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Randall Riley on 11 June 2025
Stan Kenton – I Been Down In Texas
Vocals – Gene Howard, June Christy, Ray Wetzel, Stan Kenton (taken directly from the Capitol 78 RPM label)
Jean-paul on 10 June 2025
Hello, Just to say I love this station love very much. The music on here without any interuptions such as adverts, and less chat. Thank you
Steven on 9 June 2025
Good morning Sonia. I enjoy your program. Loved your story this morning, (about Noel Coward and your playing his piano) I wonder if anyone in Jamaica, has a plan to restore his piano? Please know the wonderful music, you, and your colleagues play. Help to make it possible for old men, liked me. To continue to fight the good fight. Despite having lost my beloved wife to Dementia ten years ago. May God continue to bless you and your family with health and happiness.
Sonia on 11 June 2025
Dear Steven. Lovely to know that you’re enjoying the music and stories. Sadly the piano at Firefly in Jamaica has been left to the elements. Still, it was a magical experience for me to sit at it, touch the keys and imagine the great man sitting in exactly the same place.
Anthony Parkin on 11 June 2025
Sonia Beldom…Listening to the featured album of the week this week by Judy Garland and the track you played the smiling I’m Confessin.
You notice that a songwriting practice many years ago was to give up preamble before you got into the body of the song.
Especially noticeable with songs classed as standards or The Great American Songbook.
At some point that stopped and composers or because of the way records were produced later they would just go straight into the body of the work.
Much the same as there is the lazy practice of many many years of fading a song out and the singer constantly repeating the same line over and over again.
Where once again previously many songs had a definite ending.
These days you do get a bit more variety and artists who are willing to bring a song to a close rather than take the easy way out.
From what you tell us of your husband’s involvement in music. I suspect he could say much on this topic.
Anthony Parkin on 11 June 2025
Not sure why the word smiling entered the previous message 😬 but no way to edit the post.
Pam on 8 June 2025
Oh my goodness it’s like finding a sea of calm and sanity in this ever crazy world.
Stayed at Radio 2 for too long, definitely past my sell by date because I hate commercial radio. Music interrupted by adverts for bingo, betting and various charities. I’m a pensioner, I am a charity!
Found you totally by chance after a rant to my daughter and she added the UK radio app to my phone and said, you’ll definitely find something you like there! How right she was and not a moment too soon as the podcasts of Sam Costa & Jack Jackson from the 60’s were running out!
I am ecstatic, thank you. Now breathe!
Nick Hingley on 9 June 2025
Welcome from another long-departed after many decades Radio 2 refugee. You are among friends. Some of us have been here ten years!
Barbara Heathcote on 8 June 2025
I’m glad to see David Bownes appreciated Vic Damone singing “A Quiet Tear”. He’s my favourite you know. I’ve not heard him For a while but I don’t catch every programme unfortunately so hint hint Andy 🤣 I agree Serenade Radio is a joy. So happy I found it. I also discovered the likes of Vic Dana who I’d never heard of before.
David Bownes on 8 June 2025
Just listened to Vic Grooves wonderful Sunday afternoon programme, I thought what a joy Serenade Radio is . To hear recordings that I had never heard before, Margaret Whiting , “Come a little closer “ and “The people that you never get to love “ . Other new( to me) songs Sinatra’s brilliant version ofCher’s “Bang Bang” Vic Danone’s”A quiet tear” Among the regular delights are the wonderful and totally underrated Timi Yuro, the supreme Ella and Sarah Vaughan , and where else can you hear Anne Shelton’s beautiful version of “Room 504”. Also all brilliant presenters , Geoff Owen’s great Saturday Show, Danny Mac in the early hours of Saturday and Andy Marriott the best thing on morning radio since Terry Wogan , I will even forgive him for not liking Ms Streisand , I admire his honesty , refreshing and almost unheard among radio presenters, no one can like every singer , my personal bette noir artists are Ethel Merman who doesn’t so much sing a song as attack it with a sledge hammer and beat it till is totally unrecognisable, and the tuneless voice of Mavis Rivers! , but that’s just me , and Andy I do prefer Barbra!
Thank you all for the best radio station ever!
Vic Groves on 8 June 2025
Hi David, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I love all the music I play, but have to give a special mention to Timi Yuro…..what a magnificent voice. She can certainly bring me to tears. Very pleased you like so much of Serenade’s output. Thanks for listening. Regards, Vic
Johnny Mac, A Little Night Music on 8 June 2025
Very kind of you and a big thank you from me, too, David – you’re a gem.
Alex on 8 June 2025
TV themes show was great last night, loved the gameshow and glen larson themes, pure nostalgia!! I know I keep on like a parrot or stuck record, but these need to be on mixcloud or listen back somehow,but I do get copyright reasons. Tracklistings would be great!!!
Dave in London on 8 June 2025
Woohoo, Demis Roussos was sounding mystical tonight with his band Aphrodite’s Child. Marie Jolie was the song if I remember correctly. Thanks to Steve James for transporting some of us back to the late sixties with that one. It was a time when Belgian and Dutch bands started to make singles and albums in English in order to appeal to a bigger market.
Steve, as you likely know the Dutch duo Greenfield and Cook came along a couple of years later with songs such as ‘Don’t Turn Me Loose’ and ‘Only Lies’. I wonder if you have played those songs.
Thanks for a great and moody listen this evening.
Steve James on 8 June 2025
Hi Dave and thank you for mentioning Greenfield & Cook, I’ll certainly look into their tracks for future programmes. There are some excellent Dutch and Belgian bands from that period, one of my favourites being Wallace Collection, who had a very individual classically-influenced sound and recorded two albums at Abbey Road, both engineered by Geoff Emerick, who of course had worked extensively with the Beatles.
Barbara Heathcote on 7 June 2025
Hi Andy. Good old Barbara here, 🤣. thanks for playing the Kojak theme tune. Who loves ya baby 🍭 Really enjoy the tv themes programme.
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Ville on 7 June 2025
Greetings from Finland! I love Serenade Radio. I’m only 30-something, but age doesn’t matter when the music is timeless. Well-arranged orchestral music never gets old.
Andrew Hunter on 7 June 2025
FORTUOSITY…..Oh wow Adrian! I am smiling big time here and singing along! Thank-you so much xx
Anne Crowcroft on 7 June 2025
Enjoyed your Show this morning Johnny Mac. Nice to hear Millicent Martin, was lucky to see her in “Follies” years ago. Also it is good you always mention Don Black, one of our greatest lyric writers. He will be 87 years young on June 21st!
Johnny Mac, A Little Night Music on 7 June 2025
Thank you, Anne. Welcome to the Great Early Morning Stalwarts! Don is a legend and will be my artist of the week on 21 June.
Suzy on 8 June 2025
Johnny, I’m finding more and more that I’m not joining you in the early hours of Saturday morning because I’m an insomniac, I’m staying awake just to listen to your fabulous programme! I was a TOG all those years ago but I’m now one of your GEMs.
Johnny Mac on 8 June 2025
Welcome aboard, Suzy. I’m just a warm-up act / wake up call to the great Ed Wellman!
Rai on 7 June 2025
Another beautiful morning of music and warm, friendly presenters on SR from the early hours with Sean and Johnny.
Andrew Hunter on 6 June 2025
Beautiful song “My Elusive Dreams”. Tom Jones does a fantastic version of it as well as does Tammy Wynette with Glen Campbell.
David Small on 2 June 2025
A lovely programme each and every week day with Sonia Beldon always a lovely selection of music brings back lovely memories of the singers we used to hear on the wireless. Thank you
sonia beldom on 2 June 2025
Thank you David – so glad you’re enjoying the show and the music. Sonia x
Alan on 2 June 2025
Excellent shows again over the weekend, I know I sound like a stuck record, but really wish the shows were available to listen back, the big band specials, tv music show, and Roger Williams Soft Folkus are all great listening! Cheers!!
Roger Williams on 3 June 2025
Hello Alan, thank you for your kind comments about our shows. It’s lovely to know they’re appreciated.
Roger W
Christopher Cobb on 1 June 2025
Phew. I’m Backing Britain by Bruce Forsyth….haven’t heard that for nearly 60 years. Thanks to Peter Tomlinson for playing it. Can’t imagine there are any other radio stations you could hear it. Still have the original 45 in a box in the attic.
Vic Groves on 1 June 2025
Oops!! Just realised I made a mistake with the Ed Ames song somewhere. Not the same as the West Side Story song of the same name. Apologies!! Please forgive me!!
Fraser Sutherland on 1 June 2025
Mark Steyn’s ‘ On the Town’: (57)
Another two hours of this show would still not be enough. It was utterly compelling. The career of the late Charles Strouse for all its great and magnificent success was made still more significant and strangely moving by its failures. Liz Robertson singing ‘Dance a Little Closer’ from the eponymous musical was transfixing and a moment of beauty. As for the composer’s last performance of ‘Once Upon a Time” ….well, it will live long in the memory. This show was truly moving. No hour was better spent. Thanks Mark Steyn.
Mark Steyn on 5 June 2025
“Dance a Little Closer” is a terrific song, Fraser. I hadn’t heard it in a while till Charles died, but I think I’m going to make a bit of effort to get a few more singers interested in it. Glad you liked it, too.
David Bownes on 1 June 2025
The Pattersons were from Northern Ireland and performed made a lot of appearances on The Morecambe and Wise show
RC on 1 June 2025
They were from County Donegal in the Irish Republic.
Vic Groves on 1 June 2025
Hi David, Thanks for that and thanks for listening. I knew it was a comedy show, but couldn’t place which one. Thanks again, Vic
Barbara Heathcote on 31 May 2025
Hi Andy on the next tv theme tune show can I request Who Pays the Ferryman and The Strange world of Guerney Slade please, also I remember watching a tv show called the Voodoo Factor in the 60s, shown on a Saturday night. I was babysitting my baby brother at the time. Bit scary, Had a theme tune similar to African Safari but I can’t find it. Hoping you can. Thank you
Nancy on 31 May 2025
When I’m able to listen to Show Stoppers I am never disappointed. Adrian Jackson puts together a delightful hour of music! I must plan better to tune in on Saturday mornings. Thank you Adrian!
Adrian on 31 May 2025
Hello Nancy, thank you for your kind comments, I’m delighted you’re able to tune in to Showstoppers. There will be more next week and I hope you’ll be able to join me. Wishing you a great week.
T0ny Mansi on 31 May 2025
Still loving your show Cindy, can’t wait for Saturday afternoons, feet up with a good book, listening to music of our era.
Keep up the good work!
Love Tony and Maggie xx
RC on 31 May 2025
I love these bright early mornings as it gives me the chance to hear the night owls on a Saturday morning. Sean Usher is a delight and Johnny and Ed ease us all into another weekend.
Suzy on 31 May 2025
Coo, Ed Wellman mentioned me on his Dawn Chorus this morning – fame at last! Thanks, Ed, brilliant programme as always. I’d never heard the sweet Shelby Flint song that followed. Your Saturday ‘Music to Dust By’ is my ‘Music to Get Up By’. Sunday’s ‘Music Not to Dust By’ is stay snuggled up listening to your delightful music choice.
Ian Hall on 29 May 2025
Loving the new weekday 10am show with Sonia Beldum! Great chat so very friendly and great music. Keep up the good work.
Sonia Beldm on 29 May 2025
Hi Ian – so lovely to get your comment and thrilled you’re enjoying the show. As you can tell, I’m loving being in the Serenade seat at 10. All the best, Sonia
Michael Holban on 27 May 2025
As a big fan of easy listening, orchestras, and singers from the 50s and 40s.
I have never heard a radio station as high-level and professional as this station.
Well done to you!
Blessings.
I listen to you every day!
Ian C on 27 May 2025
A brilliant Bank Holiday Bonanza of Bossa Nova from Kevin Taylor last night ! The historical background, knowledgeable commentary and musical selelection was superb ! Three cheers Kevin !
Kevin Taylor on 27 May 2025
Hi Ian! What a fabulous review and comment. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was such a great project to work on, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Many thanks, Kevin
Maggie and Chris on 27 May 2025
David Yarnall’s track “Spring is here” was great to hear and laughed at the banter about guitarists between David and Sonia on their shows. She’s funny! And he’s great. We are Serenade converts and love NO ADS.
Sonia Beldom on 28 May 2025
Thank you Maggie. Thank you Chris. That’s a lovely thing to tell us and great that you’re loving Serenade – we love it too x
David Yarnall on 30 May 2025
Thank you Maggie and Chris. I am pleased you enjoyed Spring is here and I have a few more I could annoy you with including vocals. If I play a song, you could always take your tablet or whatever outside and scare the birds off your plants – unless you live in a flat of course. You never know if the gaffer will let me do it. Her Ladyship I thought was quite generous with her Tuesday morning comment.
Barbara Heathcote on 26 May 2025
Just caught the last 30 mins of the David Jacob’s tribute. As it’s a repeat I know it won’t be repeated again. 😞. I knew he was an admirer of Vic Damone. Listening to David and Terry Wogan who also played Vic re kindled my childhood radio days of listening to the likes of Vic, Frank Sinatra Perry Como etc and when I joined Vic’s fan club it gave me the opportunity to go to concerts, the last time Vic came to the UK was to appear with his then wife Diahann Carroll at the Piccadilly Hotel in Manchester . It was a cabaret including a 5 course meal and 2 tables away from mine was David Jacobs and his wife. I got his autograph. Annoyingly though we were due to have a meet and greet with Vic after the show and there we were glass of wine in hand waiting for him only to be told that Vic and Diahann gone out for a meal with David and wife Wasn’t very happy that night.
RC on 26 May 2025
I’ve been reading the messages here and thought, would there be a possibility for a request a song or artist facility. It might be so much easier for the “powers that be” to gather together the many varied suggestions out there.
Martyn Bassey on 26 May 2025
Great music from Steve James over the weekend. I love Telstar by The Tornados, but it was brilliant to hear Robot for a change. Many thanks Steve 👍
Steve James on 27 May 2025
Thanks Martyn, yes I’ll feature some more Tornados tracks soon, including my own favourite ‘Ice Cream Man’, although perhaps I’ll wait until the sun comes out again for that one!
Martyn Bassey on 8 June 2025
Many thanks for the shout out this morning Steve, and for playing Ice Cream Man. Fab! 👍
Barbara Heathcote on 26 May 2025
Hi back from my hols so can get back to listening to serenade radio again. I wonder if you’ve done a film theme tune programme like Andy’s tv theme tune. There’s so many great film theme composers . Eg Ron Grainer, Lalo Schifirin, Ennio Morricone to name 3. Just a thought.
Jackie Newark on 26 May 2025
David Yarnall, just heard you playing “Spring is Here” – absolutely loved it! More of the same please.
David Yarnall on 26 May 2025
Thank you Jackie and I am glad you enjoyed Spring is here. I have a few more but mainly vocals although there is another instrumental that I might be able to use. I’ll see if it’s suitable for our easy listening policy. I have played a couple of vocals in the past but I don’t want my programme to turn into a promo for David Yarnall😂 Thanks again.
Wim de Lang on 26 May 2025
Hi Steve, do you know Rose Colored Glass with Can t Find the Time? I think you will love it.
Steve James on 27 May 2025
Hi Wim, that’s a new one on me! Thank you for suggesting it. I’ve just given it a listen (twice!) and it sounds great. It looks like it had a UK release on the President label.
Richard Newark on 25 May 2025
Serenade Radio is a joy – after years of listening to biased BBC drivel, I have found an audio home that I am blissfully happy to listen to most of the day… I enjoy all the programmes but Jane Markham’s quiet hour coincides with my first gin and tonic… perfect partners! Long live Serenade Radio… I salute you….
David Small on 24 May 2025
Thank you Roger once again for another lovely selection of music on the Dance Band Days and so well polished as usual
Roger Williams on 27 May 2025
Thank you David, it’s lovely presenting music from these brilliant musicians and it’s made very easy for me by Producer Paul who does all the real work!
Anthony Parkin on 28 May 2025
I always listen. I will never be able find or access the variety or range you and Paul find to play but in recent years I do have a fair few in my music library. If I see one I do my best to aquire it.
However Serenade does also fill in many gaps which others neglect. Orchestras that I remember from many years ago that had wonderful musicians and conductors/arrangers like Frank Chacksfield, Stanley Black and many more. Virtually impossible to find. Or they turn up at ridiculously inflated prices.
More power to your elbows.
James Pickering on 24 May 2025
Kevin Taylor always has such a tasteful selection of music, presented so stylishly; never miss Kevin’s shows.
jeff Gaskell on 24 May 2025
Its a great show….and dovetails perfectly with Roger Williams’ Soft Folkus ….the variety of music on offer on Serenade on Sunday night is unrivalled…. radio heaven 👌
Kevin Taylor on 25 May 2025
Hi James,
Thanks so much for your continued support of Serenade Radio and my show. I look forward to sharing the weekends and playing this wonderful music! With gratitude. Kevin Taylor
Andy Grahamme on 24 May 2025
Never miss the Stuart Linnell show….thank goodness for Serenade…I just love this programme…Stuart is such a polished broadcaster…great presentation and music that is beyond compare …
Stuart Linnell on 28 May 2025
Thank you Andy. I really enjoy putting the show together each week, so it’s lovely to know that you enjoy listening to it.
Martyn Bassey on 24 May 2025
Only managed to get one of the mystery years correct. Great music this morning as always, and three classics by the fantastic Johnny Mathis. Many thanks Johnny Mac 😊👍
Johnny Mac on 26 May 2025
There’s always next week, Martyn! Thank you for continuing to be a true member of the GEMS (Great Early Morning Stalwarts).
Karen on 24 May 2025
How apt that you should play a walk in the black forest Johnny, when I have made a brief trip to Germany. ( where you started at a slightly more civilised 4 am! ) A great show as usual and an extra hour’s sleep. Thank you.
Johnny Mac on 24 May 2025
Wunderbar! Enjoy the break, and so glad you had room in your suitcase for me!
Nancy on 24 May 2025
A Little Night Music is a wonderful Friday evening program where I live. Wonderful wonderful music – thanks to Johnny Mathis…and Johnny Mac!
Johnny Mac on 24 May 2025
Thank you, Nancy. Johnny Mathis is such a legend and here’s to a long and well deserved retirement.
Tom Cowan on 24 May 2025
I love Serenade Radio. I’m hearing singers and groups I’ve never heard before. Terrific announcers and no commercials.
Anthony Parkin on 22 May 2025
As Mavis Rivers is the album of the week…Serenade introduced me to her. There are not many albums available but…I did find a double CD containing the album of the week and another three. Very happy.
The other week ditto with Perry Como singing Latin songs. And acquiring three others unknown to me amd finally a retrospective of Margaret Whiting and her recordings at Capitol. Over 100 songs. A set of four discs.
Sometimes you fall lucky. Even greater if you have never had a singer in your collection before.
Anthony Parkin on 22 May 2025
I have a massive music library. More than I have ever had. Serenade plays what I have. What I wish I had or cannot afford to purchase or is unavailable. You sends me looking for an artist I am missing.
But…I would not hear my friends if I just played my own CD’s. I always hope that I can afford to stay online.
I appreciate the range of music featured. The hits but also the surprises and neglected rarities.
An example? Sonia played back to back a Perry Como song followed by Doris Day. The twist? Both were known for singing the songs that were played but normally they would be singing what was each other’s track so that was a change.
Sonia Beldom on 23 May 2025
Hi Anthony. So pleased you’re enjoying the playlist and your note about the Doris Day/Perry Como tracks is interesting. Keep listening and you never know, we might find something you DON’T have in your library.
Glenn Purland on 20 May 2025
Fantastic! Really looking forward to hearing David Jacob’s distinctive voice again on Bank Holiday Monday, in this heartfelt tribute to him and “our kind of music”. Thank you Serenade Radio ❤️
Mary Williams on 20 May 2025
Oh super – missed it first time round – thank you Serenade. Now must put it on my calendar, in my phone and ask my smart speaker to remind me. 😎
Rosemary on 20 May 2025
Magical music mix indeed. Lovely tunes and surprises. Loving having Serenade Radio on at work and Sonya for company. Keep it up.
Janet Finn on 19 May 2025
On her birthday. I used to enjoy radio when I was young and remember listening to the credits at the end of the shows and wondering who on earth this ‘Al McCogan’ was! It took me a long time to realise my mistake. Nevertheless I always enjoyed her singing and was so shocked when she died so young. Now it is a treat to listen to her on Serenade Radio, thank you.
Anthony Parkin on 22 May 2025
Fair memories that I possibly saw Alma in Summer Season at The Winter Gardens in Bournemouth with Matt Monro and Ken Dodd on the bill. I am talking 65 years ago. Even I must’ve been extremely young.
peter paul mangan on 19 May 2025
Nice to hear Stanley Unwin on Andy’s show,a very funny English eccentric,never tire of hearing his unique and quirky Unwinese language.
Steve in Worcs. on 23 May 2025
Ah, the Populode of thr Musicolly.
Deep joy 😊
Dave in London on 19 May 2025
Thanks to Simon for playing Soul Coaxing the other day, the Sounds Orchestral version. And heaps of gratitude for mentioning the man who wrote it and sang it to the top of the hit parade in French-speaking countries in 1967 – Michel Polanareff. It’s so rare to hear his name on this side of the English Channel.
In French the song is called Âme câline (rhymes with Spam Kathleen). The words are in the form of a lonely hearts ad. So no complete sentences, just the essentials:
Cuddling soul
Offers nest in the sunshine
Near the stars
For life
Or maybe more
For life
Or maybe less
Simon McLean on 19 May 2025
Thank you, Dave – it’s a lovely piece of music, and I’m something of a fan of Michel Polnareff too (I love his soundtrack to the film Ça N’arrive Qu’aux Autres, properly heart-rending stuff, as befits the film). Thanks also for the translation of the lyrics – I can only apologise for my pronunciation of Âme câline , I checked it before the show and then forgot mid-link! The perils of broadcasting!
Dave in London on 20 May 2025
Oh that’s a good one, not come across it before. Ta v much. I’m hoping that other readers here will think Michel Polnareff – never heard of him, must have a listen.
Roger Williams on 20 May 2025
I used to listen to French pop radio in the 60s and always listened out for Michel Polnareff and Jacque Dutronc. Always thought they were the French equivalent of Elton John and Ray Davies
Roger
Dave in London on 20 May 2025
Good to know that Roger, thanks. My radio went for the same wander along the longwave band at the time.
May I suggest a Serenade series: half hour specials on French pop music of the sixties at the easy listening end of the spectrum. Singers such as Yves Montand, Richard Anthony, Marie Laforêt, Adamo, Mireille Mathieu, Charles Aznavour. If Mr M likes the idea of course.
Roger Williams on 21 May 2025
Dave.. I rather like the idea of a French special – might have to compete with Simon for the presentation honours!
Dave in London on 21 May 2025
Looking forward to any developments there Roger. If you need help with playlisting it’s available. But tout va bien if you don’t. And with my listening hat on I’d be equally happy to hear yourself or Simon; I feel sure that we all would.
RC on 19 May 2025
There used to be a lovely programme on Sundays devoted to light classical music of the 1950s. Could they be repeated or a new show brought in to showcase this wonderful and much neglected genre?
Janet Reygan on 18 May 2025
I love the folk show, Soft Folkus, on Sunday evenings. Today, I was busy with something and forgot to listen. I wish it was repeated x
Roger Williams on 20 May 2025
Hello Janet, thank you for kind comment about Soft Folkus. Don’t worry about missing the last show. It wasn’t much good – this week’s will be MUCH better.
Let me know who you’d like to hear on the show and I’ll see if I can oblige
Roger
Roger Williams on 21 May 2025
The Critters eh? Hmmmm….I’ll have a furtle round and see what I can find. I remember one or two of their songs from back in the day….
R
ICR on 18 May 2025
Lovely to hear Brass bands on Serenade – in capable and talented hands
A fabulous opportunity to hear less well known, but equally enjoyable Bands
David Small on 18 May 2025
Lovely programme again this morning Ed and yes there is a Serenade Road in Kirby Liverpool ,
Suzy on 18 May 2025
Well, Ed, there’s a Serenade Lake in Indonesia that will take 133 days to walk to if we start now! A wonderful Dawn Chorus as always, thank you … such a lovely start to my weekends.
Keith Howe on 17 May 2025
Brilliant radio station, thank you Andy for the idea you came up with , My late wife Kathleen and I had lovely times together listening to the station , as i do still thinking of those times , The radio is on from when I get up till I go to bed even when I go out greets me when I come in . Thank you Andy and all you presenters Keith Howe
Chris Hitchcock on 17 May 2025
Hi Mark, Interesting program on the Eurovision , the early years had one thing in common”Melody”. We lost the plot years ago. Is it a case of “The Emperors New Clothes”? Ireland had 7 wins all of them memorable. I think that its time to ditch the contest. Nice to hear the soft tones of Dana. Innocent days!
Mark Steyn on 23 May 2025
Thank you, Chris. No arguments about Dana. There’s a photograph of us behind my desk as I type. She looks lovely and I look like a goofy dork who’s hit the jackpot. And no arguments about that first decade of Eurovision; a lot of nice forgotten songs lurking in there.
Andrew Hunter on 17 May 2025
Hi Adrian. Thanks for a lovely show with many well-known songs, beautifully sung! Have a fabulous week.
Andrew in CT, RSA.
Adrian on 17 May 2025
Thank you Andrew, delighted you enjoyed and lovely to know you continue to listen to Serenade Radio from Cape Town. There will also be more Tommy Steele very soon!
Andrew Hunter on 17 May 2025
Great to see you remember me and that I requested Tommy Steele “Fortuosity” 🙂 I might not be able to tune in next week due to a family bereavement so please hold Tommy over to another week.
Martyn Bassey on 17 May 2025
Many thanks to Sean Usher, Johnny Mac, and Ed Wellman for the fabulous entertainment during the early hours of Saturday morning. Wonderful!
Johnny Mac on 31 May 2025
Thank you, Martyn. You’re always there to compliment and appreciate our efforts!
Martyn Bassey on 17 May 2025
I remember all three songs from 1979 very well. Great to hear Françoise Hardy, and also one of my favourite singers, Mr Johnny Mathis 👍
Nancy on 17 May 2025
Ten or so years ago I was offered a free dinner and show ticket to see Johnny Mathis. I couldn’t go but I gave the ticket to my 23 year old daughter who was delighted to go as she loved his voice. She wasn’t disappointed a bit!
Martyn Bassey on 17 May 2025
That’s wonderful. I would have loved to have seen Johnny Mathis in concert. My parents were great fans of his, so I grew up listening to him. Absolutely fabulous singer.
Johnny Mac on 17 May 2025
Johnny Mathis is my artist of the week next Saturday morning on A Little Night Music, as tomorrow marks his final concert and retirement. See you at 3am Saturday!
Nancy on 17 May 2025
“Bright Eyes” is such a lovely song by Art Garfunkel, ditto “Cavatina”. Wasn’t familiar with the third mystery year song but the three together were great! 😊
Johnny Mac on 17 May 2025
Ahh, Nancy, the third song was Pilot Of The Airwaves, by Charlie Dore. A wonderful memory from 1979. Thank you for tuning into A Little Night Music – you’re a true gem.
Patricia Murray on 16 May 2025
Found this site today, wow, no ads or news. Listening to the songs and music my mum and I used to listen to. It has music without any singing too.
Lovely listen to music, no loud singing or shouting, thumping bands, a really calming station, Guess for the elderly like me😍
Sonia Beldom on 17 May 2025
Hi Patricia – hooray to finding us and it’s great you’re enjoying the music. If you love the tunes and are young at heart, as it sounds as if you are, Serenade Radio is absolutely for you and everyone who appreciates the best easy listening in the world (I have listeners in their teens, so you’re in good company).
Sam & Joe on 16 May 2025
We miss Mr Fisher but welcoming Sonia’s fabulous show. Listening daily from Cape Cod Massachusetts USA. Thank you Sonja,
Sonia Beldom on 16 May 2025
Hi Sam and Joe – Yes, Dick Fisher is a hard act to follow so it’s extra special to hear you’re enjoying the new show. Thank you for your lovely comments. Sonia
Nick Hingley on 16 May 2025
Welcome Sonia
Keith Fordyce, Gloria Hunniford, Brian Hayes and the late great John Dunn – that’s some radio royalty! Always enjoyed John Dunn’s shows and his guest interviews when driving home. And the mystery voice – Wrrrong!!!
I do miss Dick as I first heard him just a year short of fifty years ago on Beacon Radio – sad that his tenure was so short.
I also remember ‘Beat The Record’ from back in the Don Davis days. I’m not /that/ ancient but I guess after the pop pirates of the high seas I turned into a bit of a square…
Sonia Beldom on 16 May 2025
Thank you Nick. What a lovely welcome. Sonia x
Claire Unwin on 15 May 2025
‘Stay with the happy people’ and listen to Sonia Beldom! Loving the upbeat tunes from real musicians.
Karen on 17 May 2025
All the music on Serenade Radio is by real musicians, that is just one of the things that has always made it so great.
Barbara Heathcote on 15 May 2025
Hi Andy. I’m a bit mixed about this weeks Album of the week. Both have great voices but I can’t get the image out of my mind of Jack Cassidy being arrested for murder by Colombo 🤣
Nick Hingley on 16 May 2025
I’ve only one word for this album: Terrific.
Lindsay Seagrim-Trinder on 15 May 2025
Serenade has suddenly stopped working! Any ideas?
Serenade Radio on 15 May 2025
Hi Lindsay, if you meant the player on the website, that was a glitch behind the scenes and has now been fixed. If you were referring to Amazon Alexa devices, that was another fault out of our control and is also now working. Thank you for drawing our attention to it.
Charles Wilkinson on 14 May 2025
Just spent a couple of hours listening to the lovely voice of Sonia Beldom. Great show Sonia. Thank you for the Aka Bilk xx
Sonia Beldom on 14 May 2025
How lovely to get your comment – and great that you’re enjoying the show and the music. Acker Bilk is a bit of a Serenade Radio favourite, so keep tuning in. Sonia
Anthony Parkin on 13 May 2025
Sonia Beldom still weaving musical magic and words. I am not a noisy neighbour but my neighbour’s are away on a fortnight’s holiday. So I can turn things up anytime that I wish 🤣
For various reasons I have not been relaxing. Things have got in the way. Nothing exciting…today you accompanied me doing washing but worse than that I flooded the kitchen 😲 that has been a job and a half to put right.
Thanks again
Anthony
Sonia Beldom on 14 May 2025
I hope the music helped get you through it … and that things have dried out. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and keep enjoying the show.
Nancy on 13 May 2025
Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy have a lovely show-tuney vibe in their singing. I’d forgotten what a good voice Cassidy had.
Mark Mander on 12 May 2025
I stumbled upon Serenade Radio by chance this morning and had the good luck to discover Sonia Bedlam’s show. A fantastic mix of easy listening from shows, films and hit parades of olden days linked together with Sonia’s witty and informative chat. I had only heard half of the song before, the rest were a revelation. Ms Beldom knows her stuff ! What a treat, more please !
Sonia Beldom on 12 May 2025
So thrilled that you’re enjoying the music and surprises – thank you for your kind words and keep listening. Sonia
peter townsend on 11 May 2025
how well regarded was the drummer/band leader Gene Krupa in his day
Barbara Heathcote on 10 May 2025
Another great hour of Theme Tunes Andy, I shall be in Italy next Saturday so can’t listen, not sure if the bar or wherever I’ll be sitting at 9.00 pm will appreciate me singing along. Pity it can’t be repeated like some serenade programmes are 😞.
David Small on 10 May 2025
Thank you Roger for another brilliant Dance Band Days and great to hear the signature tune at the beginning in full and finally just love those quips at the end , I don’t like lumpy custard either
Roger Williams on 13 May 2025
Hello David
Thank you for your kind comments. It was Producer Paul’s idea to run the theme tune in full – and a jolly good one too. As for the quips at the end……well, we’ll see if we can keep them coming! Roger & Paul.
Andy Grahamme on 10 May 2025
Absolutely smashing programme from Stuart Linnell today…his Saturday show is such a quality programme..the music and presentation just outstanding. An absolute joy. Thanks Stuart.
Jeff Gaskell on 11 May 2025
Agree completely, it’s a great listen on a Saturday afternoon….
Stuart Linnell on 13 May 2025
Thank you Andy. I’m so pleased that you enjoy the show. Thank you for listening and for taking the trouble to send in such a lovely message.
Karen on 10 May 2025
Two mystery years and the chance to blast out ‘oh what a beautiful morning” at 5.50am, and now it is ‘picture of you’ by Joe Brown, who doesn’t sing along to that! I thought i might miss today’s show as i was out last night. Good job I didn’t. Great show as ever Johnny.
Johnny Mac on 10 May 2025
You’re a trooper, Karen! A super trooper!
Nancy on 10 May 2025
Elkie Brooks – love her voice and style! Sigh…🌻
Johnny Mac on 10 May 2025
Elaine can turn her hand to any kind of music. A real gem, Nancy.
Martyn Bassey on 10 May 2025
I love Morningtown Ride by The Seekers. I remember listening to Ed “Stewpot” Stewart on Junior Choice. Many thanks Johnny 👍
Johnny Mac on 11 May 2025
Lovely memories. ‘Allo darlin’ is still ringing in my ears!
Karen on 9 May 2025
Sonia is so right with her comment about liking good music irrespectiveof its age. I have also had people surprised that the music i like is older than they expect, but I always answer the same. I simply like good music. A famous 80s popstar … who wouldn’t be played on Serenade Radio!… said to me quite recently that it doesn’t matter what genre it is, there are only 2 types of music .. Good music and bad music. He has a point. SR of course only plays the good stuff.
Richard on 9 May 2025
I think Stardust by Nat King Cole is the finest song ever… thank you so much for playing it just after 11.15….
Sonia Beldom on 12 May 2025
It’s a wonderful track isn’t it? Glad you’re enjoying the music, especially Stardust
Nancy on 9 May 2025
“Three-to-loo, three-to-loo”
I’ve seen Victor Borge in concert twice. When one realizes that he didn’t speak a word of English when he and his family escaped Hitler’s death squad to America it’s astounding to hear his ‘language’ comedy. What a genius.
Steve in Worcs. on 10 May 2025
He was a huge favourite of mine, too, Nancy.
And when you consider he was a concert-level pianist, too….. amazing man.
Suzy on 9 May 2025
I recently looked at notes I made twenty+ years ago whilst talking to my late beloved Dad (who sang just like Gordon MacCrae) and asking him for his memories of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. I noticed he’d said his favourite singer was Leslie Douglas. He liked Henry Hall, Jack Payne on the TV/radio and other Big Band leaders. He recalled Phyllis Robbins who was a singer with the Henry Hall Band. So, fancy that, here I am listening to Serenade Radio most of the day and I think I know a few presenters who will know those names.
Eloise on 8 May 2025
You and The Night and The Music – evenings are fun with Sonya in the seat !!!!!!!!
Sonia Beldom on 9 May 2025
That’s so nice to hear. As you can probably tell, I’m loving spring in that seat
Christine Gutowski on 7 May 2025
Thoroughly enjoying the addition of Sonia Beldom, what a lovely friendly/soothing voice she has. I’m enjoying singing along with many of the songs this evening. Petula Clark singing a Kinks song in French, that’s a first for me, loved it though.
More from Sonia please.
Sonia Beldom on 7 May 2025
That’s the wonder of Serenade Radio – you never know what gems are going to be brought to the surface. Thank you for your lovely comments Christine.
Steve in Worcs on 7 May 2025
I meant to leave this message earlier, but a thousand “thank yous” to Kevin T for that superb programme on the Bossa Nova on Bank Holiday Monday evening.
It featured all my favourites, that I have been a enjoyed since first hearing Mais Que Nada by Sergio Mendes in 1966 – I was 9! 😊 I have quite a bit of Brazilian – and other Latin – music in my collection, which I love to the point of considering learning Brazilian Portuguese!
My first introduction to Eliane Elias was from her treatment of “Jammin’”, the Bob Marley classic, which is astonishing as a piano-driven jazz piece!
Kevin Taylor on 9 May 2025
Hi Steve, thank you so much for your lovely comments. I’m so glad you enjoyed the “Story of Bossa Nova” programme this week. I’ve wanted to do this for some time now and share it with our listeners. It’s a beautiful genre of music, and one of my favorites. Thanks for supporting and listening to Serenade Radio! Kevin
Ray C on 7 May 2025
Now that we have a bright and breezy lady on the weekday mid mornings, what about a relaxing and calming nightcap of a voice from 10pm to midnight? Maybe one of the weekenders can be brought out?
Jeff Gaskell on 7 May 2025
Loving the addition of Sonia to the Serenade schedule….a perfect fit for the station….can we keep her?…..
Sonia Beldom on 7 May 2025
Thank you for your kind words Jeff. I’m back on Monday !
Pierre & Henriette on 7 May 2025
Bonjour from France Sonia ! Nous aimons la musique!
Sonia Beldom on 7 May 2025
Bonjour. Thank you for your message and yest, the music’s great isn’t it.
Ruth on 7 May 2025
Listening from West Tennessee in the USA. Found your station by accident and I absolutely love the music! Keep up the amazing melodies!
Sonia Beldom on 7 May 2025
Well, we love playing that music Ruth. Lucky you found us.
Mike on 6 May 2025
We are Sonia fans ! Where did you find her? Haven’t heard her before. She’s ace.
Sonia Beldom on 7 May 2025
Hi Mike – that’s so kind. great that you’re enjoying the show and the music.
GHunniford on 6 May 2025
Loving the dulcet tones of Sonia’s voice. She’s a terrific addition to Serenade Radio and I’d listen to her all day as she’s knowledgable and funny.
Sonia Beldom on 12 May 2025
Such a lovely message – thank you and I hope you enjoy the music and chat
Barbara Heathcote on 6 May 2025
Hi Andy it was great to hear Roger Miller King of the Road, always loved that song along with Dang Me they ought to take a rope and hang me. What a Strange title of a song. 😄. Or England Swings. All great songs. Good to hear him, not played enough. Thank you.
Lynn Lugsden on 6 May 2025
I love listening to Serenade, it just makes me happy. Really enjoying the slot with Sonia, such a soothing and friendly voice.
Sonia Beldom on 6 May 2025
Thank you Lynn, I’m thrilled you’re enjoying the music and thank you for your kind comments. Keep listneing.
Rose on 6 May 2025
To Dear Sonia, so nice to hear your lovely voice live on this station. Thoroughly enjoying the selection of music.
Lots of love from Julia, Russ and Rose
Sonia Beldom on 6 May 2025
Lovely to know you’re listening … and on your birthday too. Happy Birthday Rose x
Joe Elliott on 5 May 2025
Listening right now (Monday) from Cape Cod MA, awesome playlist! We’re liking Sonia over here!! 👏🏻
Sonia Beldom on 6 May 2025
How wonderful that you’re listening across the Atlantic ! Thank you for your kind comments Joe.
Jonathan Shirley on 5 May 2025
Just listened to Kevin Taylor and what absolutely fabulous radio show, totally engaging 🎉
Fraser Sutherland on 5 May 2025
Thanks Kevin for a truly enjoyable and absorbing ‘History of the Bossa Nova’, I love this kind of themed Serenade programme (‘Soft Folkus’, ‘On the Town’, etc.). Jobim, João and Astrud Gilberto, Getz, de Moraes, Gal Costa so great to listen to again and I really enjoyed a track from a new name you played (at least to me): Eliane Elias. Tremendous, and thanks again Kevin. Will the programme be programmed again? Hope so.
Kevin Taylor on 9 May 2025
Thank you Fraser for your kind words. It was a real pleasure presenting the “Story of Bossa Nova” with our listeners, and I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I’m not sure whether or not the show will be repeated, however, we will certainly promote it should it be repeated. Cheers! Kevin
Andy Grahamme on 5 May 2025
Just been listening to Kevin Taylors Bossa Nova hour…such a terrific programme…and so much enjoyable with of course Kevins knowledgeable..informative and professional presentation. Particularly loved Sinatra/Jobim although all of the music was so enjoyable. Thanks Kevin…you must have done a lot of research for the programme.
Kevin Taylor on 9 May 2025
Hi Andy, I’m so glad you enjoyed the show. This genre of music is one of my most favorites, and we only scratched the surface in this presentation. There are so many more artists, musicians, and songs that I couldn’t get to in one hour, however, it provided a nice historical snapshot of the music and its origins. Thank you for your continued encouragement and love for Serenade Radio. Cheers, Kevin
Tamara Boldy on 5 May 2025
What a joy to listen to Sonia Beldom’s programme today. Perfect to listen to whilst decorating on a gloomy bank holiday!
Sonia Beldom on 6 May 2025
How lovely to hear that Serenade Radio is the background music to your decorating. I can imagine that paintbrush swishing up and down in time to the tunes.
Ross on 5 May 2025
Really loved Sonia Beldom’s show; such a warm and friendly style, with lots of interesting things to say about the music.
Sonia Beldom on 6 May 2025
Thank you Ross – good to know that you’re appreciating the music and the bits in between. Happy listening.
Camilla Lake on 5 May 2025
What a treat to listen to Sonia Beldom this morning …she has turned this grey overcast bank holiday into a sunshine morning. I’d listen to her every day!
Sonia beldom on 6 May 2025
What a lovely thing to say – thank you. Who cares about the weather when there is such great music to listen to here. Hope the sun comes out soon in Bexhill x
Nicola Rawlings on 5 May 2025
Sonia Beldom is brilliant! Such a breath of fresh air, please can we have her back again next week? (And the week after that…) Great music, great show.
Anthony Parkin on 5 May 2025
Welcome Sonia Beldom to the Serenade family of presenters and listeners. Whether you can be a regular or an addition to the rota. All superb. Retired. On my own. I have the option of early listening to start the day. Or ending it. Music over the news. Take Care,
Anthony
Sonia Beldom on 6 May 2025
What a lovely message – thank you. I’m loving my first week here on Serenade, playing music that transcends time and sounds as fresh today as the day it was recorded. I’ve got an idea for you – rather than pick the early morning or evening slot – why don’t you listen to both? Ha ha. Happy listening.
Anthony Parkin on 6 May 2025
Well…Are you psychic? I did. You cannot get too much of a good thing 😉
Sonia Beldom on 7 May 2025
What a lovely thing to say Anthony. Glad you’re enjoying it.
Sonia Beldom on 6 May 2025
What a lovely thing to say. Thank you Nicola. Let’s hope people have enjoyed the show as much as you and I get to return. Keeping enjoying Serenade.
Jeff Gaskell on 4 May 2025
Roger Williams proving again tonight why Soft Folkus is the best show on UK Radio…..sublime listening….didn’t want it to end……Thanks Roger….an absolute treat
Roger Williams on 5 May 2025
Jeff,
I’m blushing! It’s not even the best show on Serenade Radio. Seriously though, thank you for your kind comments. I very much enjoy putting the show together and I’m delighted that you ‘get’ what I do.
Roger
Nick Hingley on 5 May 2025
It’s a never-miss show. If I’m out I cobble up a means to record it (but no longer a lash-up using a Philips cassette recorder).
The boundary is pushed a bit which means there’s always a good range which really suits me.
Hope you may get to meet Ralph McTell sometime. A genuinely nice bloke.
But all the specialist shows on Serenade are excellent – as good as any that Radio 2 did before it closed down.
Karen Corf on 4 May 2025
Great Soft Folkus tonight Roger. Especially the second hour! Thank you for introducing me to all these great new ( to me) acts that I have been able to go and see.
Roger Williams on 5 May 2025
Hello Karen
It’s a joy putting the programme together. Getting the mix right between the vintage acts and newer material is always a bit of a juggling act. I’m so pleases you’ve enjoyed hearing some of these extraordinary performers live.
Thank you for your support for Soft Folkus and all the other shows on our remarkable station.
Roger
Jackie Newark on 4 May 2025
Oh I did so enjoy the TV theme show. Several of my favourite themes (Bonanza, Dr Kildare) not to mention laughing (as I did 50 years ago) at the Mash Get Smash advert! Thank you Andy – more please.
Alan on 4 May 2025
Hello,
Listened to the TV themes show for the first time last night, only wish it could have beem 2 hours, a great blast.of nostalgia!!
Have a good bank holiday weekend!!
Stephanie Smith on 4 May 2025
Oh wowzers! Just discovered you…..no adverts every second…..and no awful news every hour….thankyou will be listening a lot more now…,bless xx
Barbara Heathcote on 3 May 2025
Hi Andy, Great Tv Theme show tonight. Thanks for the mention. I’m a fan of tv detective shows and one of them is Kojak. Tele Savalas has recorded quite a few songs including “If” which reached No, 1 over here, there’s also a record which I haven’t heard for a long time called “Who Loves Ya Baby” which isn’t exactly twaddle but certainly different.
Alan on 4 May 2025
I thought the same!! Will listen every saturday, far better option than adverts and the same pieces played to death on other statiions.
Martyn Bassey on 3 May 2025
Great to have the TV Show back again. So many wonderful theme tunes on tonight’s show. Fabulous! Many thanks to Andy Marriott.
Vanessa-Ann Dowsett on 3 May 2025
Saturday evening is now officially my favourite evening of the week. Firstly, at 6pm there is the fabulous Showstoppers with Adrian and now at 8pm, the TV show with Andy why would I be anywhere other than beside my smart speaker . Bliss. Thanks Adrian and Andy and all at Serenade
Keith B on 3 May 2025
Discovered Serenade yesterday and dipped in and out few times today. Just what I’ve been wanting for years. Great music and no adverts. Thank you
Karen on 3 May 2025
Thank you Paul and Roger for playing ‘I wouldn’t leave my little wooden hut’. I was singing along as the words are still in my head from 54 years ago when I last heard it!. Great also to hear ‘has anybody here seen kelly’ in the same medley my nan used to love that song so I used to hear it lots when I was growing up. Great show as usual.
Paul Ruddock on 3 May 2025
Hello Karen
So glad you caught the request and were singing along too, that will have drowned out all the crackles on what was a rather worn out old 78.
I’ll ask Roger if he’ll play the other side of the record for you in a future show, I think that might also get you singing!
Thank you for your kind words about Dance Band Days, it’s greatly appreciated.
Best wishes
Paul
Paul Ruddock on 9 May 2025
Hello Karen
Roger’s agreed so I’ve snuck in side two of Jack Hylton’s ‘Old Time Songs’ – it’ll be part of the Saturday 31st May/Monday 2nd June broadcast.
I hope you enjoy!
Best wishes
Paul
Karen on 9 May 2025
Thank you Paul. I will listening ( as usual)
Andrew Hunter on 3 May 2025
Hi Adrian
Lovely to hear Tommy Steele 🙂 A warm, sunny CT thank-you!
Adrian on 3 May 2025
Hi Andrew, thanks for listening and I’ll be featuring Tommy again in future programmes.
Tommy played at my theatre on a number of occasions and I had the pleasure of working with him, Hope you’ll join me next week
Andrew Hunter on 3 May 2025
Hi Adrian
I am glad to hear that you will be featuring him again (with I hope my “Fortuosity” song 🙂 It must be wonderful being a part of the theatre world and getting to meet such famous people.
Thanks for a super show.
Martyn Bassey on 3 May 2025
Managed to get the second mystery year thanks to Carole King singing Too Late. Lovely songs by Johnny Mathis, and Françoise Hardy earlier on as well. Thanks Johnny 👍
Johnny Mac on 6 May 2025
Thank you, Martyn. A Little Night Music is on at the best time of the day after all!
Nancy on 3 May 2025
Great energy to start the show Johnny – ‘Put it There Pal’ and Lombardo’s ‘Frenesi’, wow! Gave me the energy to bake a cake! Friday evenings are a pleasure!
Johnny Mac on 3 May 2025
You must email SR with a picture or two of said cakes!
“If I knew you were comin’, I’d have baked a cake…”
Nancy on 3 May 2025
I’ll leave this to your imagination – Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Cake 😄
Matthew on 2 May 2025
I was so sorry to hear of Chris Helme’s passing.
Condolences to his family and friends. Please, Serenade. try and keep this 9pm Friday slot “classy and brassy” – which is just what Mr Helme epitomised.
Edgar on 2 May 2025
The day the rains came? And all of a sudden, after no rain all day, it’s pouring.
Chris on 2 May 2025
Hi Jeff, thanks for a fantastic week of music and chat. Hope you have time to do it again soon. I heard Cleckheaton mentioned. I lived there years ago. Cheers!
Andrew Hunter on 1 May 2025
Hi. Love Scott Joplin’s music. I have a few cd’s of his. Thanks for including him.
Karen on 1 May 2025
Loving the twaddle this week but especially today which is one I’ve not heard before… it’s my nose”s birthday… apparently ‘ a wipe of the cuff is enough ‘ 🤣🤣…. sssh don’t tell my mum !
Steve in Worcs. on 1 May 2025
Same here, Karen. Looking forward to each day 😎🤣
Jackie Newark on 30 April 2025
Always enjoy Jeff Owen’s weekend show so a definite bonus hearing him all week. Thank you.
Liz Atwell on 29 April 2025
Thank you for choosing Perry Como’s “Lightly Latin” as Album of The Week. Until yesterday, apart from “The Shadow of Your Smile,” I’d never heard any other track played on the radio. It’s my go to music to de-stress and, quite possibly, my Desert Island album. Thanks again Serenade.
Anthony Parkin on 29 April 2025
Also interesting that the likes of Perry Como was popular again in the 60’s/70’s and he had single chart success with the likes of It’s Impossible. For the Good Times and I Love You So. But was still selling albums. The charts really did offer a diverse variety of music.
In general singers like Perry slightly became upbeat whereas others like Johnny Mathis tended to try to move into what was becoming popular such as disco.
My own music listening is so eclectic. But I do find myself looking to discover music I associate with my early years. And yes as you have probably seen I have found a copy of Perry’s album to add to my collection.
Liz Atwell on 29 April 2025
It was actually my Dad’s record and was ten when it was released but I always enjoyed it, although I’d never admit to it until I was older. The charts were really diverse, which is why the 60’s and 70s were such great decades for music…..and fashion…..and telly…..and……
Steve in Worcs. on 29 April 2025
…quality of life.
Barbara Heathcote on 28 April 2025
Hi, Just sent a small donation in appreciation of all the work that goes into such a great radio channel
Steve in Worcs. on 29 April 2025
…quality of life.
Cindy Kent on 2 May 2025
Thank you Barbara, every little helps!
Elaine Biggerstaff on 28 April 2025
Please accept my condolences upon Chris’ death. I loved his brass band show. My grandfather was a big fan of brass bands and he inspired me to become interested in them.
Anthony Parkin on 28 April 2025
All the Perry Como albums I own and Serenade finds new material I have never heard for this week’s featured album. Why we keep coming back for more.
Anthony Parkin on 28 April 2025
You’ve done it now 😃 I have found a copy of the album and it has another three albums that are new to me. One has Italian songs…thanks.
David Small on 28 April 2025
Thank you Adrian for playing the music from Martin Guerre I love all the music from this show and it is so sad that this show was not a hit with the public. Loving all the other music that you play Miss Saigon and of course Les Miserables . Keep up the good work
David Small on 28 April 2025
So very sad to hear the death of Chris Helme who had his brass band programme on Serenade Radio on a Friday Night never missed his lovely programmes of Brass Band Music . My thoughts are with his family at this ver sad time R.I.P Chriss
Chris on 28 April 2025
Hi Jeff, thanks, first time I’ve had a mention on Serenade!
Brilliant programme.
Al on 28 April 2025
Hi again,
Excellent soft folkus show last night, nice to hear the pennine way again, which I think I heard a few weeks back, and also Steve Earle, love copperhead road, so galway girl was one I had not heard before!!
Have a great week,
Al
Nick Hingley on 28 April 2025
Yet more sad news. I have thoroughly enjoyed Chris’s ‘Bandstand’ programme which filled a massive gap since Frank Renton’s ‘Listen to the Band’ disappeared from Radio 2. I was going to post something along the lines of ‘Where Serenade leads, the BBC follows’ as Radio 3 have just announced a brass band programme to be broadcast on Sunday evenings. I will have to listen to that via BBC Sounds as Sundays are strictly Serenade Radio at Hingley Towers.
Chris had such enthusiasm for his genre of music and demonstrated great knowledge of his subject. Another Serenade presenter who will be sorely missed. Sincere condolences to Chris’s family and friends.
RIP Chris Helme
Lindsay Seagrim-Trinder on 27 April 2025
Just “listening again” to the programme about Ivor Novello; my grandmother (1892-1951) was one of the “adoring women” who loved Ivor Novello’s music, and she named my father (1922-2005) after him! xx
Catherine on 26 April 2025
Dear Mark, Great programme as always, but I had to write about Davy Crockett! Graham and I started singing along – he admitted he only remembered the chorus – and from somewhere in the grey depths I suddenly dug out the name of Fess Parker. We both remembered watching the tv series and all the kids going to school singing the song and being desperate for a Davy Crockett hat. Another age! Thanks for a happy memory.
Nancy on 26 April 2025
I’m so sad to learn that Chris Helme has died. A loss indeed to Serenade Radio and its listeners.
Rest in peace sir, you will be missed.❤
Jackie Newark on 26 April 2025
So sorry to hear of the loss of another Serenade presenter. Thank you Chris Helme for the great music you always played for us. RIP
Linda Marskell on 26 April 2025
Sorry to hear about Chris Helme. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. His passing is a real blow to Serenade Radio . Chris had such a passion and wealth of knowledge, so much so, that his show was a ‘must not miss’ programme in my house.
Maggie mulherine on 26 April 2025
So sorry to hear of the passing of another wonderful presenter, R.I.P. Chris Helme. Thanks for the music
Martyn Bassey on 26 April 2025
Another fab show Johnny. Not forgetting Sean Usher earlier on. Many thanks to you both 👍👍
Johnny Mac on 3 May 2025
Good man, Martyn. Always glad to hear from you.
Nancy on 26 April 2025
Great program this evening Johnny. Very atmospheric variety of music. Thank you for your presenter talents!
Johnny Mac on 31 May 2025
Awww, thank you, Nancy. And it was great to finally get round to playing your nominated artist of the week, Norah Jones!
Ray on 25 April 2025
Who’s up next on the mid morning weekday show. We’ve had Ed, Johnny and Jeff the last three weeks. All very varied!
Serenade Radio on 25 April 2025
Jeff Owen will be looking after the show for another week.
Chris on 25 April 2025
Jeff, brilliant week of music and chat! I can’t listen to all of your Saturday morning show so this week has been really good for me. Thanks!
John Walsh on 25 April 2025
Hi Jeff, Lovely to hear you play The Windows of the World with Bobby Gentry. A kind of lost Burt and Hal composition but a very powerful tune all the same with a anti war theme running through it. I love this version with a simple guitar backing. Great tunes Jeff on your magnificent show every day as I paint and create in my studio here in Ireland. I am glad I found Serenade radio, it’s brilliant.
Karen on 24 April 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Sammes Songs . Both the music and hearing Mike Sammes introducing the tracks himself. Another little gem on SR
Nancy on 24 April 2025
Mrs. Miller. I’d almost forgotten,,,yikes 😮
Randall Riley on 24 April 2025
Just heard you guys play “I’m Beginning to See the Light” by Rosemary Clooney. Just in case other listeners would like to know and (and maybe add to your info), the incredible band behind her on that recording is none other than Woody Herman and His Orchestra, recorded near the end of his long career. Woody soloed on that track as well. Great stuff!
Randall Riley on 24 April 2025
Digging “No Name Jive” by Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra. If that doesn’t get you up out of your chair and jitterbugging, nothing will! Thanks for the great tunes!
Barbara Heathcote on 23 April 2025
Hi Andy I agree with you Vic Damone didn’t always get the recognition he deserved, maybe I’m a bit biased but to me he was up there with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet but always seemed to be left on the fringe of the top crooners. His version of All the Things You are is beautiful.
Elaine Biggerstaff on 28 April 2025
Barbara, I agree. I honestly never thought Frank Sinatra was that great a singer.
Catherine B on 23 April 2025
Good morning Jeff, Thanks for lovely choice of music this week, had to write to tell you I had a LOL moment this am with La Vie en Rose.
Paul on 23 April 2025
You weren’t alone there Catherine!
Karen on 23 April 2025
Me too Catherine and I nearly choked on my tea with the ‘ playing away’ and Brian Cant comments!
Steve in Worcs on 23 April 2025
Fantastic choice for the “twaddle spot” today, Andy – so appropriate 🤣
St. George and the Dragnet – “….he boined me already!”
Dave Cole on 23 April 2025
Hi Andy,
Thanks for playing ‘Snow bird’ by Anne Murray. Just to mention that the version by its author, Gene MacLellan, is worth a listen to. Its very poignant as his life ended so tragically!
Dave Cole on 22 April 2025
Please Help Me I’m Falling – Hank Locklin. Such a great track! Thanks.
Jeff Owen on 23 April 2025
Glad you enjoyed it Dave & thanks for listening.
Dave Cole on 22 April 2025
Thanks to Andy Marriott for playing Harry Secombe’s ‘The Old Rugged Cross’. Such a great hymn!
Vanessa-Ann Dowsett on 22 April 2025
Thank you Serenade and Roger for a wonderful programme, it was a golden hour. The very worrying thing was that I knew all the words to all of the songs, much to my neighbours chagrin! Thank you, looking forward to another, or even a repeat
Roger Williams on 22 April 2025
Hello Vanessa
It is extraordinary that we can remember the words to all these songs but can’t remember what we did yesterday. Congratulations on entertaining the neighbours – I bet they loved it. It was great fun putting the show together, thank you for listening.
Uncle Roger
Tony Gilliam on 21 April 2025
Just listened to the story of Reprise Records very entertaining and this programme should be put forward for some broadcasting award if it has not been already considered for one.
Martyn Bassey on 21 April 2025
Very interesting and entertaining show about the history of Reprise Records. Many thanks to Kevin Taylor.
Barbara Heathcote on 21 April 2025
Hi Roger, I’m so annoyed with myself as I had sky tv engineer just before 12 to install new box and I missed childrens favourites 😟. Any chance of a repeat please.
Roger Williams on 22 April 2025
Hello Barbara,
Sadly there are no official plans for a repeat.
Roger
David Small on 21 April 2025
Many thanks Uncle Roger for some lovely childhood memories when we used to listen to Uncle Mac on a Saturday morning loved all the music . Thank you
Roger Williams on 21 April 2025
David
Thank you for your kind comments, I’m very much a child of the Uncle Mac era and it’s a joy putting the show together. Thank you for listening.
Uncle Roger
Clifford Chambers on 21 April 2025
What a fantastic look back with comical songs we don’t hear anymore. I still howl with laughter at the Ying Tong Song along with the others you played. Thank you.
Roger Williams on 21 April 2025
Hello Clifford
Thank you for your kind comments. It’s a joy playing the songs that I grew up with and they do take us back to a time when the world seemed like a simpler place. The Ying Tong Song makes me chuckle too, even after all these years. Thank you for listening.
Uncle Roger
Deb Brownlee on 20 April 2025
What a joy to hear Mark Steyn on air again. Thank you to whoever dropped on X about his section. Great station as well , now I’ve found it.
Karen on 20 April 2025
Re Dance band days
Roger/Paul do you have a copy of ‘ I wouldn’t leave my little wooden hut for you ‘ In the library. If so it would be great to hear it. I used to sing it when I was about 6 at dancing school and I don’t think I’ve heard since !
Paul Ruddock on 20 April 2025
Hello Karen
I’ve had a rummage through the SR gram library and nothing is appearing; however I’m pretty sure I have Jack Hylton’s version, as part of a medley of old-tyme songs, on a 78 somewhere on the shelves here at home, I’ll see if I can dig it out, clean it up and include it on Dance Band Days for you in the very near future.
Best wishes
Paul
Karen on 20 April 2025
Thank you Paul . I was just reading a book by Vera Lynn and she says it was her dad’s favourite song, which is what popped it back into my mind.! ( and apparently I still know the words 😅)
Paul Ruddock on 24 April 2025
My pleasure Karen, if you listen in to the Saturday 3rd/Monday 5th May editions of Dance Band Days we’ll be featuring ‘the little wooden hut’ as part of that 1929 Jack Hylton medley I mentioned. It’s a bit crackly, but well worth an airing!
Karen on 24 April 2025
Thank you Paul. I’ll be listening.
Randall Riley on 20 April 2025
Hello. Just now heard you play Kitty Kallen singing “It’s Been a Long Long Time,” which you said was backed with the Harry James Orchestra. The version you are playing is from Kitty’s 1963 RCA Album “Kitty Kallen’s ‘My Coloring Book’ And Her Other Great Hits,” with an orchestra backing by Ray Ellis. She softly sings the intro on this version. The version she recorded with Harry James in 1945 has a very brassy bright intro by Harry and the Orchestra and she only comes in toward the middle of the record. Just a minor correction. Enjoy listening to the station!
Vic Groves on 20 April 2025
Hello Randall,
Thanks for getting in touch ad thanks for the information! You are, of course, correct. Slapped wrist for me! Thanks for listening and keeping me on track.
Regards,
Vic
Tom Colmey on 20 April 2025
Dawn Chorus is definitely the only way to start ones Sunday morning! Never noisy, just lovely music, appropriate conversation and no annoying adverts or troublesome news. Long may it continue – thank you Ed and thank you Serenade Radio. 🙏🏻
James Pickering on 20 April 2025
One of the best; just wish we could hear Ed at a more civilised hour