August 6, 2016

 

 

Plenty of strings to Roger’s bow,

as all his pals have come to know.

 

Now you see it, now it’s gone;

slight of hand outwits the lookers-on.

 

Well known as being one of Woodcock’s crowd;

yet another who did ‘Haslingden Grammar’ proud.

 

Now you see it, or thought you did,

but there’s nowt there, when he lifts the lid!

 

Much joy gained from ‘Irish Folk’ –

to ‘Progressive Rock’, from this heart of oak.

 

Now you see it – Lord above,

from up his sleeve appears a dove!

 

A Crown Prosecutor, and so much more,

is this Rossendale lad, living in Helmshore.

 

Now you see her – sawn in two,

then stuck together, with ‘No Nails’ glue.

 

Roger’s friends include Liz and Jerry,

and Craig and Ian, taken for a Curry.

 

Now you see it, from one so slick,

the world’s most amazing, hot card trick.

 

The Dubliner’s ‘Waltzing Matilda’ he will defend,

and claims to be a relative of Pete Townsend.

 

Now you see him – ‘Who Are You’?

so multi-talented, it isn’t true.

 

‘I Vow To Thee My Country’ – his old school tune.

This Magic Circle member, will be with you soon.

 

Now you’ll see him, but not for long,

His vanishing act will always, prove you wrong.

 

Plenty of strings to Roger’s bow,

and here’s a few, no doubt you know.

 

Now you see it, my one and only try,

to ‘big-up’ Roger, now I’m off . Goodbye.

 

Written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 2, 2016

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine

on 

Wednesday 3rd August

11am – 1pm

Tony’s guest of the week will be

ARTHUR

who has recently retired from the

Building and Development Team

at Creative Support.

 

Enjoy this special show

with music through the decades.

 

July 31, 2016

 

 

In 98, ‘The Flame Still Burns’

sang Jimmy Nail with Strange Fruit.

In 2010 we heard Owl City

at No.2 with ‘Fireflies’  – hoot.

 

In 96, Fine Young Cannibals

had a Top Twenty hit with ‘The Flame’.

In 85 ‘The Heat Is On’ sang Glenn Frey –

always at the top of his game.

 

At Number One in 68 came ‘Fire’

from The Crazy World of Arthur Brown.

Close by, The Move with ‘Fire Brigade’

riding high at Number 3 – hit town.

 

In 92 ‘Fire’ by Prodigy

made it as high as Number11.

But in 96 with ‘Fire Starter’ at No.1

they found their path to heaven.

 

In 82, Imagination gave us

‘In The Heat Of The Night’.

‘On Fire’ in 04, was Lloyd Banks,

setting the Top Twenty alight.

 

In 70, melodic James Taylor,

gave us ‘Fire and Rain’.

In 77, ‘Too Hot To Handle by Heatwave,

in the last carriage of this chart train.

 

 

July 26, 2016

 

Doctor From Gold Thunder

You only On her Diamonds

Live and The man The spy

Moon For your Octopussy

A view to The living Licence

Golden Tomorrow The world

Die another Casino

Quantum of Skyfall Spectre.

 

 

 

Tune in to Tonys Time Machine

 

Wednesday 27th July

11am – 1pm

 

This weeks theme is

BOND – 007

Pearl & Dean – Bond Music

and

Europe – The Final Countdown

 

Tony will be reading

For The Love Of James Bond

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

Enjoy the Show 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 22, 2016

 

 

In 62, the first Bond theme came from –

The John Barry Orchestra for ‘Doctor No’.

Followed by ‘From Russia With Love’,

in 63, sung by Matt Munro.

 

Then in 64, with the third Bond title song,

came Shirley Bassey with her hit, Goldfinger.

and in 65, ‘Thunderball’ from Tom Jones,

also another fine welsh singer.

 

The fifth Bond film theme – ‘You Only Live Twice’,

was sung, in 67 by Nancy Sinatra.

Then ‘On Her Majesty’s Service’ in 69, saw the

re-appearance of The John Barry Orchestra.

 

‘We Have All The Time In The World’,

( also in this film), an unforgettable song,

performed as only he could,

by wonderful Mr Louis Armstrong.

 

Early 72 saw Shirley Bassey once more,

at her sparkling best with ‘Diamonds Are Forever’

and in 73, Paul McCartney and Wings gave us

‘Live And Let Die’, which we all sang together.

 

Composed by John Barry – words by Don Black in 74,

‘The Man With The Golden Gun’, nicely for Lulu did sit.

And in 77, Carly Simon with ‘Nobody Does It Better’,

from the film, The Spy Who Loved Me’, a hit.

 

Shirley Bassey performed the theme from ‘Moonraker’

( her third Bond song coming in 79).

And next Sheena Easton with the title song

‘For Your Eyes Only’, in 81, also divine.

 

In 83, the film ‘Octopussy’

found Rita Coolidge with ‘All Time High’,

and in 85 (with a U.S. No.1), Duran Duran sang,

‘A View To A Kill’, making young hearts sigh.

 

‘The Living Daylights’ came from Norway’s A-ha,

in 87, with the next film title song.

And Gladys Knight with ‘Licence To Kill’,

in 89, proved she could still do no wrong.

 

Also at her best in 95 Tina Turner,

had a hit with ‘Golden Eye’ to let us know.

And in 97 with ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’

yet another American – fab Sheryl Crow.

 

‘The World Is Not Enough’ from Garbage,

in 99, with the next film title seen.

And ‘Die Another Day’ in 2002 from Madonna,

a hit by this world renown song queen.

 

The song for Casino Royale in 2006 –

‘You Know My Name’ by Chris Cornell, did please.

‘Another Way To Die’ for Quantum Of Solace,

in 2008 coming from Jack White and Alicia Keys

 

More recently, in 2012 Adele gave us ‘Skyfall’,

always sure to mesmerise.

And Spectre, just perfect for Sam Smith

in 2015, coming as no surprise.

 

Whatever James Bond Film your favourite,

whichever actor your preference to play the man,

you are guaranteed a time of excitement

no matter which decade they span.

 

James Bond films are films like no other;

fantasy entertainment of the highest score.

There’s something in them for everyone,

leaving audiences always wanting more. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 20, 2016

 

 

Tune in to 

Tony’s Time Machine

Wednesday  20th July 2016

11 am – 1pm.

 

Tony will be in conversation with

Jeanette Park  (Creative Support)

and also

Interviews from

Yasmin and Naomi

from Yorkshire.

 

Jeanette will be reading

For The Love Of Slack Alice

written by

Harriet Blackbury

 

Great Chat, Music, Poetry & Memories.

–

Something for everyone.

 

This Show will be repeated at

the usual times

 

 

 

 

 

July 15, 2016

 

 

 

and sand that filtered through their toes

moments before their system froze,

 

found feet, as one, an army strong,

(instinctively knowing, something was wrong),

 

running for cover, this way and that.

Arms gathering children, who innocently sat

 

at bars and restaurants along the Prom,

and dashing for safety, knowing not what from!

 

In frenzied panic, a gunshot heard.

Their disturbed minds so unprepared

 

to deal with violence of this magnitude,

during a family day, in happy mood,

 

as fireworks that had filled the sky,

left all of France asking the question ‘Why,

 

on such a day, when peace resumed,

was danger waiting, by hatred consumed.

 

Impossible to know, what was in store!

Now so hard, going on, living as before,

 

when sand that filtered through their toes,

as the day began, for those who chose

 

to celebrate, as friends and family do.

Be sure Dear France, the world loves you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 12, 2016

 

 

Tune in to Tonys Time Machine

on

Wednesday  13th July

11am – 1pm

 

With Interviews from Seven Ayres/Sheffield  

and also 

Top of The Pops through the Ages.

 

Tony will be reading

‘For The Love Of Slack Alice’

Parts One & Two

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

Dance on Folks.  

 

 

July 9, 2016

 

 

 

Close your eyes and ‘Listen To The Music’

by The Doobie Brothers, & you’re back in the Bar,

of Manchester’s hottest night club,

co – owned by the No 1 Footballing star.

 

‘Take Me In Your Arms’, another Doobies favourite,

then later, ‘What A Fool Believes’ coming in 79,

and with ‘Rock The Boat’ by The Hues Corporation.

Life was so happening and fantastically fine.

 

‘Long Tall Glasses’ supplied by Leo Sayer,

and ‘One Man Band, also in 74.

‘When I Need You’, his No 1 of 77;

a hit with couples, on every dance floor.

 

‘Sad Sweet Dreamer’ by Sweet Sensation

another brilliant 74, Number One.

And ‘Rock Your Baby’ at No.1 for George McCrae,

in this year when Slack Alice, second to none.

 

‘(Win Place Or Show) She’s A Winner’ –

in 74, gave The Intruders a top 20 fit.

when ‘Georgy Girl’, in Washway Road, Sale,

reminded us of The Seekers, much earlier hit.

 

‘Summer Breeze’ by The Isley Brothers,

their top 20 hit of the day.

then ‘Harvest For The World’ two years later,

when life still perfect, in every way.

 

‘Don’t Stay Away Too Long’, in 74,

had Peters & Lee fans tapping their feet.

And ‘All Of My Life’ by Diana Ross,

a fitting song, for this Manchester retreat.

 

Slack Alice will never be forgotten:

What joy, when to Bootle Street, we all strode.

And for those with a stronger constitution;

The Embassy Club, was just up the road!

 

 

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