Very Old News! (2009)

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On Tuesday 29th December Rockin' Yann returned for some more pounding rockers, Christmas frolics and madcap antics in the studio! Club member Frank Collett was responsible for this sponsored 3-hour show of madness and mayhem!

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On Tuesday 22nd December we had the return of Tony Fry. He decided to make this evening a SUN RECORD LABEL special. Between Tony and Dell, they featured many different styles of SUN recordings. Here is a small selection of artists they featured on this night - Billy Riley, Barbara Pitman, Vernon Taylor, Sonny Burgess, Gene Simmons, Hayden Thompson, Luke McDaniels, Dean Beard and many more. The whole show was sponsored by Recycled Records of Shrewsbury and Tony himself! - Thanks guys!

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On Tuesday 15th December we had a sponsored show by GRT club member Terry Wheeler. He has a huge collection of vinyl and CD's, and he played his own favourite tracks for the listeners. Nice one Terry!!

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On Tuesday 8th December we had a sponsored show by new GRT member Pete Fury from Bournemouth. He featured some British rock'n'roll tracks, plus instrumentals and all-time favourites! Good one Pete!!

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On Tuesday 1st December we had a double bill with two club members splitting the show. In the first half we had GRT club member Steve Howlett who runs the Spalding Rock'n'Roll Club, see their website at www.myspace.com/spaldingrocknroll. He asked his club members to pick out their favourite tracks, and a selection was drawn at random to be played on the show! His club sponsored the first half of the show!

The second half of the show was sponsored by GRT club member Byron Wynn from Somerset. Byron loves his rock'n'roll music and decided to take us up on our offer to let members pick their own selection of music! Classic rockers from the Cider Country!

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On Tuesday 24th November we had another visit from old time favourite John Fisher. He will be returning on a regular basis every 6 weeks throughout the New Year, and Club member Bernie Haake will sponsor each of John's shows! What a great guy - Danke! John will do some themed nights featuring different styles of the rockin' scene. Tonights theme was 'Cover Versions', featuring some well-known tracks as covered by other artists.

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On Tuesday 17th November we had Miss Jean Vincent in the studio. Jean came down to promote her new CD on Western Star called 'New Hips & Panties'. We talked to her about her interesting musical career and the places she has visited. She also donated some copies of the CD to the winner of the competition. Western Star Records and 'Miss Jean' also kindly sponsored the show between them.

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On Tuesday 10th November we had a show jointly sponsored by Teddyboy Dave & Teddygirl Frankie from Majorca, and Brian Bell from East Anglia.
Dave and Frankie listen each week from their paradise island, where Dave plays guitar for the local rockin' crowd. Brian involved his two sons Gareth and Nigel to pick some of the tracks for the show. Brian is a big Gene Vincent fan, and he found a few rare tracks to play!
A big thanks to Dad and his boys, and Muchos Gracias Senor and Senorita for sponsoring the show!!

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On Tuesday 3rd November we had a pre-recorded show with Rockin' Johnny Austin MBE from Uttoxeter. Johnny, famous for raising money for charity and in the 80's for his dance floor filler 'Rockabilly Stroll', played some more tracks from his colourful past. Friends in his home town sponsored his show! Nice folk eh!

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On Tuesday 27th October for the second week in a row we had Rockin' Yann. Yes ladies, for 2 weeks you have heard his sexy voice and charm on the airwaves! This weeks show was sponsored by GRT club member Sandi Shaw! , thanks Sandi. Yan has promised to return for one night in December. Thousands of female admirers have sent offers to sponsor him :-)

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On Tuesday 20th October we had more studio mayhem with the return of Rockin' Yann. Lots of rockers, lots of laughs and the whole show was sponsored by GRT club member Donna Grogan! Thanks Donna.

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The visit of Rockin' Johnny Austin MBE, advertised for Tuesday 13th October, had to be postponed till 3rd November, due to unforseen circumstances.

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On Tuesday 6th October we had Banger, real name Val. She used to get into scraps in her youth and was given the nickname 'Banger'. Val is a lot older and wiser now, but the name has stuck over the years. She used to go to a rock'n'roll club in the seventies in Harrow called "The 65 Special". Val wanted to sponsor her own show and join our radio club as well. She selected tracks that she remembers being played in that club 35 years ago! She's a lovely lady but couldn't come in person so she sent her choices to me to play along with some requests and dedications!

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On Tuesday 29th September we had Midlands Club DJ Kool Kat Keith. He has been a DJ for many years, and he brought a selection of his favourite tracks for the listeners. It was Lin & John, who run this website, that got Keith listening in to the show each week! He has also joined our radio club to support us! Club member Allan Titley sponsored the whole show, and Allan, his wife Wendy, and Keith's wife Brenda were also in the studio! - Thanks All.

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On Tuesday 22nd September we had legendary drummer Rick Winter who played with "The Saints" from 1963. They did the British cover version of Wipe Out on Pye Records. Rick also recorded with the late Heinz and Joe Meek, and he worked with Jerry Lee Lewis, Cliff Bennett, Johnny Kidd, Eddie Cochran, Tommy Roe, Billy Fury, Gene Vincent and many more. The Saints will play a gig on the 17th October this year at The Woodgreen Indoor Arena in Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire.
Club member Saxy Den sponsored the whole show! - Thanks Den

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On Tuesday 15th September we had the return of popular club member John Fisher. He brought another selection of rare and interesting tracks from his vast collection. Of course there was some Jerry Lee Lewis and Linda Gail Lewis in his selection, along with some more unusual tracks. His show was kindly sponsored by club member Bernie Haake from Germany! - Thanks Bernie.

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On Tuesday 8th September Pete Gold finally managed to finish a programme !! He played a great selection from his record collection. Pete also kindly sponsored the show. Thanks mate, third time lucky !!!

(Rick Winter's visit, previously advertised for tonight, will be on 22nd September.)

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Tuesday 1st September should have been Pete Gold's night. Unfortunately the technical gremlins struck, and the whole show was lost. Pete will return next week (8th September).

Many thanks to Barry James for stepping in with some rockin' music, and to the technical guys at Radio Caroline for their efforts to try to rescue the programme.

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On Tuesday 25th August we had a sponsored show by GRT club member Rodney 'ROCKER' Rich. Rocker, as he likes to be known, came down to the studio with life-long pal 'Senge', for some fun with the two of them playing 'Rockers' rockers and having a laugh! Thanks guys for your sponsorship!

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On Tuesday 18th August we had the return of GRT club member Roy Skidmore. He picked another selection of rockers from his collection, which of course featured some rock'n'roll from down under, with his Aussie connections. Roy also sponsored the whole show - Thanks Bonzer!!

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On Tuesday 11th August we had a sponsored show by GRT club member Dave Williamson. He couldn't come in person, but he sent us a selection of his favourite tracks from his record collection. Dave, who is a teddyboy, runs a very successful rock'n'roll club in Leeds. He digs our show and we dig him. Thanks Dave for the sponsorship!!

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On Tuesday 4th August we had a sponsored show by GRT club member Donna Louise Grogan. Donna decided to take us up on our offer to club members to sponsor a show! Although she couldn't come in person, she picked 20 of her favourite rock'n'roll tracks with her special dedications! Thanks Donna, you're a star!

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On Tuesday 28th July we invited GRT club members James & Minxy Mel from Stowmarket. Mel, who is recovering from an illness, was keen to come back along with James who played another selection of rockers from his collection. James & Mel sponsored part of the show! As a bonus, GRT club members Robin & Norma offered to sponsor the rest of their show! Since joining the radio club they have all become good friends!

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On Tuesday 21st July we invited rock'n'roll DJ "The Professor" to the show. His real name is Stef, and he has been on the road for the past 30 years. He came down with a big selection of favourite tracks for the listeners. He also gave a couple of CD's as prizes for our weekly competition!

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On Tuesday 14th July we had the return of Tony Fry for another interesting evening. Tony was a researcher for the BBC for many years and specialises in blues, doo-wop and rhythm and blues. Tony played some more rare gems for the listeners. The whole show was sponsored by Recycled Records of Shrewsbury and Tony himself - Thanks guys!

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On Tuesday 7th July we had an All 50's American Rockabilly Show. We featured many well-known names along with some obscure ones as well, including Charlie Feathers, Mac Curtis, Johnny Burnette, Johnny Jano, Jimmy Patton, Lloyd Arnold, Glen Glenn, Benny Joy, Hayden Thompson, Lew Williams and many more.

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On Tuesday 30th June we had sixties legend Grazina Frame on the show. Grazina recorded for HMV in the early sixties with tracks like Lover Please Believe Me, Don't Be Shy, Be My Baby and Let Me Go Lover. She starred in the film 'Every Day's A Holiday' with John Leyton, Mike Sarne and Freddie Garrity and 'What A Crazy World' with Joe Brown. Grazina supported Billy Fury on his very first UK tour. We had some surprises for her when she came down.
GRT club member Malc Minney sponsored part of her show!

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On Tuesday 23rd June we had another RETRO show! Many different styles on this night, featuring the frantic sounds of bands like Jack Rabbit Slim, Harmonica Sam, The Frantix and Vince & The Peaktones, to jump and jive from The Atlantics, Little Rachel and Phil Haley And The Comments, doo-wop from The Roomates, Firebirds and Crystalaires, to popular club bands like The Kingcats, Roosters, Bernie Woods & The Forest Fires, Paul Ansell's No 9 and The Hustlers, plus the hot boppers from Hot Boogie Chillun, Red Hot & Blue, Mario Bradley and The Revolutionaires.
Club member Carl Gunther from Rhyl sponsored part of the show and picked 13 of his favourite Retro tracks! Thanks Carl.

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On Tuesday 16th June we had Rob Bradford and Ken Ledrun of The Joe Meek Society. They came down to talk about the new feature film 'Telstar' which will be out in cinemas soon. They have also uncovered some unreleased material for the listeners. We were also the first radio station to revue the latest John Leyton and The Flames CD. The Joe Meek Society kindly sponsored the whole show!!

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On Tuesday 9th June GRT club member Byron Wynn from the cider country of Somerset sponsored half the show and played his 13 favourite tracks! Thanks Byron.

Any club members who want to sponsor all or part of a show can phone Dell on 01933 626945 ( +44 1933 626 945 from outside the UK ) or e-mail furyrecords@btconnect.com

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On Tuesday 2nd June - We had a BALL. Yes folks! Another one of Dell's music-only specials featuring the word Ball in the title of the song. This show was oldies only and we featured tracks like...Malcolm Yelvington \ Gonna Have Myself A Ball, Bill Haley \ Jukebox Cannon Ball, Marty Wilde \ Rubber Ball, Red Foley \ Pin Ball Boogie, Wanda Jackson \ Fireball Mail, Clyde McPhatter \ Deep Sea Ball, Sugar Chile Robinson \ Bouncin' Ball Boogie, The Platters \ Bark Battle And Ball and dozens more.

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On Tuesday 26th May we had a show sponsored by various GRT club members. Uwe Meinel from Germany heard that we are looking for sponsors, so he sent 13 of his favourite tracks to play on this night, and Mick and Donna Fisher also sponsored part of the show, and sent in a selection of their favourite tracks .

If anyone else would like to do the same, then call Dell on 01933 626945 (+44 1933 626945 from outside the UK) or e-mail Dell on furyrecords@btconnect.com for more details!

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On Tuesday 19th May Graham Fenton returned to the studio. Graham came down to promote his latest CD on Western Star Records called "Raging Heart". He has also recently been on tour in Australia, and told us some interesting stories! Western Star sponsored Graham's appearance - Thanks to Alan Wilson (Mr. Western Star)!

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On Tuesday 12th May we had a show called Honey. Another music-only special featuring the word 'Honey' in the title. So many different styles of music this night, with tracks like Clyde McPhatter/Money Honey, Gene Morris/Lovin' Honey, Linda Green/Honey Buggie, Robin Luke/Chicka Chicka Honey, Ruth Brown/Honey Boy, Wanda Jackson/Honey Bop, Michael Cox/Honey 'cos I Love You, Johnny Burnette/Honey Hush, Gene Vincent/Jump Back Honey, Jump Back and many more. A Honey Boppin' show!!

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On Tuesday 5th May we had a show called Hot Rod. This show featured many tracks about cars, race tracks and hot-rods. We had 3 hours of high powered tracks like Howard Brady/Hot Rod Boogie, Willie & Hi Rollers/My 53, Oscar McLollie/Roll Hot Rod Roll, Restless/My Baby Is A Hot Rod, Round Up Boys/Race Track, Tom Tall/Hot Rod Is Her Name, The Surfaris/Hot Rod High, Jack Rabbit Slim/Dragstrip, Collins Kids/Hot Rod and many more revved-up rockers!!

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On Tuesday 28th April we had an All Aussie-Billy Night. Club member Pete Scanlon came up with the idea of playing Australian bands from the fifties until now! Pete also introduced a selection of tracks he pre-recorded especially for this show! Here are some artists that were featured on this night. Johnny O'Keefe, Ezra Lee, Jade Hurley, Benny & The Fly By Niters, Rusty & The Dragstrip Trio, Dancehall Racketeers, The Thunderbirds, Satellite Five, Kieron McDonald plus many more. The show was jointly sponsored by Pete Scanlon on behalf of The Australian Rock'n'Roll Appreciation Society and club member Dave Williamson, who sent in some sponsorship money - Thanks Guys!

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On Tuesday 21st April we had Jerry Chatabox back on the show, with his partner Miss Mary Ann. He came down to promote his forthcoming Rockabilly Rave Weekend in June. Jerry played tracks by some of the wildest bands on the planet. He also told us about the new DVD he is releasing which is the hottest one yet. Lastly he offered to sponsor the whole show! Thanks Jerry! Another wild night with lots of laughs thrown in.

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On Tuesday 14th April we had GRT club member Rockin' Roy Skidmore. He picked some favourite rockers from his past. He lived in Australia for many years and there were some tracks of interest from down under. Roy also sponsored the whole show - Thanks mate!!

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On Tuesday 7th April we had Robb Shenton on the show. Robb recorded for the late Joe Meek in the latter years. He also recorded a tribute song called 'Lonely Joe'. He managed Marni Webb (Richochettes lead singer) and produced a great rockabilly single called 'Still Searchin'. Robb also sponsored the show - Nice man!

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On Tuesday 31st March we had Mr.Sweet Dreams Dave Sampson. It's been 4 years since Dave came down to Radio Caroline. He came on the show as it's 50 years since 'Sweet Dreams' was in the charts! Discovered by Cliff Richard and sharing the same manager - Norrie Paramor, he's had an interesting life! He came down with his wife Wendy.

The whole show was kindly sponsored by GRT club members Robin and Norma - Thanks guys!

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On Tuesday 24th March we had a COOL night. Yes, another music special featuring the word 'Cool' in the title. Here are some examples to jog your memories - The Rays - Daddy Cool, Tommy Blake - Cool Alligator, Ray Campi - Play It Cool, Penguins - Cool Baby Cool, Wailers - Tall Cool One, Boyd Bennett - Cool Disc Jockey, Eddie Fontaine - Cool It Baby, Billy Barrix - Cool Off Baby plus dozens more real COOL tracks!!

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On Tuesday 17th March we had The 2 Hound Dogs in the studio, John and Garry. We asked these two crazy DJ's to pick out their favourite tracks for the listeners. This night was a scream!!

The first hour of the show was sponsored by GRT club member Mick Campbell, Thanks Mick.

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On Tuesday 10th March we had the return of GRT club member John Fisher. John played another selection of tracks from his private collection. He included his favourite artists Jerry Lee Lewis and his little sister Linda Gail !

The whole show was kindly sponsored by GRT club member Brian Bell - Thanks mate!

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On Tuesday 3rd March we had Party Part 2. In other words, all the tracks played had the word Party in the title. We found another bunch of assorted rare and obscure items including Ricky James/Party Doll, Walton & His Silver Lake Boys/What A Party, The Lollypops/The Happiest Birthday Party, Louis Jordan/House Party, Jack McVee/ House Party Boogie, Fabian/Wild Party, Heinz/Been Invited To A Party, Don & Dewey/Baby Gotta Party, Bill Doggett/Monster Party and many more.

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On Tuesday 24th February we invited GRT Club Member Brian Bell as a guest on the show. Brian is from Ipswich and is a big fan of the show. He came down with his two sons to play his selection of favourite rockers, and he also kindly sponsored the show - Thanks mate!!

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On Tuesday 17th February we had Janie the Wild Cruisin' Cat from the Crondall Rock'n'Roll Club. She came down to plug her popular rockin' club based in Surrey. And the whole show was sponsored by the club - Thanks guys and gals !!

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On Tuesday 10th February we invited GRT club member Pete Gold on the show. He played a selection of rockin' tracks from his collection. I do love suprises, and tell my guests not to let me know what they are playing until the night. He certainly surprised me a couple of times! Pete loves his rock'n'roll and he sponsored the whole show!

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On Tuesday 3rd February we had a 50's Rockabilly Special, where we played some ultra rare rockabilly tracks. Here are some of the artists we featured on this night ... Joe Clay, Lew Williams, Hayden Thompson, Huelyn Duvall, Ray Campi, Sonny Burgess, Dale Hawkins, Narvel Felts, Bobby Lollar, Charlie Feathers and dozens more.

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On Tuesday 27th January we had the return of Russ Sainty. Russ came down to the studio with his wife Ann. We invited Russ down in October 2006, where we heard his amazing story. This time round we talked to Russ about the book he has just had published called 'King Of The Cali' (California Ballroom), and we he played some of the artists that have been favourites of his over the years!

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On Tuesday 20th January we had another All British 50's & 60's Rock'n'Roll Show. We found another selection of rare and obscure tracks from the vaults featuring Nikki Papas with 49 State Rock, Lee Diamond & Cherokees - I'll Step Down, Alma Cogan - It's Party Time, Rockin' Berries - Crazy Country Hop, Marty Wilde - Endless Sleep, The Boys - Polaris, Mickey Most - That's Alright, Eddie Hickey - Barbara, Wayne Gibson - Pop The Whip, Cliff Richard - Lamp Of Love and many more. Rule Rockin' Brittania Chaps!

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On Tuesday 13th January we had BLUE PART 2. Dell found enough tracks in the bag to do another 3-hour special featuring the word BLUE. In part one, most of the more classic tracks were played, but Dell found another bumper collection of tracks, and tried not to repeat any from the first show. Here are a few examples: Ray Campi - Blue Ranger, Tommy Edwards - Blue Heartaches, Sid King - It's True I'm Blue, Freddie Hart - Blue, Connie Francis - Blue Hawaii, Valliants - Blue Jeans & Pony Tail, Merrille Moore - House Of Blue Lights, Bert Weedon - Blue Guitar, Terry Dene - Blue Suede Shoes, Buddy Knox - Blue Moon and dozens more. Another colourful night of rockin' sounds!!

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