July 26, 2016

 

Doctor From Gold Thunder

You only On her Diamonds

Live and The man The spy

Moon For your Octopussy

A view to The living Licence

Golden Tomorrow The world

Die another Casino

Quantum of Skyfall Spectre.

 

 

 

Tune in to Tonys Time Machine

 

Wednesday 27th July

11am – 1pm

 

This weeks theme is

BOND – 007

Pearl & Dean – Bond Music

and

Europe – The Final Countdown

 

Tony will be reading

For The Love Of James Bond

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

Enjoy the Show 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 22, 2016

 

 

In 62, the first Bond theme came from –

The John Barry Orchestra for ‘Doctor No’.

Followed by ‘From Russia With Love’,

in 63, sung by Matt Munro.

 

Then in 64, with the third Bond title song,

came Shirley Bassey with her hit, Goldfinger.

and in 65, ‘Thunderball’ from Tom Jones,

also another fine welsh singer.

 

The fifth Bond film theme – ‘You Only Live Twice’,

was sung, in 67 by Nancy Sinatra.

Then ‘On Her Majesty’s Service’ in 69, saw the

re-appearance of The John Barry Orchestra.

 

‘We Have All The Time In The World’,

( also in this film), an unforgettable song,

performed as only he could,

by wonderful Mr Louis Armstrong.

 

Early 72 saw Shirley Bassey once more,

at her sparkling best with ‘Diamonds Are Forever’

and in 73, Paul McCartney and Wings gave us

‘Live And Let Die’, which we all sang together.

 

Composed by John Barry – words by Don Black in 74,

‘The Man With The Golden Gun’, nicely for Lulu did sit.

And in 77, Carly Simon with ‘Nobody Does It Better’,

from the film, The Spy Who Loved Me’, a hit.

 

Shirley Bassey performed the theme from ‘Moonraker’

( her third Bond song coming in 79).

And next Sheena Easton with the title song

‘For Your Eyes Only’, in 81, also divine.

 

In 83, the film ‘Octopussy’

found Rita Coolidge with ‘All Time High’,

and in 85 (with a U.S. No.1), Duran Duran sang,

‘A View To A Kill’, making young hearts sigh.

 

‘The Living Daylights’ came from Norway’s A-ha,

in 87, with the next film title song.

And Gladys Knight with ‘Licence To Kill’,

in 89, proved she could still do no wrong.

 

Also at her best in 95 Tina Turner,

had a hit with ‘Golden Eye’ to let us know.

And in 97 with ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’

yet another American – fab Sheryl Crow.

 

‘The World Is Not Enough’ from Garbage,

in 99, with the next film title seen.

And ‘Die Another Day’ in 2002 from Madonna,

a hit by this world renown song queen.

 

The song for Casino Royale in 2006 –

‘You Know My Name’ by Chris Cornell, did please.

‘Another Way To Die’ for Quantum Of Solace,

in 2008 coming from Jack White and Alicia Keys

 

More recently, in 2012 Adele gave us ‘Skyfall’,

always sure to mesmerise.

And Spectre, just perfect for Sam Smith

in 2015, coming as no surprise.

 

Whatever James Bond Film your favourite,

whichever actor your preference to play the man,

you are guaranteed a time of excitement

no matter which decade they span.

 

James Bond films are films like no other;

fantasy entertainment of the highest score.

There’s something in them for everyone,

leaving audiences always wanting more. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 20, 2016

 

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday  20th July 2016

11 am – 1pm.

 

Tony will be in conversation with

Jeanette Park  (Creative Support)

and also

Interviews from

Yasmin and Naomi

from Yorkshire.

 

Jeanette will be reading

For The Love Of Slack Alice

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

Great Chat, Music, Poetry & Memories.

–

Something for everyone.

 

This Show will be repeated at

the usual times

 

 

 

 

 

July 12, 2016

 

 

Tune in to Tonys Time Machine

on

Wednesday  13th July

11am – 1pm

 

With Interviews from Seven Ayres/Sheffield  

and also 

Top of The Pops through the Ages.

 

Tony will be reading

‘For The Love Of Slack Alice’

Parts One & Two

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

Dance on Folks.  

 

 

July 9, 2016

 

 

 

Close your eyes and ‘Listen To The Music’

by The Doobie Brothers, & you’re back in the Bar,

of Manchester’s hottest night club,

co – owned by the No 1 Footballing star.

 

‘Take Me In Your Arms’, another Doobies favourite,

then later, ‘What A Fool Believes’ coming in 79,

and with ‘Rock The Boat’ by The Hues Corporation.

Life was so happening and fantastically fine.

 

‘Long Tall Glasses’ supplied by Leo Sayer,

and ‘One Man Band, also in 74.

‘When I Need You’, his No 1 of 77;

a hit with couples, on every dance floor.

 

‘Sad Sweet Dreamer’ by Sweet Sensation

another brilliant 74, Number One.

And ‘Rock Your Baby’ at No.1 for George McCrae,

in this year when Slack Alice, second to none.

 

‘(Win Place Or Show) She’s A Winner’ –

in 74, gave The Intruders a top 20 fit.

when ‘Georgy Girl’, in Washway Road, Sale,

reminded us of The Seekers, much earlier hit.

 

‘Summer Breeze’ by The Isley Brothers,

their top 20 hit of the day.

then ‘Harvest For The World’ two years later,

when life still perfect, in every way.

 

‘Don’t Stay Away Too Long’, in 74,

had Peters & Lee fans tapping their feet.

And ‘All Of My Life’ by Diana Ross,

a fitting song, for this Manchester retreat.

 

Slack Alice will never be forgotten:

What joy, when to Bootle Street, we all strode.

And for those with a stronger constitution;

The Embassy Club, was just up the road!

 

 

 

 

‘Rubber Bullets’ and ‘Wall Street Shuffle’

came from Stockport Band – 10cc.

and ‘Giving It All Away’ was Roger Daltrey

without The Who, in 73.

 

Also in this year, ‘Walk On The Wild Side’

by the lovely, late Lou Reed.

And ‘Stop, Look, Listen (to your heart)’,

Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye did plead.

 

‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’ by The Stylistics,

and ‘Midnight At The Oasis’, from Maria Muldaur.

and ‘Albatross’ from Fleetwood Mac,

guaranteed a fab night, for sure.

 

‘When Will I See You Again’ sang The Three Degrees.

‘Ring Ring’ from Abba, came the reply.

‘Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me’,

sang Elton John, as we waved our goodbye.

 

Whatever the era you lived through;

be it The Ritz or Mr Smiths, your feet found,

or the meeting place of the moment,

when none better, than Rowntrees Sound!

 

Or if Top Of The Town, your favoured venue,

and Takis along Oxford Road.

Or the infamous Oasis in Lloyd Street –

your much loved, borrowed abode.

 

The Swingin Sixties saw Manchester Buzzin

and through the 70’s, still heart and soul…..

And Slack Alice gained a welcome brother,

when Oscars, saw the dice roll.  

 

 

 

 

July 6, 2016

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday 6th July

11.am – 1pm.

to hear a repeat of

Tony’s ‘Class of 65/66’ Show

with Liz & Jerry.

who will be reading

Harriet’s poems

‘For The Love Of Hello’

and

A Bunch Of Footy Tunes’

 

Great Chat & Great music

 

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

And now a world

we leave behind,

as we step into

the great abyss.

 

A minefield or

a path to freedom?

Only time will tell

the sense of this.

 

Decisions made –

the split near equal.

Each argument,

an ante-dote.

 

A minefield or

a path to freedom?

Each man must stand

by his own vote.

 

And now a world,

we find bemusing.

Knowing not what

to make of this!

 

A learning curve,

like newly born orphans;

only now we know

what we might miss.

 

Decisions made –

the result final.

Many votes unsure

on this see-saw.

 

A minefield or

a path to freedom?

Each man a prisoner

of sod’s law.

 

 

June 28, 2016

 

 

The signature tune of Gertie Gitana

was the famous ‘Nellie Dean’.

She came from Longport, Stoke on Trent,

setting the 1907 scene.

 

Later, Wilson, Keppel and Betty

were strutting their stuff in 1933,

and ‘Mary From The Dairy’ by Max Miller,

also in this 30’s spree.

 

‘Your Baby Has Gone Down The Plughole’

came from a writer unknown.

And ‘Busy Busy Bee’ sung Arthur Askey,

who was one of Liverpool’s own.

 

Florrie Forde sang ‘Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly’.

‘Goodbye Dolly Grey’ by George Lashwood, next.

Vesta Victoria, ‘Waiting At The Church’ sang,

‘Daddy Wouldn’t Buy Me A Bow-Wow’, feeling vexed.

 

‘Any Old Iron’ sang Harry Champion,

and of course,  ‘I’m Henry The 8^th I Am’.

He also sang ‘Boiled Beef And Carrots’,

long before the invention of spam!

 

‘I Do Like To Be Beside The Sea-Side’, and

‘Hello, Hello, Who’s Your Lady Friend’;

both these songs from Mark Sheridan,

continuing this joyful trend.

 

‘It’s A Long Way To Tipperary’ by Florrie Forde

and ‘Hold Your Hand Out You Naughty Boy’ –

And ‘Down At The Old Bull & Bush’

always guaranteed to fill hearts with joy.

 

‘The Man Who Broke The Bank At Monte Carlo’;

a hit for Charles Coburn around 1922?

after ‘When Father Papered The Parlour’

by Billy Williams, with his Australian view.

 

‘If You Were The Only Girl In The World’,

saw George Robey, pledging love to stay.

Whilst, the signature tune of Lottie Collins –

was ‘Ta Ra Ra Boom De Ay’.

 

Nostalgia, the name of the game,

in early TV days of The Old Music Hall.

With Leonard Sachs centre stage,

our families sure had a Ball.

 

He introduced the all-time favorites,

and up would come a loud cheer.

His vocabulary, so exquisite –

words I couldn’t attempt – no fear!

 

The likes of Jewel and Warris;

who were 1st cousins too.

And Tommy Trinder and Ted Ray

just to name a few.

 

And little Hylda Baker, who came

from Farnworth’s Plodder Lane,

with her side-kick, Big Cynthia,

who gave her so much pain.

 

Which brings me back to Max Miller

who got the loudest roar of the day;

with ‘Confessions of a Cheeky Chappie’ –

What more is there to say? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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