May 26, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

between 12pm – 2pm, on Tuesday, 28th May 2019.

for two hours of great music and fun.

 

This week’s show features the music of Connor Reeves.

And also,  

hot news of King Crimson and their 50th Anniversary Tour 

and new album.

 

Tony will also be reading, and playing some songs, from the poem –

 

For The Love Of Nourishment

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

May 25, 2019

 

 

 

In 76, ‘The Soul City Walk’, on Philadelphia International,

for Archie Bell & The Drells, peaked at No. 13.

And in 81, ‘Body Talk’, on R & B, for Imagination –

their first UK hit, at No.4, was seen.

 

In 82, ‘Body Language’, on EMI,

reached No.25 for Queen.

And in 83, ‘Soul Inside’, on Some Bizarre label,

by Soft Cell, climbed to No.16.

 

In 65, ‘Heart Full Of Soul’, on Columbia,

gave The Yardbirds a UK Top 2.

And in 2000, ‘Body Groove’, on Go! Beat,

for Architechs featuring Nana, took a No.3 pew.

 

In 69, ‘Soul Deep’, on the Bell label,

for The Box Tops, at No.22, did peak.

And in 83, ‘Body Work’, on Polydor –

a Top 20, and only UK hit, for Hot Streak.

 

In 77, ‘Nobody Does It Better’, on Elektra,

for Carly Simon, at No.7, did arrive.

And in 01, ‘The Soulshaker’, on Global Cuts,

by Max Linen, peaked at No.55.

 

In 85, ‘Body & Soul’, on Virgin,

reached No.9 for Mai Tai.

And in 2001, ‘Soul Sound’, on London,

gave The Sugarbabes, a Top 30 stay.

 

In 77, ‘Soul Cha Cha’, on H & L,

peaked at No.34, for Van Mc Coy.

And in 94, ‘Body In Motion’, on Eastern Bloc –

a No.15, for Atlantic Ocean, brought joy.

 

In 2001, ‘Nobody Wants To Be Lonely’, on Columbia, 

for Ricky Martin with Christina Aguilera – a No.4 hit.

And also in 01, ‘Soul Heaven’, on Direction,

by The Goodfellas featuring Lisa Millet – at No.7, did sit.

 

In 85, ‘Soul Passing Through Soul’, on Portrait,

for Toyah, made a No.57 place.

And in 98, ‘My Body’ on East West,

by Levert Sweat Gill, at No.21, in the chart race.

 

In 67, ‘Soul Man’, on Stax,

reached No.24 for Sam & Dave.

And in 2009, ‘Body ll Body’, on Wild Card,

for Samantha Mumba – a Top 5 fave.

 

In 87, ‘Heart And Soul’, on Siren,

reached No.4 for T’Pau.

And in 05, Tom Novy featuring Michael Marshall,

saw ‘Your Body’, on Data, take a Top 10 bow.

 

 

May 24, 2019

 

 

In 76, Marmalade, on Target, flew up to No.9,

with ‘Falling Apart At The Seams.’

And in 03, ‘Let The Sunshine In’, on Data, for German Duo-

Milk & Sugar featuring Lizzie Pattinson, made No.18 dreams.

 

In 69, ‘Frozen Orange Juice’, on United Artists,

gave Peter Sarstedt a cool Top 10.

And ‘Bat Out Of Hell’, for Meat Loaf, on Epic,

at No.15 in 79, and at No.8 in 93, a hit again.

 

In 79, ‘Reunited’, on Polydor,

for Peaches & Herb, a UK No.4 and US No.1 dish.

And in 92, ‘Something In The Air’, also on Polydor,

reached No.51, for Fish.

 

In 07, ‘Salmon Dance’, on Virgin,

for The Chemical Brothers, hooked the No.27 line.

And in 91, ‘Chocolate Cake’, on Capitol,

for Crowded House, entered the charts at No.69.

 

In 69, ‘The Onion Song’, on Tamla Motown –

a UK No.9, for Marvin Gaye  & Tammi Terrell.

And in 93, ‘Three  Little Pigs’,  on Zoo label,

for Green Jelly – a Top 5, easy sell.

 

In 90, ‘Cherry Pie’, on CBS,

for Warrant, a Top 60, at No.59.

And in 91, this time on Columbia,

‘Cherry Pie’, for Warrant, at No.35, again tasted fine.

 

In 90, ‘Taste The Pain’, on EMI – USA,

for The Red Hot Chili Peppers, up to No.29, took flight.

And in 98, ‘On My Own’, on Mute,

gave Peach, a No.69 bite.

 

In 64, ‘Bread And Butter’, on Hickory,

peaked at No.15, for The Newbeats.

And in 97, ‘Kaleidoscope Skies, on Epic,

at No.48, for Jam & Spoon – completes these treats.

 

 

May 20, 2019

 

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine Radio Show

at Noon on Tuesday, 21st May 2019

for a fab ‘Two Hour Special’,

 

which includes a full hour dedicated to

the band -Hollow State,

along with interviews and music.

 

Also featuring on the show will be

a selection of tracks from major Rock Bands,

currently celebrating 50 years of Rock.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

 

‘A Material World’

written by  Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

May 19, 2019

 

 

 

In 70, ‘Cottonfields’, on Capitol,

for The Beach Boys, reached No.5.

And in 92,‘Walking On Broken Glass’, on RCA,

for Annie Lennox, at No.8, did arrive.

 

In 61, ‘Wooden Heart’, on RCA,

for Elvis Presley, was at No.1, for a six week run.

And in 67, ‘Traffic’, on Island label,

peaked at No.5 with ‘Paper Sun’.

 

In 72, ‘Little Piece Of Leather’, on London,

at No.27, for Donnie Elbert, made the grade.

And in 92, ‘Metal Mickey’, on Nude label,

at No.17 – the first Top 20, for Suede.

 

In 65, ‘Wooly Bully, on MGM,

for Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs, made No.11.

And in 73, Rubber Bullets, on UK label,

for 10CC, flew up to a No.1 heaven.

 

In 57, Water Water/Handful Of Songs, on Decca,

was at No.5, for Tommy Steele & The Steelmen.

And in 2000, ‘The Wicker Man’, on EMI,

for Iron Maiden, became their twelfth UK Top 10.

 

In 56, ‘Blue Suede Shoes’, on HMV,

for Elvis Presley, at No.9 – his second UK hit, was to be.

And in 76, ‘Satin Sheets’, on Warner Brothers,

for The Bellamy Brothers, peaked at No.43.

 

In 97, ‘Plastic Dreams’, on R & S,

peaked at No.18, for Jaydee.

And in 99, Travis, on Independiente, found No.10,

with ‘Why Does It Always Rain On Me’.

 

In 85, ‘Material Girl’, on Sire,

for Madonna – a Top 3 gold seller.

And in 95, ‘Broken Stones’, on Go! Discs label –

a UK Top 20, for Paul Weller.

 

In 65, ‘Concrete & Clay’, on Decca,

saw Unit Four Plus Two, on the No.1 throne.

And in 89, ‘What The World Is Waiting For’/’Fools Gold’,

a No.8 for The Stone Roses, on Silvertone.

 

 

 

 

And then Percoughalees was homeward bound.

Too brief his stay – the turn around.

No job the same, but who’s to say,

how rough the ocean from day to day.

 

A back-log of cases in his head.

Some still unsolved, not put to bed.

The rumour mill, the twisted thread.

The wasted time, the signs unread.

 

The handsome pay-out, the mislaid dime.

Blues shaken off, until next time.

Where angels tread, where devils lie;

A world of fear, the hue and cry.

 

The badge of honour, so proudly worn.

A loving heart, with edges torn.

And as the seconds ticked slowly by,

in frustration, Percoughalees heaved a sigh.

 

As a recurring vision of Mendotta’s face,

once more taking root, in his memory’s space.

Was she still on earth? Did she still exist?

Her departure sudden, like evening mist.

 

At times like this, no sense was found.

The hurt blocked out by the crashing sound,

as choppy waters, met gentle ocean spray,

and sleep closed his eyes, to dream of yesterday.

 

 

 

May 17, 2019

 

 

In 2000, ‘Black Coffee’, on London,

for All Saints, their fifth No.1 fix.

And in 66, ‘Paint It Black’, on Decca –

a sixth No.1 for The Rolling Stones, starts this mix.

 

In 78, ‘Blue Bayou’, on Asylum,

for Linda Ronstadt, at No.35, came in to view.

And in 98, ‘Black Angel’, on Cooltempo,

for Mica Paris, peaked at No.72.

 

In 90, ‘Black Velvet’, for Alannah Myles –

a US No.1 and UK No.2, on East West.

And in 91, Chris Isaak, on Reprise,

with ‘Blue Hotel’, made a No.17 quest.

 

In 61, ‘Blue Moon’, on Pye International,

for The Marcels, a US & UK No.1, was to be.

And in 93, ‘Black Lodge’, on Electra,

for Anthrax reached No.53.

 

In 64, ‘Black And Blue’, on Columbia,

was at No.9 for Swedish trio – Miike Snow.

And in 85, ‘Blue’ on London label,

at No.41, for Fine Young Cannibals, on show.

 

In 99, ‘Blue (Da Ba Dee) – a Top 40 import, on Logic,

for Eiffel 65 – became a No.1 goldseller on Eternal, with ease.

And in 82, ‘Black Coffee In Bed’, on A & M,

reached No.51 for Squeeze.’ 

 

In 75, ‘Blue Guitar’, on Threshold, a No.8,

for Justin Hayward & John Lodge – winning hearts.

And in 77 & 90, ‘Black Betty’, on Epic,

took Ram Jam to No.7 & No.13 in the charts.

 

In 70, ‘Black Night’, on Harvest,

gave Deep Purple a Top 2 deal.

And in 03, ‘Blue Song’ on Illustrious/Epic,

by Mint Royale, made a No.35 appeal.

 

In 66, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, on Columbia,

reached No.15 with ‘Blue Turns To Grey’,

And in 83, Nick Heyward, on Arista,

peaked at No.14, with ‘Blue Hat For A Blue Day’.

 

In 92, ‘Blue Room’, on Big Life,

for The Orb, enjoyed a No.8 stay.

And in 85, China Crisis on Virgin,

peaked at No.14 with ‘Black Man Ray’.

 

In 70, Horace Faith, on Trojan,

made No.13, with his only UK hit, ‘Black Pearl’.

And in 05, ‘Blue Orchid’ on XL Recordings,

gave The White Stripes, a No.9 twirl.

 

In 83, ‘Blue Monday’, on Factory, for New Order,

twice a hit – at No.12 and No.9, sat.

And in 90, Janet Jackson, on A & M,

had a US No.1 & UK No.15, with ‘Black Cat’.

 

In 84, David Bowie, on EMI America,

peaked at No.6 with ‘Blue Jean’.

And in 94, ‘Black Hole Sun’, on A & M,

for Soundgarden, at No.12, was seen.

 

In 54, ‘Black Hills Of Dakota’, on Philips –

a No.7, for much loved, Doris Day.

And in 82, ‘Blue Eyes’, on Rocket,

saw Elton John, with a No.8 play.

 

 

written by  Harriet Blackbury

May 15, 2019

 

 

In 52, ‘Sugarbush’, on Columbia,

reached No.8 for Doris Day & Frankie Laine.

Also in 52, ‘My Love And Devotion’, on Columbia,

gave Doris Day a Top 10 claim.

 

In 53, ‘Ma Says Pa Says’ peaked at No.12,

And ‘Full Time Job’, had a No.11 say.

Both these songs again on Columbia,

and she was joined by Johnny Ray.

 

Also in 53, ‘Let’s Walk Thata-way’, reached No.4.

This time on Philips, still with Johnny Ray.

And in 54, arrived ‘Secret Love’ – her second hit on Philips –

(a US No.1 and UK No.1, for a 9 week stay.)

 

Eight more hits followed on Philips – the next being –

‘Black Hills Of Dakota’, still in 54, making a No.7 score.

And finally in 54, ‘If I Give My Heart To You’,

with The Melloman, reached the Top 4.

 

Opening 55, ‘Ready Willing And Able’, peaked at No.7,

and ‘Love Me Or Leave Me’ had the Top 20 won.

Ending 55, ‘I’ll Never Stop Loving You’ made No.17,

And in 56, ‘Whatever Will Be Will Be’, for 6 weeks, was at No.1.

 

In 58, ‘A Very Precious Love’, climbed to No.16.

Also in 58, ‘Everybody Loves A Lover’, peaked at No.25.

In 64, ‘Move Over Darling’ on CBS, reached No.8, and in 87,

 ‘Move Over Darling’, on CBS, at No.45, once more did arrive.

 

Thank You For The Music

Doris Day (born Doris Kappelhoff)    1922 – 2019

 

 

 

May 13, 2019

 

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on Tuesday, 14th May 2019,

for another fast moving hour of music and chat,

including details of Tony’s

forthcoming events and happenings

planned for the summer months.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem:

 

For The Love Of Heights

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

May 11, 2019

 

 

In 75, ‘Sky High’, on Splash,

for Jigsaw, up to No.9, flew.

And in 81, ‘Up The Hill Backwards’, on RCA,

for David Bowie, peaked at No.32.

 

In 61, ‘Reach For The Stars’/’Climb Ev’ry Mountain’,

on Columbia, found Shirley Bassey with a No.1, sealed.

And in 71, ‘Move On Up’, on Buddah,

was a No.12 hit, for Curtis Mayfield.

 

In 70, ‘Up The Ladder To The Roof’, on Tamla Motown,

for The Supremes, at No.6 was seen.

And in 86, ‘Higher Love’, on Island label,

for Steve Winwood, peaked at No.13.

 

In 01, ‘There You’ll Be’, on Warner Brothers,

reached the Top 3 for Faith Hill.

And again, in 08, returned to the charts –

this time with a Top 10, fitting the bill.

 

In 70, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, a UK No.6,

on Tamla Motown for Diana Ross.

And in 80, ‘Ride Like The Wind’, on Warner Brothers,

peaked at No.69 for Christopher Cross.

 

In 66, for The Alan Price Set, on Decca,

reaching No.11 was, ‘Hi Lili Hi Lo’.

And in 08, ‘Mountains’, on 14th Floor,

was a Top 5 for Biffy Clyro. 

 

In 76, ‘How High The Moon’, on MGM,

for Gloria Gaynor, reached No.33.

And in 78, ‘Sometimes When We Touch’, on 20th Century,

for Dan Hill, a No.13 entry, was to be.

 

In 67, ‘Up, Up And Away’, on Liberty,

for The Johnny Mann Singers, peaked at No.6.

And in 73, ‘Higher Ground’, on Tamla Motown,

for Stevie Wonder – a US No.1 & UK No.29, ends this mix.

 

 

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