December 14, 2015

 

 

This early seasonal song,

a long time hit for Brenda Lee,

gets everybody in the mood

‘Rocking around the Christmas Tree’.

 

‘and here it is Merry Christmas’

a line that pulls at the heartstrings,

as memories come flooding back,

when nostalgia, a tear brings.

 

as the undisputed masters,

of Christmas records ever made,

with ‘Merry Xmas Everbody’,

sing out Noddy Holder and Slade.

 

Christmas comes but once a year,

but not if Wizzard had their way.

Something they never fail to tell us is,

‘I wish it could be Christmas Everyday’.

 

A more recent Christmas song,

from Chris Rea hit the spot.

His ‘Driving Home For Christmas’

proving family life, means a lot.

 

And not forgetting one of the very best

‘feel – good’ video’s ever made.

Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ hit putting,

all the others in the shade.

 

And just when you thought no better songs

at Christmastime could sound more classy,

with their version of ‘The Christmas Song’

along comes Blake, with our own Shirley Bassey.

 

And every year a new Christmas song –

offers something a bit different, than before.

This years surprise is  ‘Here Comes Christmas’

by Scott and NB 4.

 

If only the sentiment of Christmas,

could be expressed, all year long !

‘Why Can’t We Live Together’, asked Timmy Thomas,

in the world’s most unanswered song.

 

 

December 8, 2015

 

Tune into

Tonys Time Machine

on Wednesday 9th December

11.am – 1pm

for Tony’s ‘Hall of Fame’

featuring – John Lennon.

and hear 

Mike Lockwood

reading the poem

For The Love Of Street Life

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

(Music from the poem

to be played on 

Tonys Time Machine on

6th January 2016)

 

December 7, 2015

 

 

 

Making it to 8 in 64

‘Move Over Darling’ from Doris Day,

and also the re-issue in 87,

in the Top 50, for a 6 week stay.

 

At 2 in 85 saw Duran Duran

with ‘A View To A Kill’.

And in 84 with ‘Goldfinger’,

Shirley Bassey, guaranteed to thrill.

 

At 7 in 77, Carly Simon

with ‘Nobody Does It Better’.

And at 9 in 66 was Cilla with ‘Alfie’,

making sure we would never forget her.

 

At 2 in 84 was Phil Collins with

‘Against All Odds (Take a look at me now)’.

And also in this year Madness,

with ‘Michael Caine’,  took a bow.

 

At 10 in 81 was Kim Carnes

with ‘Bette Davis Eyes’.

And at 2 in 84, Ray Parker Jr

with Ghostbusters – no surprise!

 

The ‘Theme from Shaft’ by superb

Isaac Hayes, reaching 4 in 71.

And ‘For your eyes only’ by Sheena Easton

making it to 8 in 81 – a decade on.

 

‘Robert De Niro’s Waiting’

from Bananarama, made 3 in 84.

And Diana Ross with the ‘Theme from Mahogany’

at 5 in 76, with her voice so pure.

 

Everyone has a favourite Film Star,

with an acting performance, second to none,

and a presence guaranteed to hold attention,

long after the popcorn has gone.

 

 

Everyone has a favourite Film,

that they tire of – never,

that touches a certain spot

and remains in the mind forever.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ram Jam sang ‘Black Betty’

back in 77,

and 90 saw the re-mix,

once again in heaven.

 

From Canada, Alannah Myles,

in 90 reached No.2,

when her ‘Black Velvet’ quenched

the thirst of me and you.

 

An early hit for this group,

who always had the knack.

‘Black Magic Woman’ could only

have come from Fleetwood Mac.

 

‘Paranoid’ or not,

Black Sabbath ruled the day.

This group we know and love,

and it will always stay that way.

 

Our first lady of Liverpool:

Cilla, always saved the day.

And also from this city, China Crisis,

in 85, had a hit with ‘Black Man Ray.

 

This next fast-moving disco classic,

up the chart to No.1 did climb:

In 89, Black Box getting it right

with their ‘Ride On Time’

 

Yearning for ‘The Black Hills Of Dakota’,

in 54, was our American sweetheart, Doris Day,

after her song ‘Secret Love’, at No.1,

had previously led the way.

 

‘Standing In The Road’ came in 72,

making it to No.4 for Blackfoot Sue.

Their follow on, ‘Sing Don’t Speak’,

a Top 40 hit too.

 

La Belle Époque with ‘Black Is Black’,

a 77 Disco tune, forever on our mind.

The re-entry reaching No.2,

This summer hit, one of a kind.

 

This next song twice a hit;

be it a decade apart.

Deep Purple with Black Night,

winning every heart.

 

Some say black is sombre.

Some say black as drab as grey.

Others feel black is powerful,

but black is here to stay.

 

Black shows a sense of smartness,

and with white is monochrome.

The path of peace, an easy walk,

now black has made it home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 1, 2015

 

 

Tune into

Tony’s Time Machine

on Wednesday 2nd December

11 am – 1 pm  

This week Tony is in fab conversation

with Folk singer – Gerry (back by popular demand)

and also Jeanette.

Gerry will be singing and also reading

For The Love Of Football Anthems – Part 1

by Harriet Blackbury

and Jeanette will be reading 

‘Football Folk’  also

written by Harriet Blackbury.

 

Don’t miss the kick off.

( Repeats all week at the usual times.) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 27, 2015

 

 

‘Just a Little Misunderstanding’,

the only Top 40 success

for the ‘Contours’ on Tamla Motown,

but well received nevertheless.

 

Gallagher and Lyle’s ‘Heart on My Sleeve’

followed ‘I Wanna Stay With You’,

but after ‘Breakaway and ‘Every Little Teardrop,

from the charts, they withdrew.

 

‘Sorrow’ was twice a hit

in both 66 and 73.

The Merseys getting to number 4,

and later, David Bowie reaching number three.

 

Not ‘Purely By Co-incidence’,

‘Sad Sweet Dreamer’ at No.1.

This Sweet Sensation song told of heartache,

long after love had gone.

 

Spoilt for choice with Elton John;

so many of hits about heartache.

‘Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word’

probably the one keeping us awake.

 

With ‘Money Too Tight (To Mention’,

Simply Red, the lean years survived.

Until ‘Holding Back The Years, the (re- issue)

reached No.2, proving Mick had arrived.

 

Faron Young, always good for a time check,

‘It’s Four In The Morning’  sang he.

His well received hit of 72,

in the charts making number 3.

 

Although still unable to find her,

The Zombies had a hit with ‘She’s Not There’.

A song that finishes on a crescendo,

when they’ve seemingly looked everywhere?

 

The King of love songs, Marvin Gaye,

who with Kim Weston, proved ‘It Takes Two’.

Also gave us ‘Sexual Healing’,

for when tough times, we all live through.

 

And actor turned singer, David Soul,

took ‘Silver Lady’ to Number One.

After his first hit ‘Don’t Give Up On Us’

showed how love is never gone.

 

Phil Collins with ‘Against All Odds,

(Take a Look at me now)’ came in 84.

And ‘One More Night’ and ‘Two Hearts’,

gave us a ‘Another Day In Paradise’, for sure.

 

There’s ‘Truly’ only one Lionel Richie,

who had us ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, ‘All night long’.

This great ‘Penny Lover’ Motown artist,

also made ‘Hello’ – a No.1 song.

 

‘The Man Who Sold The World’

took fabulous Lulu to number three,

whilst her film track ‘To Sir, With Love’,

showed how young hearts run free.

 

Sometimes love can last a moment.

Sometimes love can stay a while.

So when cupid’s arrow arrives,

best to enjoy it with a smile.

 

Sometimes love comes unexpectedly,

and takes one by surprise.

But the real love that lasts a lifetime,

is the one no heart denies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 25, 2015

 

In 58, ’On the Street Where You Live’

crooned David Whitfield with this melody.

Two decades later, in 78, saw Gerry Rafferty

with ‘Baker Street’ at Number 3,

 

In 78 came ‘Every Kinda People’

from Robert Palmer, paving the way

for a string of eighties hits, like

‘Addicted to Love’ and ‘She Makes My Day’.

 

‘West End Girls’ by The Pet Shop Boys,

in 85  hit Number 1 with a rush.

And REM in 89 reached 28

with ‘Orange Crush’.

 

In the 60’s ‘Don’t Stop The Carnival’,

begged the Alan Price Set.

And ‘The Carnival is over’ and ‘Georgy Girl’,

both Seekers No.I’s,  we won’t forget.

 

‘You wear it well’, a number one

for Rod Stewart in 72.

And Boomtown Rats with ‘Banana Republic’, in 80,

followed on from ‘Someone’s Looking at You’.

 

Only making it to 33 in 67,

always seemed too low,

for ‘Handbags and Gladrags’,

from the brilliant Chris Farlowe.

 

64 saw ‘Down Town’ by Petula Clark,

riding high at number 2,

with the 88 re-mix, a top ten hit,

proving our love for her still true.

 

‘Where Do You Go To My Lovely’

in 69 gave Peter Sarstedt a No.1 hit,

and his ‘Frozen Orange Juice’, also,

in the top ten list, did fit.

 

‘What Can I Say’ and ‘Lido Shuffle’

by Boz Scaggs, – top twenty hits of 77,

and ‘London Calling’ by the Clash,

a 79 hit, fans thought was just heaven.

 

‘When Doves Cry’ and ‘Purple Rain’

two big songs of 84

and in 85, with his Raspberry Beret,

Prince had his fans asking for more.

 

The Crusaders, with ‘Street Life’,

in 79 reached number 5,

featuring wonderful Randy Crawford,

who could keep a tune alive.

 

Street life has an energy

Street life has a vibe.

The feeling is beyond compare,

and so hard to describe.

 

Street life is infectious;

A gift that’s free to all.

The great outdoors, the answer,

when freedom comes to call.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rock On with

Tonys Time Machine

on Wednesday 28th November

11 am – 1 pm.  

( Repeats at the usual times )

Tony’s  guests will include

Ian  (alias Eric)

from Creative Support.

and Bryan & Phil, who will be reading 

For The Love Of The Sixties

written by

Harriet Blackbury.

 

 

November 17, 2015

 

 

Tune into

Tony’s Time Machine

LIVE

on

Wednesday 18th November

11 am – 1 pm

To hear great music

and exciting Factoids and Trivia

 

This week

Tony will be reading

‘For The Love Of Transport’

written by Harriet Blackbury.

and

Tony will also be reading

his own new poem

about ‘The Hall Of Fame’

 

Repeats all week

at the usual times.

 

Have fun folks.

Feel free to sing along.

 

 

 

 

November 10, 2015

 

 

Tune into

Tonys Time Machine

on Wednesday

11th November 2015

11.00 am – 1.00pm

This week’s theme is

The War Years.

Tony will be in conversation

with

Claire and Carolyn

and they will be reading

Harriet’s new poem

‘For The Love Of Peacetime – 

(World War Two)’

Enjoy – and I know we’ll meet again some sunny day.

Harriet Blackbury

 

Repeats on LDOK.net  at

Thurs  08.00am – 10.00am.

Fri        01.00am – 03.00am 

Sat        18.00pm – 20.00pm

 

 

 

 

 

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