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malcyb
Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 29
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: Those Radio 2 Theme Tunes Or Programme Starters |
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I am working on a project at the moment finding out what theme was used to introduce and close programmes on the Light Programme and Radio 2. In latter years of course many programmes opened up with just a jingle and no main theme. But so many of our DJ's did have a regular theme tune.
For example Jimmy Young used "Town Talk" by Ken Woodman and His Piccadilly Brass. One of the tunes Terry Wogan used was a piece by Brass Incorporated called "Just Like That". Brass Incorporated also did a version of Brian Fahey's "At The Sign Of The Swinging Cymbal" for Alan Freeman's "Pick Of The Pops". Sam Costa and his daily lunchtime show "Accent On Melody" used "Dress Rehearsal" by Carlos Diernhammer... and so I go on!!
If you would like a copy of the list I am putting together then please drop me a line at: malcyb2000@yahoo.co.uk
You may have something you can add to it. It is still very much work in progress at the moment but it is coming on in leaps and bounds.
Malcy B. |
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John W
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 3367 Location: Warwickshire, UK
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malcyb
Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 29
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks John.
Brian Fahey composed the Pete Murray theme and actually called it "Open House". It can be found on the EMI second Sound Gallery CD.
Parky's theme was composed and originally performed by Harry Stoneham. It was titled "Michael's Theme".
The list is winging it's way to you! |
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Lord Evan Elpuss
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 3417 Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:13 am Post subject: |
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What was the theme to Waggoners Walk? And can it be still heard anywhere on the net? _________________ Lord Evan Elpuss, Your ideal job is a Lumberjack. |
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malcyb
Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 29
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: |
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The theme to Waggoner's Walk was called "Bees & Honey" by Jon Snow.
I don't think anyone has uploaded it anywhere. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:39 pm Post subject: |
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Just heard Calling All Workers On Desmond Carrington tonight, which of course was the theme for Music While You Work.
Don't forget With A Song In My Heart from 2 way Family Favourites.
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Even as a kid, I used to love the theme music to the radio programme Merry Go Round?? I think it was on a Sunday evening. _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19382 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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Hi SanteFe,
I think that was the Carousel Waltz. My Mum always listened to it so I heard as well!
H _________________ 88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!
I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005 |
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malcyb
Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 29
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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If it was the programme about current films on at the flicks then that was Movie-Go-Round and indeed The Carousel Waltz was it's theme tune. |
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SantaFefan
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 11258 Location: top of the cliffs in Norfolk
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Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Movie Go Round! yes of course.. thanks Malcyb! _________________ Johnnie Walker read out my message on Pirate Radio! 13/8/07
I have heard how radio should be. |
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MarcB
Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 13 Location: Shropshire
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Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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CCS's Brother as used by Tom Browne was a favourite of mine _________________ and don't forget Radio 2 continues on 433 and 330 metres Medium Wave with Charlie Chester |
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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 11:56 am Post subject: |
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Hallo there!
Have come back from holiday and seen this.
Here are a few:
Housewives' Choice--In Party Mood by Jack Strachey.
Children's Favourites--Puffing Billy by Edward White.
Top of the Form--Marching Strings by Ray Martin.
Grand Hotel--part of the Johann Strauss Waltz Roses from the South.
Melodies for You--early days, Melody in F by Rubinstein--later on, third movement from Beethoven's Symphony no 7.
Music from Scarborough--opening of Schubert's Serenade.
David Jacobs--Samantha (from the film High Society).
There will be lots more. I wouldn't mind seeing your list and shall email for a copy.
Ian. |
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aviddiva
Joined: 11 Oct 2008 Posts: 1135 Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject: Those Radio 2 Theme Tunes or Programme Starters |
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Junior Choice used an instrumental version of Morningtown Ride. _________________ We are loonies and we are proud!
- Campbell Bain in 'Takin' Over The Asylum' |
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Minx
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 4088 Location: France/Spain/Peterborough/Tenerife
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Going way back, (and I mean really way back before we had a TV and I had to watch at a neighbours) there used to be a programme called something like "In Town Tonight". At the end someone used to say in impeccable BBC tones "Carry on London". What was the tune that introduced that show, anyone? _________________ Minx
To err is human, to forgive - canine. |
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RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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The piece of music was the Knightsbridge March, from Eric Coates' London Suite. _________________ Ron |
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Minx
Joined: 09 Dec 2006 Posts: 4088 Location: France/Spain/Peterborough/Tenerife
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks _________________ Minx
To err is human, to forgive - canine. |
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Nickbucks
Joined: 30 Dec 2006 Posts: 100
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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Not really theme tunes but the late great Ray Moore regularly used the
Mike Leander Orchestra version of The Beatles " Here there and everywhere" and Ray Coniff's " For all we know" to which Ray always
used to comment " the sound of a hundred tape recorders being switched on" just as the intro began. Magical days. |
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