Trevor S 2,003 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 May I add another thread to this topic? Did anybody use to listen to Radio Luxembourg in the late 50s? Folks had an HMV valve radio back then and used to pick RL up of an evening. Bit scratchy but the only station back then that you could get the good music, apart from the Forces network requests on a Sunday morning which had some good tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 it's funny, this has gone into it's own new topic, yet email said it's in what are you listening to now? anyway much said of those days already, inc my memories of old valve radio in my own attic bedroom, really loved it up there as a kid, good view over Basford, Shippo,s star and Weldon's chimney (said to be tallest in Nottingham?) towards Aspley one way and GCR New Basford to Perry Rd with Hucknall aerodrome in distance the other. Had what I thought a nice smell for ages too! (no, not that!) caused by me bringing home masses of paper, school books, pencils, etc that were laying around the burnt out shell of sisson & parkers school warehouse on Palm Street (I think) all perfect condition, but stunk of smoke! lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I split the post into its own topic The reply notifications are sent as soon as the post is made. Glad the system is working Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 My brother and I would always listen to Radio Luxembourg, especially on a Sunday evening. There was the 'Top Twenty Show' and also Horace Batchelor's 'Infra Draw Method' which was his way of winning the football pools. there was also the American Forces Network (AFN) from which I first started to hear the Blues and Rock & Roll music. I have a photo of my sister and I sitting next to the radiogramme listening to Radio Luxembourg. It was so stage managed by my Dad as we sat there looking so angelic, so funny. When my brother and I get together for a drink and we reminisce, Radio Luxembourg will always crop up during the conversation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Trevor S, regarding 'good music' wasn't 'Saturday Club' - with Brian Matthew - going, back in the late 50's? And the 'Forces network requests on a Sunday morning', do you mean 'Two Way Family Favourites'? As teenagers, back in the late 50's, my sister and I in desperation tried to capture the Pirate Radio Luxembourg on the old, brown wireless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,490 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 And the 'Forces network requests on a Sunday morning', do you mean 'Two Way Family Favourites'? Something to listen to......... (make sure you have your sound turned up) http://www.radiorewind.co.uk/sounds/with_a_song_in_my_heart.mp3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Lovely - Sheer Nostalgia - coming through loud and clear. :smile: Thanks Cliff Ton. :smile: Lovely, I'm going to play it again . . . . . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Was that the BBC radio show with family greetings sent out to members of the UK armed forced abroad ? If it was I remember a Notts request around 1970... "Here we have a request from Mrs XXXXX from Crocus Street, The Meadows... My that sounds like an idyllic place... Crocus Street, The Meadows?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 It certainly does Mick. :smile: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Trevor S, regarding 'good music' wasn't 'Saturday Club' - with Brian Matthew - going, back in the late 50's? And the 'Forces network requests on a Sunday morning', do you mean 'Two Way Family Favourites'? As teenagers, back in the late 50's, my sister and I in desperation tried to capture the Pirate Radio Luxembourg on the old, brown wireless. Don't remember the Saturday Club but you may well be right re 2 Way Family Favourites. It was for our armed forces in Germany etc as per mick2me post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks Cliff Ton, I loved hearing the music again, I could remember my Mum sat on the backdoor step, with the sun shining, shelling the peas for our Sunday dinner. I'd be sat next to her and would try to sneak one into my mouth but she'd see me and give me a playful clip round the ear. While we were doing this Family Favourites would be on the radio. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Same here Michael; I remember sitting on the porch step and shelling peas, the smell of beef cooking from the kitchen nearby; later I'd go in to help make the Yorkshire puddings: some to have with the roast beef and some - a few blackberries dropped in - to be served for pudding. 'Family Favourites' on in the background - music to work by. :smile: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EElkqVA3eek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fynger 841 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 and all those Peter Styversant Adverts....bout every 10 mins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Nice one mick2me, nostalgia at it's best. 'Play With Fire' is a great song by the Rolling Stones. I've seen the Stones at the Marquee Club, In Nottingham and I was also at the 'Stones In The Park' concert after Brian Jones died. The Radio Luxembourg vid you put on shows the energy and buzz that was generated through the radio. Also, I should add, like Fynger says, lots of adverts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Michael: You were at the 'Stones In The Park' concert - after Brian Jones died? The one where Mick wore a frilly blouse belonging to Marianne? I bet you didn't know that did you? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 The 'Billy Cotton band show'.Hey you down there with the glasses, and WAKEY WAKEY. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Did you have to remind us mudgie? 'The Billy Cotton Band Show' with Alan Breeze and Rita? and Kathy ? Almost as boring as 'The Black and White Minstrel Show. Still at least it was entertainment on a Saturday night which we hardly get now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 jackson, it didn't matter what you wore in those days, nobody cared..lol. Reports of up to half a million people attended the concert. As we were all travelling down to London the radio station kept giving regular updates on the attendance and getting more and more excited as it kept shooting up. The Stones had just released 'Honky Tonk Women' and it was on the radio every five minutes or so. All those people and I never saw any trouble at all. We were all there to see the Stones and pay our respects to Brian Jones. A fantastic day in my life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Was that the one where Lynyrd Skynyrd were support band? if so I remember they had to virtually mug one of them to get him stop soloing and off stage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 I was in Las Vegas last week, Lynyrd Skynyrd are appearing live at The Excalibur. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Dont Rush! I saw the sign but apparently its a themed bar Las Vegas Restaurant - Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer at Excalibur Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer opens with concert at Excalibur ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ashley 288 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 was gonna saw wouldn't be the original line up,lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I spoke to Kath about having a Nottstalgia meetup in Las Vegas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 'Eh Las Vegas, can nothing save us from youuuuuuuuuu?' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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