One hour podcasts of the best in theatre pipe organ in good quality mp3 192 kbps format for lower bandwidth streaming and medium quality audio systems. Great American and British Songbooks, Musicals, Light Orchestral and Classical Transcription music played on theatre/cinema pipe organs.
Tribute to Irving Berlin (1888-1989) Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Alexander's Ragtime Band Leonard Leigh The Mighty Wurlitzer Remembers The Good Old Songs [RCA Victor LSP-1795] 1958 3-18 Wurlitzer, KSTP Studio, Minneapolis, ex Paramount Theatre (3-15), St. Paul; now at Phipps Performing Arts Centre, Hudson, WI 3:06 The Ragtime Violin Tom Hazleton Ragtime's Greatest Hits [Pro-Arte CD] 1989 4-48 Wurlitzer, Wilcox Residence, Gig Harbor, Seattle, WA; ex Ramish Theatre, LA (some ranks from Million Dollar Wurlitzer) 5:41 Play A Simple Melody Russell Holmes Rustle of Music 1993 Allen 4600DL Theatre Organ, Parish Church of St. James in Idringehay, Derbyshire, supplied by Lawrence Whitfield 8:59 A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody George Wright Home Federal Savings Program 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio 12:17 I'll See You In C-U-B-A Ron Rhode Home [Roxy RP-117-CD] 2008 3-23 Wurlitzer, Rhode Residence, Phoenix, AZ 15:55 Say It With Music Simon Gledhill, New Foxtrot Serenaders Say It With Music "Organ and Dance Band Spectacular" 2010 3-12 Wurlitzer plus Grand Piano, Musical Museum, Brentford, England; ex-Regal Cinema, Kingston-upon-Thames 19:34 Lady Of The Evening Jesse Crawford Poet at the Pipe Organ plays the Melodies of Irving Berlin [Decca DL8565] 1958 4-?? Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA 22:06 All Alone Dick Leibert Transcriptions 3-14 Wurlitzer, Broadcast Studio, Radio City Music Hall, New York 25:43 Blue Skies Bill Dalton Ohio Theater [Private CD] 1972 4-22 Robert Morton, Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH 29:32 Shaking The Blues Away George Wright Let George Do It Again [Banda CD] 2004 4-33 Allen Renaissance George Wright IV Signature, installed in home of Dwight Beacham 32:11 How About Me? Barry Baker ATOS 1999 Regional Wichita 1999 4-38 Wurlitzer, Century II Auditorium, Wichita, KS; 3 September 1999 35:58 Marie Billy Nalle The Road To Wichita [Wichita Theatre Organ 1959] 1981 4-36 Wurlitzer, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS 39:39 Puttin' On The Ritz Dwight Thomas The All American Music of Irving Berlin [Newport Classic CD] 1990 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; originally Paramount Oakland 4-20 42:24 Reaching For The Moon Donna Parker ATOS 2009 Regional: Alabama Jubilee 2009 4-29 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; November 27-30, 2009 45:58 Soft Lights And Sweet Music Len Rawle Rawle At The Hall [LTOT 8621] 1986 4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester 50:22 The Piccolino Clark Wilson Pipe Organ Extravaganza 14 - America! A Musical Celebration! 2010 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; April 23, 24 & 25, 2010 53:30 Change Partners Pierre Fracalanza Paramount 450 2012 www.paramountorganworks.com 56:11 Irving Berlin Medley: Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning; This Is The Army Mr Jones; Any Bonds Today?; God Bless America Jim Riggs Concert: Pasadena City College 1991 1991 3-23 Wurlitzer, Sexson Auditorium, Pasadena City College, CA: concert March 9, 1991
Four Contrasting Organists Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Sambalina Vic Hammett At The Wurlitzer Organ [Saga Society SOC 1037] 1967 3-10 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Buckingham; ex-Metropole, Victoria 2:59 Everybody Loves Somebody Vic Hammett Cinema Organ Encores Vol 86 [Deroy 1346] 1969 Live recording, 3-8 Wurlitzer, Ritz Cinema, Chatham, Kent (1936); now in the Buttermarket, Shrewsbury 7:21 On The Sunny Side Of The Street Vic Hammett Bye Bye Blues [Audicord Cassette AC 232] 1980 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London 11:03 Mr. Sandman Vic Hammett The Mood I'm In [Fable LP] 1972 4-21 Wurlitzer, Moorabbin Town Hall, Australia; ex State Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria 13:41 Speak Low Vic Hammett The Very Thought Of You [Crystal CRY 3028] 1973 4-19 Compton Noterman, Dreamland Cinema, Margate; (8 Compton 11 Noterman) Installed 1935 16:26 America On The March Dudley Savage Perfect Partners [2-CD] 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon, UK 20:29 More Than Ever Dudley Savage The Sound Of Mighty Organs 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middlesex 23:15 Belle Of The Ball Dudley Savage The Compton Organ At Home [Cassette DS3] 3-19 Compton plus Melotone, David Shepherd Residence, Holbeach, Lincolnshire 26:20 You And I Dudley Savage Concert: Dreamland Margate 1993-06-06 1993 4-19 Compton Noterman, Dreamland Cinema, Margate; (8 Compton 11 Noterman) Installed 1935 30:18 A Walk In The Black Forest Dudley Savage As Prescribed 1975-08-17 1975 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon, UK 32:16 Stranger on the Shore George Blackmore A State Occasion [Studio Republic RLP 5004] 1968 4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London 35:30 The Skaters' Waltz George Blackmore Cock O' The North [ATOTC Cassette 3] 1955 3-8 Compton, Astoria Cinema, Aberdeen, Scotland: BBC Broadcast Friday 30th December, 1955 (for New Year) 40:28 Flamingo George Blackmore Double Feature [Studio Republic SRLP 5006] 1964 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 43:57 Don't Bring Lulu George Blackmore Regal Memories [Concert Recording CR-0010-T] 1964 4-36 Christie, Regal Cinema, Marble Arch, London 46:28 Calcutta George Blackmore All Diss... And Heaven Too! [COS Cassette 103] 1983 3-19 Wurlitzer plus piano, Kitchen Brothers Showroom, Diss, Norfolk; ex-Paramount/Odeon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 49:09 Roaming Around Arnold Loxam BBC Broadcast: New Victoria, Bradford 1965 1965 3-10 Wurlitzer (Style 220), New Victoria (Gaumont) Cinema, Bradford, Yorkshire 52:40 Quickstep Medley: King Of Dixieland; Dixieland Arnold Loxam At The Consoles [OS Digital OS 202 CD] 1993 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 55:31 Santiago Arnold Loxam Theatre Organ Time [OS Digital OS 227 CD] 1997 3-13 Compton-Christie, Osset Town Hall, formerly New Victoria Theatre, London 58:52 Toyland Majorettes Arnold Loxam Arnold's Mixture [BBC Radio Leeds OWL 06] 3-10 Compton, Three J's Theatre Organ and Entertainment Centre, Gomersal, Yorkshire; ex-Gaumont, Doncaster (1934) 61:37 Strauss Waltzes Arnold Loxam In A Gypsy Mood [Crystal CRY3023] 1972 3-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Leeds, England
New albums and new in library Start Name Artist Album Year Comments How Long Has This Been Going On? Steven Eaklor The Happy Organ Of Steven Eaklor [HIFI CD 0001] NOTE: Currently available via iTunes but CD purchase link available soon. 2018 Allen TO-5Q, Lee Maloney's Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL 3:09 All The Things You Are Steven Eaklor The Happy Organ Of Steven Eaklor [HIFI CD 0001] NOTE: Currently available via iTunes but CD purchase link available soon. 2018 Allen TO-5Q, Lee Maloney's Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL 6:44 Too Marvelous For Words Bob Wyatt The Happy Organ of Bob Wyatt [Forum SF 9023] 1959 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York 10:08 Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer Bill Field Ice Frolics [Concert Recording CR-74501-S 45rpm] 3-19 Wurlitzer, Iceland Rink, Paramount, CA 12:14 Will You Remember? (Sweetheart) Bill Campbell Girl Crazy 2019 3-17 Wurlitzer, San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA 16:07 I Know Why (And So Do You) Bill Campbell Girl Crazy 2019 3-17 Wurlitzer, San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, Los Angeles, CA 19:32 Fairest Of The Fair Ron Rhode Together [Roxy RP-118-CD] 2011 4-34 Wurlitzer, Shanklin Center, Groton, MA; Console from Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA; Core pipework from the Palace Theatre, Cleveland, OH 24:25 Down By The Old Mill Stream Ron Rhode Vintage Rhode [Roxy RP-119-CD] 1989 4-28 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ; recorded 1989-11-29 29:47 Clarinet Polka Ron Rhode Vintage Rhode [Roxy RP-119-CD] 1989 4-28 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ; recorded 1989-11-29 32:37 The Wedding Of The Painted Doll Billy Nalle Kline Residence 1970/71 1971 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Auburn Springs, MD; unreleased, via Ray Brubacher collection 37:09 By The Waters Of Minnetonka (plus Indian Love Call) Patricia Rossborough, H. Robinson Cleaver The Queen Of Syncopation [Shellwood SWCD10] 1998 3-8 Compton, EMI Studio, London 40:44 I Wish You Love Bob Power A Sentimental Journey [BANDA CD] 2005 4m George Wright Allen, Bob Power residence, Los Angeles, CA 43:30 Organ Grinder's Swing George Blackmore Last Orders Please [Meridale Motors MM001] 1984 3-12 Compton + Melotone, The Plough, Great Munden, Herts; formerly Gaumont, Finchley. Went to Movieland, Belfast, NI and now in storage. 46:49 Kashmiri Song (Pale Hands I Loved) David Hamilton Leicester Square Looks Around [Audiocord AC164] 1977 5-17 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London 51:11 Georgy Girl Vic Hammett Theatre Organ Favourites [Camden CAMCD 106] 2006 Unknown 4/? Wurlitzer 53:36 Lullaby Of Birdland Gerald Shaw 1964-1966 [Organ 1st CD] 1964 4-37 Christie, Odeon/Regal Cinema, Marble Arch, London 56:28 Cavatina Trevor Bolshaw Reminiscences [Raymer Sound RSCD216] 2012 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA 61:08 It's Gonna Be A Great Day; Painting The Clouds With Sunshine; Riding On A Rainbow Arnold Loxam Listen With Loxam 3 [AUDCD 004] 3-19 Wurlitzer, Kitchen Brothers' Garage, Diss, Norfolk; ex-Paramount/Odeon, Newcastle; rest of album corrupted
One For The Birds! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments The Dicky Bird Hop Arnold Loxam The Magical Sound of the Wurlitzer Organ [Music Club MCCD 207] 1995 3-8 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent 3:28 Yellow Bird Clyde Derby Remember Me? [Ruby Stereo LP] 4-16 Robert Morton, Carl Greer Inn, Sacramento, CA; ex-Music Hall Theatre, Seattle, WA 7:02 Feed The Birds (Tuppence A Bag) David Peckham Electro-Pneumatic Action [Veteran Hill CD] 1992 4-20 Marr & Colton, Clemens Center, Elmira, NY 10:32 The Thunderbirds March Simon Gledhill, Richard Hills ATOS Convention 2015 (Philadelphia) [ATOS 2-CD] 2015 3-66 Kimball, John Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE 13:47 La Golondrina (The Swallow) Nicholas Martin Theatre Organ Requests 3-19 Wurlitzer, Turner's Musical Merry-Go-Round, Northampton, England; ex Odeon/Paramount Newcastle 16:27 The Thorn Birds (Love theme) Carolyn Hawkins (Riddick) Carolyn At The Console [COS Cassette 108] 1985 3-13 Compton, Thorngate Ballroom, Gosport Organ Club; ex-Gaumont/Odeon, Wood Green, London, then to Twickenham College of Technology 20:57 Hello Bluebird Jim Riggs The Perfect Combination Volume 1 2008 Little River Studio 3 & 4/11 Wurlitzer; Ampico - Vincent Lopez (assisted) 24:35 A Brown Bird Singing Howard Beaumont Sunderland Revisited [HB 111] 2019 3-9 Compton, Community Hall, Ryhope, Sunderland 28:12 Let's All Sing Like The Birdies Sing Ron Rhode Who? [OSP 105] 1977 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 30:08 The Eagle Suite: The Eagle Lee Erwin The Sound Of Silents [Concert Recording CR-0045-T] 4-19 Wurlitzer, Beacon Theatre, New York 32:59 Blackbirds of 1928: I Can t Give You Anything But Love; Diga-Diga-Doo; I Must Have That Man; Porgy; Doin The New Low Down; I Can t Give You Anything But Love Bill Vlasak Concert: Pasadena City College 1993-10-23 1993 3-23 Ross Reed Memorial Wurlitzer, Sexson Auditorium, Pasadena City College 41:59 Silver Swan Bill Coffman, Knocky Parker, Robbie Rhodes From Cakewalk To Ragtime [Jazzology JCE-81] 4-22 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; Knocky Parker and Robbie Rhodes, piano 46:57 His Eye Is On The Sparrow Bob Ralston 33 Hymns We Love [Spotoma CD] 2003 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; CD released in 2009 51:25 Wurli Bird Jean Martyn Blackpool Tower, The Wurlitzer & Me [Grosvenor CDGRS 1294] 1996 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 53:55 The White Dove Lyn Larsen Pipes And Pedals [PRS-01] From 15" Master 1973 5-24 Wurlitzer, Bray Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT 57:20 Turkey In The Straw; Chicken Reel Reginald Dixon Reginald Dixon 'at The Organ' [REXX 332] 1952 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
Royalty Wurlitzer CDs and Timothy Duckworth Tribute Start Name Artist Album Year Comments From This Moment On Declan Poole Lakeland Serenade [FTOP CD] 2018 2-7 Wurlitzer, Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Windermere; ex-Rex Cinema, Stratford, London (1934) 4:28 The Man I Love Len Rawle Lakeland Serenade [FTOP CD] 2018 2-7 Wurlitzer, Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Windermere; ex-Rex Cinema, Stratford, London (1934) 7:43 Cockney Capers Elizabeth Harrison Lakeland Serenade [FTOP CD] 2018 2-7 Wurlitzer, Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Windermere; ex-Rex Cinema, Stratford, London (1934) 10:46 Nights Of Gladness Stephen Austin Music From The Royalty [FTOP CD] 2017 2-7 Wurlitzer, Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Windermere; ex-Rex Cinema, Stratford, London (1934) 15:58 Neapolitan Serenade John Mann Music From The Royalty [FTOP CD] 2017 2-7 Wurlitzer, Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Windermere; ex-Rex Cinema, Stratford, London (1934) 19:09 In Love For The Very First Time Timothy Duckworth Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2017-11-05 2017 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 23:05 Pure Imagination Timothy Duckworth Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2017-11-05 2017 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 28:07 Land Of The Pharaohs Timothy Duckworth Concert: Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook 2017-02-19 2017 Allen Theatre 5, Lee Maloney Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL 34:20 The Only Kind Of Guy I Need Timothy Duckworth Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2013-07-21 2013 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 38:30 Too Marvellous For Words Timothy Duckworth Concert: Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook 2017-02-19 2017 Allen Theatre 5, Lee Maloney Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL 41:34 Tea For Two Timothy Duckworth Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2017-11-05 2017 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 46:33 When Sunny Gets Blue Timothy Duckworth Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2015-03-15 2015 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 50:15 The Good Old Bad Old Days Timothy Duckworth Concert: Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook 2016-02-21 2016 Allen Theatre 5, Lee Maloney Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL 53:10 The Words Are In My Heart Timothy Duckworth Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2013-07-21 proc 2013 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 57:20 Beer Barrel Polka Timothy Duckworth Concert: Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook 2017-02-19 proc 2017 Allen Theatre 5, Lee Maloney Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL
Virtual Theatre Pipes (VTPO) Start Name Artist Album Year Comments The Best is Yet To Come Tony Thomas Something Different... Something Wonderful 2008 Rodgers 360, Polo Cafe and Catering, Bridgeport area, Chicago (voiced by John Seng) 5:27 Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Chris Powell Some Enchanted Evening [PKNZ2004 cassette] 1996 Allen MDS III, Residence of Audrey & Bill Koke, Tauranga, NZ 10:03 Swanee Tom Hazleton Great Songs Of George Gershwin [Allen Organ 031-0118] 1996 3-17 Allen 13:59 Because You're Mine Ronald Curtis The Rex Sound [Dene Cassette DKA 9036] 1990 Conn 651 17:35 Ten Cents A Dance Jonas Nordwall Shades of the SF Fox... in your own music room [J. Nelson CD] 2000 4 manual, George Wright Signature Allen 21:36 I Just Don't Understand Lyn Larsen Plays The George Wright Signature Series 319 Theatre Organ [Allen Organ CD] 1999 3-19 George Wright Signature Allen, Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton, CA 26:35 Far Away Places John Clark McCall McCall Takes Davidson Live at the Gil Parsons Residence Walker Theatre Organ 29:45 My Heart Belongs To Daddy Neil Jensen Keymedia VTPO 3-11 Connoiseur VTPO 33:06 This Love Of Mine Ian McLean Ruby Tracks 2012 3-44 "Ruby" VTPO, Ian & Katie McLean Residence, New South Wales, Australia 37:43 You Oughta Be In Pictures Michael Wooldridge Virtualoso [Merlin Productions CD] 2011 Paramount 332 40:42 Rainbow on the River Dwight Beacham YouTube tracks 2013 3-25 Allen Quantum Custom, Beacham Residence 44:23 Por Una Cabeza (By A Head) Iain McGlinchey Paramount 450 2012 Paramount 450 VTPO; www.paramountorganworks.com 48:37 On The Atchison, Topeka And Santa Fe Stephen Vincent Yamaha EL90 with Paramount 450 2018 Yamaha EL90 with Paramount 450 53:50 A Cover Is Not The Book Stephen Vincent Yamaha EL90 with Paramount 450 2019 Yamaha EL90 with Paramount 450 57:06 Morton Madness Timothy Duckworth Private Tracks 2016 Allen Theatre 5 in Lee Maloney's Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL
Mother's Day 2019 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Mean Green Mother From Outer Space Trio Con Brio Pipe Organ Extravaganza 11 - Showstoppers 2007 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 5:12 This Is My Mother's Day Arnold Loxam Celebrates at the Wurlitzer Theatre Organ [OS Digital CD] 1996 3-12 Wurlitzer, North East Theatre Organ Association, Howden-Le-Wear 9:20 Pistol Packin' Mama George Wright George Wright Plays The Plummer Organ [Beldale CD] 2008 4-37 Wurlitzer, Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton, CA 11:41 My Mother's Eyes Quentin Maclean Rhapsody in Blue [Sterndale 3-CD] 1929 4-36 Christie, Regal/Odeon Cinema, Marble Arch, London 15:23 Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend; Bye Bye Baby Tom Sheen Bringin' Down The House [Concert Recording CR-0098] 2-11 (mostly) Wurlitzer, Joe & Dee Spurr Residence, Lyons, IL (installed 1967); ex-Riviera Theatre, Chicago (1920) 18:05 Si Tu Vois Ma Mère (Lonesome) Steve Schlesing Paramount 341 2019 Arranged by artist; composer: Sidney Bechet 23:21 Rhythm - And My Girl: Everything's In Rhythm With My Heart; Somebody Stole My Gal; Sweet Georgia Brown Len Rawle Len Rawle Goes North [LTOT 2-CD] 1974 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester, England 26:50 Oh! Ma-Ma (The Butcher Boy) Al Melgard At The Chicago Stadium Vol. 1 [Audio Fidelity AFSD 5886] 1958 6-51 Barton, Chicago Stadium 29:14 Songs My Mother Taught Me Robert Wolfe Friends for Life [Grasmere GRCD 56] 1993 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Norfolk 33:12 Dixon Hits No. 10, Pt. 2: Did Your Mother Come From Ireland?; When Did You Leave Heaven?; Oh, My Goodness Reginald Dixon Music Maestro Please - The Early Years [Grasmere GRCD 44] 1937 3-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; rec. 02-1937 36:31 The Girl Friend Of The Whirling Dervish Jim Riggs Real Rhythm [LP Transfer] 1985 3-13 Hybrid Wurlitzer, Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland, CA; Now 3-18 owned by Kevin King 41:00 Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm Dudley Beaven, Harry Farmer, Leo Rae (The Granada Three) Dudley Beaven at Clapham Junction [Hot Pipes HP3002] 1938 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Clapham Junction; rec 1938-39 44:14 Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child Billy Nalle Billy [Mirrosonic RM 1016] s 1964 3-22 Wurlitzer, Richard Weber Residence, Albany, NY; ex-North Park Theatre, Buffalo, NY (3-17) 46:55 I Met A Girl John Lauter ATOS 2016 Cleveland Convention Highlights 2016 3-8 Page, State Theatre, Sandusky, OH 49:37 My Best Girl Jimmy Boyce Showtime [Concert Recording CR-0129-T] 4-34 Wurlitzer, America on Wheels Arena, Alexandria, Virginia; ex-Centre Theatre, Rockefeller Center, NYC 52:05 California Girls Rob Richards Organ Stop Pizza Presents [ERB 103-CT] 4-30 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ plus Yamaha FX-20 55:15 My Beautiful Lady Leonard Leigh The Mighty Wurlitzer Remembers The Good Old Songs [RCA Victor LSP-1795] 1958 3-18 Wurlitzer, KSTP Studio, Minneapolis, ex Paramount Theatre (3-15), St. Paul; now at Phipps Performing Arts Centre, Hudson, WI 58:15 You've Got To See Mamma Ev'ry Night (Or You Can't See Mamma At All) Larry-Douglas Embury Sonic Bloom 4-42 Möller, Fox Theater, Atlanta, GA
A Milestone! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Great Day! Gaylord Carter The Mighty Wurlitzer: Music For Movie-Palace Organs [New World CD NW 227-2] 3-16 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 2:33 Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme) Christian Cartwright Tuned Up 3! [Pipes in The Peaks CD] 2019 3-18 Compton-Wurlitzer, Pipes in the Peaks, Ashbourne, Derbyshire 7:57 I Only Want To Be With You Christian Cartwright Tuned Up 3! [Pipes in The Peaks CD] 2019 3-18 Compton-Wurlitzer, Pipes in the Peaks, Ashbourne, Derbyshire 10:51 Night Train Don Johnson King Of Organ With A Beat, Vol 2 [Kandy SLP-132] Hammond plus trumpet, bass, guitars, drums 14:15 I Can't Stop Loving You Jonas Nordwall A Change of Seasons [JATOE Rialtofest 13 / 2009] 2009 4-33 Wurlitzer, Krughoff Residence, Chicago, IL 18:56 I'll Remember April Dick Hyman and His Orchestra Fabulous [Command RS862SD] 1963 Dick Hyman, Lowrey; Tony Mottola, guitar; Bob Haggart, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Bob Rosengarden & Phil Kraus, percussion 22:07 Music In May Len Rawle Rawle At The Hall [LTOT 8621] 1986 4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester 26:27 Mae Don Simmons Organ Grinder, Portland: Volume 2 [LP OGP-102] 4-42 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder, Portland, OR 29:59 May Morning John Madin At Tooting With Madin [Ventures In Sound VIS B-1] 4-14 Wurlitzer. Granada Theatre, Tooting, London 34:00 Maytime in Vienna Rob Richards and Alex-Zsolt A Change of Seasons [JATOE Rialtofest 13 / 2009] 2009 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 38:48 The Road To Paradise; Will You Remember? (Sweetheart) from Maytime Ron Rhode Deep In My Heart - Rhode Remembers Romberg [Roxy RP-108-CD] 1995 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 44:31 One Morning In May Hector Olivera Intermission At Atlanta's Fabulous Fox [Vantage VCD-6306] 1994 4-42 Möller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA 50:13 Ragamuffin Romeo Harry Farmer's Rhythm Ensemble Early Talkie Memories [Decca LF 1202] 1954 Harry Farmer, Hammond; Harry Engleman, piano; Barry Fox, guitar; Pete Troman, drums 52:40 So go to him, and say to him; Twenty Love-Sick Maidens; The Soldiers Of Our Queen (Patience); With Cat-Like Tread (The Pirates Of Penzance) Dudley Savage As Prescribed 1975-07-27 1975 3-8 Compton with Melotone, ABC/Royal Cinema, Plymouth 57:24 Seventy-Six Trombones George Wright The Wright Touch - A George Wright Pipe Organ Concert [Banda CD] 1963 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio
Off The Record Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Copenhagen Bill Vlasak Concert: Pasadena City College 1993-10-23 1993 3-23 Ross Reed Memorial Wurlitzer, Sexson Auditorium, Pasadena City College 4:14 Butterflies In The Rain Ron Curtis, Kevin Morgan Concert: State, Grays 1994 1994 3-6 Compton + Melotone, State Cinema, Grays, Essex; 12 June 1994 7:55 Lullaby of Broadway George Wright By Request Only [Banda 201901 2-CD] 1980 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ronald Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH; Concert December 8, 1980 10:40 GW's Intro to After The Lovin' George Wright By Request Only [Banda 201901 2-CD] 1980 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ronald Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH; Concert December 8, 1980 After The Lovin' George Wright By Request Only [Banda 201901 2-CD] 1980 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ronald Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH; Concert December 8, 1980 15:24 Martha George Wright By Request Only [Banda 201901 2-CD] 1980 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ronald Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH; Concert December 8, 1980 18:27 Dance Of The Blue Marionettes Howard Beaumont Concert: Town Hall Ossett 2009 2009 3-13 Compton-Christie, Ossett Town Hall, West Yorkshire 21:53 Sylvia Lyn Larsen ATOS 1999 Regional Wichita 1999 4-38 Paramount Wurlitzer, Century II, Wichita, KS (ex Paramount, New York) 25:16 Peruvian Waltz (Gaviota) Lee Erwin Concert: Providence Performing Arts Center 1986 1986 5-21 Wurlitzer, Providence Performing Arts Center, Rhode Island; formerly Loew's State Theatre; Concert September 28, 1986 28:14 We'll Be Together Again Barry Baker Concert: Bay Theatre, Seal Beach, CA 1999-01-17 1999 4-50 Wurlitzer, ex-NY Paramount Studio, Bay Theatre, Seal Beach, CA 32:31 Pavanne John Muri Marbro Theatre, Chicago 1958/59 5-21 Wurlitzer, Marbro Theatre, Chicago, IL 37:43 Vienna, City Of My Dreams Christian Cartwright Concert: Victoria Hall Saltaire 2016-03-13 2016 3-11 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire 42:34 Let 'er Go March Cliff Bingham The Cliff Bingham Concert Collection 2018 2-10 Christie, Baptist Church, Epping, NSW, Australia 46:38 When It's Sleepy Time Down South Jim Riggs Concert: Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara 1992 4-27 Robert Morton - Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara; ex 1929 Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (4-23); 9 May 1992 51:26 When The Saints Go Marching in Mark Herman Concert: Long Island University Gymnasium 2017 2017 4-26 Wurlitzer, Long Island University Gymnasium, NY (formerly Brooklyn Paramount Theatre); final concert before theatre restored to performing arts centre 54:49 You And The Night And The Music Tom Hazleton Concert: Radio City Music Hall 1973 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York 59:27 Blackpool Belle; It's A Long Way To Tipperary; Bring Me Sunshine; Toot Toot Tootsie, Goodbye Peter Jebson Concert: Victoria Hall Saltaire 2016-07-10 2016 3-11 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorks
Two new CDs Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Avalon Vic Hammett Pipin' Hot! from the Cap'ns Galley [Doric 1401] 1978 4-18 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City CA; ex-1926 Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA 3:50 Secret Love Pierre Fracalanza Concert: Colonial, Phoenixville 2017-11-19 2017 3-24 Wurlitzer, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA 8:03 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea Howard Beaumont Sunderland Revisited [HB 111] 2019 3-9 Compton, Community Hall, Ryhope, Sunderland 12:03 Morning Has Broken Howard Beaumont Sunderland Revisited [HB 111] 2019 3-9 Compton, Community Hall, Ryhope, Sunderland 15:51 The Object Of My Affection Paul Quarino Heads The Bill at the Orpheum [Doric DO(Q) 1505] 1976 4-22 Robert Morton, Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA 19:42 Tennessee Waltz Dan Bellomy ATOS 2001 Indianapolis 2001 2-11 Page-Wurlitzer, Hedback Theatre, Indianapolis, IN; 20 August 2001 24:13 Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Quentin Maclean Rhapsody in Blue [Sterndale 3-CD] 1930 4-36 Christie, Regal/Odeon Cinema, Marble Arch, London 32:17 The Minor Drag David Gray Eighty Shades of Gray [dg0001] 2018 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 36:33 Send In The Clowns David Gray Eighty Shades of Gray [dg0001] 2018 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 42:35 Tea For Two Leroy Lewis NY Paramount Jam Session 1964 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York, NY 46:27 Girl Talk John Seng Johnny Seng Volume 2 [Concert Recording CR-0170] 4-24 Howell-Wurlitzer, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL 49:56 My One And Only Love Brian Sharp Sharp's The Word [OS Digital OS203] 1993 3-14 Christie, Sandford Park, Dorset 53:12 Von der Isar bis zur Donau 1 Teil (From the Isar to the Danube) Marcel Palotti (Ernst Fischer), Orchestre Mascotte (=Wiener Boheme) Odeon O-31568 1939 Unspecified organ; Be 12437; June 1939 56:26 March For A Great Day Billy Nalle The Wizard Of The Organ [Concert Recordings CR-0043] 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI
ATOS Convention 2019 Rochester Organs Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Cumana Hector Olivera Pieces of Dreams [EAR 10240] 1974 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester 3:59 Dainty Miss Rob Calcaterra At The RTOS Theater Organ [S & B 10101] 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester 6:44 Moonlight In Vermont Lance Luce Lance Luce Plays Rochester Live [RTOS 012] 2000 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester 10:17 Honeymoon Hotel Ty Woodward Plays The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ at the Auditorium Theatre [LP TWP-200] 1986 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester 13:10 Holiday Tom Grierson Plays Palace Favorites [RTOS013] 1963 4-21 Wurlitzer, RKO Palace Theater, Rochester, NY (1928 to 1965); now in Auditorium Theatre as 4-23 17:13 So in Love Jonathan Ortloff, Allan Ward Clang Clang Clang 2009 4-23 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY, plus Allan Ward (drums) on selected tracks 22:23 Cuanto Le Gusta (La Parranda) Frank Olsen Frank Olsen's Tricky Fingers [EAR 10261] 1975 3-16 Wurlitzer, Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY 25:34 Choristers' Waltz Winifrea Yours Musically [Custom Audio CA-76829] 1976 3-16 Wurlitzer, Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY. Originally a 3-11, now a 3-15 29:30 Just In Time Ken Double ATOS 1994 Regional Buffalo 1994 3-20 Wurlitzer, Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY 32:41 The Lady Is A Tramp Chris Elliott Shuffle Off To Buffalo: Volume 1 [CPE CD] 1991 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, New York State 35:46 Where or When Walt Strony Concert: Shea's Buffalo 1992 1992 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, NY 41:22 On a Wonderful Day Like Today Tom Hazleton Concert: Shea's Buffalo 1988 1988 4-28 Wurlitzer (original), Shea's Buffalo Theatre, New York State 44:44 Stranger in Paradise Lyn Larsen Shea's Buffalo Theatre [Musical Contrasts CD] 1993 4-28 Wurlitzer (original), Shea's Buffalo Theatre, New York State 49:37 The Flying Ace David Peckham Electro-Pneumatic Action [Veteran Hill CD] 1992 4-20 Marr & Colton, Clemens Center, Elmira, NY 53:45 Blue Moon David Peckham Concert: Clemens Centre, Elmira - July 2018 2018 4-31 Marr & Colton, Clemens Center, Elmira, NY 58:40 Toccata on America David Peckham Concert: Clemens Centre, Elmira - July 2018 2018 4-31 Marr & Colton, Clemens Center, Elmira, NY
Midwest Organ Crawl Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Jalousie Kay McAbee Light The Lights: A Musical Tribute [DSP-1406] 1986 3-27 Wurlitzer, Avalon Theatre, Milwaukee, WI 5:04 Jeannine, I Dream Of Lilac Time Tom Hazleton ATOS 1995 Detroit 1995 3-20 Barton Hybrid, Opera House, Grand Ledge, MI; 6 July 1995 9:52 If I Were A Rich Man Tony O'Brien Redford Theatre - Various Concerts 3-10 Barton, Redford Theatre, Detroit, MI 13:11 I Will Wait For You Larry Ferrari At The Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ [Sure Volume 706] 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 17:15 Prelude to Act III of Lohengrin Jonas Nordwall ATOS 1995 Detroit 1995 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit 21:10 Warm Valley Steve Schlesing Paramount 341 2019 arr. by artist 25:54 Spanish Eyes Rick Shindell At the State Toledo Marr and Colton [Concert Recording CR-0114] 3-11 Marr and Colton, State Theatre, Toledo, OH 29:07 Three O'Clock In The Morning Virg Howard Now Is The Hour [Ohio Recording Service] 1965 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Toledo, OH; 1929-1965; 3,409 seats French Renaissance/Atmospheric by Rapp & Rapp; Final concert Sept. 28, 1965 30:53 Polka Dots And Moonbeams John Lauter ATOS 2016 Cleveland Convention Highlights 2016 3-8 Page, State Theatre, Sandusky, OH 35:26 Joy To World - corrected to Joy To The Word Nathan Avakian ATOS 2016 Cleveland Preliminary 2016 3-11 Kilgen, Palace Theatre, Canton, OH 37:48 Give Me The Simple Life Bob Goldstine, Bob Ort, Dyne Pfeffenberger New Page [Cassette] 4-15 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 41:04 The Ride Of The Valkyries Dave Wickerham Steppin' Out To The Rialto 1997 4-27 Barton Grande, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; original 4-21 46:44 Unchained Melody Kay McAbee Light The Lights: A Musical Tribute [DSP-1406] 1992 3-30 Hybrid, Congress Theatre, Chicago, IL; owned by Freddie Arnish and Art Fike 50:47 Zambesi Leon Berry Giant Wurlitzer Pipe Organ Vol. 1 [Audio Fidelity AFSD 2858] 1956 3-12 Wurlitzer, Hub Rollerskate Rink, Chicago, IL 54:01 Luckiest Man In The World Clark Wilson ATOS 2004 Milwaukee 2004 3-40 Kimball, Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee, WI; Saturday, July 3 2004; Vornado Radio Show with Jack Bethards 57:58 Little Rock Getaway Barry Baker ATOS 2000 Milwaukee 2000 3-14 Wurlitzer, Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
Turn On The Hot Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Hot Dog Jim Riggs Singin' In The Bathtub 1989 4-21 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; extended Publix Wurlitzer 3:36 Le Jazz Hot! Walt Strony A Kautz Family Collection [Kautz Ironstone Vineyards KS-2] 1997 3-15 Robert Morton, Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys, CA; ex-Alhambra Theatre, Sacramento 7:19 By The Fireside Jim Roseveare Tribute [Cambria CD-1040] 1971 4-37 Kimball, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles ; Largest made; rec live October 1971 10:54 Turn On The Heat Lyn Larsen Concert: Pasadena City College 1994 1994 3-23 Wurlitzer, City College, Pasadena, CA; 30th Anniversary of Performing; 17 December 1994 13:42 Warm All Over Rex Koury Yours Sincerely [NCR 12-994] 4-22 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA 17:22 Hot Toddy Eddie Osborn Fabulous Eddie - Just For Kicks [Replica LP] 4-24 Wurlitzer, Replica Studio, Des Plaines, IL (William Huck) 20:36 Red Hot Mama Jerry Nagano Pipe Organ Extravaganza 15 - Big Band Swing 2011 4-27 Barton Grande, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; Saturday, April 30, 2011 25:35 Selections from Red, Hot And Blue George Wright Red, Hot, And Blue [Banda CD] 1985 Hollywood Philharmonic Organ 35:38 Heat Wave Mark Herman ATOS Convention 2012 (Los Angeles) [ATOS - 2 CD] 2012 5-28 Moller, Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, California 38:53 Chariots of Fire Tom Hazleton The Pipes of Hollywood [Pro-Arte CD] 1988 4-36 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, CA 42:59 I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm Jesse Crawford Poet at the Pipe Organ plays the Melodies of Irving Berlin [Decca DL8565] 1958 4-?? Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA 45:17 Ritual Fire Dance Keith Chapman The Armory Organ [Stentorian SP-1735] 1972 3-13 Wurlitzer, Grays Armory, Cleveland OH; formerly Warner Theatre, Erie, PA 48:19 El Choclo (Kiss of Fire) Donald MacKenzie Wurlitzer Fanfare [Burtey Fen BFC 003] 2004 2-10 Wurlitzer, Burtey Fen Collection, Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire; ex Gaumont, Exeter, enlarged from 6 ranks 51:26 I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire Chris McPhee Concert Hits 1995 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Canterbury, NSW; ex 1928 Sydney Capitol Theatre 3-15 54:28 Hot Pipes, Pt 1 & 2: The Toy Trumpet; I'm Getting Sentimental Over You; The Snake Charmer; Greenwich Witch; Twilight In Turkey; Serenade For A Wealthy Widow Jim Riggs On The Air [2-CD] 2003 4-29 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Capri Theatre, Goodwood, Adelaide, SA
New Releases and Old Masters Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Bridge Too Far Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 3:25 Her Name is Mary Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex 8:45 Jeepers Creepers Alex Jones ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-19 Wurlitzer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, CA; concert June 30, 2018 11:55 Love Live Forever Ron Rhode ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-27 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; concert June 30, 2018 17:05 I'm In Love Again Pierre Fracalanza ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 3-26 Wurlitzer, Trousdale Castle, Placentia, CA; concert June 29, 2018 20:29 Not While I'm Around David Gray ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA; concert July 2, 2018 25:42 Cuban Pete Justin LaVoie ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4-26 Wurlitzer, Vic Lopez Auditorium, High School, Whittier, CA; concert July 2, 2018 28:27 Ronde Francaise Brett Valliant ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2-CD 2018 4m Kimball (4,102 pipes), Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Los Angeles, CA; concert July 1, 2018 32:40 The Song Is You Ashley Miller Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 2-12 Wurlitzer, Carnegie Hall Cinema, New York City, NY 37:34 Limehouse Blues Don Baker Theatre Organ Greats [Aurum 0003] 1982 4-34 Wurlitzer, Fisher Theatre, Detroit, MI 41:14 Inspiration Ann Leaf Spectacular Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1609] 1965 3-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio. North Hollywood, CA (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa 45:00 Raymond overture Robinson Cleaver Aria ad Astra [AK Records 7709] 1977 3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987) 51:46 Narcissus Reginald Porter-Brown An Album Of Evergreens [Gemini GM 2021] 2 1973 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 55:37 Cecilia George Blackmore Double Feature [Studio Republic SRLP 5006] 1964 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England 58:30 Chicken Reel Reginald Dixon Presenting... Reginald Dixon [Columbia SCX1428] 1962 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
Christmas Cheer 2018 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Parade Of The Tin Soldiers Reginald Dixon Contrasts - The Organists 1947 3-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; 16 Apr 1935 3:14 Do You Hear What I Hear? Justin T. Stahl Christmas on the Circle 2015 3-24 Wurlitzer, Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN 5:14 The First Noel Buddy Cole Pipes And Chimes For Christmas [Columbia Harmony HS-11198] 1958 Harmony reissue in 1966 of original Columbia CL-1224/CS-8032 of October, 1958 8:19 Swinging Sleigh Bells Nigel Ogden A Wurlitzer Christmas Celebration [OS Digital OS210] 1994 4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; formerly Paramount/Odeon, Manchester 10:27 Cloud 99 (aka When A Child Is Born) (aka Soleado) Arnold Loxam In Concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ at Thursford [Thursford TE01] 1977 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Norfolk, England; ex Paramount/Odeon Leeds 14:02 Joy To The World Jonas Nordwall A Unit Orchestra Christmas [NORCAL CD] 2010 4-36 Wurlitzer, Community Center, Berkeley, CA 17:10 Winter Wonderland; Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Lew Williams Holiday Pipes [OSP CD] 2003 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ 19:32 Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow Tom Hazleton Pacem In Terris 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City, CA; ex- Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA (4-18 Wurlitzer); First Christmas album recorded early 70s 22:50 Silver Bells; Silver And Gold Melissa Ambrose Eidson Concert: Redford Theatre, Detroit, MI - 2017 2017 3-10 Barton, Redford Theatre, Detroit, MI; Christmas show 2017 28:01 We Three Kings Lorin Whitney Lorin Whitney Plays Christmas Carols [Sacred LPS-4018] 4-?? Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studios, Glendale, CA 30:17 Little Red Monkey Hector Olivera Pieces of Dreams [EAR 10240] 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester 32:38 Here We Come A-Caroling Tom Hoehn It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Manasota TOS CD] 4-32 J. Tyson Forker Memorial Wurlitzer, Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL 35:27 Nightmare Before Christmas John Ledwon Magic! The Music Of The Mouse 2005 4-52 Wurlitzer, Ledwon Residence, Agoura, CA 41:07 Savoy Christmas Medley Ena Baga Joy To The World [Concert Recordings CR-E021] 3-9 Compton plus fanfare trumpet, Abbey Hall, Abingdon, Berks 47:00 Toyland John McCall Christmas with the Walker on Willow Street 2015 Walker Digital RTO 3-35; Residence of Bucky Reddish and James Thrower, Atlanta, GA 50:54 Christmas Dream Phil Kelsall A Wurlitzer Christmas [Crimson CRIMCD183] 1998 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 53:04 Gene Autry: Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer; He's A Chubby Little Fellow; Christmas Card To Mother; Santa, Santa, Santa Ron Rhode Christmas Magic [Roxy RP-106-CD] 1993 4-27 Wurlitzer, 'Private Collector'; ex Minnesota Theatre, Minneapolis 4-20 (demolished 1959) 58:48 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Bob Ralston It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Ralston Concerts CD] 1992 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
The World of Disney Music Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Mickey Mouse March George Wright Chicago Two [Banda CD] 1979 4-27 Wurlitzer, Chicago Theatre 1:56 Bella Notte Rob Richards Now Playing - Rob Richards at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ 4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA 5:11 I Wanna Be Like You Chris McPhee Polished Pipes 1994 4-24 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Capri Theatre, Adelaide 7:45 A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes Jim Orcutt In The Round [Concert Recording CR-0041-T] 3-10 Robert Morton, Christian Crusade Auditorium, Tulsa, OK; ex-suburban theatre, Steubenville, OH 12:21 Pinocchio Selection, Pt 1: I've Got No Strings; Little Wooden Head; Give A Little Whistle; Turn On The Old Music Box Reginald Foort Plays The Möller Theatre Organ [Piping Hot CD] 1940? 5-27 Travelling Möller 16:03 Pinocchio Selection, Pt 2: When You Wish Upon A Star; Three Cheers For Everything; Hi Diddle Dee Dee Reginald Foort Plays The Möller Theatre Organ [Piping Hot CD] 1940? 5-27 Travelling Möller 19:17 Baia Ed Gress Concert: Metropolitan Theatre, Boston 1958 1958 4-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA 22:34 Snow White and The Seven Dwarves Pt 1: Whistle While You Work; I'm Wishing; Heigh-Ho Dudley Beaven Dudley Beaven at Clapham Junction [Hot Pipes HP3002] 1938 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Clapham Junction; rec 1938-39 26:13 Sooner Or Later [Song Of The South website] Bill Vlasak An Hour With Bill [WJV CD] 2002 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; then to Roaring 20s Pizza & Pipes, Ellenton, FL (Original 4-20, Paramount Oakland) 29:58 Chim Chim Cher-ee Byron Melcher Pipe Power [Concert Recording CR-0099] 1972 4-27 Wurlitzer, Harvey Heck Residence, Tarzana, CA; based on 3-14 Wurlitzer, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood 33:29 Can You Feel The Love Tonight? Robert Wolfe Everything's In Rhythm [Grasmere GRCD 69] 1995 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Thursford Green, Norfolk 37:57 Just Can't Wait To Be King Len Rawle Magische Melodien 2007 3-11 Moller, Organbuilders Laukhuff, Weikersheim, Germany; Opus 7432 (1947); originally residence of Leslie Wenman, Westcliff, South Africa 40:54 I See The Light Tom Horton Strike Up The Band 2013 2-11 Wurlitzer, Mechanical Musical Museum, Cotton, Suffolk 45:39 Let's Go Fly a Kite Dick Leibert Highlights From The Sound Of Music-Mary Poppins-My Fair Lady [RCA Victor LSP-3406] 1965 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, NYC; 2 identical consoles, 4 manuals 48:21 Scales and Arpeggios Tom Hazleton Ragtime's Greatest Hits [Pro-Arte CD] 1989 4-48 Wurlitzer, Wilcox Residence, Gig Harbor, Seattle, WA; ex Ramish Theatre, LA (some ranks from Million Dollar Wurlitzer) 52:10 Lavender Blue (Dilly Dilly) Jesse Crawford The Sound Of Jesse Crawford At The Majestic Pipe Organ [Decca DL 74028] 1961 4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA (late 1950s) 55:05 Cruella De Vil John Ledwon Magic! The Music Of The Mouse 2005 4-52 Wurlitzer, Ledwon Residence, Agoura, CA 58:23 When She Loved Me Nathan Avakian ATOS Convention 2016 (Cleveland) [ATOS 2-CD] 2016 3-11 Kilgen, Palace Theatre, Canton, OH 63:28 The Bare Necessities Lance Luce ATOS Convention 2015 (Philadelphia) [ATOS 2-CD] 2015 Allen Digital, Octave Hall, Macungie, PA
An Electrifying Halloween Start Name Artist Album Year Comments The Devil's Galop (Dick Barton Special Agent) Brian Sharp Keyboard Kaleidoscope [CD] 2010 Orla GT 9000 and Roland Fantom XR Theatre Organ in a Box 1:59 The Haunted Guitar John Kyffin At Your Request, Vol. 1 2008 Yamaha Tyros 2, Garritan Goffriller Vello, Wersi OX 7, Wersi Spectra, Technics K1000 - and Made on a Mac! 6:09 Dark Eyes George Wright, Charles Magnante Quartet Associated Program Service No. 60,862-B (Matrix No. ZZ-5100) 1950 Hammond plus combo 8:38 Old Devil Moon Earl Grant Midnight Earl [Decca DL 9201] 1958 Hammond 11:48 I Say A Little Prayer Dan Bellomy Consoles Up [Concert Recording CR-E154] Celebrity Royale 871 15:47 Echo In The Night Klaus Wunderlich Signature [Bell BLR 89117] 18:17 Satan Takes A Holiday Lenny Dee Dee Day! [Decca DL 8628] 1957 Hammond 21:27 Twilight Time Don Johnson King Of Organ With A Beat, Vol 1 [Quality V-1646] Hammond Organ Combo 24:48 Whispers In The Dark Frederick Feibel Organ Moods [Not Now 2CD625] 1958 Hammond 28:15 Blues in the Night Chris Hamalton (Harry Farmer) Music Hall Magic: The Electric Organ [FFCD 753] [1939-55] Hammond Organ with guitar and drums 31:34 Somewhere In The Night (Naked City theme) Johnny Dupont All Stops Out [Columbia CS 9350] Hammond 34:04 The Music Of The Night Pete Shaw Strictly Musicals And Films 2015 Korg PA3X76 UltimaX, Korg SP170 Piano, 20 Note Bass Pedal System 36:05 Teufelstanz (Devils' Dance) Klaus Wunderlich An Evening With Klaus Wunderlich [Not Now NOT2CD640] 41:50 Cool Pipes Bill Thomson Plays The Baldwin 46 [Lift 1001] Baldwin 46; Milt Holland, percussion 44:08 Domino Dick Balsano Ricardo - Organ and Piano - Just For You [Concert Recording CR-E073] Hammond 47:21 Passing Breeze John Mann Some Enchanted Evening 2012 Eminent 2000 Grand Theatre organ, Technics PX 30 digital piano and Conn 652 51:32 Sing, Sing, Sing Dick Hyman The Memory Lane Organ Plays 101 All-Time Favorites [Reader's Digest 4-CD] 1992 Baldwin Organ 55:52 Take The 'A' Train Harry Stoneham The Memory Lane Organ Plays 101 All-Time Favorites [Reader's Digest 4-CD] 1992 Lowrey Organ 59:07 Twelfth Street Rag Don Johnson King Of Organ With A Beat, Vol 2 [Kandy SLP-132] Hammond plus trumpet, bass, guitars, drums
Latest library additions (just a few!) Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Bill Vlasak At The Paramount [WJV 101] 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN 2:03 Stardust George Wright King George [Banda CD 201803] 1952 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York, NY 5:54 Makin' Whoopee George Wright King George [Banda CD 201803] 1950 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York, NY 9:10 Beautiful Dreamer Gerald Shaw Beautiful Dreamer [Society SOC 909] 1965 5-17 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London 12:46 Festival Of The Flowers Korla Pandit Latin Holiday [Fantasy 3284] 1960 16:25 Little Serenade William Davies Every Night Is Music Night [Acorn CF 250] 1974 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester, England 20:12 South America, Take It Away The Organ, The Dance Band and Me Parlophone F 2266 1948 Harry Kaye, vocal 23:33 Serenade In Blue Perry Burgette, Trio Organ In The Modern Manner [Bell SBLP-36] 1961 3-14 Kimball, Roxy Theatre Lobby, New York 27:07 Twinkle Toes Helen Westbrook Helen's Holiday [Replica 33x512 - 10"] 4-20 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Chicago 29:54 Street Scene Ann Leaf Live In Concert at the Orpheum Majestic Pipe Organ [Doric DO 1414] 1978 3-13 Wurlitzer, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, Canada; Concert on 11 & 12 February, 1978 37:37 Melody Of Love Stanfield Holiday Interval Time [Planet PZ003 45EP] 1955 4-19 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Hoyt's Regent, Melbourne, Australia 40:57 Tritsch Tratsch Polka Maria Kumagai Music From Song Of Norway [Sunrise SR-1002] Rodgers 340 43:31 Tiddley Om Pom; Morning Promenade Phil Kelsall Come Dancing At The Tower Ballroom 2015 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 47:06 It's A Grand Night For Singing Bill Thomson Plays Music Of Rodgers And Hammerstein [Pacifica P-2003] 1957 2-10 Wurlitzer, Armin H "Bud" Wittenberg, Jr. Residence, Beverly Hills, CA; ex-Manchester Theatre, Los Angeles, augmented with parts from the Lincoln Theatre, Los Angeles 50:23 Non Dimenticar Ashley Miller The Famous Radio City Music Hall Organ - Sony CD 1960 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, NYC, NY 54:16 Samum Arnold Loxam Mr. Music [Bandleader BB15] 2002 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire 60:56 (What Are You Waiting For) Mary? George Wright Tribute To Jesse Crawford [Banda BA 42001] 2000 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio; originally issued on Dot in 1965
No theme... just great music! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments You Came A Long Way From St. Louis Barry Baker A Barry Baker Concert [BLB CD] 1999 4-36 Wurlitzer, Ronald Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH 2:41 Old Cape Cod Bill Vlasak Music! Music! Music! [WJV Productions CD] 1996 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; then to Roaring 20s Pizza & Pipes, Ellenton, FL (Original 4-20, Paramount Oakland) 7:02 The Carioca Ashley Miller An Evening For Members Only, Vol. 1 [RCA Custom 826D-102] 1967 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 10:05 Memories of You David Hamilton Plays The Mighty Wurlitzer [Concert Recording CR-0047-T] 1968 3-10 Wurlitzer (Style 220), New Victoria (Gaumont) Cinema, Bradford, Yorkshire 14:38 Poodle in the Park Stanley Wyllie Fascinatin' Rhythm [COS Cassette 122] 4-10 Compton, Ritz Cinema, Belfast; opened 1936 Harold Ramsay, removed 1972 after flooding 17:37 Gone With The Wind Selections Dennis James At The Ohio Theatre 4-34 Robert Morton, Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH 26:13 My Best Girl Stan Kann Michigan Public Radio 1970 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; recorded by Jerry Alexander April 1970 29:01 Shaking The Blues Away Barry Baker ATOS 1993 Regional Twin Cities Spree 1993 3-12 Hybrid, Metropolitan Community Church, Minneapolis, MN; 17 October 1993 31:24 Live For Life (Vivre pour Vivre) Vic Hammett Wurlitzer 69 [Philips Stereo LP] 1968 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; recorded on Vic's second Australian visit 34:55 The Legend Of The Glass Mountain Joseph Seal The Mighty Wurlitzer 2 [Castle CD] 1994 3-12 Wurlitzer plus grand piano, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx; ex-Regal, Kingston-upon-Thames (2445 seats) 38:08 The Birth Of The Blues Leonard Leigh The Mighty Wurlitzer and The Roaring Hi-Fi 20s [RCA Victor Tape] 1958 3-18 Wurlitzer, KSTP Studio, Minneapolis, ex Paramount Theatre (3-15), St. Paul; now at Phipps Performing Arts Centre, Hudson, WI 42:09 Washington and Lee Swing Dick Leibert Leibert Takes Richmond [Westminster WST 15009] 1956 4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA 46:50 That Naughty Waltz Paradise Island Trio 78 rpm Unknown organ and organist 50:04 Grandpa's Spells Donna Parker Then And Now [E-1523CD] 1987 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; then to Roaring 20s Pizza & Pipes, Ellenton, FL (Original 4-20, Paramount Oakland) 52:28 Edelma Tom Hazleton The Alabama Wurlitzer [Alabama Chapter CD] 2002 4-28 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; recorded on playback system in concert September 16, 2001 55:56 Fantaisie-Impromptu; I'm Always Chasing Rainbows Jelani Eddington An Evening At The Tennessee [RJE CD] 2007 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
Latin-American Fun! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Congos Panameños (Panama) Leroy Lewis Panama [EARSA 1001-S] 3-15 Wurlitzer, Thomas & Edith Reidel residence, Bethlehem, PA; combo of a 3-11 and a 3-15 ex-Stanley Theatre, Camden, NJ; dubbed in rhythm from Mario Fabrega and His Band 3:28 La Rosita Everett Nourse, Frank Denke Who? The Key Masters [Doric 1402] 1978 Rodgers 36-E (Rodgers Organ Studio, San Francisco); Style O Steinway Grand piano 7:13 Choo Choo Samba Jackie Brown Those Were The Days 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Cinema, Tooting, London 10:05 Dansero David Shepherd Shepherd's Delight [COS CD 125] 2001 3-21 Compton, David Shepherd Residence, Holbeach, Lincolnshire 13:14 España Cañi Chris Elliott Shuffle Off To Buffalo: Volume 1 [CPE CD] 1991 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, New York State 17:42 Blue Bayou Jonas Nordwall ATOS 1987 Los Angeles 1987 5-28 Moller, Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA 22:07 Anna George Wright Volume 4 - George Wright Encores 1956 5-21 Wurlitzer, Richard Vaughn Studio, Hollywood, California 25:24 Cuban Cutie John Seng The Song Is Ended [Pipe Organ Presentations CD] 4-19 Howell-Wurlitzer, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL 29:37 Let The Heartaches Begin Len Rawle Shimmering Splendour [EMI SCX 6314] 1969 4-20 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts 32:12 Al Di La Leroy Lewis Panama [EARSA 1001-S] 3-15 Wurlitzer, Thomas & Edith Reidel residence, Bethlehem, PA; combo of a 3-11 and a 3-15 ex-Stanley Theatre, Camden, NJ; dubbed in rhythm from Mario Fabrega and His Band 36:20 Cachita Three Suns The Things I Love in Hi-Fi [RCA Victor LSP 1543] 1957 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, NY; Alfredo Mendez (Fred Mendelsohn) 39:44 Adios Mexico Gerald Shaw Fanfare [Concert Recording CR-0017] 1970 5-17 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London 42:46 Under The Sea Charlie Balogh A Night At Organ Stop [OSP CD] 2000 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ 46:58 Can't Take My Eyes Off You Jack Gustafson Once Upon A Time [Pipe Organ Presentations POP 127] 2007 4-18 Wurlitzer Cap'ns Galley, Redwoond City, CA; formerly Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA 50:29 Quando, Quando, Quando Howard Beaumont Trio COS Northern Convention 2012 2012 3-11 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire 54:55 Hernando's Hideaway Tony Fenelon Pipes In Rhythm [Concept Records Productions LP] 1976 2-12 Wurlitzer, Pulteney Grammar School, Adelaide; ex-Regent Theatre, Sydney then ex-Plaza Theatre, Melbourne
Requests and Another New CD! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Siboney Buddy Nolan Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 1956 4-15 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 3:25 Last Night When We Were Young Buddy Nolan Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 1956 4-15 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 6:38 Thou Swell Buddy Nolan Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 1956 4-15 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 9:05 The Moon Was Yellow (And The Night Was Young) Kenneth Lane (Ashley Miller) You're On My Mind [RKO SLP-1003] 1960 4-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA; [Originally released as "Organ Magic" TOPS L 1707 - "At the Mighty Palace Theatre Pipe Organ"]; AKA Ashley Miller 12:02 Moonglow Christian Cartwright Tuned Up 2! [Pipes In The Peaks CD] 2007 3-15 Compton-Wurlitzer, Pipes in the Peaks, Ashbourne, Derbyshire 15:22 I've Told Ev'ry Little Star Bill Vlasak Encore 2007 4-42 Wurlitzer, Roaring 20s Pizza and Pipes, Ellenton, FL 18:40 Good Morning Simon Gledhill ATOS 2017 Tampa CD1 2017 4-32 Wurlitzer, Grace Church, Sarasota, FL; July 4, 2017 22:48 Sugar Blues Father Jim Miller ATOS 1995 Regional Portland proc 1995 3-18 Kimball, Cleveland High School, Portland, OR; 14 October 1995 27:12 Runnin' Wild! Don Simmons Big Band Jazz [Gamba D-1015] 1965 4-18 Wurlitzer, Oaks Park Roller Rink, Portland, OR; ex-Broadway Theatre, Portland (removed 1955) 29:53 I Wanna Be Loved by You George Wright The Roaring 20's [Doric DO 1418] 1959 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA; Doric album released in 1970 32:17 Park Avenue Fantasy Rob Richards, Ralph Wolf Together Again... For The Very First Time 4-74 Wurlitzer & Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA 40:00 I'm Thru With Love Lyn Larsen Vintage Classics Vol 2 - That Certain Hour [Musical Contrasts CD] 1976 4-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Auburn Springs, MD 45:11 Sweet Georgia Brown Rob Calcaterra At The RTOS Theater Organ [S & B 10101] 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester 48:59 Liebestraum, No 3 Joseph Seal The Mighty Wurlitzer [Castle CD] 3-12 Wurlitzer plus grand piano, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx; ex-Regal, Kingston-upon-Thames (2445 seats) 52:42 Sweet Sue - Just You Gerald Shaw Plays Home and Away [Audicord CD of Carwal LPs] 1964 5-17 Compton plus Melotone, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square. London 55:11 La Cumparsita Jimmy Boyce Showtime [Concert Recording CR-0129-T] 4-34 Wurlitzer, America on Wheels Arena, Alexandria, Virginia; ex-Centre Theatre, Rockefeller Center, NYC 57:07 By the Beautiful Sea George Wright Volume Three - The Genius of George Wright [Banda CD] 1958 5-21 Wurlitzer, Richard Vaughn Residence; ex Paradise Theatre, Chicago; more recently Bill Brown Residence
New CDs from ATOS 2018 Pasadena Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Nickel In The Slot Dave Wickerham One Hour With You [WS-105] 2018 3-21 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Unks Residence, Erie, PA 3:35 One Hour With You; I've Found A Million Dollar Baby Dave Wickerham One Hour With You [WS-105] 2018 3-21 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Unks Residence, Erie, PA 9:27 Dancing Queen Zach Frame It's About Time 2018 3-30 Wurlitzer, Organ Piper Pizza, Milwaukee, WI; console from Seneca Theatre, Buffalo, NY; www.C-2productions.com 14:06 How Far I'll Go Zach Frame It's About Time 2018 3-30 Wurlitzer, Organ Piper Pizza, Milwaukee, WI; console from Seneca Theatre, Buffalo, NY; www.C-2productions.com 17:12 For All The Saints Tom Hazleton The Alabama Wurlitzer At It's Best (Alabama Chapter 2-CD) 1986 4-20 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL 23:16 Stars Fell On Alabama Tom Hazleton The Alabama Wurlitzer At It's Best (Alabama Chapter 2-CD) 1986 4-20 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL 27:50 Voices of Spring Justin LaVoie Concert: Fox Theatre, St. Louis 2017 2017 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; concert August 13, 2017 35:38 Stardust Dave Wickerham Concert: Fox Theatre, St. Louis 2017 2017 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; concert August 13, 2017 39:20 Nagasaki Mark Herman Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 2018 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 42:58 Showboat: Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man Mark Herman Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 2018 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 46:57 Illusion Richard Hills Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 2018 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 53:37 I Like America [Ace of Clubs] Richard Hills Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 2018 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 58:18 Stompin' At The Savoy Mark Herman Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 2018 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN
Tribute to Ron Rhode on his Retirement For anyone wishing to purchase Ron Rhode's CDs, from what I saw at the ATOS convention, there are still stocks of some: contact Ron by email: azroxy@cox.net Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Strike Up The Band Ron Rhode Organ Stop Pizza Presents Ron Rhode [OSP-102] 1976 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ; ex-Fox Theatre, Denver 4:25 Can You Read My Mind? Ron Rhode Who? [OSP 105] 1977 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 7:46 Nobody To Love Ron Rhode At The Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ [LP B77-044] 1978 5-34 Wurlitzer, Bill Brown Residence, Phoenix, AZ 11:20 The Best Of Times Ron Rhode The Best Of Times [OSP Cassette ERB 101-CT] 1983 4-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 14:13 Similau Ron Rhode Wake Up And Live [Cassette] 1984 2-12 Wurlitzer, Vandiver Residence, Mesa, AZ; ex-Apollo Theatre, Harlem, New York, NY 18:23 Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Ron Rhode The Byrd Sings [Virginia Theatre Organ Society CD] 1989 4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA 22:18 I've Gotta Be Me Ron Rhode Collage [Roxy RP-101-CD] 1989 4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 26:46 I Love A Piano Ron Rhode Unforgettable [Roxy RP-102-CD] 1989 4-27 Wurlitzer, Residence of 'Private Collector'; ex Minnesota Theatre 4/20 30:08 The Oceana Roll Ron Rhode Cornsilk [Roxy RP-103-CD] 1991 3-14 'Rhinestone' Barton, RKO Iowa Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA 32:18 The Words are in My Heart Ron Rhode Please [Roxy RP-104-CD] 1992 4-27 Wurlitzer, Private Residence; ex-Minnesota Theatre, Minneapolis, MN 36:54 Hands Across The Sea Ron Rhode Steppin' On The Ivories [Roxy RP-105-CD] 1992 4-32 Kimball, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA (1903); Not original, now removed 41:13 Zing-Zing, Zoom-Zoom Ron Rhode Deep In My Heart - Rhode Remembers Romberg [Roxy RP-108-CD] 1995 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 43:56 I Fall To Pieces Ron Rhode Butterflies In The Rain [Roxy RP-109-CD] 1996 4-22 Wurlitzer, Hochmuth-Stankey Residence, New Lenox, IL; ex Oriental Theatre 4-14, Mattapan Square, Boston (1930) 48:01 Swing Mister Charlie Ron Rhode This'll Make You Whistle [Roxy RP-110-CD] 1997 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 50:03 (Give Me The) Moon Over Brooklyn Ron Rhode At The Shanklin Conference Center Wurlitzer [Roxy RP-112-CD] 2000 4-34 Wurlitzer, Shanklin Center, Groton, MA; Console from Metropolitan Th, Boston, MA; Core pipework from the Palace Th, Cleveland, OH 54:23 Molly: An Irish Love Song Ron Rhode Thine Alone: The Music Of Victor Herbert [Roxy RP-115-CD] 2004 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington IL 57:48 Ma Belle Ron Rhode Home [Roxy RP-117-CD] 2008 3-23 Wurlitzer, Rhode Residence, Phoenix, AZ; Organ and Steinway Aeolian DuoArt roll duet 61:04 When The Midnight Choo-Choo Leaves For Alabam Ron Rhode Arizona Stars [Roxy RP-116-CD] 2004 3-30 Wurlitzer, Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix (not original) Close out music: The Darktown Strutters' Ball - 5-34 Wurlitzer, Bill Brown Residence, Phoenix, AZ
The British Invasion Start Name Artist Album Year Comments From Russia With Love John Seng The Mundelein Organ Revisited [Pipes and Palaces CD] 1965 4-19 Howell-Wurlitzer, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL 3:03 Goldfinger Robinson Cleaver 8 Ways [Concert Recording CR-0096] 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London 6:17 The Jazz Master Jelani Eddington ATOS 2016 Cleveland Convention Highlights 2016 3-20 Wurltzer, Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield, OH 9:40 Someday I'll Find You Dudley Savage Plays The St. John Vianney, Clayhall Compton [Cassette DS6] 3-7 Compton, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex; ex-Ritz Cinema, Nuneaton, Warwickshire 12:37 I Want To Hold Your Hand Len Rawle Shimmering Splendour [EMI SCX 6314] 1969 4-20 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts 15:16 I Can Give You The Starlight Vic Hammett A Buckingham Special (Concert Recording CR-O006) 1966 3-10 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Buckingham; mainly ex-Metropole, Victoria, plus Regent, Stamford Hill and Gaumont, Watford 19:50 By The Blue Hawaiian Waters: The Hula Dancer; The Kanaka Lover Appears; The Song Of The Hula Girl; Dance Of The Betrothal Ceremony Reginald Foort Keep Smiling [EMI World Record Club SH338] 4-36 Christie, Regal/Odeon Cinema, Marble Arch, London 24:47 If Love Were All Bill Vlasak Concert: Pasadena City College 23-10-1993 1993 3-23 Ross Reed Memorial Wurlitzer, Sexson Auditorium, Pasadena City College 28:31 Bats in the Belfry Reginald Porter-Brown Cinema Organ Encores Vol 33 (In Australia) [Deroy 1020] 2-11 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Marrickville, Sydney 31:36 Love Me Little, Love Me Long Len Rawle Tonawanda [Concert Recording CR-0082-T] 1970 4-24 Wurlitzer Opus 1968, Ex-Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London; Rawle Residence, Chorleywood Hertfordshire 35:05 Oliver Selections; Food, Glorious Food; Oliver!; Where Is Love?; Consider Yourself Robert Wolfe Everything's In Rhythm [Grasmere GRCD 69] 1995 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Thursford Green, Norfolk 41:51 On This Night Of A Thousand Stars Rex Koury At The Forum [HMR Productions 1281] 4-24 Robert Morton, Broome Center for the Performing Arts (Forum Theatre), Binghamton, NY; ex-American Theatre, Denver (1922-1930); ex-Alma Temple, Pillar of FIre Church 45:15 With One Look Nicholas Martin Music from the Shows 2004 3-19 Wurlitzer, Turner's Musical Merry-Go-Round, Northampton 48:38 When I'm Sixty-Four Charlie Balogh That's Entertainment [OSP CD] 2001 4-73 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ; ex-Denver Theatre, Denver, CO 3-15 Wurlitzer 51:47 When The Guards Are On Parade Horace Finch Cinema Organ Encores Vol 17 [Deroy 950 Reprocessed Stereo] 3-13 Wurlitzer, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool 54:40 Among My Souvenirs Kay McAbee Light The Lights: A Musical Tribute [DSP-1406] 1971 3-19 Uniphone, Rivoli Theatre, Indianapolis, IN 58:53 633 Squadron Stephen Foulkes, Paul Foulkes Let's Face The Music [EVB20334CD] 2000 3-8 Wurlitzer, M-Ranch, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield; ex-Granada Theatre, Greenford; with Paul Foulkes, trumpet & flugelhorn
Those Fabulous, Foolish Foxes Start Name Artist Album Year Comments In Love For The Very First Time Simon Gledhill The Mighty Wurlitzer 1937 [AAOCCC CD] 2017 3-8 Wurlitzer, College Claparade, Geneva, Switzerland; ex-Granada Cinema, Clapham Junction, London 3:59 Alone Together Simon Gledhill The Mighty Wurlitzer 1937 [AAOCCC CD] 2017 3-8 Wurlitzer, College Claparade, Geneva, Switzerland; ex-Granada Cinema, Clapham Junction, London 8:28 No, No Nanette; Another Openin', Another Show Stan Kann Michigan Public Radio recording 1970 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; recorded by Jerry Alexander April 1970 12:45 What A Wonderful World Lew Williams Those Were The Days [Fox St. Louis Concert] 2015 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; Concert August 23, 2015, organised by Jack Moelmann 15:47 St. Louis Blues Jack Jenkins The Fabulous Fox St Louis [R841] 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO 19:05 In My Garden Gary H Phillips Concert: Fox Theatre, St. Louis 1990 1990 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO 24:07 All Of Me John Lauter Private - Detroit Fox 2004 4-36 Crawford Special Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit (1928); rec March 2004 27:17 Dancing Queen Jonas Nordwall ATOS 1995 Detroit 1995 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit 32:14 Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life Kay McAbee Misc Recordings 1982 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit 36:57 Off-n-bach-a-roll Raymond Shelley Introducing The Fantastic Raymond Shelley [Columbia CS 8393] 1961 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI 39:24 Wish Me a Rainbow Bob Van Camp The Atlanta Fox Theatre Remembers Bob Van Camp at its Mighty Moller Pipe Organ 1968 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA; recorded by Joe Patten from 1968-1972 42:07 Charlie Chaplin Medley: Tumbling Charlie; Sing A Song; Charlie's Walk Dennis James Movies At The Atlanta Fox [Atlanta Landmarks CD] 2005 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA 48:16 Moonlight in Vermont Larry-Douglas Embury The Mighty Mo and All That Jazz 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA 52:17 The Varsity Drag George Wright The Roaring 20's [Doric DO 1418] 1959 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA; Doric album released in 1970 54:05 It Must Be True Everett Nourse Memories Of The Fabulous Fox [Doric DO 1404] 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA 56:44 Linger Awhile Tiny James Memories Of The Fabulous Fox, Volume 4 [Doric DO 1406] 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA; album released 1981
20th Anniversary of the death of George Wright (May 10, 1998) George Wright albums can be purchased from www.geniusofgeorgewright.com Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Frankie and Johnny George Wright At The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ [Hamilton Stereo LP] 1964 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio 3:47 Baia George Wright Associated Program Service Transcription 61142-B 1949 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York 7:03 C'est Si Bon George Wright Home Federal Savings Program 1960s 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio 9:59 Caravan George Wright The Wright Touch [Banda CD] 1962 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio 14:18 Aggravatin' Papa, Don't You Try To Two-Time Me Georgie's Varsity Five Jazz 'N Razz Ma Tazz [Hi-Fi Stereo Tape] 1958 George Wright, Sammy Weiss, Manny Klein, Luke Rountree, Sam Chiefitz 16:59 Lovely Hula Hands George Wright Great Hawaiian Melodies [Dot DLP 25526] 1963 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio 19:40 Badinage George Wright Concert: Organ Grinder, Portland 1976-11-20 EDIT 1976 4-41 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Pizza, Portland, OR; console ex-Metropolitan Theatre, Boston 25:53 Lotus Land George Wright At The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ [Hamilton Stereo LP] 1964 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio 31:26 Stumbling George Wright, Charles Magnante Quartet Associated Program Service No. 60,891-A (Matrix No. ZZ-5336) 1949 George Wright on Hammond 32:58 This Is New George Wright Conn Radio Broadcast 4 of 8 1970s Conn 36:45 Deep Henderson George Wright This is the Theatre Organ! (Rialto Theatre, S. Pasadena) 2-10 Wurlitzer, Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA 38:58 Moanin' Low George Wright Concert: Roaring 20s, Grand Rapids 3-30 Wurlitzer, Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI 42:57 I Love a Piano George Wright Concert: Auditorium Theatre, Rochester 1972 1972 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester 46:13 Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year George Wright Gin & Tonic: Piano Cocktails [Banda CD] Piano 49:25 Good Morning Starshine George Wright Conn Radio Broadcast 1 of 8 1970s Conn 52:26 Ease on Down the Road George Wright Allen 620 Home 1975-12-13 1975 Allen 620 56:25 If I Could Be With You One Hour Tonight George Wright Home Federal Savings Program 1960s 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio
The Magic of Cole Porter Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Another Op'nin', Another Show Tony Fenelon Pipes In Rhythm [Concept Records Productions LP] 1976 2-12 Wurlitzer, Pulteney Grammar School, Adelaide; ex-Regent Theatre, Sydney then ex-Plaza Theatre, Melbourne 2:48 Let's Misbehave Bill Tandy Rialto Square Theatre 2004 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; recorded live January 11, 2004 7:38 Love For Sale Rosa Rio Everything's Coming Up Rosa [HMR 855] 1976 4-26 Wurlitzer, LIU Gymnasium, Brooklyn, NY; ex-Paramount Theatre, Brooklyn 10:47 Night And Day Kenneth Lane You're On My Mind [RKO SLP-1003] 1960 4-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA; [Originally released as "Organ Magic" TOPS L 1707 - "At the Mighty Palace Theatre Pipe Organ"]; AKA Ashley Miller 15:24 Experiment Richard Hills Hills In The Fens [COS CD 127] 2000 4-22 Compton, plus Melotone, Holbeach, Lincolnshire (David Shepherd) 18:54 Anything Goes; You're The Top; Buddie, Beware; I Get A Kick Out of You Phil Kelsall Up, Up And Away! [Grasmere CD] 1997 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 24:22 Just One Of Those Things Simon Gledhill The Fox Album [Clue CD] 1995 4-36 Crawford Special Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit (1928) 27:39 Easy To Love Chris McPhee Polished Pipes 1994 4-24 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Capri Theatre, Adelaide 31:56 Ridin' High Helen Dell At The Mission Playhouse [Malar MAS 2023] 3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 34:59 In The Still Of The Night Rex Koury In Center City [Advent Records] 4-36 Wurlitzer, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS 38:04 My Heart Belongs To Daddy Gordon Kibbee Pipe Organ Showpieces [Omegatape ST7007] 1959 5-21 Wurlitzer, Richard Vaughn Studio, Hollywood; ex-Paradise Theatre, Chicago 42:17 At Long Last Love Dick Stewart Dick Stewart Sings [Hifi Tape] 1956 Combo led by George Wright on 5-21 Wurlitzer, Vaughn Residence 45:39 I Love You Tiny James Memories Of The Fabulous Fox, Volume 3 [Doric DO 1411] 1977 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA 49:27 Don't Fence Me In Stan Kann and Ralph Wolf Anything Goes! [Piping Hot CD] 1996 3-16 Wurlitzer, San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, CA; ex Albee Theatre, Brooklyn, NY; plus grand piano on stage 53:38 It's All Right With Me George Wright The Wright Touch - A George Wright Pipe Organ Concert [Banda CD] 1963 Pasadena Studio Wurlitzer 58:04 True Love Ron Rhode Collage [Roxy RP-101-CD] 1989 4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
Spring Fever! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments New Sun In The Sky Jelani Eddington A Change of Seasons [JATOE Rialtofest 13 / 2009] 2009 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2:30 Spring Is Here Bob Wyatt The Happy Organ of Bob Wyatt [Forum SF 9023] 1959 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York - NOT 4-21 Wurlitzer, Paramount Studio, NYC (With thanks to John McCall for the correction) 5:33 Voices Of Spring Douglas Reeve Bright 'n Early [COS CD 126] 4-49 HNB Christie, Dome, Brighton 10:04 April Love Ed Gress Concert: Metropolitan Theatre, Boston 1958 1958 4-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA 13:18 April In Portugal Bill Vlasak Music! Music! Music! [WJV Productions CD] 1996 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; then to Roaring 20s Pizza & Pipes, Ellenton, FL (Original 4-20, Paramount Oakland) 15:58 I'll Remember April Bill Thomson A Quiet Evening With The Mighty Wurlitzer [Pacifica P-2001] 1956 ??/?? Wurlitzer, Armin H "Bud" Wittenberg, Jr. Residence, Beverly Hills, CA; ex-Manchester Theatre, Los Angeles, augmented with parts from the Lincoln Theatre, Los Angeles 20:23 On A Spring Note John Giacchi Keymedia VTPO 2007 3-19 Connoiseur VTPO 22:54 The Love Nest Del Castillo Pipe Dreams [Concert Recording CR-0084] 4-32 Robert Morton, Fox Theatre, San Diego, CA 26:58 Let's Fall In Love Barry Baker Midwest Fall Fling 1996 1996 3-20 Robert Morton, Van der Molen residence, Chicago, IL; 8 November 1996 29:40 April Showers Ed Gress Concert: Metropolitan Theatre, Boston 1958 1958 4-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA 32:25 Spring Fever David Peckham Electro-Pneumatic Action [Veteran Hill CD] 1992 4-20 Marr & Colton, Clemens Center, Elmira, NY 36:24 April in Paris Ken Rosen Theater Organ Idols: Reimagined [Vinyl Gold CD] 2017 2-11 Wurlitzer, Ken & Jenice Rosen Residence, Granada Hills, CA; ex-Pig 'n' Whistle Restaurant, Hollywood, CA; in the style of Buddy Cole 41:23 Tip-Toe Through The Tulips Mark Herman, David Gray Back Home Again In Indiana - ATOS 2014 2014 3-18 Barton & Allen T321Q-SP, Warren Performing Arts Centre, Indianapolis, IN 45:02 Spring Parade: When April Sings; Waltzing in the Clouds; It's Foolish but it's Fun Reginald Dixon Regal-Zonophone MR3503 1941 3-8 Compton, EMI Studio 1, Abbey Road, London 48:53 When You've Got A Little Springtime In Your Heart Dudley Savage The Tuneful 30s & 40s [Savage CD] Wyvern Organ 50:56 The Rustle Of Spring Dean Herrick Cinema Organ Encores Vol 41 [Deroy 1040] 1974 3-18 Wurlitzer, Dean Herrick Residence, Johannesburg, SA; ex-Metro Theatre (3-13), Johannesburg, South Africa 54:11 It Might As Well Be Spring Lance Luce Memories From The Senate - Live 2009 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 59:39 Wake Up And Live Lyn Larsen Pipes And Pedals [PRS-01] From 15" Master 1973 5-24 Wurlitzer, Bray Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT
China Days Start Name Artist Album Year Comments The Rickety Rickshaw Man NOT China Nights as announced George Wright Flight to Tokyo [Ad-Rhythm ARPS-7003] 1959 5-21 Wurlitzer, Richard Vaughn Studio, Hollywood, CA; ex-Paradise Theatre, Chicago 2:27 Shangri-La Bob Van Camp The Atlanta Fox Theatre Remembers Bob Van Camp at its Mighty Moller Pipe Organ 1968 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA; recorded by Joe Patten from 1968-1972 5:19 The Orient Express Jack Helyer Nottinghamshire [Concert Recording CR-0025] 1968 4-22 Conacher, Odeon (formerly Ritz) Nottingham 8:47 Chinese Serenade Ron Rhode Thine Alone: The Music Of Victor Herbert [Roxy RP-115-CD] 2004 A Suite of Serenades, 1924; 5/80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington IL 12:06 Chinatown, My Chinatown; Chinese Laundry Blues Len Rawle Pizza And Parlour [Tonawanda TWS 1003] 1976 4-20 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Chorleywood, Herts 14:21 An Eastern Romance Quentin Maclean Happy Days [Sterndale CD] 1933 4-21 Wurlitzer, Trocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London 18:15 Ching Chong The Chinaman Wyn Wade Music For Friends of Rodger Rodgers 340 21:34 Murder On The Orient Express - Theme Kevin Morgan So What's New? [OS Digital CD] 1998 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Studios Tour, Manchester; ex Gaumont (Granada) Manchester 24:29 Murder On The Orient Express - Waltz theme William Davies Theatre Organ Echoes 2: Best Of British [Organ 1st CD] 1987 3-7 Compton, Regal Cinema, Henley-on-Thames (1971 to 1986); ex-Ritz, Tunbridge Wells 28:11 In A Chinese Temple Garden Sean Henderson Plummer's Pipes [Beldale CD] 1996 4-35 Wurlitzer, Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton, CA 34:33 On A Slow Boat To China Jim Riggs Paramount On Parade [RTR 103C] 1989 4-26 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA 37:24 Echoes Of The Orient - Selection Anton and The Paramount Theatre Orchestra Anton Vol. 1: Film & Show Tunes & Medleys 1936 Reginald Foort, Compton organ; Ballet Egyptien No.2 (Luigini); Chanson Hindoue (Rimsky-Korsakov); Amina (Lincke); A Dervish Chorus (Sebek); Reincarnation Of Salome (Joyce); Warrior's (Dance from "3 African Dances" - Ring) 44:12 The Japanese Sandman Leonard MacClain Theatre Organ After Dark [Fortune Z 4057] 1960 3-15 Wurlitzer, Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, PA 47:19 Veil Dance Lyn Larsen Paradise [Musical Contrasts CD] 1994 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 52:22 Chu Chin Chow - Selection John Mann Curtain Up, It's Showtime [Grosvenor CD] 2000 3-20 Compton/Christie, Portslade Town Hall, Sussex; 9-R Christie from Queen's Cinema, Cricklewood; 10-R Compton ex Regal/ABC, Ilford; 10-R Christie, Castle Cinema, Mertha Tydfil
This 'n' That Start Name Artist Album Year Comments It's Only a Paper Moon Ken Rosen Theater Organ Idols: Reimagined [Vinyl Gold CD] 2017 2-11 Wurlitzer, Ken & Jenice Rosen Residence, Granada Hills, CA; ex-Pig 'n' Whistle Restaurant, Hollywood, CA; in the style of Buddy Cole 3:02 Hasta Mañana Ken Rosen Theater Organ Idols: Reimagined [Vinyl Gold CD] 1990 2-6 Wurlitzer, Leon Berry Residence, Norwood Park, IL; In the style of Leon Berry, taken from a videotape of the evening - NOTE Location incorrectly stated in commentary - the Berrys moved from Crystal Lake at some point prior to 1990. 6:37 Oh, Lady, Be Good! Ken Rosen Theater Organ Idols: Reimagined [Vinyl Gold CD] 2017 2-11 Wurlitzer, Ken & Jenice Rosen Residence, Granada Hills, CA; ex-Pig 'n' Whistle Restaurant, Hollywood, CA; in the style of Fats Waller 10:25 Tango from Six Franconian Wine Dances Hans Uwe Hielscher Say It With Music [Tontrager Produktion] 2014 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO 15:41 Broadway Melody; Broadway Rhythm; Paramount on Parade Mark Herman Concert: Long Island University Gymnasium 2017 2017 4-26 Wurlitzer, Long Island University Gymnasium, NY (formerly Brooklyn Paramount Theatre); final concert before theatre restored to performing arts centre 19:01 The Darktown Strutters' Ball Dave Wickerham ATOS 2006 Regional 2006 4-34 Wurlitzer, Shanklin Music Hall, Groton, MA; 3 November 2006 22:55 Sympathy; Giannina Mia Leonard MacClain Operetta For Theatre Organ [Fortune Z 4017] 1957 3-15 Wurlitzer, Tower Theatre, Upper Darby, PA 28:41 Cheerful Little Earful Gus Farney Giant Pipes [Warner Bros. B 1433] 1962 5-24 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT 30:50 Serenade Dudley Savage ABC Royal Plymouth 1975 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon, UK 33:49 Bluebell Polka Phil Kelsall Party Night at The Tower [Grasmere GRCD 122] 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 36:14 Fancy Pants Eddie Weaver Impromptu Recordings 1965 4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA; c. 1965 39:24 Can You Read My Mind? Lance Luce Down Under [09LL2002] 2002 Excerpts from four different concerts at the 4/22 Wurlitzer in Morrabin Town Hall, Victoria (1984), 4/29 Wurlitzer, Capri Th, Goodwood,SA (1987 & 2000), 3/17 Wurlitzer, Orion Center, Sydney, NSW. Does not specify venue for each track. 43:18 St. Louis Blues Harold Ramsay BBC Presents - At The Cinema Organ [BBC REC 137M] 1937 3-12 Wurlitzer, Union/Regal Theatre, Kingston-upon-Thames 47:02 Jule Stein Medley Mark Herman Concert: Long Island University Gymnasium 2017 2017 4-26 Wurlitzer, Long Island University Gymnasium, NY (formerly Brooklyn Paramount Theatre); final concert before theatre restored to performing arts centre
Dutch Treats: Organs and Organists of Holland Netherlands Organ Federation Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Cityland 6: Vieni Vieni; Hometown; Take Your Pig and Swing; La Petite Tonkinoise Cor Steyn Cityland 1936-37 [Varagram 5174] 1937 4-24 Strunk, City Theatre, Amsterdam 3:14 La Paloma Pierre Palla Misc Recordings AVRO 4-19 Hybrid: Standaart, Gottfried and Stinkens pipework with Standaart console & Compton mechanics; AVRO Studio 1, Hilversum, Holland 7:28 Where Do I Begin? Cor Standaart Private 5-27 Foort Moller, Tesselschlade Church, Hilversum, Holland 11:12 Het Kleine Café Aan De Haven (The Red Rose Cafe) Willem vanden Hurk Kontrasten [NOF/VARA CD] 1995 3-11 Standaart, Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, Voorburg; former VARA studio 14:52 Chianti-lied Bernard Drukker Tesselschlade Kerk de Hilversum [Philips 826 470 QY] 5-27 Moller, Tesselschlade Church, Hilversum, Holland; Radio Hilversum, ex-BBC Moller 18:47 Rose-Marie: Door of My Dreams; Pretty Things; Indian Love Call; On Through The Hail; Totem-Tom-Tom; Rose-Marie Jan Mekkes Medleys from Musicals [Artone PDR 122] 1964 4-10 Wurlitzer-Strunk, Tuschinski Theatre, Amsterdam 26:18 Trumpet Blues and Cantabile Bryan Rodwell Radio Hilversum Broadcasts 1966 5-27 Moller, Radio Hilversum 29:33 Sphärenklänge Pierre Palla Misc Recordings AVRO 4-19 Hybrid: Standaart, Gottfried and Stinkens pipework with Standaart console & Compton mechanics; AVRO Studio 1, Hilversum, Holland 34:45 Moonlight And Shadows Hans Nottrott Tuschinski Organ '77 [NOF Sound NST-77.8.8-1] 1977 4-10 Wurlitzer-Strunk, Tuschinski Theatre, Amsterdam 37:43 Goody Goody; Jeepers Creepers Cor Standaart Private 5-27 Foort Moller, Tesselschlade Church, Hilversum, Holland 39:12 Crying My Heart Out For You Cor Steyn Cityland 1936-37 [Varagram 5174] 1936 4-24 Strunk, City Theatre, Amsterdam; vocal Topy Glerum 42:55 Folies-Bergere - march Hetty Scheffer Kontrasten [NOF/VARA CD] 1995 3-11 Standaart, Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, Voorburg; former VARA studio 46:07 Moonlight Over Tahiti Arnold Loxam AVRO Calling [NTOT Kinura NLS 202] 1983 4-19 Hybrid: Standaart, Gottfried and Stinkens pipework with Standaart console & Compton mechanics; AVRO Studio 1, Hilversum, Holland 50:52 Poupée Valsante Emile Simonis Avro Concertorgel 1988 4-19 Hybrid: Standaart, Gottfried and Stinkens pipework with Standaart console & Compton mechanics; AVRO Studio 1, Hilversum, Holland 53:05 Morgens um sieben - Mornings At Seven Len Rawle Teamwork - NOF 1970 -2000 3-10 Standaart, Theater aan der Schie, Schiedam, Holland; formerly Passage Theatre 56:51 Melody on the Move Piet van Egmond The Magic Touch [Festivo FECD 140] 1961 5-26 Moller, Jubilee Chapel (BBC Studio), Hoxton, London; Recordings made 1957-1961
Electronics Old and New Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Sweet Georgia Brown Don Johnson King Of Organ With A Beat, Vol 3 [Kandy SLK-144] 1960 Hammond and combo 2:24 Haunting Me Jackie Davis Jumping Hi-Fi Hammond [Jasmine 2-CD] Hammond 5:29 Hot Toddy Anthony Lomas Brilliant Cut Bohm Diamant 400CT 8:48 Dinorah Ethel Smith Latin From Manhattan [Decca DL 8457] 1958 Hammond with instrumental accompaniment 11:14 Somethin' Stupid John Walker Your Favourite Melodies [TV Moods PNTVCD1] 1998 Digital Orchestra 14:13 Oh, Lady, Be Good! Hatchett's Swingtette Music Hall Magic: The Electric Organ [FFCD 753] [1939-55] 1940 With Stephane Grapelli on violin; Arthur Young, Novachord 17:32 What Is There To Say? Buddy Cole Backgrounds To Love [Warner Bros W1384] 1960 Hammond Organ, Piano, Orchestra 19:43 Siboney George Wright, Charles Magnante Quartet Associated Program Service No. 60,923-A (Matrix No. ZZ-5415) 21:52 Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini George Wright Conn Radio Broadcast 6 of 8 Quality: excellent 24:32 Somewhere Along The Way Stu Phillips And His Orchestra Organ And Strings In Stereo [Waldorf MHKSD 1414] 1959 28:08 Eye Opener Tommy Ott There'll Be An 'Ott Time In The Old Town Tonight [HiFi R723] 1959 Hammond 31:28 Cavatina Chris Powell I Write The Songs [CMPCD07] 2003 Roland Atelier AT80S 35:24 A Walk In The Black Forest John Kyffin Cappuccino 2013 Yamaha Tyros 2, Wersi Spectra, Helios: Rhythm guitar & bass drums - Yamaha MOX 38:55 Live And Let Die Claudia Hirschfeld Moviethemes [Manual Music CD 08041-2] 2008 Wersi Louvre 42:33 Words - foxtrot Chris Hopkins Across The Universe Wersi 46:12 Pistol Packin' Mama Eddie Osborn At The Baldwin Organ [Audio Fidelity AFSD 5968] 1962 Baldwin 46HP Organ with Multi Channel Panoramic Tone, Baldwin-Leslie Tone Cabinet For Tibia & Flutes. N2CP Tone Cabinet for Manuals, Q2 Tone Cabinet For Pedals. 49:30 Unchained Melody Brett Wales Sonic Evolution [Wales CD] 2017 Wersi Sonic OAX700 and BFD2 53:42 Near You Floyd Cramer Cramer At The Console [RCA LSP-2883] 1964 Seeberg Electronic with Select-A-Rhythm 56:08 Sweet And Lovely Nigel Ogden Late Night Hammond [OS Digital OS 251] 2001 Hammond Commodore with HL722 Leslie Speaker Unit
Tribute to Don Thompson Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Dill Pickles Rag Don Thompson Hot Dog [Pipe Organ Presentations CD] 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village, CA 2:40 Spring Is Here Don Thompson The Best Of Two Worlds [Concert Recording CR-0128] 5-17 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London 6:53 Repasz Band March Don Thompson The Best Of Two Worlds [Concert Recording CR-0128] 4-20 Wurlitzer, Ken's Melody Inn, Los Altos, CA 10:41 Cheerful Little Earful Don Thompson The Roaring 20's [Concert Recording Tape CR-0067] 3-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13) 13:12 Somewhere Out There Don Thompson Down Under [Pipe Organ Presentations Cassette POP 102] 4-24 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Capri Theatre, Adelaide 16:42 On The Good Ship Lollipop; Animal Crackers In My Soup Don Thompson Canadian Capers [Phonodisk PH-6004] 3-12 Hybrid (Hinners Console), Organ Grinder, Toronto, Ontario 20:05 Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Don Thompson Showtime At The Detroit Fox [Pipe Organ Presentations] 1982 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI 23:37 Black And Blue Don Thompson Farewell To The Senate [Pipe Organ Presentations POP 139] 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theater Detroit, MI; CD released in 2010 27:31 Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home? Don Thompson Cinema Organ Encores Vol 87 [The Big Sound - Deroy 1342] 4-24 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Brooklyn, NY 30:16 Over The Rainbow Don Thompson 8 Ways [Concert Recording CR-0096] 2-19 Welte-Wurlitzer-Page, Joe Koons Motorcycle Shop, Long Beach, CA 33:42 Elaine, My Moving Picture Queen Don Thompson Colonial Showtime [Pipe Organ Presentations WRA1-121] 1984 3-25 Kimball, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA; ex-State Theatre, Philadelphia, removed 1968 37:25 While We're Young Don Thompson Those Were The Days 3-6 Spurden-Rutt, Regal Cinema, Highams Park (now St. Albans Organ Theatre) 40:12 As Time Goes By Don Thompson Music From The Movies [Pipe Organ Presentations CD] 1989 4-36 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, CA 43:32 Finlandia Don Thompson Cinema Organ Encores Vol 87 [The Big Sound - Deroy 1342] 4-37 Kimball, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles 51:22 The Birth Of The Blues Don Thompson Hot Dog [Pipe Organ Presentations CD] 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village, CA 55:42 Hands Across The Sea Don Thompson Hands Across The Sea [Pipe Organ Presentations POP110] 2003 3-12 Compton, John Leckie Music Centre, Perth, Australia; ex-Plaza, Worthing 58:58 Beer Barrel Polka Don Thompson The Organ Grinder Live [Pipe Organ Production OP-002] 3-12 Wurlitzer Hybrid with Hinners Console, Organ Grinder, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
New Year 2018 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments That Certain Party Vic Hammett Pipin' Hot! from the Cap'ns Galley [Doric 1401] 1978 4-18 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City CA; ex-1926 Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA 2:10 Days Of Wine And Roses Tony Fenelon Theatre Organ Magic [Stanza CD] 1967 4-19 Wurlitzer, Hoyt's Regent Theatre, Melbourne; ex-Ambassador Theatre, Perth (as 3-15) 5:22 Ain't We Got Fun? John Muri Concert: Senate Detroit - Tribute to Richard Whiting 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 8:06 The Mississippi Suite - Mardi Gras John Giacchi Xanadu2 [Modern Mood Music CD] 2002 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 13:19 Scotch and Chaser George Blackmore Cock O' The North [ATOTC Cassette 3] 1955 3-8 Compton, Astoria Cinema, Aberdeen, Scotland: BBC Broadcast Wednesday 30 November, 1955 (for St. Andrew's Day) 16:09 Introduction by Don Kinnier/Barney Google Don Kinnier Pipes of Pan (Damonium) [HMR-1252] 1980 2-7 Wurlitzer, Rahway Theatre, Rahway, NJ 20:51 The Pink Lady Waltz Joseph Seal The Mighty Wurlitzer 2 [Castle CD] 1994 3-12 Wurlitzer plus grand piano, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx; ex-Regal, Kingston-upon-Thames (2445 seats) 25:04 California Girls Rob Richards Organ Stop Pizza Presents [ERB 103-CT] 4-30 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ plus Yamaha FX-20 27:55 The Whiffenpoof Song San Francisco Hubcaps Percussion Party [DOT DLP 25637] 1965 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio... mostly percussion! 30:26 I Love a Piano George Wright Concert: Rochester 1972 1972 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, New York 34:28 The Continental George Wright Allen 620 Home 13 December 1975 1975 38:30 The Stripper Len Rawle Double Touch 1994 3-10 Wurlitzer, Music Museum, St. Albans, UK; ex-Granada Theatre, Edmonton, London; removed 1969, opened July 1992 42:44 At The Panda's Party Sidney Torch Hot Pipes! [Hot Pipes PH2007] 4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London; recordings 1938-1940 45:42 Goofus James Paulin, Jr. Concert: Beacon Theatre, New York 4-19 Wurlitzer, Beacon Theatre, New York 49:39 But Not For Me Andrew Van Varick ATOS 2017 Tampa CD2 2017 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tampa Theatre, Tampa, FL 54:42 Bad, Bad Leroy Brown Jonas Nordwall Private Session 1981, Organ Grinder Denver 1981 4-37 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Denver, CO (1979-1988); Recorded May 7-8, 1981
Christmas 2017 Start Name Artist Album Year Comments We Need A Little Christmas Robert Maidhof, David Messineo A New York Christmas [Midnight Productions CD] 1993 4-26 Wurlitzer, Long Island University Gymnasium, NY; ex-Paramount Brooklyn 2:40 The Christmas Song Ramona Gerhard Sutton Christmas In Hi-Fi [Soma MG 1202] 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York 6:06 Toyland Majorettes Arnold Loxam Arnold's Mixture [BBC Radio Leeds OWL 06] 3-10 Compton, Three J's Theatre Organ and Entertainment Centre, Gomersal, Yorkshire; ex-Gaumont, Doncaster (1934) 8:58 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Ken Double Christmas At The Nethercutt Museum 2007 4-74 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, CA 12:20 Snow Flakes Ena Baga Joy To The World [Concert Recordings CR-E021] 3-9 Compton plus fanfare trumpet, Abbey Hall, Abingdon, Berks 15:04 Gesu Bambino Rudy Lucente Christmas at Atlanta's Fabulous Fox 1993 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA 20:40 Jingle Bells Around The World Tom Hazleton We Wish You A Merry Christmas [DTOS CD] 3-43 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; ex Boyd Theatre, Philadelphia 3-19 (1928) 28:28 I Saw Three Ships Virgil Fox The Christmas Album [Command Classics CC 11032 SD] 1965 3-82, M.P. Moller, Church of Saint Paul the Apostle, New York; Joseph A. Bennett Memorial Organ, dedicated by Virgil Fox one week following completion of this recording 31:01 It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Steven Ball Fox Noel 2009 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA 33:37 Tocatta on God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Jonas Nordwall A Unit Orchestra Christmas [NORCAL CD] 2010 4-36 Wurlitzer, Community Center, Berkeley, CA 37:46 A Christmas Love Song (All I Want For Christmas Is You) Jim Riggs ATOS 2009 Regional: Alabama Jubilee 2009 4-29 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; November 27-30, 2009 43:19 All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth) Matthew Ross Wurlitzer Christmas [Avid AVC 545] 2005 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx 46:41 Angels We Have Heard On High Justin T. Stahl Christmas on the Circle 2015 3-24 Wurlitzer, Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN 49:24 The Little Boy That Santa Forgot; When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney Phil Kelsall A Wurlitzer Christmas [Crimson CRIMCD183] 1998 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 52:30 Tinker Toy Paul Carson Paul Carson Christmas Favorites 55:20 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Bryan Rodwell Concert: Town Hall Ossett 1986-12-07 1986 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire
German Theatre Organs Old and New Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Donkey-Serenade Horst Schimmelpfennig Electrola EG 6773 1939 2-8 Wurlitzer op. 2019, style 200SP [1929], Ufa-Palast am Zoo, Berlin, Germany 2:43 From Near and Far Waltz No 1 Marcel Palotti (Ernst Fischer), Orchestre Mascotte (=Wiener Boheme) Parlophone A 6215 1935 Unspecified organ; Be 10852; Jan 1935 6:22 Bolero Gerhard Gregor Polydor 48295 1950 3-23 Welte Broadcasting organ, NDR Studio 1 [1929], Hamburg, Germany; Po1658KK - January 31, 1950 10:08 Franz Doelle Selection Part 2 Horst-Hanns Sieber Telefunken A2254 1937 2-7 Wurlitzer, op. 2015, style 165X SP [1929], 'Die Kamera', Berlin W8, Germany; 22190 14:09 Monte Cristo - Gypsy Waltz Paul Mania Electrola EG 2285 1931 2-7 Wurlitzer, op. 2015, style 165X SP [1929], 'Die Kamera', Berlin W8, Germany 17:45 Meine Mutter hat gesagt (My Mother Said) Heinrich Riethmueller, Schoeneberger Saengerknaben, Johann Horvath and his String Quartet K-C 30129-1 1950 Unknown organ 20:19 Holladrio Adolf Wolff Telefunken A2506 1938 2-7 Wurlitzer, op. 2015, style 165X [1929], Cinema 'Die Kamera', Unter den Linden, Berlin, Germany 23:48 Wenn der weisse Flieder wieder blueht (When the white lilac blossoms again) Horst Schimmelpfennig 78 rpm 3-23 Welte Broadcasting Organ, Studio 1, [1929] NDR Radio Hamburg, Germany 24:45 Tonfilmschlager Potpourri 1 Teil (Talkies Hits) Erwin Christoph Tempo 611 1938 2-8 Wurlitzer op. 2019, style 200SP [1929], Ufa-Palast am Zoo, Berlin, Germany; April, 1938 28:44 Schoene Melodien Pt 1 Marcel Palotti (Ernst Fischer), Orchestre Mascotte (=Wiener Boheme) Odeon O-26248 1938 Unspecified organ; Be 12155; Sept 1938 32:09 Eternally (Terry's Theme) Robert Duksch The Mighty Wurlitzer 1990 4-16 Wurlitzer, National Institute for Music Research, Berlin (1982); ex-residence of Werner Ferdinand von Siemens, Berlin (1929) 36:13 Roulette Kevin Morgan Faszination [Organum CD] 3-11 Moller, Aug. Laukhuff Orgelteile, Weikersheim, Germany 39:08 Rainy Days and Mondays Len Rawle Magische Melodien 2007 3-11 Moller, Organbuilders Laukhuff, Weikersheim, Germany; Opus 7432 (1947); originally residence of Leslie Wenman, Westcliff, South Africa 41:29 Polovtsian Dances Gerhard Gregor Pipe Organ Plus - Symphonic Fireworks [Audio Spectrum AS-611] stereo 3-21 Welte, North German Radio Studios (Norddeutscher Rundfunk - NORAG, Hamburg, plus Hammond on separate manual 46:09 Fascination Fritz Seidel Plays Evergreens (Private CD) 1955 2-7 (?) Hupfeld, Schauburg Cinema (1000 seats), Dresden (1927 to 1960s). Organ has disappeared. 49:37 Saving All My Love For You Bernd Wurzenrainer Wurlitzer - Legende in Dur und Moll [PSALLITE CD 60471] 2003 2-6 Wurlitzer, Orgelbau Friedrich Fleiter, Munster-Nienberge, Germany; ex-Pig and Whistle Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA (1924) 55:34 Tarantella Aus Südlich Der Alpen Simon Gledhill Welte-Kinoorgel 1997 2-10 Welte, Filmmuseum, Potsdam, Germany
British Theatre Organ on Compact Cassette Start Name Artist Album Year Comments A Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia Jackie Brown Sentimental Journey [Coronet Cassette 73-7420] 4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London 3:01 Too Late Now Dudley Savage The Compton Organ At Home [Cassette DS3] 3-19 Compton plus Melotone, David Shepherd Residence, Holbeach, Lincolnshire 6:43 Macapá Doreen Chadwick Presenting Doreen Chadwick [Audicord Cassette AC228] 1994 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire 9:41 Nightfall (Blauer Himmel) Peter Lish For The Very First Time [LTOS Cassette 1] 3-8 Wurlitzer, James Finegan Municipal Hall, Eston, Middlesborough; ex-Granada Theatre, Bedford 13:31 I've Got A Crush On You Tom Hazleton South Bank Stateswise [COS Cassette SBW401] 1988 4-23 Wurlitzer, South Bank University, London (ex Trocadero, Elephant & Castle) 18:31 Aces High (Luffwaffe March) Russell Holmes Rolling 'Round the World [Alpendale Cassette] 1995 3-18 Wurlitzer, Wyton House, Huntingdon; ex-Ritz Cinema, Luton 3-8 22:48 Intermezzo from Escape To Happiness (Souvenir de Vienna) Trevor Bolshaw Around The Corner At The Odeon [Bristol Theatre Organ Group Cassette PDC-197] 1997 3-6 Compton, Odeon Cinema, Weston-super-Mare 27:22 Wonderful, Wonderful Day Kevin Grunill Let's Go To The Movies [Cassette KSG 1004] 1996 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Studios Tour, Manchester 30:15 Till There Was You Joseph Seal A Golden Hour of The Mighty Wurlitzer! [Castle Cassette KGHMC 180] 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middlesex 32:57 Chopsticks Kevin Buckley Organ Oddities and Novelties [NTOT Kinura Cassette NCM 214] 1932 2-9 Wurlitzer, Regent Cinema, Bournemouth; HMV B 4184 36:38 Three's A Crowd Alex Taylor Grand Openings [NTOT Kinura Cassette NCM 211] 1932 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London 39:35 What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life? Don Baker Returns To England [Worthing Wurlitzer Cassette] 1986 3-22 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Worthing, Sussex 44:11 Slavonic Dance No 8 In G Minor Louis Mordish From The Archives [Excelsior cassette LM1] 5-26 Moller, Jubilee Chapel (BBC Studio), Hoxton, London 47:28 Moonlight In Vermont Nigel Ogden Bournemouth Organ Favourites, Vol. 3 [Cassette] 1989 4-22 Compton (original), Pavilion, Bournemouth, England 53:21 Vanity Box David Shepherd At The Rutt Theatre Organ [SAAMS 1008] 1988 3-6 Spurden-Rutt, St. Albans Organ Museum, Herfordshire; ex-Regal Cinema, Highams Park 57:04 Daybreak Simon Gledhill Simply Simon [COS 102 cassette] 1983 3-10 Compton, Marston Green Hospital, Solihull; ex-Tower Cinema, West Bromwich 61:06 Old Piano Rag Noel Briggs The Theatre Organ Club presents Noel Briggs at Abingdon [TOCC 10] 1987 3-9 Compton, Abbey Hall, Abingdon, Berks (TOPS)
Halloween Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Danse Macabre Arsene Siegel Organ Jewels [Replica 519] 1958 4-24 Wurlitzer, Replica Studio, Des Plaines, IL (William Huck) 5:29 The Phantom Regiment Clark Wilson Intermission 2001 4-34 Robert Morton, Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH 10:52 The Phantom Brigade Ernest Broadbent Thanks For The Memory, Vol. 2 [Grosvenor Cassette KGRS 1297] 1981 4-36 Wurlitzer, Detroit Theatre Organ Club 15:24 Phantom's Theme Jonas Nordwall Bits, Bytes & Pipes Vol. 2 4-47 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder, Portland, OR 20:43 The Devil Went Down To Georgia Nathan Avakian Synthesis [709-02 CD] 2017 4-75 Nethercutt Collection Wurlitzer, Sylmar, CA 24:52 Whistling Away The Dark Robert Maidhof Opening Night [DSP-1407] 2014 4-23 Robert Morton, Loew's Theatre, Jersey City, NJ 28:50 Pirates Of The Caribbean Suite: The Black Pearl; One Last Shot; He's A Pirate Trio con Brio Tales From The Chambers 2010 First United Methodist Church, Portland, OR; 107 rank Mary L. Collins sanctuary pipe organ; Allen R-370 Mary Naito chapel organ; plus Allen L-8 classical and Allen Q-311 theatre organs 35:52 'Round Midnight Steve Schlesing Paramount 341 2017 arr. by artist (with inspiration from Ronstadt/Riddle recording) 41:09 Haunting Rag John Mann Pipes In The Peaks [OS DIgital 255] 2003 3-14 Compton, Pipes In The Peaks, Dovedale Garage, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire 44:48 The Haunted Ballroom John Howlett BBC Broadcast 1960s 5-26 Moller, Jubilee Chapel (BBC Studio), Hoxton, London; via Marie Coleman, née Howlett 48:28 Dance Of The Huns Gaylord Carter Flicker Fingers [Malar MAS 2027] 1977 3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA 50:20 Funeral March of a Marionette Dennis James Classic Theatre Organ [DJP 107] 4-20 Robert Morton, Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH 54:48 Ghost Riders In The Sky Lyn Larsen, Tony Fenelon Remembering The Sound Of San Sylmar [Musical Contrasts LP] 1990 3-25 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA; Tony Fenelon, piano playout Dark, Damp And Dripping! Len Rawle Wurlitzer Era 1920-80 [KPM 166] 1991 4-20 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts
Mentors and Protégés Start Name Artist Album Year Comments It's Only A Paper Moon Dennis James At The Ohio Theatre 4-34 Robert Morton, Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH 2:46 Marcheta Leonard MacClain Melody Mac at the Console [Ralbar SOLP-6302] 1963 3-28 Kimball, Stanton Theatre, Baltimore, MD; previously Stanley Theatre 6:10 Smile Away Each Rainy Day Shirley Hannum Shirley [Malar MAS 2021] 3-26 Wurlitzer, Carson/Kearns Studio, Hollywood, CA 8:58 Around The World; Always; Moon River Paul Kirner Concert Favourites [CL Records Cassette CLC9149] 3-8 Wurlitzer, Buttermarket, Shrewsbury; ex-Ritz Cinema, Chatham 13:25 The Wedding Of The Painted Doll Charles Smart 78rpm 3-15 Wurlitzer, Plaza Theatre, Lower Regent Street, London 16:37 You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me John Ferguson Paramount Music Palace 1995 - private recording 1995 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; Recording before cable cut 19:44 The Boy Next Door Mark Herman ATOS Convention 2015 (Philadelphia) [ATOS 2-CD] 2015 3-24 Wurlitzer, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA 24:18 The Girl In Satin Jelani Eddington Sleigh Ride [RJE CD] 2006 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Victorian Music Palace 26:55 Recuerdos Del Pasado Donnie Rankin At The Civic 2009 3-19 Wurlitzer, Akron Civic Center, Akron, Ohio; original organ 3-13, enlarged by Carlton Smith 30:54 Hear My Song, Violetta Bobby Pagan Cinema Organ Encores Vol 73 [Deroy 1238] 1975 4-19 Compton Noterman, Dreamland Cinema, Margate; (8 Compton 11 Noterman) Installed 1935; Public concert August 31, 1975 33:29 Splanky Michael Wooldridge State Of The Art Wurlitzer [OS Digital 218] 1995 4-16 Wurlitzer, Top Rank Club/Gaumont State, Kilburn, London 38:07 Secret Love Tom Gnaster Top Hat [Pipes & Palaces CD] 1993 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City 42:36 Zing! Went the Strings of my Heart Kay McAbee Granada, Kansas City - private recording 1990 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City 45:11 Waltz Of My Heart Joyce Alldred Organising [LTOT CD] 1973 3-6 Compton plus Melotone, Davenport Theatre, Stockport. Lancashire (1937); remaster of 1973 LP 48:37 Bugler's Holiday Carolyn Hawkins (Riddick) Carolyn At The Console [COS Cassette 108] 1985 3-13 Compton, Thorngate Ballroom, Gosport Organ Club; ex-Gaumont/Odeon, Wood Green, London, then to Twickenham College of Technology 52:08 Stranger On The Shore Hubert Selby Live In Concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer at Thursford [Thursford Enterprises TE03] 1978 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk 57:00 Whistling Mose Frank Newman Rhythm Organists [This England C108] 1932 2-6 Wurlitzer, Lozells Picture House, Birmingham; destroyed by enemy bombing 1942
Emotions! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Happy Days Are Here Again Ian Davies Australian Style [Concert Recording CR-0015-T] 3-15 Wurlitzer, Capitol Theatre, Sydney 2:24 Then I'll Be Happy George Wright The Roaring 20's [Doric DO 1418] 1970 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA 5:27 Get Happy Jim Riggs First Time Out [DSP CD] 2013 2-8 Wurlitzer, Macy's Greek Hall, 13th & Market, Philadelphia, PA 9:14 Don't Worry 'Bout Me Dick Schrum Plays The Seattle Paramount Wurlitzer [Relay R-101] 1966 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA 14:12 Crazy People Reginald Dixon Vintage 1932-1945 1932 2-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; issued Oct 1932 17:07 Crazy Dave Wickerham Live 'n' Wired in San Diego [TOSSD CD] 4-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Diego, CA; Theatre Organ Society of San Diego 22:51 Crazy Words, Crazy Tune Len Rawle Now And Then (2-CD) 2007 3-12 Wurlitzer, ABC/Ritz Ipswich, England 25:26 Mad About Him, Sad Without Him, How Can I Be Glad Without Him Blues Leon Berry Glockenspiel, Traps and Plenty of Pipes Volume 1 [Replica LP] 1955 3-12 Wurlitzer, Hub Rollerskate Rink, Chicago, IL 28:05 I Hate Myself (For Being So Mean To You) Jim Riggs ATOS 1990 Regional Fresno 1990 4-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; Friday, October 19th, 1990 31:46 And I Love You So Hector Olivera 660 Peachtree Street [EAR-10285] 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA 37:00 Comes Love Mark Herman A Kid In The Candy Store 2008 4-60 Aveni Mansion Unit Orchestra, Gates Mills, OH 39:20 All I Care About Is Love John Atwell ATOS Convention 2010 (Seattle) [ATOS 2-CD] 2010 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA 43:18 Jealousy Buddy Nolan Impromptu Recordings 1965 4-15 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN 47:38 Are You Lonesome Tonight? Ron Rhode The Vinyl Years 2 [Roxy RP-111-CD] 4-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ; from The Best of Times 51:37 The Lonesome Road Helen Dell Bright Pipes [Malar MAS 2015] 3-26 Wurlitzer, Carson/Kearns Studio, Hollywood, CA 54:49 Happy Feet Ron Carter Jack Rhine Residence Paramount, Jan 17, 2016 2016 3-36 Paramount, Jack & Karen Rhine Residence, Palm Bay, FL; Jack's 70th birthday 56:56 Taking a Chance on Love Lyn Larsen Concert: Long Island University Gymnasium 1972 1972 4-28 Wurlitzer, Long Island University Gymnasium, NY; formerly Paramount Theatre, Brooklyn
New CDs and Rarely recorded organs Start Name Artist Album Year Comments I Love Being Here With You Howard Beaumont Romantic Pipes [Beaumont CD] 2017 3-19 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear, Co. Durham 2:48 Por Una Cabeza (By A Head) Howard Beaumont Romantic Pipes [Beaumont CD] 2017 3-19 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear, Co. Durham 7:04 Married I Can Always Get William Campbell The Pipes Of San Gabriel [Campbell CD] 2017 3-17 Wurlitzer, Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel, CA; Formerly RKO Albee, Brooklyn, NY 10:52 Stars Are The Windows Of Heaven William Campbell The Pipes Of San Gabriel [Campbell CD] 2017 3-17 Wurlitzer, Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel, CA; Formerly RKO Albee, Brooklyn, NY 15:42 The Snake Charmer George Wright Grant Union High School 1940 4-21 Wurlitzer, Grant Union High School, Sacramento, CA: 11 May 1940 18:54 Vilia George Wright Back to School [Banda 201701] 4-22 Wurlitzer (Kilgen console), Grant Union High School, Sacramento 20:59 Thou Swell Stephen Vincent Paramount 450 2015 Paramount 450 VTPO 25:24 The Ragtime Dance Dave Wickerham ATOS 2000 Milwaukee 2000 3-19 Wurlitzer, Avalon Theatre, Milwaukee, WI 30:06 Frasquita Serenade Peter Jebson Concert: Victoria Hall Saltaire 2016-07-10 2016 3-11 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorks 34:21 I Wish You Love Gary H Phillips Rehearsal 1990 4-19 Wurlitzer, Beacon Theatre, New York, NY; rehearsal recording 39:40 The Fantasticks: They Were You; Soon It's Gonna Rain; Try To Remember Lee Erwin Concert: Providence Performing Arts Center 1986 1986 5-21 Wurlitzer, Providence Performing Arts Center, Rhode Island; formerly Loew's State Theatre; Concert September 28, 1986 45:17 I Can't Get Started John Seng ATOS 1998 Regional Iowa 1998 3-14 Barton, Iowa Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA; 18 October 1998 48:42 That's Amore Donna Parker ATOS 1995 Regional Portland 1995 2-8 Wurlitzer, Scottish Rite Temple, Portland, OR; 14 October 1995 50:39 When October Goes Tom Hazleton ATOS 1995 Detroit proc 1995 3-20 Barton Hybrid, Grand Lodge Opera House, Grand Lodge, MI; 6 July 1995 57:23 Put On A Happy Face Dan Bellomy ATOS 1996 Pasadena 1996 3-13 Wurlitzer, Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA; July 4, 1996
Oh, how they've grown! Start Name Artist Album Year Comments In The Mood Lew Williams Contrasts [OSP 106] 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 4:19 Am I Blue? Ron Rhode Who? [OSP 105] 1976 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 8:09 The Hustle Lyn Larsen Command Performance [OSP-103] 1975 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ; Lyn's second album 12:37 Fiddler On The Roof Frank Pellico Fire & Ice [Intersound CD] 1994 4-33 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 16:02 Yesterday Once More Rex Koury At San Sylmar [NCR 1124] 3-25 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA; ex-Roxie Theatre, Atlanta, GA 19:43 Alexander's Ragtime Band Tom Hazleton Stairway To The Stars [Klavier KD 77006] 1994 Pre 1994-quake 3-25 Wurlitzer, J.B. Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA 22:30 Sunrise, Sunset Bill Thomson Majesty of the Organ 1990 3-25 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA 25:37 Fiddle Faddle Lyn Larsen Wurlitzer Pops Concert [Musical Contrasts Cassette MCI-109] 4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 28:47 Improvisations on Shenandoah Walt Strony The Modern Theatre Pipe Organ 1992 4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 35:37 Bunny Hug Rag Ron Rhode Collage [Roxy RP-101-CD] 1989 4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL 38:41 Pete Kelly's Blues Charlie Balogh, Tim Froncek We Got Rhythm [211056XA] 3-30 Wurlitzer, Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI; Tim Froncek on drums. 43:30 Slaughter On Tenth Avenue Jack Jenkins The Fabulous Fox St Louis [R841] (Copies of these LPs are still available) 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO 57:44 Why Don't We Do This More Often? Bill Vlasak Sentimental Journey [WJV CD] 1992 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; then to Roaring 20s Pizza & Pipes, Ellenton, FL (Original 4-20, Paramount Oakland)
They also composed these... Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Blow, Gabriel, Blow Don Baker Sound Showcase [Capitol ST 1908] 1963 4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA 2:36 It's Bad For Me Barry Baker For The Very First Time 1995 4-36 Wurlitzer, Ronald Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH 8:56 Where, Oh Where? Stan Kann and Ralph Wolf Anything Goes! [Piping Hot CD] 1996 3-16 Wurlitzer, San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, CA; ex Albee Theatre, Brooklyn, NY; plus grand piano on stage 13:36 Friendship George Wright Anything Goes! [Banda CD] 1987 Dubarry Was A Lady 1939 17:48 Tell Me, Little Gipsy; Lady of the Evening Hubert Selby I Love To Hear You Singing [Stetone LP] 1977 3-8 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Burton-on-Trent (installed 1972); ex-Cameo Theatre, Cleveland, OH (1925 as a 2-8); then to Forum/ABC Cinema, Wythenshaw, Manchester (1934) 21:58 He Ain't Got Rhythm Ron Rhode Rocks The Rylander [Roxy RP-114-CD] 2002 3-11 Moller, Rylander Theater, Americus, GA; ex Riviera Theatre, Scranton, PA 24:59 Jimmy Jimmy Boyce Showtime [Concert Recording CR-0129-T] 4-34 Wurlitzer, America on Wheels Arena, Alexandria, Virginia; ex-Centre Theatre, Rockefeller Center, NYC 28:14 I Was Doing Alright Jelani Eddington Wurlitzer Fanfare [RJE Productions CD] 2010 3-11 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire 33:05 Maybe Everett Nourse Memories Of The Fabulous Fox [Doric DO 1404] 1973 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA 35:01 Clap Yo' Hands Donna Parker Then And Now [E-1523CD] 1987 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN; then to Roaring 20s Pizza & Pipes, Ellenton, FL (Original 4-20, Paramount Oakland) 37:19 'Till The Clouds Roll By Gaylord Carter Golden Memories [Film Technology Co. Cassette] 1986 4-22 Wurlitzer, Sargent-Stark residence, Hollywood Hills, CA 39:49 Hey Mister (Hey, Fellah!) Lyn Larsen Paradise Revisited [Musical Contrasts CD] 1995 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington IL 42:48 The Folks Who Live On The Hill Richard Hills Hills In The Fens [COS CD] 2000 4-22 Compton, plus Melotone, Holbeach, Lincolnshire (David Shepherd) 47:53 Do I hear a waltz? Jonas Nordwall Concert: Sanfilippo 14 November 1999 1999 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL; 14 November 1999 51:30 I Could Write A Book John G. Detroy, Jr. Radio City Music Hall - September 23, 1972 1972 4-58 Wurlitzer; Recorded live at Radio City Music Hall, NYC on September 23, 1972 by Dr. Alan Van Poznak. 53:13 Love, Look Away Charlie Balogh Pipes Plus [Wheaton-Fox CD] 3-31 Wurlitzer, Good Time Charley's, Grand Rapids, MI; ex-Stanley Theatre, Jersey City, NJ (1928) 57:52 Mimi George Wright Plays Richard Rodgers [Dot DLP-3656/25656] 1965 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio
New from the 2017 ATOS Convention Start Name Artist Album Year Comments King Of New York Nathan Avakian Synthesis [709-02 CD] 2017 4-75 Nethercutt Collection Wurlitzer, Sylmar, CA 2:46 Somewhere In Time Nathan Avakian Synthesis [709-02 CD] 2017 4-75 Nethercutt Collection Wurlitzer, Sylmar, CA 6:09 Hindustan David Gray Erie-Ly British 2017 3-21 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Dennis and Margaret Unks Residence, Erie, PA 10:47 Journey Into Melody David Gray Erie-Ly British 2017 3-21 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Dennis and Margaret Unks Residence, Erie, PA 14:03 Stan's Blues Stan Kann The Pipes Of Stan [Norman NS 324] 1966 3-18 Wurlitzer, Ruggeri's Restaurant, St. Louis, MO; Originally 13 ranks, enlarged to 18. 18:32 Born Free Barnard Franklin Plays The ABC Alabama Theatre Organ [LP-R-2883] 4-20 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theater, Birmingham, AL 22:02 The Jolly Coppersmith (Den Lustige Kopparslagaren) Jack Gustafson "Jack" and the Pipe Organ [Tab TBS-1001] 3-12 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Santa Clara, CA 24:33 It's A Beautiful Thing Paul Mickelson Love Songs [Singcord ZLP-974S] 1976 4-34 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio. Glendale, CA 28:46 Southern Nights Eddie Weaver Ruritan Anniversary [LRS 771118] 1978 3-17 Wurlitzer, Mosque, Richmond, VA; originally Acca Temple Mosque, 5000 seats, 1927 31:36 Ebb Tide Korla Pandit Music For Meditation [Fantasy 8342] 1962 34:52 Jamaican Rhumba Lyn Larsen, Carlo Curley 1964-Celebration-1989 [Musical Contrasts Cassette MCI-201] 1989 4-38 Wurlitzer, Century II Center, Wichita, KS with Carlo Curley 37:36 I Love You James Magnuson Pipe Organ Spectacular [Fairlane S-502] Wurlitzer, Pickwick Square, Sydney 41:14 Primero John Howlett BBC Broadcast 1965-03-05 1965 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London; via Marie Coleman née Howlett 43:54 Sunny Gary H Phillips Concert: Providence Performing Arts Center 1988 1988 5-21 Wurlitzer, Providence Performing Arts Center, Rhode Island; formerly Loew's State Theatre; Concert April, 1988 46:47 Helsa Dem Dar Hemma; Yenta Ya Ramona Gerhard Sutton Portrait Of Ramona [Monarch DBP-248] 3-18 Hybrid, Joe Koons' Motorcycle Showroom, Los Angeles, CA 50:45 Open Your Heart Lyn Larsen Something Special [Malar MAS-2014] Robert Power's Rodgers 260 Special 55:56 Playera George Wright Sweet And Low [Hi-Fi Life L1011] 1965 5-21 Wurlitzer, Vaughn Residence, Hollywood, CA
Lost to the Developers Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Miami Beach Rhumba Kenneth Lane You're On My Mind [RKO SLP-1003] 1960 4-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA; [Originally released as "Organ Magic" TOPS L 1707 - "At the Mighty Palace Theatre Pipe Organ"]; AKA Ashley Miller 2:28 I Know Why (And So Do You) Gerald Shaw The Regal Sound [Carwal CWR 85] 1964 4-36 Christie, Regal Theatre, Marble Arch, London 6:35 Begin The Beguine Larry Vannucci KPEN Live and Direct 1964 4-32 Wurlitzer, Paramount (Granada) Theatre, San Francisco (1921); Broadcast live May 30, 1964 10:27 Don't Worry 'Bout Me Jonas Nordwall Plays The Paramount [Gamba JN-102] 2 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR 14:24 My Grandfather's Clock Arnold Loxam Mighty Like A Rose [Crystal CRY3003] 3-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Leeds 17:32 Lazy Moon Dudley Savage ABC Royal Plymouth 1974 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon, UK 19:51 Ukelele Lady Arsene Siegel Matinee [Replica 513] s 1957 4-20 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Chicago 23:21 Perfidia Dick LaSalle Final Curtain [Audio Artistry T-J-165-66LP] 4-20 Wurlitzer, Minnesota Theatre, Minneapolis 26:37 Dance Of The Three Old Maids Bryan Rodwell Organ Magic II [ATOTC Cassette 2] 1990 3-8 Compton A175 4/2/33, Capitol Cinema, Aberdeen 31:11 Love Theme and Waltz from The Godfather Rex Koury Concert: Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles 1968 1968 4-37 Kimball, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA 37:51 Whistling Farmer Al Melgard At The Chicago Stadium Pipe Organ [Replica 33 x 504] s 6-51 Barton, Chicago Stadium 40:47 Gray Dawn Over Cool City Ray Bohr The Big Sound On Broadway [RCA Victor LPM-1339] s 1957 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York 44:13 Wedding of the Rose William Davies The Trocadero Cinema Organ [BBC REC 349] 1960 4-21 Wurlitzer, Trocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London (from last broadcast 15 November 1960) 48:28 Will You Remember? Tiny James Intermission Time [Doric DO (S)1210 Electronic Stereo] 1957 3-14 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Oakland, CA 52:35 Breezin' Along with the Breeze George Welling By George! [Amberlee AML 310] 1975 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, East Ham, London 56:30 I Met A Girl John Muri Volume 1 [Muri-cord S-1] 1970 3-11 Wurlitzer (Style 235), Six-Mile-Uptown Theatre, Highland Park, MI; from 'Bells Are Ringing' 60:21 Memories Of You Eric Lord Opposite Ranks [LTOT CD] 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Manchester, England
Electronics Special (Bi-annual) Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Toca Toca Anthony Lomas Multiplicity 2012 Bohm Emporio 3:51 These Foolish Things Glenn and Brenda Derringer My Sister And I [ABC-Paramount ABC-274] 1960 Dual Conn Artist; Produced by Don Costa 6:24 Anema E Core Buddy Bonds An Orchestra of Organs [20th Century Fox S 3185] 1966 Buddy Bonds, Baldwin; Ray Jenkins, Hammond; Darrell Stuckey, Wurlitzer; Bobby Haggart, Bass; Sol Gubin, Drums 9:26 Standing On The Corner Bryan Rodwell The Memory Lane Organ Plays 101 All-Time Favorites [Reader's Digest 4-CD] 1992 Hammond Organ 12:05 Zambesi Penny Weedon Walking Back To Happiness [Pentone CD] 2016 Yamaha DDK7, Yamaha Tyros 5 16:21 Oh! What It Seemed To Be George Wright Hammond Organ and Piano from Cassette Hammond and piano 19:12 Perdido Eddie Layton, Dick Contino In The Mood [Mercury SR 60153] 1959 Hammond and accordion 22:17 Who Can I Turn To? Dick Hyman and His Orchestra Keyboard Kaleidoscope [Command RS 875 SD] 1964 Dick Hyman, Lowrey; Tony Mottola, guitar; Al Casamenti, rhythm guitar; Everett Barksdale or Bucky Pizzarelli, bass guitar or Fender bass; Bob Haggart, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Bob Rosengarden & Phil Kraus, percussion 25:39 Sunflower Mogens Kilde with Arne Dalring Organ Moods [Not Now 2CD625] 1954 Hammond and piano 29:21 Say It With Flowers Ray Willetts Organ Moods [Not Now 2CD625] 33:06 The Sheik Of Araby Don Johnson Organ Moods [Not Now 2CD625] 1960 35:29 Whispers In The Dark Frederick Feibel Organ Moods [Not Now 2CD625] 1958 Hammond 38:38 With Sword And Lance Andrew Nix So Lucky [HMCD006] Roland Atelier AT80SL Topnote Events 43:18 Apache Chris Powell I Write The Songs [CMPCD07] 2003 Roland Atelier AT80S 46:43 My Silent Love Korla Pandit Transcriptions [Capitol B-563] Hammond and piano 49:47 Make Someone Happy Bob Ralston Plays The Most Requested Songs [RCA LSP-3598] 1966 Hammond X-66 and piano 52:42 Six-Five Special Dan Bellomy ATOS 2001 Indianapolis 2001 Hammond B3, Hedback Theatre, Indianapolis, IN; drummer Jack Gilfoy 57:24 Goodnight Klaus Wunderlich The Great Pop Organ Sound Of Klaus Wunderlich [Not Now NOT2CD623]
COS Convention 2017, Requests and German 78s Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Says My Heart David Gray Here With The Wind - ATOS Atlanta 2013 [ATOS 2-CD Remastered] 2013 4-32 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL 4:55 Forgotten Dreams Phil Kelsall The Very Best Of Phil Kelsall [EMI Gold 2-CD] 2005 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 7:19 Felicidade; Moving South Howard Beaumont The Best Of Times 2005 Yamaha EL 700, Tyros Keyboard, Clavinova CVP 307 12:41 Horse Box Richard Hills Cinema Organ Society Northern Convention 2006 [COS North CD] 2006 3-18 Wurlitzer, North East Theatre Organ Association, Howden-Le-Wear 15:11 Walkin' My Baby Back Home Joe Marsh It's De-Lovely [CDHLW 1002] 1991 3-11 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear, Co. Durham 18:39 Serenade for My Lady Simon Gledhill Sunny Side Of The Street [Crescendo CDHLW 1007] 3-19 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear, Co. Durham 22:10 Brazil Len Rawle Compton Cavalcade - The Best of British [Burtey Fen CD] 2003 3-12 Compton plus upright piano, Burtey Fen Collection, Pinchbeck, Lincolnshire; ex-Ritz/Essoldo Cinema, Tunbridge Wells (1934 as a 3-7) 25:43 Alone Again (Naturally) Mark Laflin A Handful Of Keys 2012 3-9 Wurlitzer, Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn, Wales; ex-Granada Cinema, Woolwich (1937), plus Orchestral Oboe 31:13 I Love Lucy Show theme Dave Wickerham Pipe Organ Pops [PSTOS CD] 2014 3-25 Wurlitzer-Kimball, Calvary Christian Assembly, Seattle, WA 33:54 Un Bel Di William Campbell The Pipes Of San Gabriel [CD] (See below for ordering info) 2017 3-17 Wurlitzer, Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel, CA; Formerly RKO Albee, Brooklyn, NY 39:01 Yellow Bird Wayne Chapman The Al Ringling Theatre Organ [Cuca KS8080] 2000 3-9 Barton, Al Ringling Theatre, Baraboo, WI 42:28 It's The Talk Of The Town Dean Robinson At The Theatre Pipe Organ, Vol. 1 [Cipher Hill LP] 3-24 Kimball, Brookline Theatre, Brookline, PA [Jim Brenerman]; ex-State Theatre, Philadelphia 47:19 In A Sentimental Mood Pierre Palla Avro Concertorgel 1966 4-19 Compton Hybrid, AVRO Studio, Hilversum, Holland 51:12 Das gibt's nur einmal, das kommt nicht wieder (Just Once, For All Time) Horst Schimmelpfennig 78 rpm 3-23 Welte Broadcasting Organ, Studio 1, [1929] NDR Radio Hamburg, Germany 53:55 Es singt meine alte Gitarre Erwin Christoph Clangor T 4618 1929 2-8 Wurlitzer op. 2019, style 200SP [1929], Ufa-Palast am Zoo, Berlin, Germany 57:40 Over the Waves Gerd Thomas Parlophone E 6043 1928 Unspecified Wurlitzer Organ (either Ufa-Palast am Zoo or 'Kamera' Cinema in Berlin); February 2, 1928 COS Convention details and registration: Click this link (opens in new page) To order William Campbell's CD The Pipes of San Gabriel, US customers can send a check for $20.00 to: William Campbell 1319 N. Lotus Place Anaheim, CA 92801 Cell: 414-248-4164 Home: 714-563-9638
ATOS Tampa 2017 & Phil Kelsall's 40th Anniversary at the Tower ATOS Convention 2017 details Phil Kelsall achievements Phil Kelsall 40th Anniversary Tower Ballroom concert Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Land Of The Pharaohs Walt Strony ATOS 2006 Tampa 2006 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tampa Theatre, Tampa, FL; 28 May 2006 6:24 I'm Playing With Fire Clark Wilson ATOS 2006 Tampa 2006 3-12 Robert Morton, Polk Theatre, Lakeland, FL 10:06 The Jitterbug Waltz Dave Wickerham dave@dickinson [DTOS CD] 2000 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE 13:02 I Can Dream, Can't I? John Clark McCall Calling Mr. Miller 2016 4-32 J. Tyson Forker Memorial Wurlitzer, Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL; Manasota TOS 17:46 I Know That You Know Justin LaVoie ATOS 2016 Cleveland Convention Highlights 2016 3-23 Wurlitzer, Stahls Automotive Museum, Chesterfield, MI 20:06 Let's Get Away From It All Jelani Eddington Sarasota Spectacular 2004 4-32 J. Tyson Forker Memorial Wurlitzer, Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL; Manasota TOS 22:40 Calling All Workers David Gray Showdown! [Allen Organ CD] 2 2014 Allen T321Q-SP 26:18 On A Little Street In Singapore Mark Herman ATOS 2009 Regional: Alabama Jubilee 2009 4-29 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; November 27-30, 2009 28:53 Let's Break the Good News Simon Gledhill Sunny Side Of The Street [Crescendo CDHLW 1007] 3-19 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear, Co. Durham 31:58 Cry Me A River Donna Parker Bertha And A Dozen Friends 1988 4-22 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; Crawford Special, expanded to 4-29 35:52 The Liberty Bell Phil Kelsall The Very Best Of Phil Kelsall [EMI Gold 2-CD] 1979 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 39:41 Saunters: Home (When Shadows Fall); She's Funny That Way; By A Waterfall Phil Kelsall Party Dance Night [EMI EG24 0271 1] 1985 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 43:38 Tango: La Cumparsita Phil Kelsall Moonlight Hawaii [Conifer TO 135] 1987 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 46:21 The Wistful Waltz Phil Kelsall Beneath The Lights Of Home [Pickwick CD] 1989 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 48:59 South American Joe Phil Kelsall Up, Up And Away! [Grasmere CD] 1997 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 51:52 Eva Three Step - Badge Of Courage Phil Kelsall Come Dance With Me [Grasmere CD] 2001 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 54:51 Theme from A Summer Place Phil Kelsall In The Mood [Grasmere CD] 2002 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool 58:01 Thank You For The Music Phil Kelsall I Have a Dream [GRCD 100] 2011 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside (Playout) Phil Kelsall I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside [Grasmere CRCD 58) 1993 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
The Mighty Organ Start Name Artist Album Year Comments South George Wright The Artistry of George Wright At The Mighty Wurlitzer [MCA2-4166] 2:37 St. Louis Blues Dick Leibert The Mighty Wurlitzer in Stereo [Westminster tape SWB7066] 1958 4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA 5:45 Trudy; Magic Moments Arnold Loxam In Concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ at Thursford [Thursford TE01] 1977 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Norfolk, England; ex Paramount/Odeon Leeds 9:34 Stouthearted Men Robin Richmond The Mighty Pipe Organ Plays Golden Favorites [Reader's Digest 8-LP] 1980 5-17 "Duchess" Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London 12:42 Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey Mine Leonard Leigh The Mighty Wurlitzer Remembers The Good Old Songs [RCA Victor LSP-1795] 1958 3-18 Wurlitzer, KSTP Studio, Minneapolis, ex Paramount Theatre (3-15), St. Paul; now at Phipps Performing Arts Centre, Hudson, WI 15:37 Stars In My Eyes John Atwell Australia's Mighty Little Wurlitzer 2010 2-11 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Marrickville, Sydney 19:30 Lullaby in Boogie Ann Leaf At The Mighty Wurlitzer [Westminster WP 6064] 4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theater, Richmond, VA 21:43 Satin Doll Chuck Kramarich At The Mighty Wurlitzer [Aries Music cassette] 1986 3-23 Wurlitzer, California Theatre, San Diego, CA 24:36 Pennsylvania Polka Harry Koenig At The Mighty Wurlitzer [Koenig Cancer Research LP] 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 26:45 I Will Wait For You Larry Ferrari At The Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ [Sure Volume 706] 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI 30:48 Selections from The Love Parade; March Of The Grenadiers; Nobody's Using It Now; Dream Lover; My Love Parade Jesse Crawford At The Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ [Doric 2014-5] 1975 3-13 Wurlitzer, Villamin Residence, Los Angeles; from rolls 1927 - 1929, on 3-14 Wurlitzer, 2nd floor, Wurlitzer Factory, N. Tonawanda, NY 34:54 Some Of These Days Ron Rhode At The Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ [LP B77-044] 1978 5-34 Wurlitzer, Bill Brown Residence, Phoenix, AZ 37:42 Baubles, Bangles And Beads Bob Van Camp The Atlanta Fox Theatre Remembers Bob Van Camp at its Mighty Moller Pipe Organ 1968 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA; recorded by Joe Patten from 1968-1972 40:59 Guitar Tango Hubert Selby Live In Concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer at Thursford [Thursford Enterprises TE03] 1978 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk 45:15 I've Never Been In Love Before John Baratta The Lafayette Theatre Presents The Mighty Wurlitzer [CD] 2-11 Wurlitzer, Lafayette Theatre, Suffern, NY 47:26 Goin' Home (based on Largo from the New World Symphony) Richard Purvis The Mighty Pipe Organ Plays Golden Favorites [Reader's Digest 8-LP] 1980 Alexander Memorial Organ, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA 52:09 Yesterday Ronald Curtis Plays The Mighty Compton Organ [Amberlee CD AML 313] 1982 4-15 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Hammersmith, London 56:07 Guys And Dolls Selection: Sit Down, You're Rocking The Boat; I'll Know; If I Were A Bell Joseph Seal The Mighty Wurlitzer [Bygone Days BYD77005] 1956 3-12 Wurlitzer, ABC/Regal, Kingston-On-Thames 59:47 The Donkey Serenade Roger Garrett The Mighty Morton [Concert Recording CR-0024] 4-22 Robert Morton, Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH
Rare Recordings plus Bill Langford Tribute Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Cuanto Le Gusta (La Parranda) Jimmy Boyce Plays The Woody Wise Grande Barton [Mark 24118] 3-10 Barton, Virginia Theatre, Alexandria, VA; formerly Paramount Theatre, Newport News, VA 3:09 Spring Parade - selections: Waltzing In The Clouds; It's Foolish But It's Fun; When April Sings David Shepherd Cinema Organ Encores Vol 71 [Deroy 1236] 1975 2-7 Wurlitzer, Rex Cinema, Stratford, London; now in Royalty Theatre, Bowness-on-Windemere, UK 7:10 Brush Off Jack Helyer I'm Happy When I'm Hiking [Crystal CRY 3006] 1968 4-22 Conacher, Odeon (formerly Ritz) Nottingham 10:04 What Is There To Say? Paul Beaver Perchance To Dream [Rapture 11111] 3-26 Wurlitzer, Carson/Kearns Studio, Hollywood, CA 14:29 Midnight Tango Watson Holmes Cinema Organ Encores Vol 10 [Deroy 886] 3-13 Wurlitzer, Opera House, Blackpool 16:40 If I Could Tell You (Firestone Hour Theme) Dean Herrick Cinema Organ Encores 41 [Deroy 1040] 1974 3-18 Wurlitzer, Dean Herrick Residence, Johannesburg, SA; ex-Metro Theatre (3-13), Johannesburg, South Africa 20:27 Hard Hearted Hannah Bill Coffman One Hour With You [LRS 2474] 1962 3-11 Wurlitzer from a theatre in Long Beach; Installed in a wood carving shop for 6 years - 1959 to 1965 before installation in Old Town Music Hall in 1968 22:58 March Of The Cobblers; Blaze Away Jean Martyn Best Of Both Worlds [Luda LRCD 028] 2007 3-10 Compton, Town Hall Ballroom, Louth, Linconshire 28:16 Girls Were Made To Love And Kiss Robin Richmond The Organist Entertains [DJSLM 2031] 1976 3-19 Wurlitzer, Les & Edith Rawle Residence, Northolt, Middlesex; ex-Granada Cinema, Wandsworth Road, London 31:49 On The S.S. Bernard Cohn Tom Gnaster A Young Man's Fancy [Custom Fidelity CFS-2954] 3-16 Wicks, Robert Wheeler Residence, Lockport, IL; ex-Abundant Life Building, Tulsa, OK. Wicks' first theatre organ since most manufacturers stopped building them in the 1930s. Also had some classical ranks. 35:57 Gypsy Airs Bert Buhrman Nostalgia [American Artists AAS-1003] 1971 3-15 Wurlitzer, School of the Ozarks, Pt. Lookout, MO. Formerly in RKO Keiths, Flushing, NY 41:42 It Had Better Be Tonight Edwin Pegram On The Wings Of Love [Concert Recording CR-0046] 2-7 Wurlitzer, Ellen Theatre, Bozeman, Montana 45:22 How Long Has This Been Going On? Ed Welsh Plays The 4-23 Wonder Morton [Concert Recording CR-0121] 4-23 Robert Morton, Peter Schaeble Residence, Long Island, NY; ex-Valencia Theatre, Jamaica, Long Island, NY 49:56 Sam, The Old Accordion Man Bill Langford Gangbusters and Lollipops [Fantasy F-8396] 1970 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo, CA; ex-State Theatre, Fresno (2-9 Wurlitzer); console ex-Warfield Theatre, San Francisco 52:34 Mr. Bojangles Bill Langford Impressions [Concert Recording CR-0146] 1974 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo, CA; ex-State Theatre, Fresno (2-9 Wurlitzer); console ex-Warfield Theatre, San Francisco 55:31 Shenandoah Bill Langford For Spacious Skies [Doric DO (Q) 1504] 1976 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo, CA; ex-State Theatre, Fresno (2-9 Wurlitzer); console ex-Warfield Theatre, San Francisco 59:32 On The Trail Bill Langford For Spacious Skies [Doric DO (Q) 1504] 1976 3-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo, CA; ex-State Theatre, Fresno (2-9 Wurlitzer); console ex-Warfield Theatre, San Francisco
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