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Gretta J on 23 June 2022
I listen with my young adult grandkids, she wishes more kids would like this music. Thank You
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.
Neil on 17 June 2022
Sons of the Pioneers
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!!
Joanna on 15 June 2022
Hello and what a great radio station
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.
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!
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.
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.
Orson Swindle on 12 June 2022
And, Nancy Wilson — stunning list of my favorites, Mark. Well done!!
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.
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.
Alan Sayer on 1 June 2022
Please can you play George Formby thank you
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!
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
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!
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 😄👍🏻
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.
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.
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!
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!
Steve on 20 May 2022
Serenade is the TCM of classic radio!
The BEST!!
Hailing from Sloan, Nevada, USA
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!
John Huggett on 16 May 2022
This is the best music
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Phil Burton on 11 May 2022
John,
Love your jazz programme. Absolutley enjoyed All Of Me this week.
Frank on 8 May 2022
Stuart, Nice tribute to Bing. Thank you.
Stuart Linnell on 8 May 2022
Thank you Frank. I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for listening.
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 👍
Steve James on 8 May 2022
Thank you Tom, that’s very kind. I do my best!
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
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.
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!
Simon McLean on 3 May 2022
Thank you very much – I’m delighted to hear it helped!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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,
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.
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.
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👏🏻
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.
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.
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.
Sherry Harris on 18 April 2022
Enjoying the selections in Georgia tonight
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
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.
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
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!
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
Steve on 24 April 2022
Thank you so much for the Weekend Wish – that made my night!
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.
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!
Colin Brown on 10 April 2022
I love sing something simple
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😊
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.
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.
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.
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.🇺🇸
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.
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.
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!
Cindy kent on 13 April 2022
Thank you Paul. Love my two hours on Serenade. Such a joy playing great music.
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.
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.
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🙏🏻
Jim Wilson on 22 March 2022
So sad to see David Lloyd leaving Serenade. He has a wonderful relaxing voice for radio
Jay & Karen in Kentucky on 19 March 2022
This Richard ‘Groove’ Holme is fantastic! Have a new album to buy now. Thank you!
Cynth on 19 March 2022
Listening to Showstoppers from the Midlands. Love it , sooo relaxing
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.
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.
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. 🙂
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
Andy Marriott on 4 March 2022
Thanks Paul, thanks for supporting us too. I will pass your comments on to John.
All the best
John on 28 February 2022
What an oasis of calm Ed Wellman provides on Mondays with the softer side of the 60s and 70s
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
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!
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.
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.
Graham O on 27 February 2022
Mark Steyn, what a versatile man!
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.
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?
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
Jim Wilson on 14 February 2022
Happy Birthday Serenade Radio….seven wonderful years of proper music
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.
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
Peter Tomlinson on 11 February 2022
My pleasure David. Do keep in touch.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 !!
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.
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!
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 .
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
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.
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
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.
Revd Cindy Kent on 6 February 2022
Great to hear – hope you’re spreading the word!
Shaun Fitz-Gerald on 12 January 2022
Listening in Weymouth Dorset
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Brian Pharoah on 4 January 2022
Agree listen to Johnny Beerling every Sunday would not miss it
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.
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 .
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.
Revd Cindy Kent on 5 January 2022
Thank you Julia – we really enjoyed putting the Christmas shows together
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
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.
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!
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!
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!