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If you don't mind listening to a bit of 1960's-type (West Coast) jamming, have a watch and listen to this item on YouTube:Webmaster's note: 'Do You Believe in Magic' starts at around 06.20 into the clip, and watch out for a familiar Shadows riff right at the end.
If you can keep listening for five or six minutes without nodding off :) you can hear 'Do You Believe in Magic', as performed by me for the first time in 40 years, in the summer of 2005.
Art
Wood 1936 2006 Art's widow Angie told the Richmond and Twickenham Times: "Music was a big part of his life, he was always arranging things. People would ask him to do gigs." Full Richmond and Twickenham Times tribute here. Artwoods MySpace here. |
'Imagine'
playing the Cavern What began as a poignant occasion soon became a great evening. Tour cancellation jokes abounded with Otway opening the first set with his own take on 'Imagine' - "Imagine there's no World Tour..." Later, the audience cheerfully sang 'Leaving on a Jet Plane', accompanied by special guest Glenn Tilbrook - whom even Otway had to admit had enjoyed one or two more hits than him, during his 25 years as frontman of Squeeze. See our collection of photos and a very special 'movie' of the gig here. |
Gongs
for Paul and Leading Pirate Hyde
We were very pleased to hear from Paul Rowley about his latest success in the Gillard Awards.
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Paul (seen here with his Gillard Award) writes: "I was honoured with the "outstanding contribution" to BBC Local Radio award in the annual Frank Gillard Awards, which took place in the Lake District. It completes the hat-trick of Gillards for me, having won a bronze in the Reporter of the Year category in 2001 and silver in 2002. If you include the nomination for "Kenny Everett : The BBC Local Radio Years", that's four awards in the last 5 years for me. The awards were made by Mark Byford, deputy director general of the BBC. He spoke warmly about the late Frank Gillard, who was the voice of the BBC during the Second World War, as a distinguished correspondent. He was also the pioneer behind BBC Local Radio, which is 40 years old next year - 2007, the first stations coming on the air in November 1967, three months after the Marine Offences Bill. Mark spoke of Frank's admiration for the "pirates" in tapping into an audience not catered for by the BBC, and his belief (against many opponents) that the BBC had to change to respond to the demand created by Big L, Caroline etc." Margaret Hyde, the managing editor of BBC Essex who is responsible for Pirate BBC Essex, was also honoured for "outstanding contribution". The two award-winners had both previously worked on the Liverpool Daily Post and Echo. When Paul joined Radio City in 1977, Margaret was on Radio Merseyside.Warmest congratulations to you both from Radio London. |
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Ray
Ennis's Knees Ray Ennis will be appearing on my show Tone's Box of Delights on Goodmayes Hospital Radio on Tuesday 24 October. I will of course be discussing his involvement in the Knees Club during our chat. I hope you can tune in. Tone's Box of Delights goes out every Tuesday 2000 to 2200. His celebrity interviews are usually edited and repeated. Tony (right) and his wife enjoy a laugh with Duncan Johnson and Jon Myer at Roger Day's Margate lecture . Photo courtesy of Steve Szmidt. |
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George and Howie fly the flag for Caroline. |
Mike's a winner with... Radio London and Select records! Thanks to all the entrants to our competition to win a pair of tickets to see P. J. Proby's terrific new show Ring of Fire. Select Records generously gave away a pair of tickets to the first entrant out of the draw who correctly answered three questions. Mike Terry from Bournemouth was the lucky winner, so many congratulations to Mike and better luck next time to the losers. The answers to the questions are below. Ring of Fire pays tribute to the legacy of music left by the legendary country star Johnny Cash, who died in 2003. P J, who was a close friend of Johnny's for over forty years, is backed by the Tennesseans. COMPETITION ANSWERS 1) What was the name of the Box Office Film starring Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash? a) Ring of Fire b) Man in Black c) Walk the Line Answer: c) Walk the Line 2) What was the name of Johnny Cashs Novel? a) Man in White b) Man in Grey c) Man in Black Answer: a) Man in White 3) What was Kenny and Cash's nickname for P. J. Proby (clue: check the Fab Forties for September 1965). Answer: P 'The Knees' Proby Ring of Fire is touring till December. Full list of tour dates: Select Records; P. J Proby website. |
'Pet
Sounds' 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Alan Hardy Reports: On Sunday 12th November, Brian Wilson will be playing a one-off show at Londons Adelphi Theatre and perform his classic album Pet Sounds in its entirety for the very last time in the UK, to celebrate its 40th Anniversary. While Brian's here, he'll be inducted into the UK Music Hall Of Fame (on Nov 14th) along with Rod Stewart, Dusty Springfield, Led Zeppelin and Sir George Martin. He'll also be performing live as part of the event. The steering committee which oversees the selection of inductees is chaired by Paul Gambaccini. In this week's Music Week, Gambo is quoted as saying, "The decision to induct Brian Wilson could not have been delayed for too much longer. It was important to get him while he's still playing." |
Soul
Cellar Treats from PY A 30-track, 2 CD compilation, Peter Young presents the Soul Cellar 'A superior selection of funky soul favourites', includes gems such as 'This May Be the Last Time' - the Staple Singers' 1958 gospel song 'borrowed' by the Stones for their #1 'The Last Time', in 1965. Newly-released in 2006, PY's latest compilation Peter Young presents Soul Cellar 2, has amongst its 30 tracks the Fascinations' Big L Fab Forty entry 'Girls Are Out to Get You'. Click the sleeve photos for full track listings and sample clips. |
Fab
Forty Top Fives on Offshore Music Radio! Rodney Collins (right) will be featuring a Top Five from a Big L Fab Forty, as listed on the Radio London website every week in his Sunday show on Offshore Music Radio. Rodney's programme airs between 1300 and 1400 BST and his Offshore Music Radio webpage, with contact details, is here. Our friends Lyn and Dave at OMR tell us: There's also a World Map, showing listener locations. You can add yours, and also your photo if you like. |
(Photo courtesy of Offshore Music Radio) |