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Memories of the Tower: Phil Kelsall celebrates 40 years as Blackpool Tower Ballroom organist

In the first of two special programmes, Phil Kelsall talks to Nigel Ogden about his 40 years as Blackpool Tower Ballroom organist with recordings from throughout his career.

In the first of two special programmes, Phil Kelsall talks to Nigel Ogden about his 40 years as Blackpool Tower Ballroom organist with recordings from throughout his career. Phil also recalls how he took over from Ernest Broadbent in 1977, his memories of the Tower's other great star of the organ, Reginald Dixon, who also clocked up 40 years at Blackpool between 1930 and 1970, and his thoughts on why the sound of the Tower Ballroom's Wurlitzer continues to attract thousands of visitors to the venue every year. Plus a look ahead to next week's programme of highlights from Phil's recent 40th anniversary celebration, recorded last month at Blackpool Tower Ballroom.

27 minutes

Last on

Tue 4 Jul 2017 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Phil Kelsall

    March Of The Cobblers

  • Ernest Broadbent

    For You

    • Introducing Erest Btoadbent.
    • EMI.
    • 7.

  • Horace Finch

    The Windmill Samba

    • HORACE FINCH.
    • Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ RECORDS.
    • 2.

  • Robert Wolfe

    The Knightsbridge March

    • Rule Britannia.
    • Thursford Enterprises.
    • 1.

  • Reginald Dixon

    Somebody Stole My Gal

    • Mr Blackpool Reginald Dixon.
    • PRISM LEISURE.
    • 6.

Phil Kelsall: Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Phil Kelsall: Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Broadcast

  • Tue 4 Jul 2017 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2