December 19, 2017

 

 

Join  Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon on Boxing Day – 26th Dec 2017

and

Noon on Tuesday, 2nd January 2018

for a free entry to

‘Concert from the Gates of Heaven and Beyond’.

 

The Shows will include

the poem

‘Beyond Heaven’s Gate’

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

Have Fun Folks

December 11, 2017

 

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine

on Tuesday, 12th December

at Noon

for another fast moving hour

of Fun, Facts & a great mix of Music.

 

Tony will also be reading

‘For the Love Of Waterways’

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

Take an hour out of your day and enjoy

Tony’s penultimate Show before the holidays Folks

 

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December 8, 2017

 

 

In 81, ‘The River’ by Bruce Springsteen –

was his 2nd UK Hit – How he shone!

Twenty years after ‘Sea Of Heartbreak’  –

a Top 20 for Don Gibson in 61.

 

A Gold Selling No.1 for this Dutch group –

‘Mississippi’ by Pussycat came in 76,

and making  No.3 in 59  for Marty Wilde –

‘Sea Of Love’ also in this mix.

 

‘The River Of Dreams’ took Billy Joel

up to No.3 in 93.

‘My Life’ and Gold Selling ‘Uptown Girl’

two more of his hits loved by you and me.

 

‘Ocean Drive’ by The Lighthouse Family,

in 95 came into view,

and ‘Cry Me A River’ by Justin Timberlake,

in 2003 made No.2

 

Everyone’s favourite, ‘Moon River’,

in 61 saw Danny Williams on the Top Spot.

and ‘I Believe In Christmas’ by Greg Lake,

in 75,  claimed the No.2 slot.

 

2001 found The Manic Street Preachers

at No.15 with ‘Ocean Spray’,

and in 62  ‘Island Of Dreams’ by The Springfields –

so nostalgic in every way.

 

Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton,

blessed us with ‘Islands In The Stream’,

and Justin Timberlake’s  ‘Cry Me A River’

from 2003 completes this theme.

 

Let’s hold hands across the ocean,

as another year passes us by.

And hope waters of tranquility

will replace all the hue and cry.

 

Let’s come together as one,

and give peace yet another try.

In this world full of hurt and sorrow’

our last hope – love – we can’t deny.

 

 

 

 

 

December 4, 2017

 

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine – 

Manchester allfm   96.9

on Tuesday, 5th December

at 12 am.

 

This week

Tony’s Special Guest and first ‘LIVE’ artist

on his all new  ‘Tony’s Time Machine’

will be

the autistic Superstar 

Mr A J Valliant  –

( an amazing singer, artist and Record Producer

and ex ‘Heroes of Manchester’)

 

also hear

‘Fruit Rap’

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

Enjoy this fast moving hour

full of surprises, Folks.

 

November 30, 2017

 

The much loved Beatle, George Harrison,

had more than 10 singles on his own accord,

among them ‘Got My Mind Set On You’

and making No.1 was ‘My Sweet Lord’.

 

Freddie Mercury’s 1st solo album – ‘Mr Bad Guy’,

was certainly one not to miss.

The 8th track especially winning hearts 

was ‘There Must Be More To Life Than This’.

 

From ‘Space Oddity’ to ‘Ashes to Ashes’

From ‘Life on Mars’ to ‘Fame’,

David Bowie will always be remembered

for staying ahead of the game.

 

‘Praying For Time’ to get over his loss  –

for George Michael, we still shed a tear.

His hit  ‘December Song ( I Dreamed Of Christmas)

so relevant at this time of year.

 

‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’ & ‘You’re My World’,

in 64 were No.1’s,  back to back.

Loved both at home and ‘Across The Universe’

was Liverpool’s  own Cilla Black.

 

‘One Moment In Time’

gave Whitney Houston her 3rd UK  No.1,

and her 4th No.1 – ‘I Will Always Love You’,

from The Bodyguard, every heart won.

 

In Nov of 80, ‘(Just Like) Starting Over’ –

a gold selling No.1 in the US and the UK,

and ‘Imagine’, and ‘Woman’, two back to back No.1’s –

John Lennon we miss you in every way.

 

‘Walk On The Wild Side’, a Top 10 in 73

came from US genius –  Lou Reed.

Other UK hits include ‘ Soulman ‘ and ‘Satellite Of Love’,

but ‘Perfect Day’, we loved too  – yes indeed.

 

‘Blue Christmas’ and ‘Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me’ –

hits of 64 and 57 for Elvis, –  fans thought just heaven.

In 77, ‘White Christmas’ from Bing Crosby

also back in the charts in 85, 98 and 07.

 

Losing Michael Jackson in 2009

was another huge music industry loss.

‘Rock With You’,  just one of his 50 songs

back in the UK Top 200 – showing he was still the boss.

 

Chris Squire, a respected member of ‘Yes’,

also too soon, from this earth, did depart.

Two Top Ten singles that come to mind are –

‘Circus Of Heaven’ and ‘Owner Of A Lonely Heart’.

 

With age comes acceptance

that the end may be nigh,

and that all earthly happenings

will soon pass us by.

 

Though life has a habit

of throwing in a curved ball,

and taking,  far too early,

those who haven’t lived at all.

 

And this shock to the system

sometimes questions belief.

Taking longer to cope with

the heavy burden of grief.

 

But if waiting for our arrival

are these past heroes and mates,

the party can continue

far beyond heaven’s gate.

 

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

November 27, 2017

 

Tune in to Tony’s Time Machine

on Tuesday  28th November 2017

to listen to another superfast hour

of mind blowing music,

including this week –

Tony’s look into some

all time great

Guitar Classics.

 

Tony will also be reading the poem –

‘For The Love Of David Cassidy’

written by Harriet Blackbury

exclusively for the Show.

 

Forget ‘Black Friday’ Show Devotees

Red Hot Tuesday is sure to please.

 

November 22, 2017

 

 

In 71 The Partridge Family featuring David Cassidy

had a U.S. No.1 with  ‘I think I Love You’.

This single also made the UK Top Twenty,

and ‘It’s One Of Those Nights (Yes Love), next in 72.

 

Two months later in April saw David Cassidy

up at No.2 with a flourish –

His double ‘A’ sided single, flying up the charts –

being, ‘Could It Be Forever’  & ‘Cherish’.

 

In September of 72, came his first UK No.1,

as fans answered his song – ‘How Can I Be Sure’,

and hysteria at an all time high,

when, in 73, he arrived for his first UK Tour.

 

‘Rock Me Baby’  his last hit of 72,

climbed to No. 11,  of the chart tree,

and was followed by another double ‘A’ side  –

‘I’m A Clown’ & ‘Some Kind Of A Summer’, in 73.

 

His other UK hit of this year came in October –

 by now he could do no wrong.

His 3rd double ‘A’ side, this time made No.1,

being, ‘Daydreamer’ & The Puppy Song.

 

‘If I Didn’t Care’ – a Top Ten of 74,

and ‘Please Please Me’ – A Top Twenty at No.16.

In 75, ‘I Write The Songs’ & ‘Get It Up For Love’, at No.11,

followed by ‘Darlin’, again at No.16.

 

In 85, ‘The Last Kiss’ made No.6

and ‘Romance (Let Your Heart Go)’,  in at No.54,

seem two apt songs to complete this eulogy,

now sadly, lovely David Cassidy –  is no more.

 

 

From Teens to Mums and Grandma’s,

he was everyones sweetheart –

embracing all that is pure, through song and verse, –

his music touched every heart.

 

Thank you  for the music.

David Cassidy – Rest in peace. 

 

 

 

 

 

November 19, 2017

 

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine 

on Tuesday, 21st November

at Noon

for another whirlwind hour

of topical chat and great music.

 

Tony will also be paying tribute

to Malcolm Young of AC/DC.

 

Make it a habit to tune in Folks.

 

 

In 78, ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll Damnation” – arrived from AC/DC,

and followed in 79,  by ‘Highway To Hell’.

and ‘Touch Too Much’,  their first Top 30 of 80 –

(Sadly losing Bon Scott this month, as well).

 

Six more hits also came in 80,  ending with,

‘Rock ‘N’ Roll  Ain’t Noise Pollution’, at No.15.

Which found AC/DC firmly established

on the UK Rock music scene.

 

‘Let’s Get It Up’  and  ‘Who Made Who’,

and  ‘Heatseeker’,  some more hits of this decade.

And in the 90’s ‘Thunderstruck’  and  ‘Highway To Hell (live)’ –

two more Top 20’s making the grade.

 

‘It’s A Long Way To The Top

(If You Wanna Rock N Roll)’,

but AC/DC kept the faith –

making it look just like a stroll.

 

And so soon after losing his brother George,

we hear of the sad loss of Malcolm Young.

Rest in peace, in the knowledge –

your work, forever played and sung.

 

Thank you for your music.

 

 

 

 

 

November 5, 2017

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine

at Noon 

on Tues. 14th November

to listen to Part Two

of Tony’s well received look

into the fab year of 1972.

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine

on Tuesday,  7th Nov

at Noon

when Tony will be remembering

one of his favourite years

through music and chat.

 

Tony will also be reading

‘For The Love Of  72’

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

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