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.

 

December 10, 2016

 

 

In 73, Diana Ross was in the Top 10,

with this poignant farewell song.

‘Touch Me In The Morning’

proving ‘now’ – no-one can prolong.

 

‘Now That We Found Love’,

a 78 Top 10 hit for Third World.

In 77, ‘When I Need You’ by Leo Sayer,

ensured every lover’s toe curled.

 

‘When You Get Right Down To It’,

a Top 20 hit for Ronnie Dyson in 71.

‘I Saw Her Again’ from Mamas & Papas,

one of their hits proving love lingers on.

 

In 79, ‘We’ve Got Tonight’ came from

Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band.

‘It’s All Coming Back To Me Now’,

in 96, Celine Dion did command.

 

In 80, at 23 in the charts,

‘Too Hot’ from Kool and the Gang’

and ‘What A Difference A Day Makes’,

in 75, Esther Philips sang.

 

In 06, with ‘Crazy’, Gnarls Barkley,

at No.1, rightly did sit,

and in 94 ‘Now & Forever’,

gave Richard Marx a Top 20 hit.

 

In 67, ‘A Place In The Sun’, from

Stevie Wonder, we thought a dream,

and In 74, The Love Unlimited Orchestra,

had a Top 10 with ‘Love’s Theme’

 

Memories can last a lifetime,

and at times bitter-sweet they feel,

but ‘Now’ is happening constantly,

and ‘Now’ always will be the real deal. 

 

 

December 6, 2016

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday  7th December 2016

11 am – 1pm

(with repeats on

Thurs  at 8 am

Friday at 1 am

Saturday at 6pm)

 

Tony’s Guest for

the Christmas Special

will be Safreen Khan

who will also be reading the poem

‘For The Love Of Youth’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

It’s only me – I’m not stopping,

I really have loads to do.

I shouldn’t even be calling,

but this duty visit I owe to you.

 

So tell me – how are you doing?

Crickey, is it that time so soon?

I’ll drop in again next weekend,

for ten minutes sometime around noon.

 

Just text me if you need something,

as my ‘phone’s always on silent mode.

and I’ll get back to you presently,

when I’ve dealt with my work overload.

 

‘Well thanks for popping in darling;

it’s good to get a glimpse of your face,

Now clear off,  if you don’t mind –

I’m about to watch Bradley on The Chase.

 

 

 

 

 

Our hearts as normal,

ticked away,

as we awoke,

at break of day.

 

A regular day

like any other,

until the phone call –

God help us Mother!

 

Fast forward goes

a beating heart;

the mind a jumble –

where to start?

 

So much to do,

now doesn’t matter.

Alarm bells loud,

disturb the chatter.

 

The laughter that

was yesterday,

replaced by thoughts

in disarray.

 

Then to the appointment,

unexpected.

What had the test

results detected?

 

With baited breath

hands clasped together;

through thick and thin this pair,

seen off bad weather.

 

Then joy of joy –

the gods align.

No need for panic –

all would be fine.

 

Though the call to see

the Doctor  a s a p,

nearly was the death,

of he and me.

 

 

November 29, 2016

 

 

America’s Young Rascals

brought ‘Groovin’ to our shore;

this Top 10 hit of 67 followed by,

‘A Girl Like You’, we still adore.

 

And 1970 saw Bob & Marcia

riding high in the Top 5 Chart.

Their ‘Young, Gifted & Black’ –

instantly winning every heart.

 

In 75,  ahead of the game – David Bowie,

with ‘Young Americans’ in the Top 20,

and in 76, Candi Staton gave us

‘Young Hearts Run Free’ – a No 2 entry.

 

Our own Beatle – Paul McCartney

always guaranteed to bring us joy,

and in 97, the Top 20, found him

back in the charts with ‘Young Boy’.

 

‘She Drives Me Crazy’, in 89,

saw ‘Fine Young Cannibals at No.5,

and in the Top 40 of 97,

this song again, was to arrive.

 

With one of the largest fan clubs ever,

this Pop icon, has had a hit or two.

‘The Young Ones’ – just one of Cliff’s songs,

climbing to No.1 – was a song loved so true.

 

‘Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy,

(in 1970 – a song we’ll never forget),

came from U.S. group – The Tams, followed by

‘Hey Girl, Don’t Bother Me’ – a certain No.1 bet.

 

‘The Youngest Was The Most Loved’,

in 2006, for Morrissey, was doing fine,

and ‘Young Forever’ at No.10 was Jay Z

featuring Mr Hudson in 2009.

 

‘When You’re Young And In Love’- in 67,

a Marvelettes’s Top 20 hit, our hearts won.

and ‘My One Temptation’ singer – Mica Paris

sang about ‘Young Soul Rebels’ in 91.

 

In 82, ‘Young Guns (Go For It)

was at No.3 for Wham’s Andrew and George,

and ‘Last Christmas’ – their seasonal hit,

with a video, that simply is ‘gorge’.

 

And last in this Tribute to Youth,

comes lovely Will Young with hits from 02.

‘Anything Is Possible’ and ‘Evergreen’,

and ‘Light My Fire’, just to name a few.

 

 

 

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine

on

Wednesday, 30th November.

11 am – 1pm

for a lively end to the month.

including more from Wishbone Ash.

 

Tony’s guest this week

is Henna, 

who will also be reading

 

For The Love Of Music – Part 7

written by  – Harriet Blackbury

 

November 22, 2016

 

Tune in to

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday 23rd November

11 – 1pm with repeat shows

during the week.

 

Tony’s 

Rock Band Of The Week

is

Wishbone Ash –

celebrating 45 years

 

Also, on the show

is the return of

Rock Fanatic –

Bryan Stewart.

 

 The poem

For The Love Of Bryan Stewart

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 can also be heard again.

 

 Rock On Folks

 

 

 

 

November 16, 2016

 

Tune into the ‘Jungle Rock’ theme

on 

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday  16th November 16

11am – 1pm.

 -with repeats at the usual times.

 

This week Tony’s guests are 

Dominic and John from

Creative Support

They will be chatting to Tony about

their recent travels to The Amazon

and Brazil.

 

Vikki’s Dad, Terry Snowden MBE,

will be replacing her at the helm today,

and chatting to Tony about Fats Domino.

 

John will be reading the poem

For The Love Of Fine Nectar

written by Harriet Blackbury

and

Tony will be reading

For the Love Of Leonard Cohen

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

November 12, 2016

 

 

Canadian Icon – Leonard Cohen,

this week, from life withdrew.

Meaning so much to many generations,

he sadly ‘bowed out’ at the age of 82.

 

One of the most poignant songwriters-

up there with Dylan, without doubt.

Changing the nations thinking,

yet ‘Hallelujah, his only Top 40 shout.

 

With ‘Suzanne’, the 1st song on his 1st Album,

he showed us the intensity of his desire.

But of course, he will also be remembered,

for his high flying  ‘Bird On The Wire’.

 

‘I’m Your Man’, another firm favourite,

with many a female, concert attendee,

And lots more heart-searching songs,

touched those in the same mood, as he.

 

So it’s with sadness, we say ‘Farewell Leonard’-

‘Your place in Music History secure.

You were instrumental in changing our mood,

with words from your heart, so pure.

 

So many great songs have been omitted,

in this late night tribute to you- Mr Cohen.

But your life-saving words still enthrall us,

and our love for you will keep on growin’.

 

RIP   1934 – 2016

 

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