June 9, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on 11th June 2019,

for another fast moving hour

of music and travels.

 

This weeks show includes

Tony’s exciting interview in Malta

with Steve Hackett,

(and also tracks from Steve Hackett and Chris Squire.)

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

 

‘For The Love Of Family (For Father’s Day)’

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

 

In 72, ‘Family Affair’, on Epic – a US No.1,

for Sly & The Family Stone, made a UK No.15 link.

And in 2002, ‘Family Portrait, on Arista,

reached No.11 for P!nk.

 

In 87, ‘Running In The Family’, on Polydor,

reached No.6 for Level 42.

And in 92, ‘My Father’s Shoes’, on RCA,

also by Level 42, at No.55, was on view.

 

In 82, Junior, on Mercury,

peaked at No.7 with ‘Mama Used To Say’.

And in 98, ‘Father’, on Def Jam,

was a Top 10, for LL Cool J.

 

In 75, ‘Mama Never Told Me’, on Atlantic,

for Sister Sledge (their first UK hit), made No.20.

And in 79, ‘We Are Family’, on Cotillion, 

this time giving Sister Sledge, a No.8 entry.

 

In 72, ‘Mother And Child Reunion’, on CBS,

for Paul Simon, his first UK hit, at No.5, seen.

And in 85 ‘Brothers In Arms’, on Vertigo,

took Dire Straits up to No.16.

 

In 80, ‘My Perfect Cousin’, on Sire,

reached No.9 for The Undertones.

And in 85, ‘Look Mama’, on Wea,

was a Top 10, for Howard Jones.

 

In 84, The Thompson Twins, on Arista,

gave ‘Sister Of Mercy’, a No.11 kiss.

And in 2000, ‘Sister Sister’, on Multiply,

peaked at No.34, for Sister Bliss.

 

In 70, ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’, on Stateside,

for Three Dog Night – a US No.1 and UK No.3.

And in 71, ‘My Brother Jake’, on Island,

reached No.4, for UK group – Free.

 

In 95, ‘Father And Son’, on Polydor –

a platinum-seller for Boyzone, made No.2.

And in 2009, Pixie Lott, on Mercury,

had her first No.1 with ‘Mama Do’.

 

In 71, ‘Cousin Norman’, on Decca,

peaked at No.6 for Marmalade,

And in 72, ‘Mama Weer All Crazee Now’, on Polydor,

was the third No.1 hit for Slade.

 

In 84, ‘Mother’s Talk’, on Mercury,

reached No.14 for Tears For Fears.

And in 89, Mike & The Mechanics, on Wea,

had a US No.1 & UK No.2 with ‘The Living Years’.

 

In 67, ‘Dedicated To The One I Love’, made No.2,

for The Mamas and The Papas, on RCA.

And in 88, ‘Father Figure’, on Epic, gave,

George Michael a US No.1, and a No.11, in the UK.

 

 

 

In 80, ‘Running Free’, peaked at No.34.

and in 82, ‘Run To The Hills’, made a Top 7 sigh.

Both these songs coming from Iron Maiden,

and both recorded on EMI.

 

In 89, ‘Runnin Down A Dream,’ was at No.55,

for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, on MCA.

And in 93, ‘Runaway Train’, on Columbia,

saw Soul Asylum, land a No.7 stay.

 

In 79, ‘Bat Out Of Hell’, on Epic,

for Meat Loaf, peaked at No.15.

And in 93 – a hit again for Meat Loaf,

this time at No.8, also on Epic, was seen.

 

In 94, ‘Let’s Face The Music & Dance’ –

a Top 30, on EMI, for Nat King Cole.

And in 98, ‘Runaground’, a Top 30 for James, on Fontana,

followed his No.38 hit of 90 -‘Lose Control’.

 

In 65, ‘Keep On Running’, on Fontana,

took The Spencer Davis Group to the No.1 spot.

And in 67, ‘You Keep Running Away’, on Tamla Motown,

reached No.26 for The Four Tops.

 

In 65, ‘Hang On Snoopy, on Immediate,

was a US. No.1 and UK No.5, for The McCoys.

And in 80, The Stray Cats, on Arista,

had a No.9 with ‘Runaway Boys.’

 

In 60, ‘Running Bear’, on Mercury,

gave Johnny Preston a US & UK No.1.

And in 85, ‘Running Up The Hill’, on EMI,

for Kate Bush, made sure a Top 3 was won.

 

In 80, ‘Runnin With The Devil’, on Warner Brothers,

found Van Halen at No.52.

And in 83, ‘Running With The Night’, on Motown –

a No.9, for Lionel Richie, was to be.

 

In 71, ‘Run Baby Run’, on London,

for The Newbeats, made the Top 10 scene.

And in 99, ‘Run For Your Life’, on Global Talent,

by Northern Line, peaked at No.18.

 

In 78, ‘Run For Home’, on Mercury,

found Lindisfarne in The Top 10.

And in 65 & 69, ‘Nowhere To Run’ on Tamla Motown, a hit

for Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, and in 88, on A & M.

 

by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

In 68, ‘(Sitting on) The Dock Of The Bay’, gave Otis Redding,

a UK Top 3, and US.No.1, with ease.

And in 69, ‘Time Is Tight’, reached a UK No.4,

for Booker T & The M G’s.

 

In 67, ‘Soothe Me’, gave Sam & Dave,

a UK No.35 score.

Also in 67, their ‘Soul Man’,

ascended up to No. 24.

 

In 68, ‘Private Number’, peaked at No.8,

for Judy Clay & William Bell.

And in 70, ‘Do The Funky Chicken’, for Rufus Thomas,

was at No.18, casting a spell.

 

In 67, ‘Things Get Better’, saw Eddie Floyd, 

with a No.31, won.

And in 71, ‘Theme From Shaft’, gave Isaac Hayes,

a UK No.4 and US. No.1.

 

In 72, Frederick Knight reached a UK No. 22,

with ‘I’ve Been Lonely For So Long’.

And in 74, ‘If You’re Ready (Come Go With Me)’ –

a  UK No.34, for The Staple Singers, going strong.

 

In 67, ‘Tramp’, by Otis Redding & Carla Thomas,

reached a UK.No.18.

And is the last track of this glimpse,

into America’s wonderful Stax scene.

 

 

June 7, 2019

 

 

In 89, ‘The Look’, on EMI – a US No.1

and UK No.7, for Swedish Duo -Roxette.

Also in 89, ‘Dressed For Success’, peaked at No.48,

and ‘Listen To Your Heart’, a UK No.62 and US No.1 bet.

 

In 90, ‘It Must Have Been Love’ – a US No.1 & UK Top 3,

& ‘Listen To Your Heart’/ ‘Dangerous’ – a US No.1 & UK No.6.

With ‘Dressed For Success’, (like always, on EMI),

ending 90, securing a UK No.8 fix.

 

In 91, ‘Joyride’ – a US No.1 & UK No.4,

followed by ‘Fading Like A Flower’ – a UK No.12, on view.

And next came ‘The Big L’, reaching No.21,

with ‘Spending My Time’, peaking at No.22.

 

In 92, ‘Church Of Your Heart’, took a No.21 pew,

and ‘How Do You Do!’, made a No.13 appeal.

Finally in 92, ‘Queen Of Pain’, settled at No.28,

and opening 93, making No.7, was ‘Almost Unreal’.

 

Also in 93, ‘It Must Have Been Love’ re-appeared at No.10

And in 94, ‘Sleeping In My Car’, made the No.14 spot.

Next in 94, ‘Crash! Boom! Bang!’, peaked at No.26,

with ‘Fireworks’ a Top 30, and ‘Run To You’, to No.27, shot.

 

In 95, ‘Vulnerable’, reached No.44,

followed by ‘The Look (remix), – a No.28 hit.

And in 96, ‘You Don’t Understand Me’, made No.42,

with ‘June Afternoon’, a No.52 fit.

 

In 99, ‘Wish I Could Fly’, peaked at No.11,

with ‘Stars’ appearing  next, at No 56.

And in 05, ‘Fading Like A Flower’, on All Around The World.,

at No.18, for Dancing DJS VS Roxette – ending this mix.

 

Thank You for the music

RIP   Marie Fredriksson  1958 – 2019

( A founder member of Roxette )

 

 

June 5, 2019

 

 

In 70, ‘Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)’, on Bell,

gave Edison Lighthouse, a No.1, for a five week stay.

And in 74, ‘Pepper Box’, on Spark,

for french duo, Peppers – up to No.6, found a way.

 

In 93, ‘Circles’, on Wea label,

for Saffron, a Top 60, was to be.

And in 04, ‘Cinnamon Girl’, on Columbia,

took Prince up to No.43.

 

In 78, ‘I Thought It Was You’, on CBS,

for Herbie Hancock, reached No.15.

And in 03 ‘My Love Is Always’, on Illustrious,

for Saffron Hill featuring Ben Onono, at No.28, seen.

 

In 67, ‘Mellow Yellow’, on Pye,

for Donovan, at No.8, did arrive.

And in 68, ‘Jennifer Juniper’, also on Pye,

gave Donovan, his fourth Top 5.

 

In 97, ‘Spice Up Your Life’, on Virgin,

saw The Spice Girls with their fifth No.1, riding high.

And in 2000, ‘Is It Love’, on Ministry Of Sound,

in the charts at No.37, for Chili Hi Fly.

 

In 88, ‘Twist And Shout’, on ffrr label,

gave Salt-N-Pepa, a No.4 life.

And in 97, ‘Ginger’, on Rhythm King,

made No.54, for David Devant & His Spirit Wife.

 

In 90, ‘I Wanna Be Free’, on Virgin,

saw Minty, on the No.67 line.

And in 90, ‘Taste The Pain’, on EMI-USA,

found Red Hot Chili Peppers, at No.29.

 

In 85, ‘Lavender’, on EMI,

for Marillion, made the Top 5 grade.

And in 04, Eastern Lane, with ‘Saffron’,

reached No.55, on Rough Trade.

 

 

by Harriet Blackbury

June 4, 2019

 

 

 

In 61, ‘Stand By Me’, on London,

for Ben E King – a Top 30, followed by ‘Amor Amor’.

And in 87, ‘Stand By Me’, now on Atlantic,

gave Ben E King, a gold-selling, UK No.1, 3 week, score.

 

In 58, ‘I May Never Pass This Way Again’, on Philips,

reached No.14, for Robert Earl.

And in 85, ‘After The Love Has Gone’, at No.28,

on Supreme, for Princess – a Top 3 pearl.

 

In 98, ‘It’s True’, on Interscope,

for Queen Pen, peaked at No.24.

And in 2000, ‘Robot Wars (Android Love), at No.51,

for Sir Killalot VS Robo Babe, on Polydor.

 

In 67, ‘Al Capone’ reached No.18,

for Prince Buster, on Blue Beat.

And in 9o, ‘Wanted’, on Supreme,

saw Princess Ivori, take a No.69 seat.

 

In 77,  Stevie Wonder, on Motown,

had a No.2 with ‘Sir Duke’.

And in 06, ‘Knights of Cydonia’, for Muse,

on Helium 3/Warner Brothers, had a Top 10 look

 

In 65, ‘She’s About A Mover’, on London,

peaked at No.15 for Sir Douglas Quintet.

And in 07, ‘Exceeder’, on Boss label,

for Mason VS Princess Superstar, a Top 3 bet.

 

In 85, ‘Love And Pride’ – a gold-seller, at No.2,

for UK/Ireland group – King – on CBS.

And in 90, ‘I’m In The Mood For Love’, at No.58,

for Lord Tanamo, on Mooncrest.

 

In 06, ‘Way You Walk’, on Black Gold,

by Steve Mason known as King Biscuit Time.

And in 74, ‘Killer Queen’, on EMI,

at No.2 for Queen, ends this rhyme.

 

 

 

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