February 27, 2017

 

 

He was here and yet,

now nowhere to be seen.

Like so many more

who came in between.

 

He was here, you bet –

joy, a bottomless floor.

No thought for tomorrow,

knowing there was no more.

 

He was here and yet,

now a lone silhouette,

on a deserted shore,

that time won’t forget.

 

He was here and yet,

his voice lingers still,

as the echo of laughter,

meanders downhill.

 

He was here and yet,

never meant to stay.

Take a moment of heaven

and store it away.

 

 

 

Oh, the build up – mercy me,

a busted gut, where blood ran free.

 

Oh, such little sense on show.

Up in arms – well I don’t know!

 

Oh, the broken hearts in bits,

recovery slow – as panic hits.

 

Oh, the value of wisdom’s call,

when backs were up against the wall.

 

Oh, the scandal, all yesterday’s news,

forgiveness found in crowded pews.

 

Oh, the undoing of twisted lies,

so weak were those soft alibis.

 

Oh, the relief of answered prayers,

a job well done – end of nightmares.

 

 

 

And grief came knocking at the door

for those now lost who’ve gone before.

 

The emptiness, the hollow sound,

of those no longer now around.

 

The house of cards where Jack now King –

a new regime of hopes eternal spring.

 

And worth and value now assessed

at the worst time, under duress.

 

 

 

And grief now knocking at the door,

let sense prevail, without uproar.

 

The madness that was yesterday

weighed heavy on each bird of prey.

 

The house of cards now tumbling down,

slim pickings gathered from the ground.

 

But no good will they ever do

without a world that’s shared with you.

 

 

 

 

Tune into Tonys Time  Machine

every Wednesday – live

for Great Music, Fun and Chat 

11 am – 1pm

(Repeats Thurs 8am  & Sat 7pm)

 

On Wednesday 1st March

Tony will be in conversation with

Alison

(famed for her brilliantly wacky versions of

 ‘Fruit Rap’ and ‘For The Love of Manchester’

both written by Harriet Blackbury )

 

This week Alison will be reading

‘For The Love Of America’

also by Harriet Blackbury

 

As usual

Tony will have Vikki close by at the helm

keeping the ship steady.  

 

So sail on and enjoy this fab experience Folks.

 

 

 

 

February 19, 2017

 

 

A genuine ‘Mr Nice Guy’,

who’s departure, too soon came into view.

Best known for penning ‘You’re A Lady’,

‘Hold On To Love’, and so many more too.

 

A 1930’s song – ‘Love Is The Sweetest Thing’,

becoming his Top 60 hit of 78,

and with Albums totalling more than 20,

his uniqueness, carried much weight.

 

Whether teaming up with Julian Lloyd Webber

and Mary Hopkin, to form Oasis in 84,

or in collaboration with Richard Stilgoe –

his creative talent easily opened each door.

 

A safe pair of hands on the piano,

and so gifted on the Organ too.

Our Home-grown talent from Bury –

Peter Skellern, may God bless you.

 

Thank You for the Music.

RIP  1947 – 2017

February 15, 2017

 

 

‘Let’s Clean Up The Ghetto’, in 77 sang

The Philadelphia International All Stars’.

And ‘Drive’ in the Top 10, in 84 and 85,

by American male vocal group – Cars.

 

At No.1 in 08 was ‘American Boy’,

by Estelle featuring Kanye West.

And ‘California Dreamin’ by Mamas & Papas,

from 66 and 97 – still one of the best.

 

In 77 came ‘More Than A Feeling’ by Boston,

after ‘Annie’s Song’ by John Denver in 74.

‘If You Leave Me Now’ in 76 by Chicago –

their No.1, after ‘I’m A Man’ and ‘25 or 6 to 4’.

 

Fort Worth Jail’ & ‘The Battle Of New Orleans’ in 59,

gave Lonnie Donegan U.S. themed hits aplenty.

And in 62, Duane Eddy & The Rebels took

‘Deep In The Heart Of Texas’ into the Top 20.

 

‘Party In The USA’, in 09, sang Miley Cyrus,

and ‘Kids In America’ in 81, came from Kim Wilde.

‘My Head’s In Mississippi’, in 91 sang ZZ Top,

and in 01, at No.1  – ‘Survivor’ by Destiny’s Child.

 

In 77, ‘Native New Yorker’, at No.5 for Odyssey,

before ‘Use It Up And Wear It Out’, in 80, at No.1.

In 06, ‘America’ No.1 for Razorlight –

same title also a hit for David Essex – ‘Rock On’.

 

‘Everyone I Meet Is From California’ – along with

‘Horse With No Name’ – a double ‘A’ side.

This hit for America in 71 galloped to No.3,

with ‘Ventura Highway’ in 72, a bumpier ride.

 

From Galvaston by Glen Campbell in 69,

to ‘American Idol’ by Green Day in 2004.

From ‘Indiana Wants Me’ by R Dean Taylor, in 71,

to 78’s ‘I Love America’ by Patrick Juvet – hits galore.

 

From Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, in 89

came along their ‘American Dream’

This US/UK combination just one example,

of how through music, what allies we’ve been.

 

So ‘Let The Music Play’,

as Barry White urged us to do.

And let The Atlantic always remain,

a Mill pond between us & you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 7, 2017

 

 

Tune in and enjoy 

Tonys Time Machine

on Wednesday 8th & 15th February

at 11am – 1pm

( Repeats on Thurs 8 am

and Saturday 6 pm )

 

This week

Tony will be in conversation with

Sasha

from Creative Supports’s Training Dept.

They will be discussing

 – Psychology –

 

Sasha will also be reading

‘For The Love Of Heartache’

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

 

 

February 3, 2017

 

With ‘Wannabe’ in 96

The Spice Girls hit the top spot.

And ‘Mama’ and ‘Spice Up Your Life’,

a pick of No.1’s to follow on the trot.

 

With ‘Love And Affection’, Joan Armatrading,

in 76 had this much loved top ten ,

and ‘Me, Myself, I, just one of her 80’s songs,

Feminists adored playing – again and again.

 

In 07, The Kaiser Chiefs

took ‘Ruby’ to the No.1 slot.

This group one to ‘Never Miss A Beat’

with Sheffield’s Ricky Wilson, so hot.

 

‘Think Twice’ came in 94 –

the first No.1 for Celine Dion.

‘It’s All Coming Back To Me Now’ – was heaven,

before, in 98, ‘My Heart Will Go On’.

 

‘Why’ and ‘Walking on Broken Glass’ –

Top 10 hits for Annie Lennox in 92,

And ‘No More I Love Yous’ in 95,

in the Charts at Number 2

 

In 77 America’s Thelma Houston,

sang ‘Don’t Leave Me This Way’,

and in 93 at Number 4 –

were Shakespear’s Sister with ‘Stay’

 

In 08, ‘Mercy’ – No.1 for Duffy,

and at No.3 was Warwick Avenue.

‘I Kissed A Girl’ sang Katy Perry,

and in 09 she was ‘Thinking Of You’.

 

In 90, with ‘Vision Of Love’,

US Diva, Mariah Carey hit the scene.

‘Without You’, her first No.1,

with many more hits in between.

 

Featuring Westlife, her next No.1 –

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

and with ‘All I want For Christmas Is You’,

she takes her annual bow.

 

From Dolly to timeless Madonna.

From Cilla to Florence And The Machine.

From Kylie, (always relevant) –

Girl Power – setting the scene.

 

From Dusty to Lady GaGa.

From Blondie to Taylor Swift.

From Lulu (forever vital) –

Girl Power – guaranteed to give you a lift.

 

January 31, 2017

 

 

Tune in to

Tonys Time Machine

on

Wednesday  1st Feb 2017

11 am – 1pm

to listen to this fast moving,

action packed show.

 

Tony will also be reading

the poem ‘For The Love Of Home’

  written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

January 22, 2017

 

In 70, ‘Home Loving Man’ by Andy Williams –

a song in our hearts to live on.

And 86 found ‘Caravan Of Love’,

by The House Martins at No.1

 

In the mid 80’s ‘Holding Back The Years’ –

a chart favourite for Simply Red.

Followed by two decades of hits;

this group – Manchester born and bred.

 

In 07 were ‘’Westlife with ‘Home’ –

another Top Ten to appreciate.

And Kanye West featuring Chris Martin,

gave us ‘Homecoming’ in 2008.

 

Simon and Garfunkel in 66,

followed the ‘Homeward Bound’ trail.

And in 67 with ‘Homburg were Procol Harum,

after their No.1 – ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’.

 

In 87, ‘Running In The Family’,

made No.6 for Level 42.

Long after ‘The Folks Who Live On The Hill’

for Peggy Lee, came into view.

 

‘Ill Find My Way Home’, in 81

came from Jon & Vangelis.

And ‘Take Me Home ( A Girl Like Me)’

in 2001, a hit for lovely Sophie Ellis-

 

In 04, came ‘Somewhere Only We Know’

and ‘Everybody’s Changing’ by Keane,

followed in 06 by his 3^rd Top Ten, –

‘Is It Any Wonder’, setting the scene.

 

JT and the Big Family,

in 90 gave us ‘Moments in Soul’,

And back in 62, with ‘Rambling Rose’,

was the ever reliable Nat ‘King’ Cole.

 

From ‘Dance To The Music’ & ‘Everyday People’

to ‘Family Affair’ & ‘Runnin Away’, in 72.

America’s Sly & The Family Stone

always guaranteed to shine through.

 

The ‘All American Girls’ – Sister Sledge,

at No.8 with ‘We Are Family’, in 79.

And ‘Reunited’ found Peaches & Herb,

singing of when hearts re-entwine.

 

‘Home is where the heart is’ – a Top 40,

in 77, for Gladys Knight & The Pips.

And in 99, ‘Makes Me Love You’ at no. 25

for Italian Instrumentalist – Eclipse.

 

‘Chasing Pavements’ and ‘Hometown Glory’

with passion, came from Adele.

And back in 79 was Anita Ward

with her Number 1 hit –  ‘Ring My Bell’.

 

Whether home is ‘The House Of The Rising Sun’,

or ‘The House That Jack Built’ type,

You’ll survive if doors let in love and warmth,

and your computer connects you to Skype.

 

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