September 19, 2019

 

 

In 77, ‘Sound And Vision’, on RCA,

for David Bowie, was a Top 3.

And in 05, ‘Heading For A Breakdown’, made No.70,

for Soundtrack Of Our Life, on Wea.

 

In 83, Dayton, on Capitol,

peaked at No.75, with ‘The Sound Of Music’.

And in 93, ‘2 The Rhythm’, reached No.72,

for Sound Factory, on Logic.

 

In 02, Sound Bluntz, on Incentive,

made No.32, with ‘Billie Jean’.

And in 07, ‘Sound Of Freedom’, on Defected,

gave Bob Sinclair, Cutee B & Dollarman, a No.14.

 

In 93, ‘I’m Going All The Way’, on Perspective,

for Sounds Of Blackness, peaked at No.27.

And in 2000, ‘The Sound Of Bamboo’, on Inferno,

took Flickman, to No.11.

 

In 82, ‘The Sound Of Your Cry’, reached No.59,

for Elvis Presley, on RCA.

And in 98, ‘Sound Of Drums’, on Columbia,

saw Kula Shaker, with a Top 3 say.

 

In 66, ‘The Sound Of Silence’, on Decca,

saw The Bachelors, with a Top 3.

And in 86, ‘The Sound Of Musik’, made No.61,

for Falco, on Wea.

 

In 92, ‘The Sound Of Crying’, on Kitchenware,

gave Prefab Sprout, a No. 23.

And in 93, Jesus & Mary Chain, had a Top 30,

on Blanco Y Negro, with ‘Sound Of Speed (EP)’.

 

In 91, ‘Sound’, on Fontana,

gave James, a No 9 entry.

And in 94, ‘Spoonman’, on A & M,

found Soundgarden, at No.20.

 

In 81, The Human League, on Virgin,

peaked at No.12, with ‘The Sound Of The Crowd’.

And in 02, ‘Sound Of The Underground’, on Polydor,

was a platinum selling No.1, for Girls Aloud.

 

In 64, ‘Cast Your Fate To The Wind’, on Piccadilly,

gave Sounds Orchestral, a Top 5.

And in 92, ‘Take Me Up’, on ffrr, made No.62,

for Soundsource, and is the last in this mix, to arrive.

 

 

September 16, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine,

at Noon on Tuesday, 17th September 2019,

 

Tony will be chatting about the highlights of his

successful Charity Concert at the weekend, –

including a run down of the musical headliners,

and some recorded song clips, and dates of future gigs.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem …..

 

‘For The Love Of The Cars (Tribute to Ric Ocasek)’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

With all their hits coming on Electra,

this US, New Wave group – in 78, entered the UK charts,

when ‘My Best Friend’s Girl’ saw The Cars,

arrive in the Top 3 – winning hearts.

 

In 79, ‘Just What I Needed’, at No.17,

was the next hit to follow on.

And still in 79, ‘Let’s Go’ made No.51.

And at No.37, in 82, came ‘Since You’re Gone’.

 

In 84, came another big hit,

when ‘Drive’ raced up to the Top 5.

The Cars also made No.4, with gold-selling ‘Drive’,

the year after, in 85.

 

Thank You for the brilliant music

R.I.P.     Ric Ocasek     Aged 75.

(Lead singer and joint founder member)

 

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

In 96, Super Furry Animals, began their run,

of thirteen consecutive hits in the charts.

All produced on Creation label –

the first one being  ‘Hometown Unicorn’, winning hearts.

 

Also in 96, ‘God! Show Me Magic’,

to No.33, did ascend.

And at No.18 arrived

‘Something 4 the weekend’.

 

Still in 96, came another No.18,

being ‘If You Don’t Want Me To Destroy You’.

And ending 96, ‘The Man Don’t Give A F–k’.

peaked at No. 22.

 

In 97, climbing to No.26,

was ‘Hermann Loves Pauline’.

And ‘The International Language Of Screaming’,

at No.24, was seen.

 

Also in 97, ‘Play It Cool’, made No.27,

as did ‘Demons’, ending the year.

And in 98, rising to No.12,

was Ice Hockey Hair.

 

In 99, ‘Northern Lites’, peaked at No.11,

and at No.25, was ‘Fire My Heart’.

Also in 2000, ‘Do Or Die’, made The Top 20,

being their last hit on Creation, to chart.

 

Seven more hits followed on Epic, when in 01,

making No.14, came ‘Juxtapoxed With U’.

And at No.28, followed ‘(Drawing) Rings Around The World’,

and  ‘It’s Not The End Of The World’ – a Top 30, in 02.

 

In 03, jumping up to No.13, was ‘Golden Retriever’,

and ‘Hello Sunshine’, peaked at No.31.

And in 04, ‘The Man Don’t Give A F–k’, returned at No.16,

And in 05, ‘Lazer Beam’, at No.28, shone.

 

In 07, now on Rough Trade,

‘Show Your Hand’, reached No.46 –

being the last hit of Super Furry Animals,

to conclude, this mix. 

 

 

 

 

In 74, ‘Magic’, on EMI,

for Pilot, reached No.11.

And in 85, ‘Magical’, on RCA,

for Bucks Fizz, peaked at No. 57.

 

In 97, ‘Magic Carpet Ride’, on ffrr,

gave Mighty Dub Katz, a No.24.

And in 99, ‘Magic Hour’, made No.28,

for Cast, on Polydor.

 

In 80, ‘Magic’, on Jet – a US No.1,

for Olivia Newton-John, reached a UK No.32.

And in 97, ‘The Magic Piper (of Love)’, on Setanta,

also gave Edwyn Collins, a UK No.32.

 

In 73, ‘You Can Do Magic’, made the Top 3,

for Limmie & The Family Cookin, on Avco.

And in 77, ‘Magic Fly’, on Pye International,

was a Top 2 for Space – a French trio.

 

In 87, ‘Magic Smile’, on A & M,

took Rosie Vela, to No.27.

And in 92, ‘The Magic Friend’, on PWL Continental,

for, 2 Unlimited, climbed to No.11.

 

In 67, ‘The Magical Mystery Tour (Double EP)’,

gave The Beatles, on Parlophone, a Top 2 success.

And in 78, ‘Magic Mind’, peaked at No.54,

for ‘Earth, Wind & Fire’, on CBS.

 

In 89, ‘The Magic Number’/’Buddy’, on Big Life,

found De La Soul, on the Top 7 line.

And in 06, ‘Magick’, on Polydor,

gave UK group – The Klaxons, a No.29.

 

In 68, ‘Magic Bus’, on Track,

for The Who, arrived at No.26.

And in 82, ‘Magic Touch’, on RCA,

made No.41, for Odyssey – ending this mix.

 

 

 

 

In 65, ‘Help’, gave The Beatles,

a US & UK No.1, on Parlophone.

And in 03, ‘Help Me Mama’, made No.36,

for Le Monscent, on Supertone.

 

In 74, ‘I Can Help’, on Monument,

gave Billy Swan, a Top 6 place.

And in 97, ‘Help The Aged’, on Island,

saw Pulp, at No.8, in the chart race.

 

In 65, ‘Help Me Rhonda’, on Capitol,

took The Beach Boys, to No.27.

And in 01, ‘Help I’m A Fish’, on RCA,

found The Little Trees, at No.11.

 

In 72, ‘I Can’t Help Myself’, on Avco,

gave Donnie Elbert, a No.11.

And in 07, ‘People Help The People’, on EMI,

for Cherry Ghost, peaked at No.27.

 

In 68, ‘Help Yourself’, on Decca,

gave Tom Jones, a Top 5.

And in 02, ‘Help Me’, a No.17,

for Nick Carter, on Jive.

 

In 72, ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’,

gave Gladys Knight & The Pips, a No.11.

And in 98, ‘I Can’t Help Myself’, on ffrr,

saw Lucid with a Top 7.

 

In 68, ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’,

on Regal Zonophone, saw Joe Cocker, with a No.1 song.

And in 73, Cliff Richard, on EMI, was at No.29,

with a double ‘A’ sided hit, featuring ‘Help It Along’.

 

In 84, ‘Helpless’, on Stiff,

gave Tracey Ullman, a No.61 entry.

And in 88, ‘I Can’t Help It’, on London,

found Bananarama, with a Top 20.

 

In 94, ‘Help My Friend’, reached No.52,

for Slo-moshun, on Six6.

And also in 94, ‘Help Me Find A Way To Your Heart’,

on Epic, for Daryl Hall, at No.70, ends this mix.

 

 

September 9, 2019

 

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine,

on Tuesday, 10th September 2019,

for a double dose of decaffeinated delight,

starting at Noon, when Tony opens with

a great hour of music & chat, including

all the latest happenings and updates.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem…

 

‘For The Love Of Putting’

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

ALSO  on Tuesday, Tony’s Time Machine

returns with a special Drive-Time slot,

between 5pm & 7pm.

This show features guitar music,

mini interviews and promotions.

 

Tony will be reading the poem…

 

‘For The Love Of Bury Football Club’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

September 2, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on Tuesday, 3rd  September 2019

for another fast moving hour of great music,

and details of all the latest happenings & forthcoming events

in the music world..

 

Tony will also be reading the poem …

 

For The Love Of Bury Football Club

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

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