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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.
Helen on 11 June 2023
Listening to Steve James’ Programme. Superb. Thankyou Steve π
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!
Colin Hollingsworth on 11 June 2023
I was thrilled that Andy played my request on his Tv themes show itβs such a good programme I listen every week I will have to think of another tune for him thanks
Steven on 10 June 2023
Hello Roger (and All π )
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.
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.
Cindy on 19 June 2023
Thank you Neil – so glad you enjoyed it. I love his voice! Do let me know if youβd like me to play a request for your next Saturday? Blessings on your day and keep listening!
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.
Neil on 25 June 2023
Thank you Cindy for another programme packed with great music and for playing another Bing Crosby track.
Tom Colmey on 10 June 2023
βIs this heaven?β βNo, itβs just Serenade Radio in a lovely summer Saturday morning!β Great music guys π
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. π
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!
Anne Wade NC on 10 June 2023
David Yarnall love your new pic πquite debonair you areβ€οΈlisten to you every day and love your quirkiness π
David Yarnall on 12 June 2023
Thank you Anne and itβs very kind of you to take the trouble to make a comment.
Iβm 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.
Dick Fisher on 9 June 2023
Hi Roger
Enjoying Soft Folkus immensely!
As a fellow presenter, itβs a bit self indulgent, but can I recommend to your ears, The Cox Family and βI am weary, let me rest?β A family singing together with such lovely musicianship and harmonies. I fill up every time I hear it!
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
Karen on 8 June 2023
πππdown came the rain. ππππ…. I’ve never heard that before.
Brilliant Sounds just like me mother singing ππ
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… π
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.
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 teaπ
Helen on 7 June 2023
Hi Karen, SR really is very special isn’t it π. I hope you enjoyed your tea this morning, wishing you a relaxing evening.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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 DvoΕΓ‘k’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?
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 .
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.
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.
Annette Pender on 22 October 2023
Victor is that you? Iβm 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 itβs me Annette
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
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!
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
Helen on 1 June 2023
This mornings Bit of Nonsense., Morecambe and Wise..Absolutely Wonderful.. thankyou π
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.
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.
Steven on 30 May 2023
Itβs great isnβt it? And if you miss it, it is repeated on Monday nights at 9:00 pm.
I, too, love the music of that era.
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).
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 π Thankyou for a FAB show
Karen on 28 May 2023
Happy birthday Helen . Hope you have a lovely day.
Helen on 28 May 2023
Thankyou so much Karen, that is very kind, may your day be full of sunshine too x
Cindy Kent on 29 May 2023
Happy belated birthday Blessings Helen – hope it was a good one!
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!
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.
Edward Marples on 22 May 2023
Can we please have more of Edmundo Ros singing just to annoy Andy Marriott?
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.
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.
Tom Colmey on 20 May 2023
Hello Serenade Radio, Birmingham calling. Here are the resultsβ¦β¦.oops! That was last week, sorry. Seriously though, Iβve 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 π
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.
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!
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!
Helen on 18 May 2023
Thankyou for the best Radio Station. Truly lovely.
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.
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. !
Edward Marples on 15 May 2023
I would like to take exception with Andy Marriottβs criticism of Edmundo Rosβ 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 1950βs before we had a telly. Love listening to Serenade Radio, much better than the BBC as all the proper DJβs have gone (except Tony Blackburn and Johnny Walker). Canβt you get these two to do programmes for you?
Karen on 14 May 2023
Steyn’s song of the week is just brilliant. We learn so much . Fascinating stuff.
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
Cindy Kent on 15 May 2023
Thank you Helen! Would you like me to play a request for you next week? Spread the word!!!!
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 π₯°
Helen
Cindy Kent on 22 May 2023
Thank you. So glad you like the station and Iβm sure you are spreading the news!!! Iβll play you another song soon. Keep listening!!
Blessings on your day
Helen on 24 May 2023
Thankyou very much Cindy, you are extremely kind, that would be very special. Wishing you a beautiful week. Helen
Helen on 12 May 2023
David Yarnall’s programme, Super wonderful. Thankyou.
David Yarnall on 15 May 2023
Thank you Helen. Iβm so glad you enjoy my couple of hours on Serenade Radio and thank you for taking the trouble to make your comment. Much appreciated.
Karen on 12 May 2023
The twaddle is so funny today. We definitely need more Victor Borge π
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
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.
Simon McLean on 10 May 2023
Thank you, Helen – I think cocoa is an excellent accompaniment to Music Box!
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 π
Andy Marriott, Station Manager on 8 May 2023
Nope, I never mentioned 3 times a lady.
You have finally flipped! Sorry Karen π
Karen on 8 May 2023
Finally? There are many who would say that happened years ago π
Dick Fisher on 8 May 2023
I hate to contradict the boss, but I heard the same thing as you Karen. Now, whoβs going mad?
Karen on 8 May 2023
Thank you Dick. I knew I liked you best π Smashing show this morning by the way .
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
Helen on 8 May 2023
Excellent programmes today and every day on Serenade Radio, Thankyou. Happy Monday to everyone.
Phil Stephenson on 6 May 2023
I think Jeff is just checking who’s still listening. Wicked boy!
Karen on 6 May 2023
Ooo Jeff Owen … Harry followed by Dianaand Candle in the Wind… Controversial π brilliant show today… Watching the coronation with sound down as you are too good to miss .
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. !
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
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!
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.
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.
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…. ππ Great to hear Joyce Grenfell though we did her tunes at dancing school when I was a nipper….. I thought 67 was old then π
Ron Allen on 1 May 2023
Great Station ! Wonderful music . π I’m in Hurlock, Maryland. USA
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 π
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!
Karen on 1 May 2023
Happy birthday for yesterday David Yarnall. Only 25 mins in and great show already.
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 π Thankyou to all at Serenade Radio for the very best Radio Station.
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
Cindy Kent on 30 April 2023
Thank you kind sir! Glad you enjoyed it. Itβs a great station!
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 highlightsβ¦ 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 β easy β for a long while
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.