Very Old News!!
(2003)
Very Old News!!
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On Friday 19th December Bob Thomas of Bim-Bam Records was in the studio, with his wife Selina. Bob presented a show called "Fabulous Flips". In other words, great "B" sides that have gone un-noticed over the years. Visit the Bim-Bam website at www.bim-bam.com
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Friday 12th December saw the return of London Rockabilly DJ Jerry Chatabox who was chatting about the "Rockabilly Rave" next March 2004, and also played some tracks from artists appearing at the Rave. He was accompanied by his partner "Miss Mary Ann" who was once one of the "Ranch Girls" but has now gone solo, and has a CD out on "Goofin Records" called "Mad Mama" (GRCD6105).
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On Friday 5th December Wee Willie Harris was back in the studio to tell us all what he's been up to recently. As well as many gigs all over the UK, he can currently be seen on TV in the UK in an HSBC advert. You'll recognise him, he's the one holding two pints of beer!!
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On Friday, November 28th, there was very special 'Live' session. Darrel Higham chatted to Dell and played live in the studio. Darrel's number one fan John Fisher was also there to enjoy the session, and also played some more rarities from his vast collection. Bernie Haake, Rhys Williams, and Sharon and Steve all sponsored the show. Thanks Guys and Gal!!
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Friday 21st November was "Big Band Rock'N'Roll Night" featuring bands like Joe Turner, Louis Jordan, Art Baxter, Tony Crombie, Amos Milburn, Don Lang, Wynonie Harris, Ray Ellington, Roy Milton, Count Basie, Lionel Hampton plus many more. Dell will also be playing some newer bands like Ray Gelato, Big Boy Bloater, Maria Vincent and the Millionaires, the Stargazers, the Jive Romeros etc. Andreas Ehn (club member 26) sponsored part of the show. Thanks Andreas.
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On Friday 14th November Rockin' The Joint from Dorset, UK, played "live" in the studio, and gave us some great entertainment. The guys are Jon, Mike, Barney & Dave. They have a new CD out called "Drivin' Wheel". Visit their website at www.rtj.org.uk
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On November 7th The Top Cats played a fantastic live set in the studio. These three guys play a wide variety of styles, and were promoting their new CD called "Full Throttle". Visit their website on www.topcatsrockabilly.co.uk
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On Friday 31st October we had Cindy and Chris Freeman who run a Sunday evening rock'n'roll club in Northampton , UK. They also brought along AJ the DJ and played some of their favourite tracks.
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On Friday 24th October, Dell played a British Rock'n'Roll Special, with lots of obscure British rockers from the fifties and early sixties. He even played 'Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte' by Bruce Forsyth!! Gisela, Robin and Norma, and new club member Paul Evans sponsored the show (Thanks guys and gals).
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On Friday 17th October we had a great live session from Rockin' Rocket 88 from Kent, UK, with lead singer Leroy Bradley . They have reformed the band after 15 years, and play a wide selection of Rockabilly & Rock'n'roll, with some interesting twists on some of the old standards. They will have a new CD out early in the New Year.
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Friday 10th October - The return of John Fisher for some more rarities from his vast collection. Once again his show was sponsored by Bernie Haake, Thanks Bernie!!.
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On Friday 3rd October was the Neo-Rockabilly show featuring the harder side of rockabilly from modern day groups.
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On Friday 26th September Piers Chalmers was back for a "Memphis Rockabilly Special". Piers has just returned from another trip to the States looking for old records, including a collectors fair in Alabama.
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Friday 19th September 'Jailhouse' John Alexander was in the studio. John was one of the three members of the Wild Wax Show. The other two were Stewart Wester and Professor Roy Williams. John brought along his favourite tracks, and they talked about his rock'n'roll past.
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The legendary John Fisher was back once again on September 12th to play some more rarities from his vast collection, concentrating on 'The Darrel Higham Connection', loads of tracks where Darrel has collaborated with other artists. Bernie Haake sponsored the whole show once again, Thanks Bernie!
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On Friday 5th September we had Danny Wild talking and playing "live" in the studio. He was down with Pete Last , his drummer. Danny told many tales of his early days, including a spell playing for Shakin'Stevens. Danny and Pete also played a few songs for us.
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On Friday 29th August, Bob Thomas of Bim-Bam Records was in the studio to chat, and play a very interesting selection of tracks. Many of the biggest names in the business go to Bob when they need a special disk. Check out his web-site at www.bim-bam.com
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On Friday August 15th Vince Eager brought Harry Whitehouse to Radio Caroline. Harry is the driving force behind a big Billy Fury festival that will be held in Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK, on the 19th and 20th of September. Go to www.billyfury.com for more information, or ring Harry on 01633 683 914 (+44 1633 683 914 for European listeners).
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Brian Poole couldn't make it on 8th August, but we hope to have him in the studio at some time in the future.
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On Friday 25th July none other than Shane Fenton was in the studio, both to chat and to play Live! Of course he had many hits in the 50's and early 60's, and in the 70's he changed into his black leather gear and he had more hits as Alvin Stardust. He had many interesting tales to tell.
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The legendary John Fisher was back once again on July 18th to play some more rarities from his vast collection, and Bernie Haake sponsored the whole show once again, Thanks Bernie! Club Member Gunter Markus from Austria was also in the studio.
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On Friday 11th July, Gisela and Norma sponsored another Jerry Lee/Cliff hour. The second part of the show was a "Rocking Ladies" special featuring songs from the 50's through to girls on the scene today. Sieghard Hellman also sponsored part of this special.
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On Friday 4th July Chester was in the studio. Chester's a guy who now runs the very popular Luton Record Fair. A few years ago he had a chain of record stores called The Bop Shop. He often travels to the States in search of old records.
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On Friday 27th June, a DJ called "The Pirate" (Mick Lyons), from Canvey Island was in the studio. It was also his 60th birthday !! He played some of his favourite tracks.
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The legendary John Fisher was back once again on June 20th to play some more rarities from his vast collection, and Bernie Haake sponsored the whole show, Thanks Bernie!
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On Friday 13th June 2003 Geoff Barker and Stuart Coleman battled through the traffic to the studio. Geoff is the presenter of some great Rock'n'Roll programmes on the BBC in South-West England, and Stuart is now a record producer in Nashville. We all had a lot of fun listening to stories of the old days, and Geoff achieved a lifetime ambition by ringing the famous Radio Caroline bell!
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On Friday 6th June 2003 we had Wild Bob Burgos "The Tattoo-ed Sledge-Hammer of Rock'n'Roll" in the studio. He played some of his favourite tracks, and chatted to Dell. Dell also played some tracks from his new CDs. Click Here for his website.
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Friday 30th May was a Vocal and Doo-Wop special, sponsored by Ondrej Svboda (GRT member 72) - nice man. Thanks Ondrej !!
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On Friday 23rd May 2003 we had "Tongue Tied Danny". Danny has been on the Rock'n'Roll scene for as long as Dell can remember ( and that's a Lonnnnnggg Time!! ) and he brought his selection of tracks.
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On Friday 16th May, the Doomsday Rockers gave us a great live session of their brand of hard driving Rock'n'Roll, They are a great three-piece band from Northamptonshire, UK, who are very popular on the club circuit. Check out their website here
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John Fisher was back again on May 9th 2003, and Gisela sponsored the whole show, Thanks Gisela!
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On Friday 2nd May, we had London Rock'n'roll D.J. "Cosmic Keith" in the studio. He brought his selection of favourite tracks. He has been on the club scene in the London area for many years.
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On Friday 25th April the guests were Sam Szczepanski and Roger Dopson of Castle Sanctuary Records, one of the major labels. They each brought an excellent selection of their favourite tracks, which included a few surprises. There was an excellent version of "Blue Suede Shoes" from Lemmy of Motorhead!! Eat your heart out, John Patrick!!
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On Friday 18th April 2003, club member Barry Gilder was in the studio, with his wife Sue. They are a great supporters of Radio Caroline and Good Rockin' Tonight, and they brought a selection of their favourite tracks.
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On Friday 11th April Linda Gail Lewis was back in the studio. She was promoting her new CD "Linda Gail Lewis Rock'n'Roll", on sale soon, which she has recorded especially for her Rock'n'Roll fans.
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Friday 4th April saw another LIVE MUSIC session, with none other than The Jets. They've been on the British scene for nearly 30 years, with many TV appearances. It was a great night. Chris and Sue Thompson (membership number 0037) sponsored part of the show, to celebrate their daughter Sarah's birthday. Thanks guys !! (and Happy Birthday Sarah, and hello to Alan)
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On Friday 28th March Paul Evans was in the studio. Paul recorded the original version of "Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat" and other tracks from that era, and also wrote several million-sellers. Click Here to visit his fascinating website. John Fisher was also in the studio. The show was sponsored by Jan Kolc from Bratislava. Thanks Jan!!! |
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On Friday 21st March 2003 we had Vince Eager and wife Anette. Vince had chart hits in 1958/59 on Decca Records. Some of his hits were "Five Days, Five Days", "Yea, Yea", "Soda Pop Pop", "Gum Drop" etc.
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On Friday 14th March we had The Room-Mates who gave us a fantastic live Doo-Wop set, as well as chatting with Dell. Curly Peter from Vienna sponsored the show, thanks Peter!
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Friday 7th March saw the return of Graham Fenton, front-man of Matchbox. Graham chatted with Dell about the old days, and told us what he and Matchbox are doing now.
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On Friday, February 28th the guest was Paul Sanford. Paul's a record dealer who has been on the scene for 25 years, he had one of the first shops in London specialising in rockabilly. The shop was called "Moondogs".
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On Friday, February 21st 2003 the guests were Maggie Sampford and Terry Cowlishaw. She's the editor of 'Maggies Blue Suede News', a monthly magazine which is full of news, 'whats-ons' and articles on the rockin' scene in the UK Midlands and further afield.
Terry runs Tel'Star Music Music Music, a Bop, Boogie, Jive and Stroll disco working out of Coventry, UK. Contact Terry by Email or by phone on 07813 152721
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On Friday 14th February, Pumpin' Piers Chalmers was in the studio, for a 'Louisiana Special'.
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On Friday 7th February John Fisher and Wee Willie Harris were both back. John brought yet more of his rare vinyl, and Willie played a few tracks from his Fury CD, Twenty Reasons To Be Cheerful. The whole show was sponsored by Bernd Haake yet again. What a lovely fella!
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On Friday 31st January 2003 Crazy Jay & The Partytimers played "live" in the studio. Jay is a fine singer in the Wanda Jackson tradition. The band have recently taken a break while Jay produced a bonny baby, but they are now starting to tour again, and listeners had a chance to hear what they've been missing.
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Radio Caroline was only available on the WorldSpace satellite and the Internet during the first part of January 2003.
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