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Put On a Happy Face

Nigel Ogden celebrates the Wurlitzer that started its musical life at the Elephant and Castle Trocadero in 1930 and which will shortly make its comeback at Stepney's Troxy Cinema.

A celebration of the Wurlitzer that started its musical life at the Elephant and Castle Trocadero in 1930, and which will shortly be making its comeback at Stepney's Troxy Cinema after a complete restoration. Featuring recordings from throughout the organ's 85 year existence including Quentin McLean performing Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture in January 1932 right through to a recent Richard Hills performance given at the organ's most recent home, London's South Bank University.

27 minutes

Last on

Thu 13 Aug 2015 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Simon Gledhill

    Put On A Happy Face

    • South Bank Send-Off.
    • COS S01.

  • Len Rawle

    Somebody Stole My Gal/The Varsity Drag

    • Len Rawle Goes North.
    • LTOT HS 4.

  • Quentin Maclean

    Hold My Hand/1812 Overture

    • Happy Days.
    • STE 1016.

  • Hector Olivera

    That's Entertainment

    • Intermission At Atlanta's Fabulous Fox.
    • VCD 6306.

  • Robert Wolfe

    Hopelessly Devoted To You

    • That's Entertainment.
    • WP CD 08.

  • Richard Hills

    Theatreland

    • Alive To The Sound Of Music.
    • COS 124.

Broadcast

  • Thu 13 Aug 2015 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2