ‘Bat Out Of Hell’.

Charles Hardin Holley, known as Buddy Holly

in 58, had a UK Top 5 with ‘Rave On’ doing well.

 

Patricia Arnold, known as PP Arnold

in 67, with ‘First Cut Is The Deepest’ – a UK Top 20.

Mary Sandeman, known as Aneka

in 81, gave us ‘Japanese Boy’ – a No.1 entry.

 

Graham McPherson, known as Suggs

in 95, had a hit with ‘Camden Town’.

William Robinson, known as Smokey Robinson

in 70, with the Miracles, at No.1 with ‘Tears Of A Clown’.

 

Terrance Quaites, known as TQ

in 99, on Epic reached No.4 with ‘Westside’.

Sybil Lynch, known as Sybil

in 89, gave ‘Don’t Make Me Over’ a Top 20 ride.

 

Russell Roberts, known as Russ Abbot

in 84, brought to the Top 10 ‘Atmosphere’.

Samim Winiger, known as Samim

in 07, with ‘Heater’, had a Top 20 to cheer.

 

Lynn Goldsmith, known as Will Powers

in 83, took ‘Kissing With Confidence’ into the Top 20.

Joscelyn Stoker, known as Joss Stone

in 04, with ‘You Had Me’- made a Top 10 entry.

 

Norma Jean Egstrom, known as Peggy Lee

in 61, sang ‘Til There Was You’.

Sadenia Reader, known as Eddi Reader

in 96, with ‘Town Without Pity’, gained a Top 30 view.

 

Sannie Carlson, known as Whigfield

in 94, had a No.1 with ‘Saturday Night’.

John Stephens, known as John Legend

in 08, with Andre 3000, had a hit with ‘Green Light’

 

Artis Ivey Jr, known as Coolio

in 95, took ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ to the top of the tree.

Sam Faulkner, known as Newton Faulkner

in 07, reached No.7, with ‘Dream Catch Me’.

 

Aristottle Savalas, known as Telly Savalas

in 75, had a No.1 with ‘If’ on MCA.

William Royce Scaggs, known as Boz Scaggs

in 77, had a Top 10 with ‘What Can I Say’.

 

 

 

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