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.

 

January 17, 2017

 

Tune in to

Tonys Time Machine

Wednesday 18th January 2017

at 11 am – 1pm

and shake off those January Blues.

 

Tony’s Guest this week is from

Creative Support’s Head Office:

Elli Smithson (Business Development)

 

The Theme of this weeks show

is

The Move.

 

Poems include –

 

Tony’s new poem

especially written for

Creative Supports Move 

and will be read by

Elli

 and 

Elli will be reading

For The Love Of Music – Part 8

written by

Harriet Blackbury

January 9, 2017

 

 

Join Tonys Time Machine

on Wednesday 11th Jan

11. am – 1.pm

for his 2nd great live show of 2017

 

Tony’s Guest today will be

Sally Jellicoe – Head of

Creative Support Marketing Team.

 

Tony will be featuring the music

of  John Lennon and also Peter Sarstedt

 

Sally will be reading the poem

‘For The Love Of Words’

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

January 3, 2017

 

Blame it on such little knowledge,

where truth never enters in.

Blame it on unsettled waters.

Take each blow on the chin.

 

Blame it on a rumour dancing

rampant, wild and free.

Blame it on the changing wind,

but never, please, on me.

 

Blame it on a freak of nature

or fate, if you must.

Blame it on ancient history,

and facts now showing rust.

 

Blame it on a turning tide,

that took all by surprise.

Blame it on a burnt out candle,

too dark, the compromise.

 

Blame it on volcanic eruption –

hot lava running free.

Blame it on the mighty force,

greater than you or me.

 

Blame it on an ocean angry,

once a mill pond still.

Blame it on compounded interest.

Obsession pays the bill.

 

Blame it on a twisted theory,

thought out late at night.

Blame it on a lack of sleep,

where no sheep in sight.

 

Blame it on a pressure point,

ready to explode.

Blame it on an even number –

what odds to crack the code?

 

Blame it on a life of listening,

to those unsatisfied.

Blame it on the truth remote –

not seeing the other side.

 

Blame it on a strange conundrum,

as events unraveled.

Blame it on a full compartment,

whilst standing as one travelled.

 

Blame it on a tiny gene,

you never would have guessed.

Blame it on unbroken habits,

never laid to rest.

 

Blame it on uneven ground,

so hellish under foot.

Blame it on a second sense,

ignored, too late, tut-tut.

 

Blame it on what you will –

the choice is there to take.

Blame it on what takes a fancy,

just don’t keep God awake.

 

Blame it on a melting snowflake,

far too short it’s stay.

Blame it on a random meeting,

when eyes, too long did stray.

 

Blame it on a lack of courage,

slipping through the fingers.

Blame it on wrong company –

all those late night clingers.

 

Blame it on a structured childhood,

too strict, to run free.

Blame it on the devil-may-care,

still inside of thee.

 

Blame it on the forgone masters,

mapping out ones world.

Blame it on those who knew best –

the dunce in the corner curled.

 

Blame it on the break for freedom,

that’s there to explore.

Blame it on the chance not taken,

to unlock the door.

 

Blame it on the ‘what if’ motto,

as hesitancy prevails.

Blame it on oneself, as always-

tortoise versus snails.

 

Blame it on the game of circles,

that the mind knows well.

Blame it on such low esteem –

success one cannot smell.

 

Blame it on a crust of eggshells –

sensitivity covering.

Blame it on black jackdaws, crazed,

menacingly hovering.

 

Blame it on a beam of sunlight,

slowly peeping through.

Blame it on whatever you like,

but see opportunity too.

 

Blame it on a bout of madness,

that many others know.

Blame it on self-imposed isolation,

or get out there and grow.

 

Blame it on the easy option,

taken by so many.

Blame it on the charging lemmings –

sense had they  – not any.

 

Blame it on a life imprisoned,

from a past one can’t escape.

Blame it on the love of failure,

slowly strangled by red tape.

 

Blame it on a passing stranger –

‘What if, to digest.

Blame it on a sense of duty,

loyalty stands the test.

 

Blame it on a life fantastic,

played out in disguise.

Blame it on old memories,

alone, the heart still cries.

 

Blame it on a new discovery,

bouncing around the head.

Blame it on a new day dawning –

the past, forever dead.

 

January 2, 2017

 

Tune in

to Tony’s first great Show of 2017

on Wednesday 4th January

11 am – 1pm.

for a fantastic ‘All Star’ cast

in a great Rock Concert

from the gates of Heaven.

 

A Show not to be missed –

Admission is free.

 

Repeats on 

Thurs at 8 am

Fridays 1 am

Saturdays at 6pm

 

Tony will be reading the Poem – 

For The Love of Music – Part 8

written by Harriet Blackbury

 

Happy New Year and Thank You for listening.

December 26, 2016

 

In 84, ‘You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)’

at No.1 for Dead Or Alive,

and this song back in the charts in 06 –

God rest Pete Burns, and his struggle to survive.

 

Best known for his chart hits of 61,

like ‘Run To Him’ and ‘Rubber Ball’,

and in 63, ‘The Night Has A Thousand Eyes’

ensured Bobby Vee remembered by all.

 

Canada’s own Leonard Cohen,

this year, from life withdrew.

Meaning so much to many generations –

sadly bowing out, aged 82.

 

America’s Colonel Abrams (died aged 67) –

The acclaimed 80’s House Dance pioneer.

His gold selling hit in the charts for 23 weeks –

‘Trapped’, deservingly well worth a cheer.

 

Leon Russell, the renowned rock musician/writer,

who’s talent knew no bounds,

featured on many great albums,

including The Beach Boys ‘Pet Sounds’.

 

His collaboration with Elton John,

on the album, ‘The Union’ came in 2010,

and also known for penning ‘A Song For You’ –

his work will live on – Amen.

 

Kay Starr, a popular singer of the 50’s  –

‘Wheel Of Fortune & ‘Rock & Roll Waltz’, No.1 hits.

Whether singing Jazz, Pop or Country,

Her fans simply loved her to bits.

 

Rod Temperton, the British songwriter

behind ‘Thriller’ died aged 66  – a loss to us all.

His other songs include ‘Rock With You’,

‘Boogie Nights’ and of course ‘Off The Wall’.

 

In 66 ‘California Dreamin’ & ‘Monday Monday’ –

Mamas & Papas hits we’ll never forget.

And in 67 ‘Dedicated To The One I Love’

an apt song for 3 members we lost with regret.

 

Lovely Cass Elliott leaving us in 74,

and John Philips in 2001.

And Denny Doherty followed in 2007 –

may their memory and music live on.

 

With ‘Fanfare For The Common Man’,

in 77 making No.2.

It is with the greatest sadness

Greg Lake, we say farewell to you.

 

‘Pictures Of Matchstick Men’

in 68, first set our hearts aglow.

This group having the most chart singles,

can only mean – Status Quo.

 

But ‘The Party Ain’t Over Yet’, for you –

Rick Parfitt – your act was sublime.

And tonight fans will toast your life,

singing in one voice – ‘Margarita Time’.

 

With effortless ease and brilliance,

George Michael’s music won so many hearts,

And ‘Faith’ in him, we had in abundance,

though ‘Older’, too early he departs.

 

‘Last Christmas’ – our favourite Video,

and ‘Careless Whisper’ another heartfelt song.

But this Christmas, will forever be remembered –

for a singer who kept us all strong..  

 

His ‘December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)’,

so apt now his loss, fans struggle to endure.

But of one thing you can be certain,

George Michael, ‘You Have Been Loved’ for sure.

 

Losing Pop Legends isn’t easy,

when they’ve been part of our DNA.

We all think of them as immortal,

and near to our hearts they stay.

 

But each one that goes on before us,

is simply finding ‘A Different Corner’ to rest.

So sleep peacefully in your ‘Freedom’

‘Spinning The Wheel’ with some of the best.

 

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