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James Chapman on 26 February 2026
Hi John a very good selection this afternoon. Keep up the good work.
Barbara Heathcote on 25 February 2026
Hi Andy. You saved the best until last this morning. Thank you. Good job I was listening otherwise I’d miss it tonight.
Randall Riley on 24 February 2026
Just hearing you playing Gogi Grant on “I’m Confessin’,” just sublime near the end where she lilts upward on “dreamin’ dreams of you in-vain…” Really so good! Thanks for all you do, I never stream any other station.
Howard Del Monte on 23 February 2026
Hello Andy, I like the new ‘vintage’ sounding SR continuity announcer, just like the actual ones that can be heard on the 1950/1960s recordings of the Music While You Work opening and closing orchestra name announcements.
You are all doing such a good job on Serenade Radio.
Best wishes,
Howard
Jane Bozian on 21 February 2026
Oh my, what a treat listening to Steve James at 11pm tonight!
Some beautifully obscure songs were played, some familiar, some totally new. How I wish there was a listen again facility.
I’m just sad I’ve only just discovered Serenade and have missed weeks of gems!
Steve James on 22 February 2026
Thank you Jane, it was a pretty eclectic mix last night even by my standards… everyone from Blossom Dearie to Orange Bicycle- and Fairport Convention. I never know quite where the music is going to take me!
Jane Bozian on 22 February 2026
That’s why I enjoy your programme so much Steve! Orange Bicycle is in my little red book of favourites, so it was great to hear it again!
David Thackray on 21 February 2026
Rock & Roll Waltz from Mark Steyn’s On the Town was such a delight. At first I thought it might be sung by Dinah Washington but it turned out to be Kay Starr – how come I don’t have a single record by such a stellar singer? Caterina Valente and Earl Bostick are also relatively new names to me introduced by Mark. Never miss his show!
Mark Steyn on 23 February 2026
Thank you, David. Nothing to be ashamed of hearing Dinah Wash in Kay Starr. I vaguely recall some reviewers saying that about Kay’s album with Basie (although I prefer her to Dinah). As to Caterina, I adored her and consider her one of the all-time greats.
Andrew Hunter on 21 February 2026
Hi Adrian
Thanks for a lovely show with a lot of amazing numbers! Loved the Flash, bang, wallop (with a nod to Tommy Steele). Please play Tommy Steele singing The Fortuosity song sometime.
Andrew (Cape Town, RSA)
Adrian on 22 February 2026
Hi Andrew, thanks for your kind comments and as it happens, ‘Fortuosity’ will be in my programme next week. Enjoy and thanks for listening. Adrian
Andrew Hunter on 22 February 2026
Hi Adrian
I am looking forward to hearing Tommy next week! Thanks for a wonderful programme every Saturday. I really appreciate the time you (and the other presenters) freely give to keeping this fantastic music alive. I always enjoy the well-known numbers and being introduced to musicals I do not know at all and their top songs. How about some Mack and Mabel showstoppers?
Andy (CT)
Nancy on 21 February 2026
Thank you Adrian Jackson for playing my request of “Life Is” from the musical Zorba. I had the good fortune to see the revival in San Francisco with the wonderful Anthony Quinn in the title role.
Many thanks for your very entertaining program 🎶
Adrian on 22 February 2026
Thank you Nancy, a pleasure, I’ll play more from the score in a future programme. Adrian
Nancy on 22 February 2026
OPA!🇬🇷
Martyn Bassey on 21 February 2026
Many thanks to Sean Usher for the great music on his show this morning.
Thanks also to Johnny Mac for the fabulous music on your show. Loved the three songs from Glen Campbell, and thanks also for playing one of my all time favourite songs, “I Started A Joke” by The Bee Gees. Great stuff!! 👍👍
Johnny Mac, A Little Night Music on 21 February 2026
Isn’t ‘ I Started A Joke’ a minor classic, Martyn. Especially when you think of what the Brothers Gibb went on to produce in the 70s. Catch up with you again at ‘the best time of the day’ next Saturday at 3am!
Barbara Heathcote on 21 February 2026
The trouble with Serenade Radio is I never get any work done. 🤣. Listened to Steve James great programme and now Jeff Owen. Loving the funny stories. Jeff if you drive up the road to Derbyshire we are currently having a bit of sunshine. I can now see the castle on the hill overlooking my town.
Chris Cobb on 21 February 2026
Steve James – thanks for playing Alma Cogan’s version of ‘Eight Days a Week’.In my humble opinion far better than The Beatles original and the best cover version of any Beatles song.
Steve James on 22 February 2026
Alma certainly gave it her all on that recording, Chris. There’s a terrific version of ‘Help!’ on the B-side of that single too. I’ll have to give it a spin!
Chris Cobb on 22 February 2026
Thanks Steve – look forward to hearing it again.
Suzy on 21 February 2026
Oh, I did enjoy this week’s warm sticky bun with crème fraiche followed by a glissando. Thanks, Ed!
Paul on 21 February 2026
Me too Suzy, I wonder what tomorrow’s breakfast treat will be with Ed; maybe the Twiglets again, hope so!
Nancy on 21 February 2026
Elkie Brooks ‐ part Dusty Springfield, part Janis Joplin. Her voice and style is just terrific! Great stuff tonight Johnny Mac!
Nancy on 21 February 2026
Thanks to Karen and A Little Night Music’s Johnny Mac for Glen Campbell’s delightful singing!
Johnny Mac, A Little Night Music on 21 February 2026
Yes, Nancy – Karen chose brilliantly when nominating Glen.
My artist of the week next Saturday from 3am is the magnificent Ray Charles.
Brian Gallagher on 20 February 2026
Hi there fom New Zealand where I still enjoy your music.
Lisa TH Pino on 20 February 2026
Good day! I would very much like to listen, but am unable to find the play, or listen symbol to click on my laptop to allow me to do so. Please clue me in as to what this symbol I’m supposed to click on most likely looks like. Thank you.
Edgar on 22 February 2026
What I do is type “s” in the place where a Google search would be done, and my computer knows to turn that into serenade-radio.com. When that comes up, there is an arrow point rto the right in the upper right corner next to the name of the song or show that is on right now.
Barbara Heathcote on 20 February 2026
Hi Andy. Is Bob Newhart telephone call from Walter Raleigh re Tobacco something for the bit of nonsense slot. It’s hilarious if there’s anyone who hasn’t heard it.
Nigel Choyce on 20 February 2026
Great to hear Ray Moore on Andy’s “bit of nonsense” this morning. And I remembered the words to it too! Wonderful memories of a great broadcaster.
Randall Riley on 19 February 2026
Thank you for streaming Geraldo/Al Bowlly’s “While a Cigarette Was Burning” this fine day. So very, very good.
Barbara Heathcote on 17 February 2026
Hi Andy just listening to Al Martino singing “I have but one heart.” I presume you know he had the UK first No. 1 record with “Here in my Heart “. Be nice to hear that please.
Randall Riley on 17 February 2026
How lovely to be hearing the wonderful Rita Reys today. Very underplayed and underappreciated. She does a great version of “On a Clear Day,” if you can find it. Enjoying you guys as always across the pond in Austin, Texas!
Paul Ruddock on 18 February 2026
Isn’t it just Randall, she’s a joy to hear. ‘Clear Day’ is on her 1969 album ‘Rita Reys Today’ which I have a copy of, I’ll speak nicely to Mr Marriott and see if we can get it into the library for future play, some real crackers on it!
Simon McLean on 18 February 2026
Wonderful arrangements by Peter Knight on that album – I have Peter’s own reel to reel tape copy, though it’s not been well cared for by whoever had it before me, sadly
Sonia Beldom on 20 February 2026
Hi Randall, we’re thrilled that you’re enjoying the station and especially when we play Rita Reys. Keep listening, I’ve got a track on Monday’s show (10-12) and will be playing another on Wednesday. Just for you. Sonia
Randall Riley on 21 February 2026
Thank you, Sonia! Rita is a favorite and I look forward to hearing the tracks. Have a wonderful weekend!
Randall Riley on 23 February 2026
Sonia, listening to your streaming Rita Reys “What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life.” Now that’s a proper track to go with a spot of tea this morning across the pond where it is not yet 6am here. Thanks for including Rita!
Sonia Beldom on 23 February 2026
Our pleasure Randall. So glad you are enjoying the music on Serenade. Keep an ear out for more Rita Reys tracks.
Barbara Heathcote on 16 February 2026
Hi David. Loving the programme. Vic Damone, Wonderful. Al Martino I’ve heard twice today. You played Pete Seeger. I remember him from Little Boxes made of ticky tacky.
Andy Grahamme on 16 February 2026
Monday morning….the sun is shining…and Andy Marriott…in fine form…has played Eydie Gorme…now playing Robert Goulet..or “Bob” …as David Jacobs would call him!! Absolute bliss!! It doesn”t get any better!!
Armando Loni on 15 February 2026
Late Night Extra: Steve James
Steve – thanks again for this eclectic prog. I have now searched out Shelby Flint, Jason Crest and Temple Row….. Just excellent 👍🏻
Richard Mauzer on 15 February 2026
Without a DOUBT, if my radio is on, it’s SERENADE radio, period, thank you, thank you, thank you for great music, it will NEVER die!
Barbara Heathcote on 15 February 2026
Hi Steve. Thank you for playing Paul and Barry Ryan this morning. Don’t hear them played these days. Only Serenade Radio. Xx
Steve James on 15 February 2026
Hi Barbara, yes the Ryan twins are rarely played these days, which is a shame as they recorded some great tracks. Of course you’ll hear their mum Marion Ryan on Serenade too!
Nancy on 14 February 2026
Happy birthday SR
Mark Sutherland on 14 February 2026
Great to hear Adrian Jackson play The Banana for my Pie from the Denis King/Dick Vosburgh musical A Saint She Ain’t. The late Barry Cryer was superb in this.
Adrian on 15 February 2026
Hi Mark, I’ll feature more from the score during the next few weeks, pleased you enjoyed. Thanks for listening
Sandra, Fort Lauderdale Florida 🌴 on 14 February 2026
Wishing Serenade Radio a very Happy Birthday 🎁, a wonderful weekend, and many more brilliant years ahead 🥳
David Small on 14 February 2026
Happy 11th Birthday Serenade Radio
Chris Cobb on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday Serenade and a big thanks to all the presenters.
Barbara Heathcote on 14 February 2026
Hi Stuart just listening to Walking my Baby Back Home. As a child I always wondered how he got powder on his vest 🤣. A vest in UK different to the US. I had a good imagination though. 😜
Stuart Linnell on 14 February 2026
Thank you Barbara. That made me smile. It always surprises me how our two countries use the same language in such different ways. Thank you for getting in touch again. It’s good to hear from you.
Barbara Heathcote on 14 February 2026
Hi Stuart. Yes it’s the same with braces and suspenders. Can’t imagine suspenders holding up trousers. 😂
David Thorpe on 14 February 2026
Genius of an idea … brilliant station. Thankyou.
Jackie Newark on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday and thank you Andy for setting up the best radio station ever! 🎂
Barbara Heathcote on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday 🥳🥳. Hope many more years to come. Absolutely love it. Great variety of music. And songs you think you’ve forgotten you suddenly know all the words . Thank you Andy and all the great presenters who give up their time for the love of music. 👏
Mary Gartree on 14 February 2026
Thank you, Serenade, for playing artists overlooked elsewhere. And, yes, I am an Eartha Kitt fan.
John Bodman on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday Serenade Radio. A wonderful station that is a wonderful companion. Pure escapism and joy. Thanks to Andy and everyone. Special message to Kevin Taylor, my weekend buddy! Have a great Valentine’s X
Ralph Stroud on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday Serenade, I’ve just enjoyed another couple of hours with Jeff Owen, only he could get away with comparing “Walk on by” with fusion food – Wok and Pie! Shocking!
I’m already looking forward to Mark Steyn and the Dance Band days – the perfect antidote to Saturday TV!
Ralph Stroud on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday Serenade, I’ve just enjoyed another couple of hours with Jeff Owen, only he could get away with comparing “Walk on by” with fusion food – Wok and Pie! Shocking!
I’m already looking forward to Mark Steyn and the Dance Band days – the perfect antidote to Saturday TV!
Barbara Heathcote on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday Andy and all the presenters at Serenade Radio. Hope you have many more years to come 🤞. Great music and you bring back memories of songs we think we’ve forgotten but you find yourself singing to.
Cyril Dunkin on 14 February 2026
Happy Birthday to Serenade. Your music is brilliant. Your presenters are brilliant. The whole thing is brilliant and today I got my lady yellow roses instead of red ones. They were very much appreciated.
Pauline Lunt on 14 February 2026
Happy birthday Serenade Radio. We listen every evening at bedtime and you wake us up each morning.
Andy Grahame on 14 February 2026
Happy birthday guys…thanks so much…by far and away the best station. You bring such joy with your music and friendly professional presentation. Here’s to the next 11 years..xxx
Karen on 14 February 2026
Happy birthday Serenade Radio . The best radio station and my constant companion. Well done to Andy for having the vision to know this was what we were all waiting for.