January 13, 2019

 

 

In 63, The Hollies on Parlophone

had a UK Top 10 with ‘Stay’,

And in 2003, Will Young, with ‘Leave Right Now’

saw his third gold seller, and fourth UK No.1, win the day.

 

In 77, Thelma Houston on Motown

took ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’ to a UK No.13,

And in 2004, ‘Somewhere Only We Know’ on Island,

reached the Top 3 for Keane.

 

In 94, ‘Stay Another Day’ on London,

gave East 17 a platinum seller and five week UK No.1,

And in 2006, The Arctic Monkeys, on Domino,

peaked at No.4 with ‘Leave Before The Lights Come On’ 

 

In 99, ‘Stay With Me Till Dawn’, on ffrr label,

for Lucid, reached a UK No.25,

And in 2004, ‘Leave (Get Out)’ on Mercury,

for US singer Jojo, at No.2 in the UK, did arrive.

 

In 84, ‘Leave A Tender Moment Alone’/’Goodnight Saigon’

for Billy Joel, on CBS – a UK Top 30, was to be,

and in 94, ‘Stay Together’, on the Nude label,

gave Suede their first UK Top 3.

 

In 82, ‘Leave In Silence’, on Mute,

gave Depeche Mode their fifth entry in the UK Top 20 club,

and in 2005, ‘Remain’ on Mercury,

reached No.45 for UK male vocal group – Kubb.

 

In 2006, ‘I Want You To Stay’ on the Warp label,

peaked at No.21, for Maximo Park,

Also in 2006, UK/Holland duo – Micky Modelle V Jessy,

on All around the world label, had a Top 10 with ‘Dancing In The Dark’.

 

In 66, ‘Sitting On A Fence’, on the Immediate label,

reached No.25, for UK duo – Twice as much,

and in 80, for Freez, on Calibre, at No.49,

arrived their first UK entry, ‘Keep In Touch’.

 

In 96, ‘Don’t Leave’, for UK trio – Faithless, made No.34,

on the Cheeky label – this song, a hit in 97 too,

and in 2001, ‘Stuck In The Middle With You’, peaked at No.4

for Louise on 1st Avenue.

 

In 72, ‘There Are More Questions Than Answers’ on CBS –

a UK Top 10, for US singer Johnny Nash,

and in 91, ‘Should I Stay Or Should I Go’ on Columbia,

a UK No.1 for The Clash.

 

In 70, ‘Leavin’ On A Jet Plane’, on Warner Brothers,

for Peter, Paul & Mary – a US No.1 and UK No.2.

Not sure my musical themed poem makes one any the wiser,

about staying in or leaving the EU ?

 

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon, on Tuesday, 15th January 2019

for another fabulous fast moving hour

of fun & facts, including

‘This Day in Rock Music history’.

 

On this week’s show will be

a special broadcast of Tony’s interview

with Steve Hackett, of ‘Genesis’ fame,

highlighting Steve’s new album –

‘The Edge Of Light’ (to be released on 25th Jan),

and details of his forthcoming 150 show tour of

Europe, The USA, and

his UK November ‘The Selling England By The Pound’ tour.

 

Tony will be playing 2 superb new tracks from the album ……..

‘Underground Railroad’ & ‘Under The Eye Of The Sun’.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

‘For The Love Of Genesis’

written by 

Harriet Blackbury.

 

January 6, 2019

 

 

In 76, Starland Vocal Band, had a US No.1 & UK No.18

with ‘Afternoon Delight’ on RCA.

And in 77, The Commodores, on Motown,

with ‘Easy’,  enjoyed a UK Top 10 stay.

 

In 67, The Young Rascals, on Atlantic,

with ‘Groovin’ claimed a US No.1 & UK No.8 place.

And in 93, Blur, on Food label,

took ‘Sunday Sunday’ to No.26 in the UK chart race.

 

In 79, Blondie, on Crysalis,

had ‘Sunday Girl’ in the UK No.1 spot.

And in 2006, Long Blondes, on Rough Table label,

saw ‘Weekend Without Makeup’ face a UK No.30 slot. 

 

In 68, The Small Faces, on Immediate,

saw ‘Lazy Sunday’ peaking at No.2.

And in 97, Finley Quaye, on Epic,

reached No.16, when ‘Sunday Shining’, shone through.

 

In 80, Marti Webb, on Polydor, followed her UK Top 3,

when ‘Tell Me On A Sunday’ (also on Polydor), came into view.

And in 83, Nick Heyward, on Arista,

with ‘On A Sunday’, made a UK No.52.

 

In 60, Manuel & His Music Of The Mountains,

on Columbia, had ‘Never On Sunday’ climb to a Top 30 high.

And in 92, The Sundays, on Parlophone,

reached No.27 with ‘Goodbye’.

 

 

January 5, 2019

 

HOT NEWS FLASH

Tune into Tony’s Time Machine

on SUNDAY  6th January 2019

between  7 – 9 pm  

 to hear Tony’s first Special Show of the year.

 

This ‘not to be missed’ Show includes:

music from Steve Hackett’s much acclaimed

forthcoming album, as well as Tony’s intro to 2019,

and music from Elbow and Yes among other favourites.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem:

For The Love Of The World

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

So whether busy in the kitchen or

on the road – treading the motorway miles,

let Tony ease you into the new year in his usual

calm and relaxing way.

 

ALSO

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon, on TUESDAY, 8th January 2019

for another fast flowing hour of fun and chat,

and some exciting news for the weeks ahead.

 

Tony will be reading the poem:

For The Love Of Names – Part 3

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

January 4, 2019

 

In 2001, Mis-teeq, on Telstar

took ‘All I Want’ to a UK No.2.

And in 2003, Bon Jovi, on Mercury,

reached No.9 with ‘All About You’.

 

In 93, ‘All That She Wants’, on London,

was a UK No.1 for Ace of Base.

And in 2008, ‘All Summer Long’, on Atlantic,

gave Kid Rock a US and UK No.1 place.

 

In 66, ‘All Or Nothing’, on Decca,

gave The Small Faces their first UK No.1 high.

And in 2005, ‘All About You’ / ‘You’ve Got A Friend’,

on Island, was a UK No.1 for McFly.

 

In 76, ‘All By Myself’, on Arista,

reached No.12 for Eric Carmen.

And in 82, ‘All The Love In The World’, on Arista,

for Dionne Warwick, made No.10

 

In 97, ‘All Mine’, on Go!Beat label

reached No.8 for Portishead.

And in 98, ‘All Around The World’, on Creation,

saw Oasis put their fourth UK No.1 to bed.

 

In 65, ‘All I Really Want To Do’, by The Byrds,

reached a UK No.4 on CBS.

And in 68, ‘All Along The Watch Tower’, on Track,

gave Jimi Hendrix Experience a Top 5 success.

 

In 80, ‘All Out Of Love’, on Arista,

for Air Supply, made No.11.

And in 2006, ‘You’re All I Have’ by Snow Patrol,

on Fiction, reached No.7.

 

In 59, ‘All American Boy’, on London,

gave Bill Parsons a UK No.22 place.

And in 74, ‘All Of My Life’, on Tamla Motown,

ensured Diana Ross owned some Top 10 space.

 

In 84, ‘All Cried Out’, on CBS,

for Alison Moyet, a No.8 entry.

And in 91, ‘All Woman’, on Arista,

took Lisa Stansfield again into the Top 20.

 

In 92,  with ‘You’re All That Matters To Me’, on Arista,

 was Curtis Stigers at No. 6.

And in 81, ‘All Those Years Ago’, by George Harrison,

on Dark Horse label, at No.13, the last in this mix.

 

December 30, 2018

 

 

In 65, ‘A World Of Our Own’ by The Seekers,

on Colombia, reached No.3.

Also in 65, ‘All Over The World’ by Francoise Hardy,

on Pye, at No.16, a favourite proved to be.

 

In 89, ‘The Sensual World’ for Kate Bush,

peaked at No.12 on EMI.

And in 97, ‘The World Tonight’ by Paul McCartney

on Parlophone, reached a No. 23 high.

 

In 64, ‘You’re My World’ by Cilla Black,

on Parlophone – became her second UK No.1 score.

And in 67, ‘World Of Broken Hearts’ by Amen Corner,

on Deram,  peaked at No.24.

 

In 89, ‘All Around The World’ by Lisa Stansfield,

on Arista, a gold seller and UK No.1.

And in 06, ‘Wonderful World’, on Polydor,

for James Morrison – saw a Top 10 won.

 

In 93, ‘World (The Price Of Love)’ for New Order,

on Centredate, at No.13, was found.

And in 89, gold seller ‘The Living Years’ for Mike & The Mechanics,

on Wea, a US No.1 and UK No.2 sound.

 

In 69, ‘Man Of The World’, by Fleetwood Mac,

on Immediate, reached a UK No.2.

And in 83, ‘Market Square Heroes’, by Marillion, on EMI,

made No.53, after also reaching the Top 60, in 82.

 

In 69, ‘Wonderful World Beautiful People’, on Trogan,

and ‘Wild World’ on Island, in 70 too, 

both hits for Jamaican singer, Jimmy Cliff –

rightly taking a UK Top Ten pew.

 

In 70, ”Our World’ on Philips,

reached No.17 for UK group, Blue Mink.

And in 73, ‘Top Of The World’ by The Carpenters,

on A&M, a US No.1 and UK No.5, next in this link.

 

In 70, ‘New World In The Morning’ for Roger Whittaker,

on Colombia, gained a No.17 place.

And in 2006, ‘World At Your Feet’ on Independiente,

made the Top 3 for UK group – Embrace.

 

In 88, ‘Wild World’ on 10Ten label – a Top 5,

and ‘Watching The World Go By’, on Virgin, in 96,

both hits for UK singer Maxi Priest,

bringing an end to this world flavoured mix.

 

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

December 24, 2018

 

In 67, Alfred Wood known as Brenton Wood

had a No.8 on Liberty with ‘Gimme Little Sign’.

In 70, Cecil Thomas known as Nicky Thomas

took ‘Love Of The Common People’, on Trogan, to No.9 .

 

Ray Burns, known as Captain Sensible,

in 82, saw ‘Happy Talk’, on A & M, up to No.1, fly.

Charlene Keys, known as Tweet, in 02

had a Top 5 on Elektra with ‘Oops (Oh My)’.

 

Arthur Kelm , known as Tab Hunter,

in 57, on London, with ‘Young Love’ – a No.1 in the US & UK.

Rita Wright, known as Syreeta, on Tamla Motown, in 75, at No.12

with ‘Your Kiss Is Sweet’, after ‘Spinnin and Spinnin’ paved the way.

 

Chaim Topol, known as Topol, in 67,

on CBS took ‘If I Were A Rich Man’ to No.9.

Sarah Jiminez – Heany, known as S-j,

in 98, on React, had a Top 30 with ‘I Feel Divine’.

 

John Osbourne, known as Ozzy Osbourne,

in 86, on Epic, took ‘Shot In The Dark’ to No.20.

William Fries, known as CW McCall,

in 76, on MCM, with ‘Convoy’, had a No.2 entry.

 

Antione Domino, known as Fats Domino, in 59,

on London, made No.11 with ‘Be My Guest’. 

Alfred Hill, known as Benny Hill, in 71,

at No.1 with ‘Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)’.

 

Kevin Rowe, known as Duke Baysee,

in 94, had a Top 30 with ‘Sugar Sugar’ on Bell.

Kristine Weitz, known as Kristine W, on Champion, in 94 & 97,

had ‘Feel What You Want’ – both times Top 40’s, doing well.

 

Maria Fernandez – Vidal, known as Maria Vidal,

in 85, on EMI, took ‘Body Rock’ to No.11.

Elaine Bickerstaff, known as Elaine Page,

in 81, on Polydor, took ‘Memory’ to a No.6 heaven.

 

Owen Paul McGee, known as Owen Paul,

in 86, on Epic, with ‘My Favourite Waste Of Time’, was at No.3.

Patricia Daniels, known as Adeva, in 92,

on Cooltempo, at No.45, with ‘Until You Come Back To Me’.

 

Roberta Streeter, known as Bobbie Gentry, in 69,

on Capitol, had ‘I’ll Never Fall In Love Again’, at No.1.

Alan Palmer, known as Robert Palmer, in 86,

an Island, had a Top 10 with ‘I Didn’t Mean To Turn You On’.

 

Sinitta Malone, known as Sinitta, on Fanfare,

in 88, reached No.6 with ‘Cross My Broken Heart’.

Sybil Lynch, known as Sybil, on Champion, in 89,

with ‘Don’t Make Me Over’ – twice a hit at 59 & 19, in the UK chart.

 

December 17, 2018

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on Tues, 18th December 2018

to hear the last Live Show before Christmas.

 

This Week’s Show sees the return of

Beth Hamer – back by popular demand,

in conversation with Tony.

 

Tony will be announcing details of forthcoming Shows

and promoting new Bury Band ..Hollow State.

..

Beth will also be reading the poem –

For The Love Of Names – Part 2

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

 

December 15, 2018

 

 

In 72, ‘There Are More Questions Than Answers’

reached No.9 on CBS for Johnny Nash,

And in 79, gold selling ‘I Will Survive’, on Polydor,

for Gloria Gaynor made a US & UK No.1 dash.

 

In 92, ‘I Still Believe In You’, on EMI

gave Cliff Richard a UK No.7 entry.

and in 06, on Ten label, for French Production Duo –

Justice Versus Simian, was ‘We Are Your Friends’ at No.20.

 

In 64, ‘I Wouldn’t Trade You For The World’,

on Decca, for Irish Band -The Bachelors, made No.4,

and in 82, Phd on the Wea label, had success

when ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ had a Top 3 score. 

 

In 84, ‘Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now’)

on Virgin, a gold seller and US No.1 & UK No.2.

And in 07, ‘It’s Not Over Yet’ on the Rinse label,

for UK Group -The Klaxons, at No.13, rang true.

 

In 70, Dave Edmunds first UK entry – ‘I Hear You Knocking’,

on the MAM label – a No.1 for six weeks was to be.

And in 99, ‘It’s Not Right But It’s Okay’ on Arista,

for Whitney Houston, a gold seller and UK No.3.

 

In 77, ‘I Will’ on the Creole label

gave Ruby Winters a UK No.4 sound.

And in 88, Aswad on the Mango label

had a UK No.1 for two weeks with ‘Don’t Turn Around’

 

A UK No.8 on Stateside for Mama Cass,

‘It’s Getting Better’, came in 69,

And in 81, on Arista, for Barry Manilow was 

‘I Made It Through The Rain’ – a UK Top 40, so fine.

 

In 89, for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers,

‘I Won’t Back Down’ on MCA, a UK Top 30 pick.

Also in 89, ‘I Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet’

on PWL – A Top Ten for UK DJ’s – Pat & Mick.

 

December 10, 2018

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on Tuesday  11th December 2018

for another fast moving hour of chat and fun.

 

On this weeks Show –

Tony’s Guest of the week 

will be Lorraine from Salford,

who will also be reading the poem –

For The Love Of Nature

written by Harriet Blackbury.

and 

Tony will be paying tribute

to Pete Shelley

and reading the poem –

For The Love Of The Buzzcocks

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

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