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  1. Alan Beggs on 27 March 2024

    One of the wonderful things about Serenade Radio is the dated names of many of the performers. Here’s a few – girls are not called this these days! Doris, Mavis, Judith, Shirley, Irene, Peggy to name but a few.

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  2. Barbara Heathcote on 26 March 2024

    Hi. Just sent a small donation in appreciation of a wonderful radio station. Great presenters and my kind of music. You can buy some Easter eggs.

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  3. Sheila on 26 March 2024

    I am in my late eighties and what a pleasure Serenade Radio is, I can listen to music that reminds me my of my past
    Thank you

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  4. Karen on 26 March 2024

    What an absolutely lovely and uplifting music while you work today from Sydney Sax Strings. Thank you

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  5. Dave Phillips on 25 March 2024

    Hi Steve,
    I listen to your regular shows at the weekend and I must say the musical content and the little additions of information you put in are excellent.
    Your show at the weekend was fantastic because of the real quality of some terrific music of the 60s and the Latin music what a terrific combination and a sheer joy to listen too.
    Please May it continue and thanks Steve for making my weekend get of to a brilliant start.
    I did like the mention of the late great radio2 presenter Ray Moore and your musical tribute of the Mike Leander orchestra and the Beatles song Here, There and Everywhere, what a great piece it lifts the hair on the back my of the neck when i hear this Terrific sound!!
    Thank you Serenade Radio.
    Best wishes Dave

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    • Steve James on 25 March 2024

      Thank you for your very kind comments Dave, I’m glad Serenade gets your weekends off on the right note!

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  6. Martyn on 24 March 2024

    The Steve James show on Saturday night was absolutely brilliant. Especially liked the songs by Mike Hazelwood, Nirvana, Vashti Bunyan, and Nick Garrie. Many thanks Mr James.👍😊

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    • Steve James on 24 March 2024

      Thanks Martyn, I’m glad you enjoyed Late Night Extra. It’s wonderful having the opportunity on Serenade to bring these rarely heard tracks to a wider audience. I’ll keep digging them out!

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  7. Andy Grahamme on 23 March 2024

    Home of the Stars with Kevin Taylor is a lovely programme…excellent music and very stylish presentation..I often end my weekends listening!

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  8. Adrian Long on 22 March 2024

    Simon I really like you music programme on serenade radio also I like morning music from 6 to 7 am.
    Don’t want say anything really,
    But Have you ever played.
    Peter hope’s rings around kerry or any others by him.
    Or Charles Williams, Rhythm on the rails,
    And Tom Tom the piper’s son, Workshop
    Or any by Sidney Torch. Robert Farnon
    Trevor Duncan.
    They made great arrangements as well as writing.
    Cheerful music, I remember it on the light programme and the brilliant Friday night is music night.
    I didn’t like Light Orchestral Music when I was in school it had be pop music stones, aminals hollies,etc,
    Then one day I completely change to enjoying light orchestral music it was the Olympics games in Tokyo theme called Tokyo melody it had a brilliant flipside Teatime in Tokyo plus sounds orchestral cast your fate to the wind had them on 7” single weared them out because I played so much.
    Sorry I’m not that good of letter writer.

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    • Simon McLean on 25 March 2024

      Hi Adrian, thanks for your suggestions, all of them excellent – I do have Peter Hope’s Ring Of Kerry suite, which is lovely! I’ve also got Helmut Zacharias’ Tokyo Melody, and a large number of other tracks by him which I definitely need to include in future shows.

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  9. Barbara Heathcote on 21 March 2024

    Hi Andy, listening to Norman Wisdom. Last year on holiday in Italy, one of our waiters originated from Albania so I asked him if he knew that Norman was the king of Albania, he’d never heard of him. Anyway chap on table next to us started singing Dont Laugh at me cause I’m a fool. Think he thought we were all drunk🤣. Wasn’t guv honest .

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  10. Robert Moskalik on 21 March 2024

    Thanks to Andy Marriott for having the wonderful idea of playing this type of music, especially Jo Stafford. I have always loved this lady’s voice and never tire of hearing it played on Serenade Music! I say- keep up the good work, Mariott!

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  11. Jeff Shaffer on 17 March 2024

    A note to Johnny Beerling: I really enjoy your musical selections. As a newbie to the big band sound, I’m curious if you post the play list for your show?

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    • Serenade Radio on 18 March 2024

      Hi Jeff
      If you go to the home page of our website while Johnny’s programme is on you can see the last 10 tunes that have been played. Hope that helps

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  12. Barbara Heathcote on 16 March 2024

    Hi, just listening to Eddie Fisher singing Hold Me takes me back to early 60s when I bought my first ever record, PJ Proby singing the same song , absolutely loved it, had no record player though 🤣 so could only play when visiting friends, Didn’t realise it was that old.

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  13. Andy Grahamme on 16 March 2024

    Stuart Linnell…such a smashing programme today Stuart…and its only ten to one!! Thanks for playing Robert Goulet..one of my favourite songs …good wishes as always…

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  14. David on 16 March 2024

    The Saturday oldies programme is just the best!
    Such a varied and unexpected selection of music. Jeff avoids the obvious and predictable and produces such a fine show. Other stations are nowhere near as good as this

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  15. Mr David Phillips on 14 March 2024

    Hi Steve
    Thanks for another great ORGAN OF MUSIC SHOW, featuring those two genius composers GOERGE & IRA GERSHWIN’S compositions what a terrific combination when played on a real selection of the pipe / theatre organs vintage instruments.
    Best wishes Steve and to all the team / presenters at SERENADE please continue to keep this music for our generations.
    Thank you
    Dave Sunny Donny😎👏

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  16. Sandra Grant on 14 March 2024

    Good afternoon, I’m listening to Serenade now (John Darvall while I deal with my general admin at home which isn’t fun, but it’s made to be a pleasant experience as I dance around the room to the lovely songs being played. All the presenters are excellent. When I wake up I subject myself to the latest depressing news then quickly switch over to listen to Andy Marriott who thankfully restores my sanity and good humour and sets me up for the day. I’m so grateful to him. I love his humorous comments, his tone of voice and choice of music. I look forward to the 8.30 ‘bit of nonsense’. Thanks to you all for the ‘chicken soup for my soul’ that you provide (even though I’m vegetarian 🙂

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  17. Barbara Heathcote on 13 March 2024

    Hi Andy, I have the Linger Awhile LP, it would be great to have it as LP of the week. His rendition of In the Still of the Night is fabulous. I have over 15 vinyls plus several dvds so a lot to choose from.

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  18. Arthur on 13 March 2024

    Listening to this ole house on the way to work in the car… And after all these years of hearing the jolly tune ive just realised its about a man getting ready to die. Well that’s started the day on a cheery note 😀

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  19. Barbara Heathcote on 12 March 2024

    Hi Andy, I wouldn’t have known that was the New Christie minstrels, the only song I can remember them singing is 3 Wheels on my wagon. Perhaps something to play sometime.

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    • Andy Marriott on 12 March 2024

      Hi Barbara,

      Yes, they are most famous for three wheels, yet it is nothing like the rest of their stuff.
      We’ll have it as nonsense one day soon.

      All the best.

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  20. John Bodman on 12 March 2024

    A little late but I wanted to write in and say how much I enjoyed listening on Saturday afternoon. I am not usually able to listen then but by chance I happened to be home alone and feeling under the weather I decided to spend time with my musical companion Serenade Radio. I absolutely loved Cindy Kent! Her comment about when she was staying at a friend’s place watching the birds was priceless “there was some kind of pigeon and a lot of little birds…you can tell I am no ornithologist…” I needed to smile and I laughed out loud. The music was lovely also. The Beatles, Cilla and Roy Orbison in amongst artistes of a bygone era you only hear on Serenade. To say I was entertained would be an understatement. Then I sat and listened intently to the Crooners Club. Wow! What an informative and interesting hour. Thank you, John Walton. Who knew that Dick Haymes led such a colourful life! I rounded off my Saturday in the delightful and charming company of Kevin Taylor coming all the way from the American desert. A perfect day of music and companionship. Thank you Serenade Radio for such excellent shows.

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    • John Walton on 13 March 2024

      Thanks for listening, John. Glad the ‘Saturday gang’ managed to cheer you up. As I believe Dick Fisher said recently, if we’re to avoid the old, boring ‘This is, that was’ groove, a good way is to give a few snippets about the song or the singer. Very pleased you appreciate it!

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  21. Helen on 11 March 2024

    How lovely to hear Bobby Darin and his Album, Oh! Look at Me Now is going to be Album of the week. Wonderful.

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  22. Karen on 9 March 2024

    Ive come to my favourite thinking spot to work some things out. The sun is out. The sea is lapping near my feet.. the only thing different since i last did this is i now have SR to provide the musicall background. Thank you Stuart Linnell for making a lovely spot even more perfect. Great show.

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    • Stuart Linnell on 9 March 2024

      Thank you Karen. Lovely to know that you’re enjoying the show. Your favourite place sounds idyllic.

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  23. Dave Sunny Donny👏👍😎 on 7 March 2024

    Hi Steve
    Yet again you have put a variety of organ gems together love the Glenn Miller slot it was a sheer joy to hear all “breathing body “ of these fine and much missed great instruments.
    It was also great to hear Phil Kelsall, I watch this young man grow into a terrific organist, succeeding the one time greats at Blackpool tower and the Wurlitzer,Reg Dixon, Ernest Broadbent and of course other great organists that have graced the Blackpool showpiece.
    Thanks Steve again for a really enjoyable half hour
    Best wishes to all at Serenade presenters for such a great choice of music for our generations

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  24. Colin Rous on 7 March 2024

    Serenade Radio has filled a gap in my life. When we were growing up post-war, we used to listen to the wireless to keep us from thinking about all the problems of life. Serenade has taken me back to the days of Alan Keith on the Light Programme and the comedy of Take it from here, Garrison Theatre, The Huggets, and so many more. Thank you all so much. All I need now is to hear The Ovaltinies and İ’ll be fully satisfied!!!!!

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  25. Joyce Spark on 7 March 2024

    I listen all day long. I particularly like Andy Marriott’s show and Sing Something Simple on Sunday and the show that follows it that highlights one song with its history and recordings. A true radio gem in the radio wasteland here!

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  26. Colin Rous on 6 March 2024

    Thank you Serenade, and especially Andy Marriot, for playing “The Little Red Monkey” by the cast of “Take it from here”. Such wonderful memories of our family sitting around the wireless listening to programmes such as this. Well done Serenade Radio – you do so much for our older generation! Yes, we do grow old ……. but we don’t always grow up!!!!!!

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  27. Malcolm Scott on 4 March 2024

    Hi David, hope all well? Just tuned in for my daily dose and you are very echoy. Are you in the cupboard under the stairs? Music fab though, as always!
    M x

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    • David Yarnall on 5 March 2024

      Thank you Malcolm. Sorted for today, Tuesday. I closed the cupboard door!

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  28. KIM on 4 March 2024

    We’ve been listening to Serenade for a year or so. It’s on most of the day and some nights. We don’t listen to anything else . Thankyou for a fantastic radio station. A note to Andy I love silly songs and have made a list , some I bet you’ve never heard of. Let me know if you wish to see the list for your 8.30 slot. Couldn’t live without serenade

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  29. Andy Grahamme on 4 March 2024

    Andy Marriott is such a unique and entertaining broadcaster…he would have fitted in perfectly on Radio 2 in the golden era of Ray Moore..Tel and Jimbo etc. Talking of Radio 2..if you miss those great days, then Serenade Radio is for you…terrific music..quality presentation…across the week..long may it continue!!

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      • Steve in Worcs. on 8 March 2024

        You too, Ian? 😊

        I was just reading the Variety obituary on the marvellous Steve Lawrence (RIP) this morning, when Andy mentioned his passing and played “I Was a Fool To Let You Go”. Serenade is a station that still plays songs by “Mr. and Mrs. Showbiz”, and with all of the other content and excellent presenters and contributors, it is a fabulous station.

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    • Colin Rous on 4 March 2024

      Just what is needed to start Monday! Thank you Andy for playing all the best music from my era, and especially Ronnie Aldrich and his piano; so many memories.

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    • James Morgan on 4 March 2024

      I love this show with Andy’s dry and gentle humour to make me laugh out loud. 🙂

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  30. Natalie on 4 March 2024

    Hi there. Just a quick thank you so much. I am 49 years old. I have always loved this type of music and am just chuffed to have found serenade radio. I listen to it all day at work on my computer. And at home while renovating my house. my day is always brighter with Serenade radio playing. Thank you Thank you Thank you

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  31. Helen on 4 March 2024

    Lovely to hear Val Doonican sing “Daughter” this morning. Reminded me of my dear Dad.
    Thankyou Serenade Radio,.
    The Very Best in Easy Listening!

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  32. Jim on 4 March 2024

    Hate to be a downer but Anita Bryant was vile a homophobe and and disavowed her Lesbian Granddaughter Very disturbing to hear her sing on this once delightful station.

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    • Andy Marriott on 4 March 2024

      Hi Jim,
      We are a MUSIC station. Are you suggesting that we vet every artist we play, and only play those whose political views align with yours?

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  33. Dave sunny Donny😎 on 3 March 2024

    Hi Steve,
    What super super music you play on your early show on Sunday morning sheer joy to hear such terrific songs and orchestral pieces.
    It’s wall worth getting up on a Sunday morning to listen to your show.
    Thanks Steve keep up the terrific music going😀👏

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    • Steve James on 4 March 2024

      Thanks very much indeed Dave. I’m pleased that Serenade is adding to the sunshine in Sunny Donny!

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  34. james wilson on 1 March 2024

    four otstanding broadcasters are ….Kevin Taylor, David Yarnall , Steve James and Peter Tomlinson….not only are their selections so good, but they are so easy to listen to,

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  35. Barbara Heathcote on 1 March 2024

    Just heard Sammy Davis Jnr I Gotta be Me. Love that song. Such a powerful voice.

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  36. Ian from Leics on 1 March 2024

    John Darvall asked for suggestions for the Serenade Spotlight feature earlier today. May I suggest a trio from Edward Woodward from his album “Feelings” e.g. “They didn’t believe Me” , Can’t Smile without you” and “The Way you look Tonight” to name but three. Though not regarded in the top echelon of singers, Edward is so under-rated. John D continues to provide us with an excellent show each weekday afternoon. Many thanks. Ian

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  37. Dave from sunny Donny😎 on 29 February 2024

    Hi again Steve
    Another enjoyable broadcast of theatre/ pipe organ music ,it’s so wonderful to hear this music ofyesterday year.
    I often visit an organ society in Haworth/ Bircoates in north Nottinghamshire where they hold concerts on the last Sunday of each month.
    They have a CHRISTIE of which raises from the basement up on to the stage with the organist playing away,
    It is truly a great spectacle when this happens,
    It has to be a huge thank you the the enthusiasts that give their time up to keep this fine instrument in very good working order and keep the sheer enjoyment the sound of this fantastic instrument 👏😀🎼

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    • Steve Ashley on 29 February 2024

      Thanks again, Dave! I wish I could get to concerts from time to time, but the cost of travel from Spain is now just crazy, and the UK is also so expensive. But I am going to an organ weekend in St. Louis in April – my yearly treat!

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      • Mr David Phillips on 29 February 2024

        Thanks Steve for your reply, I really hope you have a very enjoyable time in St Louis in April.
        Beast wishes
        Dave😎

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  38. Carole Jenks on 28 February 2024

    Just love this radio station – I listen to it every day. Thank you guys 🦋 🇦🇺

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  39. Andrew Diprose on 28 February 2024

    Fantastic to learn that there’s now a Serenade Radio app. It means I can also listen to you on the move by using my mobile’s Bluetooth connection. Thank you!

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  40. David Hilton on 28 February 2024

    Thanks for another Ella number, especially with Louis. It really makes my day, the first lady of song. Thanks to all your colleagues who also feature Ella. Guess what? I am a fan !!

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  41. John on 26 February 2024

    Folks, your music format is second to none. We love the music and all the presenters. Your “DJ’s” add warmth and humour to cold grey winter days. Thank you.

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  42. Helen on 24 February 2024

    I enjoyed Ed Wellman’s Dawn Chorus Programme this morning, As I do every Saturday and Sunday morning.
    One of my favourite pieces of music was played today,
    The Watermill – Ronald Binge.
    A beautiful version from Charles Gerhardt.
    A real treat.

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    • Ed Wellman on 24 February 2024

      Thank you, Helen. The Watermill is such a lovely piece with gentle melodies weaving between the flutes and violins. Thank you for being with the Dawn Chorus, it’s a lovely time of day for us all to share with the music. Especially as we are now achieving sunrise in time for Steve!

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    • Suzy on 25 February 2024

      And I loved Elizabethan Serenade and a little later, the wonderful Piano Guys whose videos I’ve seen on YouTube and Ed too recommended them. Today I enjoy the Ladies in Lavender music. Problem is, it’s so gentle, lovely and Ed’s voice is oh so very relaxing …… I miss some as I doze back off into a contended sleep.

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  43. Daren Overington on 23 February 2024

    So lovely to hear some Max Bygraves it brings back so many happy memories growing up and listening with my dear Mum and Dad.
    Happy Days x

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  44. Barbara Heathcote on 23 February 2024

    Hi Andy, great to hear Vic Damone ❤️. I have that LP plus 15 others, (think I said my favourite singer ) 🤣. Plus several compilation CDs. A great LP is “Sings the Great Songs” including hits like On the Street Where you Live and An Affair to Remember.

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  45. Karen on 23 February 2024

    What a week its been for twaddle. Ending with the wonderful Ray Moore. One of my absolute favourites. Thank you .

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  46. Mr David Phillips on 22 February 2024

    Hi Steve Ashley
    Great to hear some good old fashioned theatre organ music as well as the pipe organs of yesterday year, please keep up the great work of this by-gone era.
    I shall certainly look forward to your programmes now that I have a great taste on Thursday evenings.
    Many thanks Steve for a really enjoyable programme.
    Best wishes to you
    Dave from Sunny Donny 😎👏👍

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    • Steve Ashley on 25 February 2024

      Many thanks for your appreciative comments, Dave! It’s hard to get this music to the public these days, so I’m really grateful to Andy for continuing to broadcast my shows.

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  47. Suzy on 22 February 2024

    Waiting to hear the hilarious The Law is Comin’ Fer Yer, Pa(w) again, pretty please, Andy! Can’t find it anywhere on Spotify or the others, just old 45rpm singles for sale on eBay.

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  48. Paul on 21 February 2024

    I’ve just installed the iOS version of your new app and it works perfectly, thank you! This could be a real game changer in reaching a whole new audience of iPhone/iPad users. 🙏🏻

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    • Suzy on 22 February 2024

      That slipped me by … how wonderful Serenade Radio having an iPhone app now. Thanks for the tip-off, Paul. I had saved the weblink to my Home Screen but this is so much slicker. So SR is now on my Apple HomePod via TuneIn (or rather Toon In), my kitchen via Bose speaker and my car via the app and bluetooth radio. One happy bunny.

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  49. Dave From Sunny Donny on 20 February 2024

    Hello everyone at SERENADE RADIO,
    Just a quick message about the JINGLES THEY ARE JUST BRILL!,
    Keep them going please they are very entertaining!
    Beast wishes
    Dave from Sunny Donny😎👍👏

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    • Pat on 21 February 2024

      I agree, not only are they amusing they are also very classy, they really compliment the standard of the programmes.

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  50. Dave from Sunny Doncaster😎👍 on 20 February 2024

    Dave from Sunny Donny😎

    Hi Simon completely delighted with your MUSIC BOX today Tuesday, what a fabulous selection and range of complete instrumental music,WHOA, Terrific this is another show for me to get addicted to they just keep coming please don’t let this splendid musical journey end!!.
    Thanks Simon
    Best wishes
    Dave😎👍👏🎺🎹🎤

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  51. Dave from Sunny Donny😎🎺🎷 on 20 February 2024

    Good morning Dick Fisher,
    I really look forward to your weekday 1o am program ‘s , it’s a real joy to listen to a great selection of song’s and string/ orchestral that you play daily on your show.
    It was great to hear Klaus Wunderlick on a much missed organ piece of music,I just love organ music and again since the BBC took of their organist entertains featuring great organ players from theatre to more modern electric organs, however it was a real joy and a bonus to my ears that SERENADE RADIO thanks to you Dick and your programme directors gave an airing to these much missed instruments.
    Thanks to you all at SERENADE RADIO for making a great music lover happy today.
    Best wishes to you all at SERENADE RADIO.😀👍👏

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    • dick fisher on 20 February 2024

      Hi Dave
      Old Klaus did record some amazingly good arrangements of popular tunes.It’s a pity we don’t hear any recordings using the newer “organs” (or should that be keyboards) that are now available. At least we have Steve Ashley’s “Hot Pipes” here at Serenade keeping the traditional forms of organ music very much alive! One thing’s for certain, you won’t find our kind of music anywhere else!

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  52. Wendy on 20 February 2024

    I could listen to Stan Freberg in the comedy slot everyday. It makes me laugh out loud. The perfect antidote when things are generally a bit rubbish. Where else would we ever hear those wonderful tracks. Thank you.

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  53. James on 20 February 2024

    I love everything aboutMusic Box: Simon’s relaxed and affable style, the choice of music (Dankworth today was brilliant) and probably most of all, I get so much identification as a fellow sore-kneed charity shop crate digger. Music Box is a real highlight of my day.

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    • Simon McLean on 20 February 2024

      Thank you very much – nice to meet a fellow sufferer of charity shop knee, there ought to be a support group! I’ve seen a few fans of Dankworth’s earlier work being rather dismissive of the ‘Off Duty ‘ album, but naturally I disagree – it took me years to find it too. Thanks for listening!

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  54. Natausha on 18 February 2024

    Absolutely enjoy the Soft Folkus program. It has me searching and looking up the artists presented and finding new favorites. Thank you!

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    • Roger Williams on 20 February 2024

      Comments like yours really give me a lift Natausha! Thankyou for being there and being part of our Soft Folkus Group.

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  55. David Purll on 18 February 2024

    Donovan, JoniMitchell and the Eclection …. great start to tonight’s progamme! Thank you Roger!!

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  56. Chris Knowles on 18 February 2024

    Just listened to Mark Stein’s show telling about Frank’s Strangers in the Night.
    I have the following quote in a gift from a friend:
    To do is to be. Plato.
    To be is to do. Sartre
    Do be do be do. Sinatra.

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  57. Karen on 18 February 2024

    Although i was born in the early 60s . I am not a big fan 9f 60s pop stuff, liking music that is much older instead. But there are a few pop tunes that i really love and Steve James has played them all today. And ive finally been motivated
    to hunt down that Martins Magic Sounds lp of the internet after weeks of thinking about it. What a great show today. Thanks Steve.

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    • Steve James on 18 February 2024

      Hi Karen, thank you for your comments and yes the Martin’s Magic Sounds LP is a lovely 60s period piece. How nice to know that someone else appreciates it too! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with it if you can track down a copy.

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  58. Suzy on 17 February 2024

    The world would be a better place if we all woke up to gentle Ed Wellman every morning. Ahhhhhh. Love your musical knowledge, your voice and your quips, Ed, as I lie awake from 6am onwards on weekend mornings. (And love ‘grumpy’ Andy during the week too.) Thank you, Serenade. We’re all out here listening and supporting. You’re all like old friends now. x

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  59. Dave from Sunny 😎 Donny!! on 17 February 2024

    Hi it’s Dave from sunny 😎 Donny again,
    Just like to say I have thoroughly , and I do mean thoroughly enjoyed Simon Mcleans show Dinner at Eight what a fabulous collection of songs and music for a Saturday evening.
    Keep up the brill work Simon!
    Looks like I’ll have to keep this show highlighted on my calendar for a PERFECT HOUR of great music.
    Thanks Simon
    👏👍😀

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    • Simon McLean on 17 February 2024

      Hello Dave, what a lovely thing to read, thank you so much for your kind words! Dinner At Eight is a real labour of love so it’s very gratifying you’re enjoying it. Thank you again!

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  60. Karen on 17 February 2024

    I dont always get the chance to hear the early morning gems of Sean Usher and Johnny Mac – because i have to sleep sometomes !- but with me and one of my pets being a bit poorly through the night they have been keeping me company all night. What great shows .. Thank you for the company and the fabulous entertainment.

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    • Johnny Mac on 17 February 2024

      Thank you, Karen, for your continuing support. Hope you both get well soon. Sean and I are always here at ‘the best time of the day’.

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  61. Steph on 15 February 2024

    So pleased to have discovered Serenade Radio. Listen on my smart speaker and the audio quality is very good, better than some commercial stations. Always my kind of music and filling a niche for us oldies after BBC Radio 2 no longer plays easy listening music. I am intrigued to know whether Music While You Work are new recordings or rescued from the BBC archives?

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    • Brian Reynolds on 15 February 2024

      Music While You Work was a live show which ran without a break from 1940 to 1967 and for most of this time was broadcast twice on weekdays and once on Saturdays. It had several revivals in the early 1980s and early 1990s. Most of the shows which you hear on Serenade Radio were originally broadcast ‘Live’ between 1958 and 1967 on the old “Light Programme” plus some editions from the revival series. The BBC didn’t keep any for posterity – so everything you hear has been privately preserved! Wouldn’t it be lovely if there were dozens of professional bands and orchestras actually broadcasting this music today! Sadly times have changed and today’s youngsters no longer get to hear this lovely music – unless they listen to Serenade Radio, of course!

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  62. Alan Richardson on 14 February 2024

    Such a range of music, always enjoy listening and those I recommend to – are converts too. West Country listener, who had it not been for seeing John Darvall was on here – would not have discovered such a great station. Thanks to all involved in Serenade.

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  63. Howard Roark on 14 February 2024

    Congratulations on 9 years to my favourite radio station . Listening all the way in the Caribbean .

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  64. Alan Jowett on 14 February 2024

    John Hellings, Hour of Jazz covers the whole spectrum of jazz genres. Its up there with the Best of Jazz which Humphrey Lyttleton hosted for many years on Radio 2. John’s programme is far better than Radio 2s Jazz Show with Jamie Cullum which has a heavy emphasis on the latest trends and is poorly presented.

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    • John Hellings on 20 February 2024

      Thank you Alan for your kind comments. Praise indeed! I do try and choose the music that suits those who identify with the music of the time. If it’s more modern, then the sound has to be complementary. So glad you’re enjoying what you’re hearing.

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  65. Sandra Shofner on 14 February 2024

    Happy Birthday 🥳 Serenade Radio ! Brilliant radio station, fully of variety, the greatest performers, and wonderful hosts 🎉 THANK YOU for filling our days with amazing music 🎶
    (Blessed Ash Wednesday, and Happy St. Valentine’s Day to all, as well! 🙏🏼)

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  66. David Small on 14 February 2024

    Happy birthday Serenade Radio thank you to all the presenters and thank you for the music on the very best Radio in the county.

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    • Andy Grahamme on 14 February 2024

      Fantastic achievement. I just couldnt imagine my listening day now without Serenade. So many terrific programmes…and as the great David Jacobs would say…all playing “our kind of music”…long may you continue!!

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    • Phil Creighton on 14 February 2024

      Happy birthday! Love listening – and making a monthly contribution to your running costs

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  67. Dave in London on 14 February 2024

    For the quizzical Mr Marriott today: the song Avalon co-written by Al Jolson has the words “I found my love in Avalon beside the bay”. It’s all about the island of Santa Catalina with its main town Avalon, about thirty miles off the coast of Long Beach California. It had a reputation for romantic escapes. Poor old Mr Jolson and his pals were taken to court by Giacomo Puccini’s publishers ‘cos the melody was said to resemble Puccini’s “And the Stars Were Shining”. Lots of money and subsequent royalties were awarded to Mr P’s estate.
    That was a fine version by Billy Ternent’s Orchestra you played today, ta v much.
    The Dinning Sisters do a highly acceptable rendition of “Santa Catalina, Island of Romance”, worth a listen.
    All the best to you.

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  68. peter paul mangan on 12 February 2024

    Listening to Andy Marriot playing Joyce Grenfell’s Nursery School,and i am transported back 60 years listening to this in junior and infants school,i can still picture the classroom now,happy days and memories.Thank you Andy.

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  69. Kevin MacManus on 11 February 2024

    I will be sending you a bill for all the hankies I am using listening to this lovely and touchy music. Matt Munro, like a few others, really gets to me. Keep up the good work.

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  70. Martyn Lees on 11 February 2024

    I used to be a huge Radio 2 fan back in the day,, that being the days of Terry Wogan, Ray Moore, Jimmy Young, John Dunn, David Hamilton et al.. Days long gone.. I gave up on Radio 2 years ago when it became a clone of Radio 1.. a souless rehash of many other stations.. I tried to give the likes of ‘Smooth Radio’, ‘Gold’, ‘Greatest Hits’ etc a go, but found them all to be repetitive copies of each other repeating the same songs ad infinitum.. AND THEN today I discovered ‘Serenade Radio’ purely by chance.. HA! wonderful.. My life is now complete!! Thank you for merely existing.. and playing Proper Music. Also for using what sounds like classic PAMS, and JAMS jingles.. Long may you thrive..

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  71. Mark Thompson on 10 February 2024

    Hello I’m thinking of buying myself a new DAB radio. Will I be able to get Serenade radio on it. Thank you for such a lovely radio station.

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    • Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 10 February 2024

      Hi Mark,
      I’m afraid the answer is no. DAB would cost us hundreds of thousands a year.
      Which would mean we’d be over-run with commercials to pay for it. That would lead to directors, boardrooms, take-overs and all that!
      I realise that we are rather limited by being online only but it allows us to run on a volunteer/donation basis and not get involved in “business”!
      Might I suggest a fancy smart speaker instead of a DAB radio, they can sound really nice, better than some DAB streams. Most, if not all, stations you’ll get on DAB have an online stream too…

      Thanks for getting in touch, glad to hear that you like what we do.

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  72. Edwin on 10 February 2024

    I am not happy with your Radio station.
    Since I discovered it this week I have wasted so much time listening to it. I so enjoy it that I now don’t do anything else except tune into it.
    I’m also upset that you never contacted me or made me aware of it sooner. Many thanks for such a lovely way to spend the day listening to your station. You’ve now got a convert.

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  73. Dave from at times sunny Donny on 10 February 2024

    A week has now passed since I accidentally came across this terrific radio station SERENADE and its great presenters.
    Unfortunately I am terminally ill with the big “C” so for me listening to SERENADE is a HUGE, HUGE tonic and a great medicine for me to listen to ALL the great singers and orchestral music that comes along the air waves, so please keep this FABULOUS MUSIC that keeps me refreshingly positive.
    Thank you ALL presenters
    My wholeheartedly best wishes to you all👍👏😀

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    • Andy Marriott on 10 February 2024

      Hi Dave,

      Very sorry to hear of your health issues.
      Delighted to hear that Serenade Radio is helping to keep your pecker up, as they say!
      We will most certainly do as you ask and continue to play all this fabulous and largely ignored music.
      All the best.
      AM.

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  74. Andy Grahamme on 9 February 2024

    The music Steve James plays is absolutely amazing…not to mention…cool…hip…and trendy. If you want to be in with the in crowd…then this is essential listening. I swear that somewhere between 7.30 and 10 I travel back to the late 60’s? There is no other way to start your Saturday and Sunday!!

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  75. RJPS on 8 February 2024

    Thank you, thank you for this music. As soon as this month’s Social Security check arrives, I promise to hit the donation button.

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  76. James Teichroew on 8 February 2024

    I just heard Andy Marriot say that there is nobody young around here. I have to correct that. I’m a 27 year old listening in America and I love the sounds on Serenade! I’ve been listening for the past couple years now and find this station a blessing. So, yes, you have one younger person who enjoys it around here. Thanks to Mark Steyn for introducing me to this wonderful place. It has made a music lover of me. I’ve listened to nearly all the content in 2023. Dance Band Days, Vic Groves, Dick Fisher, Peter Tomlinson, and Andy Marriot’s flagship show are among my favorites. I find the commentary worthwhile and enjoyable. I like it. I equally love the classic popular music you’ve introduced to me. I’ve learned to know many songs that I wasn’t familiar with. For instance I find the songs from the English catalogue, particularly British dance band music, charming. I also like hearing again some favorite old songs that I already happened to discover for myself over the past several years of my life. I have always enjoyed old time entertainment and I get to hear from that treasured era on here. Serenade is truly a refuge. May God bless everyone here!

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  77. Barbara Heathcote on 6 February 2024

    Thank you for playing Vic Damone tonight. Can I recommend his version of All things you Are, his voice at the end of the song is so beautiful, really reaches the high notes.

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  78. Suzy on 6 February 2024

    I’ve listened to Serenade all day, every day for months now. Like an old friend from an era when we weren’t put in listener categories by age and could all enjoy a wide range of quality easy listening music. Especially love waking up to gentle Ed’s dawn chorus at the weekend and funny Andy every weekday. Thanks everyone x

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  79. Helen on 6 February 2024

    It was lovely hearing Vera Lynn sing – There’ll Always Be An England this morning, Wonderful.

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    • Suzy on 6 February 2024

      Yes, wonderful … but sad too. As Andy said after, that’s a different England she was singing about.

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  80. Andy Grahamme on 5 February 2024

    Fantastic station..by far and away the best since the golden days of Radio 2 back in the 80s. In fact..exactly what Radio 2 should have become. Unfortunately they totally lost the plot…but now? Who cares!!

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  81. Dave Harwood on 5 February 2024

    Love it! Started listening on my computer and makes my day so much better………….THANKS

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  82. David on 5 February 2024

    Superb show tonight Roger!…gem after gem….cheers for that…did me the world of good 👍This programme deserves a repeat later in the week! Come on Mr. Marriott! Other programmes get replays so couldn’t you do the same for Soft Folkus?

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  83. Leo on 5 February 2024

    Here in Georgia would love to hear your program but I am not very computer knowledgeable I hope to be able to get it one day

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  84. Carole Jenks, Australia on 4 February 2024

    Love this radio station and listen to it every day in my home in Melbourne.

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  85. Lesley on 4 February 2024

    I have only just discovered Serenade but it transports me back to another less stressful world . A time when neighbours cared a time when you can hear clearly the lyrics of a song. A time of modesty and less narcissism less ‘look at me’. Thank you . you have calmed my world

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  86. Dave Phillips on 4 February 2024

    Dave from sunny Donny
    Today Saturday 3 February has been the first full day of listening to this great radio station SERENADE.
    It was a day full of terrific songs/ music from past decades, a sheer joy for all music lovers of our generations.
    Thank you all presenters for such an enjoyable day and hopefully more of the same.
    Regards
    Dave

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  87. Jackie Newark on 3 February 2024

    Absolutely love Serenade Radio, listen all the time. How did I ever live without it! Thank you.

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  88. Dave in Doncaster on 2 February 2024

    Hi just came along by accident finding Serenade Radio, I’m thoroughly enjoying the great music!
    Thank you.

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  89. Julia Wilson on 2 February 2024

    Listening to David Yarnall playing Beatles songs by Keely Smith, I love Beatles songs and I like Kelly Smith but this just doesn’t work. The tempo is wrong and it just doesn’t suit voice. Sorry but a NO!! from. Love the programme though.

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    • David Yarnall on 5 March 2024

      Hi Julia. A bit delayed with a reply but whilst you didn’t like the Keeley Smith track, I’m glad you enjoyed everything else. Music can be somewhat subjective but we do our best.

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  90. Linette on 2 February 2024

    I’m listening to Dick Fisher who has just played a Clifford T Ward song. I just wanted to say how much I love his songs, and hope to hear them again soon!!

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    • Dick Fisher on 3 February 2024

      Clifford is a much less well recognised songwriter/singer than he deserved. I interviewed him on a number of occasions (with his wife in attendance) and found him charming, unassuming and modest. Rare qualities in one so absurdly talented. Will try to include more of his lovely work in the future.

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  91. Adrian on 31 January 2024

    What a great Radio station you are. You play all the kinds of music I enjoy listening to especially Light Orchestral Music which you never hear on the radio much now.
    I just cannot believe there is a Radio station that play all this wonderful music from the past lots of what people have forgotten about. So it GOODBYE RADIO 2 FOR EVER.
    As I write this I am listening to music box how great to hear these Orchestra’s love it and the great singers on other programmes. Didn’t ever think a beautiful station would ever come.

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    • Simon McLean on 2 February 2024

      Hello Adrian – thanks for the nice words about Music Box. I’m always delighted (and a bit surprised) to hear when other people enjoy this music as much as I do! Thank you for listening!

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  92. Karen on 30 January 2024

    Loved the twaddle today… ” Ive got nothing against your right leg, but then again neither have you”… 😂😂In fact i started laughing as soon as i realised what it was going to be before they even started speaking. Brilliant stuff.

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  93. Robert Thomson, Australia on 29 January 2024

    I’m in Sydney and loving all the old tunes. Thank you Mark Steyn for tipping me off. 🙂

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  94. David Purll on 29 January 2024

    Roger,
    Thank you for the acknowledgement to the late Melanie on Sunday snd thanknyou also for my favourite track by Rumer and Jimmy Webb’s The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Judy Collins . Such a wonderful programme as always.
    Kind regards

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    • Roger Williams on 1 February 2024

      Hello David, thank you for your kind comments which are very much appreciated. I’m grateful too for your suggestions about music that I might feature. It is an interesting challenge putting two hours together and trying to get the balance right between the familiar and what I think of as more hidden gems.

      I know I won’t always get it right.

      Kind regards to you and Ruth and thank you for your support;

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  95. Pasquale Lorina on 27 January 2024

    Play More Bing Crosby ! It’s a GREAT station, somewhat like the old WPAT 930 in New York

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  96. Barbara Heathcote on 26 January 2024

    Great to hear Vic Damone regularly and yes please have him on album of the week.
    Also acts from the era of Robert Goulet, Jack Jones, Andy Williams etc can only be heard on Serenade Radio. Thank you.

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  97. David Hilton on 26 January 2024

    Sorry to hear you feeling bad, well done for keeping on. Have a restful weekend. All tthe best. Toodlepip.

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  98. MacBeth on 26 January 2024

    Could you please play more Jim Reeves?
    Would love to hear his versions of:Moon River, I Can’t Stop Loving You,Am I That Easy To Forget?,
    Wild Rose,I’m A Fool To Care,Why Do I Love You?

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  99. Warren on 26 January 2024

    From Canada. Burns Night Request…Not sure if any presenter would play a Peter Sellers song “The Hunting of The Haggis”
    Heard it on BBC sometime before 1982.

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  100. Dave in London on 25 January 2024

    An unusual play by Dick Fisher today – Clopin Clopant. Well, not unusual in your actual France where it’s a standard of the late forties and fifties. Ms Streisand was brave to have a go at it in English while retaining its French title which is one of those onomatopoeic things – the sound of someone with an ambling gait walking on cobblestones. Wandering aimless through life when recently abandoned by a lover. Thanks for playing it today Dick, you have reminded me of all the good versions in French, plus the Sinatra update of 1949 “Comme Ci, Comme Ça” which some might say offers a better translation of the writer’s thoughts. All the best to you.

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  101. Paul - Rye, East Sussex on 25 January 2024

    What a treat! Duke Ellington’s “Spanish Flea” – so good to hear this version again; thanks David Yarnall, always enjoy your show, the perfect whimsical afternoon accompaniment.

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    • David Yarnall on 27 January 2024

      Thank you Paul. I’m glad you enjoyed that track and it seems you enjoy all the others as well. Must see someone about my whimsicals!!

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  102. Steve in Worcs. on 25 January 2024

    Good afternoon Sernade community,

    I was listening into The Boss this morning at 8:00 m, and as the wonderful Mr.Ray Moore might have said, it seems you had a touch of the “rasping clack”. Well, I don’t know if the remedy as anothe Ray saying: ‘A pint of bitter in a warm glass, and a fist full of wet change thank you, barman.’ 😊 Either way, hope you’re feeling better soon, Andy.

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    • Adrian Long on 29 January 2024

      Nice to see someone actually remember Ray Moore he was a good pop jockey make laugh always.

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  103. Arthur on 23 January 2024

    Thank you for the Serenade spotlight with Edmund Hockridge. What a great voice. There is nowhere else we would get to hear him . Well done Serenade Radio. Thank you

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  104. Tom Colmey on 21 January 2024

    Serenade is such a fantastic concept. It has become an old friend who pops round to bring an oasis of calm (especially to the start of the day). I especially love early Sunday mornings……..a cuppa and Serenade Radio………..perfect. Long May it continue 👍

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  105. Nick Hingley on 21 January 2024

    Wow! I have just heard Dionne Warwick’s ‘Living in a Land of Paper Mache’ on Kevin’s show. I loved this record when it came out in 1970 and heard it a lot on Radio Luxembourg. However, I can’t remember hearing it on the radio since. Was still at school back then but had developed a taste for Bacharach & David work
    Always, plenty of surprises on Serenade and love the selections in Kevin’s shows.

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    • Kevin Taylor on 21 January 2024

      Hi Nick, I’m glad you enjoyed “Paper Mache” by Dionne Warwick. The Bacharach/David repertoire is immense and there are some really great selections as you know. Thank you for checking in and listening to Serenade Radio!

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  106. Armando Loni on 21 January 2024

    FAO: Steve James (Sunday Breakfast)

    Tempus Fugit…. “Come Alive”
    They were originally known as The Jensens. “Come Alive” was their one and only single.

    Thanks, Steve!!

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    • Steve James on 22 January 2024

      Thanks very much for the information, Armando. I always try to give a little background to some of the more obscure tracks I play, so that’s very helpful. Thank you for listening and for getting in touch!

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  107. Steve in Worcs. on 20 January 2024

    Hello Simon,

    Just having a look on the internet, and I see Nick Barbarossa and his Orchestra did make another album, called Sounds Ltd.

    There is a copy on eBay, it is in Germany, available to the UK, item number 354914414767.

    I hope this helps.

    Thanks as always to all involved for continued broadcasting excellence.

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    • Simon McLean on 22 January 2024

      Thank you, Steve – Nick Barbarossa is one of those fascinating curios, the music is wonderful but info on what it’s about is very elusive! I believe Nick is an alias for German musician Peter Moesser, who made many records under his own name in his home country. Thanks for listening, as always!

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  108. Bob Pfile on 20 January 2024

    Cindy asked why they called “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” and their ilk Spaghetti Westerns. As I recall, they were produced by Sergio Leone in Italy.
    Love listening to your station in Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA.

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  109. Andy Grahamme on 19 January 2024

    Just looked at the Saturday programme schedule. Great line up all day but special mention for Steve James…just amazing music…Jeff Owen…such a talented unique and entertaining presenter..and at midday…Stuart Linnell..superb presentation and simply the best music!! Serenade Radio? The best radio station by a country mile!!!

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  110. Paul Kennedy on 18 January 2024

    Hi David,
    Still tuning in your afternoon show each day at 9am here in Nova Scotia. Thanks for the nice mix of
    great singers, wonderful variety of songs, and your oft times (sometimes) witty banter. Your program is
    a flashback to the way personal radio used to be. Favorite singers include Cliff Richard, Petula Clark
    and Perry Como. Keep up the excellent work… take good care … Paul Kennedy

    Martin …… keep up the excellent work.

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  111. Gordon Davies on 18 January 2024

    Someone on FB told me to try your station and I’m hooked! I’m listening now, but do you play pre-war and wartime music too?

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    • Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 18 January 2024

      Hi Gordon,
      Glad you’ve found us, and like what you hear.
      We do play a fair amount of 30s and 40s music scattered across our general programmes.
      But for a real treat try tuning in on Saturdays at 7pm and Mondays at 9pm for a whole hour of nothing but 20s, 30s and 40s tunes. Its “The Dance Band Days” with Roger Williams, you’ll love it!

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  112. Vanessa Dowsett on 15 January 2024

    I do love this station and I have told many younger people about Serenade Radio and they too now love listening . Many thanks to all concerned, it makes my long wakeful nights so much shorter.

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  113. Karen on 14 January 2024

    Peter Tomlinson’s programme is such a delight on a Sunday afternoon. I cannot imagine a more perfect way to relax on a Sunday afternoon before the grind of another working week starts tomorrow. And he has such a lovely calm voice… I reckon if he read a story to us every night it might help lots of us sleep better 😉

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  114. Barry Trimmer on 14 January 2024

    I have just found your music station and am delighted with it. It’s many years since I have heard so many great tunes of my youth. Many thanks.

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  115. Martyn Bassey on 13 January 2024

    Many thanks to Sean Usher for the Late Show. Two hours of fabulous music and banter. Just perfect for this time of the day 😊

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  116. Jackie Newark on 11 January 2024

    Don’t know what I would do without Serenade Radio – thank you to everyone involved.

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  117. Alan Jowett on 10 January 2024

    Looking at the recent Facebook post with the weekday programmes from 9-10……..Excellent. This compares to the days of the Light Programme and the first couple of decades of BBC Radio 2. But while that station now only has a couple of decent shows and able presenters, Serenade Radio sets a high standard round the clock, seven days a week.

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  118. David Purll on 10 January 2024

    Roger,

    I don’t know whether if she’d fit your programme but could I suggest “Let the mystery be” by Iris Dement. Just been introduced to this lovely song

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  119. Martyn Bassey on 8 January 2024

    Fabulous music on the Kevin Taylor Show this Sunday. Must have been mind-blowing to be invited by the wonderful Keely Smith to sing a duet with her on stage. Many thanks Kevin.

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  120. Dave in London on 7 January 2024

    That nice chap Mr Marriot asked us to remind him, once the Christmas lights had all been put away, about Riem and Ruud de Wolf, better known to many as The Blue Diamonds. Here is your reminder alert Mr M! Their recently released compilation ‘Singles & B-sides 1959-1977’ fills in some of the songs missing on their Greatest Hits albums. But whatever you decide to choose, I’m looking forward to hearing them on Serenade Radio.

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  121. David Purll on 7 January 2024

    What a splendid show is Jeff Owen’s oldies show on Saturday mornings.. the bestof the currently available oldies’/60s Saturday shows by far. Hie doesn’t play the obvious but just a well curated and interesting selection of great music. Thanks Jeff

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  122. James Pickering on 6 January 2024

    For what it’s worth, I think Serenade Radio is actually a lot better than “radio as it used to be”. It’s consistently brilliant, all day, every day, which is more than can be said for the radio we grew up with.

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    • Edgar on 19 January 2024

      I’m not sure I’m replying to the right comment. Anyway, this music is better than what I used to listen to on radio stations. Most of the stations playing this style of music mixed it with more contemporary tunes, which was fine because that was what I was used to. Now, nearly all the stations in the States, even the ones I can find online, play only a few of these songs with the more contemporary sound.

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  123. John Taousanis on 6 January 2024

    To Jeff Owen,

    Dear Jeff,

    My wife and I would like to send a big thank you, from Salonica in Greece, for you wonderful program on Saturday mornings.
    It is the absolute highlight of our week, and we will not miss your show for the world.
    Please keep up the good work!
    Best regards from Greece.

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  124. Sue on 5 January 2024

    Thank you for the fabulous programmes on serenade radio, I used to listen to my local radio station but found they got rid of all the presenters i loved and replaced them with ……..well what can I say! certainly not my type of music! The Christmas music that you played during December was great to listen to and it was lovely that it didn’t stop on Christmas day, I really cannot say how much I enjoy serenade radio and am pleased that someone cares for the older generation and plays the music they like . Thank you so much one and all

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  125. peter paul mangan on 5 January 2024

    Andy talking about the winter of 1947,my late mother often talked about the winter of 1947,before my time but 1962/63 was a bad one too.We still had to go to school,in short trousers too.

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  126. GARY T. on 4 January 2024

    The TV show was the best yet. Delighted to hear that there will be more later in the year. Happy New Year.

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  127. Vanessa-Ann Dowsett on 2 January 2024

    I loved the TV show on New Year’s Day and was sad when it finished as a weekly slot. May I please ask if this programme will be repeated? Thank you Andy and all of the presenters for such an excellent station. Happy New Year to all at the station and the listeners.

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    • Serenade Radio on 2 January 2024

      Hi Vanessa-Ann, Andy did mention it at the end of the show. He will be back with a new series later this year.

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      • Vanessa-Ann Dowsett on 4 January 2024

        Thank you for your reply, my problem was that I missed the last 5 mins so I missed Andy’s good news. I am delighted , it does bring back so many memories

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  128. Janet on 1 January 2024

    I wish you all a very happy and healthy new year. I’d like to thank you all for all the music in 2023; I’m looking forward to more of the same in 2024.
    I’d particularly like to say thank you for the Soft Folkus shows on Sunday evenings, for the Dawn Chorus programmes on Saturday and Sunday mornings and for the Andy Marriott TV themes programmes. I wish some or all of these were available to listen again; is that possible?
    Lots of love and best wishes to you all.

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    • Roger Williams on 1 January 2024

      Hello Janet, I’m really chuffed that you like Soft Folkus and and the other shows you mention. I know that there is a demand for a “listen again” feature but I think Andy will say that the resources available to Serenade won’t allow for this step to be taken. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for Soft Folkus – if you have I shall do my best to follow them up. Happy New Year and thank you for your support. Roger W

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  129. David Hilton on 1 January 2024

    Enjoying all the themes, good memories. Any chance of ‘Dragnet’ and ‘Hill Street Blues’ themes, please?

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  130. Thomas on 1 January 2024

    Hi listening to your tunes from the island of mull in the Highlands of Scotland and liking the music.

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  131. Helen on 1 January 2024

    Happy New Year to everyone 🥳.
    Im looking forward to all the wonderful music on SR in 2024 🥂

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  132. Gary M on 31 December 2023

    Just discovered Serenade Radio, within only the last couple of hours through a roundabout mention on ‘X’ by Mark Steyn. Southern California listener here. After more than forty years, I again invested in a rather premium audiophile listening system (…several British components!) and only JUST NOW fully realized what a GOOD decision that was! This is such a delightful experience, with incredible and beautifully crafted recordings! At UK Time 23:25 I see that the New Year 2024 literally standing at your front door, ringing the bell. Be well, be blessed…and THANK YOU!

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  133. Peter Coulson on 31 December 2023

    Looking forward to tonight’s New Year’s Eve show with Andy Marriott, such a great presenter! He reminds me of the late great Ray Moore, who as I expect many of you know used to do a great New Years Eve show back in the day!🙂

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    • Martyn Bassey on 1 January 2024

      So many wonderful songs. Just perfect for welcoming in the New Year. Many thanks Andy. Best wishes for 2024. 😊

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  134. Anne W on 30 December 2023

    Happy healthy New Year and lots of SR 😎best station ever👏🏻😎 can’t imagine life without are wonderful
    Announcrs ❤️Andy any news when Mark Styne will be returning 🙏🏻🎊🎊🍷

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  135. Barbara Heathcote on 29 December 2023

    Happy New Year to all at serenade Radio, i have sent you a little gift in appreciation. you play a lot of my favourite artists.

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  136. Nick Hingley on 26 December 2023

    I would like to the echo the comments about the continuing Christmas music beyond Christmas Day. Having had to endure Christmas telly on Christmas Day, today I have been enjoying a ‘Christmas’ day on my own relaxing in the Festive spirit with Serenade Radio.
    I suspect, like many of a certain vintage, I remember when Christmas didn’t end at midnight on the 25th and like to observe the twelve days of Christmas. I can guarantee that my modest outdoor Christmas lights which were put up later than than the others in my road will be the only ones still lit at Epiphany/Twelfth Night – most won’t make it to new year’s eve. I remember as a child the Christmas parties and get togethers that often occurred on Boxing Day and beyond into early January and the special daytime programming on TV between Christmas Day and new year at a time when TV was usually confined to the evening; and that January 5th (or 6th – there were often debates about which on the radio Radio 4 or the Home Service – Cindy Kent may be able to elaborate) was a day of sadness when the decorations and tree came down and the gaiety was at an end.
    I note that Andy made a comment about the loss of the Twelve Days on today’s programme which chimed with me. That mainstream radio gives up on Christmas music after the 25th is mainly that they are beholden to their advertisers and it is this industry that has determined that Christmas now starts the day after Bonfire night and ends on the night of the 25th. On Boxing Day their advertising clients now have other products to flog. Of course the BBC gives up too – but they have long given up on the likes of us anyway!
    Anyway, Happy Continuing Christmas to all the team at Serenade Radio; thank you for this wonderful station; and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all!

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    • David Beaver on 28 December 2023

      Loved the Christmas Heroes show. A superb selection of music and presenters who were so much a part of my childhood and early adulthood. Better than most of the telly over Christmas. Please repeat next Christmas.

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  137. Brian Bunn on 26 December 2023

    Andy & Team, really enjoying the non-stop Christmas 🎄☃️ music. So good to hear quality retro songs and carols by different artists, many that I’ve not heard before, and the Christmas instrumentals are fantastic 😊 Also well done for continuing Christmas songs on Boxing Day when other Radio stations appear to be frightened to ! So pleased that you have kept to songs from 30’s/40’s/50’s/60’s etc, not 70’s, 80’s and modern, which are played to death on other stations. Enjoy the rest of your Christmas, and Happy New Year to all at Serenade Radio.

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  138. Roger Sweet on 26 December 2023

    Many thanks for beautiful Christmas music 🎶 including carols Christmas night/Boxing day. Keep it going please. When I was in Spain Christmas music carols etc were played on street tannoys from Advent November Epiphany January

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  139. Jackie on 26 December 2023

    What a Christmas present! I have only just found you. It is just like finding streams in the desert. People who speak English as they used to. What a treasure – thank you all so much, you have really put a smile back on my face.

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  140. Mark on 25 December 2023

    Happy Christmas to all at Serenade Radio, thank you to all the presenters and team who dedicate their time to make such great radio programs, keep up the good work, all the best for the New Year.

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  141. Wendy on 25 December 2023

    What a great days listening so far. And so much more to come. Lovely to be hearing Brian Savin as i started listening all day to SR after he had stopped broadcasting. And dance band days and Andy Marriott to come. You are spoiling us. Thank you.

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  142. Alan & Christine on 25 December 2023

    A Merry Christmas to all,especially to all at Serenade.The best Christmas Days listening for many a year.I mean a whole hour of Jimmy Young!That show alone was worth the donation I made.Thank you.

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  143. Anthony Parkin on 25 December 2023

    Serenade Radio making Christmas special. On my own today it could’ve been just another day like all the rest

    The music and friendship of those bringing it to us me is very much appreciated.

    So glad I am able to listen on this ancient mobile now that my lovely internet radio(its complicated)does everything but internet radio.

    Next year year I will looking into an alternative way to hear you again. And a new mobile. Also a tablet or laptop.

    It will hurt my pocket but the benefit to my wellbeing is immeasurable. And hopefully they will last for a decent amount of time.

    Thank you again and to all Serenade Radio listeners. A Happy Christmas too.

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  144. Heather Stone on 25 December 2023

    Merry Christmas to you all at Serenade and thank you for such beautiful music. A time of love and remembrance with the perfect background of Serenade. Simply the best ❤️

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  145. Barbara H on 25 December 2023

    Thank you to all at Serenade Radio for bringing us music from yesteryear and rekindling happy memories 🎄🎅xx

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  146. James Pickering on 25 December 2023

    Thank you to everyone who keeps Serenade Radio going over the festive season. Happy Christmas.

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  147. Tom Colmey on 25 December 2023

    Merry Christmas to you all at “Serenade!” – what a fantastic week it has been, thank you so much. Just wonderful Christmas music, each day. For me, listening to the different presenters has been like having old friends round and has often taken me back to special times in my younger days, a song, a memory. Well done and “Thank You” 🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻

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  148. Arthur on 25 December 2023

    I would like to wish everyone at Serenade Radio a very merry christmas. Thank you for bringing us back to radio as it used to be.

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  149. Helen on 25 December 2023

    Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas 🎄

    Thankyou Serenade Radio for all the Beautiful Festive Programmes, making Christmas radio truly Magical again⛄

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  150. Martyn Bassey on 24 December 2023

    Late Night Extra was absolutely brilliant. Many thanks to Steve James for digging up such amazing music from the perfumed garden 😊. I wish you a very Happy Christmas 🎄🧑‍🎄

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  151. Karen on 24 December 2023

    Wishing you a very happy Christmas Ed. Thank you for all the wonderful Dawn Choruses in 2023, long may they continue in 2024. Who needs sleep after all 😉

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  152. Anne W on 23 December 2023

    Merry Christmas 🌲and many blessings 🙏🏻Andy and all your wonderful announcers who bring joy to my day every day👏🏻 the music is the best in every way❤️ May God bless you all🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  153. Ian Hall on 23 December 2023

    Best Wishes to our favourite radio station and all its presenters. Excellent music selection, perfect intelligent chat and no adverts… You are much appreciated and long may you continue. See you in 2024.

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  154. Alan & Christine on 22 December 2023

    Re. my previous comment,I forgot to say Cindy Kent is just the icing on the (Christmas) cake.

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    • Cindy Kent on 26 December 2023

      Thank you so much! Always a pleasure to be part of your Christmas Day. (I like the idea of being the icing on the cake!!)😊Keep spreading the Serenade word!

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  155. Alan & Christine on 22 December 2023

    Thanks Andy and all at Serenade,where else could we hear little known Christmas tunes AND carols?The best Christmas radio ever.(Thanks also for playing my all time favourite,Nat King Cole My Little Christmas Tree.)
    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

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  156. Andy Grahamme on 21 December 2023

    Radio Heroes was a fantastic series…such great memories. Should be up for an award…looking forward to the Christmas Special. Then Jimbo sings!!! Just great…Srerenade Radio. the station of the year!

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  157. Peter Mangan on 20 December 2023

    Merry Christmas, Andy Marriott is very much like the great Ray Moore, a top presenter.🎙

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  158. Peter Coulson on 20 December 2023

    Serenade Radio………Radio Two reborn!, luv the Radio 2 style jingles!…I’m sure Ray Moore, John Dunn, Terry Wogan, Ed Stewart, Jimmy Young will be looking down and nodding their heads in approval😃😃

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  159. Jeff G on 20 December 2023

    That is excellent news that Hot Pipes is returning…it is a great show – and quite unique – even for Serenade radio! 😎👍

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  160. Ron Candy on 20 December 2023

    It is a fantastic radio station and it does bring back memories of the light program how I remembered it from when I was a child and Radios used to be on and there appear to be a lot of orchestra music and it was always entertaining so keep up the good work you guys and have a fantastic Christmas and Prosperous, 2024

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  161. Anne W on 19 December 2023

    What a treat today Cindy playing Christmas carols🙏🏻 what a real treat😎 can’t wait for tomorrow ❤️
    She is such a delight to listen to🤶

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    • Cindy Kent on 26 December 2023

      Thank you Karen. I loved doing it! Hope you had a Blessed Christmas and 2024 will be a good and peace-filled year for you. Keep listening😊

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  162. Karen on 18 December 2023

    I didnt hear the carols this morning but am listening this evening… And the chorale singing is so beautiful. Walking around the area where i live now its dark , people have their xmas lights on and im listening to it on earbuds. Just lovely . Thank you Cindy.

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  163. Andy Grahamme on 18 December 2023

    The Christmas offerings have been so refreshing on Serenade…obviously as always a lot of thought has gone into the music. Ive been reminded a lot of the Christmases past in my younger days. Thanks guys….and for all the great music you play all year. Its a joy to listen. From an old Radio 2 Producer…Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all xxxx

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  164. Jeff G on 17 December 2023

    What a fantastic show tonight from Kevin Taylor….the best mix of Christmas/Yuletide themed songs I’ve heard on the radio for years….thanks Kevin…..already looking forward to next weekends shows

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    • Kevin Taylor on 18 December 2023

      Thank you Jeff, I really appreciate your kind words. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year. Until next weekend, when we meet again. Cheers! Kevin

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  165. Martyn Bassey on 17 December 2023

    Really enjoyed the Steve James show again on Saturday night. Vashti Bunyan, Honeybus, and Dorothy Ashby were just three of the fab artistes featured last night. Many thanks.

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    • Steve James on 18 December 2023

      Thank you very much Martyn, I’m so pleased you like the music choices. The show really is a labour of love. Next weekend I’ll be including some rare tracks with a wintry feel which I hope you will enjoy. There will be a touch of frost in the perfumed garden…!

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  166. Karen on 17 December 2023

    Laying on the sofa in the dark with the Christmas tree lights on listening to the Dawn Chorus is pretty perfect. Thank you for the Messiah track. Beautiful. Happy Christmas Ed. Thank you for a brilliant show…you have made weekend lie ins a thing of the past.

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    • Ed Wellman on 17 December 2023

      Happy Christmas Karen, thank you for being part of the Dawn Chorus and your kind words. You’ve prompted me to get the tree decorated so I can do the same this week whilst listening to Cindy with her hour of carols from 6. Who needs a lie in anyway?!

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  167. Barbara on 15 December 2023

    It was lovely to hear Deanna Durbin tonight, I first her sing Nessun Dorma in the Film His Butler’s Sister before it became popular by Pavarotti.

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  168. Edward Marples on 15 December 2023

    Could anyone please tell me what Andy Marriot played as the vintage tune at 07.30am this Friday morning.

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  169. David Purll on 14 December 2023

    I really love John’s Jazz Hour… a superbly curated and presented selection of so much good music!

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  170. John Hutley on 12 December 2023

    As we approach the end of another year, may I heartily congratulate Andy and all the team at Serenade Radio for a superb 2023. The music is, of course, what attracts us in the first instance but undoubtedly, in my opinion, each and every one of the presenters deserve the highest praise for the obvious enthusiasm and dedication they put into their shows as well as the manner in which they communicate those assets to us, their listeners.
    Serenade Radio – the station where the presenters talk TO their audience not AT them!
    Best wishes to all of you and here’s hoping for a successful 2024.

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    • Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 12 December 2023

      Hi John,
      I think this is a case of very bad timing!
      We play Margaret Whiting songs every couple of days on Serenade Radio!
      Sooner or later we’ll play one when you are tuned in 🙂
      All the best.

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    • Anne W on 14 December 2023

      John Huggette hope you were tuned into John Darvalls show today 😊. Three in a row from Margaret Whiting😎 what a treat❤️ 👏🏻

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  171. Brian Bunn on 11 December 2023

    Hi Andy, really looking forward to your non-stop Christmas 🎄☃️songs 🎵 from next Monday 😊. Those songs from the 40’s/50’/60’s are such a refreshing change from the same rubbish played to death on other radio stations ! It’s so good to hear different versions of retro Christmas 🎄☃️ music by different artists, and the Christmas “instrumentals” are superb 😊.
    Keep up the good work Andy, your radio station is so appreciated. Happy Christmas 🎄☃️ to you and everyone else at Serenade

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  172. Martyn Bassey on 10 December 2023

    I don’t know where Steve James finds the songs for his Saturday night show. All I know is that I enjoy hearing these obscure gems. I really liked the Shona Laing song he played last night. Hidden treasures indeed. Many thanks Mr James 👍

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  173. Su Roys on 9 December 2023

    I have sent you a little something to keep you in tea and mince pies this festive season, in grateful thanks for the wonderful weekend Dawn Chorus. Merry Christmas to you all. Best Wishes, Su

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  174. Stephen Wassell on 8 December 2023

    Andy Marriott’s programme is a daily joy and I refuse to get up until I’ve heard the daily “nonsense” at 08.30. I love the way he always says “under the big W” after a Durante song and “that was ghastly!” following ” The Little Red Monkey”. You have brought a great deal of pleasure to someone who used to listen avidly to the Light Programme. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    PS. I too thought Ray Moore was an incomparably brilliant presenter taken far too young. God Bless him.

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  175. peter paul mangan on 6 December 2023

    Andy Marriott’s comments about Ray Moore were so true,he was a wonderful and much missed broadcaster,fortunately for us,Andy is top presenter too.

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    • Wendy on 8 December 2023

      That is so true Peter. When i was a student and really homesick ( a ‘few’years ago now😉) the brilliant Ray Moore was so important every day when i woke up. Setting the day perfectly. Andy is very much like him. So we re very lucky. I would love to hear a programme about Ray in the Radio Heroes series.

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      • David Yarnall on 13 December 2023

        Wendy, I worked with Ray Moore for a couple of weeks on Radio 2 in the mid 80s. Everyone moved up a slot so Ray followed me at the end of The Early Show and the first time I chatted to him during the handover from my programme to his was a wonderful moment. I had a chat with him in his studio off air and he was so generous in his comments and a lovely man. Every time I play any version of “For all we know” on my programme I think of Ray. Great guy, top broadcaster and so missed.

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  176. Hazel on 6 December 2023

    The Billy Cotton Band Show will bring back memories! How about some Uncle Mac Children’s Favourites & Housewives Choice and Workers Playtime too,oh and could Sing Something Simple on Sundays last an hour as half hour is too short. Love all the old programmes I grew up with on the Light Programme as it was back then. Love Serenade Radio & I’m so glad you don’t have adverts like commercial radio.

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  177. john Harrison on 5 December 2023

    up to recent times we had a splendid radio programme from Radio Lancashire hosted by Gerald Jackson called Unforgettable which played a similar genre to yourselves.This programme was axed by the BBC after being a success for nearly 20 years and whilst I understand that thier problems were caused by this wretched government I still agree with your mission statement that they kind of music I like has disappeared when presenter have died or retired no Dewi Griffiths, Ronnie Hilton, Alan Keith,and many more So I was delighted to find you I will recommend you and am now asking for my licence fee to be rescinded, officially because I am over 75, but really because the BBC no longer represent my taste and consequently no longer value for money and when that is approved I will share it with you, because having volunteered in our community for 20 years I know how tigh.t money can be

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  178. Ian (Leicestershire) on 5 December 2023

    Three consecutive miserable weather Monday afternoons (20th & 27th Nov & 4th Dec) each one brightened up by the wonderful offerings from John Darvall. From Blue Tango on the 20th to All in the World by Kathy Kirby just now (Yes, I know its Tuesday today!) These 3 hour broadcasts are the longest on Serenade each day but John certainly keeps the standard high ! as indeed do all of your presenters !

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  179. Nick Hingley on 4 December 2023

    Really enjoyed Soft Folkus Sunday 3 December.
    Re suggestions for Christmas theme songs I suggest ‘River’ by Joni Mitchell.

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    • Roger Williams on 5 December 2023

      Hello Nick,

      Lovely to hear from you. Excellent suggestion! I’ll schedule it for Christmas Eve and may even slip it in this week too. Can’t have enough Joni!

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      • Nick Hingley on 26 December 2023

        Hello Roger
        Great to hear Joni – and first up a couple of weeks ago! – and then again on Christmas Eve. Great selection whilst waiting for Santa to arrive. Enjoyed the seasonal Dance Band Days too (rever miss the programme and often think of dear old Malcolm Laycock.) Happy New Year!

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  180. John Abbott on 4 December 2023

    We often wake in a cloud this time of year. At two thousand feet above sea level in the Great Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina USA the heavenly vistas are completed with the heavenly sound of Sernade Radio! Thank you!

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  181. Arthur on 3 December 2023

    How lovely to hear ‘and the glory of the lord’ on Ed”s show this morning. I am constantly amazed by the diversity of music played on this little gem of a show.

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    • Ed Wellman on 3 December 2023

      Thank you, Arthur. Glad you enjoyed the Handel chorus, it tootles along with a nice bounce doesn’t it. Shortly will adding some new ‘gems’ (I hope) to the Dawn Chorus music library. Stay warm and extra mugs of coffee all round for dawn choristers today I think!

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  182. Sandra Shofner on 3 December 2023

    ✨ Happy Anniversary ✨
    May you and your wife be richly blessed with many more wonderful years ahead! Greetings from Fort Lauderdale, Florida 🌴☀️

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    • Stuart Linnell on 3 December 2023

      Sandra, how lovely of you to send your message for my wife and I. Good of you to get in touch, I hope all is well in Fort Lauderdale, and that you enjoy listening to Serenade Radio.

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  183. Alan Jowett on 2 December 2023

    There are so many genres catered for on Serenade Radio. Perhaps you might occasionally feature selections by brass bands as many Radio 2 listeners are still missing programmes like Listen to the Band. I enjoy tracks by big bands that feature excellent brass players but as Christmas approaches you might play some festive music by say a Salvation Army band or a similar line-up.

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  184. Martyn Bassey on 2 December 2023

    Brilliant entertainment throughout the early hours of Saturday. Many thanks to Sean Usher, Ed Wellman, and Johnny McAtasney. 👍😊

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  185. Anthony Parkin on 2 December 2023

    Why now. My expensive internet radio won’t access internet radio. It could but the manufacturer’s partner has started asking for a monthly subscription fee.

    And without you cannot access any internet radio. So the radio is now a doorstop.

    Now to decide if I pay up. Look at smart speakers or some other alternative. Simplistic. It seems I can buy two and set them up so one plays the left sounds and the other the right. Creating stereo.

    Then other option seems to be you buy one and with the right cable relay the sound through PC speakers. A hi-fi.

    Ironically I think that I can connect a smart speaker to this obsolete radio and play it through its speakers.

    I hope I am back soon…missing you.

    (My phone is ready to die too)

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    • Anthony Parkin on 2 December 2023

      Temporary reprieve. Just to get my hopes up. Why did I try the radio 24 hours later. Everything is working again. Even limited use would work for me if some features are withdrawn. Happy for now.

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  186. Andy Grahamme on 2 December 2023

    Stuart Linnell…Saturdays at noon. Such a smashing programme. The music is always a delight and Stuart has a lovely style of presentation. Serenade Radio is just an absolute joy!

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    • Stuart Linnell on 3 December 2023

      Andy, thank you so much for your kind words about the weekend show, and thank you for listening.

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  187. Lorraine Bullock on 2 December 2023

    I listen to Jeff Owen every Saturday morning from Spain and love his humour. I just want to wish him well again soon from his laryngitis. Look forward to having you back next week, Jeff x

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  188. Karen on 1 December 2023

    Love the comment about Christmas lists Dick. My husband only says ‘ surprise me l’ when i ask . But he apparently needs me to tell him what i want !!

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  189. David Bownes on 29 November 2023

    Dick Fisher just played “The show is Over” and he couldn’t find who wrote it , it was Petula Clark , one of the many songs she wrote

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    • Dick Fisher on 29 November 2023

      Thank you David. Quite often the internet will suggest that a performer actually wrote a song they’re associated with, so I treat such info carefully! I wasn’t aware of Pet’s songwriting skills, but your comments have inspired me to do some more reading about her career.

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      • David Bownes on 29 November 2023

        She wrote or co-wrote over 75 songs , some were by herself , some with others such as Tony Hatch. A lot were in French, she also put English lyrics to French and German songs and vice verse, a very talented lady and a lovely person
        Really enjoy your show and all the information surrounding the songs and singers that I never knew

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  190. Nick Hingley on 27 November 2023

    I have just listened to the repeat of Dance Band Days and can confirm that The Seekers did indeed record ‘Open Up Them Pearly Gates’. It is on either the B side of ‘I’ll Never Find Another You’ or ‘Morningtown Ride’ (I rather think the former) though I would have to dig out my box of 45s to confirm which. Actually, it’s not surprising that The Seekers should have recorded it as they started out as a gospel-cum-folk style group – the turning point in their popularity being their involvement with Tom Springfield.

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    • Alan Jowett on 2 December 2023

      One reason that The Seekers put traditional folk songs such as Open Up Them Pearly Gates on their B sides was that by lifting the arrangement under their own names they earned royalties which would be the same as for the the composer of the A side.

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  191. Alexander Gleason on 27 November 2023

    To Adrian Jackson – I expect many have mentioned it, by now. Alan Perry is of course a pseudonym for the great Ernest Tomlinson- founder of the Light music Society and composer of the classic ‘Little Serenade’ plus over 200 other lovely pieces of light music, under his own and other nom-de-plumes

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  192. Angus on 27 November 2023

    Listening from the US southwestern desert and this is the best internet radio ever. I especially loved Soft Folkus today. Thanks and my best to everyone that makes this listening experience possible.

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    • Roger Williams on 27 November 2023

      Angus, thank you for your kind comments, which are much appreciated – I enjoy putting Soft Folkus together with a mix of older material and the occasional newer release. Feel free to suggest artists that you think might suit the show. Roger W

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  193. Ian Hall on 26 November 2023

    Another great Soft Folkus… Roger Williams has really captured the mood for a relaxing Sunday evening. I know nothing about the folk scene but I do enjoy this show immensely. Thanks.

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    • Roger Williams on 27 November 2023

      Ian, that is such a lovely comment! You may find this strange but I have an immense amount of difficulty defining what folk music is. I’m very much guided by my own ears and a fair bit of the show goes beyond what many would count as folk. I do try and create a certain mood on a Sunday night and I’m sure I don’t always get it right. Comments like yours meanso much, especially as I sometimes play music that no-one else will. Roger

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  194. Brian Reynolds on 26 November 2023

    Being old enough to remember the ‘Golden Age of Light Music! on radio and the regular live broadcasts by light orchestras and ensembles, I was bound to regard Adrian Jackson’s series “Evergreen” as essential listening.
    On Friday, he played us a piece by Alan Perry (perhaps an unfamiliar name to many listeners) Well, Adrian might be interested to know that “Alan Perry” was the pseudonym for one of light music’s “legends” – Ernest Tomlinson!

    Ernest once told me that he used the name on pieces which (he felt) fell below his usual standard! Actually I thought that some of them were amongst his best! I mentioned to him a particular favourite “Mississippi Melody”. He responded “Oh – that was easy!”. I responded “for you, maybe- but most people would not know where to start!”
    Give it a try-Adrian!

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  195. David Purll on 26 November 2023

    Roger, if you could include it sometime in the next few editions, how about ” That’ll be Christmas ” by Thea Gilmore, thank you …

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    • Roger Williams on 27 November 2023

      Hi David, that sounds like a great suggestion, thank you. I’ll be doing Soft Folkus on Christmas Eve and will probably introduce seasonal songs the week before as well. Hope you’re well, don’t overdo it eh?

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  196. Sandi on 25 November 2023

    Thank you for playing Perry Como (‘Papa Loves Mambo’)! Happily listening in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (U.S.A.). Thank you very much for such great programming. Very best wishes to you for a safe, healthy, and wonderful holiday season.

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    • Johnny Mac on 25 November 2023

      Thank you, Sandi, for listening to our night-time programmes and best wishes from this side of the pond.

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  197. Mark Lees on 22 November 2023

    Hi Guys,
    Just had to send you a message to say how much i love being tuned into Serenade Radio 24/7! I have always been a massive fan of Easy Listening Music and a friend pointed me in the direction of your amazing station, the dial has not moved since then on my radio! You are playing my kinda music all day so enjoy all your shows right across the easy listening genre i am hearing music and songs that you will never hear on any other station who needs the BBC when we have Serenade Radio! Back to the great days of Radio 2 i always tuned into the likes of Benny Green, David Jacobs, Alan Dell, Family Favourites, Friday Night Is Music Night remember them, and my all time favourite presenter the late great Desmond Carrington with his “All Time Music Greats” – So to now have you on my Radio every day is just sheer bliss nothing like this on the Air Waves anymore so a BIG BIG Thank you to Serenade Radio and all your amazing presenters you are doing a stellar job and i have passed the word around all my friends to recommend your brilliant station. I smile because everyday it’s just like listening to my record collection on the Radio! Keep up the good work i am staying with you all the way bringing so much listening pleasure to us all its most definitely “Our Kind Of Music” – Mark Lees – Wallasey – Wirral.

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    • Steve in Worcs. on 23 November 2023

      Hello Mark,

      A fellow radio fan here, and you’ve mentioned the names of Titans there that I loved listening to😎 Did you catch the Radio Heroes series of 6 programmes in the Summer, presented by Peter Tomlinson? I missed two of them, and unfortunately, the station licence doesn’t allow for a ‘catch-up feature’ (as I understand it), so I would love to hear a repeat! There is talk of a second series. What a station this is! 😎

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      • Andy Marriott on 23 November 2023

        There will be a Radio Heroes Christmas Special on Christmas day at 5pm. It will feature all of the ‘heroes’ of series one in festive mood.
        Series one will be repeated on Thursday evenings at 9.30 beginning on January 4th.
        Series two is planned for later in 2024.

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  198. Karen on 19 November 2023

    What a great soft folkus tonight. Duncan Brown, Janis Ian, Fairport Convention, Nineberrow to name but a few and to cap it all one of my favourite songs Persuasion by Richard and Teddy Thompson. Thank you Roger. Fabulous
    show. By the way…. India Electric Co. have a new single out called After the Flood… it’s very good.. 😉

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    • Roger Williams on 22 November 2023

      Thanks Karen, your support means a lot. It still feels like a challenge keeping the show fresh each week. But there again I’m still building up the Soft Folkus library. More suggestions welcome!

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  199. Steve in Worcs. on 18 November 2023

    Another superb Dance Band Days show, Roger, for which thanks so much again (and The Boss of course!)

    Simon up next….😎

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    • Roger Williams on 22 November 2023

      Thank you Steve. I can’t stress enough that Dance Band Days is very much a team effort. I provide the voice but John Wright is the expert behind the scenes – and that man Marriot has something to do with it too!

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      • Steve in Worcs. on 25 November 2023

        Hello Roger, yes perfectly understood, I usually include ‘anyone associated with the programme’ but I seem to have been remiss on this occasion. Apologies to anyone I may have missed.

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  200. Karen on 18 November 2023

    What do you do when your mind is racing and sleep is eluding you? … you stay awake and listen to Serenade Radio, that’s what you do. Thank you Dick Fisher, Simon Maclean, Sean Usher and now Johnny Mac. It’s been brilliant so far … And the night would be very long without you .

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    • Johnny Mac on 18 November 2023

      Hi Karen. A Little Night Music would be very lonely without your good self! Thank you for tuning in to me and my meanderings!

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    • Martyn Bassey on 18 November 2023

      Great comment. I always look forward to listening to all these fab shows on Saturday morning. Thanks Johnny for playing Human Jungle by John Barry. I have the series on DVD! 😃

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      • Johnny Mac on 18 November 2023

        Good ol Herbert Lom. More than just Dreyfuss. Many thanks again for your support, Martyn. Until next Saturday at 3am – the best time of the week!

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  201. Martyn Bassey on 17 November 2023

    Thanks to John Darvall for a great show today and three of the best from Edna Savage. What a fabulous singer she was.

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  202. Carole Jenks on 17 November 2023

    Do you broadcast from a studio or from your homes – love it all the way from Australia

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    • Andy Marriott on 17 November 2023

      Hi Carole,
      We all present our programmes from the comfort of our homes, in some cases sat up in bed!
      Being funded by donations we could never afford premises and all that posh studio equipment.
      I hope you don’t feel that SR sounds in anyway amateurish as a result of the tight budget…
      All the best,
      AM.

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        • Serenade Radio on 24 November 2023

          Like most things nowadays its an online/digital database and it is vast. The presenters do have to ‘go into it’ to look through all the music we have available.

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      • Ohio Paul on 18 December 2023

        Just occurred to me, Andy, the USA and England or two countries sharing a common Songbook. God Bless, Merry Christmas.

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  203. Mary Cobb on 16 November 2023

    I love your station— I’m listening all the way from sunny California USA.Im 60 and I love crooners, Big Band and swing music. Keep playing the music of our lives.
    Mary Cobb—Elk Grove, CA

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  204. Barbara Heathcote on 14 November 2023

    Hi Andy, listening to Bobby Darin ‘Somewhere’. took me back to being a teenager and madly in love with PJ Proby as he sang it as well. I had his EP with Hold Me, even though no record player so had to take round to friends houses. I also loved Wayne Newton, I was a strange child 🤣

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  205. Jeff on 14 November 2023

    David Yarnall’s whimsical, laid back presentation and wonderfully varied choice of music is a daily treat. You won’t find a better afternoon show on UK radio…

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  206. Martyn Bassey on 13 November 2023

    Fabulous Kevin Taylor Show last night. What a thrill to have met and spoken to the wonderful Jo Stafford. Many thanks Kevin 👍🙂

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  207. Nicky Crouch on 11 November 2023

    Having just returned home from playing the oboe in two Armistice Day ceremonies here in France, I am really enjoying the British “remembrance” music with Vera Lynn, Nimrod, I vow to thee my country etc.
    Very emotional.

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    • Martyn Bassey on 11 November 2023

      Very true. Stuart Linnell gave a lovely tribute I thought . Moonlight Serenade gets me every time.

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      • Anthony Parkin on 11 November 2023

        Lately. I have taken to an Armistice ceremony that is very low key. But holds a lot of meaning and history.

        I drawn to it and feel a connection to my Mum and Dad. It is performed close to where the UK railways were said to have begun. And George Stephenson and Timothy Hackworth lived.

        Afterwards we had coffee and a chat. And I was surprised to be invited to have a whisky and toast Absent Friends.

        I am looking forward to hearing all of today’s programmes I have missed overnight and I am listening to this evening’s programmes too.

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        • Martyn Bassey on 11 November 2023

          Sounds like a very enjoyable day. Hope you manage to listen to the programmes you missed earlier. I’m listening to Kevin Taylor now and Steve James later on 😊

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  208. Martyn Bassey on 11 November 2023

    Wonderful entertainment throughout the early hours this Saturday morning. Many thanks to Sean Usher, Johnny Mac, and Ed Wellman.

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      • Martyn Bassey on 11 November 2023

        To hear Sam Cooke singing A Change Is Gonna Come keeps me going! Thanks for playing that Johnny. Absolute classic. 👍😊

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  209. Barbara Heathcote on 10 November 2023

    Hi Andy thank you for playing Vic Damone again. I did close my eyes and remember how lucky I was to see him 4 times. Not sure if this would be too long for the 8.30 nonsense slot but the Bob Newhart introducing Tobacco monologue is very funny.

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    • Karen on 10 November 2023

      I have that Bob Newhart track on an lp Barbara… My dad used to love it. And i found the lp recently in a charity shop and so have been reminded how funny it is.

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      • Andy Marriott on 17 November 2023

        I have played it in the past, and as you say it is rather long.
        I’ll dig it out again soon.
        AM

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  210. Arthur on 8 November 2023

    What a lovely album of the week this week. Roger Whittaker was such a wonderful singer . Thank you. So lovely in fact i have bought a copy.

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  211. Tom Ashmore on 6 November 2023

    Vic Groves playing my favourite vocalist Sarah Vaughan plus my favourite country singer Bobby Bare made a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon. Peggy Ann Ellis had Vic playing the rare ones. Great programme.

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    • Vic Groves on 6 November 2023

      Thank you Tom. Very kind of you. Just been reading “Queen Of Bebop” biography of Sarah Vayghan. Pleased you like the country track.

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  212. Anne Wade on 5 November 2023

    Remember remember the fifth of November gunpowder treason and plot😳 Guy and the bonfire 🔥
    Used to love ❤️those far away days when things were soooo carefree 😎

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  213. David on 4 November 2023

    Thank you for your lovely programme today and for playing the much missed Harry ,Nilsson today. Is it just me or is there a melody similarity between “I ‘m always chasing rainbows” and “just loving you” by Anita Harris….??

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  214. David Beaver on 3 November 2023

    I have loved the Andy Marriott’s Halloween Party this week. A truly entertaining show that was incredibly well compiled with some really well researched clips of plays and readings mixed with appropriate and varied music. It should be an annual broadcast and I highly recommend it as the perfect Halloween entertainment.

    Thanks for broadcasting this.

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  215. Peter on 2 November 2023

    You do play excellent Music, never hear it anywhere else on the radio. A real Light and Easy station. I listen when on my PC as I have a Hi Fi amp connected to it with proper floor standing hi fi speakers, so it sounds really good.

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  216. Cindy Kent on 2 November 2023

    Doing very boring housework and listening to the lovely Dick Fisher is really helping! Thanks for the music and the chat

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  217. Wendy on 2 November 2023

    Wow. Jonathan and Darlene Edwards… Fabulous. But are we sure its Jo Stafford and not my mother? I am sure i grew up hearing that beautiful singing voice 😂

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  218. Anne Wade on 31 October 2023

    I remember when the Brits used to celebrate 🎉 penny for the guy and bonfire 🔥 night 🎃😎
    And mischievous night😀😃 pushing the guy in the pram🤡

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  219. Karen on 31 October 2023

    Thoroughly enjoying tonight’s Halloween show with Andy. The combination of stories and music we dont often hear along with old favourites is very entertaining… let’s hope there are no nightmares from the stories😉

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  220. Dave on 30 October 2023

    I enjoy many of the programmes and presenters that are broadcast on Serenade Radio. In particular, however, a real favourite is that of the Andy Marriott Programme. Whilst I enjoy his whole show I do look forward to the 8.30 slot. Twaddle etc. However I haven’t heard, at least, for some time the wonderful recording of Joyce Grenfell as a school teacher with all that that entailed, I should be very grateful to hear this once again. It really does bring a smile to my face.

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  221. Peter Tomlinson on 30 October 2023

    I have just been reading the many tributes to my great friend and erstwhile radio colleague Brain Savin. For those of you who didn’t catch my programme yesterday I said that we paid our final respects to Brian on Thursday afternoon in a packed crematorium in Solihull outside Birmingham. Brian was a man of eclectic musical tastes, he especially loved the music from the great American Popular Songbook which this radio station keeps very much alive: a radio station Brian helped to bring into being nearly 10 years ago. We entered the auditorium to the sounds of “Soave sia il vento” from Cosi Fan Tutte and left to the strains of the Beach Boys and “God Only Knows”. I ended my show with Ella and “East of The Sun, and West of The Moon” One of his favourite artists singing one of his favourite songs. He is now at peace. Thank you Brian.

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  222. Martyn Bassey on 29 October 2023

    Fabulous music on the Dawn Chorus with Ed Wellman this morning. Also the Steve James programmes this weekend were hugely enjoyable. Great to hear a Françoise Hardy song on the radio too. Many thanks to you both 🙂

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  223. Anne Wade on 29 October 2023

    I was listing to Stuart Saturday show this evening as I always do👏🏻 and in the middle SR started playing light music😳 Hope everything is well with Stuart🙏🏻 love his show 😎

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    • Anthony Parkin on 29 October 2023

      Anne,
      Its all to do with the clocks going back the hour. The first transmission at midday is three hours but the repeat would need to be four hours long so an hour of music is inserted.

      Then when its possible to resume and the times match up the programme starts again.
      I kept falling asleep earlier in the day so I have been listening overnight but I often do. 😊

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      • Karen on 29 October 2023

        Thank you for that explanation Anthony. I was intrigued to know what would happen and tried to stay awake as i am often awake in the night… But typically on this occasion fell asleep.!

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  224. Clifford Chambers on 28 October 2023

    Dear Serenade Radio Team, We listen to the station most of the day finding it ideal being free from news, weather reports and painful adverts, however not advert free completely when connecting with the smart speaker, most of the time the first thing we endure is an advert for another radio station and then two adverts to follow. I realise that for the rest of the day there are no more unless it is for some reason disconnected and when it comes back on again the aforementioned are included for the first few minutes. Is this normal please? I usually mute the sound until i know they are finished. I would appreciate your feedback on this matter but other than that, Serenade Radio is the best thing since sliced bread (so long as it’s wholemeal!!!)

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    • Serenade Radio on 28 October 2023

      Hi Clifford sorry to hear you are having problems with your Smart speaker. If you vist our ‘Tuning In’ page and look at the FAQ the first question is how do I bypass Tune-in adverts on my smart speaker. That should solve the issue. If you are still having problems please drop us a line via the contact form and we will try to help you further.

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      • Clifford Chambers on 30 October 2023

        Hi Team, Thank you for your very swift reply advising to visit your ‘tuning in’ page which I did and HURRAR! SUCCESS! No further adverts. Thank you very much indeed.

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    • Stuart Linnell on 4 November 2023

      Thank you Sue. Just catching up with my messages. So kind of you to get in touch.

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  225. Brian Reynolds on 27 October 2023

    As someone with a lifetime passion for light music, I am enjoying Adrian Jackson’s “Evergreen” every Friday at 9.00pm. Last week he played a track from Sydney Thompson’s Old Time orchestra, which broadcast for many years. Adrian might be interested to know that, whilst Thompson eloquently presented his radio programmes and organised his orchestra, he did not actually conduct his musicians- as he was a championship dancer – but not a musician. That task fell to Louis Voss for many years and subsequently to Leon Young and Ronald Hanmer – all familiar names to radio listeners of the period. For some reason this fact was rarely mentioned, either on air, or in the Radio Times. I once said to a now deceased producer that someone as distinguished as Louis Voss must have been irked by this – but I was told “he was too much of a gentlemen to complain!”
    I must say that, having met many conductors of the era, the light music profession was abound with ‘gentlemen’ !

    Keep up the good work Adrian!

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    • Adrian Jackson on 28 October 2023

      Thank you for your kind comments Brian and for the interesting information about Sydney Thompson, I’ll be sure to include this in a future programme. Thanks for listening to Evergreen.

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  226. Barbara Heathcote on 26 October 2023

    Hi Andy, great programme tonight as always, thank you for for Vic Damone ❤️. John Gary and Arthur Prysock are new to me. Don’t know where you find them. David Whitfield was a regular on the radio growing up and mum’s favourite singer.

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    • Andy Marriott on 29 October 2023

      Hi Barbara, Thanks for your kind words. I’m glad that you are enjoying discovering “new” singers with us on SR.
      Plus remembering good times with your Mum. That’s what Serenade Radio is all about. All the best.

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  227. Martyn Bassey on 26 October 2023

    Hi Andy. You played Cheek To Cheek by The Pasadena Roof Orchestra today. I believe the vocalist is John “Pazz” Parry. Hope this is of help to you.

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    • Andy Marriott on 29 October 2023

      Thanks for the info Martyn, I shall try to remember that for next time. What are the chances? 🙂

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  228. Bob Chapman on 26 October 2023

    Dick Fisher
    The song you played came forth and. has lasted but what won has it lasted as long. Love your show always a great programme

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    • Dick Fisher on 27 October 2023

      Hi Bob…you’re referring to the San Remo Festival entry I think. All I have to do is remember the year or the song and I should be able to track down the winner!

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    • Brian Reynolds on 26 October 2023

      Edgar -Music While You Work never had a DJ. It was a twice-daily programme of uninterrupted dance or light music which ran for 27 years without a break – and was subsequently revived several times There were two daily editions – usually broadcast ‘live’. What you were listening to wasn’t a CD – it was a half-hour broadcast from the Maida Vale studios given by one of hundreds of musical combinations utilised over the years. Glad you liked it!

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  229. Arthur on 25 October 2023

    Today’s music while you work wih the Don Lusher big band is wonderful. Definitely up there as one of my favourites.

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  230. Sue on 24 October 2023

    Fabulous station, found by accident last week, no longer listen to local radio, I now tune into serenade radio every day, certainly my kind of music, well done everyone.

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  231. Wendy on 23 October 2023

    Thank you for playing the norman candler tune je pleure sur un air de bach. I first heard it on david yarnalls show some months ago and it has become one of my absolute favourites.

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    • Annette Pender on 23 October 2023

      I’m fine thankyou Victor living alone in the rural Scottish Borders with my two dogs, art studio and music! Teaching art to vulnerable adults and they just love this music and reminiscing about the old days and good times. Nothing like a bit of nostalgia

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  232. Jack Messina on 22 October 2023

    So happy to have discovered this station! Wonderful selections of music and excellent DJs. Love Joni James and Perry Como was best. He also was a neighbor here in Florida. Thank you and please keep up the good work.

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  233. Martyn Bassey on 21 October 2023

    Three hours of fabulous music on the Johnny McAtasney show. Thanks Johnny for playing the songs by Joni James. I think she was a wonderful singer and it was great to hear her on Serenade Radio. Many thanks once again.

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    • Johnny McAtasney on 21 October 2023

      Thank you, Martyn, for nominating Joni as my Artist of the week on A Little Night Music. And bravo for tuning in and spreading the word about the best time of the day!

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  234. Martyn Bassey on 21 October 2023

    I enjoyed listening to the Sean Usher Late Show today. Great music and good company for this time of the day. Many thanks Sean.

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  235. Barbara Heathcote on 20 October 2023

    Really enjoy your programme Andy, you play songs by people I’ve never heard before, eg Vic Dano and Andy Russel, until I found Serenade Radio. . Tonight’s “nonsense” by The New Christie Minstrels is one of my favourites.

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  236. Karen on 18 October 2023

    Stan Freberg. 😂😂😂😂 He is always so brilliant. Never fails to cheer me up. I have been saying this since i started listening to SR but i think i will definitely get one of his records to listen to more. Great choice today.

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  237. Rachel on 17 October 2023

    My 91 year old Grandfather loves this station ❤️ he finds it very comforting after a difficult few months. Keep up the fantastic work 👏🏻

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  238. Barbara Heathcote on 17 October 2023

    Great show tonight as alwaysAndy. I wonder how many were singing Mud Mud Glorious Mud 🤣

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  239. Glenn on 17 October 2023

    My favourite radio station. Nothing else even comes close. Beautiful music, friendly presenters, no ads. Fantastic! ❤️

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  240. Rita on 16 October 2023

    Just love listening to Serenade Radio the presenters certainly know their job most give information about the singers background most interesting also we love Andy’s comedy record around 8.30am each morning well done to all concerned 👍👍👍👍

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  241. Martyn Bassey on 15 October 2023

    I really enjoyed both editions of Home Of The Stars with Kevin Taylor this weekend. Fabulous music. Many thanks.

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    • Kevin Taylor on 16 October 2023

      Thank you so much Martyn. I’m so glad you enjoyed the selections and appreciate you’re tuning in. Until next weekend, take care. Cheers! Kevin

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  242. Ian on 15 October 2023

    Soft Folkus is essential listening for a Sunday night in our house. Perfect, relaxing music with a “folkie” slant. Highly recommended 👍

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  243. Arthur on 14 October 2023

    Another beautifully relaxing selection of music on Ed Wellman’s show this morning. Thank you Ed .

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    • Ed Wellman on 14 October 2023

      Hello Arthur, and thank you for your kind message – the music is a joy just to listen to, and not to do chores to! Thank you for being a Serenade dawn chorister. Kettle always on from 6am – see you there! Ed

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  244. Martyn Bassey on 14 October 2023

    I’m enjoying Ed Wellman’s Dawn Chorus at the moment. Many thanks also to Sean Usher and Johnny McAtasney for their brilliant shows earlier. Looking forward to the three songs by Jonie James next Saturday Johnny 😊. Many thanks once again for such fab music.

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    • Johnny McAtasney on 14 October 2023

      Thank you, Martyn. My pleasure. It was very interesting to read about Joni James and her relatively short showbiz life. See you next Saturday at 3am for the best time of the day on A Little Night Music!

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      • Ed Wellman on 14 October 2023

        Thank you Martyn, and well done for staying awake for the Dawn Chorus after Sean and Johnny’s lovely company and music through the night! Extra dose of caffeine for you I think…Ed

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  245. Pepe Sobreruedas (Miami, FL, USA) on 12 October 2023

    Thank you for rebroadcasting “Steyn’s Song of the Week,” every Thursday…I never miss it and that’s not because I didn’t listen to Sunday’s regular broadcast, although it’s a nice convenience to have on the off chance I do miss it…I just enjoy getting a double dose of such excellent and educational programing even, or especially if, I’ve already heard it before…It helps to keep my bellicosity in check…I hope you keep its archival rebroadcast for as long as you can as I don’t expect Mark to adopt, or adapt, to another producer…Hoping this electron finds its destination, I remain grateful…

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  246. Randall Riley on 11 October 2023

    Thanks so much for adding Donna Hightower into your playlists. Just hearing her singing “Because of You” this morning and really enjoying it.

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  247. David Purll on 9 October 2023

    Great show on sunday as always Roger! Always good to hear Sandy Denny, so underrated but so magnificent, and also Dory Previn .. please play more of her broadcast able stuff (!)
    Might I also suggest Journey, by Duncan Browne and Pinball, by Brian Protheroe. It’s a bit obvious, but I know, it may not be appropriate for the program .
    Thank you

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    • Roger Williams on 14 October 2023

      Hello David, both the above songs are in the library (I think). I’ll sort them out but it won’t be this week. Elsewhere it’s been good to read about your athletic feats!

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      • David Purll on 16 October 2023

        I think you mean ” aquatic”!! Meanwhile how about these possibles as unusual cover versions.,Deena Webster Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues … obviously Dylan!
        John Renbourn My Sweet Potato …from BookerT. & the MGs
        Bert Jansch Better Get it in your soul …. from Charlie Mingus.
        Grest programme last night. Thank you

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  248. Wendy on 9 October 2023

    Love the album of the week already… ‘ kiss me once, kiss me twice …, ‘ my dad used to play that and sing it to me when i was a toddler… When i now realise it was a new record. ( And apparently i still know the words!) That’s brightened up the monday morning journey to work.

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  249. Bruce on 8 October 2023

    Another rendition of thought provoking, emotional swallow your tears, heart searching music, this music of soft focus…

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  250. Nick Hingley on 8 October 2023

    My usual Sunday Evening with Serenade. Really enjoying Soft Folkus in its new extended slot (still missing David Corbett but pleased there is a new light music show on Fridays to take up the mantle). However, tonight’s show was par excellence with two Fairport tracks, Ralph McTell, Cregson & Collister, Gordon Lightfoot, James Taylor and other gems; but that first track really stopped me in my tracks and got me thinking: “What the heck have we got here? Don’t know this at all… It sounds like a Robert Kirby arrangement…” And then the back announcement. I have not heard of Chris Brain but his work certainly needs further investigation. Stunning.
    I said stopped me in my tracks: well it would have done had I not already been sitting down and reading a book about Nick Drake. (I have been battling through the latest biography and the first written with the blessing of his sister Gabrielle Drake. A compelling read but the later chapters make for very hard reading.)
    Anyway, a great show from Roger – and I enjoy Dance Band Days too. Stuff we don’t get anywhere else these days…

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  251. Martyn Bassey on 7 October 2023

    Two great shows from Sean Usher and Johnny McAtasney this morning. I loved the three songs by Marilyn Monroe. Bobby Darin, Peggy, Frank, Nat, Labi Siffre, Don McLean, Joni Mitchell, Marianne Faithfull, the list goes on. Great stuff. Many thanks to you both.

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    • Anthony Parkin on 7 October 2023

      Hidden gems. When do we find the time to sleep? Well it does mean entertainment when we are unable to. Or for those who keep different hours or are in other time zones.

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      • Martyn Bassey on 7 October 2023

        Very true. Such good music on Serenade. I’m a bit of an insomniac so that helps ! 😄

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        • Johnny McAtasney on 7 October 2023

          Thank you to you both. The Serenade Radio library is huge and it’s a true joy to rummage through the thousands of wonderful tunes of ‘our kind of music’ for our dear listeners across the world.

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  252. Anthony Parkin on 7 October 2023

    “The Great American Songbook” with The Great Stuart Linnell”😉I’m not going anywhere.

    The weather isn’t great. Bus services are poor. I have what I need though thankfully my needs are simple and few.

    How fortunate that I can have beautiful music and good company. This will I think be even more appreciated by many of us as we enter the colder darker days of Autumn and Winter. And then wait for Spring.
    I have been known to listen twice😊

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    • Stuart Linnell on 9 October 2023

      Thank you for your kind words Anthony, and thank you for listening. It’s so good to know that you enjoy the show, and that you enjoy listening to Serenade Radio.

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  253. David Small on 7 October 2023

    I am really enjoying the new series of Evergreen introduced by ADRIAN JACKSON lovely selection of recordings however I have to comment this week on the poor sound quality of Adrian’s voice overs this week very echoing and somtimes muffled sounded like he was talking through a funnel but a lovely series so far

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    • Andy Marriott on 7 October 2023

      Hi David, I noticed that too. Something clearly went wrong in Adrian’s studio. I’ve made him aware of it.
      Thanks.

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    • Adrian Jackson on 8 October 2023

      Apologies David, it would seem I had a few gremlins in the studio, all sorted now and I look forward to Evergreen on Friday. I’m delighted you’re enjoying my selection of music.

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  254. Andy Logan on 7 October 2023

    Another Saturday morning and another much-needed helping of wry humour courtesy of the inimitable Jeff Owen.

    That’s the way to start the weekend!

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  255. Anne Wade NC on 7 October 2023

    Never fear Sean my husband and I listen to you every Friday evening and love your choices of music📀
    From across the pond🤩😎

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  256. Edgar on 7 October 2023

    There’s a Max Bygraves song I enjoyed a few minutes ago but for the second time I’m unable to find any information about it. I know I heard this song back in the day.

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    • Simon McLean on 7 October 2023

      Looks like it might be ‘What’s New’, which appears to be a vocal version of a Herb Alpert tune – is that the one?

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        • Mark Steyn on 7 October 2023

          That’s right: “So What’s New?” John Pisano, who was playing guitar with Herb at the time, wrote it as an instrumental. Peggy Lee heard it, liked it, and put a cute lyric to it. Max’s version is pretty good, but I have no idea why they mistitled it on the album.

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          • Paul on 24 November 2023

            Mark I am praying for your health and favorable resolution in your legal issues. I so enjoyed the incredible Song of the Week featuring Strangers in the Night. I marvelled at the hours of research, writing and editing involved. The incredibly woven narration and variety of selections amazed…and amused. Of all versions have you heard Billy May’s 1966 Billy May Today album? My wife nearly leaves the house when I play his Strangers in the Night at high volume. God Bless…..Paul from Ohio

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          • Paul "Ohio" on 29 November 2023

            Adding to the confusion there’s the Burke/Haggert standard that was the title song on Linda Ronstadt’s What’s New album with Nelson Riddle. Her manager and label didn’t want to do it but she insisted and it led to three well received albums.

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  257. DAVID MESHER on 6 October 2023

    Love listening to the new light music programme Evergreen especially in a monestery garden . this is a great replacement for the light programme sadly missed

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  258. Anne Wade NC on 6 October 2023

    Thank you Adrian for playing those wonderful Sousa marches so uplifting and beautiful 👏🏻😎
    Love listening to your show👏🏻 Great job😊

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  259. Barbara Heathcote on 6 October 2023

    Hi Andy, enjoyed tonight’s programme, some of my favourite crooners, especially Vic Damone of course, and love the 8.30 humorous section. Brings back memories of when all we had was the light programme, I was an Ovaltini if anyone can remember the programme. We didn’t get a TV until I was 12 and then I wanted to marry Dr Kildare.

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    • Andy Marriott on 7 October 2023

      Ah, The Ovaltineys. Such good fun. Much gentler days. Nice to hear from you Barbara.
      You had to go and mention Dr Kildare, didn’t you? Now I can’t get the tune out of my head… bom, bom, bom!

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  260. James Chapman on 5 October 2023

    Good music as always tonight. 8 o’clock pm seems to be about the correct time for a glass of something, purely medicinal of course, to accompany great music. Keep it going

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  261. Karen on 5 October 2023

    Thank you for the new album of the week feature which i have thoroughly enjoyed this week. I didnt really know an awful lot about Perry Como’s music apart from what ive heard on SR. But it’s been lovely… especially the tune David Yarnall played today Sunrise Sunset. I may even have to look for the album to buy it. Looking forward to the album choices in the future . Thank you

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    • Dick Fisher on 6 October 2023

      I agree Karen. This allows us an opportunity to dig a bit deeper into the work of some fabulous performers and enjoy music which is quite clearly not as familiar as the stuff which made the charts. There are some great albums, relatively unknown, still to come.

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  262. Mick Wenlock on 5 October 2023

    it may be lunch hour in the UK, but here on the Colorado High Plains its wake up time!!! 05:20 or so! “Wakey, wakey!”

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  263. Andrew on 4 October 2023

    One of my favourite programmes on Serenade Radio is Dinner at Eight on a Saturday evening. I would like to ask about the theme music used for the intro and outro. Is it something from the depths of the copyright-free library, or a commercial recording? Either way, please could someone tell me what it is called. The weekend line-up on Serenade is just superb; I could be back at my parents’ house in Ilkeston in the 1970s and 80s. Many thanks.

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    • Simon McLean on 4 October 2023

      Thank you for your kind words – Dinner At Eight is something of a labour of love for me, so I’m thrilled when anyone says they like it! The signature tune is ‘Music For Night People’ by the Larry Page Orchestra, which I first discovered on an LP when I was a teenager, and always stuck with me. Thanks again!

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      • Steve in Worcs. on 6 October 2023

        It’s a great show, Simon, and follows on nicely from Roger’s Dance Band Days.

        Thank you for it, from me.

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          • Nick Hingley on 6 October 2023

            I have made a regular date with Dinner at Eight for a long time now. I often time my dinner for 8pm on a Saturday – a bit of preparation going on during Roger Williams’s show which I also enjoy very much.
            I have been wondering about the theme tune so thanks for resolving that mystery.
            I recall that many moons ago there was a Dinner at Eight programme from Radio 390 from Red Sands Fort which had a similar music format to Serenade Radio (though I have to confess I was a Radio Caroline South fan in those days!).

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            • Simon McLean on 7 October 2023

              Yes, my Dinner At Eight is inspired by the 390 original (thanks to Mr Marriott for the idea!) I was delighted to hear a recording of the 390 version which played a track from a David Snell album which I play a fair bit on my own shows.

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  264. Judy Albutt on 4 October 2023

    Enjoyed your tribute to the late Syd Lawrence, he truly was a gentleman of perfection and as a result made his own success in the World of Big Bands. I feel very privileged to have known him, following his Orchestra for many years at home and abroad too. A tearful moment in the broadcast hearing the voice of the late Eleanor Keenan, a beautiful lady and vocalist too. Love your programme Johnny Beerling!

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  265. Arthur on 4 October 2023

    Thankyou for this morning’s very funny twaddle with the marvelous Joyce Grenfell and Norman Wisdom. Hearing Norman Wisdom laugh ( like when he tells a joke but cannot stop laughing) has always made me laugh so much. Great stuff. Cheered me up no end.

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  266. Mick on 3 October 2023

    You may now know Mr Yarnell but YOU are my wife’s morning workout programme!! It is 06:00 to 08:00 out here on the High Plains of Colorado and she (and I ) are fans of the station.
    I, like many of our generation, grew up with the Light Programme!! Thanks to your whole TEAM for what you do!

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  267. David Rough on 3 October 2023

    I was sorry to hear of the death of Brain Savin. I did some freelance work at BRMB during the mid-1980s and it was Brain who recruited, trained and mentored me. He was personable, affable, a great proponent of local radio and always determined to bring a professional approach to what was, at the time, a relatively young and sometimes chaotic medium. And, with his weekly Country Music show, Brian helped to widen the definition of the genre and include artists from beyond the confines of Nashville – a man ahead of his time and a man for all times. RIP.

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  268. Bruce on 2 October 2023

    I look forward to Soft Focus…another soul searching, journey into eternities of ones’ imagination. Please keep this particular programme till music and time are no longer…loyal listener and friend Bruce

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  269. ICR on 1 October 2023

    Well done Johnny B and your tribute to Syd Lawrence in what would have been his 100th year – a super selection of tracks, with great information about the early days of the band, when Syd left the NDO, and was told by many members of the band that it was an awful mistake !
    6 months later he was filling Theatres up and down the country !

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  270. Renee on 1 October 2023

    I can’t even begin to thank you for continuing to run Steyn’s s Song of the Week. Just a brief note of thanks and praise for your wonderful programming.

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  271. Pepe Sobreruedas (Miami, FL, USA) on 1 October 2023

    Thank you very much for your continued support and indulgence rebroadcasting “Steyn’s Song of the Week at Serenade Radio,” the only reason I tune in and meander to other excellent programing…So there you have it…this program’s life support radiates a pulse beyond the dead and dying, keeping your radio station alive beyond its corporal talents…May Serenade Radio live forever…

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  272. Tony James on 1 October 2023

    Once again, another rare appointment to listen, Sunday morning with Steve James.
    Along with Dinner at 8, favourites on the excellent Serenade.Have a golden day to Mr Marriot.Keep it up Guys.Best regards Tony James.

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  273. David on 30 September 2023

    There are a few “oldies” programmes on various stations on saturday mornings…. but the clear standout is Jeff Owen’s on Serenade! He doesn’t play the obvious, like other shows, and every tune is a surprise. A great way to spend Saturday morning!

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    • Jeff Owen on 30 September 2023

      Hello David – That’s very kind of you, and I haven’t even paid you! Thanks for listening, and I’m pleased that you enjoy it. All the best.

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  274. Martyn Bassey on 30 September 2023

    Great music on the Johnny McAtasney show this morning. Always loved Julie Andrews “Feed The Birds” and brilliant to hear three songs by the wonderful Johnny Mathis. Could I suggest Malcolm Vaughan or Joni James as featured artist sometime please. Many thanks Johnny.

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    • Johnny McAtasney on 30 September 2023

      Hi Martyn. Thank you for your kind comments and for tuning in to the best time of the day! Yes, two international treasures celebrating their 88th birthdays this weekend in Johnny Mathis and Dame Julie. I will certainly add Malcolm and Joni to my list of Artists Of The Week. Bravo!

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  275. Frank on 30 September 2023

    My recommendation for Album Of The Week is Tony Bennett’s 1965 masterpiece, ‘If I Ruled the World: Songs for the Jet Set.’ The title track alone is outstanding.

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  276. Chris Knowles on 29 September 2023

    Just heard that an album will be featured daily. Any chance of an Andy Prior album being chosen? His music sits well with your programmes but is rarely heard. Thanks.

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  277. Elaine on 29 September 2023

    I love that I can depend on you playing many of the songs of two of my all time favorite singers-Ella Fitzgerald and Nancy Wilson. These two women are truly incomparable. No “modern” singer compares.

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  278. ICR on 28 September 2023

    What a treat in store – Johnny Beerling is featuring Syd Lawrence, recorded in his favourite Theatre – the Playhouse in Manchester. A great celebration of what would have been his 100th year – what a wonderful musical legacy he left !

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  279. Judy Albutt on 26 September 2023

    Am so excited to hear Johnny Beerling is featuring Syd Lawrence.I knew him well, following his orchestra for so many years! Bless you Syd 100 years would have been a real milestone!

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  280. Margaret Jugl on 25 September 2023

    Just love radio Serenade. I am a new listener from Sydney, Australia. Thank you, my ears and heart will be tuned daily. Margaret.🤗

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  281. Frank on 25 September 2023

    I was very sorry to hear of the passing of Rosemary Squires. She was a stalwart of our type of music in the late 1950s and, though she never reached the stardom heights of her contemporaries, it’s comforting to know she’ll be fondly remembered on Serenade.

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  282. Pepe on 24 September 2023

    I am very sorry to learn of Brian Savin’s passing…Thank you for continuing to air “Steyn’s Song of the Week,” not only because it pleasures me greatly and you granted my request to continue its rebroadcast, but because it is also a tribute to Brian’s legacy…I enjoy the show immensely and hope you continue its airing for a long time to come…

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    • Mark Steyn on 24 September 2023

      Thank you, Pepe. I listened to today’s show (“Over the Rainbow”), which I hadn’t heard since its original airing, and I noticed a dozen subtle tweaks Brian had taken the trouble to do and which would never even occur to most people. But they’re the difference between an okay show and a great show. I learned so much from him, and I shall miss him every time I sit down in front of a microphone.

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  283. Barbara on 24 September 2023

    Thank you for adding a photo of Vic Damone
    So pleased I saw Serenade Radio posted on Facebook. Great music.

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  284. Karen on 24 September 2023

    Peter Tomlinson’s show is always a perfect relaxing sunday afternoon listen, but what an especially lovely program today dedicated to his friend Brian Savin. Well done Peter it was a lovely tribute .

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    • Anthony Parkin on 25 September 2023

      Karen, if I miss programmes I often catch the overnight repeats. I am doing that as I write this.
      In coming weeks its unlikely I’ll miss any of the original transmissions. These are going to especially important as we head into Autumn/Winter. Dark cold days and nights. Difficulty getting out with poor public transport.
      I’ll be under the duvet. Keeping warm. Music and my Serenade friends keeping me company.

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  285. Martyn Bassey on 24 September 2023

    Wonderful music on the Vic Groves show today. Great to hear Frank Sinatra, Caterina Valente, Nancy and Lee, and Louis Jordan who are just a few of my favourites. Many thanks.

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  286. Wendy on 24 September 2023

    I do love listening to the Dawn Chorus on a Saturday and Sunday… Worth waking up for on non working days (although my husband gets a bit fed up with the sunday 6am alarm ) …but why is there no Ed bio on the presenters page? The ‘new boys’ Vic and Adrian have a bio. But no Ed. Thank you for playing adiemus again today Ed. I never get fed up listening to that.

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  287. Anthony Parkin on 24 September 2023

    I am sorry about Brian Savin’s passing. I think others have said what I probably would.
    I have found an informative piece about Brian. His long career and quotes from his Serenade Radio colleagues on a reliable website that talks of the radio business but I won’t post the link. I suspect that will not be acceptable. But I do hope Andy Marriott may find a way to put a link somewhere for others to see where it will be OK.

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  288. Barbara on 23 September 2023

    Just listened to the Crooner’s Club. Thank you for playing the great crooner Vic Damone ❤️
    Please add his photo to the others at the top. Another crooner who is very rarely played is Tony Martin. Apologies if you have done but I’m a new listener.

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    • Anthony Parkin on 23 September 2023

      Barbara,
      Your comment allows me to say how much I enjoy John Walton’s Crooner’s Club. So much music squeezed into an hour. I was going to say good music. But all of the music on Serenade Radio is😊

      John is having a break from presenting(doing exciting things)but I so welcome a replay of these programmes on the station. They still sound fresh. And who would know that they are not new.

      The music never ages and the presentation is so informative and easy. Looking forward to rest of what remains to air.

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      • John Walton on 23 September 2023

        Thank you for your enthusiasm and appreciation, Anthony. I agree that the music from the Serenade Radio library never grows old. It’s still very encouraging, however, that you’re looking forward to the rest of this season of repeats! I hope you enjoy it.

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    • John Walton on 23 September 2023

      Thanks for listening, Barbara, and for your appreciation of Vic Damone. I agree that Tony Martin was an excellent crooner. He did feature once or twice in my Crooners Club programmes. Maybe he’ll come up soon.

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  289. David Small on 23 September 2023

    EVERGREEN A programme of light music introduced by ADRIAN JACKSON
    Produced by RICHARD GRAVES

    Thank you Adrian for a lovely programme last night what a great start to the series which was your first last night, its a lovely mix of music that we used to hear on both “Your Hundred Best Tunes” and The late David Corbett’s “Light Programme” long may it last.

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    • Adrian Jackson on 23 September 2023

      Thank you David and Brian for your kind comments, Great to have joined the Serenade Radio family and I look forward to presenting again next Friday at 9pm,

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  290. Pete on 23 September 2023

    I love your radio station, big bands, vocals (I Was a friend of Miss Keely Smith) I worked for British singer Gary Miller in the 1950s, I’d love him on Serenade Radio. Keep up the good work.

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    • Anthony Parkin on 23 September 2023

      Pete, I remember Gary. Taken too soon. I discovered Keely Smith far too late in my life. But trying to make up for that with my own music library. Its great to hear her music on Serenade Radio. And more than what she did with Louis Prima.

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  291. Elaine B on 23 September 2023

    My sincere condolences in the passing of Brian to his family and to his co-workers at Serenade Radio. I am so thankful for this wonderful radio station as it is such a blessing to hear the great singers and beautiful music you provide us listeners. Thanks for everything.

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  292. adie on 22 September 2023

    Just found this delightful Radio Station, Listening to Dick Fisher, wonderful music and so informative. Wish I had found you earlier as my late father would have loved this. Thank you

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    • Dick Fisher on 23 September 2023

      Hi Adie. So pleased you’ve found Serenade and are enjoying the experience! Take a look at our website to find out more about our extensive range of programmes. No matter your musical preferences, there’s truly “something for everyone”.

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  293. Brian Bunn on 22 September 2023

    Really enjoyed your new Friday evening programme “Evergreen” (22 Sep). So refreshing that Serenade play instrumentals, such as this and “Music While You Work”. Keep up the good work, it is so appreciated 😊

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  294. Frank on 22 September 2023

    Wow! Just found your radio station and cannot thank you all enough for treating us to such a wonderful play list of music. Didn’t realise you depended on experienced announcers who work for FREE! Thank you so much…when I can catch up with my present outgoings I will be happy to send you a few quid. Meanwhile, please remember you’re making one human being a very happy bunny. Keep it up….

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  295. Julian Williams on 21 September 2023

    I’m a copywriter who writes radio commercials. I first met Brian in his BRMB days. What a producer! I followed him to Savin Productions. I remember him sprinkling magic onto every commercial I wrote. We’d stay in the studio debating passionately about sfx and intonation for hours. The results were always best of class. And award winning too. I adored working with Brian. Even though many years ago, my memories are like yesterday. Dear Brian, it was a pleasure and an honour to be in your company. With love…

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  296. Sarah and Andrew on 21 September 2023

    We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Brian and know you and he were very close as friends as well as colleagues. We miss hearing his voice on the radio and it was lovely to hear that he produced many great programmes to, including radio heroes recently. We are thinking of you all at serenade radio and his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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  297. Barrie Essex,Seaton Devon on 21 September 2023

    Commiserations ,very sorry to hear the sad news .But,please, let the show go on. We’ll done,,Andy and everybody!

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  298. Nick Hingley on 20 September 2023

    I am desperately sad to hear the news of Brian Savin’s passing.
    I remember Brian right from the start of BRMB and regularly listened to his late show once the station extended its hours. I always enjoyed the features and interviews that he did on BRMB – a lot of it necessary due to ‘needle time’ restrictions but very entertaining and informative.
    And then, astonishingly, the biggest chunk of half a century on I found myself listening to Brian on Serenade in the same time slot. In between there was the stint at the much-missed Saga Radio.
    All through Brian’s voice never changed and he sounded as young to me on Serenade as he did all those years ago on BRMB; and latterly he did such a brave performance to keep his show going in the face of a debilitating illness. The superb Song of the Week and more recently we have had the excellent Radio Legends series produced by Brian. I do hope there will be a means to have some more of these shows.
    My sincere condolences to Brian’s friends and family.
    Rest in Peace Brian. Thank you for helping bring this oasis of a station to fruition and may you find oodles of Ray Conniff in the great beyond.

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  299. Anne W on 20 September 2023

    Sad day 🥲the loss of Brian Savin he will be missed! Prayers for his family rest in peace dear Brian🙏🏻🙏🏻🥲🥲🥲❤️

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  300. Karen on 20 September 2023

    So very sorry to hear about the passing of Brian Savin. In addition to his presenting the programmes on SR that we hear at the end the words ‘ produced by Brian Savin’ is testament to his brilliant radio legacy. My sincere condolences to his family and his friends and colleagues at SR.

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  301. Julia Wilson on 20 September 2023

    So sorry to hear the news of Brian Savin’s passing, my sincere condolences to his family and co-presenters. Such a sad loss to Serenade Radio.

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  302. Jonathan Summers on 19 September 2023

    Thank you John for entertaining us every afternoon with your eclcetic mix of the Serenade brand of Easy Listening. Pure magic. Today you introduced us to The Carpenters version of “I Can Dream, Can’t I?” We had not heard this before and it must surely be the definitive version. Simply wonderful! We look forward to many more gems just like this one. Thank you, John and Lesley Summers

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  303. Arthur Rattus on 19 September 2023

    What a great show “Dance band days” is. All this fabulous vintage music we would never hear if i werent for Serenade Radio. Well done to Roger Williams and the team for this little gem . Long may it continue.

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    • Paul in Rye on 19 September 2023

      I second this Arthur, it’s a real weekly treat! Lovely to hear Vic Groves playing some dance band tracks on his fabulous new Sunday show too. Keep up the great work folks and thank you.

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  304. Barbara Heathcote on 18 September 2023

    Hi Andy thank you so much for playing Vic Damone, absolutely love him. So glad I found your radio show.

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  305. Karen on 18 September 2023

    I have just read that Roger Whittaker has died. How terribly sad. Although not a terribly fashionable thing to admit when i was a teenager i always loved his music and Serenade Radio reminded me of that when perhaps i had forgotten and brought his music back to me. So RIP Roger and thank you Serenade Radio for regularly playing this brilliant artist.

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  306. Martyn Bassey on 17 September 2023

    Great music as usual on Serenade today. Just like to mention the Vic Groves show. Absolutely love it. Thank you very much.

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  307. Cathryn Yong on 16 September 2023

    Hello dear presenters ! Just wanted to say hello and let you know that I think Serenade Radio truly lives up to its name and plays great easy listening numbers. Keep up the good work. BTW, I am listening to you via internet from across the pond in Michigan, USA. Have a lovely day. Cheers !

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  308. Michael Hannon on 14 September 2023

    What a pleasure to hear the Leroy Anderson medley on Music While You Work this morning. I bet that had plenty of feet tapping years ago.
    Shame being in France means SR won’t let me have the app. I’d happily pay!

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  309. Ian on 12 September 2023

    Hello to All at Serenade Radio. I have been listening to Serenade Radio via my computer for quite some time now, so I feel guilty that I haven’t contributed til now. Thanks to all your presenters for their commitment, knowledge and unstinting efforts.

    To listen to my kind of music without the constant intervention of repetitive and annoying adverts is just wonderful. I am constantly exhorting friends to “listen in” and have publicised your station to many of my acquaintances. I also listen via my smart speaker as often as I am able. I don’t want to single anyone out in particular but just to say thanks and well done to all of you !

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  310. AL Pacheco on 9 September 2023

    Listening from Costa Rica and love to play Serenade Radio to my mother, who gets transported to her youth years with dad,.. We LOVE the fun, peace and tranquility this station brings us. Thanks to my friend Orlando who recommended it. 🙂

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  311. Wendy from Canvey Island on 7 September 2023

    I very much enjoyed hearing Debby Boone singing you light up my life today. Lots of memories flooded back hearing that one. As it was playing i was thinking i must see what else she did . Then Andy Marriott said ‘ by far the best ting she ever did’…. So best not then 😁

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  312. Israel Pickholtz on 4 September 2023

    So sorry to hear that you are discontinuing Mark Steyn’s wonderful half hour. It’s the best thing anywhere.

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  313. Frank on 4 September 2023

    I’d love to hear some brass band or pipe organ music on Serenade. Maybe as a complement to Sing Something Simple.

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    • Philip Cartwright on 4 September 2023

      That’s a good idea Frank. Say half an hour of organ music on the lines of ‘The Organist Entertains’ which ran on Radio 2 for many years.

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      • Andy Marriott on 5 September 2023

        Every year we have a series of 13 programmes called “Hot Pipes”. 30 minutes of organ music introduced by an acknowledged expert in the field; Steve Ashley.
        This year the programme was broadcast from early April until the end of June, on Thursday evenings at 9.30.
        All being well Steve will be back in the new year.

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  314. Liz Burns. US on 4 September 2023

    Dismayed to learn that next weeks Mark Steyn’s Song of the Week will be the final show.
    Why not just continue to air the ones you have?

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    • Andy Marriott on 5 September 2023

      This Sunday sees the final edition of Song of the week for now, hopefully Mark will be back with some new programmes when his health improves. However due to popular demand we will re-run some of the early shows in the same slot until Christmas.

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  315. Pepe Sobreruedas on 3 September 2023

    Wow! No more Mark Steyn’s “Song of the Week?” What a shame…Can’t you just repeat old shows until they both get better?

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  316. Arthur Rossi on 3 September 2023

    I am glad that the Brits have not given up on this music. Here in the US there is no going back for anything.
    I listen to your station whenever I have some time. Please keep up the great work.

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  317. Andrew Diprose on 2 September 2023

    Thank you Peter Tomlinson, Neil Anthony and Brian Savin for another wonderful ‘Radio Heroes’ celebrating the late, and much-missed, Desmond Carrington. His Sunday programme was a ‘must listen’ for me in the same way that John Walton, and his ‘Musical Cavalcade’ – with the same easy-going and warm presenting style as Desmond – has been in recent years on Serenade Radio. I hope very much you’ll be commissioning another series of ‘Radio Heroes’.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 3 September 2023

      Hi Andrew and David,

      Please see my response to Arthur and Anthony below. Thank you both for your kind comments, they are very much appreciated. The real heroes behind this series are Neil and Brian though. Mr Marriott has approached me to narrate a second series, which I would love to do, but no dates have been fixed so far. Advance notice will be forthcoming when there is positive news. Next week in the last of the present series Radio Heroes will be featuring Jack Jackson who revolutionised the art of playing records in the face of much opposition from Auntie BBC ! Hope you can tune in.

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      • Neil Anthony on 3 September 2023

        I’m thrilled by all the positive comments about Radio Heroes. Huge thanks must go to Mr Marriott for having the courage to green-light the series (from, as Johnny Mercer might have described me, a broadcasting neophyte). To Brian for his expertise and guidance and to Peter for his wonderful narration. As Peter mentions, this has very much been a labour of love. As someone who grew up with Alan and Benny and the other heroes and for someone who remembers Radio 2 when it knew what it was doing (to borrow Andy’s words), it has been an absolute joy too. Thanks to everybody who has listened and enjoyed the series. And keep listening. The best is yet to come!

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        • Steve in Worcs. on 4 September 2023

          Hello Neil,

          I’d just like to add my ‘voice’ to the chorus of appreciation and deep gratitude for the series.

          Sadly, due to one ‘extended lunch’ and oddly-timed phone / internet calls , I have missed chunks or even whole episodes of this fabulous series, which has featured some of my favourite all-time broadcasters. Hopefully, the station will broadcast them again, if the licence allows?

          As for a potential series 2, I would love to know that that is planned, and I have a solution to make sure I don’t miss any. Really looking forward to the last one, I vaguely remember Jack Jackson, such is the distance of time.

          Once again, “thank you so much” to you and anyone connected with the series, and as always to Serenade Radio itself, for this wonderfully warm and hugely respectful series – the kind of radio that doesn’t exist anywhere else at all.

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  318. David S on 2 September 2023

    Thank you to Peter, Neil and Brian Savin for another Excellent programme Radio Heroes.
    These programmes just get better every week . Loved Desmond Carrington and never missed his programmes. Lovely Memories .

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  319. Arthur Rattus on 2 September 2023

    I have been particularly looking forward to today’s Radio Heroes as i was a big fan of Desmond Carrington ‘s radio show, and it did not disappoint. It was lovely to hear his voice again. Hearing Peter Tomlinson describe the show and the variety of good music he played… makes me realise his output and the sound of his show was not dissimilar to programmes we hear on SR. He said of his listeners he ‘doesnt talk at them he talks to them’ and again that is just like the presenters of SR. Thankyou for devoting one of the shows to this wonderful man and for continuing his radio legacy.

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    • Anthony Parkin on 3 September 2023

      Arthur…you said so much of what I planned to say about Desmond. All Time Greats. The Radio Heroes series and those behind them. Serenade Radio and its presenters and music policy.

      Have I missed anyone out?

      I became extremely nostalgic today. Memories of Mum and Dad. My younger self. Laughingly with Desmond’s long stay at Radio 2. I was the only one remaining.

      Desmond’s attitude to the variety of music and being able to mix so many styles matches my own music library. It was much what I did myself for approx on hospital radio. How I tried to make that station sound. And had others come to me to answer questions of music they were unfamiliar with. Supply music they did not have.

      It is why Serenade Radio. Its presenters deserve to succeed. And hopefully will be around for many years to come.

      Its doing what I cannot see any other UK station is managing to as a domestic station.

      And with the changes coming to BBC local radio(that is mainly the news and local content)being taken away. And finally the few specialist music programmes often again presented by once well known presenters on national BBC radio. Now veteran broadcasters they will be lost too.

      Serenade radio is ever more precious. And we need to get it as much publicity as possible.

      Finally I feel like saying it could be seen as a way to carry on Desmond’s legacy.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 3 September 2023

      Hi Arthur,
      Thank you for your kind comments about Radio Heroes and in particular the Desmond Carrington programme. The series has very much been a labour of love especially for Brian and Neil. Andy Marriott is I believe planning a second series and hopefully this will see the light of day. It strikes me that there is something odd about the radio broadcasting world today that here we are on Serenade Radio, with next to no budget at all, every presenter giving their time and experience completely free, doing the work the BBC should be doing with all their financial and archive resources. Anthony thank you for all your comments too. So much positive response is not only most welcome but it has done much to cheer up Brain Savin who, as most of you know, is not too well these days.

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  320. eric white on 2 September 2023

    Geoff Owen I enjoy very much but has just come out with a load of twaddle about Dusty Springfield issuing 9 singles that failed before her first hit I only want to be with you.She had been with the springfields who had several hits and a couple of non-hits but the transition to hit making solo performer was immediate!

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    • Jeff Owen on 2 September 2023

      Hello Eric.
      I knew there was something wrong with that as I was saying it! It wasn’t quite right.
      Dusty Springfield had recorded nine demo songs to try and launch her solo career, but none were deemed suitable as the guaranteed success that they wanted, until I Only Want Be With You came along. So even though she’d recorded the songs, none were released as singles, until the big one.
      Well spotted! Thanks for listening. Glad you enjoy it.

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  321. Andy Grahamme on 2 September 2023

    I am such a huge fan of Serenade….its programming is just so very very good. In particular the Steve James weekend programmes. The music is an absolute delight. Thanks Steve….its so much appreciated.

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  322. Frank on 2 September 2023

    Just heard Wally Stott (who later became Angela Morley). A real pioneer in light music and equality. Brava, Serenade.

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    • Andy Marriott on 1 September 2023

      Hi Colin,
      The Four Freshman are heard regularly on SR. I know Kevin Taylor at the weekend in particular plays them a lot. Tune in Saturday and Sunday evenings at 9!

      Cheers,
      Andy Marriott, Station Manager.

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  323. Mike Matthews on 1 September 2023

    Just heard Des on your program, here is an anecdote from the days when I worked with him in Jersey Channel Islands 1976! “Des, was so well loved by absolutely everyone. He was a joy to work with, he was talented, so much fun, positive, enthusiastic, kind and a total professional.”
    I worked with Des in Jersey Channel Islands, summer season 1977. One of the nicest people I have ever met. I used to sell his LP”s for him in the foyer. I had a sign made saying “Recommended by Morecombe and Wise” with a cut out of them behind me. He thought it was hilarious!!!!!

    In the early days, when I moved to Australia [1981] he would ring me when he was in Sydney

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  324. Karen on 31 August 2023

    Until i started listening to Serenade Radio i never realised that Benny Hill was actually funny. My recollection of him was just a bloke being chased by women all the time. And you never hear him anywhere else. SR … Continuing to expand my horizons in more than just music 🙂

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  325. Stuart Wilson on 31 August 2023

    I was introduced to Serenade Radio by my old friend Mark Steyn. Well, what I mean is… he’s a man who says what I want to say but with panache and education. I was saddened when GBNews turned on him for expressing the views of the masses; I was worried when we heard of his health problems; I understand it’s difficult to be Mark Steyn and remain calm when passion is your trademark, be it songs, singers, politics. Mark Steyn may you continue to be an inspiration to us oldies with no voice, and may you continue to educate us all about the music we all love. Take it easy.

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    • Steve in Worcs. on 2 September 2023

      Spot on with every word, Stuart – Mark is a tour de force in any form of broadcasting, and his Song of the Week shows are unmissable for me.

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  326. John on 29 August 2023

    I’ve just remembered that David Jacobs had a lunchtime show weekdays on R2 in the late 80s, right after JY, you see. Serenade has reminded me of those happy days.

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    • Steve in Worcs. on 2 September 2023

      He did indeed, John! But I can’t remember if David was before or after an actor who was a surprisingly good presenter – ‘Hadliegh’ himself – Gerald Harper.

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      • John on 2 September 2023

        I’m fairly ‘adamadamant’ that Gerald Harper was on R2 in the late 80s on Saturdays around 1pm, dispensing chocolates and champagne 🥂. And he’s still with us, aged 92.

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        • Steve in Worcs. on 2 September 2023

          ISWYDT (I See What You Did There!) Ahhh, yes of course, it was Saturdays only – David on weekdays – good memory, John!

          Yes he is still with us – I think he lives in Spain – saw him in a television clip a few years ago attending a festival there, and he still looked ‘vital’.

          I must see if I can stream ‘Hadleigh’ over the internet.

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        • David Purll on 3 September 2023

          Gerald Harper was actually on Capital Radio on Sunday mornings with this champagne and Roses programme…. and Steve Wright did a similar format with Sunday Love Songs on R2

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  327. Alison Weston on 28 August 2023

    Smoke Gets in your Eyes was my Dad’s very most favourite song first heard by him sailing to South Africa back in 1935, having spent 6 years in Jersey, Channel Islands. I think he always got very nostalgic on hearing it. Lovely song, great music.

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  328. Martyn Bassey on 28 August 2023

    Very much enjoyed Soft Folkus this evening. Too many good songs to mention. Being Welsh I especially liked Ben i Waered by the family group Plu. Many thanks for a fine show.

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    • Roger Williams on 29 August 2023

      Hello Martyn, thank you for your kind comments. I think I should offer you the prestigious position of the Soft Folkus Welsh Correspondent. I had hoped to occupy the post myself especially after discovering that my great great grandfather was William Jones Williams – sadly he appears to come from Sussex. I’m pleased you enjoyed Plu, I’ve played one or two Martin Joseph songs and was pondering whether anything from Gorki’s Zygotic Mynci might suit. Any suggetions from beyond Offa’s Dyke will be gratefully received. I’m pleased you enjoyed the show. Roger

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      • Martyn Bassey on 4 September 2023

        Hello Roger. I don’t know a lot about Gorki’s Z M I’m afraid so I can’t comment about them. I was wondering if you could possibly dig out “Pontypridd” by 9Bach for your show at some time. Many thanks. Martyn.

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  329. Edgar on 27 August 2023

    I keep hearing the name Antonio Carlos Jobim. and when I do, I know I will like the music.

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  330. Karen on 27 August 2023

    I loved Steyn’s song of the week this week. Lilac Wine is one of my absolute favourite songs but i didnt realise that it wasnt a song from the 70s/80s or where it came from and that so many people had recorded it. Great story . Great show ( as usual)

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    • Mark Steyn on 28 August 2023

      Thank you, Karen. There’s no other song like “Lilac Wine” – and I love the way most people aren’t even aware that it had been around for thirty years before Elkie got to it.

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      • Bernard Lazenbury on 28 August 2023

        So many versions of this gem to choose from but Nina Simone’s takes some beating for emotional content. Also discovered an interesting take by Jeff Beck & Imelda May. Different but very enjoyable none the less.

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  331. James on 27 August 2023

    Really enjoyed last night’s Radio Heroes. What a great series. Well done to all involved at Serenade Radio. Great station.

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  332. David Hill on 26 August 2023

    Really enjoyed Steve James Breckfirst Show today, played some really good music, To Sir with love, Italian Girl, and Stranger on the shaw. Brought back a lot of memories of the 60s. I was only school age at the time but that decade brought us James Bond at the cinema John Barry did the music . England won the World Cup, The Beatles changed music forever. Mary Quant did the fashion and Vidal Sassoon did the hair. Great decade, we were the envey of the world.
    Thanks Steve for the Music 😎😎😀😀

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    • Steve James on 26 August 2023

      Thank you very much David, it’s wonderful to be able to share some evocative sounds of the 60s.

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  333. Karen on 26 August 2023

    I am usually asleep when Sean Usher is on ( sorry) but this week i woke up at 1.30am and didnt get back to sleep until after 3.30. what a lovely show. Thank you Sean for keeping me company in the wee hours. I’ll do my best to listen in again. Cant promise though as i have to sleep sometimes 😅

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  334. Jonathan Summers on 24 August 2023

    Jane, Love your programme! Particularly loved your first choice yesterday: Sir Harry singing “On with the motely” from Pagliacci. Wonderful! I have often wondered why you and your colleagues don’t play more opera pops. Can I suggest something(s) from David Hughes’s lovely album “Songs You Love”. Serenade do play him on occassion, but not often enough for my liking. He was a wonderful singer, now sadly missed, and it would marvelous to hear him every now and then. Jon

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  335. Dave Hilton. on 24 August 2023

    Great music, I listen every day through most of the day. I particularly like Ella andFrank, and you play them often, thanks. Andy, I love your programme to start my day. Just as a point of interest, my old Dad used to say ” Toodle pip”. Lovely memories

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    • Karen on 25 August 2023

      Hi Dave. My dad used to say ‘ toodle pip’ too and until now ive never heard anyone else say it. I was very surprised the first time i heard Andy’s show.

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  336. Karen on 21 August 2023

    Just catching up on the Dick Fisher show as i was too busy at work this morning to listen ( sorry)… I heard Madeleine Peyroux a little while ago. I think she is great and with a pretty unique style amongst modern singers. Thank you Dick and Serenade Radio for playing her.

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    • Ray Burnett on 25 August 2023

      Karen, I think Madeleine Peyroux sounds a bit like Billie Holiday – which is a compliment.

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  337. Canada grampa on 21 August 2023

    This Grease monkey hotrodder entered his golden years without music like Serenade Radio.
    You have converted me and I listen every day. Thank you

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  338. Karen on 20 August 2023

    My aunt in Escondido Southern California has been updating me on plans she is making for the arrival of the tropical storm, and i just wanted send my best wishes to the lovely Kevin Taylor in Palm Springs. I hope it is not too much of a problem for him .

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    • Kevin Taylor on 20 August 2023

      Hi Karen, thank you for the kind words. So far, all is well and more heavy rain and wind are due this afternoon and evening. We’ve got all of our provisions needed and should be fine. We’ll see what Mother Nature has in store for us and hope for the best. With kind regards, Kevin

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  339. John on 20 August 2023

    Sing Something Simple is so comforting, as we commemorate, tomorrow, the centenary of the birth of Cliff Adams. And, accordionist, Jack Emblow, is still with us, aged 93.

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  340. David Bownes on 20 August 2023

    Hi Peter
    Listening to your superb show this afternoon, Thought you wouldn’t mind me correcting something , there are two songs called Walk On By you rightly said it was by Burt Bacharach but the one you played was written by Kendall Hayes, a hit for Leroy Van Dyke in 1961, the song was covered by over 80 other singers . The Bacharach song was a hit in 1964 for Dionne Warwick and has been covered by over 800 artists . It is reckoned to be one of the most perfect pop songs ever written .
    Really love the show , perfect listening for a sunny Sunday afternoon

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 20 August 2023

      Hi David,
      I’m always open to correction, thank you very much. Good to hear from you at least I know I have one listener! I have been doing this show for over 2 years now, ever since Andy Marriott asked me to sign up back in 2014. It took me 7 years to take him up on his offer since I was never a professional spinner of records like so many of my colleagues on Serenade Radio. But I really enjoy the music I play and hopefully something that is the real me comes across even when I do get some things wrong or perhaps because I get things wrong!!

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      • Steve in Worcs. on 23 August 2023

        “…since I was never a professional spinner of records like so many of my colleagues on Serenade Radio.”

        Well, could have fooled me, Peter! In fact, you did 😃, I was convinced you were a seasoned “DJ”, as that’s how you sound. An impeccable selection of music, and wonderfully warm and individual broadcasting style, like all of your colleagues.

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  341. Karen on 20 August 2023

    The radio heroes programme about hubert gregg was fascinating . I remember hearing him on the radio but i wasnt that familiar with him and never realised he had done so much. And i definitely didnt know he had written maybe it’s because I’m a londoner… The words of which i apparently still know from my damcing school days as i was having a good sing a long yesterday. Thank you Peter. Looking forward to Benny Green next week.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 21 August 2023

      Hi Karen,
      Apologies for being so late in replying but my responses somehow got lost in the ether. I too knew all the words to “Maybe It’s Because I’m A Londoner” at a very early age even though I am a Bristolian. Hubert Gregg was a fascinating character and he gauged the mood of this country and his beloved city exactly right when he wrote “I’m Going To Get Lit Up When The Lights Go On In London” Not many like him around these days more’s the pity!

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  342. David S on 19 August 2023

    Radio Heroes ———–Another Gem in Radio Broadcasting Thank you to Peter Tomlinson and Neil and Brian Savin the series just gets better every week . As I said before the programme ends leaving you wanting more .

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 20 August 2023

      Hi David,
      Once again I thank you and the many listeners who have taken the time and trouble to comment on our Radio Heroes series. Next week we will be featuring the late great Benny Green. Please join us then.

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      • Steve in Worcs. on 23 August 2023

        Hi Peter,

        Great news! Benny Green – wonderful! Sunday afternoons at 2:00pm, “Good afternoon” followed by the opening bars of That’s Entertainment!, heralding an hour of the exploration of the Great American Songbook and their writers.

        In my Facebook days, I was connected with his son, Leo, also a fine saxophone player and great radio broadcaster (chip off the old block!), he was so friendly, and he accepted all of the tribute messages for his dad very graciously.

        For me, Serenade Radio is one of the blessings in life. Thank you all.

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  343. Martyn Bassey on 19 August 2023

    I really like Elaine Moore’s Showstoppers. Some great music on this show every Saturday. Sang along to Bare Necessities this evening. Great fun. Many thanks.

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  344. Chris Cobb on 19 August 2023

    I’d like to add my voice of appreciation for the wonderful ‘Radio Heroes’ series. Some of the Heroes were just distant memories but I feel that they’ve been brought back to life. Brilliantly researched, produced and narrated – that’s what radio should be all about.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 20 August 2023

      Hi Chris
      It is so heartening to get so many positive comments on Radio Heroes, thank you for yours. For all those involved it has been a labour of love to remember in the medium of radio those who in the past did so much for the medium itself. Apart from my colleagues on Serenade Radio I can’t think of many of the same quality these days!

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  345. Karen on 19 August 2023

    Jeff owen…blanket on the ground… Bringing back a load of fun memories. When i was 12 i used to sing in a band where everyone else was an adult. That was my song … . Very appropriate for a 12 year old. 🙂 I wonder if i knew at the time what i was singing about. I was a bit naive back then i probably thought ot was for a picnic😂

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    • Steve in Worcs on 19 August 2023

      Hello Karen,

      🤣 When I read your post, honestly, my first thought was “for a picnic” . A great mix of music, as always, from Jeff.

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  346. Anthony on 19 August 2023

    How long have I been listening to Serenade. Not long enough.
    Computers down. That need replacing or repairing.

    And this old phone that is ready to fail.

    But I had an internet radio in a box for perhaps 4 years.

    I dug it out. And got it to work. I suspect I have been listening from perhaps some of the lockdowns.

    But now the shock. Have I really been listening to Sean Usher and Johnny “Mac” McAtasney for a year.
    Where has that year gone. OK congratulations to you both. And here’s to hopefully another. Nay many more.

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    • John McAtasney on 19 August 2023

      Thank you, Anthony, for your kind comments. Here’s to you and all our loyal night owls and early birds everywhere on the first anniversary of our shows 👏

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    • Brian Reynolds on 19 August 2023

      Karen – I think he is on again towards the end of September. In the meantime, he is well represented on the internet, so try googling him -he is well represented!

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      • Karen on 19 August 2023

        Thank you Brian. I shall take a look. ii found his lp on the internet so it is on its way to me. 🙂

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  347. Daren Overington on 16 August 2023

    So lovely to hear Max Bygraves on Johns show this afternoon.
    A Bermondsey boy like myself he always brings a smile to my day.

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  348. Paul on 15 August 2023

    I like the Quiet Hour and much else but my favourite is Soft Folkus on Sunday evenings. What was the title of the song by Andy Roberts, that Roger played on Sunday 13th August? Many thanks

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    • Karen on 15 August 2023

      Paul , I think it was called Percy Parsloe’s hamster farm . I liked it and was looking to see if i could find it available for download anywhere. No success yet though. But i shall continue to search.

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    • Roger Williams on 16 August 2023

      Hi Paul, yes, Percy Parslow’s Hamster Farm. It’s on the album “The Amazing Adventures Of The Liverpool Scene” Andy Roberts was a student in Liverpool who could really play the guitar and this appealed to Adrian Henri, Mike Evans and the others who couldn’t! It’s a bit soppy but rather charming isn’t it? Thank you for listening.

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  349. Karen on 15 August 2023

    great twaddle today…jonothan and darlene edwards. Immediate mood boost on a work day… I love them…. Or is it just my mother singing again. ( Good job she doesn’t have the internet and cant read my comments 🙂)

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  350. john johnston on 14 August 2023

    David have you seen the video Black And White Night Roy Orbison, Bruce Springstein who was 20 years old at the time, K.D. Lang, Elvis Costellow, Ron Tutt and many more. It is one of the best shows I have seen.

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  351. David Purll on 14 August 2023

    Roger…Great programme as ever and thank you for “Shelter from the Storm” and “Guinevere” as well asClannad among other gems. A possible unexpected folk singer suggestion- All My Sorrows by the Shadows? Bestwishes and oh by the way i hotvthecbook about Jimm Webb. Thank you for the recommendation!

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    • Roger Williams on 16 August 2023

      Thank you David, hope you like the book. It’s interesting on the relationship between the redneck Glen Campbell and the hippy Jimmy Webb! An interesting read which ran out of steam a bit at the end I thought.

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  352. Mike from rutland on 13 August 2023

    Thankyou for the Alan Dell tribute. My late mother was a onetime pianist for the Ivy benson band and I was raised on fabulous jazz and swing despite being born in the 60’s ! We would always listen to Alan on sunday afternoons. I have to confess that on hearing the familiar refrains of ‘Thats all’ I did shed a few tears but thats the power of music to evoke memories. Love the station, my only gripe is that its not available on DAB radio but maybe one day ?

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 13 August 2023

      Hi Mike,
      Thank you for those kind words. You write about tears coming when listening to the Alan Dell programme, I have to admit that tears come all too readily to my eyes when I hear songs my late wife Ali loved played on Serenade Radio. Jane Markham played Acker Bilk’s “That’s My Home” this morning and the eyes moistened as they did when I played ” Memories Of You” in my afternoon show. Next week Hubert Gregg.

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  353. Dave in London on 13 August 2023

    Thanks everso to new man Vic Groves, settling impressively well into Sunday lunchtime. The contextual info which Vic provides (first sung by… recorded in…) is welcome, spreading extra marmalade on the lunchtime toast and showing us that the music has meaning for him. Those country music songs at 1.30pm and 2.30 are a welcome extra. I wonder if Mr Marriott of this parish might allow Vic a country spot at 1pm and 2pm too. As that lady at the El Morocco tea rooms once said, it does you good to have a fling occasionally.

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    • Vic Groves on 13 August 2023

      Hi Dave. Thanks very much for the feedback. I’m pleased you’re enjoying the programme. I love the music that Serenade plays and thoroughly enjoy the research involved in finding the background information. Sometimes the marmalade mighr be Marmite to some!! It took me a couple of seconds to understand the final second but, as I love the Goon Show and Peter’s other work, I realised it was “Four square on the Northern Line.” If the show doesn’t catch on I can always turn my hand to Toothbrush Holesmanship!! Thanks again. Vic.

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  354. Karen on 13 August 2023

    I missed most of Vic Groves first show last week as i was out. But i’m home today and one hour in i can already tell what a great show it is . The music is great ( well obviously… it is Serenade after qll.) Vic has played a few songs that i know but versions i havent heard before And i love the vintage country spot. And all the interesting facts about each as well. Thank you for another great show Vic and Serenade Radio.

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    • Vic Groves on 13 August 2023

      Hello Karen, Nice to meet you! Thank you very much for your kind words and feedback. I’m pleased you like the programme and the vintage country music slots. Thanks also for the comment about the facts. I hope I’m not talking too much! Thanks again, and I hope you’ll enjoy the future programmes just as much. Regards, Vic

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  355. Jonathan on the Isle of Man on 13 August 2023

    Any chance of having a re-run of Radio Heroes in the future, please? I only caught the tail end of the legendary David Jacobs yesterday. My wife and I were devotees to his Radio 2 programme for years. Something very reassuring in his voice and manner. Once Don Black left, we were bereft (I think they replaced Don with some medical programme to remind us of our mortality?!). We searched for therapy and found Serenade Radio and have never left.
    Whilst emailing, we’ve found two downsides to SR (1) we have to sleep, (2) we have to take the dog for a walk. This means we miss out on some great stuff, especially at weekends. A Saturday result for us is waking up halfway through Johnny McAtasney’s show (really try for the start – difficult) and still being awake at the end of Late Night Extra with Steve James, which we love. Thank you very much to ALL the Presenters and Producers for doing such a terrific and professional job. It’s greatly appreciated!

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    • John McAtasney on 13 August 2023

      Thank you, Jonathan. Great to hear you’ve joined the merry band of night owls and early birds on A Little Night Music. Dogs are great for keeping us active at all hours!

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  356. Dave in London on 13 August 2023

    Well done and thanks to Steve James for playing that rarity ‘Le Blon’ by Anita Harris. Not issued on CD as far as I know, and only a rough copy to be found online. Someone at Serenade Towers clearly has a very impressive record collection!

    I don’t know why the song has a James Bond air of mystery and menace to it – was it the theme to some other now-forgotten film? But never mind, it’s great.

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  357. David on 12 August 2023

    Another Brilliant programme Radio Heroes featuring the life of David Jacobs . Lovely memories of the radio in bygone days So its a big thank you to Peter Tomlinson , Neil Anthony and Brian Savin for these great programmes which leave you wanting more .

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 13 August 2023

      Thank you David. I really enjoyed narrating these programmes but the real thanks must go to Neil and Brian for their combined research, writing, and editing. Next week a perhaps lesser known Hero, Hubert Gregg but a man with an absolutely fascinating history. Be sure to catch it.

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      • Anthony on 13 August 2023

        Mum and myself tuned into David’s Sunday night R2 show. Probably he was what most resembled the station we knew. As David’s health was failing and was publicly admitted. My Mum was terminally ill and I guess with all that was going on. I lost track of his last year or so on air. I never heard that final broadcast which was obviously a struggle.
        I did tune into Don Black. Then his show was shared with another(I forget who)I think each did 12 programmes at a time.

        Hubert Gregg will be interesting. A very colourful life and sadly sidestepped when radio presenters are talked about.

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  358. Philip Ronald-Price on 12 August 2023

    This is a great station, and I only found out about it because someone advised me that there was a programme called Radio Heroes. It features David Jacobs tonight, and because I run a Facebook group for David, “David Jacobs..Our kind of music!”, it was of particular interest.
    As a Radio Presenter myself, it’s really goodto hear such a variety of ‘Radio as it used to be’.
    Well done!

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 13 August 2023

      Hi Philip and many thanks for your response to Radio Heroes and introducing us to your David Jacobs’ Facebook page. Will log in today. I don’t think the BBC have anywhere near the calibre of presenters they had back then or indeed as we have now on Serenade Radio ( this writer excepted of course!) Next week a man who knew David very well indeed, the multi-faceted Hubert Gregg. Do join me at 5pm on Saturday.

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      • Philip Ronald-Price on 13 August 2023

        Hello Peter,
        Many thanks for your reply, and I hope you also enjoy my Facebook page for David Jacobs.
        You are right, and the BBC doesn’t seem to have the same calibre of presenters these days.
        I shall certainly listen again next Saturday when you feature Hubert Gregg.
        By the way, I loved the show yesterday on David Jacobs, which covered many elements of his long career.
        Thank you again!

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  359. Andy Logan on 12 August 2023

    Another Saturday morning, another Jeff Owen show, another eclectic selection of tunes interested ses with Jeff’s unique and occasionally caustic observations.

    Kick starts our weekend!

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  360. John Quarm on 12 August 2023

    I’ve just started listening to your station. It’s so good I find it hard to switch off! It’s great.

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  361. Edgar on 11 August 2023

    I’m confused. Shouldn’t “I Said My Pyjamas and Put on My Prayers” be today’s twaddle?

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    • Anthony on 12 August 2023

      Hi Edgar,
      You have a point😂This also ties in with your other comment. So many different versions of many songs.

      This is sung as a duet. As well as a solo.
      Martha Tilton and Harry Babbitt.
      Tony Martin and Fran Warren.
      Ethel Merman and Ray Bolger.
      Margaret Whiting.
      Doris Day.
      There is even a Swedish version.

      I have heard them all except for the last one. All on Serenade.
      I think a couple could be in my own music library if I ever find them.

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  362. Edgar on 9 August 2023

    It’s just amazing how many versions of each song there are and how many songs each person or group performed.

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  363. Edward Marples on 8 August 2023

    My wife and I recently went on holiday to St Peter Port in Guernsey. We knew that Robert Farnon was buried in St Peter Port graveyard and went to pay our respects. We discovered that he is buried next to Ronnie Hazelhurst!
    Later in our hotel we met a total stranger, a Guernsey resident, and in the course of conversation we mentioned our visit to Roberts grave. The stranger then told us that Robert’s son David played the music music at his wedding.
    As I write this Andy Marriott has just played a piece by Robert Farnon and his Orchestra!
    We often go to listen to Roberts great niece Nicola Farnon playing at a venue in Leopold Square Sheffield.

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  364. Drew Baxter on 8 August 2023

    After returning from two weeks without internet, lovely to catch up with Radio Heroes – Alan Dell.
    A classy show about a classy broadcaster. Well done Peter Tomlinson and all at Serenade Radio.

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  365. Karen on 8 August 2023

    How comes i know the words to ive got a lovely bunch of coconuts? Even the talking bits. I’m not that old! Although my nan did have the record which is where i heard it as a child. More lovely memories . Thank you 🙂

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  366. David Purll on 7 August 2023

    Roger, another great programme with the stunning three in a row at the start! especially America with its almost choral ending with such grest basslines …courtesy of the Wrecking Crew no doubt, and many thanks to you for including Judy Collins and Julie Felix. Serenade is interactive radio at its best!

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    • Roger Williams on 7 August 2023

      Thank you David. It was a strong start eh? I nearly dropped America because Jeff Owen played it on Saturday. I’m pleased I didn’t though. I never tire of hearing it. Thank you for yor support

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  367. Karen on 7 August 2023

    The problem with being on holiday with lots of family members is that they are ruining my relaxing early morning Serenade routine wanting to talk to me! It will be my holiday challenge to educate them in civilised radio listening before i go home. 🙂

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  368. Chris Knowles on 6 August 2023

    PeterTomlinson.

    So enjoyed your programme featuring Alan Dell. My late husband and I always listened. ‘That’s All’ became one of ‘Our’ songs as did’ As you desire me’ sung by Frank Sinatra as the penultimate song on one episode. Though I have Serenade Radio on every day I have never heard this Frank song played. Looking forward to next week. Thank you.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 7 August 2023

      Hi Chris,
      Thank you for your kind comments. I thunk this little series is proving very popular. Do listen to my Sunday programme at 3pm next week you may very well be surprised by my first record!

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  369. Martin Rosen on 6 August 2023

    I really enjoyed hearing the new programme by Vic Groves earlier today. A great choice of music – I was even singing-along with some of the tracks in the car as the memories came floating back!

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  370. Ted on 6 August 2023

    Congratulations on a fantastic harry james show Friday 4 August evening i started jazz listening to AFN American Forces 1949 run home from school to tune in short wave to Frankfort before it faded got the bug the tune that started the show on the Jack Jackson hour on the BBC 11 O’clock Light Programme started with Carnival brought back Memories as I’m 87. Many Thanks

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  371. Kevan on 6 August 2023

    Just to say I really enjoyed Radio Heroes just now. What a really well put together programme about Alan Dell, and really nice to hear that oh so easy presentation style again.
    I am really looking forward to the rest of the series.
    On a point of order, around 15 minutes in mention was made of Ray Moore, regarding him losing 15 minutes of his show to allow Alan to complete his tribute to Glenn Miller.
    If there’s any chance of a second series then Ray, Sir Terry, Jimmy Young and John Dunn surely have to be top of the list.
    Thanks again, and I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 7 August 2023

      Hi Kevan,
      It’s really great to get such feedback on Radio Heroes, thank you very much. Your suggestions have been duly noted. This coming Saturday it’s David Jacobs, be sure to tune in!

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  372. David S on 6 August 2023

    Thank you Peter Tomlinson a lovely start to the series Radio Heroes really enjoyed it and looking forward to hearing the rest of the series .

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 7 August 2023

      Hi David,
      By the number of responses we have received it seems that this little series is a winner. Thank you for your kind comments, very much appreciated.

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  373. Karen on 6 August 2023

    Listening to the dawn chorus with Ed with a mug of tea sitting in the garden of my little holiday cottage in west wales. Perfect. There is a bit of competition from the other dawn chorus though🕊️ Serenade Radio on holiday what could be better.

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  374. Mike Matthews on 6 August 2023

    How lovely to hear this broadcast with Alan Dell, have always loved his programs

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 7 August 2023

      Thank you Mike, always good to hear from our listeners. It seems we have a struck a chord with Radio Heroes, Do spread the word,

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  375. Chris Hitchcock on 5 August 2023

    What a pleasure to hear the dulcet tones of the great Alan Dell on the show Radio Heros. It reminds us of what we are missing on modern day radio, Serenade Radio being the exception. Thank you to all who are involved with the series. I am fortunate to have many of Alaan and Benny’s Sunday afternoon shows on cassette . Golden days as far as I am concerned. In Ireland most of our kind of music can only be heard by by tuning into local community stations manned by volunteers with a great knowledge of their particular genre of music. Please pass on my comments to all concerned. Looking forward to further episodes.

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    • Steve in Worcs. on 5 August 2023

      Ahhh, I knew it would be Alan Dell, one of my all-time favourite broadcasters. I was invited to friends for lunch and it “over-ran”. I still don’t have a reliable method of recording streaming audio on timer,(for my own personal use, naturally.)

      I don’t think this slot is repeated, so if it does “appear” anywhere, I would appreciate a web link! Really looking forward to this series.

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      • Karen on 5 August 2023

        I think its repeated at 5am tomorrow…might be a bit early for a sunday though😉

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      • Peter Tomlinson on 6 August 2023

        Hi Steve,
        Good to hear from you in my native county of Worcestershire. The BBC had the best broadcasters like Alan Dell for many years. They don’t seem to be around any more and it’s been left up to good old Serenade Radio to remind eveyone just how good the Alan Dell’s of the world were. Do join me next Saturday and tell your friends, who like you remember the days of these presenters to join you around the wireless!

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        • Steve in Worcs. on 6 August 2023

          Hello Peter,
          Thank you SO much for taking the time to reply.
          I will not allow anything to interfere with my radio listening next Saturday, as it’s going to be gentle fun guessing who is up and coming for the focus of your programme each week. It is a glorious idea for a programme on a station like Serenade, and were I a betting man, I’d wager a few shillings (!) it might include a certain genial Merseysider and avid smoker from early morning radio, who one became confused over a rabbit-duck-fish 😁

          As a boy, I had a relatively lonely childhood, and found incredible companionship is the radio. I still recall, thanks to a gift of memory, the likes of Jack Jackson, Bruce Wyndham, Sam Costa, Charlie Chester, Pete Murray and Keith Skues to name a few. Also Hubert Gregg, and when I left a message on an internet Book of Condolence on news of his passing,I had a lovely e-mail from his producer, Roy Oakeshott, which I still have.

          Alan Dell was very special. His style of positioning his microphone very close to his mouth, and whispering very gently into it was his trademark, but his intros and choice of music, were sublime. When David announced he had passed, after sitting in for several months, I didn’t even know Alan was ill, partly due to a smaller internet presence than now, possibly due to a certain stoicism?

          Really looking forward to this series on my favourite ‘radio’ station, many thanks again.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 7 August 2023

      Hi Chris, you obviously have great taste in radio presenters and quite rightly too. Next Saturday it’s David Jacobs. And you will be pleased to know that Benny Green is in the list too. So keep listening and see if you can get others who share your good taste to join us on Saturday at 5 pm.

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  376. Jonathan Summers on 5 August 2023

    Dear Peter, We were thrilled to hear your first programme in the new “Radio Heroes” series this afternoon. Fans of Alan Dell for many years when radio really was worth listening too, we thought that the first edition was first class and put Alan in the place that he deserved – at the very top. Great stuff from all who contributed to the the creation of this one. Many many congratulations! Long live Serenade Radio!
    Jon and Lesley Summers

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 6 August 2023

      Hi Jonathan,
      Thank you for your kind words. This series is something the BBC should have done years ago and it could then have been something you could download and keep for ever. Sadly we can’t do that yet on Serenade Radio. Keep listening and spread the word.

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  377. Anthony on 5 August 2023

    Ten minutes in and I am already enjoying “Radio Legends” so many names who were important and still are in the evolvement of radio in the UK. And the popularity of music.

    We don’t forget them but sadly many will say “Who?”
    Alan Dell. Superb. I’d be a teenage then. I will take uneducated guess that he did a Sunday Afternoon show. Possibly before being followed by Benny Green. Russell Davies and Desmond Carrington. Or following each other perhaps?

    In time and probably very much later I have memories that Sing Something Simple and Charlie Chester between 4pm and 7pm.

    But even Radio Geeks get things wrong😊Looking forward to the rest in this series.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 6 August 2023

      Hi Anthony,
      Really pleased you are enjoying the series. Mind you with great broadcasters like Alan Dell it is impossible not to like the show.

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  378. Andy Logan on 5 August 2023

    Thanks for the spider news Jeff…

    As a veteran arachnophobe I’m now paranoid about going for a pee!

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  379. Ian Hall on 5 August 2023

    Another super soaraway Saturday show with Jeff Owen…. Never fails to make me smile with his view on life, the universe and everything. Plus the music is fantastic. Great work, Jeff. Thankyou.

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  380. Karen on 4 August 2023

    It amazes me how much emotion listening to Serenade Radio brings out. Just catching up with Dick Fisher as i was out this morning and he played Born with a smile on my face. I had an uncle who played the piano and used to accompany me sometimes when i sang at odd events. Id forgotten all about that song but it was one of our tunes and the last time i heard it he was playing it. He is sadly no longer with us .. but such happy memories brought straight back…. I might need a tissue. !! Thank you for playing that Dick.

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    • Dick Fisher on 5 August 2023

      Thanks for sharing such a lovely memory Karen. I often find when selecting music, that I am driven more by the memories that particular songs bring flooding back than their chart success or technical quality. The songs we love the most always have an emotional connection to our individual life stories.

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  381. Philip Cartwright on 1 August 2023

    It was great to hear the Banjoliers on yesterday’s ‘Music While You Work’. The last time I heard them I was about 14 years old.

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    • Brian Reynolds on 2 August 2023

      I quite agree, Philip. The Banjoliers did more MWYW programmes than any other combination (475 appearances) and I had the honour to be present at their final broadcast in 1982. Quite an experience, I can tell you!

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  382. Brian Bunn on 31 July 2023

    Hi Andy, what a brilliant radio station you have made, absolutely love it, so nostalgic, and great to discover so many songs from the 50’s and before, that are new to me, real quality music. My favourites programmes are “Music while you work”, “Sing something simple”, your own weekday morning shows, your Saturday “TV” show, and the Big Band type songs on Monday & Tuesday at 21:00. The music you play is so appreciated by those of us who have become bored with the national and commercial radio stations who just churn out the same stuff, and are frightened to play the songs you play.
    I know you can’t please everyone, but my only gripe is Dick Fisher playing songs from the 70’s, I heard “Young hearts run free” amongst others today, this is the type of stuff played to death on the likes of “Magic” and “Gold” radio ! Please keep Serenade unique !!!

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    • Karen on 3 August 2023

      I have been thinking about this for a few days now and whilst i wouldnt want to hear lots of 70s music, or even 60s music to be honest, if you dont listen to anything else other than Serenade the odd 70s track is nice to hear. A little survey i did listening whilst working at home Tuesday and Wednesday would suggest Dick Fisher played 1 70s tune on Tuesday and 2 on Wednesday. It’s hardly excessive… And the important thing is they were decent 70s tracks. I prefer the older stuff but also like that teensy bit of variation. I dont think it detracts from the uniqueness of Serenade Radio.

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    • Pat on 4 August 2023

      On the front page of the Serenade website, Andy wrote: “The music on Serenade Radio is the best in easy listening mostly from the 1940s to 1970s. We don’t play music because of its age, we play it because it is worth hearing!”

      Personally I like to hear some of the newer music in the weekly shows, I also really enjoy the Steve James’ and Jeff Owen programmes. I think the variety of shows that cover other period/styles such as the Big Band music, Folk Music, Songs from the Shows, Jazz, Dance Bands, Light Music, Mark Steyn, Music While You Work, Sing Something Simple and specialist series such as Radio Heroes and the TV Show, is what sets Serenade head and shoulders above other stations and all this without advertising!

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    • Edgar on 5 August 2023

      I would agree. There are plenty of places to hear newer music but few radio stations sound as good as Serenade Radio (when it is doing a show I like, and that’s not always the case). Never thought I’d say a Johnny Mathis song needs to be “gone, gone, gone”. But Dick Fisher does play so many good sounding songs.

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  383. David Purll on 31 July 2023

    Roger, loving the new two hour format whi h seems to be giving you greater opportunity to broaden the programme content. The unexpected folk singer this week was in complete contrast to her later recordings! And thank you for playing Jimmy Webb’s “The Highwayman”; what a great songwriter he is…could you include ” The moon is a harsh mistress” by either Judy Collins or Glen Campbell sometime? Thanks
    as always for a superb programme

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    • Roger Williams on 31 July 2023

      David, thank you for your comments; going to two hours does present more challenges and opportunities. I am tempted to push the boundaries a little bit while having the Easy Listening remit of the station in mind. There’s a book by Dylan Jones called “The Wichita Lineman” which I can recommend for insights into Jimmy Webb as a songwriter. I need to get better organised for requests, especially as the suggestions from you and others, is so interesting. I’ll put The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress on the list but it can sometimes take a little while to get new songs onto the Serenade system. Thank you for your interest! Roger

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      • David on 4 August 2023

        T hank you for the Dylan Jones recommendation! I’ll look it out. For the children’s sond spot how about Going to the Zoo Julie Felix or Jennifer’s Rabbit Tom Paxton??

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  384. Andrew Diprose on 30 July 2023

    Thank you John for your final ‘Music Cavalcade’. As Peter Tomlinson mentioned in his programme, a very worthy successor to the late Desmond Carrington’s All Time Greats on Radio 2 which was a Sunday lunchtime staple for so many. Thank you for the many hours of listening pleasure you’ve given and wishing you success with your new project. I hope it won’t be long before you’re back on Serenade Radio.

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    • John Walton on 30 July 2023

      Thank you for your appreciative comments, Andrew, and your good wishes. Desmond Carrington was one of my role models so being mentioned in the same breath is a huge compliment. Had to leave before I got found out! 😀 Seriously, I’m very pleased you’ve enjoyed ‘Music Cavalcade’. Thanks for taking the time to get in touch.

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    • Anthony on 31 July 2023

      Agreed. But I said something similar here and to John directly😊 Radio does evolve. It always has. As does the listener.

      But the stations offered on FM/DAB are generally similar. Repetitive. Ignores great swathes of music. Presentation is hyper and cluttered.

      Younger people can be coerced into liking music that is older and unknown. And older people to like newer music.

      We have some very good new artists singing the music Serenade plays. But its difficult to get hold of their work.
      Champian Fulton is one such artist. Its great to see Matt Dusk and Peter Grant on the station. But again very difficult to access their recorded work.

      And some seem to release a couple of albums. Are highly praised and then disappear.
      Long live Serenade Radio.

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      • Anthony on 31 July 2023

        I always enjoy the Dance Band Days. Usually listen to the original transmission and the repeat.

        I don’t know why but the programme that aired on Saturday evening was extra enjoyable if that’s possible. I am already set for tuning in again tonight.

        Well done Roger and Serenade Radio 📻

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        • Roger Williams on 31 July 2023

          Many thanks for your kind comments! Dance Band Days is very much a team effort drawing on the encyclopaedic knowledge of John Wright behind the scenes. He should take much more of the credit for the show. Roger

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  385. Tony & Maggie on 30 July 2023

    What a brilliant programme Cindy Kent presents on Saturday afternoons🌞
    So many happy memories of where we were at a particular time during the 50’s and 60’s.
    Magical, thank you Cindy x

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    • Cindy Kent on 31 July 2023

      Thank you Tony and Maggie! My pleasure. Let me know if you would like a request played? Keep spreading the word about the fabulous Serenade Radio!

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  386. Steve on 29 July 2023

    Hello Roger,

    Just listening in to Dance Band Days, and I think you were querying the vocalist on Harry Bidgood And His Broadcasters – I Don’t Mind Being All Alone?

    I’m wondering if it was Cyril Ramon Newton, who sang on a few numbers by this band at that time. In one of the internet references, a listing is mentioned in this book: “British Dance Bands On Record 1911 to 1945” by Brian Rust and Sandy Forbes, publ. 1987.

    Many thanks for continued excellence. 😎

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    • Roger Williams on 31 July 2023

      Steve, you raise an interesting point. Dance Band Days is very much a team effort. We draw upon the expert knowledge of John Wright behind the scenes and Andy Marriot who produces the show. Andy has a copy of the book you mention which does not list individual vocalists for the number in question. However we do know that Cavan O’Connor, John Thorne and Bobby Sanders were present at the same recording session but there’s no mention of Cyril Ramon Newton. This isn’t to say that you’re not right in identifying him, but we can’t say for certain. Thank you for your interest, which is much appreciated! Roger

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      • Karen on 31 July 2023

        Roger i am reading a book called ‘ british dance band days .. the singers and smaller bands’ and i had just got to Cavan O ‘Connor a couple of nights ago. It was explaining he sang under a number of pseudonyms ann then says the reason we dont always know the singer is that an unknown singer commanded a fee of 2 guineas but once they became recognised it was doubled. So they tried to stop the singer being recognised by them not being named or singing under a variety of pseudonyms..a ploy to keep the cost down …. Which is fascinating but a bit annoying now when we try to work out who.it is. Although you probably know all that already … Fascinating to me though as i am just reading it !

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  387. Andy Logan on 29 July 2023

    I’ve been looking for a worthwhile Saturday morning radio show to tune into for some time and have just chanced upon Jeff Owen’s slot. This is the one! Good music and a nicely line in acerbic/irreverent chat.

    Congratulations also to Roger ‘Big Man’ Williams for bagging the Sunday evening slot. The quintessence of urbanity.

    (Listening in Tynemouth)

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    • Steve on 29 July 2023

      Jeff Owen is a broadcasting gem 😎 The stories behind some of the songs and artists fascinate me, as well as his ‘askance’ view of the world.

      Great stuff!

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    • Roger Williams on 31 July 2023

      Andy, Quintessance of Urbanity here! Thank you for following me from the other place and for finding Jeff Owen. Worth listening to Marriot in the morning too. He has an element of mischief about him….

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  388. Karen on 29 July 2023

    Steve james… You have just played town talk by ken woodman and the picadilly brass. Do you know if that is 0n an album. I have been looking fot it for ages. ?

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    • Simon McLean on 30 July 2023

      Hi Karen, there was a CD that came out about 20 years ago called Town Talk which compiles both of Ken’s 1960s albums, and it’s on that. If you prefer vinyl, it was on an LP called That’s Nice on the Strike label, but it’s not cheap (I spent years looking for it!)

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      • Karen on 30 July 2023

        Thank you Simon. I shall look out for the CD because it might ne interesting to hear other stuff by him. But in the meantime a very nice person sent me an mp3 of it. So that will tide me over. 🙂

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        • Simon McLean on 30 July 2023

          Wonderful, it’s a great tune – happy memories of listening to the JY Prog!

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  389. Brendan Gaynor on 29 July 2023

    Just a quick note to say how sorry I am that the final Music Cavalcade will be airing on Sunday. I absolutely love hearing John Walton on the radio. Thank you John, you have been an amazing friend over the air the past few years and have certainly helped me deal with some difficult times through your knowledge, style and above all warmth. Will really miss you John, best wishes, Brendan

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    • John Walton on 30 July 2023

      Thank you, Brendan, for such kind words. If my presentation of ‘Music Cavalcade’ has provided even the slightest support in the ways you’ve articulated, it leaves me feeling both happy and humbled. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the programmes. Thank you for being such a consistent and enthusiastic listener. With warmest best wishes for the future, John.

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  390. Edgar on 28 July 2023

    So many good songs on the so-called Quiet Hour but then there is Klaus Wunderlich.

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  391. Karen on 28 July 2023

    On the train to Didcot. Standing room only and Dick has played Edmundo Ros and i cant stop my legs dancing about a bit and fellow passengers are looking at me like i’m mad. Can we slow it down a bit till i get there 😂

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  392. Karen on 27 July 2023

    Noche de ronda is spanish… Literally means night watchman… Not as romantic sounding in english. Spanish
    is always better in songs. 🙂

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  393. Karen on 27 July 2023

    Loved the Hinge and Bracket.. i forgot how funny they were. Thank you for reminding me. I feel a trawl through Amazon coming on…

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  394. Randall on 26 July 2023

    Sure wish you guys would add some Donna Hightower into the playlist. Her two Capitol albums sold well in UK in 1959-1960 and she appeared with Ted Heath on his Granada Bandstand program in 1959-1960. She also released a series of wonderful albums in Spain in the early to mid-1970’s. A fine jazz, pop and gospel vocalist. Please add!

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    • Andy Marriott on 26 July 2023

      Hi Randall,
      Now this is just weird! Only yesterday I was listening to Ms Hightower and thinking “this is our kind of thing”. Some great big band arrangements and a voice not unlike Dinah Washington. You will be hearing her soon on Serenade.

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      • Randall on 26 July 2023

        Kismet! Thanks much, Andy! Don’t miss her standout 1975 album titled “I’m in Love with Love.” Imagine Nancy Wilson lived in Spain and recorded and you’ll get the feel of that album. Donna’s version of the title track “I’m in Love with Love,” (jazzy, soulful, big band with strings) and others like “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” and Gordon Jenkin’s “Good-Bye” are outstanding and so very underplayed. The Serenade audience is going to love her. Thanks and love listening to you guys across the pond here in Austin, Texas.

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  395. Karen on 24 July 2023

    Thank you for another great dance band days Roger Williams. You are quite right it really is a special show. I cant decide which of your shows i like best .. its usually whichever i am listening to at the time until the next one comes along. But it seems that every week that goes by i like dance band days more and more. Great show.

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  396. Geoff Jones on 23 July 2023

    Thanks Roger for Soft Folkus – you’ve found another excellent radio station. Catch you next week. Cheers.

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    • Roger Williams on 24 July 2023

      Hello Geoff! Lovely to hear from you. Hope all is well in your world. Do have a look around at some of the other shows on Serenade there’s some lovely stuff on offer. Regards to Pam too,

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  397. Janice Reed on 23 July 2023

    Due to illness,I have only just learned the very sad news about David Corbett.I had only known him since January this year when he sent me his wonderful book “Those were the Days”. We talked regularly on the phone and he often played a piece of music for me on his programme.He was very special and I shall miss him very much.

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  398. Pat Fox on 21 July 2023

    I’m a big fan of all things Serenade but I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed tonight’s Big Band Hour with Benny Green and the Johnny Patrick Orchestra, Fantastic music, the real big band sound! I look forward to the rest of the series

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  399. Michael Hannon on 21 July 2023

    Wow, the unforgettable Benny Green is back! So sad we don’t do late these days, we are in France and can’t get the app to change times.
    Is there a way round that?

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  400. Karen on 20 July 2023

    What a lovely program ‘from the archives’ with John Fox and his orchestra has been tonight. Perfect to relax to after a stressful day.

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  401. Anthony on 19 July 2023

    OK…I cannot change my Sunday night’s. I am home more than I am out. There is not much happens on my town. Buses services have been cut back still further.

    So the bad news I miss the extended and change of night for “Soft Folkus”
    But it is good news for a great programme(is there a bad programme on Serenade?)I can’t think of one.

    At least I can check online and see which songs I missed on those sites that show every song played😊
    Benny Green will be a good listen on Fridays at 9pm. I used to listen to him many many years ago.

    Onwards and upwards.

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  402. Thomas Ashmore on 18 July 2023

    Hi, I see that some of your programmes have appeared on Mixcloud but not all. Any plans?
    Would be nice and enjoyable. Regards Tom

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    • Andy Marriott on 19 July 2023

      Hi Tom,
      Our music licensing doesn’t allow for any kind of “listen again” feature. Any items of our programming available on download or listening sites are personal recordings shared by listeners, over which we have no control.
      Sorry to disappoint you.

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  403. clive hughes on 18 July 2023

    I particlarly liked the David Corbet programme because it was largely ‘vocal free’ – as I do not really like vocals it is to be hoped that a similar programme can replace it on Sunday evenings – I know about ‘music while you work’ but the time is not convenient for me

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    • Barb.s on 18 July 2023

      If it is instrumentals that you enjoy have you listened to either of the Simon McLean shows. Music Box every day at 1 and Dinner at Eight on Saturdays. He plays some lovely music.

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      • clive hughes on 18 July 2023

        Thank you for that – music box time is inconvient but I will certainly give dinner at eight a listen

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  404. Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 17 July 2023

    In the last few hours I have received countless messages from listeners concerned that Light Music will no longer be part of Serenade Radio. This could not be further from the truth. The untimely death of David Corbett has, of course, meant that the programme could not continue in it’s present form. Indeed David is a very hard act to follow.
    Be assured, Light Music fans, we are not abandoning you. Please be patient.
    In the meantime Music While You Work can be heard every weekday morning at 9.30, and there’s some lovely Light Music from the archive every Thursday evening at 9.30

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    • Karen on 17 July 2023

      Whilst i am sure we are all still reeling at the untimely death of the lovely David, the expertise he brought to SR was immeasurable. I am sure everyone can understand that people like that dont ‘grow on trees’ and that Andy will, as ever, be working to resolve the problem he now has in the best way for SR.

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    • Anthony on 17 July 2023

      As long as Serenade radio continues to exist I am not concerned that the quality and variety will change. You play what others have neglected and forgotten bit also find new music that fits into its criteria. Older music does not mean it is old fashioned as it does not mean that everything released today is just noise.

      The problem is that other stations avoid it. I grew up with all kinds of music. I had older parents so I heard music they knew and vice versa.

      But as Stanley Black has been mentioned. I am truly amazed at the volume of music the likes of him were released on record. Also how many orchestras and arrangers were issuing instrumental versions of “Pop” songs certainly into the late 70’s and 80’s. Then stopped.
      All the best

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      • Edgar on 30 July 2023

        I’ve made a list of songs I liked a lot and who played them and the name Stanley Black certainly shows up.

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  405. Karen on 17 July 2023

    What a brilliant Music While you Work today,… Stanley Black, i shall have to look up more of his stuff, and now Dick Fisher is playing Edmundo Ros and earlier Andy Marriott played Ray Moore. Its my birthday today… what a start to the day. Keep it coming SR .

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    • Dick Fisher on 18 July 2023

      Firstly, let me wish you a belated happy birthday! Music while you work is a real gem. A half hour of beautifully arranged and performed snippets of great songs with some of the finest musicians on the planet- yet mostly unsung. No pun intended! Thank you for your continuing support. It’s great to know you are there.

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      • Karen on 18 July 2023

        Thank you very much Dick. I had a lovely day. Even the weather held up. I was a late convert to music while you work but now i love it. I even bought a book about it to read more! To be honest there are no bad shows on SR but yours is a particular joy with your ‘smiley voice’… And of course the odd Edmundo track which always makes me smile…And even my husband now tells me stuff and then tells me its something ‘ i didnt know i didnt know’… So your influence is spreading 😉

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  406. Anthony on 17 July 2023

    More changes at Serenade Radio 😢but for good reasons for the presenter concerned 😊
    A project that sounds very interesting and impressive involving the writing and/or arranging of music and a script too.

    We appreciate the time given by everyone out of a love of music and radio.

    And sometime in the future I am sure we will hear John Walton again either doing a series of specials.

    Wishing him all the very best.

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    • John Walton on 18 July 2023

      Thanks for your kind words good wishes, Anthony. ‘Music Cavalcade’ may be coming to an end but I’m encouraged to believe I can make a small contribution or two next year.

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  407. Linda Brown on 16 July 2023

    So sad to hear about the death of David Corbett. Such a genial and knowledgeable presenter. I always looked forward to 7:00 pm on Sunday nights. He was an example of someone doing his job so we’ll you hardly noticed how good he was. A life well lived and surely the world is a little sadder and poorer because of his demise. Just listening now to “Dusk” by ‘ Cecil Armstrong-Gibbs What a fitting valedictory. My best wishes to his family and friends.

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    • Anthony on 17 July 2023

      Linda, Like David there is something special about British Light Classics music. It provokes memories. Nostalgia. Emotions specific to it. It also has a quality of its own. Sadly many great composers, musicians and arrangers and a time forgotten.

      Strange that you should mention Dusk. I woke at 4am Sunday morning and was playing a CD of such music and I found that piece did affect me too.

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  408. Nick Hingley on 16 July 2023

    I have just heard Peter Tomlinson announce the very sad news about David Corbett – and now coming to the website have seen the announcement on the home page (I often use an internet radio). I loved hearing David’s programmes of music you won’t find anywhere else; and champions of this genre are few today. I heard so many pieces that were new to me – when this music would be heard regularly on the Light on 1500m I was likely tuned to a pirate station! Fortunately, ones tastes and outlook broaden. We have lost a fount of knowledge and a gentleman.
    My sincere condolences to David’s family and friends.

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  409. Nicholas on 16 July 2023

    Tuned in for the first time yesterday! Love the mood – terrific music that brings back so many memories. Great to hear Cindy again. Keep up the excellent work!

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    • Cindy Kent on 28 July 2023

      Thank you kind Sir!!! Love doing the programme and love Serenade Radio! Help us spread the word about this great station💕

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  410. Tony on 16 July 2023

    Just to say thanks again Steve for another superb Sunday breakfast, on the increasingly important ( in a radio dessert for the main) Serenade. Have you on around the house here on the island every weekend. Love your music and presentation. Along with Simon’s excellent Dinner at 8, my fave shows on the station.
    Kind regards Tony

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  411. Margaret Mulherine on 16 July 2023

    So sad to hear the news of David Corbetts passing. A true Gent, and so knowledgeable of the kind of music still loved by millions. R.I.P. And condolences to his family. xxx

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  412. Cindy Kent on 15 July 2023

    So sorry to hear of the death of fellow Serenade presenter David Corbett. May his family be comforted at this time and may he rest in peace and and rise in glory.

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    • Mark Steyn on 16 July 2023

      David had an unmistakeable presentation style and his enthusiasm for the music poured through the speakers. I so loved his show. Sunday evenings won’t be the same without him.

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  413. Brian Reynolds on 15 July 2023

    David Corbett and I were good friends for over forty years, united by our mutual passion for light music. He was the author of a 600 page book about conductor, Harry Davidson and old-time dance music in general. He was one of a dwindling number of authorities on the genre of light music. We didn’t get to meet very often but spoke almost weekly on the phone – indeed we had a long conversation on the day before his demise! The “Light Programme” which ran for over five years, was his passion – and it showed!
    I have now learned that David’s passing was a peaceful one – in a coffee shop, whilst drinking a cup of coffee, he just slipped away. May his soul rest in peace! My condolences to his loved ones.

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  414. Gary on 15 July 2023

    Very sad to hear of the passing of David Corbett. His light programme is my favourite on Serenade. Rip and condolences to his family and friends.

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  415. David on 15 July 2023

    With deepest condolences to you and the family of David Corbett. Such sad news.

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  416. Helen on 15 July 2023

    I was very sad to hear of the passing of David Corbett.
    I enjoyed listening to his programmes very much.
    My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. 🙏

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  417. David Purll on 15 July 2023

    Roger,
    Another excellent programme and thank you for the Richard and Teddy Thompson track.. and thanks to Karen for suggesting it. Also loved the newer stuff and the Harvey Andrews song. Would it be possible for you to include the Julie Felix and Leonard Cohen duet of “That’s no way to say goodbye”? and a version of Jimmy Webb’s “The Highwayman”? And thznk you for the Seekers too! Kind regards

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    • Roger Williams on 16 July 2023

      HJello David, thank you as ever for your comments. For reasons that will shortly become apparent I will need the recommendations of you and others to beef up the Soft Folkus library even more than before, The Highwayman is in the mix for a future show. The intriguing Julie Felix Leonard Cohen collaboration is a little more problematic. Do you have details of an official release? I’ve found a YouTube clip of their performance on tv which would need a bit of jiggery pokery to sort out – not impossible by any means, but will take a little time – an official release would be easier. Roger

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      • Karen on 17 July 2023

        Ive just seen the schedule for next week Roger. Goodness. Thinking caps on then ! I might start with another of my favourite IEC tunes … Without Lisa. The live version is best as it gives Joseph the chance to show his violin skills to great effect but the album version is lovely too… Although its on a pre IEC album called ‘ On hire by Cole Stacey and Joseph O’Keefe. ‘
        Thank you for playing persuasion by the way. That was a recording of it i had not heard ( the version i had was live) … So double bonus. 🙂

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      • David Purll on 18 July 2023

        I have it on an ” unauthorised” cd which i did get legally ! ( from Amazon) It’s from a bbc tvsopresumably the same thing you’ve seen. I think though she recorded it as well as a solo. Strangely she seems tohave been forgotten but was on tv lots in the late 60s. The rest of the cd is broadly bbc2 and radio1 recordings.Hopethis helps

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      • David on 18 July 2023

        Found the recording on Amazon we discussed -its on a 5 cd set of acoustic and live tecordings

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      • David Purll on 18 July 2023

        Found the recording on Amazon we discussed -its on a 5 cd set of acoustic and live tecordings

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  418. Anne Wade on 14 July 2023

    So sad to hear the passing of David Corbett 🥲 loved listen to his show he will be sadly missed.
    Prayers for his family🙏🏻🙏🏻 RIP David🙏🏻🙏🏻

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  419. Karen on 14 July 2023

    I was so very sad to hear of the death of David Corbett. A very knowledgeable man, who was so enthusiastic about the music he played he passed that enthusiasm to the listener . He certainly introduced me to many a tune that I had not heard before . My sincere condolences to his family and friends . RIP David. We will miss you .

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  420. Paul on 14 July 2023

    Saddened to read of David Corbett’s passing – having listened to The Light Programme for several years his knowledge of “the kind of music you just don’t hear anymore” was vast. Sincere condolences to David’s family, friends and colleagues.

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  421. David Small on 14 July 2023

    So very sorry to hear the death of lovely presenter David Corbett who presented The Light Programme. I loved his programme and never missed his shows. He played the lovely kind of music that we used to hear on the radio in days gone by. RIP David you will be so missed

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  422. Anthony on 14 July 2023

    Very sad to have just read the news of the passing of David Corbett who presented the “Light Programme” on Sunday nights.

    My music taste is extremely wide and it was good to see acknowledgement to music ignored virtually anywhere else.

    Some may say(and it is an attitude within radio in general)to avoid playing certain music because it is unpopular. Forgetting that could be because a genre of music is dropped or given little exposure.
    The same stations with such an attitude start to sound too similar. Copy each other. Are unadventurous. Repetatative.

    Unfortunately the programme was on air on one of very few nights I am in company and not at home. Unable to record it to listen to later.

    Many years ago. My friend Bob Monkhouse. Yes the very same. Did a wonderful music series featuring the music David played on Serenade on BBC Radio 3.

    Once again sending heartfelt condolences to David’s family and colleagues. And thinking of him too.

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    • Steve on 16 July 2023

      I’ve only just seen the news, and would like to echo Anthony’s words – David was a wonderful broadcaster, whose knowledge of the his field was imparted subtly but authoritatively. It is a favourite genre of music for me, and I was astonished from his two-hour programmes how many pieces I had not heard of before.

      I remember that Bob Monkhouse series for a national broadcaster, I wish I’d recorded it, as I do with David’s wonderful programmes. I would love to hear repeats at some point. My thoughts are with his family.

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  423. Karen on 14 July 2023

    I am at the Goodwood festival of speed….a Christmas present to my husband. Im not a great fan of cars and am soaked to the skin. Thank goodness i can have David Yarnall in my ear keeping me sane . You can always rely on SR wherever you are . 🙂

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    • David Yarnall on 23 July 2023

      Thank you Karen and I’m glad you’re still listening even under such adverse conditions. But, how do you think I feel? It’s a bit cramped in your lug hole!!

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  424. Anthony on 13 July 2023

    How fortunate. I don’t get much but I am usually home in time for the 9.30pm Thursday specials.

    So tonight was a especially welcome hearing Robert Farnon and guest singer Ronnie Carroll.

    We really did have some wonderful but sadly forgotten vocalists. Orchestras, bands, composers and arrangers.

    You do wonder how many programmes were wiped or if on transcription disc services were just discarded and thrown into skips when stations had a clear out.

    There are so many wonderful programmes that still exist of the golden age of US radio music and performers we only knew from the films or records that reached these shores.

    When TV dominated and took over in the 50’s so many treasures were dumped.

    I suspect it is even more difficult to trace broadcasts from the UK.

    A similar problem happened in Australia too.

    Thank you Serenade Radio.

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    • Anthony on 13 July 2023

      (I hope that I haven’t sent a duplicate post of something else I wanted to add)
      I missed five minutes and panicked as my internet radio played up and I feared I was going to have set it up from scratch.
      I suspect the presenter was John Benson.
      It was interesting hearing Ronnie Carroll sing The Folks who live on the Hill. With an introduction/preamble before the main song was sung.

      As other Serenade Radio presenters have commented on this practice is rarely heard these days even when standards are sung these days.

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  425. Karen on 13 July 2023

    I may be biased… but what a fabulous version of ‘ it had to be you’ by kay starr. Not heard that before. I am trying to work but its made me all relaxed and dreamy 😅

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  426. J Seng on 12 July 2023

    I no longer see Stephen Ashley with his weekly theatre organ show. Was this removed?

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    • Karen on 13 July 2023

      I think it was a series that ended a couple of weeks ago. I am sure he said ‘until next time’ at the end of the last program though. So it may be back in the future.

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      • Steve Ashley on 13 July 2023

        My Hot Pipes shows are produced as a series of 13 for Serenade, which gives me time in between to plan and research for the next series, plus adding to my library all the new recordings that come my way. I should be back sometime in the late autumn or early winter. And thanks, Mr. Seng, for asking!

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  427. Roger Sweet on 12 July 2023

    Loving Serenade Radio. I also found John Gary USA vocalist like a stronger voiced Pat Boone
    I am a semi retired pianist and my favourite style is crossover music…Richard Cla yderman Tec
    So pleased to find you …I like most music up to the 1970s probably

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  428. Karen on 11 July 2023

    When i first started listening to Serenade Radio, as a child of the sixties with parents from the thirties it was the music we listened to at home that i was most attracted to. And i still love it. But the more i listen i have realised it is the music of my grandparents era that i am loving the most at the moment. It started when i realised that i was listening out for Andy’s vintage spot each day. That made me listen to music while you work, and now dance band days is a must listen for me. The music has such atmosphere and is totally neglected every where else except on SR. I am not sure i would even have heard it without SR. We are rather spoiled in that respect. Great stuff.

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  429. Randall on 11 July 2023

    Gosh, you guys are so awesome and have introduced me to so many wonderful singers and bands, love it so much. One request: you’re missing out if you’re not playing some Donna Hightower along with your many other great jazz and pop singers of this period. How about something from her 1958 Capitol record “Take One,” or her 1975 Columbia recording, “I’m in Love with Love.” Gorgeous vocals.

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  430. Karen on 11 July 2023

    Three in a row from the wonderful Kay Starr . Love it . Thank you John Darvall.

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  431. Karen on 9 July 2023

    I do love listening to John Walton on a Sunday . It really is what sundays used to be when i was growing up before people seemed to forget what good radio was . I think the pips will always be the piptic punctuation in this house from now on too :-). Thank you for a great show every week John .

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    • John Walton on 9 July 2023

      Thank you for your kind words, Karen. They’re very much appreciated. However, between you and me, I’d try hard not to become too ardent a pipster. I understand they’re aiming at 20 members by the end of the year! Don’t be drawn in! 😀

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  432. Beverley on 9 July 2023

    A very hot night here in Deal – sleeping not easy – so I have been listening to Serenade Radio and on the Dawn Chorus I have just heard ‘Tabarinage’, played by the Light Music Society Orchestra. I can tell you that this was composed by my Dad, Robert Docker, in 1961 and ‘Tabarinage’ means Buffoonery!! My Dad once received a letter from an amateur film maker who wanted to use the music in a scene from the film where a live monkey jumped out of an aeroplane!! Not sure that’s what my Dad had in mind when he composed it!
    Thank you Serenade, for keeping the music alive.

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    • Andy Marriott on 9 July 2023

      Nice story!
      Thanks Beverley, it’s a pleasure to play your father’s wonderful music on SR. Did you catch his sextet on Music While You Work last Thursday?

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      • Beverley on 9 July 2023

        Hi Andy,
        Yes, I did hear the Robert Docker Sextet last Thursday – such a treat! He would be thrilled to know that his music is still being played. Look forward to some more soon!

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  433. Michael on 8 July 2023

    Hi Kevin Taylor,
    After playing Englebert’s Quando, Quando, Quando you said, there’s two songs with a latin flair, which is incorrect. Quando is Italian for “when”, whereas, if it were spelled “Cuando” on the label that would indicate Spanish.

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    • Andy Marriott on 9 July 2023

      Hi Michael,

      This got me thinking so I went online and found this: The cultures whose core language is based on Latin, are Latin cultures, such as Spanish, French, and Italian. We can refer to individuals from these countries as Latin. Hispanic, however, refers to people and cultures that are derived from former parts of the Spanish Empire.

      So, it looks like Kevin knows his stuff!

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      • james wilson on 16 July 2023

        Yes Andy you are dead right…..the first time I heard the word Quando was in a Latin class, too many years ago o remember. But I always remember when I first heard the song I thought, “Oh yes, quando is Latin for when”

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  434. Anthony on 8 July 2023

    Stuart Linell in fine form today. Firstly over his hay fever of a few weeks ago.
    Good music as in favourites and others never heard or rarely played.

    Saves me playing my 7,000 CD music library of songs but also playing what I wish I had but cannot find or are being sold at ridiculous prices.

    Mobility is impaired. Our public transport is being reduced. So options of going out or attending local events is becoming increasingly difficult for many.

    So a relaxing day and evening of music radio helps the time pass by pleasantly. Its company.

    May Serenade continue for many years to come and we are around to enjoy it too.

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    • Stuart Linnell on 8 July 2023

      Thank you so much Anthony. So kind of you to send such lovely comments. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the music selection. It is always lovely to hear from listeners, and it was also kind of you to comment on my hay fever. Best wishes.

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  435. David Purll on 7 July 2023

    Roger,
    Thank you again for another great programme, lots of rarely heard stuff, and thank you especially for Pete Atkin once more and also Stefan Grossman (!) The closing Paul Simon track was lovely too.

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  436. Helen on 7 July 2023

    Excellent choice of tunes this morning, as always, on SR. Lovely stuff, especially on such a beautiful sunny morning. Thankyou

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  437. Maggie on 6 July 2023

    Dear Dick Fisher, slight error, Roger Moore was married to Dorothy Squires, not Rosemary. Brilliant prog and superb Serenade radio, My favourite.

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    • Richard Fisher on 6 July 2023

      Dear Maggie
      To coin a favourite song title – “what kind of fool am I?” How did I get the two Squires’ mixed up like that? There’s a soon to be vacant slot coming up on SR, for someone who actually knows stuff. Interested?

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  438. Karen on 6 July 2023

    Marty Feldman on the twaddle .. ive never heard that before. My kind of love song 😂 Great stuff.

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  439. Anne Wade NC on 6 July 2023

    I love all the great guy’s and gals on SR who bring me hours of enjoyment ❤️❤️ with music that puts a smile 😊 on my face 😀 David Yarnal has to be my favorite 👏🏻love his quirky side and his smooth voice❤️

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  440. Karen on 5 July 2023

    Just returned from a meeting plugged the radio into my ear and heard that it is the lovely Dick Fisher’s birthday today. Happy Birthday Dick . Thank you for your fabulous shows. Have a great day x

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    • Richard Fisher on 5 July 2023

      Thank you Karen. At my grand age, birthdays don’t really mean much . However, your good wishes are appreciated and I thank you. My wife Cynthia and I enjoyed a leisurely lunch at one of our favourite places.

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  441. Karen on 4 July 2023

    I was just thinking rather sadly that there had been no edmundo ros on Dick’s program today and maybe he was going off him a bit .. and then…. as if by magic… The final tune puting a little smile on my face. Thank you Dick .

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  442. Robert Swanston on 4 July 2023

    Elaine: Serenade do sometimes now play Morgana King. I hadn’t heard of her until I saw her playing Marlon Brando’s wife in the first Godfather film. Glad you like her.

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  443. Elaine on 3 July 2023

    I’m listening from the US and want you to know that your station has helped to keep me sane in these days of insanity and has kept me company and revived wonderful memories of the past while recovering from an illness. Thank you all so much.

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  444. Vanessa-Ann Dowsett on 3 July 2023

    Hi all, I love listening to Andy Marriott ‘s Television Show, it certainly is a great way to begin my Sunday morning and brings back many childhood memories. We didn’t have a TV in my home until I was 8 and we were very restricted as to viewing time as my parents believed it to be bad for both brain and eyes. Now, in my mid sixties, I have come full circle as the radio and books are my preferred entertainment with DR radio top of the list. Thank you all

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  445. Karen on 2 July 2023

    What other radio station is there where you would hear Jupiter from the planet suite and in the same program Lets have a party by Mrs Mills ( last time i heard that was at my nan’s at parties in the 70s so it made me a bit emotional to be honest!) . The variety on SR is incredible… Something for everyone. I know i bang on about this all the time but we are so lucky to have this.

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  446. Karen on 2 July 2023

    Moonlight becomes you … Peter Tomlinson… I think it was silvikrin hair spray. Not sure how i remember that as i wasnt of hairspray using age at the time .. But it makes me think of it everytime i hear it . 🙂

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  447. Kevin Darling on 2 July 2023

    I have only just discovered your station – today, (Sunday 2-7-’23), and I think I will make it regular listening.
    My favourite era of music is the 1920’s – 1940’s Dance Bands and vocalists.
    I’m pleased to see you do cater for this era on Saturdays which is repeated on Mondays. I, of course, missed the Saturday edition, but look forward to hearing the repeat on Monday.
    Sadly, people like me are neglected by the mainstream broadcasters. I assume they think that because you weren’t around in those days, you won’t want to hear the music from those days…. Well I can’t get enough of the music from that time !

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  448. Karen on 1 July 2023

    Sitting in my little back yard at 10.42pm , drinking whiskey and listening to Kevin Taylor. The perfect Saturday evening relax . Thank you SR what would we do without you.

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  449. David Purll on 30 June 2023

    Thanks Roger for including Pete Atkin, the combination of his music and Clive James lyrics is stunning. On the endles subject of “one thing leads to another” I only recently discovered that Paul Simon and Al Stewart shared a flat together in London at the time Paul wrote Blessed ( allegedly at St Anne’s church in SoHo, and that Paul co-wrote with Bruce Woodley of the Seekers…”Red Rubber Ball” a hitcin the USA for the Cyrkle….so theres another couple of suggestions …. your programme is responsible for so much…. thank you

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  450. Steve on 30 June 2023

    Morning Andy!

    Thanks for brightening up a dull, cold rainy day in Worcestershire! 😊

    On ‘Bobby Sherwood And His Orchestra – Moonlight Becomes You’, the vocalist was Kitty Kallen, I believe.

    Another terrific selection of music, and the comedy slot 🤣🤣 Eric Morecambe was on Parkinson one time, and Parky asked: ‘Have you ever thought about what you and Ernie would have been if you weren’t funny?”

    Quick as a flash, Eric said: “Mike and Bernie Winters.”

    Uproarious laughter from the audience .

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  451. spinetingler on 30 June 2023

    Greetings from Charleston, SC! It’s midnight after a long day and I’m relaxing with a whiskey, neat, and Serenade Radio.

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  452. Karen on 29 June 2023

    Thank you for playing Loneliness by Des O Connor Dick Fisher. This song is a new love of mine . I am dancing around the room as i type 😉 I wasnt aware of it in the days before SR came into my life because i always thought des o Connor was more my mum’s territory than mine. I must be turning into her in my old age 🙂 Another great show today. Keep the Edmundo Ros coming 😉. Thank you.

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    • Dick Fisher on 29 June 2023

      I suspect we all remember Des’s hit songs, but it is a real delight to discover and enjoy his other great recordings. As far as Edmundo is concerned, I am seriously thinking of hiding his records from Andy, so that I have sole use!

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      • Karen on 29 June 2023

        As much as he makes Andy cringe he does make me laugh.. because i get it that he’s not the greatest singer. But he’s so enthusiastic and it’s like ‘ its my orchestra and I’m going to sing whatever you think ‘ and i like that. 🙂

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  453. Philip Cartwright listening in The Wirral. on 28 June 2023

    I agree with Brian B (24/6/23). Another thought I had…. Having brought back ‘Music While You Work’ and ‘Sing Something Simple’ why not ‘Housewives Choice’ or ‘Family Favourites’ ? These were radio request programmes which ran for many years in the 1940s,1950s and possibly the 1960s. I am sure some of your presenters would love to host such a programme.

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    • Brian Bunn on 28 June 2023

      Good idea Philip, I’d forgotten about those programmes, it would be great to hear them again, let’s hope Andy can arrange it !

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  454. Karen on 28 June 2023

    Lovely to hear Bernard Monshin again on mwyw this morning. He is always so uplifting.

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    • Brian Reynolds on 28 June 2023

      As you share my enthusiasm for Bernard Monshin, Karen – perhaps I can let you into a secret? You can hear him again on Friday 14th July !

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  455. Karen on 25 June 2023

    Another beautifully relaxing show from Ed Wellman today . The perfect way to start a sunday . Thank you Ed.

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  456. Helen on 24 June 2023

    Andy Marriott’s TV Programme, a wonderful tea time treat on Saturdays at 5pm.
    Thankyou Andy for playing my request. Very special. Also, what a lovely heart melting childhood memory moment hearing dear ole Bagpuss 🥰

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  457. Brian B on 24 June 2023

    Your radio station is awesome, especially “Music while you work”, “Sing something simple” and your Saturday TV theme show.
    Been thinking of 3 TV programmes, how about “Howard’s Way”, “Midnight Caller” and “Hong Kong Beat” all nice tunes. Keep up the good work, your radio station is so much appreciated, far superior to the national and commercial rubbish stations that churns out the same repetitive boring stuff !

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  458. Paul Fozard on 24 June 2023

    Ed’s show this morning was the perfect way to start my weekend, well done on an excellent selection to Serenade my day 🙂 I particularly enjoyed Geoff Love Singers – Tangerine excellent.

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  459. Karen on 23 June 2023

    The twaddle spot has made me a Stan Freberg addict. The best way to cheer up a dull day. 😂

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  460. Karen T. from New Jersey on 21 June 2023

    Thank you Ed Wellman for making my weekends brighter with your lovely show “The Dawn Chorus.” The manner in which you speak to your listeners is just so inspiring and uplifting – plus the choral, standard’s, classical and other mix of music you play is simply the best. I especially appreciated you playing Eva Cassidy’s version of “Field’s of Gold” – such an exquisite piece of music as you rightfully stated on your show. My husband and I look forward to you shows every weekend…again many thanks for what you do, it is very much appreciated.

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  461. Karen on 20 June 2023

    😂😂😂 down came the rain 😂😂😂… I’m ready for it this time I’ve put my tea down so the keyboard is safe.

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  462. David Purll on 17 June 2023

    Super programme as ever on fridsy16th . Thank you Roger for the inclusions of the S+G/ Beverly/Donovan sequence! Could i suggest Kathryn Roberts for a further program?…and possibly The Lady is a Tramp by the Fairports as an oddity? Loved the Wailing of the Willow by Judith Durham by the way – thats surely Nilsson song isn’t it? That’s the “problem” with your programme one song suggests another and off we go! I’m going to miss a couple of programmes due to holiday so ill pray for internet access where I’m going!! Once again many thanks

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    • Roger Williams on 19 June 2023

      Hello David, thank you for your kind comments and for overlooking a fairly obvious mistake in my presentation. Hope your travels go well . I haven’t heard Fairport’s version of The Lady Is A Tramp, but I shall seek it out! I’ll be putting this week’s show together tomorrow – not sure what will be in it just yet, a case of work in progress!

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      • David Purll on 20 June 2023

        It is available on the extended version of Liege and Lief amongst other places and it swings too ! Your programme has got me digging up my past! But music does thst, doesn’t it? Keep up the great work…. and i didnt spot the mistake!!

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    • Cindy on 19 June 2023

      Thank you Helen – so glad you enjoyed it. Can I play you a request next Saturday? Blessings on your week – and keep listening!

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      • Helen on 23 June 2023

        Hi Cindy
        Thankyou for your very kind message. You asked if I would like a request, it would be lovely to hear Jimmie Rodgers singing An English Country Garden. Thankyou so much Cindy. Best wishes

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      • Helen on 24 June 2023

        Thankyou Cindy for a Wonderful programme. A glass of wine, sunshine, in my garden with Cindy. lovely. Thankyou Cindy for playing An English Country Garden 🌸

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        • Cindy on 25 June 2023

          Helen, you’re very welcome! So glad you love Serenade Radio!!! Spread the word far and wide! Blessings on your day

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  463. John Abbott on 16 June 2023

    Folks you are the sweetest sound in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina USA! Dirt and I have the same birthday, I’ve heard a lot of radio and you folks are radio as radio should be!
    God bless you’ll.
    Shallom
    Very old john

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  464. Helen on 15 June 2023

    Always enjoy the Bit of Nonsense each weekday morning, and today’s was another corker, Brian Perkins – Shipping Forecast, loved it 😀

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  465. Robert Swanston on 15 June 2023

    I have mentioned this before but I haven’t heard you play her so far that is Morgana King. She has a lovely voice.

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    • Elaine on 3 July 2023

      Robert: I had never heard of Morgana King and checked her out. Yes, she has a really lovely voice. Thank you for mentioning her.

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  466. Karen on 15 June 2023

    Vaya con Dios means ‘ go with god ‘ Andy. Although ‘put the kettle on’ sounds better. 🙂

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  467. Karen on 13 June 2023

    Gosh David Yarnall … The Norman candler Bach track was lovely. I am going to have to acquire a copy.

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  468. Helen on 13 June 2023

    This mornings Bit of Nonsense, Ronnie Barker – Plain Speaking, loved it, very very funny 😀

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  469. Karen on 13 June 2023

    As someone who works in a public service organisation may I just say that the Ronnie Barker twaddle was not twaddle but absolute fact… And clearer than most managers I’ve had. Brilliant
    stuff 😂

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  470. Anne Wade NC on 12 June 2023

    Love all these guy’s updated photos ❤️ all looking pretty 🤩 sharp😃 you are an amazing bunch of talented people who bring the best of music 🎼every day❤️❤️the whole world 🌎 should listen to SR you are the best👏🏻👏🏻🏅The world would be better for it😎

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  471. Jean on 11 June 2023

    Loved the hottest day of the year Andy. Thanks it made me laugh and forget about how miserable the heat can make you feel. Just had to buy a download of it and will listen to it when the temperature is getting the better of me. But when I will listen is a problem as I will miss serenade time and that will never do.

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    • Steve James on 11 June 2023

      Thank you Helen, that’s really kind. Hope it provided a pleasant musical start to what has turned out to be a lovely summer day!

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  472. Colin Hollingsworth on 11 June 2023

    I was thrilled that Andy played my request on his Tv themes show it’s such a good programme I listen every week I will have to think of another tune for him thanks

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  473. Steven on 10 June 2023

    Hello Roger (and All 🙂 )

    Just listening to Geraldo’s recording of Deep in The Heart of Texas on Roger’s splendid programme, with Three Boys and a Girl providing vocals.

    I think they may have been Jack Carlton, Johnny Farrow, Dorsey Anderson, and Kay Little – according to the Discography of American Historical Recordings website.

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  474. Neil on 10 June 2023

    How lovely of Cindy to play Bing’s version of Randy Edelman’s The Woman on Your Arm today. One of my favourite Bings. Thanks Cindy. A lovely show for a lovely sunny day.

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    • Cindy on 19 June 2023

      Thank you Neil – so glad you enjoyed it. I love his voice! Do let me know if you’d like me to play a request for your next Saturday? Blessings on your day and keep listening!

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      • Neil on 20 June 2023

        That’s very kind Cindy. I’d love you to play something I first heard Alan Dell play on the wonderful Sounds Easy back when Radio 2 was good. Bing’s ‘The Longest Walk’. One of his best and a favourite of mine. Cheers Cindy.

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        • Neil on 25 June 2023

          Thank you Cindy for another programme packed with great music and for playing another Bing Crosby track.

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  475. Tom Colmey on 10 June 2023

    “Is this heaven?” “No, it’s just Serenade Radio in a lovely summer Saturday morning!” Great music guys 👍

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  476. Karen on 10 June 2023

    With you since the birds woke me up at 4am Johnny Mac. That’s the second time I’ve been awake this early on a Saturday recently and it’s another great show. I am starting to think I should ‘record you” for later listening on the days I manage to ignore to be birds and sleep. 😉

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    • Johnny Mac on 10 June 2023

      Yes, Karen, I’m up with the lark, my magpies and the whole aviary! Glad you’re tuning in. Sean Usher with his Late Show and myself are the bookended boys of the night here every Saturday morning!

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  477. Anne Wade NC on 10 June 2023

    David Yarnall love your new pic 😎quite debonair you are❤️listen to you every day and love your quirkiness 😎

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    • David Yarnall on 12 June 2023

      Thank you Anne and it’s very kind of you to take the trouble to make a comment.
      I’m glad you like the new photo – I think it was about the tenth take! Too vain I am.
      Got to be worth a mention sometime this week. Much appreciated.

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  478. Dick Fisher on 9 June 2023

    Hi Roger
    Enjoying Soft Folkus immensely!
    As a fellow presenter, it’s a bit self indulgent, but can I recommend to your ears, The Cox Family and “I am weary, let me rest?” A family singing together with such lovely musicianship and harmonies. I fill up every time I hear it!

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    • Roger Williams on 11 June 2023

      Dick, lovely to hear from you, thank you for the kind comments. I shall explore The Cox Family, with whom I am unfamiliar, with great interest.

      Roger

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  479. Karen on 8 June 2023

    😂😂😂down came the rain. 😂😂😂😂…. I’ve never heard that before.
    Brilliant Sounds just like me mother singing 😂😂

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  480. Karen on 7 June 2023

    Hi Dick… Yes definitely play ‘ you’re a pink toothbrush ‘…. my mum has probably even got a picture of me in full pink toothbrush regalia at dancing school when I was little. I will spare you that though… 🙂

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  481. Helen on 7 June 2023

    Great Scot, Andy Marriott’s show this morning, was wonderful. Especially the tracks after 8am. Lovely. Come on everyone, tell me you were not dancing around your kitchen, or tapping your feet. Thankyou for making my morning extra happy. It certainly deserves an extra slice of Battenberg for all.

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    • Karen on 7 June 2023

      Hi Helen I am at work but I may have shuffled my feet a little as i went down the corridor to make tea😉

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      • Helen on 7 June 2023

        Hi Karen, SR really is very special isn’t it 😊. I hope you enjoyed your tea this morning, wishing you a relaxing evening.

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  482. Fraser Sutherland on 6 June 2023

    Re Richard 5/6/23. My family also from Patagonia. My father was born in Puerto Deseado, provincia de Santa Cruz. I was chuffed to read your comment from Welsh colony (Chubut, I suppose). Serenade Radio must be tremendous in that vast landscape.

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  483. John Moorcroft on 6 June 2023

    Sad to hear the news today of the passing of Astrud Gilberto. I’ve always liked her soft, melancholic singing. I think she was the voice of bossa nova. RIP

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  484. Steve James Fan on 5 June 2023

    Hi. Just wanted to say I love Steve James’ shows, particularly Late Night Extra. I save them all for personal listening pleasure on my computer. I have no fewer than 277 Steve James shows the best ever late 1960s nostalgia show

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    • Steve James on 9 June 2023

      277 shows? Goodness me that’s dedication on your part (and mine for that matter!) Thank you very much for listening. I’ll do my best to keep them coming.

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  485. Richard on 5 June 2023

    Hi. I m listening from Patagonia, Welsh colony, south Argentina. We lived with my family in Cape Town in 1979/1985 and visited Worcester often, as we had friends in there. I love your programme. Top.
    Best regards. Richard.

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  486. Dave in London on 4 June 2023

    There’s quite a community building up on the Listener Comments page. So here’s a challenge for us all. On David Corbett’s excellent prog (Sunday 4 June), who were the artists/orchestra/conductor performing Dvořák’s Song to the Moon in a light orchestral manner? Montague something? The “We have just played…” list doesn’t give that vital detail, my song identifier app didn’t know it, and the usual online sources are shrugging their collective shoulders too. Anyone?

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  487. Karen on 4 June 2023

    Thank you to Ed Wellman for playing a track from Adiemus this morning. Been to see it sung live recently and it’s beautiful . Lovely to wake up to .

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  488. Victor Fassenfelt on 4 June 2023

    Greetings from windy Clacton on Sea. What can i say, i have always loved the older songs ever sinced i watched Pennies from Heaven by Dennis Potter as a kid with my parents back in 1978. Later in my early 20s The Singing Detective blew me away with beautiful songs and noir vibes. Listening to David Jacobs “our kind of music” on Sunday nights was a must and since his show ended i never really found anything to compare. Four days ago i discovered Serenade and i am so glad i did. My era should be the crazy 80s, but Serenade indulges my love of all things 40s and 50s and 60s. Keep up the wonderful work, you folks are amazing.

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    • Karen on 6 June 2023

      Absolutely Victor. My generation should also be the crazy 80s… But there is nothing like Serenade for reminding us the best music came before. Glad you also found this little gem of a radio station.
      I am originally from Canvey Island. Clacton used to be our holiday spot. I am quite jealous that you live there.

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    • Annette Pender on 22 October 2023

      Victor is that you? I’m listening in Scotland formerly of Essex and we used to play Motown, a lot of Marvin Gaye and the like. You always were an old soul. Yes it’s me Annette

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  489. David Purll on 3 June 2023

    Thank you Roger Williams for paying the suggested Tom Paxton record. It was greatly appreciated. If i may make a couple of other suggestions…. Girl on a Train – Pete Atkin, Sunny Godge Street – Donvan…. your programme brings back great memories but is a great learning ground too! Loved the stunning ” Scarecrow” by June Tabor, but have no idea what the ” mystery song” was….!! Keep up the good work!
    Best wishes

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    • Roger Williams on 3 June 2023

      Hello David, excellent suggestions that it will take a couple of weeks to organise. Next weeks show is already planned, a couple of surprises in there. The Scarecrow by June Tabor is an extraordinary creation. One I like to schedule, but not too often – it should be savoured, like a fine wine!

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      • David on 3 June 2023

        Thank you Roger,

        The problem now is that i keep thinking of other possibles, like Faking it by S & G featuring Beverly Martin referencing Donovan, Beth Neilsen Chapman ( would she fit your programme? I hope so), the wonderful Davy Graham, the early Fairport albums.. now see what your excellent programme has caused!! As you said a couple of weeks ago…”harm could come to a young lad like that “… or in my case a very old lad!
        With very best wishes and thanks to you and Serenade Radio

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  490. Helen on 1 June 2023

    This mornings Bit of Nonsense., Morecambe and Wise..Absolutely Wonderful.. thankyou 🌞

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  491. Martien on 29 May 2023

    I live in the Netherlands and there is the same problem. No good old music.
    Thanks to you there is on internet a great radiostation with beautyful music and a fine style of presentation. Nostalgia in a perfect form hopely for many many years to come.

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  492. Karen on 29 May 2023

    Listening to the Dance Band Days properly for the first time tonight. What a great show. So different from Roger Williams other show yet equally as good. It just goes to prove genre of music doesn’t really matter… There are only 2 types of music good and bad … And SR only plays the good stuff. Thank you Roger for another corker of a show.

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    • Steven on 30 May 2023

      It’s great isn’t it? And if you miss it, it is repeated on Monday nights at 9:00 pm.

      I, too, love the music of that era.

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      • Roger Williams on 2 June 2023

        Thank you fir the kind comments about Dance Band Days. The show is very much a team effort and I’ve learnt a lot about the music of the era courtesy of researcher John and producer Andy… (yes him).

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  493. Helen on 28 May 2023

    Wow, absolutely love the TV show. Superb..and a real treat for my birthday..(Sunday). I missed it yesterday, but I woke up this morning early on purpose to hear the programme..is it too early for Birthday cake 😃 Thankyou for a FAB show

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      • Helen on 28 May 2023

        Thankyou so much Karen, that is very kind, may your day be full of sunshine too x

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        • Helen on 31 May 2023

          Hi Cindy, Thankyou so much for your lovely message and Birthday blessing. It means alot to me, truly. (I’m really sorry, I have only just seen your kind message).
          I hope your week is full of sunshine
          Helen

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  494. Karen on 27 May 2023

    Thank you for another great TV show. Mark loved hearing tom baker Dr who. ( He’s younger than me tom baker is his favourite) .. but you made it even better by playing the Gerry Anderson Anderson stuff .. especially UFO and space 1999. So if you could play Blake 7 and hitchhikers guide to the galaxy before the end of the series his TV theme tune heaven would be complete.

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  495. David Purll on 27 May 2023

    Glorious programme agzin on Friday26th from Roger Williams….the Fairports, Pentangle, Joni, and Rumer .as well and other great stuff too. … just perfect listening! Listening online in Kent to what has become my essential ” radio fix”. Thank you Serenade and thank you Roger. Could I suggest perhaps “The things I notice now” Tom Paxton?? Kind regards

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    • Roger Williams on 28 May 2023

      Hello David, thank you for your lovely comments! I shall definitely look out the Tom Paxton song you suggest which isn’t one I know – putting Soft Folkus together is a two way process – thank you!

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  496. Sammy on 26 May 2023

    I am new listener to Serenade Radio, because I have got fed up with the hearing the same music on the radio. I am over the moon a station like this exists because so far I have discovered real musical gems in this station.

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  497. Karen on 26 May 2023

    It’s amazing what memories flood back when listening to Serenade. In the chapel in the moonlight by the Batchelors was one of my Nan’s favourite songs and whenever she played it she would sing along and we would dance about the room. Then I became too teenager and self conscious to do that sort of thing. And now here I am loving it myself. Funny how everything goes full circle. Thank you for that lovely memory.

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  498. James Chapman on 23 May 2023

    Hi Andy Just thought I’d join you for an hour with a little glass of something, purely medicinal of course. Keep up the good work everyone on this station and all the best for the future.

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  499. Karen on 23 May 2023

    Oh…Dick Fisher.. woman in love Barbra Streisand … One of my absolute favourites.
    I didn’t listen to Serenade all the time
    in the days before you started… Just the odd show here and there.. but started listening most of the day about the time you started. It would most definitely not be the same without you. So congratulations on 100 shows and thank you for keeping me company while I work. Long may you continue.

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    • Dick Fisher on 23 May 2023

      Oh Karen! Every time I listen to that song, I get shivers down my spine. I wasn’t a great Streisand fan before “Guilty”, but there was obviously some magic happening between the Bee Gees and her. The second collaboration isn’t too bad, but judging by the success of the first, lots of people discovered Barbra Streisand for the first time with the resulting success of the album. Stay listening, tell a friend. There’s more to come!!

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  500. Gabby on 22 May 2023

    A new fan listening in from Murcia in southern Spain. Heard about this absolutely gorgeous radio station when my friend shared something on Facebook! Have started to spread the word already.

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  501. Edward Marples on 22 May 2023

    Can we please have more of Edmundo Ros singing just to annoy Andy Marriott?

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    • dick fisher on 25 May 2023

      Not to annoy Mr Marriott, but because I love his Trinidadian accent and stylish arrangements, I try to squeeze at least a couple of tunes from Edmundo each week between 10 and 12.

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  502. John Bodman on 22 May 2023

    Hello from Colliers Wood, South London. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed The Oldies Show on Saturday morning with Jeff Owen.
    Every song he played was fantastic, from Tony Christie to start right through to The Toys at the end. In between there was Cat Stevens, Mamas & Papas, Joni Mitchell and the wonderfully atmospheric Matthew Southern Comfort, amongst others. I loved them all and also the snippets of information and little stories in between the songs. Two hours of absolute joy and a very pleasurable trip back to my boyhood. Looking forward to next week already. Thank you Jeff.

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  503. Tom Colmey on 20 May 2023

    Hello Serenade Radio, Birmingham calling. Here are the results…….oops! That was last week, sorry. Seriously though, I’ve just set my alarm for 5am tomorrow (Sunday) to catch the Andy Marriott TV Show. I missed todays show so Surely that must demonstrate what a brilliant hour it is Mr M! – I just love how those memories come flooding back. Well done Serenade Radio, best thing since slice bread 👍

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  504. Karen on 20 May 2023

    Woke up at a ridiculous hour and couldn’t get back to sleep… So heard Johnny Mac for the first time. What a little gem tucked away in the early hours. Not sure I can commit to waking up at 3am every Saturday ! but when I do I will know what to do in future. Great show and great company . Thank you Johnny.

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    • Johnny Mac on 20 May 2023

      Thank you, Karen. Yes, Sean Usher with The Late Show from 1am and yours truly from 3am are here every Saturday for night owls and early birds everywhere!

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  505. John in Germany on 19 May 2023

    To all at Serenade radio. I live in Germany and have just discovered your radio, courtesy of the Mark Steyn website. I have had the music playing all day. How very refreshing to hear all of those old songs and artists. A real walk down memory lane, plus no adverts!

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  506. Karen on 18 May 2023

    It was great to hear Charley pride… My dad had an album called ‘Sample Charley Pride’ And i spent much of my early years thinking his first name was actually ‘ Sample’… And in my head he will always be that. Great memories. Thank you.

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  507. Karen on 16 May 2023

    Thank you John Darvall for the Serenade Spotlight today with Kay Starr. Someone who has been famous since way before I was born yet I have only realised since listening to Serenade Radio how much I love her. Another 3 great songs for the Serenade tunes on my phone .. only for when I can’t listen to the radio obviously. !

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  508. Edward Marples on 15 May 2023

    I would like to take exception with Andy Marriott’s criticism of Edmundo Ros’ singing voice. While I agree he was no Matt Monroe he has a very distinctive and pleasant voice and reminds me of listening to the wireless in the early 1950’s before we had a telly. Love listening to Serenade Radio, much better than the BBC as all the proper DJ’s have gone (except Tony Blackburn and Johnny Walker). Can’t you get these two to do programmes for you?

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  509. Karen on 14 May 2023

    Steyn’s song of the week is just brilliant. We learn so much . Fascinating stuff.

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  510. Helen on 13 May 2023

    Oh what a wonderful programme with Cindy. Thankyou Cindy for always making my Saturdays bright. I am such a big fan of yours. Always have been. Best wishes

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    • Cindy Kent on 15 May 2023

      Thank you Helen! Would you like me to play a request for you next week? Spread the word!!!!

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      • Helen on 15 May 2023

        Hi Cindy
        Wow, thankyou so much..
        To have a song played, would be very special. Thankyou.
        If ok, I would love to hear one of your own records, Love is More Than Words please? I adore it. I’m going to be 60 this month, and this would be a very special treat 🥰
        Helen

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    • Cindy Kent on 22 May 2023

      Thank you. So glad you like the station and I’m sure you are spreading the news!!! I’ll play you another song soon. Keep listening!!
      Blessings on your day

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    • Helen on 24 May 2023

      Thankyou very much Cindy, you are extremely kind, that would be very special. Wishing you a beautiful week. Helen

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    • David Yarnall on 15 May 2023

      Thank you Helen. I’m so glad you enjoy my couple of hours on Serenade Radio and thank you for taking the trouble to make your comment. Much appreciated.

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  511. Karl on 10 May 2023

    I listen to Serenade every day – hands down the best radio station in the UK – but can I just say what an absolutely superb selection of music David Yarnell has played this afternoon (Weds 10th May)…a wonderfully varied, eclectic mix and with versions of songs that were completely new to me..still 40 mins remaining – but if I could download it I’d probably listen to it again as soon as it’s finished! Thanks David….you’ve made this afternoon a joy

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  512. Helen on 9 May 2023

    Loved the Music Box programme last night, with a cup of cocoa.
    Now, as always listening to Mr Marriott’s breakfast programme, with my morning tea. Perfect. Thankyou.

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    • Simon McLean on 10 May 2023

      Thank you, Helen – I think cocoa is an excellent accompaniment to Music Box!

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  513. Karen on 8 May 2023

    so, Andy Marriott just played Val Doonican and I’m pretty certain it was Durham Town because I was singing along… At least I thought it was but at the end he said it was 3 times a lady. Am I going mad? Maybe I’m still half asleep as it’s a bank holiday 🙂

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    • Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 8 May 2023

      Nope, I never mentioned 3 times a lady.
      You have finally flipped! Sorry Karen 🙂

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        • Dick Fisher on 8 May 2023

          I hate to contradict the boss, but I heard the same thing as you Karen. Now, who’s going mad?

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          • Karen on 8 May 2023

            Thank you Dick. I knew I liked you best 😂 Smashing show this morning by the way .

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  514. Helen on 8 May 2023

    Joseph Leo Bwarie – Stand By Me
    Wonderful stuff..definitely a dance around the kitchen whilst making a brew number..love it

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  515. Helen on 8 May 2023

    Excellent programmes today and every day on Serenade Radio, Thankyou. Happy Monday to everyone.

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  516. Phil Stephenson on 6 May 2023

    I think Jeff is just checking who’s still listening. Wicked boy!

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  517. Karen on 6 May 2023

    Ooo Jeff Owen … Harry followed by Dianaand Candle in the Wind… Controversial 🙂 brilliant show today… Watching the coronation with sound down as you are too good to miss .

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  518. Karen on 4 May 2023

    Wow. Music while you work is fabulous today. For some reason I don’t listen to it regularly . What have I been missing. !

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    • Russ on 5 May 2023

      Wow – you are a great bunch of people – the music is excellent and you satisfy a real need in my life for company during the day and particularly at ‘dark’ times during the night – thank you so much

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    • Brian Reynolds on 9 May 2023

      You certainly should listen to it every day, Karen! The series was a mixture of light orchestral, dance orchestras, small instrumental ensembles, many of which were household names. It was also broadcast ‘live’. The orchestra which you enjoyed (Bernard Monshin and his Rio Tango Band) was one of the most popular and appeared in the series about 150 times over many years It was formed in the early ’30s. Although I only met Bernard Monshin once, we often spoke on the phone. He was very proud of his orchestra – and very meticulous about everything being just right. There were countless broadcasting bands and orchestras in those days and every one was encouraged to sound distinctive!

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      • Karen on 12 May 2023

        Thank you Brian. You have piqued my interest and I looked the program up on the internet and have just bought a book about it. Which unless there is another Brian Reynolds who is an authority on music while you work may be by you ! I shall have a read later.

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  519. Helen on 3 May 2023

    Wonderful music as always on Serenade..superb..Hard to ever pick favourites..though particulaly loved Matt Dusk – Angel Eyes, and Norman Wisdom, lovel.

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  520. Karen on 2 May 2023

    I find myself a bit depressed by the twaddle today… Getting close to 60 as I am… The idea that Mrs fanshawe was old at 67 is now most depressing…. 😂😂 Great to hear Joyce Grenfell though we did her tunes at dancing school when I was a nipper….. I thought 67 was old then 😂

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  521. Ron Allen on 1 May 2023

    Great Station ! Wonderful music . 🙂 I’m in Hurlock, Maryland. USA

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  522. Jeff on 1 May 2023

    Listened to Serenade Radio for the first time on Saturday and it was Cindy Kent’s show. Really enjoyed the music choices and particularly the great stories and facts Cindy talked about between some of the songs. And even heard some music that I had never experienced before! Many thanks for making my car journey much more enjoyable 🙂

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    • Cindy Kent on 2 May 2023

      Thank you! Glad you had a safe journey and that Serenade made it a pleasant one. Spread the word!

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  523. Karen on 1 May 2023

    Happy birthday for yesterday David Yarnall. Only 25 mins in and great show already.

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  524. Helen on 30 April 2023

    Beautiful music on Serenade Radio this weekend..as always. Whether it was making my morning tea to ‘Handel In the Strand’, or hearing the beautiful voice of Nana Mouskouri, and who wasn’t swishing their pony tail to Bobby Darin
    whilst baking their sconea today (or was that just me 🙂 Thankyou to all at Serenade Radio for the very best Radio Station.

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  525. Keith Russell on 30 April 2023

    Keith listening from Kent. Cindy Kents show this afternoon was pure joy. She has such a soothing voice and presentation style. Excellent

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  526. Mark Richardson on 29 April 2023

    Serenade continues to amaze me with the quality of the programming both the content and presentation . Steve James programmes on the weekends are my radio highlights… every week . Thanks for playing Tin Tin today Steve and so much Anita Kerr . Boom Radio gets a lot of press but you have been doing the same and better for “ easy “ for a long while

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    • Steve James on 30 April 2023

      Thank you very much Mark, it’s my pleasure. I’ve loved this music for years, so it’s wonderful to have the opportunity to present it to a wider audience.

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  527. Patrick Moeyaert on 29 April 2023

    Hello from Antwerp in Belgium. Always searching for a good radio station with light instrumental music and particular songs between the 40’s en 70’s. Searching and searching and than there was you, yes Serenade Radio! Exactly what I needed. I’m hearing my Spotify playlists but know with nice comment between the music without commercials thanks for that. I’m born in 1965. You don’t have to be very old to love this repertoire. It’s a very very important legacy in music. The foundation of many styles of music today. Even my younger sons love it. Serenade Radio creates also a certain positive atmosphere. Really and truly, many thanks for being there. You’re all amazing! Many loves and keep up the good work!

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    • Chris Muermann on 1 May 2023

      Hello Patrick, you will be not dissapointed. That´s what so important in radio, a presenter with knowledge of their matarial. A also very new here, but I know already that Serenade Radio is something special.

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  528. Charlie Citrine on 29 April 2023

    Steyn’s Song of the Week is the highlight of my week. Thanks for broadcasting.

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  529. Anne Wade on 27 April 2023

    Great new pic of Andy M looking pretty fine 👏🏻 love everything about SR radio 📻 what would life be without it🥲 kudos for a brilliant show❤️

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  530. Steve, listening in Nevada on 26 April 2023

    Thank you for playing The Old Rugged Cross. Just one of many reasons why I enjoy your station so much!

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  531. Helen on 25 April 2023

    Andy Marriott’s morning programmes are always wonderful. This mornings show is super wonderful..
    Bobby Darin – That Funny Feeling
    . , fantastic!! Val Doonican – Paddy McGinty’s Goat was Superb!!.. There’ll Always Be An England.. Beautiful..(can we have that every morning please) and I simply adore Keeley Smith. Actually.. I just adore Serenade Radio. Thankyou to all at Serenade.

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  532. Chris Muermann on 25 April 2023

    Hallo from Berlin, Germany!
    I discovered Serenade Radio a few days ago and I must say that I´m absolutely enthusiastic of your station. I even heard not all your DJs yet.
    I was born in 1968 and it began with Frank Sinatra around 1980. I´m a fan of him since then until today. I even saw him live in the end 80´s and early 90´s. Also in London in 1990 at the London Arena. From Sinatra it´s not far away to Jazz. And so I became a jazz fan also. Also I like light instrumental music very much. Here in Berlin we had an orchestra leader named Werner Mueller. Perhaps the name is familar to a few of you. He was the leader of an radio orchestra here in Berlin called “RIAS-Tanzorchester”. He also used a large string section sometimes and so I discovered some great sounds. In all these years, I also discovered also great british orchestras.
    In the mid nineties I got my first home satellite system where I discovered the BBC Radio programs. I became a fan of Radio 2. They still had great programs at that time. I was a regular listener of Big Band Special with Sheila Tracy. Sadly Radio 2 is now a station like thousend other stations … boring. I still listen a few jazz programs and news programs on the BBC. But that´s it.
    It seems to me that Serenade Radio will be my favourite radio station. I was absolutely thrilled of “The Light Programme” with David Corbett on Sunday from 7 – 9 p.m. It was a joy to hear a presenter with such a great knowledge. And I´m very sure that every program has it´s on style with great presenters. And I´m sure every presenter handpicked their music. No computer automatization!
    I hear Seranade Radio via my three (!!!) Internet-Radios. One is in my living room connected on my stereo system. One is in the kitchen and the other one is in my bedroom. The one in the bedroom is a ROBERTS Internet-Radio also with DAB+ and FM. And it´s a vintage radio with the look of the 60´s!
    Believe me, Serenade Radio is a really discovery for me. Also your website is very informative. Especially I like the “Our Presenters” section. I´m really looking forward to hear all your presenters. What´s the best word? Presenters or DJs? I´m not sure. I will also join you on Twitter and Facebook! And I will tell all of my friends of Serenade Radio. Best wishes to all the presenters and to Andy Marriott and of course to all other listeners like me.

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    • Karen on 25 April 2023

      Hello Chris , Absolutely spot on . I found Serenade Radio a few months ago and it didn’t take me long to realise it’s just the best station there is either. I have to warn you it’s a bit addictive though we’ve even started bluetoothing it to the car radio so we can listen to decent music and proper presenters when we are on the way to work . Anyway hello and best wishes to you too from this serenade listener.

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      • Chris Muermann on 25 April 2023

        Hello Karen, you’re absoltutely right… it’s a bit addictive. But of course in a positive way. For me, it’s not just a short “fashion style”. I already know that Serenade Radio will be my favourite radio station. And I don’t even heard all the presenters yet.

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        • Karen on 25 April 2023

          Well you are in for a treat as all the presenters are great. By the way…I am a bit jealous you got to see Frank Sinatra live x

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          • Chris Muermann on 1 May 2023

            Karen, to visit the Sinatra concerts was a decision I had never regret. Of course, it was a bit costly but it was worth every penny. I saw him in August 1988 in Miami, USA together with Liza Minnelli and Sammy Davis jr. In April 1989 in Munich, Germany also with Liza and Sammy. In July 1990 in London. In October 1991 in Frankfurt, Germany and the last time here in my hometown Berlin, Germany on June 3rd, 1993. I´ll never forget these concerts!!!

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    • Simon McLean on 27 April 2023

      Hello Chris – I have many of Werner Mueller’s LPs, and he turns up sometimes on my shows Dinner At Eight and Music Box. I must get some more of those albums out for future shows!

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      • Chris Muermann on 1 May 2023

        Hello Simon, that´s great. Somtimes I have the feeling Werner Mueller is totally forgotten. Even here in Germany. So, I´m really looking forward to your shows when you play him in your shows. With the radio orchestra he played also great jazz tunes. But sadly these recordings never were released commercially. I heard your show on Saturday for the first time and I liked it really very much. So, 8p.m. (9p.m. german time on saturdays will be reserved for your show.!
        Since I know Serenade Radio only a week, I listened to many programs yet (not all) and I´m very very impressed!!! Of course everyone has his personal favourites. My favourites are now Dick Fisher´s program; “Music Box” with you, Simon; “Big Band Special” with Johnny Beerling; “The Jazz Hour” with John Hellings; “The Light Programme” with David Corbett; “Dinner At Eight” with you, Simon; “Music Cavalcade” with John Walton.
        But I heard not every show yet and I´m sure there´ll be some more programs to discover for me. Every presenter is a great personality with knowledge of the music which played in their programs. And that´s so rare nowadays. Thanks again!!!

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  533. Karen on 22 April 2023

    Oh my word… Jeff Owen is playing the Kursaal Flyers… This former Essex girl had been transported home for a few minutes. Thank you Jeff.

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    • Jeff Owen on 28 April 2023

      Little did I know that you knew that I knew that you knew that I was playing that song just for you! Glad you enjoyed it, and it brought back Southend memories of the old Kursaal amusement hall. Hope that you never had a launderette experience like that. Thanks for listening.

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  534. Clifford Chambers on 20 April 2023

    Hi, I’m Clifford from Blackpool (although not originally). For some time were were fed up of radio stations inundated with commercials, news, weather and crap! Even BBC Radio doesn’t broadcast music for everyone any longer. Then on a search, discovered Serenade Radio via smart speaker and PC and have never looked back. No more ‘same old same old’ music on a constant loop, news, weather and commercials. No wonder we felt agitated but now, we can listen to music worth listening to and songs I loved but forgot about. I keep passing on Serenade Radio to friends in the hope they too will tune in. Just when I thought radio listening had gone down the pan but with Serenade I’m so relaxed and all presenters speak as if we’ve known each other for years. Thank you!

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  535. Helen on 20 April 2023

    Nursery School record..on the bit of nonsense this morning, superb..I have always loved this. Mum was a Nursery School Teacher..😁😀😀

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  536. Helen on 20 April 2023

    Oh fantastic..the record, Bobby Darin, .singing “More” on the Andy Marriott programme..such a ..dance around the kitchen whilst making breakfast moment..( just like the Morecombe & Wise sketch)..so good..loved that 😀

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  537. John Moorcroft on 18 April 2023

    I enjoyed Mark Steyn’s show this week. It was weird for me because just last week I discovered the song “Sunday”,
    which was recorded by the Keller sisters in 1926.
    It’s now my oldest favourite recording from this age. I didn’t know Jule Styne had composed this. Thanks Mark

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    • Mark Steyn on 21 April 2023

      Hard to beat the Keller Sisters, John. I don’t want to lure you away from Serenade, but, if you’re ever in Montreal, it’s been the theme tune for a Sunday morning radio show there for over thirty years. Which isn’t bad for a record nearly a century old.

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  538. Tony Mansi on 15 April 2023

    What a fantastic radio station, just love the music.
    The highlight of the week is Cindy Kent on a Saturday afternoon, her programme ticks all the right boxes❤️❤️

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    • Cindy Kent on 30 April 2023

      Thank you Tony – glad you enjoy this wonderful station. Keep listening and spread the word! Hope you got the dedication I played yesterday for you.

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  539. Karen on 15 April 2023

    First time listening to Ed Wellman today ( because I try not to wake up at 6 on a Saturday to be honest) but what a great show. So Saturday sleep ins may well be over.

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  540. Peter Wood on 14 April 2023

    I really enjoyed Roger Williams’ selection of music on Soft Folkus tonight (14.4.23). His voice folded around some wonderful musical memories for me. I hope to hear you again very soon, Rog!

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    • Roger Williams on 15 April 2023

      Peter

      Thank you for your kind comments which are much appreciated. If there’s anything you’d like me to feature please feel free to make a suggestion or two!

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  541. Karen on 14 April 2023

    The Rose by Bette Midler…that was a bit unexpected… Such a beautiful song. Thank you.

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  542. Dave in London on 9 April 2023

    Now I’ll be up all night trying to remember the name of the classical music theme which was repackaged within “Fantastic Fair” performed by Elmer Hockett’s Hurdy Gurdy. What a remarkable work by Mark Wirtz, and I’ve learned a new (to me) musical term – “pop sike”. A wondrous hour from Steve James again tonight, thanks Steve and Steve’s producer – taking us back to a past that we didn’t know we had!

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    • Steve James on 9 April 2023

      Thank you Dave- and apologies for the insomnia! Mark Wirtz produced some incredibly inventive records, some at Abbey Road. Keith West’s ‘Excerpt from a Teenage Opera’ is the best known and the follow-up ‘Sam’ is even more ambitious. You may like to track down the CD ‘A Teenage Opera’ on the rpm label, which includes many wonderful unreleased tracks recorded in 1967/8.

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  543. Jason Herbert on 8 April 2023

    Thanks Jeff Owen for totally ruining ‘How Do You Like Your Eggs in the Morning?’. “What a terrible chat up line” says Jeff. “Preferably unfertilised”. LOL x 10

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    • Jeff Owen on 28 April 2023

      Good to know that you’re paying attention. These are the yolks ..folks! Thanks for listening.

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  544. Karen on 8 April 2023

    Great show today Jeff Owen. Thank you. I shall have a vision of Alistair Sim in my head every time I hear Andy Marriott from now on. 😅

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  545. Barbara on 7 April 2023

    Thanks to Serenade for having such a diverse selection of programmes to listen to. I have just enjoyed another relaxing hour with Soft Folkus. It’s a lovely peaceful hour and many thanks to Roger Williams for his choice of music and presentation.

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    • Roger Williams on 8 April 2023

      Hello Barbara, thank you for your lovely comments. I very much enjoy putting the show together and it’s great to know that people appreciate the music. Do let me know if there’s anything you’d especially like to hear.

      Roger W

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  546. Karen on 7 April 2023

    Sitting in the garden book, hot cross bun, little drinkie and John Darvall out here with me. What could be nicer. Someone walking past just asked me what was that lovely music I was listening too as well ! Happy Easter to everyone. X

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  547. Helen on 7 April 2023

    Absolutely loved hearing There Will Always Be An England played this morning, absolutely wonderful.. Thankyou.. Helen

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    • Eddie, London, England. on 29 April 2023

      Could Helen (7 April) please tell me whose version of There’ll Always Be An England was played on that morning? Or perhaps the programme’s presenter would let me know.

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      • Helen on 30 April 2023

        Hi Eddie
        I’m so sorry, I’m afraid I cannot recall who sang There’ll Always Be An England on that particular day, but I think it was played on Andy Marriott’s morning show. I hope that helps a little. It is a wonderful song isn’t it. Best wishes. Helen

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        • Eddie on 2 May 2023

          Hello Helen. Thanks for your reply – I agree it’s a wonderful song! Perhaps Andy Marriott (if it was indeed he who played it) could enlighten me which version he played?

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  548. Anne Wade on 4 April 2023

    Happy Birthday 🎁🎂🎉 Peter T 🎉welcome to the 😯 club👏🏻 you earned all those years. I beat you by one year😀😃 may you enjoy many more happy healthy years. Love listening to you on Sunday mornings.

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  549. David Bownes on 3 April 2023

    A very happy birthday to Peter Tomlinson , another wonderful show on Sunday

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  550. Helen on 1 April 2023

    Oh my goodness, the Song, Ring of Bright Water, sung by Val Doonican played on Ed Wellmans Dawn Chorus programme.. Absolutely beautiful.. Helen

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  551. Helen on 1 April 2023

    Fantastic Morning Chorus Programme, thankyou Ed.. Superb as always. Happy Weekend to all. Helen

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  552. John on 31 March 2023

    Just found your station this week fantastic. From a British expat in the Philippines.

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  553. Karen on 29 March 2023

    I love this radio station but it’s really hard to work and listen sometimes… The Batchelors -. In the chapel in the moonlight …my Nan’s favourite song. I can’t see the computer for tears now. ,,❤️

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  554. Dave in London on 28 March 2023

    This one’s for Dick Fisher: you’ve got us all wondering after your Tuesday 27th show. Madeleine Peyroux’s voice reminding you of another singer… Could it be Billie Holiday stirred lightly with Maria Muldaur? Three great voices there anyway. Thanks for a great music mix as ever.

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    • Dick Fisher on 28 March 2023

      What a fantastic suggestion Dave! You should be doing this instead of me. I’m really pleased you’re enjoying the music. Don’t forget to tell a friend!

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  555. Nicholas on 26 March 2023

    An American listener here so happy to have discovered your station. Frankie Valli has some very listenable easy listening recordings, especially his Solo LP in 1967, that you may wish to check out. Anyway, thanks for providing great entertainment

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  556. Sandra on 25 March 2023

    ‘In the Everglades’
    Thank you for playing this, this morning. The Everglades are less than five miles from my home, and I have long loved this piece. Have a wonderful day!

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  557. Robert Swanston on 24 March 2023

    I asked if you could play Johnny Hartman & you did this morning. Thanks.

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  558. Helen on 23 March 2023

    Love Sing Something Simple. I was an RAF child. We were often travelling home from family and friends on a Sunday when this came on. My Dad would always sing the theme tune, except at the end of Sing Somethibg Simple, he would add ..like..& my name. It always made him giggle..Happy Days.. Thankyou for bringing back the Happy memories..

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  559. Robert Swanston on 23 March 2023

    I love your Radio Station but could you play Johnny Hartman & also Morgana King two of my favourites.

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  560. Karen on 15 March 2023

    You are so right Andy you can never have too much Roger Whittaker. Dig that box set out. 😉 ( and the next tune was Andy Williams too… its like music heaven🙂)

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  561. Joyce on 14 March 2023

    Your spotlight today, so good to hear. Also love “Sing Something Simple” on Sunday. Listening every day in Irwin, Pennsylvania south of Pittsburgh.

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  562. D.J.R on 12 March 2023

    One of my favourite hours of the week on Serenade , Sunday 5 til 6 pm
    Sing something Simple (brings back great memories as a child coming home
    In the car from a sunday trip out , listening to it on the radio with dad , mum & sister )
    Followed by the superb Mark Steyn’s “Song of the Week “
    Thank you everyone at the station for fabulous programs

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  563. JayCee on 8 March 2023

    I remember the 1940’s InkSpots, Donald Peers, Bing Crosby throughout to the 50’s when Bill Haley, Fats Domino, Elvis, skiffle came along but then in the mid 60’s it went pearshaped. Do love the music and presentation of Andre Rieu though
    Thanks for reliving those years, ah nostalgia!!

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  564. Karen on 8 March 2023

    My musical tastes have always been wide, spanning all the decades I have lived in ( born in the 60s) and those before. But as a child of older parents the first records they ever bought me
    ( after pinky and perky that is ) reflected their musical tastes.. Andy Williams, Roger Whittaker and Sammy Davis Jr… and I loved them. But I forgot I loved them till I started listening to Serenade Radio and SR has reignited my love for them .( as well as introducing me to some new names too ) Thank you for that. Oh and I seem to have started saying “nasty’ when I don’t like something and ‘ toodle pip’ when I leave……I wonder if that means I’m listening too much. 😅

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  565. Evelyn Weller on 7 March 2023

    I enjoy Serenade Radio very much. I have been tuning in for the last few years and like the fact, there are no commercials. In particular, David Yarnell, Andy Marriot, and Dick Fisher are my favourites. What I am missing, is the display of the songs that are being played. I noticed in listener comments, that another listener also wrote in about this. Andy Marriott responded by saying perhaps it was the Radio Box he was streaming from. However, I tried pairing your website directly with my radio, and had the same experience. Just wondering if there is a solution. If not, just keep doing what you’re doing. It’s just great!

    Cheers,
    from Ontario, Canada

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  566. Mike Simpson on 6 March 2023

    My wife and I really enjoye listening to Serenade radio in the afternoon, down here in South West France, especially my good friend Dave Yarnall.
    Thank you

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  567. Tony James on 5 March 2023

    After a busy week, what an utter joy to wake up to the brilliant musical selection of Steve James on the superb Serenade Radio. Steve, I know you love your rare 60s tunes. I’m sure you play it, but Jefferson’s Colour Of My Love, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. Along with the really good Dinner At 8 with Simon and others, Thank goodness in the radio landscape of 2023 that we have the audio oasis of this station. Andy and the team, you are much appreciated. Kind Regards, Tony James.

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    • Steve James on 6 March 2023

      Hi Tony, thank you very much for your kind comments. I’m certainly familiar with ‘The Colour of My Love’ by Jefferson- and you are right, I must dig it out for a play. As you may know, ‘Jefferson’ was in fact Geoff Turton, former singer with The Rockin’ Berries.

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  568. Phil on 3 March 2023

    Roger Williams ‘Soft Folkus’ is an acoustic gem. So very well researched and presented by someone who clearly knows his stuff.

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  569. Cory on 1 March 2023

    Re: Where Do You Go to, My Lovely
    I agree with the BBC disc jockey – it is a wretched song (though not the worst ever, that covers too much ground). Pompous, pretentious and repetitive. The sad thing is that Peter Saarstedt’s second biggest song, which received virtually no attention, is a far better song. In fact, it is a great piece of music. I refer to Frozen Orange Juice. Also a nice You Tube video with a young Peter Fonda in a Roger Corman movie. [Link deleted]

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    • john bodman on 1 March 2023

      Roger Williams played Frozen Orange Juice recently on his Friday evening folk show. Always good to hear. Not sure I agree with you regarding the other song as it always takes me back to my childhood but then I was hearing the song as a child not as an adult. Even so, I still like hearing the song…and I have always wanted to be on the back streets of Naples!

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  570. Karen on 28 February 2023

    Wow 18 yellow roses… last time I heard that I was a teenager in he late seventies and early 80s singing in a band where most of the others were older than me and one of the guys sang that song each show and we harmonised to it. ( I preferred that to the current pop scene at the time as I always had an older head on younger shoulders) . Such wonderful memories. Thank youAndy

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  571. Hazel on 26 February 2023

    Wonderful Radio station!

    Since discovering Serenade my smartspeaker doesn’t very often get asked to play any other station.
    I particularly enjoy Music While you Work, Sing Something Simple and the Sunday evening Light Music programme at 7pm. I just wished Serenade would go out on DAB+ and FM as there must be a lot of older listeners out there that would love to hear Serenade Radio but haven’t got the Internet.

    I wonder if any other listeners have come over to Serenade after finding other stations not to their liking due to all the frequent irritating adverts and noisy 60s and 70s Pop music, or am I the only one?

    So I’m glad I had an Alexa bought me so I can listen to Serenade through that rather than through my phone which sounded pretty tinny.

    R2 just doesn’t play suitable music for us of a older generation anymore, not for a long time now. Used to love it when they did programmes like Semprini Serenade, Marching and Waltzing, Friday Night is Music Night, Family Favourites and Sing Something Simple. It’s wonderful that Serenade now has Sing Something Simple but I just wished the programme was an hour long as half hour is too short. It’s so lovely and relaxing to listen to and reminds me of my late parents, they used to always have Sing Something Simple on. Such a lot of music on Serenade reminds me of my parents, and I now I’m older I enjoy and appreciate the music they loved, and is played on Serenade.

    The BBC obviously have no intentions of ever starting a station of light music and easy listening like Serenade…so hooray for Serenade radio! The best station and the only one worth while listening to.

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  572. Fraser Sutherland on 24 February 2023

    It’s the strangest thing. Some of the music I love. Some of the music not so much. But every single programme (and presenter) is a therapy. Serenade has been a real find.

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  573. john bodman on 23 February 2023

    Just to say how much I continue to enjoy the music and the company Serenade Radio brings each day. Every show is special but I want to say in particular how much I enjoy the Friday evening folk show with Roger Williams. Unfortunately I missed last week’s show as I was on holiday (shame on me!) so I am very much looking forward to listening tomorrow at home in south west London. A true gem of a show, thank you SR.

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  574. Karen Corfield on 21 February 2023

    These Stan Freberg tracks are hilarious… I’m trying to work but I can’t stop laughing. Going to have to see if there is a record available anywhere to hear some more. ( after work of course!) Great stuff.

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    • David Yarnall on 5 April 2023

      Hi Karen. I saw your comment as I was scrolling through and although I don’t play the Stan Frieberg tracks on my programme I have to admit they are funny. You’ll probably find a cd or two of his works so I would search on the internet. You might even be able to download them but now it’s getting technical!! I had a vinyl lp once but Mark Steyn borrowed it off me in the eighties when we were both presenters at Beacon Radio in the West Midlands and I’ve never seen it since!!😂😂

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      • Karen on 5 April 2023

        Thank you for that David. I shall have a look for some . If there is anything on Amazon I will be right in there … If not … Job for the husband !!!

        I should add thank you for your great shows by the way. I started listening to serenade to listen to Mr M …but over time you’ve all weedled ( I think I made that word up) your way into my affection and I rarely listen to anything else. Even in my office today with a sneaky ear piece under my hair. Shhh dont tell anyone 😅

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  575. Clifford Chambers. Blackpool. on 20 February 2023

    ‘Aye aye!’ Is a greeting in the north east/County Durham DJ this morning said he didn’t know where it was from

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    • Dick Fisher on 20 February 2023

      Thank you Clifford. I knew I could rely on our listeners to tell me “stuff I didn’t know I didn’t know!

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  576. Anne Wade on 19 February 2023

    Congratulations Andy and staff for 8 wonderful years of SR ❤️ bringing wonderful music 📀from by gone era 👍🏻
    listening for 4years everyday😎 many more happy days ahead. Thanks 🎉🌺🏆

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  577. Karen Corfield on 18 February 2023

    Having started to work at home regularly I find myself listening to Serenade more and more. It was only when I was looking at the schedule that I realised you were without funding and saw the donate button. I can’t afford much (nhs!) but I felt that as you are keeping me going I should be helping to keep you going to ! So I sent a little donation. I will try to do so again when I can. Thank you for the lovely music. Karen

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    • Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 18 February 2023

      Hi Karen,
      What a lovely note, thanks very much.
      Glad to hear you are enjoying what we do here at SR.
      Many thanks for the donation too, it’s kind folks like you who keep us going!
      All the best.

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  578. Anne Wade on 17 February 2023

    Love to see all the updated pics of our great announcers ❤️ y’all are looking great 👍🏻😎 now we need updated pic on Andy😀 plus some nice SR coffee mugs for the guys👏🏻👏🏻 😄 luv the great music you play everyday❤️thanks for memories ❤️😎

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  579. Terry on 16 February 2023

    What a great idea to have a radio station that does not have all those interminable adverts ! We gave up listening to every single radio station here in the UK and have given away a couple of portable radios already ! What a pleasure to have just found Serenade Radio and be able to listen to all these great tunes which go back to the fifties, sixties and seventies when my wife and I were growing up in south-east London. So relaxing without all those awful adverts every five minutes ! News flashes, weather reports, traffic information, etc. etc. What we want is just some beautiful music ! Keep going !

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  580. Lanie White on 16 February 2023

    Serenade Radio is my lifeline to sanity and peace in the crazy world we live in today. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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  581. David Hilton on 15 February 2023

    Happy 8th birthday. Big band was great last night. You all keep me company every day. Thanks for fabulous music.

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  582. Helen on 15 February 2023

    Hi Andy and all the team..

    Andy..as you can see, following your kind email ..I have found Serenade Radio..I now have the app and the website all saved..so I can listen as I go through the day at work..

    Thanks again for letting me know about Serenade Radio..its lovely..

    Best wishes

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  583. Paula on 14 February 2023

    Happy 8th Birthday, I do hope that you are able to enjoy many more years of broadcasting wonderful music as you do now. Many thanks to all the Producers and Presenters past and present. Paula ( Exeter UK)

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  584. james wilson on 14 February 2023

    Happy 8th Birthday……Eight years of wonderful music…here’s to many more of them.

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  585. Anne Wade on 12 February 2023

    Johnny B love the new pic of you in your sound studio ❤️ great smile 😊 listen to you all the time😎

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    • Johnny Beerling on 14 February 2023

      Thanks Anne, it’s good to know the new photo’s are appreciated, though I must ask Andy to order some Serenade Radio Tea Mugs!

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  586. Tony Holden on 12 February 2023

    Tonight’s Valentine’s special Big Band Show didn’t disappoint.
    Johnny tugged all the heart strings in the best manner.
    Might have a second helping on Tuesday night at nine ☺️

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    • Johnny Beerling on 14 February 2023

      Thank you Tony, always good to know we are doing something right, Do tell the neighbours!

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  587. Richard on 10 February 2023

    Hi again. As you rightly said: you are doing 99.99% right, and I add, plus tax. Your quality is above thousands of radios. Your speech is so clear, your comments are so sober, your music is so exceptional!!!!
    Sure you remember I live in Patagonia, southern tip of South America. Thank you for such a top work!!!

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  588. Michael on 10 February 2023

    Hey Andy, Burt Bacharach just passed at 94 years of age. Such a catalog of great songs. Any chance of a special hour or something to remember?

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    • Andy Marriott on 10 February 2023

      Hi Michael,
      We will, of course, be playing lots of extra Burt Bacharach music over the weekend. There is such a huge catalogue of great tunes to enjoy.
      Don’t miss today’s Music Box, Simon will be cramming loads into that relaxing hour at midday and midnight.

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    • Andy Marriott on 8 February 2023

      Hi Brian,
      Online Radio Box is a third party, we have no connection to them whatsoever.
      The way we deliver our programmes and the “Just played” list has not altered in 8 years.
      Please speak to Online Radio Box, the problem is clearly at their end!
      Thanks,
      Andy Marriott
      Station Manager

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  589. Gary Hofmeister on 8 February 2023

    My wife and I were in Kiev, Ukraine in 2000 and stopped to see a brass quintet concert. A young gal would come out before every song and explain something about it including the name of the song. We then would lean over to our interpreter to learn the title. He whispered, “I’m not guilty.” Then…they started playing…AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’. We couldn’t stop laughing and are still laughing over that. Some things don’t translate all that well.

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    • Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 18 February 2023

      This makes me smile every time I read it!
      Thanks for sharing it Gary.

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  590. Pamela on 7 February 2023

    I’m in Australia. I just discovered this station and I’m loving it. There’s nothing like it here anymore; hasn’t been for decades. Our radio stations have all gone woke, and still pushing a certain injectable experiment onto us. Listening to Etta Jones now. So lovely. Thank you!

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  591. Israel Pickholtz on 6 February 2023

    Blossom Dearie may have just sung “Plus Je T’embrasse,” but we know it as “Heart of My Heart.”

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  592. Paul Kennedy on 6 February 2023

    Hi David,
    Really enjoy your daily one o’clock program. I’m a big fan of the legendary crooners like Dean, Andy, Perry, and Nat. Like your personal comments as well … keep up the terrific work.
    Paul in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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    • David Yarnall on 24 February 2023

      Hi Paul. Thank you very much for your message and I’m so glad you enjoy my programme and I must admit I enjoy presenting it. Those crooners did leave a terrific musical legacy for us all to enjoy and what better way to do so than via Serenade Radio. My listener base is becoming quite international with you in Nova Scotia and a couple in Southern France!! Thanks again for taking the trouble to contact me – it is much appreciated.

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  593. Gisela Kabelitz on 4 February 2023

    That is the best radio station I’ve listened to in ages! Love you, keep up the good work!

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  594. Alan Barker on 3 February 2023

    Any chance of hearing Eddie Fisher singing Cindy oh Cindy takes me back to hearing on the light programme as a six year old boy growing up in Nottingham

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    • Jeff Owen on 3 February 2023

      Hello Alan,
      Since you asked so nicely, and you’re a fellow Nottinghamian – I’ll play it for you on Saturday morning. Hope you enjoy it, and thanks for listening.

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      • Alan Barker on 4 February 2023

        Morning Jeff I got your message about playing a fifties favourite of mine looks like I might miss it as the wife wants to go shopping soon

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  595. Siriwan Khaymarangsee on 1 February 2023

    I’m a preferable a beautiful song music from Serenade Radio in U.K.
    I listen you on International Internet Radio…it’s my alternated time on 11:30 am. on Monday/

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  596. James Chapman on 31 January 2023

    Hi from Warminster in Wiltshire. I won’t lie and say that you are the only radio station I tune into. However I’ve made a donation because I believe that the music you play is for me. All the best for the future James.

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  597. Francesca Engelmann on 29 January 2023

    I LOVE Serenade radio. Radio like it used to be. I write as a daughter of a broadcaster who worked with many of the greats even Glen Miller when he worked for AEF during the war, and subsequently the BBC Light programme. Edmundo Ros even wrote a song for me! You take me back to so many wonderful Sunday afternoons. Thank you all so much for the sheer joy of our kind of music – to quote the great David Jacobs.

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    • Andy Marriott on 30 January 2023

      Hi Francesca,
      Lovely to have you with us, great to see such a famous and respected surname in the field of broadcasting appear on our humble website 🙂
      Thank you for your kind words, I hope you continue to enjoy Serenade Radio.
      Andy Marriott, Station Manager.

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  598. Vanessa-Ann Dowsett on 24 January 2023

    I love Serenade radio. It plays all the easy listening music that I love that the BBC refuses to play. Great presenters, great programmes. I have it on all night as I sleep poorly and it’s so soothing. Thank you all

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  599. Gary Trinder on 23 January 2023

    How fabulous to have music presented by people who understand it, and provide additional details of accompanying orchestras, musicians, composers and often the film or musical it was featured in. Intelligent radio!

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  600. Beverley Whitefoord on 23 January 2023

    What a lovely surprise to hear The Robert Docker Sextet on MWYW this morning. Robert Docker was my father and it is so good to know that he hasn’t been forgotten and his music lives on. I wonder if anyone knows who the other players in his sextet were? Maybe they were just random session musicians, although I think this is unlikely. Serenade Radio never ceases to provide hours of pleasurable listening – thank you so much. Kind regards, Beverley.

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    • Brian Reynolds on 23 January 2023

      I was actually present at the recording of that broadcast (as a studio guest, not a musician) I can recall that the guitarist was Billy Bell and the saxophone/clarinet player was Peter Ripper. Robert Docker, in addition to being one of radio’s most distinguished pianists, also wrote countless arrangements for the BBC Concert orchestra and the Reginald Leopold Orchestra, of which he was a member. In today’s programme he played his own composition “Rags to Riches”. Among his other works are ‘Legend’, ‘Fairy Dance Reel’, and the ubiquitous “Tabarinage” (Buffoonary) Robert was part of the fabric of light music and is remembered by countless people!

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  601. Chris on 22 January 2023

    Love the station, it’s now my Primary go to radio station at any time of night or day! Great presenters, and Cindy Kent is great fun with all her reminiscences of life in the biz!
    I am encouraging donations as it’s a valuable gold rated radio! Keep cheering us up!

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    • Revd Cindy Kent on 28 January 2023

      Thanks Chris – so glad you like the station. And I could reminisce about my showbiz past ‘til the cows come home!! Keep spreading the word and Blessings on your day. Revd Cindy

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  602. Alwine and Len Curtis on 21 January 2023

    We read an article in the Telegraph this week that mentioned Serenade Radio and thought we would give it a try. This is the station for us now. Radio Two has lost its way. The idea of “moving older presenters elsewhere” is a very bad decision by someone as the “older listeners” are leaving Radio Two with them to go to other stations that play brilliant music like you do. Carry on the excellent work and we are now with you all the way. Thank you. Xx

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    • Andy Marriott on 21 January 2023

      What a nice message. Thank You.
      Welcome! Glad you’ve found us and I hope that you enjoy what you hear.
      Andy Marriott
      Station Manager

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  603. Barry S on 20 January 2023

    Great station and I love the specialist shows, especially Soft Folkus. So Mr Williams, could you please play something by Harvey Andrews for my wife Christine and myself? Thanks!

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    • Roger Williams on 23 January 2023

      Hello Barry, thank you for the lovely message. Harvey Andrews? Good call! Might take a week or two to get this organised but more than happy to feature him for you and Christine. Roger (and out)

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  604. Rita Dove on 15 January 2023

    Most give compliments to Peter Tomlinson on his choice of music he has played for the last two hours really enjoyed the music chosen, well done Peter along with Serenade Radio Presenters giving their valuable free time to please your dedicated listeners once again thank you for the music👍👍👍👍

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 23 January 2023

      Thank you very much Rita for your kind comment. I only get to do my 2 hours on a Sunday but look forward to it very much. The music we play really keeps me going especially when the world seems close to disaster !!

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  605. Geoffrey Vickery on 14 January 2023

    I must say how much I enjoyed Cindy Kent this afternoon. The first time I tuned in and the choice of music was wonderful. Looking forward to next week’s show.

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  606. Tony Martin on 14 January 2023

    Without taking anything away from the rest of the great shows and presenters on Serenade Radio, we always look forward to Jeff Owen and his show at 10am on Saturday mornings. Every song a gem, takes me right back to our teenager years and beyond

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    • Jeff Owen on 20 January 2023

      Hello Tony. You’re too kind! I’m sure if you were on the radio I’d listen to you too. Thanks for your generous words. It’s great to hear that you enjoy what we’re all doing here at Serenade. Perhaps do us a favour, and tell some of you’re friends about us – they’ll love you even more forever. Thanks again for listening.

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    • Barry S on 20 January 2023

      I agree- I love the show. But I have to say it’s Jeff’s links I really enjoy. If only we didn’t have to listen to 3 songs before his witticisms!

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  607. Jonathan on 12 January 2023

    My wife and I were very sorry to hear about Brian Savin’s illness and partial retirement (at least for now, someone somewhere is working on a cure). We’ve thoroughly enjoyed spending our time with him. Brian, don’t stop believin’!

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  608. Matthew Esposito on 12 January 2023

    So many wonderful tunes, many artists and selections I didn’t know existed.. So happy to have found Serenade Radio and now stream it in glorious stereo, in every room of my home here in Southern California USA

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  609. Glenda Logan-Reid on 8 January 2023

    I must say a huge thank you to Stuart Linnell for including Cara Mia by David Whitfield and Love Changes Everything by Michael Ball and For All We Know by Joan Regan in your playlist yesterday.
    I knew both David and Joan for a number of years having worked as his Secretary when he did a summer season in Bournemouth in 1959.
    In Joan’s case after 50 years in 2003 I had the most wonderful few minutes chatting to her about her early career and first summer season in Weymouth in 1953 and beyond. We renewed our friendship again in Bournemouth in 2005 when she came into the Pavilion Theatre foyer for a memorable chat! Such precious memories.

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    • Stuart Linnell on 9 January 2023

      I am so pleased that you enjoyed hearing those records on my show Glenda, and that they brought back those lovely memories. Those artists all had such superb voices and they are perfect examples of what Serenade Radio is here to do, bringing great singers and great songs, as I call them, for us all to enjoy. Thank you for listening Glenda.

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  610. Ian Simmonds on 7 January 2023

    May I congratulate Roger Williams on his ‘Soft Folkus’ programme. An absolutely superb selection of quality music that I thoroughly enjoyed and I will be certain to listen to every Friday evening. Especial thanks for playing ‘Be The Man’ – it fitted in perfectly.

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    • Roger Williams on 10 January 2023

      Hello Ian

      Thank you for your lovely comments about Soft Folkus and especially about “Be The Man” which is a wonderful song. If you get the chance to hear The Young ‘Uns live they never disappoint. Thank you for being there! Roger W

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  611. Barry Birch on 6 January 2023

    Kudos to Brain Savin, and heartfelt wishes for some success in fighting a nasty disease. And thanks to Brian for bringing us “Steyn’s Song of the Week”. It is one of my favorite shows on SR.

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  612. Alastair Dunn on 4 January 2023

    I have only recently found Serenade Radio and Brian Savin was my ‘go to’ show at 10pm so I just want to say a big thanks to Brian for his fantastic programmes and send him my best wishes. I will still be tuning in to Serenade same time same place as Dick Fisher’s shows in the late night slot have been excellent – he’s the perfect replacement.

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  613. Kelly from San Francisco on 3 January 2023

    Thank you, Serenade Radio, for a lovely (and commercial free) Christmas weekend of great music. Being here in the US it’s so hard to find! We had the station on every day thru Boxing Day.

    Farewell, Brian – So sad to hear the news of your departure from the on-air side of things due to ill health but I’m positive Dick Fisher will slide in nicely! Happy New Year!

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  614. Sandra on 3 January 2023

    Thank you Thank you Thank you so much for playing the St. Louis Blues March!! One of my favorites of all time; What a wonderful surprise! Greetings from Fort Lauderdale, FL 🌴☀️ Happy New Year 🥳

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  615. Glenda Logan-Reid on 3 January 2023

    I would like to welcome Dick Fisher as a regular listener and avid supporter of Serenade Radio.
    I enjoyed your first programme very much indeed, a lovely mix of vocals and orchestrals. Loved your style of presenting too. I’m sure you’re going to be a very welcome addition to Serenade. It was so nice to hear some of our British singers as well as their American contemporaries.

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    • Dick Fisher on 3 January 2023

      Thank you Glenda for your warm welcome. I am beginning to feel at home as part of a wonderful team of broadcasters. I wish I could claim all the credit for the music selection and agree that we should never forget the wealth of UK talent we’ve produced!

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  616. Len Arthur on 2 January 2023

    A great station, I was told about you from a dear friend and have been listening for about 4 months. One of the best is “sing something simple ” just takes me back to Sunday afternoons and my visits to my grandparents. I had to be there before it started, if not had to wait until it finished, was not aloud to interrupt. Open fire going and paraffin lamp alight in the middle of the table, black ring on the ceiling. They had no mains electric and the toast was done on a long fork by the fire, Happy days and a more relaxed atmosphere, or so it seemed. Keep up the good work. A very happy new year

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  617. Glenda Logan-Reid on 2 January 2023

    I was so very sad to hear that Brian Savin is retiring from Serenade Radio due to ill health. Most Serenade listeners including myself had no idea at all of the difficulties and clever wizardry was happening to keep him on air. Motor Neurone is a very challenging and cruel disease as I have seen from two friends who suffered.
    In the words of the famous ABBA song “Thank You For The Music” seems the most appropriate thing to say for the man who liked to present quality music with a capital ‘K’. We’ll miss you Brian, thinking of Brian and his family at this time.

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  618. John Moorcroft on 2 January 2023

    Thank you Brian for your wonderful shows over the past 2 years that I’ve been listening to Serenade. I wasn’t always able to catch your show but when I did I enjoyed your insightful knowledge of the artists and music you played. I will miss you being on the airwaves. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  619. Billy on 2 January 2023

    Best of luck Brian, always enjoyed your show.You will be greatly missed on the airwaves

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  620. Karen Gilding on 1 January 2023

    Thankyou Serenade Radio for bringing back memories for our mum and for entertaining us so well! I listen all the time. So sorry to hear about Brian he was one of my favorite’s. My thoughts are with Brian. Thankyou for keeping me company Serenade!

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  621. Neill Hamilton on 1 January 2023

    I’m very sorry to hear about Brian.
    Your show has always been excellently presented and produced.
    May I wish you all the best in the future.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    God bless Brian and thanks again for all your company over the years on Serenade
    I have listened to you for years in N.Ireland

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  622. james wilson on 1 January 2023

    Just read Brian Savin’s message. So sorry to hear that Brian, You have been a joy to listen to over the past years I will miss you greatly. Good luck and wishing yo all the very best for the future.

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  623. Alan & Christine Jenkins on 1 January 2023

    Happy New Year to everyone.Sorry to hear the news about Brian.We have been listening to him for years.Our thoughts are with him at this difficult time.

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  624. Barb on 1 January 2023

    Thoroughly enjoyed the New Year’s Eve show with Roger Williams. Happy New Year to all at Serenade Radio and thank you for all you do to keep this lovely station commercial free.

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    • Roger Williams on 5 January 2023

      Hello Barb, thank you for your lovely comment about the New Years Eve show. I enjoyed putting it together and your warm words mean a lot. Thank you and Happy New Year! Roger W

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  625. Sandra on 31 December 2022

    What a beautiful piece of music (The Ruth Rendell Mysteries), and a wonderful presentation this evening. Happy New Year, everyone 🥳 . 🌴☀️

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  626. Roger Tiller on 31 December 2022

    Hi There
    Best radio station going, love it love it especially the Television Show, more more.

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  627. Jay & Karen in Kentucky on 31 December 2022

    This Television Show is a fantastic idea! Many thanks for the entertainment!

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  628. Ann Ainsworth on 31 December 2022

    What a great show this afternoon. Such lovely music and so enjoyable for New Year Eve! Brightened up my afternoon but brought back so many memories as well. Thank you Serenade Radio and of course Cindy! Happy New Year to you all.

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  629. John on 31 December 2022

    I just wanted to say thanks for producing such a brilliant schedule of programmes over the Christmas period. It’s quite clear that a lot of hard work goes in to each and every one of the shows. It’s very therapeutic to drift back into Christmas’ when life seemed a lot friendlier and less confrontational than we have to put up with now. So much so that it was with some sadness when the day came and the Xmas songs were no more. But never mind, we just revert to all the other great music that we hear on Serenade.

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  630. Susan on 31 December 2022

    As a Christmas junky I can’t thank you enough for your special holiday music collection. I have heard a bunch of new songs that I didn’t know existed. That is saying something because I have an extensive collection.
    I also want to thank your fabulous Programmers. Love the history of many of the songs. THANK YOU SERENADE RADIO!

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  631. Pat Jefferson, NY on 30 December 2022

    I just wanted to say how much I enjoy the Soft Folkus programme. I wondered if you could perhaps find a slot for a repeat airing maybe at the weekend. I can’t always hear the whole show where it is now. Such a lovely selection of music, I never knew I liked folk music until I heard Roger’s show, an hour isn’t long enough. Thanks for such an amazing channel.

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    • Roger Williams on 5 January 2023

      Pat.. thank you for your lovely comments about Soft Folkus. I shall treasure your comment that “I never knew I liked folk music until I heard Roger’s show” for a very long time! Happy New Year Roger

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  632. Chris Hitchcock Dublin, Ireland. on 30 December 2022

    Happy New Year to Andy and the presenters. The programming over the Christmas truly captured the spirit of the season ,I thought that I had a large collection of seasonal music but you really pulled out some rare items . Well done!

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  633. Mike Redway on 30 December 2022

    Mike Redway, Northwood. Middlesex.
    What a breath of FRESH AIR. My friend told me about Serenade Radio. That sounds good, I thought! So hear I am listening… Would you believe? The first song I hear was by The Mike Sammes Singers. I will certainly spread the Good News for you. I spent a large part of my career as a Mike Sammes Singer. I may be worth a Google…

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    • Simon McLean on 30 December 2022

      Great fan of your work, Mike – got your single ‘Good Morning’ in the collection which I love!

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  634. Alan & Christine Jenkins on 27 December 2022

    The best Christmas ever from Andy and all the wonderful presenters.We haven’t listened to any other stations for years.

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  635. Sandra Shofner on 25 December 2022

    Merry Christmas from Fort Lauderdale, FL (US). What a wonderful Christmas program; we are listening as we celebrate, open gifts, and eat! May you each be richly blessed with great happiness, health, love, prosperity, and safety. Thank you for a wonderful station, Serenade Radio! Listening via the Radio Garden App.

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  636. David Small on 25 December 2022

    Happy Christmas Andy and to all the presenters who have given us so much pleasure with all the lovely Christmas programmes and music . This really is a wonderful radio station with the best presenters and best programmes. Hope that you all have a lovely Christmas .

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  637. Dilys Rowlands on 24 December 2022

    thank you to all the presenters for the wonderful festive music and carols that has been played over the last few weeks very much appreciated, I’d like to wish you all at Serenade Music a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2023

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  638. Jonathan on 23 December 2022

    If others claim to be the home of Christmas Music, then Serenade must be the Kingdom. A great, big thank you to you ALL, especially Andy. Everyone is so professional and engaging. As committed devotees for nearly two years, this excellent standard is (like the puppy) not just for Christmas but for all year round. In Jan, we’ll set up a monthly s/o to help a little, as we don’t know how you do it without a guaranteed income – but so glad you do. Merry Christmas to everyone from the Isle of Man.
    PS We do appreciate Della Reece having a rest over Christmas, though. Any chance of a bit more of another DR – early Diana Ross added to the mix??

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  639. Lanie White on 20 December 2022

    I found Serenade Radio through the Mark Steyn Show website and Mark never steers his fans the wrong way. What a wonderful, wonderful thing you have done to create this fantastic place to listen to so many of my old favorites. I can’t appreciate you enough. Many Christmas blessings to you all from the USA.

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  640. Tony Holden on 18 December 2022

    Just listened to Johnny Bearling”s Big Band Show
    Wonderful relaxing listen.
    It’s definitely beginning to sound like Christmas now.

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  641. Paul on 17 December 2022

    The playlists are so enjoyable and made better by your charming hosts. On the internet last night I discovered two delightful English singers, Marion Ryan and Maureen Evans. Surely in your vast collective discography there are some of their albums? Looking forward to the Christmas Selections. Merry Christmas from suddenly cold Ohio

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  642. Brendan on 17 December 2022

    Just wanted to post a quick message to say how much I am looking forward to sharing the Christmas and new year period with all the presenters and listeners on Serenade. I know we are in for a treat.
    Can I also say hi to the brilliant John Walton and also to Cindy Kent who always gives us time to think and reflect……plus she played Daniel O’Donnell this afternoon which was great to hear. Thanks for everyone’s hard work 👍

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    • John Walton on 18 December 2022

      Hi Brendan Thanks for the accolade. I promise I’ll work hard to live up to it! But, as presenters we can hardly go wrong with such an abundance of riches in the Serenade Radio Christmas library to choose from.. It’s good to know you’re looking forward to our festive season tunes. Enjoy!

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  643. Jim Reynolds on 16 December 2022

    Love the huge variety of music you play.Also all of the informative information about the song and artist .Been listening for almost 2 years now . Your station is the first one I turn on in the morning and the last one I turn off at night.I have been telling everyone about this great station.I live in Minneapolis Minnesota

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  644. Anne W on 15 December 2022

    Merry Xmas 🎅Andy and all his dedicated announcers who bring lots of enjoyment every day😊
    Brings back many memories of days gone by❤️ many thanks to everyone please keep up the great work you all do. God Bless you All. Anne USA

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  645. Brian Bunn on 5 December 2022

    Hi Andy,
    Just heard that you’re going to be playing all Christmas ☃️ songs from Dec 17, that’s brilliant news 👍
    Love hearing the vintage songs that other radio stations are frightened to play ! Last year on Serenade Radio was so good, just beautiful, relaxing, quality Christmas 🎄music. And no Carey or Band Aid rubbish !!! Well done, it’s so much appreciated what you and your team are doing for those of us who have binned the other boring radio stations.

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  646. Andy C on 4 December 2022

    Hi – as a new lstener to Serenade I’d like to say how much I’m enjoying the Soft Folkus programme on Fridays – like listening again to my parents record collection when I was growing up, with some similar more recent tracks as well. Nice to hear Serenade covering genres that other stations mostly ignore.

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    • Roger Williams on 4 December 2022

      Hello Andy, thank you for your kind comments. I’m really enjoying presenting Soft Folkus – I’m revisiting my own record collection from the 60s and trawling my memory banks for forgotten gems and newer material that carries on the tradition. Thank you for being there!

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  647. Roger Cairns on 4 December 2022

    Hi Andy,
    “DJ Russell Davies says BBC snubbing older listeners after show was dropped” – This was the 4th August, 2013 headline in the Telegraph. Any possibility of getting Russell on Serenade? As I’m sure you’re aware, he’s a wonderful DJ. Still listening and loving the music!!!

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  648. Sandra, Fort Lauderdale, FL on 27 November 2022

    I am a very big fan of Serenade Radio, and listen nearly every waking moment. However, I disagree with the opinion of the ‘sexy voice’, and cannot bear Eartha Kitt’s irritating rendition of, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’. It causes me to turn the station off. The Frank Sinatra rendition is far more appealing. Thank you [all] for the amount of dedication and effort put into Serenade Radio, and the wide variety of artists, hosts, and music. Serenade Radio is a gem, and a respite for weary souls. Thank you

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    • james wilson on 17 December 2022

      I feel the same as you Sandra. Much as I love the music on Serenade I also cannot bear Eartha Kitt. As soon as she comes on my volume goes down to zero 🙂

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    • Paul on 19 December 2022

      I enjoy Serenade Radio just as much as you. Great selections and hosts. While I think Eartha Kitt is great I value your opinion. I reserve my mute button Super Stars as Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes, and lastly Tony Bennett

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  649. Brian Reynolds on 26 November 2022

    I think that it is time that a few words of praise should be showered upon David Corbett, whose “Light Programme” makes two hours pass all too quickly every Sunday evening. He’s coming up for his 300th show very soon – and I don’t think I’ve missed one of them! Light music has gone from being the most broadcast genre of music (back in the fifties) to being almost forgotten in the 21st century – a great shame as it includes thousands of good tunes which most people will never hear again (unless they listen to Serenade Radio, of course – who also provide vintage recordings of “Music While You Work” (every weekday) and “Those Were The Days” (Thursdays). David Corbett is a leading authority on the genre and carefully selects a programme each week which includes a mixture of the most famous compositions mixed with a few less familiar items. Although mostly on records, there are a few vintage radio excerpts for contrast, some featuring orchestras which were household names to radio listeners at the time, but rarely made commercial records. The famous Robert Farnon once said “The best light music is as good as the best classical music!”. He is also quoted as saying something like “Light music is not dead, broadcasters are burying it alive!”
    Long may David Corbett and the “Light Programme” keep the wonderful world of light music alive!
    (7.00 pm. Sundays)

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      • David Small on 25 December 2022

        Totally agree with this comment I love The Light Programme with David Corbett and Those were the days and Music While You Work. I remember listening to them the first time around on the BBC Light Programme

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  650. Hazel on 23 November 2022

    Just recently discovered Serenade radio & it’s a breath of fresh air, it reminds me of listening to the Light Programme with my late parents when I lived at home back in the 60s and 70s. I’m now an avid Serenade listener as I do enjoy easy listening light music. BBC Radio 2 is a big no no now it’s too shouty shouting and the music is awful.
    I’m only 70 years old but find myself preferring more easy listening music for my main listening, especially on an evening when I’m relaxing. Hope one day Serenade will go on DAB+ Nationwide so people who haven’t got the Internet can hear it. I listen on my phone and play it via Bluetooth on my Radio/ Bluetooth player, an i-box Crystal that can be found on Amazon, beautiful sound quality!
    Keep up the good work Serenade..love the music & the station…much prefer Serenade to other stations these days! I’m glad you don’t have any adverts and sky news every half hour.

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  651. Mark Richardson on 22 November 2022

    Serenade continues to create wonderful programmes with a style , sound and playlist that no one else provides. I remain in admiration of the Steve James weekend shows for the music he seems to find and the perfect start to weekend days it provides

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    • Steve James on 26 November 2022

      Thank you Mark, I’m so glad you enjoy the music selection. I do love finding overlooked 60’s singles and LP tracks. Fifty-plus years on it’s remarkable just how much there is still to discover!

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  652. Andrea on 20 November 2022

    Your station is the best! I listen all weekend every weekend and most weeknights too. The world stresses me out and you folks de-stress me with all the best music. Thanks for such great work. I wish I could donate to support you but I have 2 parents in care homes that I have to fund completely. When I am able to your station will get a monthly donation from me I promise.

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  653. Shaw Richard on 18 November 2022

    Just found you and enjoyed the lovely music. Evoking memories I found it so beautiful I just hope I can find it again tomorrow. Thank you.

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  654. Martin Petersen on 18 November 2022

    I found your radio programme by coincidence: I had to sneeze spontaneously while asking my Alexa device to play Classic FM. She misheard me and gave me the best in easy listening. Years later, I am still listening to your wonderful programme! Best accident I ever had.

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  655. Anne Wade on 15 November 2022

    Hi Stuart Bravo for your show on Saturday just love some of the old songs that you don’t get to hear during the week 👏🏻 My Husband and I listen every Saturday Evening while having dinner in the USA and it brings us so much pleasure ❤️❤️ thanks so much 👏🏻😎❤️

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    • Stuart Linnell on 19 November 2022

      Anne, thank you so much for your message. It means a lot to know that you like the programme and, as you say, songs that you might not get to hear otherwise. Thank you for listening, and do enjoy your Saturday evening dinner.

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  656. Michael Simpson on 14 November 2022

    Just wanted to say hi and thank you to David Yarnall. David and I have known each other for many years and now I live in France it’s nice to spend afternoons listening to David and his great selections of music.
    Long may it all continue.

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    • David Yarnall on 29 November 2022

      Thanks Mike and yes, we go back a long time!! I’m glad you’re still listening to Serenade Radio but of course I do envy your weather.

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  657. Glenda Logan-Reid on 12 November 2022

    Just wanted to congratulate Jeff Owen on such an entertaining show this morning. Great music love his chatter too.
    Also a special mention for Stuart Linnell on a truly great show the best of the 50’s 60’s and 70’s music. His 30 minute tribute to the fallen in the two World Wars and others was so respectful and tasteful. Thank you for some wonderful music. Lots of my favourites included today, Joan Regan, Malcolm Vaughan and the other Malcolm – Roberts.

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    • Stuart Linnell on 12 November 2022

      Glenda, thank you for your kind words. It’s always a great pleasure to put the show together every week, and compiling the music for Remembrance Weekend is important to me. My Dad and his Dad both served in the army, my Granddad at Passchendaele in the First World War, so it means a lot. It’s always nice to hear that a listener enjoys the music and I am grateful that you took the time to send the message.

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  658. Tony on 6 November 2022

    Absolutely love the Saturday morning show, always look forward to it, brings back lots of memories, thank you.

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  659. Dominic Ranger on 5 November 2022

    Loved the Roger Williams Soft Folkus programme, particularly the 60s folk stuff, loads of memories

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    • Roger Williams on 4 December 2022

      Dominic, thank you for your kind comments. The boss has only just alerted me to your message. Delighted your enjoying the show. Please keep listening and let me know what else you’d like to hear.

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  660. Glenda Logan-Reid on 2 November 2022

    Message for Jane Markham
    Hi Jane
    Thank you so much for your very enjoyable ‘Quiet Hour’ programmes.
    Tonight’s programme was great,. I do love Malcolm Roberts and
    Malcolm Vaughan it’s refreshing to hear some British singers who could really sing (as against croon!) could we hear more from Joan Regan, David Whitfield, Ronnie Hilton, Dickie Valentine, Kaye Sisters, It’s good to remember them all. All so popular in the 50’s.
    You do a great job Jane.
    Thank you
    Glenda (Hampshire)

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  661. Hazel Wykes on 29 October 2022

    What a wonderful radio station Serenade is, I’m 70 years old and I’ve grown a bit fed up of the 60s and 70s pop music on other stations. It’s OK in small doses but I personally prefer more easy listening and light music like what used to be played on the old Light Programme. I’ve recently discovered Serenade radio and I love it, I hope it will soon go out on DAB+ nationwide. Even though I grew up with sixties pop music I don’t want it everyday and all day, so I listen to more Serenade, its good to have a station catering for older listeners

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  662. Fraser Sutherland on 29 October 2022

    Today I came to ‘Serenade Radio’ for the first time ( via Mark Steyn’s ‘Song of the Week’). I notice how much more closely I listen to the songs on this station As a result, I think so much more about them. Thanks for this pleasure.

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  663. Neil on 24 October 2022

    Steyn’s Song of the Week goes from strength to strength. Another great edition this week and a lovely tribute to the great Alan Dell, one of our greatest broadcasters. Nice one Mark.

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    • Mark Steyn on 25 October 2022

      Thank you, Neil. Alan was such a lovely man and so good at what he did. Horrible to think that today’s Radio 2 would have no use for him.

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  664. Tony Holden on 23 October 2022

    Just listened to a superb 100th edition of the Big Band Show .
    Wonderful sounds from start to finish the hour was up far too soon, next Sunday can’t come quick enough.

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    • Johnny Beerling on 24 October 2022

      Thank you Tony for your kind comments about my 100th programme, I’m so glad you enjoyed the music I chose it was selected from the best of the last two years. I will try to maintain the standard

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  665. Mark Whitehead on 21 October 2022

    What a breath of fresh air! So glad to listen to yesteryear, so calming in a world of unsophisticated noise.

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  666. Phil on 21 October 2022

    Just wanted to say what a cracking programme ‘Soft Folkus’ is. Once again Serenade Radio showing BBC Radio 2 how it should be done!

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  667. Lorraine Bullock on 18 October 2022

    Just heard David Yarnell saying he wants to find someone to repair his instrument. Cant remember the name of it sorry. Why doesn’t he try The Repair Shop. They repair anything. Just a thought.

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    • David Yarnall on 29 November 2022

      Hi Lorraine. Sorry for my tardy reply but we have been moving house and settling in! It’s a De Armond tone and volume pedal that I’d like repaired and as you heard me say I can’t find anyone to do it!! I did think about The Repair Shop but I think maybe the time involved to take part etc might be a non starter. But thank you for the suggestion.

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  668. Steve M on 10 October 2022

    Good morning Andy and all,

    Yes it was “Beyond Our Ken” for Jill Day, your memory is spot on, as usual. There was another singer – Pat Lancaster, who appears on vols 1 &2 of the series CDs.

    I’m missing the TV theme show already, really did bring back the memories. Only 3 channels, but so much good stuff! You did say you will be doing a special around Christmas time, but are there plans for another series at some point?

    Fun fact: the internet was invented for Serenade Radio. 😁 Love all of the shows – thank you all for your devotion to great radio.

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  669. David Small on 8 October 2022

    Thank you to David Corbett for his lovely music on The Light Programme I never miss this programme. It brings back so many memories of the old BBC Light Programme that I listened to growing up. I do enjoy the music of Ernest Tomlinson very much so Thank you David Corbet t

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  670. Andrew T on 7 October 2022

    Hello from across the pond in the Midwest in a state called Illinois. Just wanted to let you know I love the music. I am a big fan of the older music. It is so much better than today’s music on the radio. Anyway take care.

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  671. Neil on 5 October 2022

    Great to see a new series of Song of the Week back on Sunday afternoons and what a great opener. Welcome back Mark – looking forward to more great episodes.

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  672. Jim Johnson on 1 October 2022

    ‘The Dawn Chorus’ (thank you Ed, makes me happy and feel young-er- again), Music While You Work and
    Sing Something Simple. What more could I wish for? Thanks everyone.

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    • Ed Wellman on 15 October 2022

      Thank you, Jim for being with the Dawn Chorus; 6am at the weekends is a good time to be happy and away from emails and news etc! Just us and a box of wonderful music as the sun comes up. Let’s hang onto Autumn! Happy October to our Dawn Choristers. Thanks for being there. Ed

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  673. Guy Barry on 28 September 2022

    Is it forbidden to mention Rambling Syd Rumpo or Round the Horne on Serenade Radio? Every time you play one of his songs in the “bit of nonsense” slot, it’s simply credited to Kenneth Williams. Is this a BBC copyright issue?

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    • Andy Marriott on 29 September 2022

      Hi Guy,
      No, not at all. These clips are taken from a comedy compilation, not directly from the BBC shows, and they are just Kenneth Williams, not the full show cast.

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      • Guy Barry on 29 September 2022

        OK, thanks. I suppose it was the name of the character “Rambling Syd Rumpo” that I was curious about – you never mention it, so I thought it might be the copyright of the BBC.

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  674. Sandra on 25 September 2022

    To all at Serenade radio. I want to thank you for the very enjoyable programme I’ve been listening to this afternoon, ‘Sing something simple’. In a stressful world I find Serenade radio an oasis of tranquility and familiarity. I’m 67 but the songs are familiar to me because you’re playing some of my parents’ favourites. My father passed away in 2014 but although he came to England on the Kinder Transport as an Jewish Austrian refugee, he really had such a strong feeling for the UK as his home. He always loved to see the reassuring White Cliffs of Dover and when he met my mother soon after coming out of the army (at Butlins) they shared many happy years together and had a collection of the songs you play that remind me of my happy childhood years. I enjoy all the programmes. The one I’m listening to now is equally enjoyable. Thank you so much.

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  675. David Bownes on 25 September 2022

    Another wonderful two hours from Peter Tomlinson, really like all the interesting facts anbout the composers and the origins of the songs
    A couple of omissions , if possible that could be included Morgana King and Barbara Cook , two singers who would fit perfectly into Serenade Radios playlists
    Thanks for a wonderful relaxing Sunday

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  676. David Small on 17 September 2022

    Thank you all at Serenade Radio over this past week for all the lovely programmes who have brought to us in this very sad time after loosing our wonderful Queen Elizabeth 2nd she will be so missed and my thoughts are with all the Royal family at this very sad time. Thank you Serenade radio for suspending normal programmes just after the Queens death and for playing all the lovely music reflecting this very sad time. Well done to you all. I love Serenade Radio and its always playing on my smart speakers and devices .

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  677. Andy G on 17 September 2022

    Fabulous programmes today from Steve, Jeff and Stuart. Just fantastic music and quality presentation. Just languishing at home not too well at present, but your station always lifts my spirit.

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  678. Marilyn Goreham on 16 September 2022

    I do agree with Glenda about English singers from 50s.Any chance of a English spot say 30-60mins in anyones show?It would be great to hear the likes of Whitfield ,Hilton, Shelton ,Regan etc .
    Is Ivor Novello too old-fashioned?

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    • Glenda Logan-Reid on 17 September 2022

      I think we’re showing our age now Marilyn. but who cares!!
      I love the idea of a programme about the British Hit Parade let’s hope Andy can get it on track in the near future.
      I personally love the music of Ivor Novello but maybe that belongs in one of their other programmes?

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  679. Glenda Logan-Reid on 14 September 2022

    Message for Brian Savin
    I heard your comment today when you played a Jeanette McDonald Nelson Eddy track. Personally I love the fact that you and sometimes others play such tracks reminding us of singers who were part of our musical history. I fail to understand why Presenters should be hesitant to play a lovely ballad beautifully sung. OK so maybe you have a few complaints, but there must be many others like myself who were teenagers in the mid 50’s who love to hear our British superstars again people like David Whitfield, Dickie Valentine, Ronnie Hilton,
    Joan Regan, Alma Cogan, Ruby Murray who do get occasional plays some hardly ever!! They all had very successful careers here despite competition from their American counterparts. The people who complain when their music is played are obviously not from the same generation please give them the airtime they deserve, variety is the spice of life.
    Thank you so much for some great programmes. As it’s September it would be lovely to hear My September Love!

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  680. Brian Bunn on 9 September 2022

    Nice tribute to our late Queen by Serenade Radio since yesterday evening, by playing gentle instrumentals for reflection. Well done 👍

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  681. Paul - Rye, East Sussex on 9 September 2022

    Thank you to all at Serenade for showing such dignity and respect in your scheduling.

    Rest in peace Your Majesty.

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  682. Neil on 9 September 2022

    I mourn the loss of our Queen, Elizabeth II. I imagine for most of your listeners, she has been a constant throughout their lives. As my Queen, most of mine. I’m devastated,

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  683. Karel Pieter Buijse on 8 September 2022

    My condolences to all the presenters and listeners of Serenade Radio. H.M. Queen Elisabeth was a Queen for everyone, also outside the UK. Here in the Netherlands we feel the same as you. In our hearts she lives on…

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  684. Ken in San Diego on 8 September 2022

    I am thinking of my radio friends at Serenade who are such familiar voices in my home in the United States every day. As an American, I can’t entirely know how profoundly you must all be affected. Queen Elizabeth’s reign spanned almost my entire lifetime. The dignity with which you are handling this sad and historic event is a tribute to the grace and character of Serenade Radio.

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  685. Sandra on 8 September 2022

    My sincerest condolences to all of you, on the passing of your monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
    May God comfort the bereaved.
    From Fort Lauderdale, FL. USA

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  686. james wilson on 4 September 2022

    Never fail to be impressed by Kevin Taylor. Not only does he have a great selection of music, his presentation is so professional….thanks Kevin you finish off both Saturdays and Sundays terrific music on Serenade

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  687. Mike Matthews on 4 September 2022

    Australia Sunday morning – What a treat to just hear Joyce Grenfell – Nursery School, such a talented lady more please!

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  688. Roger Smets on 28 August 2022

    I’m listening from Belgium and discovered Serenade Radio about a year ago. Although I only listen on Sundays I thoroughly enjoy the music played, especially “Sing something simple” and “Steyn’s song of the week”. Most radio stations seem to think popular music was invented in the 1950′ and never play those wonderful songs from the twenties, thirties and forties. As I said I only listen sporadically so I may be wrong but I never hear Jeri Southern, Lee Wiley and other less well known singers from the forties and fifties.
    Keep up the good work.

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    • Mark Steyn on 28 August 2022

      We play a little Lee Wiley on “Song of the Week” every now and again, Roger. She is a peerless interpreter who can freshen up the most familiar songs.

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  689. Karen Corfield on 25 August 2022

    What a lovely radio station this is . Perfect to listen to while I am at work. I am 58 and so some of the songs are a bit before my time. But good music is good music it doesn’t matter what era it comes from . Thank you for this little gem. I will be back.

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  690. Steve S. on 25 August 2022

    1st time listener today. My brother tipped me off as he follows Stuart Linnell on twitter. I got big into Matt Monro 6 years ago, and have collected virtually all of his UK releases, including some of his early BBC Radio appearances which I have on Transcription discs. Last year I bought a job lot of 2500 singles from the 50s/60s which has taken a year to listen to. A child of the 60s it has taken me 55 years to find my musical ‘home’, and as I’m still working from home post pandemic you can be the backdrop to my day, all day, every day.

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  691. Richard G on 21 August 2022

    I’m glad I’ve found John Hellings again – Sunday nights wouldn’t be the same without his erudition and taste in jazz.

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  692. Su R on 17 August 2022

    Many thanks to the lovely Ed W who always kicks my weekends off with his beautiful Dawn Chorus – this weekend Ed will be kicking off my 2 weeks of annual leave so a request would be a great start and much appreciated. Thankyou for such a wonderful show Ed – keep up the good work! Best Wishes, Su

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    • Ed Wellman on 17 August 2022

      Thank you for your kind message Su and for being a Serenade dawn chorister! Spread the word, I’m just the new boy here; look at the amazing line-up of presenters. Oh, and Saturday’s Weekend Wish for you, then. Happy listening. Ed

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  693. Trevor H. on 14 August 2022

    There are moments in the day when only your channel will do. I am vintage 1951, and listen via the brilliant VRadio app, where you sit on my Favourites page. Yes, SR selections are reminiscent of the old Light prog. Best wishes and every hope for your channel prospering. I’ll make a donation too. BTW your presenters are amazing, so knowledgeable and relaxed. TH 😉

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  694. Beverley on 12 August 2022

    Having been raised in a world of light music, I am much enjoying the fabulous Serenade Radio! Music While You Work is playing as I write this. My father was Robert Docker (1918 – 1992) – pianist, composer and arranger. He recorded a number of MWYW programmes with his sextet and it would be wonderful to hear one of those on Serenade (or anything else by him – Tabarinage was a favourite in the day!). His music deserves to live on!

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    • Simon McLean on 12 August 2022

      I’m sure I have some of the recordings your father made for Reader’s Digest back in the day – I’ll see if I can dig them out and get them on Music Box. Lovely to hear from you!

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    • Glenda Logan-Reid on 16 September 2022

      Beverley I remember your Dad Robert Docker very well on BBC Radio
      programmes before ‘our kind of music’ was abandoned for ever and Radio 2 became the same as Radio 1. Hopefully Serenade can find some Music While You Work programmes in memory of your very accomplished Dad.

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  695. ian newman on 10 August 2022

    Just made a donation of £10.00, It is simply to say thank you to Andy Marriott for being so brilliant on the radio – he has also been incredibly kind to my family over the last year and i just wanted him to know how appreciated he is. Love him to bits … but dont tell him or he really will be unbearably grumpy xxxx

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    • Neil on 11 August 2022

      I second that, huge thanks to Mr. M for all the hard work he puts into Serenade Radio – by far the best radio station around. Long may it continue.

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    • james wilson on 11 August 2022

      Followed your example Ian….never enjoyed a radio station so much. It’s a rare gem in a sea of dross.

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  696. Mike Matthews on 2 August 2022

    In answer to your presenters comment regarding The Seekers
    Will The Seekers Tour in 2022?
    Judith Durham, Athol Guy, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley first came together at the tail end of 1962 for gigs and residencies around their hometown of Melbourne. How amazing to think they’ll celebrate their Diamond Anniversary in 2022!
    Unfortunately, there are no concert dates for The Seekers scheduled in 2022.
    From Mike Matthews
    Sunshine Coast Australia

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    • Glenda Logan-Reid on 6 August 2022

      Mike Matthews sad to see today that the lovely Judith Durham has just died. The Seekers were a fabulous group, and Judith Durham became a very successful solo artiste in her own right.
      RIP Judith Durham.

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      • Andy Marriott, Station Manager. on 6 August 2022

        This is just awful. I interviewed Judith twice, and saw her one-woman show at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall.#
        She was just lovely, so talented yet so humble and fun. Very few things bring a tear to my eye but this news has.
        I think we may be hearing a lot of her songs this week on serenade!

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        • Glenda Logan-Reid on 6 August 2022

          I think we may well Andy will look forward to hearing the lovely Judith with her beautiful crystal clear voice.
          .voice. Such sad news.

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  697. Mike on The Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia on 1 August 2022

    From The Land Downunder – I found your radio station a few months ago and so enjoy your wonderful choice of music. I suppose I am just an old fashioned boy! Keep up the fantastic work.

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  698. Bernie Lazenbury on 24 July 2022

    Just wondering why Ed Wellman doesn’t get a feature on your presenter pages. It would be interesting to know a bit about his broadcasting background and how he comes to be doing his morning show.

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    • Andy Marriott on 24 July 2022

      Good point Bernie.
      Despite sounding so calm and relaxed Ed is always rushing about. I will sit him down and make him write an essay about himself!

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  699. Richard on 23 July 2022

    As usual, most enjoyable sound that “completely” makes me forget about all the chaos that surrounds us.
    Wouldn’t be redundant if said that I do particularly enjoy the ‘impeccable ‘ English spoken by the announcers. Such a pleasure!!! Thanks a million again!!!
    Best regards from Patagonia.

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  700. Svend Kristensen on 21 July 2022

    Back from holiday and back to work. But also back to Serenade Radio. Thank you for being the best in easy listening. Kind Regards from Denmark

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  701. Andy Grahamme on 20 July 2022

    Brian Savin this morning…..fabulous programme..the music is top notch and Brians presentation just so easy to listen to.

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  702. Karl Kennedy on 18 July 2022

    Have to say, David Yarnell’s afternoon programme is fast becoming my favourite Serenade show….the variety and quality of his playlists really are second to none….wonderful radio

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    • David Yarnall on 24 July 2022

      Thank you Karl for your very kind comments. They are much appreciated.

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    • james wilson on 9 August 2022

      Have to agree about David Yarnell….a supeb broadcaster and his selection of music is some of the best to be heard.

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      • David Yarnall on 11 August 2022

        James, thank you so much for your lovely comments. Makes a 72 year old broadcaster feel that after over 40 years, I might be starting to almost get it right!! Just maybe!! Much appreciated.

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  703. Bernard Lazenbury on 17 July 2022

    Just enjoying yet another early Sunday morning’s listen. Great show as usual from Ed and Steve James (discerning guy that he is!) played my favourite Love Affair song “One Road” and the best Walker Brother’s song “Love Her”. Serenade has become an increasingly bigger part of our listening lives! Thanks Andy and your excellent team.

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  704. Linda Howe on 16 July 2022

    I love Serenade Radio. There are certain programmes I regularly listen to….the weekend dawn chorus followed by Steve James programme, Andy Marriott’s evening programme and Jeff Owen on Saturday morning .
    I have just tuned in to Steve James Saturday night late night extra for the first time, and what a joy! Nirvana, early Graham Nash followed by Magna Carta. All I can say is ‘Wow! It takes me back to the days when I used to listen to John Peel. Thank you for this wonderful mix of music, I shall certainly be making sure I don’t miss this programme in the future too.

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  705. Gerald, Kingston Upon Hull. on 15 July 2022

    I’m enjoying the mix of records played on Serenade. The presenters are good and its nice to hear a voice between records, unlike some online stations. Recently other stations have obviously seen your success and strayed into your territory but I have to say that I still prefer your station. The lack of irritating commercials is a huge bonus. I also have to say that I am enjoying your choice of jingles, as used on Britain Radio, and later Radio 2. A nice touch and a welcome reminder of the good old days. Thank you.

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  706. Chris on 15 July 2022

    All this week David Yarnell has played a fantastic selection of tunes as he always does, but I’ve got to say what a brilliant find Sammy Davis Jnrs version of the Hawaii Five O theme with words is! Well done! Great station, great presenters, great music. Thanks for being there!

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  707. Bernie Watts on 11 July 2022

    What a lovely station. I had almost forgotten how much more gentle life was when I was young. It helps recall to mind many things, mum and dad now gone; old friends of childhood, many of whom have passed. The old town I once lived in, now a shadow of its former self and a country once proud and noble now falling into disrepair. The innocent games played, the respect we had for our elders, just because they were older and so much more. A life lived has taken me across an ever quickening fast paced technological world stranding me in a place and time that I no longer recognize. Thanks for the memories.

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  708. Barbara Shaw on 8 July 2022

    Just enjoyed another lovely hour of instrumental music from Simon McLean, I think this must be one of my favourite programmes on Serenade. Having said that the station has so many great shows and presenters, you are my constant companion, my radio is never tuned anywhere else. BTW it was interesting to read your new front page on how and why Serenade came about. I’d be lost without you all, please keep up the great work.

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    • Simon McLean on 9 July 2022

      Thank you, Barbara – that’s lovely to hear! Delighted to see you’re enjoying the shows

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  709. Mike on 6 July 2022

    Thank you for such a great radio station. I listen to you here in Australia every day and have posted your details to friends all over the world

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  710. Clifford on 5 July 2022

    Just recently discovered Serenade Radio. I feel like I’ve been transported back to the wonderful light programme days.

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  711. Anne Wade on 4 July 2022

    David Corbett loved your show on the 3rd of July your tribute to the 4th of July was much appreciated and enjoyed it so much👏🏻 The rendition of the American tunes were really brilliant!
    There is nothing better than a true English Band❤️ Keep playing those tunes😎 🇺🇸🇬🇧

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  712. Mark Richardson on 2 July 2022

    Just an absolute Joy . I love this station so much . Steve James is a John peel for those of us at the lighter end of the music rainbow

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  713. John Moorcroft on 30 June 2022

    Can I give a mention to the Quiet Hour presented by Jane Markham. If ever there was a voice that suited a show that gives a relaxed start to the day, hers is the one. Thank you Jane!

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    • james wilson on 16 July 2022

      Re Jane Markam…Well said John, my sentiments exactly…she is so relaxing to listen to.

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  714. Fred on 29 June 2022

    Really enjoy the great music form across the pond in USA. Keep the sounds coming.

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  715. Gretta J on 23 June 2022

    I listen with my young adult grandkids, she wishes more kids would like this music. Thank You

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  716. C Martin on 16 June 2022

    Would love to know the song and singers featured in the Mark Steyn show tonight with the happy birthday Polka.

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  717. Edward Marples on 16 June 2022

    I listened to Nicola Farnon (Jazz Bassist) in Leopold Square Sheffield on Saturday afternoon and then heard her Great Uncle Robert Farnon on Seranade that evening, Coincidence!!

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  718. Paul - Rye, East Sussex on 14 June 2022

    I don’t think there’s another radio station in the world which plays Klaus Wunderlich on a regular basis; Serenade, you’re an absolute joy!

    Thank you to everyone involved who gives of their time freely, your sheer professionalism consistently shines through.

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  719. Lincoln on 13 June 2022

    I am SO very glad to have found you! Thank you for the brilliant programming AND for using jingles by JAM of Dallas! The listening experience is just as it should be; smart, smooth, and joyful!

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  720. John on 12 June 2022

    I am impressed, constantly by your radio station!
    Andy Marriott is always a gem, Sing something simple is wonderful. But Mark Steyn is a new find for me, I always enjoy his program, interesting and what research! Thank you all.
    I will be donating immediately.

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  721. Jay on 12 June 2022

    There’s something rather poignant about Sing Something Simple. It could bring a tear to my eye as I recall my dear old dad tuning in many years ago.

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  722. Orson Swindle on 12 June 2022

    And, Nancy Wilson — stunning list of my favorites, Mark. Well done!!

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  723. John Huggett on 7 June 2022

    You play the music I would choose, I have not heard anything I don’t like, keep it going please.

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  724. Chris Cleave on 3 June 2022

    The wife and I love Serenade Radio. We listen at home in Ashford, Kent on smart speakers, 3 dotted around the house. Alexa, play Serenade Radio. We love Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Julie London, Val Doonican, Norman Luboff Choir, Four Freshman, the Hi’Lo’s, Bing Crosby, Ken Dodd, Norman Wisdom, Anita Kerr Singers, Roger Whittaker, Jeri Southern, June Christy etc., etc. In fact, pretty everything you play we like. Love Sing Something Simple on Sundays too. Now we’ve got a speaker for the car as we used to miss it when we were out. The only artists we don’t like are Eartha Kitt , Dinah Washington and Mary Wilson, but even they are better than today’s music. Love Andy Marriott and his sense of humour and the fact that he and most of the presenters have no time for all that PC rubbish we have nowadays. I also love he ends his programme with an excerpt from The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. I wish I was in a position to donate but I am only part-time so don’t have spare cash, but I’ll remember you in my will. If possible on the 1pm to 3pm show it would be nice to hear Stephanie de Sykes “We’ll Find Our Day,” or Guys & Dolls “Here I Go Again, ” or Paul Da Vinci “Your Baby Ain’t Your Baby Anymore.” All lovely songs that would be ideal for that programme. I won’t hold you to it though, because what you play is fine. The only time we don’t listen is between 12pm-2pm on a Sunday, but at 2pm I tune straight back in to Serenade and watch footie on the tv with no sound as I’m listening to the radio. Thanks for the only radio station of its type. Love it at Christmas too, when you played Christmas songs by Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby etc that reminded me of my childhood.

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  725. Eddie Lewisohn on 31 May 2022

    Mark Steyn announced to his listeners on GBNews (30/5/22)-:
    “I love ABBA.”
    Possibly Mark was joking (or perhaps he meant Eden Ahbez, the “Nature Boy” songwriter, who recorded under the name Abba.)
    But I have a horrible feeling that he wasn’t.
    Does he really share his co-presenter Dan Wooton’s passion for the kings & queens of Kitsch?
    I think we should be told!

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  726. Tony James on 29 May 2022

    Once again, another well thought out and programmed, Sunday Breakfast, from the brilliant Steve James (no relation). In the 37 years I’ve been in the radio industry, I have seen so much of the business destroyed, so your show is a bit of an oasis.
    Well done Steve, keep it up. Simon Mcleans Dinner at 8 is another Serenade highlight. Steve could i suggest, as you like forgotten oldies to try the track ‘The Music Plays on’ by Del Shannon from his 67 album of the same name?,
    Best wishes, Tony James

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    • Steve James on 30 May 2022

      Thank you very much indeed Tony. I’ll certainly check out the Del Shannon track you mention. All suggestions welcome!

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  727. Armando Loni on 28 May 2022

    We discovered the station over a year ago – what a joy – on constantly. I hope Andy M comes back with more of the TV theme show….. That gave us a few pointers to seek out DVDs 😄👍🏻

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  728. John in Liverpool on 22 May 2022

    Kevin Taylor’s two weekend evening shows are another highlight of this great station. I’m spreading the word about SR and hope these shows go on a catch-up facility some time. Bravo, all.

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  729. Phil Creighton on 21 May 2022

    Just to say how much I love listening across the week. The sheer variety is such a joy to listen to. Big band, easy listening, reflective pieces, 60s…it’s all there. A great example is Saturday afternoons with Cindy Kent. A lovely mixture of music and chat.

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    • CindyKent on 21 May 2022

      Thank you very much – and yes, Serenade is a great station! Your point about the variety is what makes it so special. Keep listening!

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  730. Sandra Shofner on 20 May 2022

    Listening from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (U.S.A.) via the Radio Garden APP, and I absolutely LOVE Serenade Radio! Thank you for the wonderful, quality programming!

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  731. Steve on 20 May 2022

    Serenade is the TCM of classic radio!
    The BEST!!

    Hailing from Sloan, Nevada, USA

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  732. Bobbi Bishop on 19 May 2022

    I wanted to tell you hello and that I am listening to your station in Maryland in the United States. I found your station on the Radio Garden app. I am enjoying the music very much. Thank you for what you do. You are helping me get through my workday. Many blessings!

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  733. Neil on 16 May 2022

    Just a note to flag an error Mark in your commentary in the always excellent Song of the Week this Week. Bing recorded Time on My Hands for his 1976 album Feels Good, Feels Right with arrangements by Alan Cohen. This recording wasn’t part of the Ken Barnes/Pete Moore work. You are perfectly correct however that this is latter Bing at his best. It’s an absolute corker.

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    • Mark Steyn on 22 May 2022

      Very sorry about that, Neil. I was going off a vague memory of chatting with Ken Barnes and him telling me what a great Pete Moore chart that is. But I should have checked, and will from now on. Glad you agree on what a corker it is.

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  734. Brian Bunn on 14 May 2022

    Hi, Just wondered if there’s any chance of repeating “Music While You Work” and “Sing Something Simple” ? I really like these two programmes, but am not available to listen sometimes.

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    • Andy Marriott on 15 May 2022

      Hi Brian, At the moment there are no plans to repeat either programme I’m afraid. Nothing is set in stone though. Of course, Sing Something Simple does get an early morning repeat on Mondays at 5am, but that’s probably a bit anti-social! Thanks for getting in touch.
      Andy Marriott, Station Manager.

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  735. Paul on 13 May 2022

    Discovered Serenade Radio on Mark Steyn’s awesome site. I feel the personal comments and introductions add so much enjoyment to the wonderful playlists. I am Paul from SW Ohio

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  736. Phil Burton on 11 May 2022

    John,

    Love your jazz programme. Absolutley enjoyed All Of Me this week.

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    • Stuart Linnell on 8 May 2022

      Thank you Frank. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for listening.

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  737. Tom Colmey on 8 May 2022

    Listening to Steve James this Sunday morning and what a fantastic choice of tunes (as always) but just made my Sunday morning. Love Serenade 👍

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      • TJ on 15 May 2022

        Hi Steve, Regular listener to your fab Sunday Breakfast. Please would be kind enough to email me the title of the instrumental that you played just after 8 this morning, directly before Bob Lind.Many thanks, keep up the great work.
        Kind regards TJ

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        • Stevc James on 15 May 2022

          Hi TJ, thank you for your kind comments. The track in question was ‘Mexican Shuffle’ by Herb Alpert & His Tijuana Brass. Incidentally, at the bottom of the main page of the website there is a rolling list of the last ten songs played, so you can always check on there if something catches your ear.

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  738. Pat on 3 May 2022

    Doing a very boring job – sorting through piles of clothes – and Simon McLean is making the whole process bearable – playing some great tunes!

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  739. Scott Woodard on 2 May 2022

    I think it was Brian who played ‘Blarney’s Stone’ by Alan Hawkshaw today and then wondered if it had ever been used as a TV theme tune, and yes, it was! It was used as the theme for ‘Dave Allen at Large’ for many a year!

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  740. Charles J. van Doornewaard on 1 May 2022

    Greetings from Grootebroek in The Netherlands, approximately 47 miles north of Amsterdam. I recently discovered your great station and I enjoy the fabulous music that I have been hearing. I also like the the fact that the music aired is being identified on your website. Keep up the great excellent work, and I will be listening to your station very regularly. You may count on that. Best regards.

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  741. Liz on 30 April 2022

    I’m listening to your amazing station from Whangarei (pronounced “Fong-a-ray”) which is in the North Island of New Zealand. I have not heard such a fabulous line up of songs on any other station, I’m in my mid 50’s and this music just speaks to me. I just want to say a huge thank you for playing these nostalgic and relaxing songs. I will donate so I can help continue this great station. It’s not much as things are tight, but it’s a wee token to show my support and appreciation.

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  742. Iris Furnell on 26 April 2022

    I have so enjoyed my sing-along with Serenade Radio this morning – Morning has Broken, The Old Rugged Cross (my father’s favourite) and Amazing Grace – plus the usual wonderful old “standards”. Thank you so much for giving your time to help keep us “oldies” happy – so pleased to have been told about you by my son who does some presenting on City of Lincoln Radio, and who is fully aware that I am not such a keen follower of his 70’s Programme!

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    • John Walton on 27 April 2022

      As a co-founder of the station you mention and in recent years a regular contributor to Serenade Radio, I’d be pleased if you could pass my thanks to your son, Andy, both for his steadfast work as a community radio presenter and also for his recommendation that you listen us here at Serenade. I’m glad it’s worked out. Thank you for your kind words and support,

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  743. John in Liverpool on 24 April 2022

    As much as I love SR’s weekday shows, I’ve a particular affection for the weekend programmes from Ed Wellman, Steve James, Simon McLean, Kevin Taylor and Peter Tomlinson. Wish they could be repeated.

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  744. Glenys Day - Leeds on 22 April 2022

    Hi I have just seen a comment from Chris Hitchcock. I am sure this must be the Chris who for many a year ran the Dublin Branch of the Sinatra Music Society. Please would you pass on my good wishes. I am still Secretary for the Leeds Branch and many of our members are regular listeners.

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    • Anne Wade on 23 April 2022

      Hi Glenys I was born in Leeds many many years ago and moved to the the USA as a young girl😀 I love SR listen every day😊 Brings back memories when I listened to the old wireless as a kid😲 And the English accent 😀 is a plus👏🏻

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    • Chris Hitchcock on 11 December 2022

      Yes Glenys its the same Chris from Dublin good to know that you have also found Serenade. At last we can tune in to our kind of music. The Dublin branch closed pre pandemic but some of us still knock around together talking about the music of course.

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  745. Paul - Rye, East Sussex on 21 April 2022

    It’s great to hear Serenade continuing to go from strength to strength – David Yarnall’s new show is fantastic, such a relaxed manner and superb music choices.
    Do my ears deceive me, or is that Mr “Deadly Alancoat” The Voice of the Balls now doing some of the continuity announcements? If so, amazing!
    Hats off and a huge thank you to everyone involved for making Serenade so very special.

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    • David Yarnall on 22 April 2022

      Thank you Paul for your very kind comment on my programme and delivery and yes, Serenade Radio is indeed as you put it going from ‘strength to strength’ and receiving communications from listeners will help us to continue to do so. It is Alan and a number of listeners have said how pleased they are to hear him.
      Thank you again and I hope you’ll keep listening to the station.

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  746. Tony Holden on 17 April 2022

    Just been blown away with Mark Kingswood on Johnny Beerling’s Big Band Special, was great to hear him continue the tradition of crooning in modern times, hope to hear some more

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  747. Chris Hitchcock on 17 April 2022

    Discovered Serenade Radio in the online music magazine In Tune and as a local radio presenter volunteer in Dublin, Ireland I understand the need for stations such as Serenade in a world of soundalike pop stations that have taken over the airwaves. I enjoyed the archive piece The Billy Ternet Hour yesterday and hearing the witty ripostes between Roger Moffatt and the bandleader brought back many happy memories. Keep up the good work. I noticed one of our major supermarket retailers have advertised with you.

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    • Andy Marriott on 17 April 2022

      Hi Chris,
      Thanks for your kind words. Glad you have found us and are enjoying what we do.
      I agree about Roger M, very entertaining.
      As for advertising we don’t carry any. We have no commercial content whatsoever. We are funded entirely by generous donations from listeners, and our own pockets.
      If you heard a commercial it was inserted by Tune-in or one of the other stream providers. If you have an Alexa device there are instructions on our “Tuning in” page to avoid the ads completely!
      Thanks for your message. All the best,
      Andy Marriott, Station Manager

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  748. Steve on 17 April 2022

    First time listening on a very late Saturday evening (early Sunday morning) – 2:23 AM here – in central Pennsylvania, and the music and the presenter are both fantastic!

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    • Ed Wellman on 17 April 2022

      Thank you for listening Steve, and for your kind words about the Dawn Chorus – next roll call is on Saturday 1am your time, if you’re a night owl! The Weekend Wish at 6.30 (1.30) will be for you – what can I play you?
      Best wishes,
      Ed – The Dawn Chorus

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  749. Alex Moore on 15 April 2022

    Recently found your station on my phone app. An absolute gem! I am 75, living in West Lothian, and listen in the late evening going to sleep. I enjoy guessing the singer which tends to extend my listening time. My tinnitus seems to fade when I tune into your excellent playlists. Keep up the good work. Gratefully yours.

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  750. Graham O on 10 April 2022

    Mark where do you get all this information regarding your featured songs? You are a goldmine of information, a real pleasure which the likes of Sir Roger Scruton would have nostalgically appreciated ! Thanks!

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  751. Anne Wade USA on 8 April 2022

    Love listening to the new kid on the block😊 David Yarnall👏🏻 he plays some really cool music🎼
    And has an interesting voice 😎 Big welcome to the SR family😊

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    • David Yarnall on 10 April 2022

      Thank you Anne for your very kind words – they are much appreciated and I’m so glad you enjoy my programme. New kid on the block I may well be to Serenade Radio after about 18 years away from the world of the wireless having taunted people for 25 years or so previous to 2004/2005 here in the Uk on local and national radio – I thought the populace needed a rest!! It’s a great radio station with which to be involved and I am enjoying my return to the world of broadcasting. Thanks again for taking the trouble to contact Serenade Radio and keep listening.

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  752. Dave Hilton on 5 April 2022

    Serenade Radio is being played all day for me through my ‘Alexa’. I just love the variety of music, so much is of my era, I am now in my 80s and my musical appreciation sort of declined after 1960! Listening to ‘Music while you work’ each morning takes me back to the days of working in a factory in the early 50s. Keep it up.

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  753. John on 2 April 2022

    Listening in and enjoying the new ‘Dawn Chorus’ with Ed Wellman from 6am. And, he’s back Sunday morning too. Bravo, Serenade.

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  754. Anne Wade on 27 March 2022

    Love listing to Mark Steyn ❤️ His stories are so informative and so different in so many ways. Great job👏🏻👏🏻 Miss seeing you on Tucker😄 hope to see you back soon😊 U.S.A.🇺🇸

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  755. Glenda. Hampshire on 27 March 2022

    So sorry to hear Paul Robey and David Lloyd have left Serenade Radio.
    Paul welcomed me to the station during the Lockdown when for six months we were able to receive your programmes via Dab Radio in the car.
    Used to listen to David on Sunday afternoon whilst relaxing after Sunday lunch. I have to thank him for introducing me to a fantastic Michael Feinstein track ‘My Romance’ which has become a very firm
    favourite.

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  756. RAY on 26 March 2022

    great programme tonight Roger…for me worth another listen on Monday…am really pleased Andy
    mentioned your show last year,otherwise doubt I would have known about it,as music is well before
    my time,but thoroughly enjoy the varied selections played.

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  757. Paul W on 26 March 2022

    Such a chilled afternoon listening to Cindy Kent in the garden with a glass of wine. So good for the soul! Thanks, Cinders!

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    • Cindy kent on 13 April 2022

      Thank you Paul. Love my two hours on Serenade. Such a joy playing great music.

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  758. Robin in Cheshire on 26 March 2022

    Jeff Owen’s show is always so interesting, the facts he comes up with! I love his choice of music and his sense of humour. I wish he was on more often…
    Thanks for such a great radio station, I’m so pleased I found you.

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    • Jeff Owen on 27 March 2022

      Hello Robin ,
      We’re so pleased that you found us too!
      I’m afraid that my brain has become a Steptoe’s yard of random fact clutter over the years. I do tend to share them don’t I?
      Glad that you’re enjoying it all, and thanks for your kind comments.

      All the best.

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  759. Anne Wade on 23 March 2022

    Sorry to hear David Lloyd is leaving SR loved listening to his soothing voice🙂 he will be missed🥲
    Best wishes and god speed David🙏🏻

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  760. Jim Wilson on 22 March 2022

    So sad to see David Lloyd leaving Serenade. He has a wonderful relaxing voice for radio

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  761. Jay & Karen in Kentucky on 19 March 2022

    This Richard ‘Groove’ Holme is fantastic! Have a new album to buy now. Thank you!

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  762. Ray Burnett on 17 March 2022

    Thanks Serenade for including the UK Time on your website. In New Zealand, with NZ Standard Time or NZ Daylight Saving and UK Daylight Saving (any combination thereof), it took a degree in higher mathematics to work our whether we were 11, 12 or 13 hours ahead of the UK and made following a particular programme a hit-and-miss affair. Not any more, problem solved, so thanks again.
    On a different note, Mark Steyn’s Song of the Week on 13 February was “As Time Goes By”. About halfway through, Mark played, as background to his spiel, an instrumental version of the song, instantly recognisable as that by the Beegie Adair Trio. I’m sure Mark was aware of the untimely passing of Beegie on 23 January and that this was a lovely but unannounced tribute to her. She recorded over 100 albums over her lifetime, and I’m pleased to hear her occasionally on Serenade.
    Keep up the good work.

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    • Simon McLean on 17 March 2022

      Very sorry to hear Beegie Adair is no longer with us – her music turns up quite often in my Music Box shows, and it’s always a delight.

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  763. Erica on 13 March 2022

    Mark Steyn…
    I absolutely love your “Song of the Week” show. Getting to hear all the different renditions of songs I’d only heard by one or two artists; e.g., today… I love the Platters–greatest group of the 1950’s. Nevertheless, I like Tamara’s version (not the one in “Roberta”) of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” best of all. I had never heard it before today. To your point that the song kept getting slower & slower… Why do arrangers think that love songs have to be sung like funeral dirges to sound emotionally authentic? I have the same problem with Roberta Flack’s version of “The First Time I Saw Your Face.” After listening to the rendition on my favorite Gordon Lightfoot album (his first, I believe) for so long, that’s what hers sounds like to me… A topic for another day perhaps. Looking forward to next week. 🙂

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  764. schatzi on 12 March 2022

    Shout out to all the hosts/hostesses that give so much enjoyment. Special howdy to Andy Marriott for all the giggles. Toodle pip!

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  765. Stephen on 11 March 2022

    I can’t get up in the morning until I have heard Andy’s “bit of twaddle”. Invariably funny but please no more Charlie Drake as he drives me mad. Love the show apart from when he’s on. Greetings from Halifax.

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  766. John in Liverpool on 8 March 2022

    Hi Mark Steyn. I’d be interested to know what Sinatra thought of the work of Bacharach and David as the easy listening hitmakers of the 60s when Frank was recording more contemporary songs.

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  767. David Bownes on 8 March 2022

    Hi Andy , you played Johnny Mathis today singing “A Time For Us” , and wanted to know which film it came from, it was Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, staring Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting, sung in
    Italian in the film , there is another very good version by Shirley Bassey
    Thanks for another great programme

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  768. Karel Pieter Buijse on 6 March 2022

    Hello Friends! As a regular listener of Serenade Radio for about one and a half years I want to thank you for the continuing sound of easy listening music! Thanks to a advertisement by you on Facebook
    I discovered Serenade Radio on my internet radio with big speakers here in the Netherlands! I have weekly contact with Kevin Taylor and talk about music and his outstanding programs. Also the other presenters do a great job of course. Question: is it possible to please the listeners with very nice duets and put them into your library: Ann Murray together with Glenn Campbell with: I say a little prayer/ By the time I get to Phoenix, which they integrated to one beautiful song? Also the easy listening soulversion of it by Dionne Warwick together with Isaac Hayes: I say a little prayer/ By the time I get to Phoenix? The last one I have on LP record and both are easy to find on YouTube. I hope you can help us and please many listeners! Keep up the good work! Greetings Karel Pieter Buijse, Netherlands.

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  769. Felice C on 5 March 2022

    Greetings from Palm Desert, California! I’ve been a listener for about 3 years now, thanks to my friend, Kevin Taylor. Love your eclectic format! I get to hear many interesting songs. I especially enjoy “Sing Something Simple”. It is on early Sunday mornings while I read the newspaper. The top of the hour ID and time signal give a sense of live radio. I am a big fan of Petula Clark and Francoise Hardy and it is great to hear them both featured on a regular basis. Keep up the good work!

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  770. Jeff Baker on 5 March 2022

    Greetings from London…London, Kentucky, that is…..Serenade Radio is the best radio station on the internet. Wonderful music. Soothes my mind and soul. The streaming quality is stunning. I love to run the audio from my laptop into my stereo and have wonderful sound all around my house. On headphones where I can hear all of the nuances and the slightest bit of channel separation (stereo)…unless the track that is playing is in mono, of course. At night I run the laptop audio into the inputs on my bookshelf stereo on the headboard of my bed. The speakers separated on to each side of the headboard so I can lay in bed and sleep with beautiful stereo clarity. The variety of Serenade Radio is much appreciated. All of you people do a superb job.

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  771. Terie DeJong on 4 March 2022

    I’m a relatively new listener, surviving on the perimeters of Toronto, enjoying Mark Steyn’s show on Serenade Radio – a huge fan of Mark’s books, opinion pieces, tv appearances and his cruise would be fantastic someday. Two songs I can’t get enough of lately are: Love Letters by Ketty Lester and Your Heart Belongs to Me, by the Supremes. I adore the simplicity, the poignancy. It made me wonder about our text/twitter/tiktok world and if any songs exist or are even possible, with the same tenderness. Are there any current songs, pining for a sweetheart, stationed in some far away military post? I wonder what Mark’s perspective might be on the subject?

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  772. Paul - Rye, East Sussex on 3 March 2022

    Another fabulous show from John Darvall today – swinging even more than usual!

    Hats off too, to Andy Marriott for giving the fabulous Lawrence Welk an airing earlier and for always starting my day off with a smile and a laugh.

    Keep up the fantastic work and a big thank you to all involved in making Serenade so very special.

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    • Andy Marriott on 4 March 2022

      Thanks Paul, thanks for supporting us too. I will pass your comments on to John.
      All the best

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    • Ed Wellman on 9 March 2022

      Hello John, thank you for being part of ‘the softer side’ through the week. We all need some calm don’t we? Mondays come round very quickly and I look forward to them! Thank you so much for being there. Ed

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      • John in Liverpool on 14 March 2022

        Thanks for the mention today, Ed. Yes, I look forward to Mondays too. It’s my ‘non working day’ so, a double bonus to tune in. Enjoyed the unofficial road trip theme you had. And the “it’s because” story. Too true!

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  773. Erica on 27 February 2022

    Mark Steyn… I’m in Toms River, N.J….I have followed you everywhere since I first heard you sitting in for Rush Limbaugh, including your “Song of the Week” today… Louisiana Gov. Jimmie Davis. Unless I mis-heard something, you mixed him up a bit with the late, great Jimmie RODGERS from Meridian, Mississippi. You played, for example, “T For Texas”, Rodgers (the Singing Brakeman) Blue Yodel #1 and attributed it to Jimmie Davis. Jimmie Rodgers never ran for anything but a train in his brief life (He died young from TB) and those yodeling songs were his.

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    • Mark Steyn on 27 February 2022

      Hi, Erica: Actually, I said that, as a young aspiring musician, Jimmie Davis’s hero and greatest influence was Jimmie Rodgers. That’s why I played “Blue Yodel #1”. The other yodels were indeed by Jimmie Davis, who modeled his yodeling on “The Singing Brakeman”. Catch the Thursday repeat (4pm NJ time), and sorry for any confusion.

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  774. Steven Morson, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire on 25 February 2022

    Just listening to that God of Radio (2) singing “Oh My Father Had A Rabbit….”, played by another Titan, Andy Marriott 😎

    Before Christmas, I heard “Jogging On The Bog-Eyed Jog” another classic. I agree with every word you said this morning, Andy, the upside being Serenade is my most listened-to station, and as I’ve had no televisions for years, I listen a lot! Kevin Taylor’s on in a few hours; imagine, he’s actually MET Jo Stafford – that impresses me still! Many thanks to you all for all the wonderful programmes you create.

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  775. Colin on 23 February 2022

    Afternoon all.great tunes all day as usual.it was a fabulous 1st programme from David Yarnall!Was it Alan Dedicoat “Voice of the Balls” announcing at 3 pm?

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    • David Yarnall on 23 February 2022

      Thank you Colin. Glad to be back broadcasting after about 17 years! I’m glad you enjoyed the programme. And yes it was Alan announcing!

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  776. Diana on 22 February 2022

    Good morning all. Thought Music while you work tunes amazing. But loving Brian Savin now too. Keep up the good work you are appreciated . Have a lovely day

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  777. Phil, Kent on 16 February 2022

    Highlights of the Serenade week for me are Steve James’ weekend shows for the brilliant music and Allen Fleckney on a Wednesday afternoon for a good chuckle! Thanks to Andy and all at the station for providing such a great service.

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  778. Alan Bond on 15 February 2022

    Just tuned in at about 7.30 on a Tuesday morning to hear some real music, which makes a nice change from the dross that most radio stations churn out 24/7. Not everything is my exact cup of tea, being a jazz fan, but none of it assails the ear like the mediocre consumer noise of today’s world of ‘pop’. My local radio stations could do with taking a leaf out of your book and, perhaps, just for part of the day they could broadcast something other than that awful ‘pop’ noise.

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  779. Paul on 14 February 2022

    Listening, as usual, to Andy’s fantastic breakfast show whilst walking the dogs this morning, I just want to wish everyone involved in making Serenade Radio so very, very special a happy seventh birthday. Long may you continue providing this rarity – proper radio!

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  780. Julie on 12 February 2022

    I was at the dentist with the hygienist and we were talking about the radio station she had playing in the background. I told her about serenade and how brilliant it is she immediately asked Alexa to start playing it. Another convert I hope.
    I really love hearing all the old songs, just wish you were available on normal radio.
    Many thanks to all of you that give your time in giving us lovely music and songs to listen to.

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  781. David Bownes on 6 February 2022

    Peter Tomlinson, a brilliant show this afternoon, thank you so much for playing It’s always four AM , I have never heard it played on any radio station before. You are right it would have been ideal for Sinatra also for Nat King Cole.
    Found Serenade Radio over a year ago and now it is a constant companion, thank you all for providing so much enjoyment. Long may you continue. Will probably be listening again at 4am

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  782. George Hodkin on 6 February 2022

    Listening in the West Midlands, a warm welcome to Jane Markham this wet and cold Sunday morning, your gentle tones are welcome in our warm kitchen as we enjoy a late breakfast. Looking forward to repeating the experience every Sunday.

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  783. Ian Hall on 5 February 2022

    Jeff Owen…. The very best programme on any radio station currently. Great music but even better chat and comment. Brilliant entertainment. Thanks very much, Jeff. You make my day.

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    • Jeff Owen on 11 February 2022

      Hello Ian,
      That’s very kind of you – I usually get complaints!
      Pleased to hear that you enjoy it, and thanks for listening.

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  784. Mark on 1 February 2022

    This station remains a joy . One of the most beautiful things I’ve found or listened to in years . Thank you for all involved. The late 60s early 70s shows on a weekend are a delight. I didn’t know anyone loved this harmony and gentle music as much as I do

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  785. David Bownes on 30 January 2022

    Thanks Peter Tomlinson for another wonderful programme, listening during the daytime today , but maybe listening again at 4.00 am. The song “It’s always 4 am” by Sammy Cahn and Ron Anthony was on Shirley Bassey’s LP “Does anybody miss me” released in 1969 remastered and issued on a double CD in 2009 . The song is unusually for her, a calm and gentle performance , it was arranged by Artie Butler. It has been recorded by Murray Ross in 1991and Claire Martin in 1995, a neglected jem of a song.
    Thank you all at Serenade radio for a such brilliant radio station.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 1 February 2022

      David,
      Just for you I have found it and it will be in Sunday’s show, thank you for listening and for your kind comments.

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  786. Jay & Karen, Kentucky USA on 28 January 2022

    Hours of nightly entertainment for us! Very happy to have discovered this and donate to keep the good music coming!

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  787. Carolyn on 23 January 2022

    Yes, I’m listening here at 3.45am on Monday morning 🙂 Couldn’t sleep so got up and made a cuppa which I am enjoying whilst listening and doing a jigsaw or two on line. Shall be off to bed again in an hour or so. I am a regular listener from Bath.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 1 February 2022

      Thank you Carolyn for your comments. It is really good to know that someone is listening in the wee small hours of a Monday morning, for whatever reason !!

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  788. John Mc, Liverpool on 23 January 2022

    I only have one question. Why did it take me so long to discover this wonderful station? My Shazam has never been busier picking up the classics and versions of songs I’ve never heard before. Enjoying Peter Tomlinson, but in the respectable hours of a Sunday afternoon! Bravo SR.

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    • Peter Tomlinson on 25 January 2022

      The important thing John is not that you have taken so long but that you have found us, thank you. Please spread the word!

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  789. D.J.R. on 22 January 2022

    Great to hear Gilbert O’Sullivan played regularly on the station, just a brilliant singer ,songwriter & performer who never got the appreciation he truly deserved . He still tours & packs venues, go see him if you get chance & re live some wonderful seventies times thro some timeless songs .

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  790. Frank Leadon on 16 January 2022

    Sunday night, great presenting from Palm Springs and two great artists Joseph Leo Bwarie and Lois Lane, a rare one

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    • Kevin Taylor on 17 January 2022

      Thank you Frank, I’m so glad you enjoyed the show and musical selections. Sending warm wishes from Palm Springs.

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  791. Stuart Corless on 16 January 2022

    Hello Andy. I seem to have heard all your 8-30 fun songs, Terry Wogan used to play :Paddy and the bricks: I’m not sure which version, but there are quite a few. I’d like to hear it again, thanks. Rossendale Lancs

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  792. David, St Leonards on sea on 14 January 2022

    What a great station! Thank you for providing an island in a sea of mediocrity and a welcome place away from Shouty FM. Thank you.

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  793. Ray Harrison, Leeds on 10 January 2022

    Even though you play a great variety of music by many artists, was thinking several days ago I have never heard anything by one of comedies all time greats ‘Tony Hancock’..come on Andy put that right in one of your nonsense songs sometime..I am a big fan of his..had several vinyl albums, and saw lots of his tv shows, and have listened to all his radio shows via bbc sounds. thanks.

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    • Andy Marriott on 12 January 2022

      Hi Ray,
      I agree some Hancock would be nice, the trouble is he tended to do half-hour sketches rather than the 2-3 minutes I would need for the nonsense spot. The same is true of another much-requested comedian Bob Newhart. I will see if I can find some suitable snippets.

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  794. Cynthia & Tom Viersen on 7 January 2022

    We love your music and thought you might like to know some of your audience. We live in Niagara-on -the- Lake in Canada. One of our Granddaughters, Kristin is currently studying at the Sorbonne in Paris France and absolutely loves Serenade radio. A second granddaughter lives in Naples, Florida and is equally enamoured with Serenade radio. We have sent you a small donation to show our gratitude

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  795. Ray Harrison, Leeds on 5 January 2022

    Have only been listening since last September,but tune in everyday now..what a variety of music over festive season,nowhere else can you get that..lovely hearing Don Black,and Roger Williams Dance Band Days was so good at xmas I listened to repeat as well..like Andy,an excellent presenter..I also enjoyed Bing Crosby xmas special a lot,so basically thanks to Serenade, always something to listen to,which is more than I can say for radio 2 these days.

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  796. Andrzej on 3 January 2022

    Nice music – real music. I listen to you from small village, near Cracow, Poland. You should give the title of the song, and performer name on the screen, while playing it.

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    • Andy Marriott on 3 January 2022

      Hi Andrzej, Thanks for your comment.
      We do supply artist and title information to all players, clearly it’s not working for you. Please email me directly from the ‘Contact us’ page and I’ll try to help you get it working.

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  797. Mr & Mrs J Grainger on 2 January 2022

    So enjoy listening to “Serenade Radio” especially Peter Tomlinson’s programme on Sundays and then reminiscing with “Sing Something Simple”. How come there is no picture of Peter on the Presenters’ page? Would like to see one please!! Thank you everyone.

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  798. Matt on 2 January 2022

    A calming mix of music in an otherwise noisy world! Thank you. Enjoying Johnny Beerling tonight. Please could you pass on the compliment?

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      • Johnny Beerling on 10 January 2022

        Thank you Matt and Brian, it means a lot to hear how pleased our listeners are. We all do it because we love the music and all we ask is that you tell your friends and relations about what we have to offer. Thank you for taking the trouble to write.

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  799. Chips Panini on 29 December 2021

    Just love Serenade in West Norfolk!
    Please, please, please get on wider platforms to bring your unique presentation and music choices to a wider audience! You deserve so much more exposure to a wider public so they can enjoy the Serenade Style!
    All the best for 2022, Chips in West Norfolk .

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  800. Julia Edwards on 29 December 2021

    I discovered your station just before Christmas, through Mark Steyn. What an incredible station! What brilliant Christmas programming! It makes me forget about these dreadful times and gives me a bit of peace. Thank you.

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  801. Anne Wade on 27 December 2021

    I want to thank you for a spectacular Christmas week of beautiful music The variety of carols and the choral music were brilliant. You really outdid yourself This is the first year listening to SR and I can say it’s the best station ever. Hope to listen for many years to come. Kudos to all your staff who put on a great show.
    Happy 2022

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    • Brian Bunn on 28 December 2021

      Anne, I thoroughly agree with all your comments. It was great listening to the retro Christmas songs, and Serenade got it spot on, by not playing the songs too early, but having a whole week of them before Christmas was so relaxing, and not the rubbish (Carey, Band Aid etc) that are played to death on the other stations ! I particularly enjoyed hearing different versions of the songs by artists from the 50’s and before.

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  802. Judith Albutt on 24 December 2021

    Serenade Radio is everything and much more than I could wish for! With my passion for Easy Listening music Serenade Radio brings music across the whole spectrum. Big Band, Swing, Light Classical, Jazz and the added bonus of Sing Something Simple, a programme I listened to with my parents on the Light Programme on a Sunday afternoon back in the 50’s, Music While you Work too! Happy Christmas to each and everyone involved in this perfect presentation!

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  803. Andrea McPhail on 22 December 2021

    Really enjoyed listening to the Christmas selection this evening, from Andy Marriot. Inspired me to ice my Christmas cake – thank you, Serenade, job done!

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  804. Glenn on 20 December 2021

    I just had to let you know that Serenade Radio is the station I’ve been waiting for all my life!
    I love everything about it. I stumbled across you by accident and now listen to nothing else. Back in the summer I spent a week in hospital. Serenade really helped to get me through. Please, please keep broadcasting. Life wouldn’t be the same without you!

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