November 16, 2016

 

Tune into the ‘Jungle Rock’ theme

on 

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday  16th November 16

11am – 1pm.

 -with repeats at the usual times.

 

This week Tony’s guests are 

Dominic and John from

Creative Support

They will be chatting to Tony about

their recent travels to The Amazon

and Brazil.

 

Vikki’s Dad, Terry Snowden MBE,

will be replacing her at the helm today,

and chatting to Tony about Fats Domino.

 

John will be reading the poem

For The Love Of Fine Nectar

written by Harriet Blackbury

and

Tony will be reading

For the Love Of Leonard Cohen

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

November 9, 2016

 

 

His journey amazing.

His recovery sound.

Finding hope and inspiration

by covering new ground,

 

through Creative Support,

and it’s human embrace,

helping him, like many others,

a new day to face.

 

And the gift he possesses,

in giving back,

encouragement and trust,

to those who now lack,

 

the confidence to continue,

on life’s uneven highway.

His interviews, heartfelt,

always saving the day.

 

His build up to Wednesdays.

‘Lunch Box’ breakfasts, a must.

Followed by tea or coffee –

either will do, he’s not fussed.

 

The success of his programme-

Tony’s Time Machine.

Supported by Vikki-

these two setting the scene.

 

Teamwork so essential,

week in and week out,

Onion Barji’s their reward,

and Samosa’s too, they shout.

 

The knack that he has

in seeming so cool,

when his legs in agony,

hide under his stool.

 

His ease when reporting –

so natural – the call.

With Steve Howe an example,

interviewed at Band on the wall.

 

His devotion to ‘Yes’,

so loyal and true.-

A Group in a million

that saw him through,

 

when comfort was needed,

their music getting his vote,

when life as he’d known it,

seemed so remote.

 

His memory so sharp;

his vast knowledge of travel,

another string to his bow,

as past years unravel.

 

The trap of Trapani

calling him back.

The pull of Polermo,

as the train on the track,

 

confirming his feelings,

like decades before,

that Italy is,

a place to adore.

 

And then the time Man United

helped save the day,

when playing Benfica

in a Cup Match, one May.

 

As he innocently took photos

of a Yugoslavian Military base,

Tony was promptly arrested

and cell bars had to face.

 

Whilst he waited for an Interpreter,

the guards had Footy on TV,

and decided, in the end,

that no terrorist, was he.

 

So many more tales

of his travels he can recall,

when on holiday with his Dad –

those were the best days of all.

 

And the love of his family

and re-united school friends.

And pals, new and old,

with whom he easily blends.

 

The bi-weekly coffees,

down in Bury with Denise,

mean so very much

as a pressure release.

 

His new beloved Juke Box

putting a smile on his face,

as Marjorie in astonishment says,

‘Standing room only – in this place!

 

The most forgiving of sisters

it has to be said.

Do you remember the time,

you put a SPIDER in her bed!

 

And now as this poem slows –

it is the end of the line.

Happy Birthday to you Tony –

from now on, you’ll be, just fine.

 

 

 

November 8, 2016

 

 

Leslie Ronald Young-

his original name,

but as ‘Jimmy Young’,

he was to find fame.

 

Receiving a Knighthood;

becoming Sir Jimmy Young,

and at 95, his last ballad,

now he has sung.

 

His hit ‘Unchained Melody’

reaching Number one

and ‘The Man from Laramie’

at one, also followed on.

 

Just two of many

songs we all knew,

after his first hit, ‘Too Young’,

a song we loved true.

 

As a singer he proved

to have the smoothest voice,

and as a Presenter he was

The ‘House Wives‘ choice.

 

And, as a Presenter,

he became the first of a kind,

to interview world leaders,

and easily enter their mind.

 

And for nearly 30 years

was a staple on Radio 2 –

With catchphrases a plenty,

we now say, BFN to you.

 

You were the TOPS

 

 

 

November 7, 2016

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

‘Birthday’ Show on

Wednesday  9th November

11am – 1pm

Tony will be on top form

 

with Vikki at the helm

pouring the Champers. 

 

Enjoy lively chat & great music.

and recordings from Bury Song Writers Group

and an insight into Tony’s recent travels to Spain.

and music in the birthday memory of Glen Frey

 

and a poem written by Poet – Harriet Blackbury.

 

October 25, 2016

 

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday 26th October  & Wednesday 2nd November

11 am – 1pm

for a great mixture of Music & Chat.

featuring

Ramsbottom Festival artists

(Gorilla Riot and The Sound Of Sirens).

and also

Tony’s exclusive Interview with

Steve Howe of ‘Yes’ fame.

 

Tony will also be chatting to

Sam Priestly (Director of Creative Support)

with trusted  Station Manager – Vikki Snowden

at the Helm. 

and

there will be a reading

of ‘Fruit Rap’

written by Poet

Harriet Blackbury.

October 22, 2016

 

 

and the bid for drunkenness exalted,

with a bag of crisps, so lightly salted,

 

and then before we say adieu,

we make a move on a sweet cashew.

 

Then, down the street, in the next bar,

we raise ‘good health’ with another jar,

 

and wash it down, with some pork scratchings,

as fat in arteries forms new attachings.

 

Then ‘one for the road’, the road to hell,

when ‘Last orders’ heard from that demon bell.

 

As steps retraced, are now updated,

and centuries of gold nectar, still appreciated.

 

 

 

 

Please wait for me, I will be there.

T’is my intention – take a chair.

 

and rest your legs – relieve the strain.

Do take a brolly, in case there’s rain.

 

Please wait for me, I’m seldom early.

Don’t lose your rag, or act quite surly.

 

The wait, I promise, worth your while.

I’m eager for your welcoming smile.

 

Please wait for me – my timing crap.

So don’t you worry, or get in a flap.

 

or think the date, you have misread,

or my words misheard – all is not dead.

 

Please wait for me, a minute more.

Your strongest feeling’s, please ignore.

 

Don’t teach me a lesson, or curse and swear.

I’m trying my damnedest, to be right there.

 

 

October 15, 2016

 

 

In 86, on time, at the station,

arrived A-Ha with ‘Train Of Thought’,

and Randy Crawford’s moving 81 hit –

‘A Rainy Night In Georgia’, our imagination caught.

 

At No.13 with ‘Steamy Windows’,

in 90, was Tina Turner,

and ‘Wheels Of Steel’ sang Saxon in 80,

stoking this all night burner.

 

In 69, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

with ‘Tracks Of My Tears’, in a Top10 place.

And in 76, Linda Ronstadt also,

‘Tracks Of My Tears’ – did embrace.

 

In 93 came Peter Gabriel,

at No.10 with his hit song ‘Steam’.

Also covering this track in 94

were Brian Harvey and East 17.

 

Charles McDevitt’s Skiffle Group & Nancy Whiskey

came thundering through at speed.

Reaching No5 in 57 with their

‘Freight Train’ – a hit indeed.

 

In 95, ‘Train Of Thought’ by Escrima,

also came into view,

And in 03, ‘Train On The Track’

gave Kelly Rowland, a Top 20 pew.

 

In 82, Colin Blunstone, with his version of,

‘Tracks Of My Tears’ –  was at his best.

And in 93, ‘Tracks Of My Tears’, again,

arrived at Platform16  for Go West.

 

‘The Train Is Coming’ sang Shaggy,

featuring Wayne Wonder in 96,

and ‘Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye’, in 70,

at No.9, by Steam, in this final carriage mix.

 

Wherever your destination

Whatever your reason for going;

be it business or pleasure, be sure,

your route, the railway track is knowing.

 

No matter how fast new developments

appear in this mad-cap technical dream,

There is no better way to reach your destination

than to arrive, relaxed, having got there by STEAM.

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

October 11, 2016

 

 

 

 

Something for everyone on

Tonys Time Machine

Wednesday  12th October

11 am – 1pm

Hear Tony’s Interviews with

Ramsbottom Cricket Club Legends –

Jon Fielding  and Brian Fielding.

 

also on todays Show is

Tony’s visit in 22 hour time

to meet & listen to

Steve Howe.

and  Rock Music by

Gorilla Riot and The Travelling Man.

 

Gill Harris will be reading For The Love Of Motown 2

written by Harriet Blackbury

and

Denise Fielding will be reading For The Love Of Dancing

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

October 4, 2016

 

Tune in to 

Tonys Time Machine

Wednesday  5th October

11am – 1pm

for

The Italian Job – Part 2

with Tony’s ‘live’ Interviews from Palermo,

and great music. 

Also,

Vikki will be reading

For The Love Of Italy and Beyond

written by

Harriet Blackbury

(Blackbury-poems.com)

 

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