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.

 

February 24, 2020

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon, on Tuesday 25th February 2020

to lift your spirits in this Leap year week.

 

Tony will be featuring new album releases

and all the latest happenings in the rock world,

as well as, some old tracks from Steve Howe & Steve Hackett,

 performing together many years ago, ( both are about to embark on

the ‘Cruise To The Edge Voyage’, with Yes & Steve Hackett Band.

among many others.)

 

Tony will also be playing

That’ll Be The Day’, by Buddy Holly and The Crickets…..

recorded on this day in history.

 

as well as reading the poem …..

‘For The Love Of Dear Ones’,

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

February 23, 2020

 

 

 

In 88, ‘Dear God’, on Chrysalis

gave Midge Ure, a No.55.

And in 99, ‘Dear Mama’, for 2Pac,

a No.27, on Jive.

 

In 82, ‘Status Quo peaked at No.10,

on Vertigo, with ‘Dear John’.

And in 99, ‘Dear Lie’, on LaFace,

for TLC reached No.31.

 

In 82, ‘Dear Addy’, climbed to No.29,

for Kid Creole & The Coconuts, on Ze.

And in 83, ‘Dear Prudence’, on Wonderland,

gave Siouxsie & The Banshees, a Top 3.

 

In 80, ‘Dear Miss Lonely Hearts, made No.32,

for Phil Lynott, on Vertigo.

And in 94, ‘Dear John’, for Eddi Reader,

a No.48, on Blanco Y Negro.

 

In 66, David Garrick peaked at No.22,

on Piccadilly, with ‘Dear Mrs Applebee’.

And in 86, Pam Hill reached No.54,

on Blue Mountain, with ‘Dear Boopsie.

 

In 68, ‘Dear Delilah’, for Grapefruit,

made No.21, on RCA.

And in 89, ‘Dear Jessie’, on Sire,

for Madonna, was a Top 5 play.

 

In 71, ‘Cherish What Is Dear To You’, on Invictus,

for Freda Payne, reached No.46.

And in 62, ‘Dear Lonely Hearts’, on Capitol,

at No.37, for Nat ‘King’ Cole, ends this mix.

 

February 21, 2020

 

 

In 87, ‘So Amazing’, on Epic,

for Luther Vandross, peaked at No.33.

And in 96, ‘So Pure’, on Systematic,

was a Top 3, for Baby D.

 

In 85, ‘So In Love’, on Virgin,

for Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, made No.27,

And in 97, ‘So Help Me Girl’, on RCA,

found Gary Barlow, at No.11.

 

In 81, ‘So This Is Romance’, on Chrysalis,

for Linx, reached No.15.

And in 01, Outkast, on LaFace,

climbed to No.16, with ‘So Fresh, So Clean’.

 

In 93, ‘So Young’, on Nude,

for Suede, made No.22.

And in 03, Wildhearts, on Gut,

also made No.22, with ‘So Into You’.

 

In 99, ‘So Low’, on Island,

was at No.34, for Ocean Colour Scene.

And also in 99, ‘So Long’, on Wildstar,

gave Fierce, a No.15.

 

In 73, ‘And I Love You So’, on RCA,

gave Perry Como, a Top 3 entry.

And in 06, ‘So Under Pressure’, on All around The World,

for Danni Minogue, made the Top 20.

 

In 04, Ryan Adams, reached No.21,

on Lost Highway, with ‘So Alive’.

And in 09, ‘So Fine’, on Atlantic,

for Sean Paul, peaked at No.25.

 

In 85, ‘So Far Away’, on Vertigo,

saw Dire Straits, at No 20.

And in 05, ‘So Here We Are’/’Positive Tension’,

on Wichita, for Bloc Party, a Top 5 entry.

 

In 79, ‘So Much Trouble In The World’, on Island,

for Bob Marley & The Wailers, at No 56.

And in 01, ‘So Why So Sad’, on Epic,

at No.8, for The Manic Street Preachers, ends this mix.

 

February 17, 2020

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine,

at Noon, on Tuesday, 18th February 2020.

for another stunning show to help shake off the winter blues.

 

This week sees the welcome return of Mally,

chatting to Tony about his life, and love of music,

along with some more great Wigan Casino tracks.

 (These two are dynamic together).

 

Also on the show ….. 

The first chance to listen to Tony’s latest interview

with the great  Otis Williams,

from The Temptations.

 

and Tony will be reading the poem ….

 

‘For The Love Of Santana’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

February 16, 2020

 

You don’t need words,

to know how I love you,

and gifts to you,

come from my heart.

 

I am loyal to you,

in thought and deed,

and will be

until the day I depart.

 

You don’t need roses,

to sense how I love you,

and after a while

they only decay.

 

I am here for you,

if you have a crisis,

and can’t imagine life,

any other way.

 

You don’t need texts,

from some distant land,

because I’m here, close by,

to hold your hand,

 

and comfort you,

when you feel sad,

and calm you down,

when you feel mad.

 

You don’t need a tissue,

to dry your eyes,

because I’ll never

make you cry.

 

You know I’ll be here,

to pick up the pieces,

until all the breath,

in my body ceases.

 

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