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FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5769 Location: Hampshire

It was a lovely final show. She talked about how she came to get into broadcasting and the debt of gratitude she owes to various people including Desmond Carrington who heard her being interviewed by Russell Davies on his programme (another great loss to Radio 2) and said he would like to do a programme with her. He then invited her to his home in Scotland and gave her some lessons in broadcasting technique. I had heard that story before but it was nice to be reminded of it.

It was a poignant ending to so many years of great listening presented by Clare. The programme ended with Dinah Shore singing "I'll Be Seeing You" but then, lest we be feeling too miserable, morphed into Peter Cook and Dudley Moore singing "Goodbye" Very Happy

Fog on the Tyne · Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 1090

Announced today that she's joining Jazz FM starting Jan 24th with a two hour show,
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oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: London

That was a far better post than mine, about the same subject on 2021 thread. Thanks, Eileen. She deserved her own thread.
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FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5769 Location: Hampshire

I am thrilled that Clare will be back on Sunday evenings soon - and for two whole hours! I had just heard the news in an email from the Len Phillips Big Band leader Joe Pettitt and came on here to tell you all but was beaten to it Very Happy

Ian Robinson · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2021 4:14 am Post subject:

One thing I liked about Clare's show is she would include a list of places to hear that sort of music live across the country. It's great to hear support like that on national radio, but also a sign that the show was for real music-lovers. I wonder how many of those are still listening to Radio 2?

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5769 Location: Hampshire

I shan't bother to listen to Radio 2 on Sunday evenings any more, unless there is a particularly good "Friday Night is" Music Night. I don't usually listen any other time in the week, either. I doubt if Radio 2 cares.

FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5769 Location: Hampshire

I thoroughly enjoyed Clare's 2 hours on JazzFM this evening. I listened to the second half through headphones while watching the pottery programme.

oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: London

I managed to remember it once the football was finished and the kitchen beckoned. It had been on for a while by then, but was greeted by Benny Goodman and Swing! Swing! Swing!. Doesn't get any better than that. So listened for the time I was out there, creating culinary magic...when I went back out there, it was Marcus Brigstock and a New Orleans programme, which was also quite tasty - or at least what I heard of it. Fortunately, Jazz has a convenient listen again facility, situated right next to the programme itself, on the schedule, so I will catch up at some time this week.

https://planetradio.co.uk/jazz-fm/player/147811090/
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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19335 Location: Cheshire

I heard the first hour and from the start it was great. Her opening track was Hello Dolly from Frank Sinatra (not heard that in ages!).

Thanks for the listen again link I'll save it. I think it will only be for 7 days though as Magic is the same.

Just made a great discovery that could appeal to you all. Will write on here and put a longer separate post. Bluetooth Audio Receiver Adapter. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLUETOOTH-Audio-Receiver-Adapter-for-Sony-Hi-Fi/184528567277?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

It works on old fashioned stereo sytems, like my Sony. Basically you can listen to 'sound' from your phone or tablet through your stereo. Just set mine up and it's so good! I'm guessing that I could also record direct to cassette or mini disc as well. It says Sony but it will work on any Aux In socket.

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oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: London

I did listen to it, just after my post, H. A great start, as you say. Another good thing about that listen again, is that you can skip a track if you don't much care for it, which came in handy once or twice. Some really good tracks, though.

I'll have to summon up my brain cell to think if I need one of those gizmos. What a great idea.
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FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5769 Location: Hampshire

Ian Robinson · Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2021 8:56 am Post subject:

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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19335 Location: Cheshire

Was listening last night and heard her mention that the 'listen again' is, in her words, '4 Whole Weeks'. They must have improved on it as Magic was only for a week and they are in the same stable I think.

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I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: London

I'm glad and grateful that you posted this, H. Just catching up on the second show.

Satch and Velma Middleton - You're Just In Love. Doesn't get much better than that. Followed by some Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.

Very nice indeed.
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FleetingEileenM · Joined: 30 Mar 2010 Posts: 5769 Location: Hampshire

It might be my imagination but she seems to be playing more of the music I really do enjoy than she did on Radio 2.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19335 Location: Cheshire

That show was a good one Raver, she played a lot that I enjoyed.

Eileen you could be right but I didn't listen too much on Radio 2 partly because I was usually watching TV at the time she was on but I am enjoying the Jazz FM programmes. I loved 'As Time Goes By' on last night's show especially as I've just rescued a recording of my Dad playing the same from an old reel to reel tape!

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I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1175 Location: London

I missed a few shows due to Line Of Duty amongst other things, so I'm gradually catching up on some. Chris Barber had a couple of tracks in the one I just listened to. There's also 'Radio 2 celebrates Jazz'...they forgot to add 'without Claire Teal', presumably. But despite that, I did listen to a couple of their offerings from the archives. First, a really good two-parter on Chris Barber, although he speaks so fast, sometimes I couldn't understand what he was saying. Also, I enjoyed When Frank Met Billie. So if anyone is interested, here be the links...

Chris Part One

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b010dj3h

Two

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b010hcmy

Frank and Billie

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b05plch3
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