March 15, 2020

 

 

In 70, ‘Groovin With Mr. Bloe’, on DJM,

gave Mr. Bloe, a Top 2.

And in 75, ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’,

was a Top 6, for Esther Philips, on Kudu.

 

In 65, ‘Long After Tonight Is All Over’,

saw Jimmy Radcliffe, with a Top 40, on Stateside.

And in 66, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels,

also on Stateside, made No.33, with ‘Jenny Take A Ride’.

 

In 61, The Ramrods, on London,

peaked at No.8, with ‘Riders In The Sky’.

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

saw PhD, up to No.3, fly.

 

In 93, ‘The Love I Lost’, on PWL Sanctuary,

gave West End featuring Sybil, a Top 3.

And in 04, Special D, reached No.6,

on All Around The World, with ‘Come With Me’.

 

In 61, Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, on Top Rank,

had a US No.1 & UK No.14, with ‘Stay’.

And in 68, ‘Classical Gas’, on Warner Brothers,

gave Mason Williams, a No.9 play.

 

In 65, ‘Going Out Of My Head’, on Decca,

gave Dodie West, a No.39.

And in 76, Lou Rawls, on Philadelphia, made the Top 10,

with ‘You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine’.

 

In 76, ‘Play That Funky Music’, on Epic,

found Wild Cherry, with a UK No.7, & US No.1.

And in 96, Speech, made No.35, on Cooltempo,

with ‘Like Marvin Gaye Said ( What’s Going On )’.

 

In 59, Bill Parsons, on London,

was at No.22, with ‘All American Boy’.

And in 64, ‘Whatcha Gonna Do About It’,

made No.37, on Atlantic, for Doris Troy.

 

In 95, Prizna featuring Demolition Man,

was at No.33, on Labello Blanco, with ‘Fire’.

And in 05, Dana Rayne, peaked at No.7,

on Incentive, with ‘Object Of My Desire’.

 

In 92, ‘Broken Wings’, on Chrysalis,

took Network, to No.46.

And in 2000, ‘Stay With Me Baby’, on BBC Music,

a Top 10, for Rebecca Wheatley, ending this mix.

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

 

In 85, ‘Rock Me Baby’, peaked at No.47,

for Johnny Nash, on 2000 AD.

And in 04, ‘Paper House’, on Island,

gave Foolproof, a No.53.

 

In 73, ‘Paper Plane’, reached No.8,

for Status Quo, on Vertigo.

And in 74, Paper Lace, on Bus Stop,

had a gold-selling UK No.1, with ‘Billy, Don’t Be A Hero’.

 

In 74, ‘Rock Me Gently’, on Capitol,

for Andy Kim – a US No.1 & UK No.2.

And in 80, Michael Jackson, on Epic,

had a US No.1 & UK No.7, with ‘Rock With You’.

 

In 72, ‘Rock Me Baby’, on Bell,

gave David Cassidy, a No.11.

And in 2010, ‘Rock That Body’, on Interscope,

for The Black Eyed Peas, also a No.11.

 

In 74, ‘Rock The Boat’, on RCA,

gave The Hues Corporation, a US No.1 & UK No.6.

And in 01, ‘Papercut’, on Warner Brothers,

for Linkin Park, a No.14, next in this mix.

 

In 67, ‘Paper Sun’, on Island,

was a Top 5, for Traffic.

And in 87, ‘Rock The Night’, made No.12,

for Europe on Epic.

 

In 66, ‘Paperback Writer’, on Parlophone,

for The Beatles, a US & UK No.1 play.

And in 71, ‘Remember’, reached No.32,

for Rock Candy, on RCA.

 

In 60, ‘Paper Roses’, on London,

for Anita Bryant, peaked at No.24.

And in 06, ‘Land Of A Thousand Words’,

gave The Scissor Sisters, a No.19, on Polydor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 91, ‘Counting Backward’ peaked at No.70,

for Throwing Muses, on 4AD.

And in 05, ‘Counting Down The Days’, on Brightside,

gave Natalie Imbruglia, a No.23.

 

In 61, The Drifters, reached No.28,

on London, with ‘I Count The Tears’.

And in 99, ‘Baby One More Time’, on Jive –

a multiple – platinum US & UK No.1, for Britney Spears.

 

In 80, ‘Living By Numbers’, reached No.13,

for New Musik, on GTO.

And in 96, ‘My Unknown Love’, on Cowboy,

climbed to No.59, for Count Indigo.

 

In 90, ‘Counting Every Minute’, peaked at No.16,

for Sonia, on Chrysalis.

And in 05, ‘Number One Spot’, on Def Jam,

was a Top 30, for Ludacris.

 

In 62, ‘I’m Counting On You’, on Pye,

gave Petula Clark, a No.41.

And in 85, Princess reached No.7,

on Supreme, with ‘Say I’m Your Number 1’.

 

In 68, ‘I Close My Eyes And Count To Ten’,

on Philips, for Dusty Springfield, a Top 4.

And in 79, ‘The Number One Song’, in heaven,

on Virgin, gave Sparks, a No 14 score.

 

In 61, The King Brothers, on Parlophone,

reached No.19, with ’76 Trombones’.

And in 94, Counting Crows, made No.28,

on Geffen, with ‘Mr Jones’.

 

In 91, ‘Counting Sheep’, on Korova,

gave Airhead, a No.35.

And in 98, ‘Counting The Days’, on Kuku,

saw Abi, at No.44 arrive.

 

In 83, ‘Numbers’, on Some Bizarre,

for Softcell, a No.25, was to be.

And in 94, ‘Number One’, on MCA,

peaked at No.27, for E.Y.C.

 

In 83, ‘Countdown’, on Mercury,

for Rush, peaked at No.36.

And in 89, Starlight reached No.9, on Citybeat,

with ‘Numero Uno’, ending this mix.

 

 

 

 

March 14, 2020

 

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

between 3pm – 5pm  TODAY,

Saturday 14th March 2020,

and kick-off your weekend in style.

 

Tony’s unique, ever popular, show includes…

 

The Rock Band of the month ….

‘On this week in Rock History’ …..

The Rock Hall of Fame ….

 

Recent Interviews with –

Ian Anderson – Jethro Tull

Andy Powell – Wishbone Ash.

Otis Williams – The Temptations.

Oliver Wakeman & Geoff Downes  –

( DBA, Asia, and Yes ).

 

Concert tour news …..

New songs from Tony’s latest discoveries …..

News from Wax & Beans, Bury…..

and much more.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem

 

‘For The Love Of Kings’

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

March 5, 2020

 

In 84, on Elektra,

Womack & Womack came into view.

With ‘Love Wars’, reaching No.14,

and ‘Baby I’m Scared Of You’, at No.72.

 

In 86, ‘Soul Love – Soul Man’,

on Manhattan, a No.58, was to be.

Before their biggest hit, ‘Teardrops’, in 88,

on Fourth & Broadway, made the Top 3.

 

Also in 88, ‘Life’s Just A Ballgame’, made No.32,

being their second hit of three, on Fourth & Broadway.

And in 89, ‘Celebrate The World’,

enjoyed a No.19 play.

 

In 94, House Of Zekkariyas AKA

Womack & Womack, made No.46,

with ‘Secret Star’, on Warner Brothers,

fittingly ending this mix.

 

 

March 4, 2020

 

That pivotal moment, that sticks in the brain,

too strong to forget, too wild to restrain.

 

That consuming urge, so hard to contain,

too hot to touch, too mad to explain.

 

That lightning flash, before torrents of rain,

short lived is love, never visited again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In March, ‘Floy Joy’, on Tamla Motown,

gave The Supremes, a No.9.

And in October, ‘Elected’, on Warner Brothers,

took Alice Cooper, to the Top 4 line.

 

In April, ‘Oh Babe What Would You Say’, on Columbia,

gave Hurricane Smith, a Top 4.

And in October, ‘Badge’, reached No.42,

for Cream, on Polydor.

 

In January, ‘All I Ever Need Is You’, on MCA,

peaked at No.8, for Sonny & Cher.

And in February, Michael Jackson, had a Top 5,

on Tamla Motown, with ‘Got To Be There’.

 

In May, ‘Third Finger, Left Hand’, was at No.31,

for The Pearls, on Bell.

And in August, Rod Stewart climbed to No.1,

on Mercury, with ‘You Wear It Well’.

 

In January, Badfinger, had a Top 10,

on Apple, with ‘Day After Day’.

And in July, ‘I Get The Sweetest Feeling’, made No.9,

for Jackie Wilson, on MCA.

 

In April, ‘Take A Look Around’, on Tamla Motown,

gave The Temptations, a No.13 sell.

And in August, ‘Too Busy Thinking ‘Bout My Baby’,

made No.19, for Mardi Gra, on Bell.

 

In May, T Rex, was at No.1 for 4 weeks,

on EMI, with Metal Guru’,

And in August, ‘Standing In The Road’, on Jam,

was a Top 4, for Blackfoot Sue.

 

In January, Stevie Wonder, had a Top 20,

on Tamla Motown, with ‘If You Really Love Me’.

And in November, ‘Ventura Highway’, on Warner Brothers,

for America, reached No.43.

 

In February, Sweet, peaked at No.11,

on RCA, with ‘Poppa Joe’.

And in July, ‘10538 Overture’, on Harvest,

climbed to No.9, for ELO.

 

In July, ‘My Guy’, on Tamla Motown,

peaked at No.14, for Mary Wells.

And in October, ‘Here I Go Again’, on Atlantic,

reached No.11, for Archie Bell & The Drells.

 

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

for Donnie Elbert, at No.11 seen,

And in September, ‘The Guitar Man’, on Electra,

gave Bread, a No.16.

 

In November, ‘Hi-Ho Silver Lining’, on Rak,

for Jeff Beck, to No.17, took flight.

Also in November, Gladys Knight & The Pips, were at No.11,

on Tamla Motown, with ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’.

 

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

March 2, 2020

 

 

Tune into Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon, on Tuesday, 10th March 2020

for Tony’s fast moving, hour of Rock.

including Rock band of the week,

& Rock album of the month.

 

Also on Tony’s show…

from ‘The Rock Hall of Fame’ will be …

YES,  Genesis, The Rolling Stones,

Caravan, Saxon & Europe.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem

 

For The Love Of Kings

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

March 1, 2020

 

 

 

 

In February, ‘Is This Love’, on Island,

from Bob Marley & The Wailers – a No.9 gem.

And in April, ‘Take Me I’m Yours’, made No.19,

for Squeeze, on A & M.

 

In July, ‘Identity’, on EMI International,

for X-Ray Spex, reached No.24.

And in November, ‘I Love The Nightlife’ (Disco Round)’,

was at No.32 for Alicia Bridges, on Polydor.

 

In March, Genesis climbed to No.7,

on Charisma, with ‘Follow You Follow Me’.

And in October, ‘Neon Lights’, on Capitol,

for Kraftwerk, made No.53.

 

In June, The Trammps were at No.47,

on Atlantic, with ‘Disco Inferno’.

And in August, ‘An Everlasting Love’,

gave Andy Gibb, a Top 10, on RSO.

 

In May, ‘More Than A Woman’, on Capitol,

gave Tavares, a No.7.

And in September, ‘A Rose Has To Die’, on GTO,

took The Dooleys to No.11.

 

In June, The Real Thing, peaked at No.39,

on Pye, with ‘Let’s Go Disco’.

And in October, Black Sabbath, reached No.33,

with ‘Hard Road’, on Vertigo.

 

In April, ‘Night Fever’, on RSO,

for The Bee Gees – a gold-selling US & UK No.1 stayer.

And in November, ‘Raining In My Heart’, on Chrysalis,

reached No.21, for Leo Sayer.

 

In June, ‘Flying High’, on Motown,

saw The Commodores, at No.37.

And in June, ‘Run For Home’, on Mercury,

found Lindisfarne, in Top 10 heaven.

 

In March, ‘More Like The Movies’, on Capitol,

for Doctor Hook, reached No.14.

And in October, Hawkwind, climbed to No.34,

on United Artists, with ‘Silver Machine’.

 

In February, ‘Walk In Love’, on Atlantic –

a No.12, for Manhattan Transfer, was to be.

And in June, ‘Dancing In The City’, on Harvest,

gave Marshall Hain, a gold-selling Top 3.

 

In September, ‘Summer Night City’, on Epic,

gave Abba, a Top 5 entry.

And in November, ‘Promises’, on United Artists,

took The Buzzcocks, to No.20.

 

In August, ‘Picture This’, on Chrysalis,

gave Blondie, a No 12 fix.

And in November, ‘Don’t Cry Out Loud’, on A & M,

also a No.12, for Elkie Brooks, ending this mix.

 

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

February 27, 2020

 

 

 

In 67, Aretha Franklin, reached No.39,

on Atlantic, with ‘Baby I Love You’.

And in 71, The Fascinations, on Mojo,

took ‘Girls Are Out To Get You’, to No.32.

 

In 87, ‘Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again’,

on Polydor, gave Sarah Brightman, a No.7.

And in 01, ‘Someone To Call My Lover’, on Virgin,

gave Janet Jackson a No.11.

 

In 2000, ‘Girls On Top’, made No.25,

for Girl Thing, on RCA.

And in 08, ‘The Promise’, on Fascination,

gave Girls Aloud, a gold-selling No.1 play.

 

In 95, ‘I Am Blessed’, on EMI,

for Eternal, peaked at No.7.

And in 97, ‘Call The Man’, on Epic,

found Celine Dion, at No.11.

 

In 98, ‘I Wanna Be Your Lady’, on Island,

was at No.14, for Hinda Hicks.

And in 07, ‘Love Me Or Hate Me’, on Island/Uni Island,

for Lady Sovereign, a No.26.

 

In 77, Rose Royce, reached No.14,

on MCA, with ‘I Wanna Get Next To You’.

And in 95, ‘Days’, on Virgin,

found Kirsty McColl, at No.42.

 

In 01, ‘Take Me Home (A Girl Like Me)’, made No.2,

for Sophie Ellis-Bextor, on Polydor.

And in 09, ‘Fight For This Love’, on Fascination,

saw Cheryl Cole, up to No 1, soar.

 

In 99, ‘Girlfriend’/’Boyfriend’, on Interscope,

for Blackstreet featuring Janet, at No.11.

And in 01, ‘Give Me A Reason’, on Atlantic,

found The Corrs, at No.27.

 

In 69, The Supremes & The Temptations, made the Top 3,

on Tamla Motown, with ‘I’m Gonna Make You Love Me’.

And in 08, ‘My Delirium’, on Modular,

for Ladyhawke, reached No.33.

 

In 63, ‘Be My Baby’, on London,

for The Ronettes, climbed to No.4.

And in 02, ‘I Can’t Wait’, made No.19,

for Ladies First, on Polydor.

 

In 86, ‘Funky Sensation’, peaked at No.41,

for Ladies Choice, on Sure Delight.

And in 90, Whitney Houston, had a US No.1 & UK Top 5,

on Arista, with ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’.

 

In 78, ‘I’m Every Woman’, on Warner Brothers,

gave Chaka Khan, a No.11.

And in 88, ‘Shake Your Love’, on Atlantic,

took Debbie Gibson to No.7.

 

Whether it’s someone you carry a torch for

after a lifetime hidden crush,

or someone you’ve just set eyes on

during the morning rush.

 

go ahead and ask the question,

that suddenly comes into your mind.

Leap Year Day, is the perfect opportunity,

for long lasting love, to find.

 

Written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

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