August 21, 2019

 

 

In 88, ‘Requiem’, by The London Boys,

made the Top 4, on Wea.

And in 03, ‘The Opera Song (Brave New World)’,

on Direction, gave Jurgen Vries featuring CMC, a Top 3.

 

In 85, ‘Live Is Life’, for Opus,

settled at No.6, on Polydor.

And in 02, ‘One Fine Day’, on Sony Classical,

for The Operababes, made No.54.

 

In 54, ‘Moonlight Serenade’, peaked at No.12,

for Glenn Miller, on HMV.

And in 01, Lullaby, On Virgin,

reached No.12, for Melanie B.

 

In 67, ‘Excerpt From A Teenage Opera’,

gave Keith West a Top 2, on Parlophone.

And in 77, ‘Fanfare For The Common Man’, on Atlantic,

also saw ‘Emerson, Lake & Palmer, in the Top 2 zone.

 

In 76, ‘Requiem’, on Bell,

for Slik, reached No.24.

And in 86, ‘The Phantom Of The Opera, made No.7,

for Sarah Brightman & Steve Harley, on Polydor.

 

In 56, ‘Autumn Concerto’, peaked at No.18,

for The George Melachrino Orchestra, on HMV.

And in 92, ‘Sympathy’, climbed to No.66,

for Donell Rush, on ID.

 

In 75, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, gave Queen,

a platinum-selling No.2, on EMI.

And in 76, ‘Aria’, saw Acker Bilk, his Clarinet & Strings,

in the Top 5, on Pye.

 

In 66, ‘Rhapsody in The Rain’, on MGM,

took Lou Christie to No.37.

And in 77, ‘Rhapsody’, on Warner Brothers,

for The Four Seasons, also peaked at No.37.

 

In 65, ‘A Lover’s Concerto’, climbed to No.5,

for The Toys, on Stateside.

And in 66, ‘I Hear A Symphony’, on Tamla Motown,

gave The Supremes, a US No1 and UK No.39 ride.

 

In 59, ‘Ragtime Cowboy Joe’, on London,

gave David Saville & The Chipmunks, a No.11.

And in 05, ‘Adagio For Strings’, on Nebula,

for DJ Tiesto, made No.7.

 

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

August 17, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

TODAY  11am – 1pm   – 17th August 2019

for a ‘Saturday Brunch’ Summer of Rock Special’.

 

Featuring –

‘On This Day in History’ – Woodstock – 

 

and all the latest happenings and forthcoming events

in the the music world.

 

Tony will be in conversation with Special Guest –

Louise – co-owner of  ‘Wax & Beans’ Vinyl/Coffee Shop

 

Louise will also be reading the poem –

 

‘For The Love Of Willpower’

written by Harriet Blackbury. 

 

August 10, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon, on Tuesday, 13th  August 2019,

for another happy, action packed show.

 

This week,  

Tony will have a surprise guest in the studio, 

as well as his usual Tuesday features,

and details of local events and tours.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

 

‘For The Love Of The Smashing Pumpkins’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

 

In 84, Bucks Fizz, on RCA,

reached No.42, with ‘Golden Days’.

And in 06, ‘Gold Lion’, on Fiction,

peaked at No.53, for the Yeah, Yeah, Yeah’s.

 

In 73, ‘Radar Love’, on Track,

made No.7, for Golden Earring, on Polydor,

before returning in 77, and this time, 

settling at No.44.

 

In 77, ‘Lonely Boy’, on Asylum,

gave Andrew Gold, a No 11.

And in 78, ‘Making Up Again’, on Bronze,

for Goldie, reached No.7.

 

In 75, ‘Golden Years’, rose to No.8,

for David Bowie, on RCA.

And in 83, ‘Gold’, on Reformation,

gave Spandau Ballet, a Top 2 play.

 

In 70, ‘Band Of Gold’, on Invictus,

gave Freda Payne, a six week No.1 run.

And in 03, Suede, on Sony Music,

had a No.14, with ‘Attitude’/’Golden Gun’.

 

In 95, ‘Golden Eye’, on Parlophone,

gave Tina Turner, a Top Ten score.

And in 07, ‘Golden Skan’s’, peaked at No.7,

for UK group, The Klaxons, on Polydor.

 

In 82, ‘Golden Brown’ – a gold-seller, on Liberty,

for The Stranglers, at No.2 sat.

And in 94, ‘Goldenbook’, on Dedicated,

peaked at No.42, for The Family Cat.

 

In 02, ‘Gold’, on Parlophone,

shone at No.27, for Beverley Knight.

And in 04, ‘Golden Touch’, on Vertigo,

climbed to No.9, for Razorlight.

 

 

 

 

In 84, ‘Silver’, on Korova,

was a Top 30, for Echo & The Bunnymen.

And in 85, ‘Silver Shadow’, peaked at No.41,

for Atlantic Star, on A & M.

 

In 76, ‘Silver Star’, on Warner Brothers,

shone at No.3, for The Four Seasons.

And in 02, ‘Silver’, on Columbia,

climbed to No.15, for Hundred Reasons.

 

In 76, ‘Get Up And Boogie’, on Magnet,

gave Silver Convention, a No.7.

And in 89, ’20 Seconds To Comply’, on Tam Tam,

for Silver Bullet, shot to No,11.

 

In 77, ‘Silver Lady’, on Private Stock –

a gold-seller, for David Soul, made a No.1 score.

And in 80, ‘Silver Dream Machine (Part 1)’,

on Mercury, gave David Essex, a Top 4.

 

In 71, ‘Silver Rain’, on Columbia,

saw Cliff Richard with a No.27 play.

And in 87, ‘Silvermac’, peaked at No.42,

for Westworld, on RCA.

 

In 72, ‘Silver Machine, on United Artists,

gave Hawkwind, a Top 3.

And in 89 ‘Silver & Gold’, on EMI,

reached the Top 60, for A.S.A.P.

 

In 67, ‘Hi-Ho Silver Lining’, on Columbia,

for Jeff Beck, reached No.14.

And in 02, Felix Da Housecat, on City Rockers,

made No.39, with ‘Silver Screen Shower Scene’.

 

In 91, ‘Silver Thunderbird’, on Atlantic,

gave Mark Cohn, a No.54.

And in 98, ‘Too Much, Too Little, Too Late’,

a Top 20, for Silver Sun, on Polydor.

 

 

 

 

In 88,’Waiting For A Star To Fall’, peaked at No.9.

for Boy Meets Girl, on RCA.

And in 01, ‘Waiting’, on Reprise,

reached No.34, for Green Day.

 

In 90, George Michael climbed to No.23,

on Epic, with ‘Waiting For That Day’.

And in 05, ‘Wait (The Whisper Song)’, made No.47,

for The Ying Yang Twins, on TVT UK.

 

In 78, Yellow Dog, on Virgin,

rose to No.54, with ‘Wait Until Midnight’.

And in 99, Jennifer Lopez, on Columbia,

had a Top 5, with ‘Waiting For Tonight’.

 

In 94, ‘Can’t Wait To Be With You’, made No.29,

for DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, on Jive.

And in 2000, ‘Wait And Bleed’, on Roadrunner,

for Slipknot, at No.27, did arrive.

 

In 77, Bob Marley & The Wailers, on Island,

made No.27, with ‘Waiting In Vain’.

And in 83, Flash & The Pan, reached No.7,

on Easybeat, with ‘Waiting For A Train.

 

In 79, ‘Waiting For An Alibi’, peaked at No.9,

for Thin Lizzy, on Vertigo.

And in 99, ‘Waiting For The Sun’, made No.37,

for The Ruff Driverz, on Inferno.

 

In 81, ‘Waiting For A Girl Like You’, on Atlantic,

saw Foreigner, at No.8 thrive.

And in 09, ‘Wait Your Turn’, on Def Jam,

for Rihanna, peaked at No.45.

 

In 81, The Rolling Stones, had a Top 50,

on Rolling Stone label, with ‘Waiting For A Friend’.

And in 86, ‘Can’t Wait Another Minute’, on Tent,

reached No.7 for Five Star, bringing this mix to an end.

 

 

August 7, 2019

 

 

 

In 99, S Club 7, made No.1, with ‘Bring It All Back’.

Their first of 11  consecutive Top Tens, on Polydor, on view.

And also in 99 came, ‘S Club Party’,

and ‘Two In A Million’/’You’re My Number One’, both at No.2.

 

In 2000, ‘Reach’ – a gold-selling No.2,

and ‘Natural’, peaked at No.3.

Ending 2000, ‘Never Had A Dream Come True’ – a gold-selling No.1.

And in 01, ‘Don’t Stop Movin’ – a platinum-selling, No 1, was to be.

 

Also in 01, ‘Have You Ever’, climbed to No.1,

and in 02, ‘You’, made No.2, and ‘Alive’, at No.5, pleased every fan.

In 03, ‘Say Goodbye’/’Love Ain’t Gonna Wait For You’, a No.2,

for this successful group, who’s hits came in a four year span.

 

 

 

 

In 77, ‘She’s Not There’, on CBS,

for Santana, reached No.11.

And in 06, ‘She Moves In Her Own Way’,

on Virgin, saw The Kooks at No.7.

 

In 80, ‘She’s Out Of My Life’, on Epic,

gave Michael Jackson, a Top 3.

And in 2010, ‘She Said’, on 679/Atlantic,

also peaked at No.3. for Plan B.

 

In 04, ‘She Will Be Loved’, on J Records,

for Maroon 5, climbed to No.4.

And in 07, ‘She’s My Man’, for The Scissor Sisters,

reached No.29, on Polydor.

 

In 63, The Beatles, on Parlophone,

had a US & UK No.1, with ‘She Loves You’.

And in 76, ‘She’s Gone’, for Daryl Hall & John Oates,

on Atlantic, peaked at No.42.

 

In 98, ‘She Left Me On Friday’, gave Shed Seven,

a No.11, on Polydor.

And in 09, ‘She Wolf’, on Epic,

for Shakira, made No.4.

 

In 83, ‘She Works Hard For The Money’, on Mercury,

gave Donna Summer, a No.25.

And in 94, ‘She Is Suffering’, on Epic,

for Manic Street Preachers, also made No.25.

 

In 79, Suzi Quatro, peaked at No.11, 

on Rak, with ‘She’s In Love With You’.

And in 92, ‘She’s A Rainbow’, on Circa,

gave World of Twist, a No.62.

 

In 89, ‘Luther Vandross, reached No.34,

on Epic, with ‘She Won’t Talk To Me’.

And in 94, ‘She’s Got The Vibe’, on Jive,

gave R Kelly, a UK Top 3.

 

In 64, ‘She’s Not There’, on Decca,

gave The Zombies, a No.12 score.

And in 77, ‘She’s A Wind Up’, on United Artists,

for Dr. Feelgood, climbed to No.34.

 

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

a No.15, for Sir Douglas Quintet.

And in 99, ‘She’s The One’/’It’s Only Us’, on Chrysalis,

gave Robbie Williams, a gold-selling, No.1, safe bet.

 

In 99, ‘She’s In Fashion’, on Nude,

reached No.13, for Suede.

And in 07. ‘She’s So Lovely’, on Epic,

for Scouting For Girls – a No.7, made.

 

In 86, ‘She’s Always A Woman’/’Just The Way You Are’,

gave Billy Joel, a No.53, on CBS.

And in 89, ‘She Drives Me Crazy’, on London,

for The Fine Young Cannibals, a US No.1 & UK Top 5 success.

 

In 62, ‘She’s Not You’, for Elvis Presley with The Jordanaires,

had a three week run at No.1, on RCA.

And in 88, Robert Palmer, on EMI,

rose to No.6, with ‘She Makes My Day’.

 

 

August 6, 2019

 

 

 

In 54, ‘Mr Sandman’, on Columbia,

for The Chordettes – a US No.1 & UK No.11.

And in 61, ‘Mr Guitar’, on Top Rank,

for Bert Weedon, reached No.47.

 

In 65, ‘Mr Tambourine Man’, gave The Byrds,

a US & UK No.1, on CBS.

And in 04, ‘Mr Brightside’, on Lizard King,

for The Killers, was a Top 10 success.

 

In 85, ‘Mr Telephone Man’, climbed to No.19,

for New Edition, on MCA.

And in 92, ‘Mr Loverman’, on Epic,

gave Shabba Ranks, a Top 3 play.

 

In 93, ‘Mr Vain’, on Epic – a gold-seller,

saw Culture Beat, up to No.1, soar.

And in 96, ‘Mr Friday Night’, on Go! Beat,

for Lisa Moorish, peaked at No.24.

 

In 78, ‘Electric Light Orchestra, reached No.6,

on Jet, with ‘Mr Blue Sky’.

And in 88, ‘Mr Lee’. gave Diana Ross,

a No 58, on EMI.

 

In 57, ‘Mr Wonderful’, on Brunswick –

a Top 5, for Peggy Lee.

And in 87, ‘Mr Sleaze’, on London,

for Stock Aitken Waterman, peaked at No.3.

 

In 68, The Spencer Davis Group, on United Artists,

took ‘Mr Second Class’, to No.35.

And in 74, ‘Mr Soft’, on EMI,

for Cockney Rebel, at No.8, did arrive.

 

In 63, ‘Mr Bass Man’, on London, made No.24, 

for Johnny Cymbal – his only UK hit.

And in 97, Rootjoose, on Rage,

peaked at No.54, with ‘Mr Fixit’.

 

In 58, ‘Mr Success’, on Capitol,

for Frank Sinatra, up to No.25, rose.

And in 94, ‘Mr Jones’, on Geffen,

peaked at No.28, for Counting Crows.

 

In 66, Keith Relf, on Columbia,

had a Top 50, with ‘Mr Zero’.

And in 2000, ‘Mr E’s Beautiful Blues’, on Dream Works,

found The Eels, with a No.11, ending this ‘Mr’ mix show.

 

 

August 5, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine 

‘Two Hour Special’

11am to 1pm

on Tuesday, 6th August 2019

 

for Tony’s latest Summer Of Rock Show.

which this week includes -,

the A -Z of Rock History.

plus all the latest happenings & events

in the music world.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

 

For The Love Of Boys

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

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