July 31, 2019

 

 

 

 

In 78, the first of nineteen hits on A & M,

saw The Police at No.42, with ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’.

And in 79, ‘Roxanne’, climbed to No.12,

and ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’, this time reached No.2.

 

Next to follow in 79, came ‘Message In A Bottle’ –

a gold-seller, at No.1, for a 3 week stay.

Also in 79, ‘Fall Out’, on Illegal, made No.47,

and ‘Walking On The Moon’, on A & M,- a gold-selling, No.1 play.

 

In 80, ‘So Lonely’ made No.6, and ‘Six Pack’ reached No.17,

with ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me’ – a gold-selling No.1.

And ‘De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da’, also a gold-seller, at No.5,

and in 81, at No.2, was ‘Invisible Sun’.

 

Still in 81, ‘Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic’, made No.1,

and ending 81, ‘Spirits In The Material World’ – a No.12 sound.

In 83, ‘Every Breath You Take’ – a US. & UK. No 1,

and also in 83, ‘Wrapped Around Your Finger’, was No.7 bound.

 

Ending 83, ‘Synchronicity ll’, peaked at No.17,

and in 84, also at No.17, was ‘King Of Pain’.

And in 86, ‘Don’t Stand So Close To Me (Remix)’, at No.24,

and in 95, ‘Can’t Stand Losing You (Live)’, at No.27 – a hit again.

 

In 97, Sting & The Police, took ‘Roxanne ’97 ‘ to No.17, on A & M,

and in 2000, on Pagan, Different Gear Versus The Police,

took ‘When The World Is Running Down’ to No.28,

and ends this mix of hits, that The Police did release.

 

 

 

 

July 29, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon, on Tuesday, 30th July 2019,

for the latest ‘Summer of Rock’ show.

 

This fast moving hour includes

Tony’s interview with

Pete Trewavas  – bass guitarist with

Marillion.

and also the music of Focus and Yes,

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

 

For The Love Of Old Favourites 

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 71, ‘I Will Return’, gave Springwater,

a Top 5, on Polydor.

And in 95, ‘I Will Remember’, on Columbia,

gave Toto, a No.64.

 

In 71, Frank Sinatra, on Reprise,

peaked at No.16, with ‘I Will Drink The Wine’, 

And in 04, ‘I Won’t Change You’, on Polydor,

for Sophie Ellis-Bextor, reached No.9.

 

In 82, ‘I Won’t Close My Eyes’, on DEP International,

for UB40, reached No.32.

And in 88, T’Pau, on Siren,

peaked at No.14, with ‘I Will Be With You’.

 

In 84, Alvin Stardust, on Chrysalis,

climbed to No.7, with ‘I Won’t Run Away’.

And in 84, ‘I Won’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’,

peaked at No.2, for Nik Kershaw, on MCA.

 

In 78, Ruby Winters, on Creole,

had a No.45 hit, with ‘I Won’t Mention It Again’.

And in 97, ‘I Will Come To You’, on Mercury,

saw Hanson, with a Top 5 reign.

 

In 87, Glen Goldsmith reached No.34,

on Reproduction, with ‘I Won’t Cry’.

And in 88, ‘I Won’t Bleed For You’, peaked at No.35,

for Climie Fisher, on EMI.

 

In 72, ‘I Won’t Last A Day Without You’/’Goodbye To Love’,

for The Carpenters, peaked at No.9, on A & M.

And in 77, ‘I Will’, on Creole,

for Ruby Winters – a Top 4 gem.

 

In 89, ‘I Won’t Back Down’, on MCA,

found Tom Petty, in the No.28 zone.

And in 07, ‘I Will Wait For You’, made No.36,

for Tiny Dancers, on Parlophone.

 

In 79, ‘I Will Survive’, on Polydor,

gave Gloria Gaynor, a No.1 success.

And in 83, ‘I Won’t Hold You Back’ –

a No.37, for Toto, on CBS.

 

In 02, ‘I Will Always Love You’, on Liberty,

gave Rik Waller, a Top 6.

And in 82, ‘I Won”t Let You Down’, on WEA,

for Phd, at No.3, ends this mix.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 86, ‘Down To Earth’, on Mercury,

for Curiosity Killed The Cat, reached No.3.

And in 87, ‘Ordinary Day’, peaked at No.11,

with ‘Misfits’ at No.7, and at No.56, was ‘Free’.

 

In 89, ‘Name and Number’ – their last hit on Mercury –

enjoyed a No.14 stay.

And in 92, ‘Hang On In There Baby’,

was a Top 3, on RCA.

 

Still in 92, ‘I Need Your Lovin’,

on RCA, reached the No.47 line.

And in 93, peaking at No.73,

on RCA, was ‘Gimme The Sunshine’.

 

 

July 26, 2019

 

 

 

In 69, ‘Sweet Dreams’, on Chrysalis,

gave Jethro Tull, a No.7 contender.

And in 83, ‘Rod Stewart, on Warner Brothers,

peaked at No.23, with Sweet Surrender.

 

In 72, ‘Poppa Joe’, on RCA,

for The Sweet, reached No.11.

And in 90, ‘Sweet & Low’, on Chrysalis,

for Deborah Harry, peaked at No.57.

 

In 98, ‘The Sweetest Thing’, on Island,

for U2, reached the Top 3.

And in 09, ‘Sweet Disposition’, on Infectious,

for Temper Trap –  a Top 6, was to be.

 

In 66, Sweet Talkin’ Guy, on Stateside,

found The Chiffons, at No.31, in the chart race. .

And in 72, ‘Sweet Talkin’ Guy, now on London,

gave The Chiffons, a Top 4 place

 

In 83, ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’ –

a US. No.1 & UK No.2, for The Eurthymics, on RCA.

And in 85, ‘The Sweetest Taboo’, on Epic,

peaked at No.31 for Sade.

 

In 75, Showaddywaddy, reached No.14,

on Bell, with ‘Sweet Music’.

And in 93, ‘Sweet Thing’, peaked at No.24,

for Mick Jagger, on Atlantic.

 

In 83, ‘Sweet Memory’, on Stiff,

for The Belle Stars, climbed to No.22.

And in 88, ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, on Geffen,

gave Guns & Roses, a No.6 view.

 

In 67, Arthur Conley, reached No.7,

on Atlantic, with ‘Sweet Soul Music’.

And in 01, ‘Sweet Baby’, peaked at No.23,

for Macy Gray featuring Erykah Badu, on Epic.

 

In 01, ‘Sweet Revenge’, on Artemis,

saw Spooks, up to No.67 arrive.

And  in 09, ‘Sweet Dreams’, on Columbia,

for Beyonce, reached  the Top 5.

 

 

 

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

for a Lazy Sunday Afternoon Special Show

between 1pm –  3pm on 28th July 2019

 

This Super Show contains music

from three new bands on the rock scene,

from Bury, Lancashire.   

Namely …

‘Hollow State’, ‘Colt 48’, & ‘Adventures of Salvador’.

plus.

‘Skipinnish’ .

 

The show also includes a brief insight into

the Vinyl Revival, and The Last Shop Standing Book

by record dealer/promoter  Graham Jones..

( Check out the new record shop in Bury – ‘Wax & Beans.)

 

Also rock music from Prince, (Poison), Aztec & Asia.

 

The show will also feature music by Marillion, who

Tony will be interviewing this week,

for his Time Machine show, the following week. 

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

 

‘For The Love Of Disco’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

July 24, 2019

 

I know a girl called Clementine Clements –

A classier lass you have yet to meet.

She thinks that she is sensational,

from her head, right down to her feet.

 

I am a friend of Clementine Clements.

We have a rapport, that is clear to see.

When her world is filled with displeasure.

She knows she can depend on me.

 

The other day I saw Clementine Clements,

and knew right away she was full of woe.

Her people had bought her a harness –

the horror of which, was on show.

 

The indignity she felt was so visible.

The thing looked hideous to the eye!

Her vanity had been challenged.

She knew I agreed – I wanted to cry.

 

She jumped onto my knee, and said ‘Save me.’

‘I feel such a fool, and have lost all my charm.’

‘How can I strut my stuff in this straight jacket?’

‘I look like I’ve come from a funny farm!’

 

She told me the harness has got a handle,

so her people can carry her – like a suitcase.

I could tell that she felt suicidal,

just by the sad look on her face.

 

How to help my pal, Clementine Clements,

had me scratching my head to think.

But I had to come up with something,

as the sight of the harness, made her heart sink.

 

How can I now march with Clementine Clements,

as we’d both look like total prats,

pounding the streets like gangsters.

All that was missing, would be our baseball hats!

 

My plan is to buy her a collar.

The best collar there has ever been!

One that will compliment her odd coloured ears,

and have her looking  just like the Queen.

 

For my dear friend  Clementine Clements.

Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

July 22, 2019

 

 

 

In 70, ‘That Same Old Feeling’, reached No.5

for Pickettywitch, on Pye.

And in 86, ‘Friends Will Be Friends’,

peaked at No.14, for Queen, on EMI.

 

In 65, ‘If You Gotta Go Go Now’, climbed to No.2,

for Manfred Mann, on HMV.

And in 74, ‘Thanks For Saving My Life’, for Billy Paul,

on Philadelphia, reached No.33.

 

In 67, ‘Creeque Alley’, reached No.9,

for The Mamas & The Papas, on RCA.

And in 70, ‘Friends’, on Decca,

for Arrival – up to No.8, found the way.

 

In 81, ‘Keep On Loving You’, on Epic,

for REO Speedwagon, was a US No.1 & UK No.7.

And in 97, ‘Call The Man’, also on Epic,

gave Celine Dion, a UK No.11.

 

In 79, ‘After The Love Has Gone’,  reached No.4,

for Earth Wind & Fire, on CBS.

And in 86, ‘Holding Back The Years’, on WEA,

gave Simply Red, a US No.1 & UK No.2 success.

 

In 73, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’, peaked at No.6,

for Elton John, on DJM.

And in 91, ‘Shiny Happy People’, also made No.6,

on Warner Brothers, for REM.

 

In 87, ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’,

on Island, for U2 – a US No.1 & UK No 6.

And in 78, ‘Thank You For Being A Friend’, at No.42,

on Asylum, for Andrew Gold – ends this mix.

 

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon, on Tuesday 23rd July 2019,

for another fast-moving hour

of great music and chat.

 

On this week’s show

Tony will be in conversation with

‘Hollow State’ band member –

Sheldon James Jolly.

 

Enjoy Folks

July 19, 2019

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

for a SUNDAY NIGHT Summer Special show

on 21 st July 2019

9pm – 11pm.

 

This show has it all,

including

a late evening ‘Drive-Time’ half hour,

Steve Hackett On Tour,

 ‘On this Weekend in history’ slot,

and the Time Machine Concert updates,

and great tracks to make the weekend complete.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem

 

For The Love Of Music

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

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