Popular Post Rick Cooper Posted December 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2014 (edited) Just noticed these programs on Radio Two.Soul Cities with Tony Blackburn- TB celebrates three key American cities known for their soul.Monday 22nd, 12- 2pm ChicagoTuesday 23rd, PhiladelphiaFriday 26th, DetroitAt two hours each should be able to go beyond the obvious, but we'll see.Rick Edited December 21, 2014 by Rick Cooper 5 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bobby Dazzler Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 First hour not too bad - Laura Lee, Jackie Ross, Jamo Thomas and the Staple Singers - can't remember when I last heard these on radio 2, if ever! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Those were followed by Tyrone Davis and Wade In The Water Ramsey lewis Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ady Croasdell Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Not heard it but an encouraging notion Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I though Tony would have dug a little deeper. Just the obvious stuff. Still much better than the usual programs though. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Mr Ms DJ Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 wonder what he plays on the detroit show Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Bobby Dazzler Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Still much better than the usual programs though. Agreed. Anything's better than the dreaded Jeremy Vine show which usually occupies the same slot. Radcliffe and Maconie on 6 Music are a reasonable alternative to that and Stuart sometimes manages to play a Northern track or two. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Popular Post Pete S Posted December 22, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2014 I though Tony would have dug a little deeper. Just the obvious stuff. Still much better than the usual programs though. He's playing to a Radio 2 audience so it has to be popular, and I bet only 1% of them had ever heard Tyrone Davis singing before...it was a perfect mix. 4 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Quinvy Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 He's playing to a Radio 2 audience so it has to be popular, and I bet only 1% of them had ever heard Tyrone Davis singing before...it was a perfect mix. Yeh don't get me wrong Pete, I enjoyed it. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Yeh don't get me wrong Pete, I enjoyed it. No what I mean is, he's playing to a massive audience in the prime time slot so he has to at least put in some tunes that people will know. Blimey that Laura Lee "Rip Off", what a track! 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
oldsteve woomble Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 It was really good IMHO. And finishing off with Soulful Strut was nice.... I'll definitely be tuning in tomorrow. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ncfc Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Gene Chandler sounded good on the site radio 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ady Croasdell Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 wonder what he plays on the detroit show Ravins and Margaret Little, I'd imagine 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chatty Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Mentioned "soul producer Ian Levine". 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest kev such Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 I didnt want it to end. Was dancing around an empty bungalow, marvelous. Great to hear Secret Love on conmmercial radio. Wonder what'll be on the playlist for tomorrow. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Cooper Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 For prime time, national radio it was excellent. Major Lance, Billy Stewart, Dee Clark, Maurice and Mac and loads of others on radio, what's not to like?A bit of a grumble when he played R Kelly- If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time, but then all forgiven when he followed this with Tyrone Davis-Turn Back the Hands of Time.Tony got across his love for the music and put a few facts in, OK no mention of song writers, producers and musicians but the lunch time audience wouldn't have been interested .Just hope Philly isn't all Gamble/Huff and Detroit not just Motown.Tony said he was sorry not to be able to play Lenny Gamble but Lenny was not a native of Chicago.Rick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Grayman45 Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 For prime time, national radio it was excellent. Major Lance, Billy Stewart, Dee Clark, Maurice and Mac and loads of others on radio, what's not to like? A bit of a grumble when he played R Kelly- If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time, but then all forgiven when he followed this with Tyrone Davis-Turn Back the Hands of Time. Tony got across his love for the music and put a few facts in, OK no mention of song writers, producers and musicians but the lunch time audience wouldn't have been interested . Just hope Philly isn't all Gamble/Huff and Detroit not just Motown. Tony said he was sorry not to be able to play Lenny Gamble but Lenny was not a native of Chicago. Rick Though he can't resist the accent. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Cunnie Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 For prime time, national radio it was excellent. Major Lance, Billy Stewart, Dee Clark, Maurice and Mac and loads of others on radio, what's not to like?A bit of a grumble when he played R Kelly- If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time, but then all forgiven when he followed this with Tyrone Davis-Turn Back the Hands of Time. Tony got across his love for the music and put a few facts in, OK no mention of song writers, producers and musicians but the lunch time audience wouldn't have been interested . Just hope Philly isn't all Gamble/Huff and Detroit not just Motown. Tony said he was sorry not to be able to play Lenny Gamble but Lenny was not a native of Chicago. Rick Grumble? Thought it was inspired to follow R Kelly with Tyrone Davis. Was also pleasantly surprised to hear him mention Happy People by R Kelly. A great show from start to finish with no grumbles whatsoever IMO. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
kevinsoulman Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Still much better than the usual programs though. Agreed. Anything's better than the dreaded Jeremy Vine show which usually occupies the same slot. Radcliffe and Maconie on 6 Music are a reasonable alternative to that and Stuart sometimes manages to play a Northern track or two. used to enjoy maconies northern show on radio 2 must dig the tapes out and play them through again kev Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 i,m recording all the shows. Steve Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Rick Cooper Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Grumble?Thought it was inspired to follow R Kelly with Tyrone Davis. Was also pleasantly surprised to hear him mention Happy People by R Kelly.A great show from start to finish with no grumbles whatsoever IMO.I really liked the R Kelly track but would have been gutted not to have any Tyrone Davis on a Chicago soul show.Rick Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Grumble? Thought it was inspired to follow R Kelly with Tyrone Davis. Was also pleasantly surprised to hear him mention Happy People by R Kelly. A great show from start to finish with no grumbles whatsoever IMO. You beat me too it mate.........of course there's been no soul out of Chicago since the 70's/80's!! :-) Cheers, Mark R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 BTW, I was very lucky to end up catching this, and thought it was great.......and Gene Chandler did sound mighty fine!! Cheers, Mark R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ted Massey Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 here's the link https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04ttvh0 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark S Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Lenny got soul 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Eddie Hubbard Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 No what I mean is, he's playing to a massive audience in the prime time slot so he has to at least put in some tunes that people will know. Blimey that Laura Lee "Rip Off", what a track! Laura Lee was Noel Edmunds record of the week on it's release , great track ... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Happy Hooker Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, https://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/programmes/schedules/2014/12/26 been mislead all this time Edited December 23, 2014 by the Happy Hooker 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Back Street Blue Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Missed it yesterday....just put it on to hear the Philly stuff. Hoping to hear Arnold the dog? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) the philly ones a bit hit and miss up to now imo.... but its prime time radio 2 so i spoze we have to be greatful Edited December 23, 2014 by dave pinch Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I'm loving it ! Hearing records I havnt played myself for years, grooving right now to 'look me up' great sound !!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Polyvelts Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 And now ' win, place or show' come on, this is great !! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest johnny hart Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Radio 2 ,s Paul O, Grady regularly does a Northern Spot and wait for it he did go to Wigan Casino! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete S Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 This is another superb show, thanks to radio 2 for these. The Formations, what a record... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Tunes galore loving the Jill Scott version of lovely day and yes the formations one of my faves Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Love that Jill Scott cover of Lovely Day. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 it got better for sure Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete Eccles Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Enjoyed that, Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Yes, a welcome change from Jeremy Vine. looking forward to the Detroit session now. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Pete Eccles Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Yes, a welcome change from Jeremy Vine. looking forward to the Detroit session now. As much as I don't mind it, a welcome change from Talksport, the only radio I seem to listen to nowadays Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve S 60 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 As much as I don't mind it, a welcome change from Talksport, the only radio I seem to listen to nowadays Normally listen to Solar at home. R2 or Smooth in the car since Jazz FM deserted us up north. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MikeHinNewJersey Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Just listening to the Chicago show again, TB said "sharing my passion for soul music with you" 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 (edited) Another brilliant two hours, and as I said on Facebook, what and inspired piece of DJ'ing squeezing some Jill Scott into a prime time R2 spot by playing her cover of Bill Withers. Superb show..... Cheers, Mark R Edited December 23, 2014 by Mark R 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Chalky Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I have listened to both shows whilst driving today, superb both of them with some quite pleasant choices. Nice to see the BBC making an effort. The Atlantic Records Story, the two Sam Cooke shows and now this. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Shinehead Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Have not listened to any of the shows yet , i'll pick them up on catch up but it's great to hear that everyone on here has given these programmes so much praise . Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Grayman45 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I will never call Tony Blackburn again. Really enjoyed what I've heard of both days' broadcasts. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark R Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Interesting that Blackburn made reference to having tried to get the music more airtime over the years but that it's not been easy!! Cheers, Mark R Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winsford Soul Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 I will never call Tony Blackburn again. Really enjoyed what I've heard of both days' broadcasts. Tony Blackburn played Sandi Sheldon. On radio 1 way back in 1974. I was off school with glandular fever and once I was released from hospital was told to get as much fresh air as possible so spent the next three months fishing and listening to the radio. Steve 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jimmy Mack Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 just listened to the "detroit" show on the tv and it has on the screen philadelphia home of the famous motown sound WTF,the shows been crap ,wilson pickett ,al green nothing to do with the motown sound rant over 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 it coulda been the golden hour...... all chart hits pretty much....still very enjoyable...............wow westbound number 9..one of my all time faves of any genre Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Dave Pinch Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 if there is one type of music/genre that is timeless and still stands up it is soul music.... i think thats why we have people coming onto the scene that were never here before 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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