Hot Pipes One Hour Podcast m4a: Recent Episodes
Steve Ashley
StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsTheatres that are being torn down - 1950s TV Piece introDavid BrinkleyAudio19630:34Istanbul (Not Constantinople)George WrightAt The Fox, Volume One [Banda 9211]19934-36 'Crawford Special' Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco; - rec 1956 to 19593:24Song Of The Wanderer (Where Shall I Go?)George WrightAt The Fox, Volume Two [Banda 109453]19944-36 'Crawford Special' Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco; - rec 1956 to 19596:12Peggy O'NeilEverett NourseFarewell To The Fox [Fantasy CD]19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA9:21RosalieEverett NourseMemories Of The Fabulous Fox, Volume 3 [Doric DO 1411]19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA; album released 197712:05Time Was (Duerme)Everett NourseMemories Of The Fabulous Fox, Volume 4 [Doric DO 1406]19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA; album released 198115:01The World Is Waiting For The SunriseTiny JamesMemories Of The Fabulous Fox, Volume 4 [Doric DO 1406]19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA; album released 198119:14A Precious Little Thing Called LoveTiny JamesMemories Of The Fabulous Fox, Volume 3 [Doric DO 1411]19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA; album released 197721:40WunderbarTiny JamesFarewell To The Fox [Fantasy CD]19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA25:04Fox Drapery segmentGeorge WrightKPEN Excursions in Stereo (James Gabbert interview of George Wright))1963Broadcast before final Fox, San Francisco concerts29:33Blues In The NightGeorge WrightFox San Francisco Farewell Concert; 8 Feb 1963 DE-WOW19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA36:15The Gypsy In My SoulGeorge WrightFox San Francisco Farewell Concert; 9 Feb 1963 DE-WOW19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA40:15CaminitoGeorge WrightFox San Francisco Farewell Concert; 9 Feb 1963 DE-WOW19634-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA43:02San FranciscoJerry NaganoConcert: Lanterman Residence, La Cañada 1991-0119914-36 Wurlitzer, Lanterman Residence, La Cañada, CA, formerly Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA, now El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA46:17The Way You Look TonightJerry NaganoConcert: Lanterman Residence, La Cañada 1991-0119914-36 Wurlitzer, Lanterman Residence, La Cañada, CA, formerly Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA, now El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA49:36Mickey Mouse and Minnie's In TownRob RichardsNow Playing - Rob Richards at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA53:39TammyRob RichardsNow Playing - Rob Richards at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA56:47Goody GoodyDavid GrayATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights20184-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA; concert July 2, 201861:20Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Goodbye)George WrightAt The Fox, Volume Two [Banda 109453]19944-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco; - rec 1956 to 1959
Those Were The Days - 2CD – in aid of Colonel Jack Moelmann Foundation to assist the careers of young organistsFor US purchasers – Jim StemkeFor European purchasers – Steve AshleyStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsWake Up And LiveDave WickerhamConcert: Jammin'@Janckos 2021-04-1820213-23 Wurlitzer, Our Backyard Museum, Jancko Residence, Plantation, FL3:09Voices of SpringJustin LaVoieThose Were The Days [DSP 2305]20194-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; from concert August 201910:20I'll Remember AprilJohn AtwellHere's Malvern!20003-17 Compton Hybrid, Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne15:43Spring FeverJohn GiacchiXanadu [Modern Mood Music CD]20015-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL17:55Spring Can Really Hang You Up The MostJane McKee JohnsonJust Playin Jane - The Second Time Around [JMJ 4]3-8 Custom Orchestral Pipe Organ, Johnson Residence21:54Younger Than SpringtimeBryan RodwellOnce Again [Concert Recording CR-0044-T]19683-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Leeds; (1932 - Paramount Theatre)25:14April In Paris; April In Portugal; April ShowersCharles SmittonRiding High! [OK Rollem OK 20]3-19 Wurlitzer, Odeon Theatre, Leeds, West Yorkshire33:10When It's Springtime In The RockiesDick LeibertSing A Song With Leibert [Westminster LP]4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York36:08What's New?Steven EaklorThe Happy Organ Of Steven Eaklor [HIFI CD 0001]2018Allen TO-5Q, Lee Maloney's Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL39:32It Seems To Be SpringGeorge WrightGW At Home - 1974 Home Federal Savings Radio Shows [BANDA 202002]1974Conn 651 or 652?40:52Spring Will Be A Little Late This YearJim RoseveareATOS 1986 Richmond - Mosque Theatre 1986-07-0819863-17 Wurlitzer, Mosque Theatre, Richmond, VA; recorded by William O. Schlotter on DAT44:56Everything Old Is New AgainLyn LarsenRemembering The Sound Of San Sylmar [Musical Contrasts LP]19903-25 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA47:25Spring is HereDavid LoweConcert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2022-02-1220223-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorkshire50:41Olive BlossomsJonas NordwallATOS 1999 Regional Wichita19993-21 Allen, Orpheum Theatre, Wichita, KS; September 5, 199955:27Spring, Beautiful SpringEverett NourseConcert: Paramount Theatre, Oakland 1984-04-2919844-27 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA
StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsThe Raiders' MarchZach FrameAfter The Ovens Cool [C-2 Productions CD]20243-30 Wurlitzer-Kimball-Moller hybrid, Organ Piper Music Palace, Greenfield, WI3:32To Make You Feel My LoveZach FrameAfter The Ovens Cool [C-2 Productions CD]20243-30 Wurlitzer-Kimball-Moller hybrid, Organ Piper Music Palace, Greenfield, WI7:54The Song Is YouRosa RioLive From The Senate [OK Rollem 44]19904-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit; released in 202411:23Liebestraume No. 3Rosa RioLive From The Senate [OK Rollem 44]19904-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit; released in 202416:10June Night (Give Me A June Night, The Moonlight And You)Bob HeilBob Heil At Home [HSL Productions 324]20073-24 Lyn Larsen Allen, Heil Residence, Belleville, IL20:31Don't Blame MeBob HeilBob Heil At Home [HSL Productions 324]20073-24 Lyn Larsen Allen, Heil Residence, Belleville, IL24:34Star!Hector OliveraHector Back To Back [EAR 10272-73]3-28 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; Formerly Boyd Theatre, Philadelphia, PA29:36Hey ThereHector OliveraPlays The Lancastrian Way [LTOT 8117]19814-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; ex-Paramount/Odeon Manchester35:47Put Your Head On My ShoulderBarry BakerATOS 2002 San Diego20024-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, San Diego; owned by the Theatre Organ Society of San Diego; December 12, 200239:38Cruella De VilleBarry BakerConcert: Keystone Oaks High School 2000-10-1420003-19 Wurlitzer, Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA41:58Polish Dance in Eb minorGeorge WrightConcert: Hinsdale Theatre 198519853-28 Kimball Hybrid, Hinsdale Theatre, Hinsdale, IL45:51How Come You Do Me Like You Do?George WrightConcert: Hinsdale Theatre 1980-4-1319803-28 Kimball Hybrid, Hinsdale Theatre, Hinsdale, IL48:28All The WayDan BellomyATOS 1990 Regional Fresno19904-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; Sunday October 21, 199054:13Put On A Happy FaceDan BellomyConcert: Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse 2000-09-2420003-10 Wurlitzer, Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse, Yorkshire; 24 September 200056:49Chattanooga Choo ChooRob RichardsOrgan Stop Pizza Presents [ERB 103-CT]4-30 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ
StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsThe Magnificent SevenBob RalstonShow Stoppers [Spotoma CD]2007Yamaha Electone HX-1 and ELX-16:14Would You Like To Take A Walk?Jackie DavisJumping Hi-Fi Hammond [Jasmine JASCD 472]1956Reissued in 20089:02Sabor A Mi (Taste of Me)Leroy LewisStep To The Rear [Earsa 1006]Hammond, Allen, other sound modules, Wurlitzer percussion and toy counter; recorded at Conley's Motel & Restaurant, US 22, Monroeville, Pittsburgh, PA11:49Watermelon ManEddie RuhierPortable Hammond1996Hammond XS (c. 1970)16:50Ain't That a Kick in the Head?Elizabeth HarrisonElizabeth Harrison Plays Yamaha EL OrganYamaha EL 90019:41Just You Wait, Henry HigginsWild Bill DavisFlying Home [Sunset SUS-5191]1968Hammond plus combo22:11It Kinda Makes Yuh WonderDick Hyman and His OrchestraKeyboard Kaleidoscope [Command RS 875 SD]1964Dick 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, percussion24:56Super TrouperBrett WalesMagic - declip2008Wersi Scala, Korg PA2X, Yamaha Tyros 229:41Sing Nachtigall SingKlaus Wunderlich24 Melodien, Die Man Nie Vergisst [Bell BLR 89 084]2007Hammond C3 with rhythm group31:28Marianne; CachitaEddie LaytonHammond Evergreens [Good Music Record Company 138222]1994Hammond CX-3000, Leslie 72334:771492: Conquest Of ParadiseChris PowellOne2010Roland Atelier AT-900C39:48Zwei Nachts In Einer Grossen Stadt (Two nights in a big city)Glyn MaddenFreestyle [Grosvenor CDGRS1250]1992Yamaha EL9043:33RomanzaDoreen ChadwickDoreen At The Hammond [Audicord ACD 236]1998Hammond C3, Scarborough Electronic Organ Society47:20Ciao Ciao Bambina - rumbaAndrew VarleyHappy Feet2005Wersi Abacus Duo Pro50:27SplankyBryan RodwellExactly Like Me! [Organ 1st MSSCD05]1979Rodgers; Originally released on Amberlee in 1979 - CD reissued 200655:44Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves (Va, pensiero)Claudia HirschfeldIl Concerto [Manual Music CD 12052-2]2012Wersi Louvre GS1000; Recorded live April 30, 2012 in the Church of San Rocco all'Augusteo, Rome
StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsCoronation RagStanley TudorCinema Organ Encores Vol 3 [Deroy 844]19584-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester3:12AngelaCon DochertyCinema Organ Encores Vol 7 [Deroy 875]19643-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Newcastle-On-Tyne7:39Jamaican RhumbaGerald ShawCinema Organ Encores Vol 8 [Deroy ADM 44]4-36 Christie, Regal Cinema, Marble Arch, London9:19When Day Is DoneDon KnightsCinema Organ Encores Vol 83 [Deroy 1338]19765-17 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London14:41Lookin' Around Corners For YouDavid ShepherdCinema Organ Encores Vol 67 [Deroy 1154]19762-7 Wurlitzer, Rex Cinema, Stratford, London; now in Royalty Theatre, Bowness-on-Windemere, UK18:29Don't Be CrossRoy BinghamCinema Organ Encores Vol 50 - 'M' Ranch Wurlitzer [Deroy 1070]19743-8 Wurlitzer + grand piano, 'M' Ranch, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire; ex-Granada, Greenford21:46JulieTerance/Terence CaseyCinema Organ Encores Vol 69 [Deroy 1243]19754-10 Compton, Ritz Cinema, Belfast, N. Ireland24:38The Green BeretArnold LoxamCinema Organ Encores Vol 42 [Deroy 1066]19743-10 Wurlitzer, New Victoria/Gaumont Cinema, Bradford26:56Stars Fell On AlabamaBryan RodwellIn Modernistic Mood [Deroy ADM 38]19554-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting31:03The Rustle Of SpringDean HerrickCinema Organ Encores Vol 41 [Deroy 1040]19743-18 Wurlitzer, Dean Herrick Residence, Johannesburg, SA; ex-Metro Theatre (3-13), Johannesburg, South Africa34:46Sentimental MeJackie BrownCinema Organ Encores Vol 32 [Deroy 1015]19734-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London38:30Sing, Brothers!Quentin MacleanCinema Organ Encores Vol 68 [Deroy 1206]19314-21 Wurlitzer, Trocadero Cinema, Elephant & Castle, London41:53Autumn In New YorkHoward BeaumontCinema Organ Encores Vol 54 [Deroy 1107]19743-9 Compton, Black's Regal/Odeon Sunderland45:48Sunrise SerenadeLaurence JamesCinema Organ Encores Vol 23 [Deroy Reprocessed Stereo 952]19744-19 Compton Noterman, Dreamland Cinema, Margate; (8 Compton 11 Noterman?) Installed 193549:40Wonderland By NightDoreen ChadwickCinema Organ Encores Vol 45 [Deroy 1055]19744-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester52:37HarlemReginald Porter-BrownCinema Organ Encores Vol 33 (In Australia) [Deroy 1020]19742-10 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Marrickville, Sydney55:34DreamingMike SlaterAt The Wurlitzer Organ [Deroy DER 1473]3-13 Wurlitzer, Opera House, Blackpool59:07The Sunshine Of Your SmileFrank GordonCinema Organ Encores Vol 91 [Deroy 1372]19773-8 Christie, Compton, Wurlitzer Hybrid, Ritz Cinema, Birkenhead62:26Miss Annabelle LeeHorace FinchCinema Organ Encores Vol 61 [Deroy 1123]19743-13 Wurlitzer, Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsAll's Fair In Love And WarDavid GrayATOS 2019 Rochester Highlights20194-23 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; Concert June 30, 20193:25Beautiful LoveDr. John W. LandonAt The Page Pipe Organ [Paramount Organ Society POS 111]3-7 Page, Paramount Theatre, Anderson, IN6:31Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey MineDave WickerhamSteppin' Out To The Rialto19974-27 Barton Grande, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; original 4-2110:04Dancers In LoveCharlie BaloghConcert: Ruth Dresser Residence 199219924-22 Wurlitzer, Ruth Dresser Residence, Malibu, CA; 16 August 199212:53Every Time I See You I'm In Love AgainPierre FracalanzaConcert: Colonial, Phoenixville 2017-11-1920173-24 Wurlitzer, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA15:58Falling In Love With LoveGeorge WrightKing George [Banda CD 201803]19504-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York, NY19:14The Glory Of LoveStan KannIn St. Louis [Malar MAS 2018]19724-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO22:53How Can Love Survive?Jerry NaganoThanks For The Memory [Jerri-Co CD]20084-26 Robert Morton, Van der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL25:52If You Love Me (Hymne A L'amour)Ronald Curtis, Kevin MorganConcert: State, Grays 199419943-6 Compton + Melotone, State Cinema, Grays, Essex; 12 June 199429:49Love and MarriageBill VlasakMusic! Music! Music! [WJV Productions CD]19964-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis; originally 4/20 Crawford Special, Paramount Oakland32:20My Funny ValentineHenry AldridgeIntermission At The Michigan Theater [Musica-Liberata STD-1007]19763-13 Barton, Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor MI; Recorded in 1976, LP released 1981.35:29No Other LoveNigel OgdenThe Rodgers & Hammerstein Songbook [Castle Pulse PDSCD 588]20043-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool39:17Once In Love With AmyRay BohrThe Big Sound On Broadway [RCA Victor LPM-1339]19574-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York42:01Portrait of My LoveChristian CartwrightTuned Up! [Pipes In The Peaks CD]20043-15 Compton-Wurlitzer, Pipes in the Peaks, Ashbourne, Derbyshire46:28Send A Little Love My WayHelen DellGood Night Sweet Prince [Malar MAS 2025]19783-26 Wurlitzer, Carson/Kearns Residence, Hollywood, CA48:50Taking A Chance On LoveCandi CarleyJust For You [Minx MxRC 2002]19783-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA51:58You Brought A New Kind Of Love To MeGeorge WrightConcert: Hinsdale Theatre 1980-4-1319803-28 Kimball Hybrid, Hinsdale Theatre, Hinsdale, IL55:33What Is This Thing Called Love?Dave QuinlanConcert: Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo 1972-06-2519722-6 Wurlitzer, Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo, CA; Originaly El Campanile Theatre, Antioch, CA; recorded by Tim Kirkpatrick 1972-06-25
StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsSo 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 SavageAs Prescribed 1975-07-2719753-8 Compton with Melotone, ABC/Royal Cinema, Plymouth4:24Poor ButterflyLeonard MacClainMelody Mac at the Console [Ralbar SOLP-6302]19633-31 Kimball, Stanton Theatre, Baltimore, MD; previously Stanley Theatre8:01Younger Than SpringtimeArnold LoxamCinema Organ Encores Vol 48 [Deroy 1065] Reprocessed Stereo19743-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Leeds; reprocessed stereo10:30Holiday For TrombonesDavid LoweMr Resident [COS Cassette 104]19843-9 Conacher, Regal/Odeon/Scala Cinema, Rotherham, Yorkshire13:52Pulupe Nei Ili I AnuJohn DeMelloAt The Waikiki Theatre Organ [Lani LS-1000]4-15 Robert Morton, Waikiki Theatre, Honolulu, HI15:59McNamara's BandRobinson CleaverIn Concert [Amberlee AML 309]19754-14 Christie, Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London19:50It's A Most Unusual DayIan DaviesAustralian Style [Concert Recording CR-0015-T]3-15 Wurlitzer, Capitol Theatre, Sydney24:19The WigJonas NordwallAt The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ - Oriental Theatre, Portland [Gamba JN 101]19693-13 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Portland, OR; last recording made before demolition in Spring, 197027:59Lazy PianoDoreen ChadwickCinema Organ Encores Vol 46 [Deroy 1056 Reprocessed stereo]19744-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Cinema, Manchester30:56CaravanVirg HowardNow Is The Hour [Ohio Recording Service]19654-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Toledo, OH; 1929-1965; 3,409 seats French Renaissance/Atmospheric by Rapp & Rapp; Final concert Sept. 28, 196534:27Kiss Me Again; DreamCon DochertyCinema Organ Encores Vol 07 [Deroy 875]19643-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Newcastle-On-Tyne39:41It's De-LovelyTom HazletonATOS 1985 Chicago19856-51 Barton, Chicago Stadium, Chicago43:14I'll See You In My DreamsReginald StonePopular Theatre Organ Favorites (Aragon ALP 129]2-6 Kimball, Fox Theatre, Victoria, BC, Canada; originallly St. Helens Theatre, Chehalis, WA. Now Alberta Keyboard Center, Calgary. Many residences in between.46:51BabetteDonald ThorneCinema Organ Encores Vol 49 [Deroy 1067]19744-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London; from rehearsals 1958-5949:49In AcapulcoBob MitchellBob Mitchell's Theatre Organ Favorites [Cassette]4-30 Kimball, St. James' Episcopal Church, Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles52:35Speak EasyBryan RodwellCinema Organ Encores Vol 05 [Deroy 870]19553-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Cinema, Clapham Junction, London 18/9/37; remastered stereo from mono tapes (by Deroy)56:46The StripperTom HazletonKPEN Live and Direct 1964-05-3019644-32 Wurlitzer, Paramount (Granada) Theatre, San Francisco (1921); Broadcast live May 30, 196460:29Just A MemoryGeorge WrightAt The Fox, Volume Two [Banda 109453]1959/19944-36 'Crawford Special' Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, San Francisco; - rec 1956 to 1959
Year-end RoundupStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsI Wan'na Be Like You; Midnight In Moscow; Mack The KnifeDoreen ChadwickPresenting Doreen Chadwick [Audicord ACD 228]19943-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire3:59Blue OrchidsAl BollingtonSerenades In Blue [Decca DL 74423]1964Unknown 33 rank pipe organ, Conn Serenade and NovaChord7:58Puttin' On The RitzWalt StronyTest Recordings19945-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL; recorded 1994-02-03 using Schoeps KFM-6 Stereo mic10:39My Hopeful HeartLyn LarsenCoast To Coast [Malar MAS 1004] 219675-33 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT13:12Second Hand RoseJohn SteeleClosing Night [Angelus WR 5126]3-26 Wurlitzer-Morton, Cap'ns Galley Pizza, Campbell, CA; formerly Buddy Cole Residence17:35The Pied PiperJohn BowdlerMusic Music Music [JB0010CD]3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool19:58Chloe (Song of the Swamp)Warren LubichPlays Three Organs3-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13)24:22Should I?Ken DoubleLet Me Sing And I'm Happy20194-23 Grande Page, Stephenson High School, Stone Mountain, GA26:25Till There Was YouGlenn DerringerPlays Great American Music People [Wurlitzer F3996]1976Wurlitzer 805 Centura Professional with Orbits Synthesizer; Ron Steele, guitar; Tom Radtke, drums; John Frigo, bass30:45Tanz der Stunden aus 'La Gioconda' (Dance Of The Hours)Cherry WainerHammond-Konzert [Polydor 237 350]1968Hammond34:24The Syncopated ClockTruman WelchTheater Pipe Organ [Broadcast 614]19563-10 Wurlitzer, Iceland Skating Rink, Paramount, CA37:35Amparito RocaRobert WolfeYou're My World [WPCD14]20093-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk40:36My Mother's EyesPhil KelsallConcert: Worthing Town Hall 2023-03-1920233-22 Wurlitzer, Assembly Hall, Worthing, England; ex-Metropole, Victoria and Empress Ballroom, Blackpool; Oktava mics - cardioid45:02Ballet EgyptienneReginald FoortWaltz and Ballet [Cook Laboratories 1058] 219563-17 Wurlitzer, Mosque Theatre, Richmond, VA.54:48Moon LoveDick LeibertGreat Love Themes [Reprise R9-6037]19614-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, NY58:30Walkin' After MidnightChris GorsuchFrom Sanfilippo Player5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL62:44Say It With MusicRichard Lawrence and The Crystal Studio StringsMusic From The Romantic 20's [Waldorf Music Hall MHK S.D. 1417]1959Hammond and strings. Cover notes state organist is Richard Lawrence... actually Eddie Layton
Christmas 2023Tom Hazleton: From Bach To Runway - US enquiries & purchasesTom Hazleton: From Bach To Runway - European details & purchasesStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsLet It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!Tom HazletonFrom Bach to Runway [DSP 2001]19964-27 Robert Morton, Music Hall, Kansas City; ex Loew's Midland (1927), Kansas City 4/202:39The Little BellsTom HazletonFrom Bach to Runway [DSP 2001]19853-14 Wurlitzer, Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI5:47Santa Claus Is Coming To Town; Jolly Old St. Nicholas; When Santa Claus Gets Your LetterGordon KibbeeMerry Christmas From The Simontons [RCS 1263-1]19634-36 Wurlitzer, Simonton Residence, Toluca Lake, CA; from a privately pressed 45 rpm9:13ToylandDon Baker (John Kiley)Majestic Pipe Organ [Radiant 0603]John Kiley playing the 4-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA13:19Wizards In WinterNathan AvakianHolidays At The Stissing Center [NYTOS]2022Allen T321 Quantum, Stissing Center, Pine Plains, NY17:05Visions Of Hanukkah: Ocho Kandelikas, Oseh Shalom, Ma-oz Tzur, Oh Hanukkah, Oh HanukkahPeter KrasinskiHolidays At The Stissing Center [NYTOS]2022Allen T321 Quantum, Stissing Center, Pine Plains, NY22:54Walking In The AirRobert WolfeSleigh Ride [Thursford TC-TE-19]19893-19 Wurlitzer, The Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk27:58Parade of the Wooden SolidersDon SpringerPhilharmonic VTPO30:08Under The Christmas MistletoeDick LeibertChristmas at Radio City Music Hall [RCA Camden ADL2-2043]19734-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York32:11You're All I Want For ChristmasJohn McCallChristmas with the Walker on Willow Street2015Walker Digital RTO 3-35; Residence of Bucky Reddish and James Thrower, Butler, GA35:12Does Santa Claus Sleep With His Whiskers (Over Or Under The Sheet)?Matthew RossWurlitzer Christmas [Crimson CRIMCD18]19943-12 Wurlitzer plus grand piano, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx; ex-Regal, Kingston-upon-Thames (2445 seats)37:10(There's No Place Like) Home For The HolidaysLance LuceChristmas At The Senate20044-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI40:45It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like ChristmasRon RhodeChristmas With Ron Rhode [Stereo OSP 107]3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ43:10Christmas And YouLarry FerrariChristmas With Larry Ferrari [AMP 93148]1993Lowrey MX-247:25Dance Of The IciclesPeter HaywardMagical Music [Delapre CD]2001Technics GA 349:48Sleigh RideJoshua StaffordDeck The Hall [Historic Organ Restoration Committee CD]20207-449 Midmer Losh, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ53:31Sleigh-Ride In AlaskaArnold LoxamThe Four Seasons Of Blackpool [Grosvenor CD]19913-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool56:13The Song Of The BellsJelani EddingtonAan Het Theaterorgel In Voorburg [NOF CD35]20053-11 Standaart, Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek, Voorburg; former VARA studio59:53We Wish You A Merry ChristmasDavid JohnstonAll I Want For Christmas [Digipipe CD]19914-21 Wurlitzer/Hybrid, Capri Theatre, Adelaide, Australia (with thanks to Wayne Bertram for the correct rank count in 1991)
Hot Pipes Podcast 321 - Len Rawle Tribute 1938 - 2023Charles Jenkins - Stories of London (Comprehensive history of Len Rawle's career)StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsLet The Heartaches BeginLen RawleShimmering Splendour [EMI SCX 6314]19694-20 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts2:58Falling In Love AgainLen RawleThe Sounds Of Tonawanda [Concert Recording CR-0082-T]19704-24 Wurlitzer Opus 1968, Ex-Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, London; Rawle Residence, Chorleywood Hertfordshire7:04It's Nice To Go Trav'lingLen RawleWurlitzer Magic [TWS 1000]19724-25 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts11:27September In The RainLen RawleLen Rawle Goes North [LTOT 2-CD]19744-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester, England15:34Blaze AwayLen RawleLeave Your Heart In San Francisco - ATOS Program LP 197519754-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City, CA19:18Nessun DormaLen RawleRawle Plays Rye [Cassette PRS 0031]19992-6 Wurlitzer, Rye College, East Sussex; ex-Palace, Tottenham, London22:33Chattanoogie Shoe Shine BoyLen RawleA Couple Of Swells [Tonawanda Sound TWS 1004]19763-9 Christie, Tony Manning Residence, Farnborough, Hants25:26Olé GuapaLen RawlePizza And Parlour [Tonawanda TWS 1003]19764-27 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA28:07Canadian SunsetLen RawleThink Of The Sound [Tonawanda Sound TWS 1010]1980Yamaha D6533:07MusicLen RawleRawle At The Hall [LTOT 8621]19864-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester40:01Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying MachinesLen RawleA Fond Farewell [TWS2003]19883-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Cinema, Slough, Bucks; final recording immediately before demolition42:00Waltz TimeLen RawleWurlitzer Era 1920-80 [KPM 166]19914-25 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts43:40Shanghai NutsLen RawleWurlitzer Era 1920-80 [KPM 166]19914-25 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts44:41Sometimes When We TouchLen RawleDouble Touch19943-10 Wurlitzer, Music Museum, St. Albans; ex-Granada Theatre, Edmonton, London; removed 1969, opened July 199248:37Quickstep Medley; Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me; Ma, I Miss Your Apple Pie; Sweet Georgia Brown; The Varsity Drag; Goody Goody; 'S WonderfulLen RawlePreview of the Woking Wurlitzer [Cassette]19953-8 Wurlitzer, Leisure Centre, Woking, England; ex-Granada Theatre, Welling54:01On My OwnLen RawleOne More Time [CD]19974-20 Queen Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; ex Odeon Manchester57:37Can I Canoe You Up The River?Len RawleAt The Riverside20003-12 Wurlitzer plus grand piano, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx; ex-Regal, Kingston-upon-Thames (2445 seats)61:31Begin The BeguineLen Rawle, 'Duke' BlatchlyWonderful Wurlitzer [TWS 2002] retransfer20024-16 Wurlitzer, Top Rank Club (Gaumont State Theatre), Kilburn, London; 'Duke Blachly', saxophone64:48The Girl From CorsicaLen RawleNice 'n Easy [Piping Hot CD]20033-10 Wurlitzer, Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse, Yorkshire69:17Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume (Vienna, City of My Dreams)Len RawleMagische Melodien20073-11 Moller, Organbuilders Laukhuff, Weikersheim, Germany; Opus 7432 (1947); originally residence of Leslie Wenman, Westcliff, South Africa74:14Fools Rush In (Where Angels Fear To Tread)Len RawleNow And Then (2-CD)20073-8 Christie, Castle Hill United Reformed Church, Ipswich, England; ex-Century/Essoldo Cinema, Clacton (1936)79:51March for ATOSLen RawleCOS Northern Convention 201720173-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire85:08There's No Business Like Show Business - signatu...
Reginald Dixon Un-reissued (on his '119th birthday', albeit belated)With thanks to Ross McNeillie for sharing his transfers and to Peter Ashman for his Dixon shellac discography.StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsWherever You AreReginald DixonSterno 1033 (from Wayne Ivany)19322-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool3:30Blackpool Song Mixture - No 6 Part 1: Night And Day; I'll Take An Option On You; You're An Old SmoothieReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19332-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool7:41Tangoland - Part 1: Tonight; Oh! Donna Clara; I'll Keep You In My Heart AlwaysLarry Brennan and The Winter Gardens Dance Band, Reginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19342-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool11:07Dixontime - No 5 Part 1: The Woodpecker Song; When Our Dreams Grow Old; Indian SummerReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19403-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool15:03Dixontime - No 6 Part 2: Only Forever; You're Breaking My Heart All Over Again; Ferry Boat SerenadeReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19403-8 Compton, EMI Studio 1, Abbey Road, London17:57Strict Tempo - No 1 - Quicksteps: Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me; Alexander's Ragtime Band; The Japanese SandmanReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19403-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool21:49Dream of the Waltz - Part 1: The Pink Lady; Bohemia; The Count Of LuxembourgReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19413-8 Compton, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London25:26Yankee Doodle Dandy Film Selection - Part 1: Over There; Mary's A Grand Old Name; Forty Five Minutes From BroadwayReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19433-8 Compton, EMI Studios, Abbey Road, London29:01Melody Moments - No 1 Part 2: Bless You; Down In The Valley; Primrose HillReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19473-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; March 194832:25Melody Moments - No 4 Part 1: Dance, Ballerina, Dance; You Can't Be True, Dear; Galway BayReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19483-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; March 194836:01Melody Moments - No 4 Part 2: Woody Woodpecker; After All; Little White LiesReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19483-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; March 194839:15Buzzing BeesReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19513-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Balloom, Blackpool; with rhythm accompaniment42:33Jungle FantasyReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19513-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Balloom, Blackpool; with rhythm accompaniment45:55Dancing At The Tower - No 4 Part 1: Mary Rose; Life's Desires; Mockin' Bird HillReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19513-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool49:35Dancing At The Tower - No 14 Part 2 - Quicksteps: Never Never Land; Third Little Turning; A Sky Blue Shirt And Rainbow TieReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19543-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool52:33Desert Song Selection - Part 1: Azuri's Dance Of Triumph; Song Of The Brass Key; One Flower Grows Alone In Your Garden; The Riff Song; RomanceReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19543-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool56:19Desert Song Selection - Part 2: One Alone; It; The Desert Song; French Military Marching SongReginald DixonTransfers by Ross McNeillie19543-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
Halloween and MoreStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsLittle Shop Of Horrors: Mean Green Mother From Outer SpaceTrio con BrioIn The Key Of Three20073-26 Robert Morton, Residence Paul Van Der Molen; console ex-Lowe's Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, New York; plus Allen Q311 Theatre and Q205 classical4:25This Is HalloweenNick RenkosikZach FrameConcert: Sanfilippo Halloween 2020-10-3020205-85 Wurlitzer, Grand Salon, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL8:13Black Cat RagTom HazletonRagtime's Greatest Hits [Pro-Arte CD]19894-48 Wurlitzer, Wilcox Residence, Gig Harbor, Seattle, WA; ex Ramish Theatre, LA (some ranks from Million Dollar Wurlitzer)11:32Danse MacabreWayne MarshallOrgan Classics [HMV 5 86798 2]1990Coventry Cathedral; 4-m Harrison & Harrison; recorded January 16-20, 198919:10Funeral March Of A MarionetteLew WhiteLang-Worth Radio Transcriptions22:31La ComparsaLew WhiteLang-Worth Radio Transcriptions24:24Fairy On The ClockReginald FoortMoller Concert Organ Memories (1938-1943), Vol. 3 [Phoenix WLDB 0003]5-26 Travelling Moller29:04Jolie JacquelineTruman WelchIceland Wurlitzer3-19 Wurlitzer, Iceland Skating Rink, Paramount, CA32:00Master Of The HouseJonas NordwallSounds Of Success [Red Duck Recording CD]20104-48 Wurlitzer, Leif Johnson Residence, Gig Harbor, WA35:09Wish You Were HereJohn KileyThe Majesty Of The Big Pipe Organ, Vol. 1 [Diplomat DS 2203]1959Likely 4-26 Wurlitzer in the Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA38:14On The TrailWalt StronyPrivate: Wheaton Fox 2004-08-1420044-26 Robert Morton and Steinway Grand, Wheaton Fox Studio; Van Der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL46:50The Alamo theme (The Green Leaves of Summer)Jonathan KleefieldConcert: Hanover Theatre, Worcester, MA 2022-09-0820224-36 Wurlitzer, Hanover Theatre, Worcester, MA49:24Spooky Takes A Holiday (aka Satan Takes A Holiday)Donald ThorneCinema Organ Volume 2 [Pearl Flapper CD]19383-9 Christie, Granada Cinema, Willesden, London53:05Themes from "The Planets" - Mars, The Bringer Of WarSimon GledhillCarousel [Musical Contrasts MCI-210]19975-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills, IL57:35Medley: Phantom of the OperaTom HazletonThe Concert Experience [NORCAL 2-CD]20054-36 Wurlitzer, Community Theatre, Berkeley, CA: concert November 13, 2005
A Fiesta of the Animal KingdomStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsRun, Rabbit, RunChris McPheeCelebrate20074-29 Hybrid, Capri Theatre, Goodwood, Adelaide, South Australia2:49The March HareRobert WolfeDizzy Fingers [Thursford TE14]19863-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Norfolk, England; ex Paramount/Odeon Leeds5:45The Whistler And His DogDennis JamesIn London [DJP 105]4-20 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts; Yamaha Grand Piano7:41That Darn CatRob RichardsAt The Milhous Museum [HPR 2000-718]20004-80 Walker Theatre Organ, Milhous Museum, Boca Raton, FL: a digital recreation of the largest Wurlitzer in the world.11:21Count Your Blessings (Instead of Sheep)Clark WilsonATOS 2014 Indianapolis [Back Home Again In Indiana] Highlights20142-11 Page-Wurlitzer, Hedback Community Theatre, Indianapolis, IN16:12Hog Maw StompDick HymanCincinnati Fats [Musical Heritage CD]19873-30 Wurlitzer, Emery Theatre, Cincinnati, OH19:42The Donkey SerenadeBobby PaganCinema Organ Encores Vol 73 [Deroy 1238]19754-19 Compton Noterman, Dreamland Cinema, Margate; (8 Compton 11 Noterman) Installed 1935; Public concert August 31, 197522:23HorsesJohn MuriConcert: Senate Detroit - Tribute to Richard Whiting4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI24:36The Cattle CallLeon BerryThe Beast In The Basement [Replica 33x509]2-6 Wurlitzer, Berry Residence, Chicago, IL27:37The Grasshoppers' DanceStanley TudorCinema Organ Encores Vol 6 [Deroy 871]4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester31:21ButterflyNoel BriggsThe Theatre Organ Club presents Noel Briggs at Abingdon [TOCC 10]19873-9 Compton, Abbey Hall, Abingdon, Berks (TOPS)36:22The Elephants' TangoJohn MannThe Christie Sound [Grosvenor GRS 1114]19813-9 Christie plus grand piano, Tony Manning residence, Farnborough, Hants; ex-Rialto Cinema, Enfield; opened by Douglas Reeve January 27, 197438:50SquirrelRobert ElmoreBoardwalk Pipes & Bach On The Biggest19564-55 Kimball, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ; Boardwalk Pipes41:43Porcupine RagKevin MorganIn Party Mood [Audicord ACD 241]20003-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire45:18Bluebird of HappinessDon SpringerDon Springer at the Milan Masterworks 3/31 VTPO49:40Rubber DuckieGeorge WrightConcert: Auditorium Theatre, Rochester 197219724-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester52:15Silver SwanBill Coffman, Knocky Parker, Robbie RhodesFrom Cakewalk to Ragtime to Ballroom [Solo Art SACD-81]4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; plus piano; CD reissue 201456:48Toy TigerRamona Gerhard SuttonIntermission Time [Soma MG 1203]3-10 Wurlitzer-Gottfried, CBS-KNX Studios, Columbia Square, Hollywood, CA; ex-Legion (Capitol) Theatre, Walla Walla, WA59:27Carnival of the Animals (Introduction & Royal March of the Lion)Jelani Eddington, David HarrisPerpetual Motion [RJE CD]20054-74 Wurlitzer, J.B. Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA, plus Bösendorfer Imperial Grand Piano
In Concert!ATOS Marketplace for 2023 Highlights CDsStartNameArtistAlbumYearComments0:00Way Down Yonder In New OrleansGeorge WrightLive At The Rialto [Banda 109759-2]19712-10 Wurlitzer, Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena1:56Easy To LoveEd GressConcert: Metropolitan Theatre, Boston 195819584-26 Wurlitzer, Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA4:46The Runaway Rocking HorseSimon GledhillATOS 2023 Chicago20234-26 Barton hybrid, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; final convention concert 2023-07-069:15Till There Was YouZach FrameATOS 2023 Chicago20233-30 Wurlitzer, Organ Piper Pizza, Milwaukee, WI; console from Seneca Theatre, Buffalo, NY; concert 2023-07-0714:53I Go To ExtremesBrett ValliantATOS 2023 Chicago20234-21 Hybrid, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL; Concert 2023-07-0617:42Moonlight in VermontAlec LeaderConcert: Plough, Great Munden 198419843-12 Compton plus Melotone, Plough Public House, Great Munden, Herts; ex-Gaumont, Finchley, London22:37The Glow WormAllen MillsConcert: NY Military Academy 1991-05-04 (Saying Goodbye)19914-31 Moller, New York Military Academy, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY; Recording © 1988-2021 Skilled Shot LLC - All Rights Reserved - Recording Engineer: Marc R. Erickson AES27:47Me Minus YouBill VlasakATOS 1996 Pasadena19963-23 Wurlitzer, Sexson Auditorium, City College, Pasadena, CA; July 2, 199630:46Kalmar and Ruby: Who's Sorry Now?; Nevertheless; Thinking Of You; I Wanna Be Loved By You; Three Little WordsBob RalstonConcert: Keystone Oaks High School 2000-09-0920003-19 Wurlitzer, Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA35:59I Want My Mama (Mama Yo Quiero) - with thanks to Donald J. McGregor for naming the song!Don SimmonsConcert: Andriesian Residence 196519654-21 Barton-Wurlitzer Hybrid, Dr. Dan Andriesian Residence, Cottage Grove, OR; April 196539:43Beautiful LoveChris ElliottATOS 1994 Fresno19942-10 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Hanford, CA; 1 July 199443:28Cavalcade of Martial SongsDudley SavageConcert: Dreamland Margate 1993-06-0619934-19 Compton Noterman, Dreamland Cinema, Margate; (8 Compton 11 Noterman) Installed 193548:10I Dreamed A DreamDavid RedfernConcert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2021-02-12 (At The Astoria 3)20213-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorks52:55Poet and Peasant OvertureJonas NordwallOmnificent [Organ Grinder JN-106]19804-37 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Denver, CO (1979-1988); based on 4-20 Publix 1 from Paramount, Portland.
Celebrating a Blue MoonStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsBlue MoonJohn DuffyDuffy At The Organ [London HA-U2012]19573-10 Wurlitzer-Gottfried, CBS-KNX Studios, Columbia Square, Hollywood, CA; ex-Legion (Capitol) Theatre, Walla Walla, WA2:48Lazy Moon from GoldilocksJelani EddingtonBlue Tango [RJE CD]20065-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Victorian Music Palace4:39MoondanceDonna ParkerThe Lady Elsinore20073-26 Wurlitzer, Elsinore Theatre, Salem, OR7:14(Give Me The) Moon Over BrooklynFreddie BrabsonConcert: Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville 2021-08-0220213-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN10:03Blue Pacific MoonlightPaul CarsonMusic Of Hawaii Vol 2 [Alma C1861]12:40Shine On, Harvest MoonRob Richards & Alex-ZsoltNethercutt Duets [Alex Zsolt Ministries]20104-74 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, CA, plus Bosendorfer grand piano14:55Moonlight on the AlsterErnest BroadbentRequests from the Tower Ballroom [EMI One Up OU 2042]19743-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool19:41Moonlight On The RiverLyn LarsenTony & Lyn In Concert Again [DuoMusik CD]20135-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL23:38Magic Is The Moonlight (Te Quiero Dijiste)Bill ThomsonA Moonlight Recital [Lift BT-3401]Bill Thomson's Custom Rodgers 34026:57There's A Rising Moon For Every Falling StarStephen VincentYamaha EL90 with Paramount 45032:48How High The MoonArnold LoxamMighty Like A Rose [Crystal CRY3003]19683-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Leeds35:21East of the Sun (And West of the Moon)Rex KouryAt San Sylmar [NCR 1124]3-25 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA; ex-Roxie Theatre, Atlanta, GA39:18I Wished On The MoonJoseph SealYou And The Night And The Music [Pye NSPL 18261]19683-12 Wurlitzer, ABC Theatre, Kingston-on-Thames42:04Chasing MoonbeamsChris ElliottFrom Shore To Shore [CPE Productions CD]19984-36 Wurlitzer, Plummer Auditorium, Fullerton, CA44:47Making Faces At The Man In The MoonRon RhodeTogether [Roxy RP-118-CD]20114-34 Wurlitzer, Shanklin Center, Groton, MA; Console from Metropolitan Theatre, Boston, MA; Core pipework from the Palace Theatre, Cleveland, OH48:00Carolina MoonJesse CrawfordVictor 219331929Probably New York Paramount Studio Wurlitzer51:39Serenade To MoonlightSimon GledhillFor The Fun Of It: San Diego's Spreckels Outdoor Pipe Organ [SOS 7 CD]20014-63 Skinner, Spreckels Organ Pavillion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA55:36(There Ought To Be A) Moonlight Savings TimeDonnie RankinAt The Civic20093-19 Wurlitzer, Akron Civic Center, Akron, Ohio; original organ 3-13, enlarged by Carlton Smith58:15Moon Over MiamiLew WilliamsSforzando 11X19855-21 Wurlitzer, Bill Brown Residence, Phoenix, AZ; recorded November 1985 at the Phoenix Festival
Christie Unit Organs
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Primero Douglas Reeve Broadcast: The Dome, Brighton 1966-08-10 1966 4-50 Hill, Norman and Beard, The Dome, Brighton
2:45 I Wish You Love Ken Stroud Playing The Christie Organ [CL CLC 8624] 1963 3-9 Christie, Stotfold Social Club, formerly Regent Theatre (1963), Stotfold. Previously in the Carlton Cinema, Liverpool (1932) as a 3-8
6:36 Little Red Monkey John Mann The Christie Sound [Grosvenor GRS 1114] 1981 3-9 Christie plus grand piano, Tony Manning residence, Farnborough, Hants; ex-Rialto Cinema, Enfield; opened by Douglas Reeve January 27, 1974
9:00 I'm Beginning To See The Light Nigel Ogden Astra 1983 [COS Cassette 101] 1983 3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987)
13:09 Memory David Hamilton Happy Anniversary [NTOT Kinura NLS 201] 1983 3-8 Christie, Social Welfare Hall, Bircotes, Doncaster, Yorkshire (Harworth Christie); ex-Regal/Essoldo/Classic Cinema, Durham
18:17 China Doll Parade Donald Thorne Cinema Organ Volume 2 [Pearl Flapper CD] 1938 3-9 Christie, Granada Cinema, Willesden, London
21:17 Moontime Frank Newman At The Organ [Poppy Cassette GXP004] 1935 3c-8 Christie, Plaza Cinema, Rugby
24:09 Love in Bloom Sidney Torch Torchlight on Edmonton [Sterndale CD] 1934 4-14 Christie, Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London
27:45 You Say The Sweetest Things, Baby Doreen Chadwick Echoes Of Edmonton [Audiocord ACD221] 1976 4-14 Christie, Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London; CD tracks 1-10, 16-17 are from Chadwick's Doric LP 'Princess of the Theatre Organ'
30:23 Arabesque Simon Gledhill Journey Into Melody [COS Cassette 109] 1985 3-12 Christie, Granada Theatre, Walthamstow
34:29 The Great Little Army Brian Sharp Sharp's The Word [OS Digital OS203] 1993 3-14 Christie, Sandford Park, Dorset
39:15 La Petite Valse Tommy Desserre 30 Years of the Organ in the Gaumont Palace [STIL 2603 S 71] 1972 4-15 Christie, Gaumont Palace Theatre, Paris, France
42:16 Puff The Magic Dragon Dave Wickerham Concert: Kelvin Grove State College 2015-11-08 2015 3-11 Christie, Kelvin Grove State College, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
48:21 Strike Up the Band Cliff Bingham The Cliff Bingham Concert Collection 2018 2-10 Christie, Baptist Church, Epping, NSW, Australia
52:24 Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue? Doreen Chadwick Organised In Oldham [LTOT CD 9126] 1991 3-7 Christie, Blue Coat School, Oldham, Lancashire; ex-Pyramid Theatre, Sale (1934)
55:31 Way Down Yonder In New Orleans Len Rawle Now And Then (2-CD) 2007 3-8 Christie, Castle Hill United Reformed Church, Ipswich, England; ex-Century/Essoldo Cinema, Clacton (1936)
57:48 Regimental Daughters - two step Arnold Loxam Dance With Loxam [Kirkham KRS 1004]
3-7 Christie, Reliance Motor Showroom, Kings Lynn, Norfolk; Originally in Majestic Cinema, Reigate, Surrey
62:57 Spanish Dance, Op. 12 No. 3 Frederic Bayco Music For The Theatre Organ [EMI CLP 1777] 1964 4-36 Christie, Odeon, Marble Arch, London
Tribute to Jack Rhine, 1946-2023
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Muskrat Ramble Ann Leaf Concert Echoes [Pipe Organ Presentations POP125] 1963 2-10 Wurlitzer, Los Angeles Theatre
2:27 Stormy Weather Tom Helms Bertha And A Dozen Friends 1988 4-22 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; Publix #1, designed by Crawford, expanded to 4-29
6:52 Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Old Oak Tree George Blackmore Goodbye To The Mighty Wurlitzer Of The Ritz, Luton [Acorn CF 273] 1974 3-7 Wurlitzer, Ritz Cinema, Luton, Beds
9:25 The Darling Buds Of May (Perfick!) Phil Kelsall I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside [Grasmere CRCD 58) 1993 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
13:19 Frenesi Frank Olsen Frank Olsen's Tricky Fingers [EAR 10261] 1975 3-16 Wurlitzer, Riviera Theatre, North Tonawanda, NY
16:32 Dear Heart Don Scott An Evening At The Palace [DS-7765] 1965 4-21 Wurlitzer, RKO Palace, Rochester, NY; Now 4-23 in Auditorium Theatre, Rochester
20:18 Glaube mir (Answer Me, My Love) Heinrich Riethmüller Zwei in einer großen Stadt [Sikorski SIK-10] 1992 4-16 Wurlitzer, National Institute For Music Research, Berlin, Germany
23:47 This Masquerade Wendy Kieffer-Patrick When Wendy Gets Blue
3-18 Wurlitzer, Uncle Milt's Pizza Co, Vancouver, WA; Originally a 3-13 from the Orpheum Theatre, Seattle, WA; Console from Oriental Theatre, Portland, OR.
27:58 The Waltzing Cat Frances Paige Hi-Fi Pot-Pourri [Jubilee JLP 1038] 1958 3-26 Wurlitzer, Kearns Residence, Hollywood, CA
31:14 Jealous Jocelyn McNeil Very Hi-Fi Organ [Essential Media CD] 1957 3-26 Wurlitzer, Joe Kearns Residence, Hollywood, CA
34:01 Don't Cry My Love; Girl Of My Dreams; Red Roses For A Blue Lady; How Come You Do Me Like You Do? Eddie Layton, Buddy Morrow All-Time Dance Favorites [Mercury SR-60764] 1963 Hammond Organ, Trombone
38:18 Dance Of Love [Hungarian Dance] Keller And Costanzo All Time Favorite Love Songs [Wyncote S-W 9051] 1964
40:35 Misirlou Korla Pandit Odyssey [Fantasy FCD-24746-2] 1958 4-34 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA; recorded 1958-08-06
44:52 I Can't Begin To Tell You Leonard MacClain Golden Years Of Theatre Organ [Vantage DLP-6300]
3-19 Moller, Sedgwick Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
49:11 Golden Mile Kevin Grunill At The End Of The Pier [Soundline Band SLB 4008] 2001 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Studios, Manchester, England
52:03 La Rosita Lyn Larsen Wurlitzer Pops Concert [Musical Contrasts Cassette MCI-109]
4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
56:42 Bandstand Boogie Margaret Hall Kitten On The Keys [Margaret Hall Music 001] 1992 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Formerly 3-15 in Capitol Theatre, Sydney
59:54 Hey, Look Me Over Horace Weber Au Revoir To The Capitol Wurlitzer [Crest CRE-12-LP-008] 1963 3-15 Wurlitzer, Capitol Theatre, Melbourne, Australia; Last performance on November 17, 1963.
62:07 When You're Away Ken Double An Evening With Ken Double [SP-780] 1988 3-14 Wurlitzer, Long Center For The Performingg Arts, Lafayette, IN; Excerpts from live concert, June 11, 1988
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Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Big Band Songs Tom Hazleton From Bach to Runway [DSP 2001] 1985 3-14 Wurlitzer, Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
3:40 I've Got You Under My Skin Tom Hazleton From Bach to Runway [DSP 2001]
3-21 Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS; recorded 1994 & 1995
9:37 Meet Me In St. Louis - selections Justin LaVoie Those Were The Days [DSP 2305] 2019 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; from concert August 2019
17:34 E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial theme Dave Wickerham Those Were The Days [DSP 2305] 2019 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; from concert August 2019
21:06 On the Sunny Side of the Street Mark Herman Wehmeier Residence 2023 4-36 Wurlitzer, Ronald Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH
24:43 Don't Ask Me Why Barry Baker Private: Wehmeier Residence 1991-12-13 1991 4-34 Wurlitzer, Ron Wehmeier Residence, Cincinnati, OH
30:09 C'est Si Bon Gordon Kibbee Dead Organs Series of Archive Recordings - Lorin Whitney
4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA
33:04 The Very Thought Of You Pearl White Iris Theatre, Chicago 1963 2-8 Kilgen, Iris Theatre, Chicago; July 1963
35:43 Hey There Kay McAbee The Lost Kay McAbee Tapes on the Wheeler 3/16 Wicks [DSP 2207]
3-16 Wicks, Faye and Robert Wheeler Residence, Lockport, IL (originally Abundant Life Building, Tulsa - 1959)
39:45 Somewhere My Love Kay McAbee The Lost Kay McAbee Tapes on the Wheeler 3/16 Wicks [DSP 2207]
3-16 Wicks, Faye and Robert Wheeler Residence, Lockport, IL (originally Abundant Life Building, Tulsa - 1959)
45:02 Frankie And Johnny Chris Gorsuch From Sanfilippo Player
5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL
48:55 Till There Was You Dan Bellomy Concert: Wheaton Fox
4-26 Robert Morton, Paul & Linda Van Der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL; from concert for the Windy City Organ Club
53:12 Norwegian Wood Walt Strony Test Recordings 1994 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL; recorded 1994-02-03 using Schoeps KFM-6 Stereo mic
58:18 You're A Sweetheart Jim Riggs Concert: Wheaton Fox 2009 4-26 Robert Morton, Paul & Linda Var Der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL
A Strictly British Affair
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Up With The Curtain John Mann Wurlitzer Tour [OS Digital OS 231] 1997 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Studios Tour, Manchester; ex-Gaumont, Manchester
3:42 I Can Give You The Starlight Vic Hammett A Buckingham Special (Concert Recording R-O006-T) 1966 3-10 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Buckingham; mainly ex-Metropole, Victoria, plus Regent, Stamford Hill and Gaumont, Watford
8:22 The Old Pi-anna Rag Phil Kelsall Concert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2020-10-16 (At The Astoria 1) 2020 3-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorks
12:58 With One Look Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex; ex-Ritz Cinema, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
16:47 Bal Masque George Welling Theatre Organ Echoes 4: Around The World [Organ 1st CD] 1990 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, East Ham
21:39 Spread A Little Happiness Len Rawle, Keith Beckingham Double Touch 1994 3-10 Wurlitzer & 3-6 Rutt, Music Museum, St. Albans, UK
24:36 Punch (Puppets Suite) Bryan Rodwell Cinema Organ Encores Vol 05 [Deroy 870] 1955 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Cinema, Clapham Junction, London 18/9/37; remastered stereo from mono tapes (by Deroy)
26:45 Shallow Waters David Shepherd Round About Regent Street [Cinema Organ Society COS 120] 1991 2-8 Wurlitzer, New Gallery Cinema, Regent Street, London
31:18 Noel Coward Selections Richard Hills Alive To The Sound Of Music [COS CD 124] 1998 4-24 South Bank Wurlitzer, ex Trocadero, Elephant & Castle, London Dance Little Lady; I'll See You Again; Mad Dogs And Englishmen; I'll Follow My Secret Heart; If Love Were All; A Room With A View; Someday I'll Find You; Play Orchestra, Play
41:01 From Russia With Love Doreen Chadwick Presenting Doreen Chadwick [Audicord ACD 228] 1994 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire
46:22 Lady of Spain Ernest Broadbent Melodies For You [Kirkham KRS 1005] 1980 3-19 Wurlitzer, Kitchen Bros. Car Showroom, Diss, Norfolk; ex Paramount Theatre, Newcastle, UK
48:40 Music In May Len Rawle Rawle At The Hall [LTOT 8621] 1986 4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester
53:14 Cruising Down The River Michael Maine At The Dome [Regent RRM 101 cassette] 1989 4-52 Hill, Norman & Beard, Dome Theatre, Brighton, England
56:05 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
60:29 Aces High Robert Wolfe Friends for Life [Grasmere GRCD 56] 1993 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk
Restaurants RevisitedStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsThat's A PlentyDave QuinlanConcert: Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo 1972-06-2519722-6 Wurlitzer, Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo, CA; Originaly El Campanile Theatre, Antioch, CA; recorded by Tim Kirkpatrick 1972-06-254:34Baby Elephant WalkDon CroomOn With The Show [Upbeat Records KM 4474]3-23 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Fresno, CA with ARP 2600 Synthesizer; formerly Shea's Hippodrome, Buffalo, NY7:59You're Gonna Hear From MeDavid ReeseYou're Gonna Hear From Me [Concert Recording CR-0149]19763-17 Wurlitzer, Pipe Organ Pizza, Tustin CA; ex-Million Dollar Theatre, Los Angeles13:03The Candy ManCandi CarleyCandi [Minx MXRC2001]19782-15 Wurlitzer, Great American Wind Machine Restaurant, Reseda, Los Angeles; formerly 2-10 Beverly Hills Theatre; Candi's first LP17:03Can't Help Lovin' Dat ManChris GorsuchMany Melodies from the Majestic Morton! [Doric DO 1412]19804-20 Robert Morton, Plantation Restaurant, Solana Beach, CA; ex-Midland Theatre, Kansas City, MO (1927)21:41Under The SeaKevin KingBy The Slice [Cassette]3-18 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Bella Roma Pizza, Martinez, CA25:10My Melody Of LoveDonn ClaytonMr. Entertainer [Concert Recording CR-0140]3-17 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Seattle, WA; ex-Paramount Theatre, Salem, MA (1929)28:18Phantom's ThemeJonas NordwallBits, Bytes & Pipes Vol. 2 [JN-110CD]4-47 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder, Portland, OR33:26Speak LowBob ReadBig Music From The Beef Eaters [Stereo-Pipes BR-2001-S]3-18 Marr & Colton-Wurlitzer Hybrid, Beef Eaters Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ37:12Ain't She Sweet?Jim RiggsPrivate: Organ Stop Pizza, Tucson 1982-12-2319824-24 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Tucson, AZ; from Riviera Theatre, Omaha, NE; Now nucleus of Sanfilippo Wurlitzer; Recorded December 23, 198240:09Music Box DancerBill Van OrnumWe Get Requests [Stereo LP]3-19 Wurlitzer, Pipe Organ Pizza, Houston, TX; ex-Palace Theatre, Memphis 3-11 (Sytle 235)42:20Blaze AwayTrevor BolshawContrasts [Pipe Organ Presentations POP 130]3-25 Wurlitzer, Music Grinder Restaurant. Marietta, Georgia; Formerly North Park Theatre, Buffalo, NY; Currently in storage.45:53Don't Blame MeTom WibbelsCavatina [Impro Cassette]19853-25 Wurlitzer; Tweedy Brown's Restaurant, Mishawaka, IN50:41Around The WorldStan KannThe Pipes Of Stan [Norman NS 324]19663-18 Wurlitzer, Ruggeri's Restaurant, St. Louis, MO; Originally 13 ranks, enlarged to 18.53:56I'm Forever Blowing BubblesRay YoungAn Evening With Ray Young [Recorded Publications Company Custom]3-13 Wurlitzer, Three Coins Restaurant, Louisville, CO; ex-Piccadilly Theatre, Rochester, NY57:25My Honey's Lovin' ArmsCraig StevensJust Another NIght [Pipe Organ Presentations CRS-001]3-12 Hybrid (Hinners Console), Organ Grinder Pizza, Toronto, Ontario60:27Take Me Home, Country RoadsJames LauckLee's Quay Presents [Progressive PP1018]3-9 Marr & Colton, Lee's Quay Restaurant, Kalamazoo, MI; ex-Lenox Avenue Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
Organs of Los Angeles #2StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsTambourin ChinoisRamona Gerhard SuttonRequest Time For Ramona [Dean Brown DBP-181]3-34 Welte Hybrid, Joe Koons' Motor Cycle Showroom, Long Beach, CA6:00I'll Remember AprilBill ThomsonA Quiet Evening With The Mighty Wurlitzer [Pacifica P-2001]19562-10 Wurlitzer, Armin H "Bud" Wittenberg, Jr. Residence, Beverly Hills, CA; ex-Manchester Theatre, Los Angeles, augmented with parts from the Lincoln Theatre, Los Angeles9:48Grace and BeautyBill Coffman, Knocky Parker, Robbie RhodesFrom Cakewalk to Ragtime to Ballroom [Solo Art SACD-81]4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; plus piano; CD reissue 201414:01Napoleon's Last ChargeJohn LedwonMe And My Wurlitzer [Alpha 7703]19763-26 Wurlitzer, John Ledwon Residence, Agoura, CA: Started life as a 3-11 from the Lyceum, Deluth, MN with the console from the Paramount, Watertown, NY18:48The Man That Got AwayAlex JonesATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights20183-19 Wurlitzer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, CA26:31Ramblin' RoseByron MelcherPipe Power [Concert Recording CR-0099]19724-27 Wurlitzer, Harvey Heck Residence, Tarzana, CA; based on 3-14 Wurlitzer, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood28:11Dance Of The Sugar Plum FairyMark HermanConcert: Bandrika Studios 2020-12-14 (Holiday Pops - LATOS & LA AGO)20203-19 Wurlitzer, Bandrika Studios, Tarzana, CA; Formerly Fox Studios31:15My One and Only LoveKen RosenTheater Organ Idols: Reimagined [Vinyl Gold CD]20172-11 Wurlitzer, Ken & Jenice Rosen Residence, Granada Hills, CA; ex-Pig 'n' Whistle Restaurant, Hollywood, CA; in the style of Buddy Cole35:57Let's Get Away From It AllJerry NaganoConcert: Lanterman Residence, La Cañada 1991-014-36 Wurlitzer, Lanterman Residence, La Cañada, CA, formerly Fox Theatre, San Francisco, CA, now El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA38:28On The TrailJohn SengConcert: Pasadena City College 1992-02-1519923-23 Wurlitzer, Sexson Auditorium, City College, Padasena, CA44:05My Old FlameGeorge WrightAt The Movies [Essential ERS-01W]19713-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio; rec 196148:16Blue PreludeBill ThomsonAn Evening With Bill Thomson [Lift BT 1002]19642-10 Wurlitzer, Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena, CA52:59At DawningTom HazletonATOS 2005 Los Angeles20053-11 Wurlitzer, High School, South Pasadena, CA; 3 July 200556:20Two Hearts In Three Quarter TimeTony FenelonATOS 2012 Los Angeles Highlights20123-17 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA59:32Smoke Gets In Your EyesJustin LaVoieATOS 2018 Pasadena20184-26 Wurlitzer, Vic Lopez Auditorium, High School, Whittier, CA; concert July 2, 201863:38Second Hand RoseJonas NordwallATOS 1987 Los Angeles19875-28 Moller, Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA
Organs of Los Angeles #1StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsSweet City WomanCandi CarleySweet City Woman [Minx KM 7067]3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA3:37CharmaineGaylord CarterSparkling Organ Moods RCA Box19674-36 Wurlitzer, Simonton Residence, Los Angeles, CA6:48Dance Of The ComediansJonas NordwallBits, Bytes & Pipes Vol. 2 [JN-110CD]4-47 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder, Portland, OR12:42The Second WaltzPhil KelsallConcert: Worthing Town Hall 2023-03-1920233-22 Wurlitzer, Worthing Assembly Hall, Sussex, UK17:00Cry Me A RiverBuddy ColeModern Pipe Organ [Warner Bros. WS 1533]19633-27 Wurlitzer-Morton, Buddy Cole Studio, North Hollywood (3-17 Wurlitzer Ex United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles & 3-9 Robert Morton from Capitol Theatre, Marshalltown, Iowa)20:25March Of The Little Lead SoldiersDel CastilloHalf and Half [Concert Recording CR-0028]4-37 Kimball, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA23:12DengozoRalph WolfConcert: Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, May 19, 199119913-13 Wurlitzer, Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles, CA27:54Step To The RearShirley HannumShirley [Malar MAS 2021]19723-26 Wurlitzer, Carson/Kearns Residence, Los Angeles, CA30:19Where Am I?Bob MitchellBob Mitchell's Theatre Organ Favorites [Cassette]4-30 Kimball, St. James' Episcopal Church, Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles33:36Take My WordGordon KibbeeUnited Artists Theatre19403-17 Wurlitzer, United Artists Theatre, Los Angeles37:15Boulevard Of Broken DreamsJack LorenPlays The Los Angeles Shrine Moller Organ [Artistry WR-4919]4-73 Moller (mostly un-unified), Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA39:33Block Party In BarcelonaJim MelanderPlays The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ in The Echoing Antique Shop [Dulcet ME-6001]19602-9 Wurlitzer, James Gaines' Antiques, Decorators' Row, Los Angeles42:34The Glory Of LoveAllen MillsPrivate19943-13 Barton, Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles, CA; 11 May 199446:36The Green Leaves Of SummerAnn LeafConcert Echoes [Concert Recording CR-0083]19632-10 Wurlitzer, Los Angeles Theatre, Los Angeles, CA50:54Tip-Toe Through The TulipsRob RichardsNow Playing - Rob Richards at the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ4-37 Wurlitzer, El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, CA54:16You're Never Fully Dressed Without A SmileStan KannATOS 1996 Pasadena19964-31 Wurlitzer, Founders' Church of Religious Science, Los Angeles, CA; 1996-07-0757:55Wabash BluesGeorge WrightThe Genius of George Wright [Doric DO 1422]19815-21 Wurlitzer, Vaughn Studio, Hollywood, CA62:32Bye Bye BluesJohn DuffyAt The Mighty Columbia Square Wurlitzer [Liberty LRP-3004]19553-10 Wurlitzer-Gottfried, KNX Radio, Columbia Square, Los Angeles, CA; Installed and modified by Balcom and Vaughn
Music of the 1950s, A to MStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsAt the HopBill VlasakThe Paramount Music Palace Proudly Presents [LP]4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN2:40Answer Me, My LoveChristian CartwrightTuned Up 2! [Pipes In The Peaks CD]20073-15 Compton-Wurlitzer, Pipes in the Peaks, Ashbourne, Derbyshire6:32Be My LoveSimon GledhillCarousel [Musical Contrasts MCI-210]19975-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Music Salon, Barrington Hills, IL11:25Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom WhiteJohn Clark McCallYour Packard Hit Parade: Songs from 1899 - 19582011J. Tyson Forker Memorial 4-32 Wurlitzer (Manasota TOS); Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, FL; rec live 12 November, 2011 for the Florida Packard Club13:38Canadian SunsetRob RichardsRob! [OSP CD]4-46 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ18:14China DollKay McAbeeMisc Recordings19713-14 Louisville Uniphone, Rivoli Theatre, Indianapolis, IN21:14DanseroGeorge WrightConcert: Organ Grinder, Portland 1975-01-111975Quality: mixed24:07Ebb TideLeroy LewisOrgan Magic [Jubilee Stereo JGS 1103]19593-16 Wurlitzer, Surf City Hotel, Surf City, NJ; ex-Fabian Theatre, Hoboken, NJ27:40EleanoraPeter LishFor The Very First Time [LTOS Cassette 1]3-8 Wurlitzer, James Finegan Municipal Hall, Eston, Middlesborough; ex-Granada Theatre, Bedford30:04From This Moment OnChris ElliottMagnifico [WRTOS CD]4-60 Wurlitzer, Aveni Residence, Gates Mills, OH33:42GigiTony FenelonTheatre Organ Magic [Stanza CD]19674-19 Wurlitzer, Hoyt's Regent Theatre, Melbourne; ex-Ambassador Theatre, Perth (as 3-15)37:14Guys And DollsRick CucchiPlays The Mighty Wurlitzer19954-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI40:00The High and the MightyDavid HegartyA Live! Symphonic Organ Pops Concert20126-389 Harrah Symphonic Organ, Hurricane, West Virginia; part pipes, part Walker Digital43:03GuaglionePhil KelsallStrict Tempo Dancing Time [Grasmere CD]19963-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool47:03Hocus PocusRichard HillsSouthbank Send-Off [COS CD 129]20044-24 Wurlitzer, ex Trocadero, Elephant and Castle50:26Just in TimeTiny JamesTemple Theatre Organ Samples19753-8 Robert Morton, Temple Theatre, Meridian, MS53:12Latin LadyDoreen ChadwickCinema Organ Encores Vol 62 [Deroy Reprocessed Stereo 1125]19744-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester56:31Little Things Mean A LotKevin MorganFor Your Pleasure [Audiocord ACD 240]19893-8 Wurlitzer, Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, Shropshire; Formerly in the Ritz Cinema, Chatham, Kent.61:22MarianneRon RhodeATOS 2016 Cleveland Highlights20163-10 Wurlitzer, Palace Theatre, Lorain, OH
Burt Bacharach TributeStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsMagic MomentsJean MartynOn Top Of The World2-6 Wurlitzer, Rye College, Rye, East Sussex; ex-Palace Cinema, Tottenham3:07The Story Of My LifePhil KelsallUnforgettable Hits Of The '50s [Conifer CD]19883-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool4:31Make it easy on yourselfNigel OgdenBacharach & David Songbook [Castle Pulse PDSCD 588]20043-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool8:30Twenty-Four Hours From TulsaNigel OgdenBacharach & David Songbook [Castle Pulse PDSCD 588]20043-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool11:56Anyone Who Had a HeartArnold LoxamBBC Broadcast: Gaumont State, Kilburn 1964-03-2119644-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London14:39Wives and LoversAshley MillerAt the War Memorial [HMR Productions 1061]19773-16 Möller, War Memorial Auditorium, Trenton, NJ18:09(They Long To Be) Close To YouRalph WolfHoliday For Pipes [Concert Recording CR-0093]4-22 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA21:13A House Is Not A HomeJohn LauterPrivate Recording3-23 Wurlitzer, Stahls Automotive Museum, Chesterfield, MI25:28Trains and boats and planesNigel OgdenBacharach & David Songbook [Castle Pulse PDSCD 588]20043-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool29:12What's New Pussycat?Leon BerryLeon Tames The Lion [Audio Fidelity LP]19732-7 Wurlitzer, Berry Residence; ex-Eltovar/Lake Theatre, Crystal Lake (Chicago) IL (1929), enlarged from original 4 ranks.33:00The Look Of LoveSteve HubbleMoving On2019Yamaha Genos36:54What The World Needs Now Is LoveKlaus WunderlichHammond Fireworks, Vol 2 [Bell BLR 89 103]1970Hammond, Wersi, Lowrey, Moog, Mini-Moog40:16AlfieMark LaflinA Handful Of Keys20123-9 Wurlitzer, Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn, Wales; ex-Granada Cinema, Woolwich (1937), plus Orchestral Oboe44:34Do You Know The Way To San Jose?Dave FredericksBold Brave Organ Extravaganza [Gulco 803N-6437]1969Gulbransen Pacemaker 210447:32I Say A Little PrayerJohnny KemmLatin Days [Concert Recording CR-E069]1968Lowrey H25R-250:30I'll Never Fall In Love AgainJonas NordwallPlays The Paramount [Gamba JN-102]4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Portland, OR52:52This Guy's In Love With YouJohn SengSeng Rediscovered [HP3001]19704-19 Howell-Wurlitzer, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL54:56Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My HeadReginald DixonAt The Movies [EMI One-Up OU 2132]19763-13 Wurlitzer, BBC Playhouse, Manchester58:51That's what friends are forChris McPheeIntroducing Chris McPhee1992Lowrey Heritage; recorded by Wayne Bertram to Sony PCM, direct from organ output62:11South American GetawayDennis JamesAt The Movies Volume 2 [DJP 106]4-34 Robert Morton, Ohio Theatre, Columbus, OH
Tributes to Warren Lubich and Richard F. KlineStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsOn The Road To MandalayWarren LubichOn The Avenue [Doric DO 1410]19763-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13)3:47Tango Of RosesWarren LubichOn The Avenue [Doric DO 1410]19763-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13)7:06It's A Small WorldWarren LubichOrganasm [Sonic Arts LS15]19804-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18)12:53Manhattan Beach MarchWarren LubichOrganasm [Sonic Arts LS15]19804-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18)15:19NadjaWarren LubichWarren's Way [Doric DO 1419]19804-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18)20:08As Time Goes ByWarren LubichWarren's Way [Doric DO 1419]19804-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18)25:16Sugar BluesWarren LubichWheels & Pipes - Or the Second Coming of Rollerskate Music [Sonic Arts 28]19814-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18)27:33A Sunday Kind Of LoveWarren LubichHollywood Highlights [CD]20033-14 Wurlitzer, Hollywood Theatre, Auckland, NZ32:01GranadaWarren LubichHollywood Highlights [CD]20033-14 Wurlitzer, Hollywood Theatre, Auckland, NZ35:46You Are LoveLyn LarsenVintage Classics Vol 2 - That Certain Hour [Musical Contrasts CD]19764-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD41:32I Found A Million Dollar BabyBilly NalleKline Residence 1970/7119714-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD; unreleased, via Ray Brubacher collection45:33Everybody Loves SomebodyLyn LarsenThat Certain Hour [MCI 102]19764-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD50:20The Trolley SongBilly NalleKline Residence 1970/7119714-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD; unreleased, via Ray Brubacher collection55:19Charmaine (What Price Glory)Lee ErwinSound Of Silents [Angel S-36073]19744-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD58:57At A Georgia Camp MeetingLee ErwinRosebud - Marches and Rags of Scott Joplin [Angel S-36075]19744-28 Fox-Capitol Wurlitzer-Moller, Richard F. Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD
Valentine ShowAvailable CDs have a link to the purchase pages in the Album columnStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsSweet Georgia BrownHector Olivera660 Peachtree Street [EAR-10285]4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA3:07You Were Meant For MeAnn LeafThe Mighty Wurlitzer: Music For Movie-Palace Organs [New World NW 227]19774-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI6:03Hey There; Walkin' My Baby Back HomeKevin MorganFor Your Pleasure [Audiocord ACD 240]19893-8 Wurlitzer, Buttermarket, Shrewsbury, Shropshire; Formerly in the Ritz Cinema, Chatham, Kent.10:52An Affair To RememberNicholas MartinTV & Film Favourites [CD-TMM 8]19893-19 Wurlitzer, Turner's Musical Merry-Go-Round, Northampton, England; ex Odeon/Paramount Newcastle13:16My RomanceSteven EaklorThe Happy Organ Of Steven Eaklor [HIFI CD 0001]2018Allen TO-5Q, Lee Maloney's Allen Organ Studio, Bollingbrook, IL16:38Caribbean HoneymoonLen RawleWurlitzer Magic [TWS 1000]19724-20 Wurlitzer, Tonawanda, Len & Judith Rawle Residence, Chorleywood, Herts19:14Just The Way You AreDavid ReeseYesterday And Today [David Reese Productions DVMF DV-100]5-32 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT22:48Where or WhenGeorge WrightPlays Richard Rodgers [Dot DLP-3656/25656]19653-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio27:01Make BelieveMark HermanCelebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD]20184-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN29:31The More I See You; No Can DoPhil KelsallStrict Tempo Dancing Time [Grasmere CD]19963-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool32:36My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice (Mon c ur s'ouvre à ta voix)Dan MinerviniWhere Or When20184-38 Wurlitzer, Hardman Studio, Great Falls, VA40:48Al Di LaBill ThomsonAt Home With The Rodgers [Rodgers Organ Company]Rodgers Specification 110 (2 manual)45:47I Hadn't Anyone 'Till YouSidney TorchHot Pipes! [Hot Pipes PH2007]4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London; recordings 1938-194049:19ElviraLew WilliamsLive At The Pasadena Civic [Piping Hot CD]19875-28 Moller, ex Reginald Foort Touring Organ52:46You Are Too BeautifulDan BellomyPuttin' On The Pipes19913-18 Wurlitzer, Uncle Milt's Pizza, Vancouver, WA; with Gary Hobbs, percussion; rec Dennis Hedberg - first CD on this organ57:43A Wonderful GuyTom HazletonGranada Theatre, Kansas City3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
Vintage era organists (mostly!)StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsLullaby Of BirdlandEddie WeaverPlays The Byrd Theatre Organ [Century Custom LP]4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA2:51Jing-a-Ling, Jing-a-LingSteve SchlesingParamount 4502022VTPO5:14I Wish You LoveGus FarneyConcert: Organ Loft, Salt Lake City 1964-02-0619645-34 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT; core of organ is former dual console 3-19 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Staten Island, NY7:20(What Can I Say) After I Say I'm Sorry?Dave QuinlanPrivate: Organ Loft, Salt Lake City 1964-1019645-34 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT10:55FlamingoJim RoseveareATOS 1986 Richmond - Mosque Theatre 1986-07-0819863-17 Wurlitzer, Mosque Theatre, Richmond, VA; recorded by William O. Schlotter on DAT14:53Chattanooga Choo ChooJonas NordwallOrgan Grinder, Portland: Volume 2 [LP OGP-102]4-42 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder, Portland, OR21:38Empty SaddlesVic HammettBye Bye Blues [Audiocord ACD 232]19964-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London; CD released 200224:12So Beats My Heart For YouEddie BakerShuffle Off To Buffalo [Ralbar SLBP-1025]4-18 Marr & Colton, Shea's Roosevelt Theatre, Buffalo, NY; currently in Gary Shipe residence, Buffalo29:20The Rusty Pail (take 3)Fats WallerThe Complete Recorded Works [JSP927 A-D]1927Estey, Victor's Trinity Church Studios, Camden, NJ; Take 332:48Handful of KeysMark LaflinA Handful Of Keys20123-9 Wurlitzer, Neuadd Pendre, Tywyn, Wales; ex-Granada Cinema, Woolwich (1937), plus Orchestral Oboe35:58I'm Crazy About My Baby (And My Baby's Crazy 'bout Me)Dick SmithConcert: Allen GW319-EX, Mike Phillips Residence 2007-05-172007Allen GW319-EX, Mike Phillips Residence, Chesterfield, VA39:08Viper's Drag (The Reefer Song)Dick HymanCincinnati Fats [Musical Heritage CD]19873-30 Wurlitzer, Emery Theatre, Cincinnati, OH42:27Alligator CrawlAndrew FennerTheatre Organ [Concert Recording CR-0059]4-15 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Hammersmith, London45:46Don't Try Your Jive On MeFats WallerFats Waller In London [EMI World Record Club SHB 29]19383-8 Compton, EMI Studios, London; 28 August, 193849:24The Jitterbug WaltzDick HymanCincinnati Fats [Musical Heritage CD]19873-30 Wurlitzer, Emery Theatre, Cincinnati, OH53:17Military ShuffleDoreen ChadwickCinema Organ Encores Vol 46 [Deroy 1056 Reprocessed stereo]19744-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Cinema, Manchester56:20Tell MeLeonard MacClainGolden Years Of Theatre Organ [Vantage DLP-6300]3-31 Kimball, Stanton Theatre, Baltimore, MD58:50I Love LouisaEdwin LaMarrPipe Organ Pops [Allegro 1705]1952Edwin LaMarr is an alias used by Edwin Lamar "Buddy" Cole. LP was most likely recorded on the 3/8 Robert Morton in his home studio.60:59Top Hat, White Tie And TailsEverett NourseFrank Killinger (Doric Records) unreleased4-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; recorded by Frank Killinger for CD but never released; mastered by Dick Clay
New Year 2023StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsWith Sword And LancePhil KelsallCelebration 25 Years Of The Organist Entertains [CDGRS 1273]19943-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool3:27Many A New DayLyn LarsenLive At The Coleman Theatre, Beautiful Miami, OK20003-10 Wurlitzer, Coleman Theatre, Miami, OK5:14New Sun In The SkyMark HermanConcert: There's A Wurlitzer In The Basement - Fenner/Howard Residence 2020-09-0620203-16 Wurlitzer plus digital voices, Fenner/Howard Residence, Lebanon, PA8:09Der Rosenkavalier WaltzesReginald FoortThe Theatre Organ - Vol IV [Cook Labs 1153]3-17 Wurlitzer, Mosque Civic Center, Richmond, VA; originally Acca Temple Mosque, 5000 seats, 1927; Album released 197315:10A Whole New WorldScott FoppianoScott Plays The Detroit Senate [Vantage VCD-6308]19954-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI18:36Funiculi, FuniculaTony Fenelon, John AtwellATOS 2010 Seattle Highlights20104-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA22:52Everything Old Is New AgainDavid PeckhamElectro-Pneumatic Action [Veteran Hill CD]19924-20 Marr & Colton, Clemens Center, Elmira, NY25:19The Emperor WaltzDick LeibertAt The Console [RCA Camden CAL-169] EQ + Ozone 40-1019553-14 Wurlitzer, Plaza Studio, Radio City Music Hall, New York; With orchestral accompaniment28:14New Pizzicato PolkaDon KnightsViennese Knights [Concert Recording CR-0022 T]3-9 Compton plus Fanfare Trumpet, Abbey Hall, Abingdon, Berkshire32:04The New Moon: Marianne; Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise; Wanting You; Stout-hearted Men; Lover Come Back To Me; One KissRon RhodeDeep In My Heart - Rhode Remembers Romberg [Roxy RP-108-CD]19955-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL43:08New EraNigel OgdenDown With The Curtain [OS Digital OS 225 CD]19964-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; Last recording before removal - 24 & 25 June, 199649:30The Blue Danube WaltzLew WilliamsContrasts [OSP 106]19793-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ56:25Radetsky MarchJonathan ScottYouTube2021Marcussen & Son (1996), Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Christmas 2022StartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsJingle Bell Rock; Rockin' Around The Christmas TreeRobert WolfeWurlitzer Winter Wonderland [Wolfe Productions 06]20023-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk2:33The Nutcracker Ballet - Dance of the Reed FlutesArsene SiegelOrgan Jewels [Replica 519]19584-24 Wurlitzer, Replica Studio, Des Plaines, IL (William Huck)5:11Winter Wonderland; Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!Bill FieldCarousel Christmas19644-26 Wurlitzer, Woodcarver Shop, Los Angeles7:41A Holly Jolly ChristmasBob Eyer Jr.Christmas At The Capitol19984-19 Moller, Capitol Theatre, Chambersburg, PA; Originally a 3-14 in the Capitol.10:50SnowfallWalt StronyA Kautz Family Christmas19973-15 Robert Morton, Kautz Ironstone Vineyards, Northern California; ex-Alhambra Theatre, Sacramento13:50March of the ToysNigel OgdenA Wurlitzer Christmas Celebration [OS Digital OS210]19944-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; formerly Paramount/Odeon, Manchester17:39Silver BellsReginald DixonThe Organ Plays Music For A Merry Christmas [CBS Special Products CD]19873-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool21:04Santa Claus Is Comin' To TownJohn SteelePlays The Bright Sounds Of Christmas [Kinura KLPS-101]19714-25 Wurlitzer, Dick Kline Residence, Thurmont, MD22:46Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasJustin StahlChristmas on the Circle20153-24 Wurlitzer, Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis, IN26:40You're A Mean One, Mr. GrinchNathan Avakian, Claire AvakianConcert: Auditorium Theatre, Rochester 2021-12-1020214-23 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY30:17Parade Of The Wooden SoldiersAl MelgardAt The Chicago Stadium Vol. 1 [Audio Fidelity AFSD 5886] CD19586-51 Barton, Chicago Stadium, Chicago, IL32:09Christmas DreamPhil KelsallA Wurlitzer Christmas [Crimson CRIMCD183]19983-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool33:46O TannenbaumLyn LarsenNoel, Noel [Coke 15095-1860]1999Coca-Cola Special Collectors Item; 4-36 Wurlitzer, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS; ex Paramount New York37:24Santa BabyDonald MacKenzieConcert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2020-12-1920203-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley40:55Little Drummer BoyGeorge WrightChristmas Time [Dot Stereo DLP 25479]19623-27 Wurlitzer; with Drummer43:21It Came Upon A Midnight ClearAshley MillerChristmas Carols with Organ and Chimes [Command Tape]19654-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York45:30Winter NightJonas NordwallA Unit Orchestra Christmas [NORCAL CD]20104-36 Wurlitzer, Community Center, Berkeley, CA53:22The Christmas WaltzDave KoppA Theater Organ Christmas [Good Music 138123]19942-11 Wurlitzer, Lafayette Theatre, Suffern, NY56:46Rudolph The Red Nosed ReindeerBill LangfordI'll Be Home For Christmas [Doric DO 1407]19743-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village, CAWe Wish You A Merry Christmas (playout)Bob RalstonIt's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Ralston Concerts CD]19923-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
ATOS 2022 Convention Highlights & Jim Riggs TributeLink for ordering Convention CDsStartNameArtistAlbumYearCommentsThe ParrotDave WickerhamATOS 2022 San Diego CD 120224-26 Robert Morton, Balboa Theatre, San Diego, CA5:52Dainty MissMark HermanATOS 2022 San Diego CD 120224-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Spring Valley, CA (San Diego Chapter organ)7:54Valse BluetteJonas NordwallATOS 2022 San Diego CD 220224-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Spring Valley, CA (San Diego Chapter organ)11:25A Trumpeter's LullabyJelani EddingtonATOS 2022 San Diego CD 120224-73 Austin, Opus 453, Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA15:06September SongRyoki YamaguchiATOS 2022 San Diego CD 220224-24 Wurlitzer, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Spring Valley, CA (San Diego Chapter organ)19:26Everything's Coming Up RosesKen DoubleATOS 2022 San Diego CD 220224-26 Robert Morton, Balboa Theatre, San Diego, CA23:50Paramount On ParadeJim RiggsParamount On Parade [RTR 103C]19894-26 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA25:51You Started Me DreamingJim RiggsConcert: Avenue Theatre, San Francisco 1982-01-1719823-15 Wurlitzer, Avenue Theatre, San Francisco, CA; ex-State-Lake Theatre, Chicago (3-13)28:53Dance Of The Blue MarionettesJim RiggsReal Rhythm [WRA1-185]19853-13 Hybrid Wurlitzer, Grand Lake Theatre, Oakland, CA; Now 3-18 owned by Kevin King33:06Blue MoonJim RiggsConcert: Paramount Theatre, Denver 1986-10-1019864-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Denver, CO37:52Fascinating Rhythm; Oh! Lady, Be GoodJim RiggsConcert: Castro Theatre, San Francisco 1987-10-1819874-21 Wurlitzer, Castro Theatre, San Francisco, CA41:56Belle Of The BallJim Riggs, Jim RoseveareConcert: Paramount Theatre, Oakland 1988-01-3019884-27 Wurlitzer, (dual console), Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA45:28Shallow WatersJim RiggsConcert: Gaumont State, Kilburn 1993-05-3019934-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London; COS 40th Anniversary - International Theatre Organ Festival48:38Bei Mir Bist Du SchönJim RiggsConcert: Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village 2001-05-1320013-13 Wurlitzer, Ye Olde Pizza Joynt, San Lorenzo Village, CA51:51Makin' WhoopeeJim RiggsConcert: Ralf Krampen Residence, Brey-am-Rhine 1996-10-2619963-7 Compton, Ralf Krampen Residence, Brey-am-Rhine, Germany55:53The Girl Friend Of The Whirling DervishJim RiggsConcert: Bay Theatre, Seal Beach 2002-01-1820024-50 Wurlitzer, ex-NY Paramount Studio, Bay Theatre, Seal Beach, CA61:32It Happened In MontereyJim RiggsThe Perfect Combination Volume 12008Little River Studio 3 & 4/11 Wurlitzer; Ampico - Lewis Fuiks (Victor Arden)65:52Singin' In The BathtubJim RiggsSingin' In The Bathtub19894-21 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; extended Publix Wurlitzer
Centenary Requests!
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
You Don't Like It - Not Much Jim Riggs Granada [RTR CD] 1991 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
3:12 It's Magic Dudley Savage A Touch Of Romance [DS 1] 1995 3-7 Compton plus Melotone & Solo Cello, Compton House (Ralf Krampen) Brey-am-Rhine, Germany; ex-Regal, Putney (3-6)
5:53 The Surrey with the Fringe on Top David Ashby The "Mightiest" 5/65 Wurlitzer - DeKalb IL 1980 5-65 Wurlitzer, Wurlitzer Building, DeKalb, IL; origin Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna, NY; Proctors Theater, Troy, NY; Radio Station WCCO, Minneapolis, MN; recorded by Christopher Camalick
8:43 The Nearness Of You Dan Bellomy ATOS 2001 Indianapolis 2 2001 2-11 Page-Wurlitzer, Hedback Theatre, Indianapolis, IN; 20 August 2001
14:29 Begin The Beguine Kevin Morgan In Party Mood [Audicord ACD 241]
3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire
19:27 Moonlight on the Ganges Jim Riggs ATOS 2010 Seattle Highlights 2010 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WA
23:05 A String Of Pearls Noel Briggs Opposite Ranks [LTOT CD] 1972 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester, England
27:18 We Are The World Ray Thornley Concert: Capri, Adelaide 1985-06-06 1985 4-15 Wurlitzer, Capri Theatre, Adelaide, Australia plus Yamaha FX-20; June 6, 1985 (reprise encore version)
32:47 Honeysuckle Rose Walt Strony Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1994-3-13 1994 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
36:56 The Midnight Fire Alarm Zach Frame Introducing The Carma Laboratories Orchestral Organ 2020-05-21 2020 4-80+ Wurlitzer, Carma Labs, Franklin, WI
40:18 Deep In My Heart, Dear Jesse Crawford Songs Of Love - Sigmund Romberg [Decca DL 8941] 1960 4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA (late 1950s)
44:28 Baby, Oh Where Can You Be? Jim Riggs Paramount On Parade [RTR 103C] 1989 4-26 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA
47:25 Bojangles Of Harlem George Wright Chicago One [Banda CD] 1978 4-27 Wurlitzer, Chicago Theatre
49:42 Misty John Atwell Five Alive [Digipipe WB 101] Unreleased 1985 4-15 Wurlitzer, Capri Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
53:33 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
55:53 Gabriel's Oboe Nicholas Martin Light Fantastic [Nick Martin CD] 2017 Technics FA-1
60:16 Russian Rag Lyn Larsen Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1970s
3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. Originally from Capitol Theatre, Melbourne; 1970s
Halloween
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken 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
4:25 Blue Is The Night Bill Vlasak Concert: Manual High School 25 June 1991 1991 3-26 Wurlitzer, Manual High School, Indianapolis, IN
7:34 Dark Eyes Dick Leibert Transcriptions EQ
3-14 Wurlitzer, Broadcast Studio, Radio City Music Hall, New York
9:56 Horror Of Erik Verne Langdon Phantom of the Organ [Electric Lemon PLP 1909] 1973 Unknown Theatre Pipe Organ
12:43 Mars, The Bringer Of War Isao Tomita Back To The Earth 1988 Moog Synthesizer
17:37 The Music Of The Night Christian Cartwright Tuned Up 3! [Pipes in The Peaks CD] 2019 3-18 Compton-Wurlitzer, Pipes in the Peaks, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
21:11 Mr. Ghost Goes To Town John Buzon Trio Organs in Orbit: Ultra Lounge 11 [Capitol CD] 1996
24:13 Black Moonlight Tony Fenelon Concert: Dickinson High School 2004-05-22 [DTOS 136] 2004 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
27:47 Whistling Away The Dark Robert Maidhof Opening Night [DSP-1407] 2014 4-23 Robert Morton, Loew's Theatre, Jersey City, NJ
31:31 Grim, Grinning Ghosts 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
38:16 Night On Bald Mountain David Gray ATOS 2013 Atlanta [Here With The Wind] Highlights 2013 4-32 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL
50:17 Funeral March of a Marionette Scott Foppiano I Remember You [SBTOS CD] 2011 4-27 Robert Morton, Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara; ex 1929 Loew's Jersey Theatre, Jersey City (4-23)
55:49 Hell's Bells Don Baker The Birmingham [Concert Recording CR-0174]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL
Intro & playout: Suite Gothique - Toccata Thomas Trotter Sounds Spectacular 2003 Klais Organ, Birmingham Symphony Hall, England
Stage Musicals 1960-1979
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Consider Yourself Dave Wickerham Pipe-N-Hot [WS 101] 1987 3-17 Barton, Pizza and Pipes (now Beggars Pizza), Lansing, MI; Formerly Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee, WI and many other places.
3:03 If Ever I Would Leave You Ashley Miller Showtime [Command LP] 1963 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York; last commercial recording made on Paramount
7:01 Put On A Happy Face Simon Gledhill Concert: Musical Museum, Brentford 2021-11-21 2021 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx
9:56 Try To Remember Tony Fenelon I'm On My Way [Festival L 26062] 1973 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, New Brighton, Victoria, Australia. Formerly Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
13:25 Comedy Tonight Walter Strony Encores! Volume 1 [Walt Strony CD] 1986 3-23 Wurlitzer, California Theatre, San Diego CA
16:35 People Mark Herman Concert: Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo 2021-01-01 2021 4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA
20:01 Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) Martin Ellis Martin on the Morton
4-26 Robert Morton, Van der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL
24:01 On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever) Bill Field Ice Frolics [Concert Recording CR-74501-S 45rpm]
3-19 Wurlitzer, Iceland Rink, Paramount, CA
26:50 Cabaret Jimmy Boyce Showtime [Concert Recording CR-0129-T] 1968 4-34 Wurlitzer, America on Wheels Arena, Alexandria, Virginia; ex-Centre Theatre, Rockefeller Center, NYC
30:14 Good Morning Starshine George Wright Conn Radio Broadcast
33:08 Any Dream Will Do; Go, Go, Go, Joseph 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.
37:28 I Don't Know How To Love Him David Shepherd Melody On The Move [Amberlee AML305X] 1973 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire
41:37 Broadway Baby Ken Double Music Of Casa Loma [TTOS CD] 2008 4-15 Wurlitzer, Casa Loma, Toronto; www.kendoubleentertainment.com
44:09 All That Jazz Lew Williams Wheaton-Fox Studio All Stars 2006 4-26 Wonder Morton, Paul & Linda Van Der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL
46:24 I Won't Send Roses Byron Jones My Thanks To You [CDBJ 012] 2005 3-8 Compton, Eden Grove Methodist Church Hall, Filton, Bristol
50:46 One Trevor Bolshaw Contrasts [Pipe Organ Presentations POP 130]
3-25 Wurlitzer, Music Grinder Restaurant. Marietta, Georgia; Formerly North Park Theatre, Buffalo, NY; Currently in storage.
55:11 You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile Frank Olsen Plays The Diss Wurlitzer [Kirkham KRS 1003]
3-19 Wurlitzer, Kitchen Brothers Garage, Diss, Norfolk
58:19 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
61:12 Cell Block Tango; Razzle Dazzle; When You're Good To Mamma Dave Wickerham ATOS 2004 Milwaukee 2004 3-13 Wurlitzer, Bieck Residence, Milwaukee, WI; Preglow, Thursday 1 July 2004
Stage Musicals 1940-1959
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Another Op'nin', Another Show Tom Hazleton Concert: Pasadena Civic Dedication 1980-04-23 1980 5-28 Moller, Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA
3:16 I Could Write A Book Len Rawle Len Rawle Goes North [LTOT 2-CD] 1974 4-20 Wurlitzer, Paramount/Odeon Theatre, Manchester, England
6:23 (Everything Is Up To Date In) Kansas City Lyn Larsen Live At The Coleman Theatre, Beautiful Miami, OK 2000 3-10 Wurlitzer, Coleman Theatre, Miami, OK
8:48 My Ship David Andrews Come To The Sea [ERA 20011]
3-26 Wurlitzer, Kearns Residence, Hollywood, CA
12:55 June is Bustin' Out All Over Tom Gnaster Top Hat [Pipes & Palaces DSP031693] 1993 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City
16:12 Fly Home, Little Heart Brian Sharp From The Tower [OS Digital OS 209] 1994 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
19:09 Almost Like Being In Love Clark Wilson Upstairs - Downstairs: At The Paramount Wurlitzers 1999 4-36 New York Paramount Wurlitzer, Century II, Wichita, KS
22:55 I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair George Wright South Pacific [Banda CD] 1958
25:42 Old Devil Moon John Lauter MCTOS Souvenir Album Vol 1 [Quadraphonemena STD 1022] 1980 3-10 Barton, Redford Theatre, Detroit, MI
29:45 This Is My Lovely Day Nicholas Martin I Can't Smile Without You [Turners TMM2] 1986 3-19 Wurlitzer, Turner's Musical Merry Go Round, Northampton
32:33 Bye Bye Baby Bill Vlasak Music! Music! Music! [WJV Productions CD] 1996 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis; originally 4/20 Crawford Special, Paramount Oakland
35:39 A Bushel And A Peck Donald MacKenzie Compton Galore [Sterndale STE 3064] 2003 4-14 Compton, Whyton House, Huntingdon; ex-Astoria Cinema, Southend on Sea
38:01 I Whistle A Happy Tune Ray Bohr The Big Sound On Broadway [RCA Victor LPM-1339] 1957 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York
40:37 No Other Love Jesse Crawford An Enchanted Evening: Richard Rodgers Melodies [Decca DL 78649] 1958 4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA
44:55 C'est Magnifique Korla Pandit Korla Pandit In Paris [Fantasy 8347] 1963 Unknown Theatre Pipe Organ
47:07 Hernando's Hideaway Kevin Morgan Faszination [Organum CD]
3-11 Moller, Aug. Laukhuff Orgelteile, Weikersheim, Germany
50:32 The Party's Over 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
54:53 West Side Story: I Feel Pretty; Maria; Tonight John Mann Marches, Waltzes & Musicals 2010 4-49 Christie/Hill, Norman & Beard, Dome, Brighton, Sussex
59:34 Lida Rose; Till There Was You Paul Swiderski Concert: Tennessee Theatre 2020-11-02 (Mighty Musical Monday) 2020 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
64:40 Small World Tom Sheen Renwick Recording Studios [Renwick LP] 1961 4-38 Wurlitzer, Renwick Studio, Long Island, NY; Kimball piano; Tom was 22 years old
68:33 Get Me to the Church on Time 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
Stage Musicals 1910-1939
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Poor Butterfly Vic Hammett At The Wurlitzer Organ [Saga Society SOC 1037] 1967 3-10 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Buckingham; ex-Metropole, Victoria
3:55 Peg O' My Heart Gus Farney Giant 5 Manual Wurlitzer [Warner Bros. WS 1409] 1961 5-24 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT
7:15 They Didn't Believe Me Jesse Crawford The Song Is You [Decca DL 78861] 1959
10:46 Nanette Neil Jensen A British Debut [Crescendo Cassette CHLW 1000]
Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden-Le-Wear
13:36 You Made Me Love You Arnold Loxam The Four Seasons Of Blackpool [Grosvenor CD] 1991 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
16:34 Dardanella Nicholas Martin Hey Look Me Over [Grosvenor 1134] 1983 3-19 Wurlitzer, Turner's Musical Merry-Go-Round, Wooton, Northants
20:12 Zigeuner; I'll See You Again Emil Martin Golden Age Of Musicals Vol. 1 [Pipin' Records LP]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Arden Pizza and Pipes, Sacramento, CA; ex-Strand Theatre, Madison, WI and Tiffin Theatre, Chicago, IL
24:01 It All Depends On You Tiny James Held Over at the Orpheum [Doric DO 1405] 1973 4-22 Robert Morton, Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco, CA
27:15 Love Me Or Leave Me Chris Gorsuch Something's Gotta Give
3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
31:18 All Alone Ken Wright Standard Program Library S-176
4-14 Kilgen, WKY Studios, Oklahoma City, OK
34:36 Sometimes I'm Happy Jim Melander Plays The Wurlitzer Pipe Organ in The Echoing Antique Shop [Dulcet ME-6001] 1960 2-9 Wurlitzer, James Gaines' Antiques, Decorators' Row, Los Angeles
37:00 Oh Gee! Oh Joy! Donna Parker Powerhouse [DPP 101-A] 1985 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN
39:47 My Dearest Dear Hubert Selby I Love To Hear You Singing [Stetone STN 001] 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)
43:35 The Lambeth Walk Quentin Maclean Quentin Maclean [Laurentide CTM 6014]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Roy Lawson Residence, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 4-11 State Theatre, Madison, WI, then Fred Hermes Residence, then Replica Records. Then went to Pizza and Pipes, Sacramento, CA and is currently the core of the 4-24, Trinity Presby, SD, CA
46:35 The Most Beautiful Girl In The World George Wright Home Federal Savings Program
3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio
49:27 But Not For Me David Reese Demo: Bella Roma Pizza, Martinez, CA 1973-10-07 1973 3-18 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Bella Roma Pizza, Martinez, CA; recorded by Tim Kirkpatrick
52:37 At Long Last Love Lyn Larsen Paradise [Musical Contrasts MCI-207] 1994 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
58:01 All The Things You Are John Atwell, Bill Schumacher Private 2011 Bill Schumacher, piano; John Atwell, Allen Lyn Larsen Signature; Recorded at Jim Clinch residence November 11, 2011
62:11 What Goes Up Must Come Down Everett Nourse Killinger unreleased
4-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; recorded by Frank Killinger for LP but never released; mastered by Dick Clay
A Grab Bag of Entertainment
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
On A Wonderful Day Like Today David Ashby The "Mightiest" 5/65 Wurlitzer - DeKalb IL 1980 5-65 Wurlitzer, Wurlitzer Building, DeKalb, IL; origin Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna, NY; Proctors Theater, Troy, NY; Radio Station WCCO, Minneapolis, MN
3:25 Manha de Carnaval Bill Thomson The Roaring 20's Goes Latin [Ronson RT 104] 1970 3-30 Wurlitzer, Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI
7:50 Them There Eyes Jim Riggs Private: Organ Stop Pizza, Tucson 1982-12-23 1982 4-24 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Tucson, AZ; from Riviera Theatre, Omaha, NE; Now nucleus of Sanfilippo Wurlitzer; Recorded December 23, 1982
11:57 Iolanthe - selections Dudley Savage As Prescribed 1974-11-10 1974 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon, UK
15:07 The Nuns' Chorus Robinson Cleaver Aria ad Astra [AK Records 7709] 1977 3-8 Christie, Astra Theatre, Llandudno, Wales (1935-1987)
18:49 Bei Mir Bist Du Schon (Means That You're Grand) Chris McPhee Concert Hits 1995 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Canterbury, NSW; ex 1928 Sydney Capitol Theatre 3-15
22:19 Announcement Ray Thornley Concert: Marrickville Town Hall 1977-11-06 1977 2-11 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Marrickville, Sydney; Formerly Prince Edward Theatre, Sydney
I Write The Songs Ray Thornley Concert: Marrickville Town Hall 1977-11-06 1977 2-11 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Marrickville, Sydney; Formerly Prince Edward Theatre, Sydney
27:16 On The Quarter Deck Robert Wolfe Wolfe On Wurlitzer [WP CD 01] 1992 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Campsie, Sydney, Australia; ex-Capitol Theatre, Sydney
30:45 One Alone Lowden Theatre Orchestra, Georges Montalba The Best of American Theatre [Audio Spectrum AS 602] 1965 3-14 Wurlitzer, Plaza Studio, Radio City Music Hall, New York; Georges Montalba = Robert Hunter (1929 -2001, Glendale, CA)
33:40 At The Dance Richard Hills Hills In The Fens [COS CD 127] 2000 4-22 Compton, plus Melotone, Holbeach, Lincolnshire (David Shepherd)
38:22 Rose Of Washington Square Dave Quinlan Concert: Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo 1972-06-25 1972 2-6 Wurlitzer, Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo, CA; Originaly El Campanile Theatre, Antioch, CA; recorded by Tim Kirkpatrick 1972-06-25
41:48 It Only Takes A Moment Ray Frazier Reflections of a Golden Era [Concert Recording CR-0116]
4-21 Kilgen-Wurlitzer, Grant Union High School, Sacramento, CA
45:39 London Calling Iain McGlinchey Concert: Pollokshaws Borough Hall, Glasgow 2021-10-30 2021 3-21 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Pollokshaws, Glasgow
49:41 Blue Velvet Bob Ralston Concert: Keystone Oaks High School 2000-09-09 2000 3-19 Wurlitzer, Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA
52:21 How Lucky Can You Get? Candi Carley Candi [Minx MXRC2001] 1978 2-15 Wurlitzer, Great American Wind Machine Restaurant, Reseda, Los Angeles; formerly 2-10 Beverly Hills Theatre; Candi's first LP
54:56 Flying Fingers George Wright Concert: Auditorium Theatre, Rochester 1972 1972 4-22 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; RTOS, ex-RKO Palace, Rochester
Chicago!
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
My Treasure Arsene Siegel Matinee [Replica 513] 1957 4-20 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Chicago
5:13 This Is Heaven Dick Smith The Velvet Sounds of Dick Smith [Custom Fidelity CFS-3249] 1973 3-10 Wurlitzer, Downers Grove High School, Chicago, IL; ex-Ohio Theatre, Lima, OH (1927); c. 1973, shortly after organ installed.
8:25 What Is This Thing Called Love? Kurt Von Schakel ATOS 1993 Chicago 1993 3-10 Wurlitzer, Tivoli Theatre, Downers Grove, Chicago (Vaudeville show); 7 July 1993
12:03 Begin The Beguine Frank Pellico My Final Vision 1998 6-51 Barton, Chicago Stadium; Recorded July 7th, 1993 - ATOS Convention
16:23 This Nearly Was Mine Walt Strony Concert: Krughoff Residence Dedication 1989-08-05 1989 4-33 Wurlitzer, Krughoff Residence, Chicago, IL
22:18 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Brett Valliant Pipe Organ Extravaganza 15 - Big Band Swing 2011 4-27 Barton Grande, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; Saturday, April 30, 2011
26:02 Sorcerers' Tango Paul Swiderski Concert Recording CR-0034 1980 4-28 Hybrid, Elm Rink, Chicago, IL
29:48 Intermezzo from Naila Stan Kann ATOS 1993 Chicago 1993 3-43 Kimball, Congress Theatre, Chicago, IL; 8 July 1993
35:12 Raintree County Kay McAbee Misc Recordings 1969 3-17 Barton, Patio Theatre, Chicago
39:14 Flying Down to Rio; Orchids In The Moonlight; The Carioca; Orchids In The Moonlight; Flying Down To Rio George Wright Chicago Theatre Concert 1977-07-04 [Banda 202001] 1977 4-27 Wurlitzer, Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
44:08 This Guy's In Love With You John Seng Seng Rediscovered [HP3001] 1970 4-19 Howell-Wurlitzer, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL
47:05 All That Jazz Don Springer Intermission Interlude [Owl Cinema Organ Guild CD] 1998 3-28 Kimball Hybrid, Hinsdale Theatre, Hinsdale, IL
50:09 Whose Girl Are You? Leon Berry Giant Wurlitzer Pipe Organ Vol. 1 [Audio Fidelity AFSD 2858] 1956 3-12 Wurlitzer, Hub Rollerskate Rink, Chicago, IL
52:45 Ten Cents A Dance Zach Frame Concert: Sanfilippo Halloween 2020-10-30 2020 5-85 Wurlitzer, Grand Salon, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
58:09 Medley from Grease Donna Parker, Martin Ellis Pipe Organ Extravaganza 13 - A Change Of Seasons 2009 4-26 Wonder Morton, Paul & Linda Van Der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL
Colours of the Rainbow
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Red Lips, Kiss My Blues Away Ron Rhode Cornsilk [Roxy RP-103-CD] 1991 3-14 'Rhinestone' Barton, RKO Iowa Theatre, Cedar Rapids, IA
3:41 The Red Balloon Buddy Nolan The Two Loves Of Buddy Nolan [Crusade LPS 887]
4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA
7:39 Red Wing (An Indian Fable) 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
10:01 March from Love for Three Oranges Don Baker The Mighty Pipe Organ Plays Golden Favorites [Reader's Digest 8-LP] 1980 4-18 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City CA; ex-1926 Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA
12:18 Orange Coloured Sky Kevin Morgan Essential Wurlitzer Vol. 2 [Bandboy CD BB13] 2009 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Studios Tour, Manchester
15:56 The Pink Panther Lyn Larsen Command Performance [OSP-103] 1975 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ; Lyn's second album
19:08 Pink Champagne George Welling By George! [Amberlee AML 310] 1975 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, East Ham, London
20:52 The Moon Was Yellow (And The Night Was Young) Ann Leaf The Very Thought Of You [Westminster WP 6065]
4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA
23:43 Yellow Days (La Mentira) Jane McKee Johnson Just Playin' Jane [Angelus WR-5144]
3-17 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
27:37 The Green Door Bill Vlasak Music! Music! Music! [WJV Productions CD] 1996 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis; originally 4/20 Crawford Special, Paramount Oakland
29:48 Green Eyes (Aquellos Ojos Verdes) Tommy Stark Big Band Hit Songs On The Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ
4-22 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA
33:07 When Sunny Gets Blue Ashley Miller Concert: South Hills Theatre 1972-09-24 1972 2-6 Wurliitzer, South Hills Theatre, Dormont, PA
36:44 Wedgwood Blue Stanley Tudor At The Cinema Organ Vol. 2 [BBC REC 162M] 1960 2-9 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Cinema, Hanley, Staffordshire
40:16 A Sky Blue Shirt And A Rainbow Tie; Blue Skies; We'll All Go Ridin' On A Rainbow Arnold Loxam At Home At The Tower [Grosvenor GRS 1161] 1985 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
43:51 Mood Indigo Johnny Seng Johnny [Concert Recording CR-0057]
4-19 Howell-Wurlitzer, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL
46:55 Where The Shy Little Violets Grow Jesse Crawford The Early Years [Piping Hot PH2008] Ozone 40-12 1929 4-21 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre Studio, New York
50:17 Blame It On Two Brown Eyes Sidney Torch Demo track
4-14 Christie, Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London
53:10 That Old Black Magic Don Baker The Birmingham [Concert Recording CR-0174]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL
57:22 (What Did I Do To Be So) Black And Blue? Don French French Goes Oriental [Concert Recording CR-0009] 1967 3-13 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Portland, OR (1927)
Hot Circuits, British Style
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Macapa; Choo Choo Samba Andrew Nix Only You [HMCD15]
Roland Atelier AT900C
4:57 Spring Is Here Howard Beaumont Howard Beaumont Plays [Grosvenor GRS 1061] 1977 Baldwin Fanfare Model 133
8:36 Sweet Gingerbread Man David Hamilton Streets Of London [Indigo GOLP 7006] 1975 Conn 580 with Bandbox
12:17 Watch What Happens Alan Haven Organ Spectacular [Pulse PLS CD 248] 1974 Hammond
15:39 You Got It John Kyffin Shades of Orbison [Kyffin CD] 2012 Wersi Helios, Wersi Spectra
19:25 My Blue Heaven Jerry Allen Well Organised [EMI 33SX 1739] 1965 Unidentified Lowrey; Drummers Ronnie Verrall (1-7), Barry Morgan (9-13)
22:27 I Left My Heart In San Francisco Al Bollington Organ Magic [Concert Recording CR-E029]
Wurlitzer 4520
26:19 Ain't That A Kick In The Head? Ian Griffin Ian Griffin And His World Of Dreams [CD]
Ketron keyboard, Roland pedalboard
29:13 My Favourite Things George Blackmore Hammond Up Up 'n Away [Ad-Rhythm ARP-S1002] 1968 Hammond X-66
31:19 A Whole New World (from Aladdin) Janet Dowsett A Whole New World [Grosvenor CDGRS 1298]
Yamaha EL90
34:51 Amor Chris Hamalton (Harry Farmer) Organ Capers [Richmond R20039] 1959 Hammond
38:41 Copacabana Robin Richmond Stereo Fiesta [Pye NSPL 18251] 1968 Hammond H-100, Hammond M-100
42:03 Tabu; Quiet Village Harry Stoneham Hammond Hits The Highway [Studio Two TWO 375] 1972 Hammond
46:51 Zabadak Arnold Loxam Plays 5 Hammond ToneWheel Organs [LoxamSound AUDCD008] 2004 Hammonds - originally a hit in 1967 for Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich
49:21 Solitaire Byron Jones Simply Scala
Wersi Scala plus Hauptwerk theatre pipes
52:51 Ghost Riders In The Sky Chris Powell Reflections [CMPCD09] 2005 Roland Atelier AT-80SL
56:41 I'll See You In My Dreams; Sierra Sue John Bowdler Somewhere In Time [JB0017CD]
Technics GA3
The Dendy Theatre, Melbourne, Australia 1967-2021 To donate to the re-installment fund at RMIT
Ian McIver's Southerncross website - Dendy Theatre
Errata: On the announcement of Neil Jensen's track, I mistakenly stated that the four organs on his Australia Wide LP were in Melbourne: two, Wyatt Hall in Pulteney Grammar School and St. Peter's College, are in Adelaide. My apologies for the error and my thanks to Wayne Bertram in Adelaide for the correction!
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
The Dendy March George Blackmore Concert: Dendy Theatre, Melbourne 1967-04-30 1967 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; Opening concert
4:13 Southern Star George Blackmore Sea Side Walk [Concert Recording CR-0031] 1967 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
7:17 Westward Ho; Charmaine; The Big Chase Gaylord Carter Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1980-10-08 1980 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
11:30 Chloe (Song of the Swamp) Vic Hammett Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton 1968-07-28 1968 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Victoria, Australia; from and returning to Capitol Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria
16:19 Mack The Knife Vic Hammett Wurlitzer '69 [Philips PDS 305 Stereo] 1968 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Middle Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; recorded on Vic's second Australian visit
18:46 Spanish Eyes Tony Fenelon Tony [Festival L32.500] 1969 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Cinema, Brighton, Victoria, Australia; Formerly in Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
22:14 How High The Moon Gordon Hamilton Fine And Dendy [Fidelis CMS-316] Ozone 50-15
3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
24:17 Elizabethan Serenade John Howlett Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1980-05-18 1980 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; From Capitol Theatre, Melbourne and returning there
27:48 Jay Walk Lyn Larsen Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1970s 1970s 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia. Originally from Capitol Theatre, Melbourne; 1970s
31:04 What I Did For Love Neil Jensen Australia Wide [Keymedia LP]
3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
35:51 The Stripper Tom Hazleton Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne - Late 1970s 1977 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; 1977?
39:04 Stanley Cliff Bingham The Cliff Bingham Concert Collection 2018 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Victoria, Australia
42:14 Can't Stop The Music Jonas Nordwall Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1981 - rebalance 1981 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; Originally from Capitol Theatre Melbourne; currently being reinstalled in its original home; Kevin Simmons on drums
45:20 Misty John Atwell Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton 1981 1981 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; from Capitol Theatre Melbourne, returning there
48:36 Ivory Rag Tony Fenelon, John Atwell Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton 1981 1981 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; from Capitol Theatre Melbourne, returning there
51:11 When Love Is Gone Tony Fenelon Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton 1981 1981 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; from Capitol Theatre Melbourne, returning there
55:01 A Swingin' Safari Scott Harrison Distinctly Dendy 2003 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, New Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
58:26 Auf Wiedersehen Lyn Larsen Concert: Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne 1970s 1970s 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, Brighton, Melbourne, Australia; Originally from Capitol Theatre, Melbourne and returning there.
Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee: Music of 1952
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Elizabeth Of England John Giacchi Beyond The Blue Horizon [Modern Mood Music CD] 1996 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Canterbury, NSW; ex 1928 Sydney Capitol Theatre 3-15
3:52 Vanessa Simon Gledhill In Concert [COS Cassette 115] 1988 4-22 Compton-plus, David Shepherd Residence, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
8:12 Hot Toddy Ken Stroud Playing The Christie Organ [CL CLC 8624] 1963 3-9 Christie, Stotfold Social Club, formerly Regent Theatre (1963), Stotfold. Previously in the Carlton Cinema, Liverpool (1932) as a 3-8
10:27 When I Fall In Love Vic Hammett The Wonderful Sound Of The Cinema Organ [Emporio CD]
2-5 Wurlitzer, Stanford Hall Theatre, near Wellingborough
14:01 Petite Fleur Doreen Chadwick Cinema Organ Encores Vol 45 [Deroy 1055] 1974 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester
16:22 Coronation Rag John Bowdler In Town Tonight [Cassette RTS 3056]
3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
18:32 Eternally (Terry's Theme) Ronald Curtis Theatre Organ Echoes 1: Movie Magic [Organ 1st CD] 2006 4-15 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Hammersmith, London
22:08 I Love Lucy Show theme George Blackmore Television and Radio Themes [EMI MFP 1311] 1969 3-12 Compton plus Melotone, Plough Public House, Great Munden, Herts, England; ex-Gaumont, Finchley, London
24:00 The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart?) John Clark McCall Your Packard Hit Parade 3: Songs from World War II and the Fifties 2014 4-32 Wurlitzer, Grace Baptist Church, Sarasota, Florida; 9 Nov 2013
27:47 Lullaby Of Birdland Gerald Shaw The Regal Sound [Carwal CWR 85] 1964 4-36 Christie, Regal Theatre, Marble Arch, London
31:13 Guadalcanal March Ena Baga Sounds Of the Music of Richard Rodgers [Philips LP SON 044] 1977 5-17 Compton, Odeon Theatre, Leicester Square, London
34:12 Don't Laugh At Me ('cause I'm A Fool) Kevin Morgan In Party Mood [Audicord ACD 241]
3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire
38:19 Veradero Gus Farney Colossus [Warner Bros. WS1359] 1960 5-24 Wurlitzer, Organ Loft, Salt Lake City, UT
41:08 Flirtation Waltz John Mann Music From The Royalty [FTOP CD] 2017 2-7 Wurlitzer, Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Windermere; ex-Rex Cinema, Stratford, London (1934)
43:10 The Glow Worm Quentin Maclean Masters Of The Wurlitzer [Nostalgia Direct AZCD214] 1938 4-21 Wurlitzer, Trocadero Cinema, Elephant and Castle, London
45:50 Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo Len Rawle Nice 'n Easy [Piping Hot CD] 2003 3-10 Wurlitzer, Ritz Ballroom, Brighouse, Yorkshire
49:14 High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) Gaylord Carter Classic Film Themes for Organ [CD] 1975 4-36 Wurlitzer, Simonton Residence, Toluca Lake, Los Angeles
51:49 Ecstasy Vic Hammett A Buckingham Special (Concert Recording R-O006-T) 1966 3-10 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Buckingham; mainly ex-Metropole, Victoria, plus Regent, Stamford Hill and Gaumont, Watford
54:22 On A Spring Note David Gray Eighty Shades of Gray [dg0001] 2018 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
57:30 Jambalaya (On The Bayou) Don Simmons Swinging Pipes [Gamba LP]
4-18 Wurlitzer, Oaks Park Roller Rink, Portland, OR; ex-Broadway Theatre, Portland, transplanted 1955
2022 Conventions Preview ATOS details & registration COS details & registration
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Let's Face The Music And Dance Jelani Eddington ATOS 2012 Los Angeles Highlights 2012 4-23 Robert Morton, Balboa Theatre, San Diego, CA
4:00 Moonglow Carol Williams Sunday At 2 [SOS 8CD] 2003 4-73 Austin, Spreckels Organ Pavillion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
8:06 Polyragmic 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
11:22 Shenandoah Howard Beaumont Tap Your Troubles Away 2013 3-11 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire
15:55 Love And Marriage; My Funny Valentine Michael Wooldridge LTOT Heritage Centre
3-9 Compton, Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Peel Green, Salford, Lancs; ex-Davenport Cinema, Stockport (enlarged from 3-6)
20:30 Chinatown, My Chinatown; Chinese Laundry Blues; Limehouse Blues Kevin Morgan LTOT Heritage Centre
2-6 Wurlitzer, Theatre Organ Heritage Centre, Peel Green, Salford, Lancs; ex-Gaumont Cinema, Dingle, Liverpool
24:00 The Song Of The Bells Nigel Ogden Gala Night [Grasmere GRCD 129] 2008 4-20 Wurlitzer (Publix 1), Stockport Town Hall, Lancashire; ex-Paramount/Odeon Manchester
27:48 The Whistling Gypsy Michael Holmes The Plaza: We'll See You In The 1930s [Plaza CD] 2007 3-11 Compton, Plaza Super Cinema, Stockport, Lancashire
31:14 On the Sunny Side of the Street Simon Gledhill Sunny Side Of The Street [Crescendo CDHLW 1007] 2011 3-19 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden le Wear, Co. Durham
34:00 Stevie Wonder: For Once In My Life; Isn't It Lovely?; I Just Called To Say I Love You Mark Laflin Concert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2020-11-20 (At The Astoria 2) 2020 3-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorks
40:24 Buffoon; The Punch And Judy Polka Joe Marsh Concert: Town Hall, Ossett 2016-05 2016 3-13 Compton/Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire
46:07 The Gypsy In My Soul Mark Herman Concert: Crotty Music Salon 2020-06-28 (Wurlitzer Radio Hour) 2020 3-40 Wurlitzer, Crotty Music Salon, Valley Center, CA
49:09 Bandology - March Jonathan Eyre Concert: Victoria Hall Saltaire 2016-08-14 2016 3-11 Wurlitzer, VIctoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire
52:44 When It's Sleepy Time Down South Iain McGlinchey Concert: Pollokshaws Borough Hall, Glasgow 2021-10-30 2021 3-21 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Pollokshaws, Glasgow
57:16 Swing On The Count Aaron Hawthorne Concert: S.C.O.T. Soiree 10 - 2020-05-30 2020 3-21 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Pollokshaws, Glasgow, Scotland
60:18 I Dreamed A Dream Kevin Grunill Paramount: At The Compton Organ [Penistone CD2041] 2004 4-16 Compton, Penistone Cinema Organ Trust; ex-Paramount Theatre, Birmingham
64:34 Wake Up And Live Richard Hills Concert: ATOS Unconventional Convention 2021-07-11 2021 4-22 Compton/Hybrid with Melotone, David Shepherd Residence, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
Requests and Tribute to Jack Gustafson, 1938-2022
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Dance Of The Three Old Maids Douglas Reeve More hits from The Organist Entertains [BBC REC 110M]
4-49 Christie/Hill, Norman & Beard, Dome, Brighton, Sussex
3:55 Tip-Toe Through The Tulips Mark Herman, David Gray ATOS 2014 Indianapolis [Back Home Again In Indiana] Highlights 2014 3-18 Barton & Allen T321Q-SP, Warren Performing Arts Centre, Indianapolis, IN
8:11 Tiger Rag Richard Hills Graduation 2002 3-66 Kimball hybrid, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; recorded in concert, March 2002
14:30 Kashmiri Song (Pale Hands I Loved) Lew Williams At Last [Alabama ATOS CD] 1996 4-22 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; Publix #1, designed by Crawford, expanded
18:44 Love For Sale George Wright Volume 4 - George Wright Plays The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ 1956
22:16 Yellow Bird Jack Gustafson Plays More Favorites [Concert Recording CR-CR26] 1973 3-12 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Santa Clara, CA
25:19 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
27:45 Baubles, Bangles And Beads Jack Gustafson Pipes, Pedals and Pizza [Concert Recording CR-0115]
4-26 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City, CA; ex-Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA; Adapted from Aleksandr Borodin's "String Quartet In D"
30:31 Mad About Him, Sad Without Him, How Can I Be Glad Without Him Blues Jack Gustafson Pipes, Pedals and Pizza [Concert Recording CR-0115]
4-26 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City, CA; ex-Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA
33:06 Once Upon A Time Jack Gustafson The Mod Mod West [Concert Recording CR-0092]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City, CA; ex-Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA
37:41 Wave Jack Gustafson Pipes, Pedals and Pizza [Concert Recording CR-0115]
3-26 Wurlitzer-Robert Morton, Cap'ns Galley, Campbell, CA; ex-Buddy Cole Studio
40:50 Mountain Greenery Jack Gustafson Jack's Pipe Dream - Volume 1 1994 3-13 Wurlitzer/Kimball, Gustafson Residence, San Jose, CA
43:16 Love and Marriage Jack Gustafson Jack's Pipe Dream - Volume 2 1998 3-13 Wurlitzer/Kimball, Gustafson Residence, San Jose, CA
45:39 It Might As Well Be Spring Jack Gustafson Do I Hear A Waltz? 2009 3-14 Hybrid, Jack Gustafson residence, Southern CA
50:37 Do I Hear A Waltz? Jack Gustafson Do I Hear A Waltz? 2009 3-14 Hybrid, Jack Gustafson residence, Southern CA
54:54 The Doll Dance Jack Gustafson The Best Of Times [Pipe Organ Presentations WRA1-125] 1984 3-10 Hybrid Kimball plus Wurlitzer, Gottfreid, Kilgen, Dennison (plus Devtronix Violon & Diaphone), Gustafson Residence, Northern California
57:50 Earthquake Jack Gustafson The Best Of Times [Pipe Organ Presentations WRA1-125] 1984 3-10 Hybrid Kimball plus Wurlitzer, Gottfreid, Kilgen, Dennison (plus Devtronix Violon & Diaphone), Gustafson Residence, Northern California
58:48 I Got Rhythm Jack Gustafson Pipes, Pedals and Pizza [Concert Recording CR-0115]
4-26 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Redwood City, CA; ex-Fifth Avenue Theatre, Seattle, WA
Celebrating the music of Jim Riggs
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Anchors Aweigh [the entire piece] Jim Riggs ATOS 1987 Los Angeles 1987 3-16 Wurlitzer, San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, CA; ex Albee Theatre, Brooklyn, NY; 1987-06-26
Announcement by Jim Jim Riggs ATOS 1987 Los Angeles 1987 3-16 Wurlitzer, San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, CA; ex Albee Theatre, Brooklyn, NY; 1987-06-26
5:10 Lazy Day Jim Riggs Concert: Pasadena City College 1991 1991 3-23 Wurlitzer, Sexson Auditorium, Pasadena City College, CA: concert March 9, 1991
9:59 It's Only A Paper Moon Jim Riggs Concert: Town Hall Ossett 1990 1990 3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire; 1 April 1990
14:01 Introduction of Jim Riggs by Stan Kann Stan Kann ATOS 1990 Regional Fresno 1990 4-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; Friday, October 19th, 1990
I'm Doing What I Do For Love Jim Riggs ATOS 1990 Regional Fresno 1990 4-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; Friday, October 19th, 1990
18:31 A Cuckoo In The Nest Jim Riggs ATOS 1990 Regional Fresno 1990 4-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; Friday, October 19th, 1990
21:59 Stormy Weather 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
27:20 El Choclo (Kiss of Fire) Jim Riggs ATOS 1991 San Francisco 1991 4-27 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA; Saturday, July 6th, 1991
30:24 Always Jim Riggs Concert: Berlin Middle School 1992 1992 2-8 Wurlitzer, Berlin Middle School, New Hampshire; 20 May 1992
33:52 The Breeze (That s Bringin' My Honey Back To Me) Jim Riggs Granada, Kansas City 1991 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
37:12 Hello, Aloha! How Are You? Jim Riggs ATOS 1993 Regional Twin Cities Spree 1993 3-16 Wurlitzer, Phipps Center For The Arts, Hudson, WI; 16 October 1993
41:08 Georgia On My Mind; Ain't She Sweet? Jim Riggs ATOS 1992 Philadelphia 1992 4-32 Kimball, Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA (1903); Not original, now removed
46:23 Taking A Chance On Love Jim Riggs ATOS 1994 Regional Buffalo 1994 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, NY; 16 September 1994
49:45 Black Coffee Jim Riggs ATOS 2001 Indianapolis 2001 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN; 20 August 2001
54:41 Americans We Jim Riggs ATOS 2003 San Francisco 2003 4-26 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, Oakland, CA; Saturday, July 5, 2003
58:12 St. Louis Blues Jim Riggs ATOS 2006 Regional 2006 4-18 Wurlitzer, Babson College, Wellesley, MA; ex 1926 Loew's State Theatre, Boston (3-13), now owned by EMCATOS; 4 November 2006
62:18 I Still Get A Thrill (Thinking Of You) Jim Riggs Concert: Worthing Town Hall 2012 2012 3-22 Wurlitzer, Assembly Hall, Worthing, England; ex-Metropole, Victoria and Empress Ballroom, Blackpool
67:31 Paramount On Parade Jim Riggs Granada, Kansas City 1991 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
Instruments of Music
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
The Toy Trumpet Reginald Dixon Over The Waves [EMI Records ONCR 534] 1981 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; recorded 1961
3:39 Blue Violins 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
7:54 Yakety Sax Robert Wolfe The Wurlitzer Album Vol. One [Wolfe Productions WPCD12] 2008 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Norfolk
9:51 Gabriel's Oboe Jean Martyn On Top Of The World
2-6 Wurlitzer, Rye College, Rye, East Sussex; ex-Palace Cinema, Tottenham
14:54 Piccolo Pete Del Castillo Half and Half [Concert Recording CR-0028]
4-37 Kimball, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
17:55 Holiday For Trombones John Brown The Unique Sound Of John Brown [Monarch DBP-235] 1978 3-16 Wurlitzer, Mission Playhouse, San Gabriel, CA
20:46 The Singing Piano Doreen Chadwick Peter Street Parade [Acorn CF280]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester, UK
24:25 Guitar Tango Hubert Selby Live In Concert on the Mighty Wurlitzer at Thursford [Thursford Enterprises TE03] 1978 3-19 Wurlitzer, Thursford Collection, Fakenham, Norfolk
28:04 Violins and Violets Sidney Torch, Hutch Broadcast
4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London
32:23 When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba Three Suns Midnight for Two [Sony Collectibles COL-CD-2742] 1957 Ray Bohr, Radio City Music Hall Wurlitzer
36:06 Toccatina For Flutes 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)
38:20 Marching Strings John Mann Pipes In The Peaks [OS DIgital 255] 2003 3-14 Compton, Pipes In The Peaks, Dovedale Garage, Thorpe, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
41:28 When The Organ Played At Twilight Don Knights Don Knights At Twickenham [Audiocord AC173] 1979 2-6 Compton, Odeon Cinema, Twickenham; Originally issued as LP as Deroy 1451
44:59 Clarinet Candy Lyn Larsen 1964-Celebration-1989 [Musical Contrasts Cassette MCI-201] 1989 2-9 Wurlitzer, Valley Of The Sun Center, Phoenix, AZ
48:21 Bugle Call Rag Nicholas Martin Tribute To Reginald Dixon [Turner's Entertainments CD] 1997 3-19 Wurlitzer, Turner's Musical Merry-Go-Round, Northampton
51:24 Sam, The Old Accordion Man Ken Rosen Theater Organ Idols: Reimagined [Vinyl Gold CD] 1980 ?-10 Wurlitzer, Marguerite Hendrickson Residence; ex-Rosemary Theatre, Ocean Park Pier, CA; in the style of Jesse Crawford
55:22 Bedtime For Drums Noel Briggs Opposite Ranks [LTOT CD] 1972 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester, England
58:30 Organ Grinder Boogie Jonas Nordwall Omnibus [JN 105] 1977 4-41 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Pizza, Portland, OR; console ex-Metropolitan Theatre, Boston
Requests
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Gone With The Wind (Tara's Theme) Walt Strony Fabulous Fox Organ Weekend Easter 2004 2004 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA; May 28-30, 2004
2:56 My Sugar Is So Refined Helen Dell Good Night Sweet Prince [Malar MAS 2025] 1978 3-26 Wurlitzer, Carson/Kearns Residence, Hollywood, CA
6:49 Voices Of Spring Douglas Reeve Bright 'n Early [COS CD 126]
4-49 HNB Christie, Dome, Brighton
11:31 The Kiss Waltz Lowell Ayars Ayars From The Armory [Advent LA-23-789] 1978 3-13 Wurlitzer, Gray's Armory, Cleveland, OH; ex-New Warner Theatre, Erie, PA (with quintadena and 32' diaphone added)
14:03 Topsy Turvy Rob Richards At The Milhous Museum [HPR 2000-718] 2000 5-80 Walker Theatre Organ, Milhous Museum, Boca Raton, FL: a digital recreation of the largest Wurlitzer in the world.
17:25 I Don't Know How To Love Him Scott Harrison Distinctly Dendy 2003 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, New Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
21:57 The Phantom of the Opera Medley Stan Kann Meet Me at The Fox [CD] 1992 4-36 Crawford Special Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis
35:09 Get Out Of Town Barry Baker Concert: Sanfilippo 1997-10-12 1997 5-80 Wurlitzer, Victorian Music Room, Sanfilippo residence, Barrington Hills, IL
38:37 Some Day My Heart Will Awake; I Can Give You The Starlight Nigel Ogden Bournemouth Organ Favourites, Vol. 3 [Cassette] 1989 4-22 Compton (original), Pavilion, Bournemouth, England
43:25 Kitten on the Keys Lyn Larsen, Tony Fenelon Concert: Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis 1990-05-14 1990 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN
46:27 Amparito Roca Chris Powell Piping Hot Down Under [CMPCD03] 2000 3-20 Wurlitzer, Karrinyup Community Centre, Perth
49:04 Manderin' Armsbee Bancroft The Theatre Organ Club presents Armsbee Bancroft at the Wurlitzer [CLC 8514] 1985 3-8 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Burton-On-Trent
52:46 One Dozen Roses Vic Hammett Theatre Organ Echoes 3: Romance [Organ 1st CD] 1972 4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting
55:30 Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love Helen Dell At The Mission Playhouse [Malar MAS 2023]
3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA
58:52 Bohemia Rag Bill Coffman, Knocky Parker, Robbie Rhodes From Cakewalk to Ragtime to Ballroom [Solo Art SACD-81]
4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA; plus piano; CD reissue 2014
Fun and Frolic
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Ain't We Got Fun?; Good Morning; Everything's In Rhythm With My Heart Phil Kelsall Beneath The Lights Of Home [Pickwick PWK 109] 1989 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
3:19 Smiles Buddy Nolan After Midnight [Concert Recording CR-0071]
4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN
6:49 When My Baby Smiles At Me Ken Double Great Ladies Of Song [CIC-ATOS CD] 2003 3-18 Barton, Warren Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN
8:51 My Funny Valentine Jim Riggs ATOS 1990 Regional Fresno 1990 4-14 Robert Morton, Warnors Theatre, Fresno, CA; Friday, October 19th, 1990
12:18 Bring Me Sunshine; Smile, Darn Ya, Smile; Bye Bye Blues Ernest Broadbent Thanks For The Memory, Vol. 2 [Grosvenor CDGRS 1297]
3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
14:33 Laugh, Clown, Laugh Buddy Cole Transcriptions
17:00 Laugh, You Son Of A Gun C.A.J. Parmentier Organ Favorites From Way Back When [Private Issue CAJ-1] 1933 4-21 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre studio, New York; From aluminium discs via LP, taken from 1933 radio broadcasts
18:25 A Certain Smile [Slow Foxtrot] David Graham Promenade [Potomac Dance Club Series - Grosvenor GPR 21] 1986 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
21:35 Chicago Medley: All That Jazz; Funny Honey; Razzle Dazzle Jonas Nordwall Showtime At Berkeley [NORCAL CD] 2003 4-35 Wurlitzer, Berkeley Community Theatre (NORCAL)
30:35 She's Funny That Way John Clark McCall Concert: Alabama Theatre 2013 2013 4-29 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; rec in concert 22 September, 2013
33:52 Make 'Em Laugh Jerry Nagano Live From The Wheaton Fox [Cassette JCP-1004] 2004 3-18 Robert Morton, Van der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL
37:05 Fun and Frolic Mark Laflin Compton [COS 131] 2018 3-7 Compton plus Melotone, St. John Vianney Church, Clayhall, Essex; ex-Ritz Cinema, Nuneaton, Warwickshire
40:11 Fun To Be Fooled Clark Wilson ATOS 1995 Detroit 1995 3-13 Barton, Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor, MI; 4 July 1995
44:09 Don't Rain On My Parade Tom Hazleton Plays Show Pipes [Malar MAS 2008]
3-26 Wurlitzer, Carson Residence, Hollywood, CA
46:57 Vienna Life Helen Westbrook Helen's Holiday [Replica 33x512 - 10"]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Chicago
53:00 Can't Smile Without You Nicholas Martin I Can't Smile Without You [Turners TMM2] 1986 3-19 Wurlitzer, Turner's Musical Merry Go Round, Northampton
55:53 It's Foolish But It's Fun; Yes Sir, That's My Baby; Beyond The Blue Horizon; The Best Things In Life Are Free; Come Back To Sorrento Arnold Loxam Loxam Bounce [YORCOS Cassette 301] 1987 3-11 Wurlitzer, Dale Hall, Hampsthwaite, Yorkshire
Tributes to Jack Moelmann & Bob Dilworth Jack Moelmann website for full bio DTOS website for anyone wishing to make donations
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Baby Face; Carolina In The Morning; My Buddy; Lazy River Jack Moelmann At The Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ [Becko BMC 101] 1973 2-9 Wurlitzer, Shakey's Pizza Parlour, Anaheim, CA; recorded in December 1973 with patrons in the premises
8:02 Where Do I Begin? Jack Moelmann At The Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ [Becko BMC 101] 1973 2-9 Wurlitzer, Shakey's Pizza Parlour, Anaheim, CA; recorded in December 1973 with patrons in the premises
11:01 Satin Doll JaJack Moelmann At Home With... Jack Moelmann 1997 Rodgers/Pipe Hybrid, Jack Moelmann residence; 13 ranks Rodgers, 8 pipe (half Kilgen)
13:51 Stephen Foster: Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair; Swanee River; Beautiful Dreamer; Oh! Susanna; My Old Kentucky Home; Camptown Races Jack Moelmann At Home With... Jack Moelmann 1997 Rodgers/Pipe Hybrid, Jack Moelmann residence; 13 ranks Rodgers, 8 pipe (half Kilgen)
22:19 I've Got You Under My Skin Jack Moelmann 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
26:30 Tritsch-Tratsch Polka Lyn Larsen Lyn [DTOS-1001] 2 1971 3-?? Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, Delaware
31:01 Open Your Heart Hector Olivera Hector Back To Back [EAR 10272-73] 2
3-28 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; Formerly Boyd Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
34:46 Promenade Clark Wilson ATOS 1992 Philadelphia 1992 3-43 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; 4 July 1992
38:08 The Kettle Boils Jonas Nordwall Still Having Fun After All These Years 1995 Jonas Nordwall, Donna Parker, Tom Hazleton; 3-43 Kimball, Dickinson High School (2 consoles), Wilmington, DE
42:08 On The Beautiful Blue Danube Bob Ralston God Bless America [SPOTOMA CD] 2000 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
47:20 Tico Tico Dave Wickerham dave@dickinson [DTOS CD] 2000 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
51:06 Smash And Grab Richard Hills Graduation 2005 3-66 Kimball hybrid, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
53:55 My Old Flame Donnie Rankin Concert: Dickinson High School 2020-03 2020 3-66 Kimball with Dual Consoles, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
58:54 I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart Tedde Gibson Concert: Dickinson High School 2021-01-30 2021 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson Hight School, Wilmington, DE
61:58 Valse Triste (Sibelius) George Wright GW At Dickinson [Banda 202004] 1979 3-??, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
Tribute to Dick Smith 1945-2021 Note: this edition has been updated on 2022-02-03 to correct an error in the commentary.
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
This Could Be The Start Of Something Big Dick Smith Concert Time [Concert Recording CR-0013-T]
3-13 Wurlitzer, Loew's Theatre, Richmond, VA (1928)
3:33 Just The Way You Are Dick Smith Concert: South Hills Theatre, Dormont 1979-03-13 1979 2-6 Wurlitzer, South Hills Theatre, Dormont, PA; Went to private residence in NJ
9:19 Valencia; La Paloma Dick Smith Concert: Keystone Oaks High School 2005-10-22 2005 3-19 Wurlitzer, Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA; Formerly 2-10 Wurlitzer, Prospect Theatre, Brooklyn, NY
13:09 I Should Care Dick Smith The Velvet Sounds of Dick Smith [Custom Fidelity CFS-3249] 1973 3-10 Wurlitzer, Downers Grove High School, Chicago, IL; ex-Ohio Theatre, Lima, OH (1927); c. 1973, shortly after organ installed.
16:46 The More I See You (The More I Want You) Dick Smith Concert Time [Concert Recording CR-0013-T]
3-13 Wurlitzer; Loew's Theatre, Richmond, VA (1928)
20:57 La Comparsa Dick Smith Concert: Dickinson High School 2004-02-21 [DTOS 134] 2004 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
28:19 Remember Me? Dick Smith The Many Sides Of Dick Smith [EAR-10283]
3-?? Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
30:35 San Francisco Dick Smith Concert: Jim Reinhart Residence 2011-05-11 2011 3-42 Allen T321Q Theatre/Classic, Jim Reinhart Residence, central VA
33:01 Jealous Dick Smith Concert: Allen GW319-EX, Mike Phillips Residence 2007-05-17 2007 Allen GW319-EX, Mike Phillips Residence, Chesterfield, VA
37:38 Button Up Your Overcoat Dick Smith ATOS 1993 Chicago 1993 3-17 Wurlitzer-Kimball, Gateway Theatre, Chicago IL; 6 July 1993
40:16 Velvet Moon Dick Smith ATOS 1993 Chicago 1993 3-17 Wurlitzer-Kimball, Gateway Theatre, Chicago IL; 6 July 1993
43:33 I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan; You Turned The Tables On Me Dick Smith A Dick Smith Happening [EAR-10490]
3/?? Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
48:07 Anniversary Song Dick Smith Concert: Jim Reinhart Residence 2011-05-11 2011 3-42 Allen T321Q Theatre/Classic, Jim Reinhart Residence, central VA
52:15 Roses Are Red; Melody Of Love Dick Smith Concert: Keystone Oaks High School 1999-10-10 1999 3-19 Wurlitzer, Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA; Formerly 2-10, Prospect Theatre, Brooklyn, NY
57:49 I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me Dick Smith A Dick Smith Happening [EAR-10490]
3/?? Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
A New Year and a New CD
Name Artist Album Year Comments
Just Once For All Time; Time On My Hands Dudley Savage ABC Royal Plymouth 1975 3-8 Compton + Melotone, Royal/ABC Plymouth, Devon, UK
5:39 King Kong March Brett Miller The Big Screen On The Boardwalk 2021 4-55 Kimball, Adrian Phillips Theatre, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
9:41 Brian's Song Evelyn Larter The Big Screen On The Boardwalk 2021 7-449 Midmer-Losh Opus 5550, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
14:20 Brazil Dick Smith ATOS 1993 Chicago 1993 3-17 Wurlitzer-Kimball, Gateway Theatre, Chicago IL; 6 July 1993
18:52 I've Got You Under My Skin Jack Moelmann At The Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ [Becko BMC 101] 1973 2-9 Wurlitzer, Shakey's Pizza Parlour, Anaheim, CA; recorded in December 1973 with patrons in the premises
22:45 Waltz at Maxim's Everett Nourse Private Recording 1976 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Portland, OR
25:45 The Boy Next Door; The Trolley Song Walt Strony Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1994-3-13 1994 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
36:35 When I Fall In Love Dan Bellomy ATOS 2001 Indianapolis 2001 2-11 Page-Wurlitzer, Hedback Theatre, Indianapolis, IN; 20 August 2001
43:31 Crazy World Freddie Brabson Concert: Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville 2020-05-04 2020 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
47:20 Serenade For A Wealthy Widow Simon Gledhill Concert: Musical Museum, Brentford 2021-11-21 2021 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, Middx
50:32 Shaking The Blues Away Gordon Hamilton Fine And Dendy [Fidelis CMS-316]
3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theare, Brighton, Victoria, Australia
53:54 Unknown John Muri Concert: Fox Theatre, Detroit 1967 1967 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, Detroit, MI
58:14 Forty-Second Street Vic Hammett Theatre Organ Echoes 4: Around The World [Organ 1st CD]
4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting
Requests, Gaylord Carter and Granada, San Francisco Wurlitzer
Name Artist Album Year Comments
Theatreland Simon Gledhill In Concert [COS Cassette 115] 1988 4-24 Wurlitzer, South Bank University, London (COS)
Chattanooga Choo Choo 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
Raintree County Gaylord Carter Classic Film Themes for Organ [CD] 1975 4-36 Wurlitzer, Simonton Residence, Toluca Lake, Los Angeles
Dance Of The Huns Gaylord Carter Flicker Fingers [Malar MAS 2027] 1977 3-15 Wurlitzer, Civic Auditorium, San Gabriel, CA
Gaylord Carter speaking Gaylord Carter That's Entertainment from Hollywood [OK Rollem OK 32]
4-22 Wurlitzer, Sargent-Stark residence, Hollywood Hills, CA
Crusaders' March Gaylord Carter That's Entertainment from Hollywood [OK Rollem OK 32]
4-22 Wurlitzer, Sargent-Stark residence, Hollywood Hills, CA
Good Morning Starshine Gaylord Carter Reprise Performance [Malar MAS 2013] 1977 4-32 Robert Morton, Fox Theatre, San Diego, CA
Ella Cinders Gaylord Carter Fifty Years of Chasing [Malar MAS 2019] 1977 3-26 Wurlitzer, Carson Studio, Hollywood, CA
The Perfect Song Gaylord Carter Bertha And A Dozen Friends 1989 4-22 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; Crawford Special, expanded to 4-29
Willow Weep For Me Tom Hazleton KPEN Live and Direct 1964-05-30 1964 4-32 Wurlitzer, Paramount (Granada) Theatre, San Francisco (1921); Broadcast live May 30, 1964
Baubles, Bangles and Beads Larry Vannucci KPEN Live and Direct 1964-05-30 1964 4-32 Wurlitzer, Paramount (Granada) Theatre, San Francisco (1921); Broadcast live May 30, 1964; Adapted from Aleksandr Borodin's "String Quartet In D"
Espanharlem George Wright Concert: Vollum 1968 1968 4-42 Wurlitzer, Howard Vollum Organ House, Portland, Oregon; ex 4/21 Granada (later Paramount) Theatre, San Francisco; now Regent Theatre, Melbourne
I Wanna Be Loved By You George Wright Radio Days [Banda CD]
4-42 Wurlitzer, Howard Vollum Organ House, Portland, Oregon; ex 4/21 Granada (later Paramount) Theatre, San Francisco; now Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Winchester Cathedral (with apologies for the distortion on heavy bass) Tom Hazleton Private Stock [Arkay AR-1044]
4-42 Wurlitzer, Howard Vollum Organ House, Portland, Oregon; ex 4/21 Granada (later Paramount) Theatre, San Francisco; now Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Mephisto Waltz Jonas Nordwall West Hills Renaissance [Organ Grinder CD] 1995 4-49 Wurlitzer, Vollum Studio, ex 4/21 Granada (later Paramount) Theatre, San Francisco; now Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Magic Tango Stanfield Holliday Interval Time [Planet PZ003 45EP] 1955 4-19 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Hoyt's Regent, Melbourne, Australia
It Might As Well Be Spring Tony Fenelon Theatre Organ Magic [Stanza CD] 1967 4-19 Wurlitzer, Hoyt's Regent Theatre, Melbourne; ex-Ambassador Theatre, Perth (as 3-15)
The Carousel Waltz Tony Fenelon Interval At The Regent [Festival L-25186] 1975 4-19 Wurlitzer, Hoyt's Regent Theatre, Melbourne; ex-Ambassador Theatre, Perth (as 3-15)
Requests and Concert Tracks
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Love Is Where You Find It Tom Hazleton The Alabama Wurlitzer At Its Best [Prestige 86-106] 1986 4-22 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; Crawford Special, expanded to 4-29
3:59 Love Letters Steve Schlesing Paramount 450 2021 Paramount 450
8:14 Ben Hur Chariot Race March Chris Elliott That's Entertainment [CPE 102-CD] 1990 4-48 Wurlitzer, Wilcox Residence, Gig Harbor, Seattle, WA; ex Ramish Theatre, LA (some ranks from Million Dollar Wurlitzer)
11:43 The Night Is Young And You're So Beautiful Dan Bellomy Concert: Keystone Oaks High School 1990-01-20 1990 3-19 Wurlitzer, Keystone Oaks High School, Dormont, PA
16:14 Hey, Look Me Over Dolton McAlpin Concert: 12 June 1982 1982 3-8 Robert Morton, Saenger Center, Hattiesburg MS
18:22 My Buddy Lyn Larsen Vintage Classics Vol 1 - Presenting Lyn Larsen [Musical Contrasts CD] 1965 3-27 Wurlitzer, Kearns/Carson Residence, Hollywood, CA
22:34 Copenhagen - You've Taken My Heart 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
25:25 If He Walked Into My Life Simon Gledhill Concert: Troxy, Stepney 2020-01-04 2020 4-25 Wurlitzer, Troxy Theatre, Stepney, London; recorded by Damon Cox, Southern District Secretary, COS; Recording Equipment: Sontronics STC-1S into Zoom F8
31:53 Kismet selection - first 6 mins Walt Strony Concert: Troxy, Stepney 2019-01-05 2019 4-25 Wurlitzer, Troxy Theatre, Stepney, London; recorded by Damon Cox, Southern District Secretary, COS; Recording Equipment: 2x Sontronics STC-1S & 1x Rhode NT-1A into Zoom F8
38:37 The Place Where Lost Things Go Aaron Hawthorne Concert: S.C.O.T. Soiree 5 - 2020-10-24 2020 3-12 Wurlitzer, Victoria Hall, Saltaire, Yorkshire
44:37 On A Wonderful Day Like Today Matthew Fisher Concert: Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville 2020-09-07 2020 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
47:48 Crazy World Freddie Brabson Concert: Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville 2020-05-04 2020 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
51:09 At Sundown Nick Renkosik Concert: Sanfilippo Halloween 2020-10-30 2020 5-85 Wurlitzer, Grand Salon, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
53:52 Workin' My Way Back To You Justin LaVoie Concert: Fox Theatre, St. Louis 2017 2017 4-36 Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO; concert August 13, 2017
57:04 Give Me The Simple Life Alex Jones Orpheum Memphis Jam 2021 3-13 Wurlitzer, Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN (2700 seats, 1928); rebuilt by Jeff Weiler Associates
Dwight Beacham Tribute 14 May 1946 – 3 August 2021
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Rainbow On The River Dwight Beacham YouTube Tracks 1967 2-8 Wicks, Orange Theatre, Orange, CA
3:35 Speak Low Dwight Beacham YouTube Tracks 1968 3-13 Wurlitzer, Haven Of Rest Studio, Los Angeles, CA
8:01 The Thunderer Dwight Beacham Concert: Wiltern Theatre 1968 1968 4-37 Kimball, Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA: 10 May, 1968
10:16 Answer Me, My Love Dwight Beacham Plays The Allen System 620 Computer Theater Organ 1970 Allen 620, Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids, MI
14:21 Carissima Dwight Beacham Plays The Allen Computer Theater Organ [Allen AOC-423-1]
Allen
17:16 I Don't Need Anything But You Dwight Beacham Musical Prisms [Allen Cassette 031-0076] 1990 Allen MDS-Theatre III
20:11 Miss Celie's Blues Dwight Beacham ATOS 1998 San Francisco 1998 4-33 Allen, Herbst Theatre, San Francisco, CA; 2 July 1998
24:29 I Know That You Know Dwight Beacham Renaissance Unit Orchestra 1998 4-33 Allen George Wright Signature
27:22 Sassy Brass Dwight Beacham ATOS 2004 Milwaukee 2004 5-55 Allen Renaissance TO-5, Irish Cultural & Heritage Center of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Saturday, 3 July 2004
29:59 Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo Dwight Beacham A Musical Bouquet 2013 3-25 Allen Quantum Custom, Beacham Residence
33:52 Announcement for Taxpayer medley Dwight Beacham Concert: Octave Hall 2013-04-12 2013 Allen LL324, Octave Hall, Allen Organs, Macungie, PA
Taxpayer Medley: Everything I Have Is Yours; Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?; Chicken Dance Dwight Beacham Concert: Octave Hall 2013-04-12 2013 Allen LL324, Octave Hall, Allen Organs, Macungie, PA
43:26
True Love Dwight Beacham Concert: Karrinyup Community Centre 2014 2014 3-21 Wurlitzer, Karrinyup Community Centre, Perth, Western Australia; ex Perth Metro Theatre; 3-10-2004
47:02 Our Director Dwight Beacham YouTube Tracks 2016 Allen Quantum Custom, Dwight Beacham Residence
49:43 Until Then Dwight Beacham A Musical Bouquet 2013 3-25 Allen Quantum Custom, Beacham Residence
53:31 (Keep Your) Sunny Side Up Dwight Beacham Live At The Rialto 2005 [Banda CD] 2005 3-24 Allen Lyn Larsen Signature (LL-324Q); Rialto Theatre, South Pasadena
56:39 Aloha, Hello Dwight Beacham YouTube Tracks 2016 Allen Custom Quantum T321Q, Beacham residence
61:34 Liza Dwight Beacham YouTube Tracks 2013 Allen Custom Quantum T321Q, Beacham residence
Electronics Past and Present
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Wien Bleibt Wien (Vienna Remains Vienna) Andrew Nix Roll Out The Barrel [HMCD16]
Roland Atelier 900C and Korg PA3X
4:22 Moonglow Harold Smart At The Theatre Organ [Rediffusion ZS 76] 1971 Electronic
7:12 Pas De Quatre (Not Four) Robin Richmond and His Organ Grinder's Swing Organising [Rex REXX 129]
Hammond
9:55 Just To Be Alone With You Rosa Rio, Bill Dalton Organ Orbits [Rio Records RR 2002]
Duets on two Hammond organs
12:41 Lady, Play Your Mandolin Jackie Davis Five Classic Albums - Hammond Gone Cha Cha [Avid AMSC 1202] 1959 Hammond
15:34 But Not For Me Glenn and Brenda Derringer My Sister And I [ABC-Paramount ABC-274] 1960 Dual Conn Artist; Produced by Don Costa
18:13 Clarinet Polka John Bowdler Somewhere In Time [JB0017CD]
Technics GA3
21:42 How Soon Jerry Allen Well Organised [EMI 33SX 1739] 1965 Unidentified Lowrey; Drummers Ronnie Verrall (1-7), Barry Morgan (9-13)
25:10 If I Didn't Care Howard Beaumont The Best Of The Early Years [Grosvenor 2-CD] 1977 Baldwin Fanfare
28:03 Bad, Bad Leroy Brown Rosemary Bailey Sunshine Sounds [RB 1000]
Hammond Concorde; G. Gies, drums
31:22 Lindo Panama Leroy Lewis Wizard Of The Organ [EARSA 1005-S]
Multiple electronic organs and sound modules, Wurlitzer percussion, traps and toy counter
34:23 America; If I Had A Hammer; Lucky Lips James Last Hammond A Gogo [Polydor 237 470] 1965 With his Hammond Bar Combo
37:54 Zambesi David Lowe Mr Resident [COS Cassette 104] 1984 Hammond C3, Ice Rink, Streatham, London
40:37 Nessun Dorma - Turandot Tony Fenelon Collections [Notable Music CD] 1999 Atelier AT90R
44:02 Lero Lero; Bem Te Vi Atrevido Ethel Smith Latin From Manhattan [Decca DL 8457] 1958 Hammond with instrumental accompaniment
47:05 Only The Lonely (Know The Way I Feel) John Kyffin Shades of Orbison [Kyffin CD] 2012 Wersi Helios, Wersi Spectra
50:04 Be My Baby Brett Wales Wonderland [Wales Records] 2013 Wersi Louvre GS1000, Pegasus Wing & BFD2
53:28 Bali Ha'i Vic Hammett Baldwin Magic [Ad-Rhythm ARP-S 3000] 1969 Baldwin HT2R
56:09 Parade Of The Charioteers Hector Olivera "Conducts" Great Film Scores [M.P.I. CD106] 1998 Atelier AT-90
YouTube Concerts 2
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Spanish Gypsy Dance; Amparito Roca Phil Kelsall Concert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2021-04-09 (At The Astoria 5) 2021 3-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorks
4:17 There Will Never Be Another You David Redfern Concert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2021-02-12 (At The Astoria 3) 2021 3-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorks
8:20 Original Rags Dave Wickerham Concert: Jammin'@Janckos 2021-04-18 2021 3-23 Wurlitzer, Our Backyard Museum, Jancko Residence, Plantation, FL
14:08 Besame Mucho Ken Double Concert: Love Notes - Atlanta Fox 2021-02-12 2021 4-42 Moller, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA
18:04 The Petite Waltz Gordon Cree Concert: Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow 2021-04-04 2021 3-21 Wurlitzer, Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
22:51 Cuban Boy Aaron Hawthorn Concert: Pollokshaws Burgh Hall 2020-03-27 (S.C.O.T. Soirees 1) 2020 3-21 Wurlitzer, Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow
25:19 Lady Of Spain Keith Evans Concert: Evans Music Room 2020-05-23 (We Got Rhythm) 2020 Allen GW4 - Keith & Katherine Evans Music Room
28:38 You Are The Sunshine Of My Life Will Shaw Concert: Evans Music Room 2020-05-23 (We Got Rhythm) 2020 Allen GW4 - Keith & Katherine Evans Music Room
32:02 Give My Regards To Broadway Bill Webber Virtual Program - Behold The Theatre Organ - Lexington, KY AGO 2021-05-04 2021 Bluegrass Chapter ATOS presentation on theatre organs for the Lexington, KY AGO; Unknown organ.
34:39 Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good) Zach Frame Concert: Organ Piper Pizza, Milwaukee 2020-03-24 2020 3-27 Wurlitzer, Organ Piper Music Palace, Milwaukee, WI
38:43 The Doll Dance Donald MacKenzie Concert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2021-03-12 (At The Astoria 4) 2021 3-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorks
41:06 I Write The Songs Mark Laflin Concert: Astoria Centre, Barnsley 2020-11-20 (At The Astoria 2) 2020 3-18 Compton, Astoria Centre, Barnsley, Yorks
44:37 Walking After Midnight Paul Swiderski Concert: Tennessee Theatre 2020-11-02 (Mighty Musical Monday) 2020 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
47:10 The Darling Buds Of May Alec Walters Concert: Brentford Musical Museum 2021-06-13 2021 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, London
52:06 Blue Rondo à la Turk Nathan Avakian Concert: Adrian Phillips Theatre, Boardwalk Hall 2020-11-18 2020 4-55 Kimball, Adrian Phillips Theatre, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
56:09 Introduction Matias Bombal Concert: Crotty Music Salon 2020-06-28 (Wurlitzer Radio Hour) 2020 3-40 Wurlitzer, Crotty Music Salon, Valley Center, CA
Truckin' Mark Herman Concert: Crotty Music Salon 2020-06-28 (Wurlitzer Radio Hour) 2020 3-40 Wurlitzer, Crotty Music Salon, Valley Center, CA
60:22 How About You? Simon Gledhill Private: David Shepherd Residence 2020-08-11 2020 4-22 Compton Hybrid + Melotone, David Shepherd Residence, Holbeach, Lincolnshire
YouTube Concerts 1
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Organ Stop Boogie Zach Frame Introducing The Carma Laboratories Orchestral Organ 2020-05-21 2020 4-80+ Wurlitzer, Carma Labs, Franklin, WI
3:47 You Go To My Head Mark Herman Concert: Carma Labs 2021-03-07 2021 4-85+ Wurlitzer, Carma Labs, Franklin, WI
8:47 The Song Of The Bells Jelani Eddington Concert: Dairyland Theatre Organ Society Social 2020-12-14 2020 4-85+ Wurlitzer, Carma Labs, Franklin, WI
12:37 Once In Love With Amy John Lauter Concert: Dairyland Theatre Organ Society Social 2020-06-14 2020 3-11 Wurlitzer/Wangerin, Gary & Nancy Bieck Residence, Elkhart Lake, WI
15:18 Princess Leia's Theme Brett Miller Concert: Auditorium Theatre, Rochester 2021-04-17 (Virtually Yours) 2021 4-23 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY
22:04 Chances Are Brett Valliant Concert: Auditorium Theatre, Rochester 2018-05-27 Part 1 Part 2 2018 4-23 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY
24:01 I'm Beginning To See The Light Dan Minervini Concert: Auditorium Theatre, Rochester 2018-09-09 Part 1 Part 2 2018 4-23 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY
26:58 Cloud-Shadows Ian Fraser Concert: Bardavon Opera House, Poughkeepsie, NY 2020-11-07 2020 2-10 Wurlitzer, Bardavon Opera House, Poughkeepsie, NY
32:03 After The Movies Richard Hills Concert: Dickinson High School 2019-03-16 2019 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
35:42 Flying Theme from E.T. Mark Herman Concert: Dickinson High School 2021-05-01 2021 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE
39:58 I'll See You In My Dreams Chris Barber Concert: Musical Museum, Brentford 2020-07-26 2020 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, London
45:00 Sunnyhurst March Mark Laflin Concert: Musical Museum, Brentford 2020-09-27 2020 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, London
47:58 Elizabethan Masque Richard Hills Concert: Musical Museum, Brentford 2020-08-23 2020 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, London
50:44 Tunes Of 1967: Diana; Alone; Wandering Eyes Cameron Lloyd Concert: Musical Museum, Brentford 2021-02-14 2021 3-12 Wurlitzer, Musical Museum, Brentford, London
55:31 Can This Be Love? Mark Herman Concert: Warren Performing Arts Center 2021-04-11 2021 3-18 Barton, Warren Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN; Formerly Indiana Theatre
Australia Day
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) Tony Fenelon I'm On My Way [Festival L 26062] 1973 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, New Brighton, Victoria, Australia. Formerly Capitol Theatre, Melbourne
5:02 In The Still Of The Night John Atwell Here's Malvern! 2000 3-17 Compton Hybrid, Malvern Town Hall, Melbourne
9:45 The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane Stanfield Holliday Interval Time [Planet PZ003 45EP] 1955 4-19 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Hoyt's Regent, Melbourne, Australia
14:03 Alice Blue Gown Aubrey Whelan, Laurie Wilson Waltzing With The Wurlitzer [Point P-238] 1954 4-21 Wurlitzer, dual console, grand piano, State Theatre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
17:47 Eye Level (Theme from TV series Van Der Valk) Gordon Hamilton Mighty Sounds Fine [Fidelis LP]
4-21 Wurlitzer, Moorabbin Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia; ex-State Theatre, Melbourne
22:01 Along The Road To Gundagai Horace Weber Au Revoir To The Capitol Wurlitzer [Crest CRE-12-LP-008] 1963 3-15 Wurlitzer, Capitol Theatre, Melbourne, Australia; Last performance on November 17, 1963.
24:43 I'll Catch The Sun Scott Harrison Distinctly Dendy 2003 3-15 Wurlitzer, Dendy Theatre, New Brighton, Melbourne, Australia
28:35 Out Of Africa Gordon McKenzie, David Johnston Fire Those Pipes [CD] 1989 4-21 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Moorabbin, Australia (David); and Piano (Gordon)
32:16 Taming the Tenor Ray Thornley Five Alive [Digipipe WB 101] 1985 4-15 Wurlitzer, Capri Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
36:20 Thank You Very Much Barry Hall At The Wurlitzer [RCA CAMS 198] 1973 2-12 Wurlitzer, Pulteney Grammar School, Adelaide; ex-Regent Theatre, Sydney, then Plaza Theatre, Melbourne
39:38 Old Cape Cod Neil Jensen Australia Wide [Keymedia LP]
3-15 Wurlitzer, St. Peter s College Memorial Hall, Adelaide, originally Regent Theatre, Adelaide in 1928 and installed in Memorial Hall in 1968.
42:14 Java Knight Barnett Australia In Music [Moonlight MR-001] Ozone 30-15
3-15 Wurlitzer, Regent Theatre, Adelaide, Australia
44:31 It Had To Be You Don Thompson Hands Across The Sea [Pipe Organ Presentations POP110] 2003 3-12 Compton, John Leckie Music Centre, Perth, Australia; ex-Plaza, Worthing
48:45 I'll See You In My Dreams Chris McPhee Strawberry Wine & Citron Tarts 2004 3-21 Wurlitzer, Karrinyup Community Centre, Perth, Western Australia; ex Perth Metro Theatre; 3-10-2004
52:40 John Dunbar Theme Cliff Bingham The Cliff Bingham Concert Collection 2018 3-9 Compton, Albert Hall, Canberra, ACT, Australia
57:02 C'est Magnifique Dennis Palmistra Especially For You [Concert Recording CR-0032]
2-14 Wurlitzer, John Clancy Residence, Wentworthville, NSW, Australia; ex-Civic Theatre, Auburn
59:54 William Tell Overture Part 2 Noreen Hennessy Plays The Prince Edward Theatre Wurlitzer [EMI Custom DRX 5553] 1966 2-10 Wurlitzer, Prince Edward Theatre, Sydney, NSW, Australia. This was the final performance of the organ in the theatre. It is currently in the Marrickville Town Hall in a suburb of Sydney. The 1965 recording was a fund raiser for the organ fund.
64:29 Buffoon John Atwell Australia's Mighty Little Wurlitzer 2010 2-11 Wurlitzer, Town Hall, Marrickville, Sydney
67:58 Let 'er Go March Cliff Bingham The Cliff Bingham Concert Collection 2018 2-10 Christie, Baptist Church, Epping, NSW, Australia
71:54 And This Is My Beloved John Giacchi Beyond The Blue Horizon [Modern Mood Music CD] 1996 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Canterbury, NSW; ex 1928 Sydney Capitol Theatre 3-15
77:44 Gotta Travel On Ian Davies Australian Style [Concert Recording CR-0015]
3-15 Wurlitzer, Capitol Theatre, Sydney, NSW, Australia
81:23 Waltzing Matilda Chris McPhee Polished Pipes 1994 4-24 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Capri Theatre, Adelaide
New Year 2021
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Open A New Window Lyn Larsen The Best Of Times [Wichita Theatre Organ Inc.1461] 1998 4-38 Wurlitzer, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS; Formerly Paramount Theatre, New York City, NY.
3:19 Waltzes: Waltz from Count of Luxembourg; Gold and Silver Waltz Ashley Miller The Famous Radio City Music Hall Organ [Columbia CL 1434] 1960 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, NYC, NY; Waltz from "The Count Of Luxembourg", Gold And Silver Waltz, Merry Widow Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Vienna City Of My Dreams
9:02 Too Late Now Gerald Shaw Fanfare [Concert Recording CR-0017 T] 1968 5-17 Compton plus Melotone, Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London
12:38 Doctor Dolittle George Blackmore Magnificent Compton Music Machine [EMI Studio 2 TWO 236] 1968 Dual Console 4-50 Compton and Melotone, Guildhall, Southampton, England
14:54 A Beautiful Lady in Blue Rex Koury The Magnificent San Sylmar Wurlitzer [HMR Productions HMR-1274] 1981 4-25 Wurlitzer, Merle Norman Classic Beauty Collection, Sylmar, CA; ex-Keiths-Georgia Theatre, Atlanta, GA
18:31 I'm Old Fashioned Tony Fenelon Concert: Kingston City Hall 2020-03-01 2020 4-21 Wurlitzer, Kingston City Hall (formerly Moorabbin), Victoria, Australia; ex-State Theatre, Melbourne
22:57 Harper Valley P.T.A. George Wright Unreleased Allen [Banda 202005] Europe Rest of World 2020 Allen 425
26:39 Misty (Bonus Track) Hubert Selby Mr President Entertains [Plus Bonus Tracks - MSS reissue download]
4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London
30:19 Bees Are Buzzin' Howard Beaumont Music From The Royalty [FTOP CD] 2017 2-7 Wurlitzer, Royalty Cinema, Bowness on Windermere; ex-Rex Cinema, Stratford, London (1934)
33:21 Play Gypsy Joseph Seal Golden Hour of Theatre Organ Favourites [Pye GH 517] 1971 3-12 Wurlitzer, ABC Theatre, Kingston-Upon-Thames
37:03 Malaguena Charlie Balogh The Best Of Organ Stop Pizza [ERB-118] 2007 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ
41:30 Memory Lew Williams The Best Of Organ Stop Pizza [ERB-117] 2007 4-73 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ
47:25 Late Blossom Polka Bill Vlasak An Evening at the Paramount
4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN
50:03 An Affair To Remember (Our Love Affair) Tony Fenelon An Affair To Remember [DTOS F-114] 2013 3-66 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; organ and piano
55:47 Sing, Sing, Sing Jonas Nordwall Two Of The Best [Organ Grinder CD]
4-37 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Denver, CO (1979-1988); based on 4-20 Publix 1 from Paramount, Portland.
Christmas 2020
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Santa Claus Rides Again Ron Rhode Christmas Magic [Roxy RP-106-CD] 1993 4-27 Wurlitzer, 'Private Collector'; ex Minnesota Theatre, Minneapolis 4-20 (demolished 1959)
2:28 Deck The Halls Peter Richard Conte Deck The Hall [Historic Organ Restoration Committee CD] 2020 7-449 Midmer-Losh, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
6:23 Carol Rhapsody Phillip Lamb Deck The Hall [Historic Organ Restoration Committee CD] 2020 7-449 Midmer-Losh, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ
10:59 Make Someone Happy; Inka Dinka Doo Pierre Fracalanza Paramount 450 2013 Paramount 450
15:58 In Party Mood Kevin Morgan In Party Mood [Audicord ACD 241]
3-13 Compton-Christie, Town Hall, Ossett, Yorkshire
19:35 Alice In Reindeerland George Wright Merry Christmas [1990] 1990 Hollywood Philharmonic Organ
21:09 Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Lew Williams Holiday Pipes [OSP CD] 2003 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ
23:26 Sleigh Ride Ramona Gerhard Sutton Christmas In Hi-Fi [Soma MG 1202]
4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York
26:37 Party Scene (Ballszene) Martin Harris Masquerade [COS Cassette 121] 1992 4-24 Wurlitzer, Edric Hall, South Bank University, London
31:20 At The Panda's Party Sidney Torch Hot Pipes! [Hot Pipes PH2007]
4-16 Wurlitzer, Gaumont State Theatre, Kilburn, London; recordings 1938-1940
34:34 For Me And My Girl; Underneath The Arches; Morningtown Ride; Arm In Arm; The White Cliffs Of Dover - Barn dance Arnold Loxam Blackpool Magic - Music For Dancing 1988 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
40:48 It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Rob Richards Christmas Organ Spectacular! 2001 5-80 Walker Theatre Organ, Milhous Museum, Boca Raton, FL: a digital recreation of the largest Wurlitzer in the world.
43:13 Pipe Dreams Verne Langdon Pipe Dreams [Dejavu CD]
4-34 Robert Morton Hybrid, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale CA
47:42 Fiesta Chico Carl Simone It's A Big Wide Wonderful World [Silver Streak MSS-00 16]
4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale, CA
49:39 The Wish I Wish Tonight John McCall Christmas with the Walker on Willow Street 2015 Walker Digital RTO 3-35; Residence of Bucky Reddish and James Thrower, Butler, GA
53:29 I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Dick Leibert Christmas at Radio City Music Hall [RCA Camden ADL2-2043] 1973 4-58 Wurlitzer, Radio City Music Hall, New York
56:53 Parade Of The Tin (Wooden) Soldiers Phil Kelsall I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside [Grasmere CRCD 58) 1993 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
60:40 We Wish You A Merry Christmas; Auld Lang Syne Bob Ralston It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Ralston Concerts CD] 1992 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
Two new CDs and Spotlight on Tacoma Pizza & Pipes
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
It's Today Dan Minervini Where Or When (Debut CD) 2018 4-38 Wurlitzer, Hardman Studio, Great Falls, VA
4:07 Send In The Clowns Dan Minervini Where Or When (Debut CD) 2018 4-38 Wurlitzer, Hardman Studio, Great Falls, VA
11:01 Narcissus Ramona Gerhard Sutton Intermission Time [Soma MG 1203]
Radio City Music Hall?
14:36 Beneath The Lights Of Home (In A Little Old Sleepy Town) Alec Leader Private recording
3-12 Compton plus Melotone, Plough Public House, Great Munden, Herts, England; ex-Gaumont, Finchley, London
18:07 'Deed I Do John McCall Sarasota Sampler 2020 4-32 Wurlitzer, Grace Church, Sarasota, FL
21:09 Careless John McCall Sarasota Sampler 2020 4-32 Wurlitzer, Grace Church, Sarasota, FL
24:35 Waltz Of The Flowers Jane McKee Johnson Just Playin Jane - The Second Time Around [JMJ 4]
3-17 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
31:48 The Sweetheart Tree Andy Crow Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1983 1983 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
35:44 Sabre Dance Andy Crow Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1983 1983 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
38:47 I'll String Along With You Lew Williams Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1997 1997 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
42:09 Crazy Lew Williams Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1997 1997 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
45:47 I Love To Hear You Singing Walt Strony Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1994-3-13 1994 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
49:27 Caprice Viennois Walt Strony Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1994-3-13 1994 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
56:10 Chicken Polka Jane McKee Johnson Just Playin Jane - The Second Time Around [JMJ 4]
3-17 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA
Rarer Organ Makers
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me Eddie Baker Shuffle Off To Buffalo [Ralbar SLBP-1025]
4-18 Marr & Colton, Shea's Roosevelt Theatre, Buffalo, NY
3:59 Midnight In Moscow Arnold Loxam Cinema Organ Encores Vol 94 [Deroy 1414] 1978 3c-7 Christie, Reliance Garage, Kings Lynn, Norfolk (Owner A.E. Ransom); ex-Majestic Cinema, Reigate, Surrey
8:20 Kashmiri Song (Pale Hands I Loved) Wendell Kennedy At The Barton [Concert Recording CR-O005) 1967 3-11 Barton, Orpheum Theatre, Springfield, IL
12:37 In A Country Lane Simon Gledhill ATOS 2004 Milwaukee 2004 3-40 Kimball, Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee, WI; Monday 5 July 2004
16:27 Breezin' Along With The Breeze Tom Hazleton Scotty's Castle Organ Music 2002 3-15 Welte, Scotty's Castle, Death Valley, CA
19:26 The Blue Room Robert D. Salisbury A Page From Avalon [Island Recording CD]
4-16 Page, Casino Theatre, Avalon, Catalina
22:54 Cityland 5: Moon At Sea; Goodnight to You All; China Doll Parade Cor Steyn Cityland 1936-37 [Varagram 5174] 1937 4-24 Strunk, City Theatre, Amsterdam
26:15 The Onedin Line - theme Ernest Broadbent At The Standaart In Holland [NOF Sound NSP 80-8-8-2] 1980 3-10 Standaart, Passage Theater, Schiedam, Holland
30:08 Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White Ken Double, Skip Stine ATOS 2009 Cleveland [Western Reserve] Highlights 2009 3-11 Kilgen, Palace Theatre, Canton, OH
33:02 Be Our Guest Stan Kann Pipes And Power 2004 3-15 mostly Geneva, Lincoln Theatre, Belleville, IL
35:54 Come Back To Sorrento Fritz Seidel Plays Evergreens (Private CD) 1955 2-7 (?) Hupfeld, Schauburg Cinema (1000 seats), Dresden (1927 to 1960s). Organ has disappeared.
39:59 Serenade No 2 Jack Helyer I'm Happy When I'm Hiking [Crystal CRY 3006] 1960 4-22 Conacher, Odeon (formerly Ritz) Nottingham
43:17 Messin' Around With The Blues Fats Waller The Complete Recorded Works [JSP927 A-D] 1927 Estey, Victor's Trinity Church Studios, Camden, NJ
46:45 Jean 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.
50:29 Two from the Thirties: Isn't It Heavenly?; Build A Little Home Nigel Ogden Quartet [RHD 0207] 2007 3-6 Rutt, St. Albans Organ Theatre, St. Albans, Hertfordshire + sampled saxophone and orchestral oboe; Middle manual is a coupler manual; Formerly in the Regal Theatre, Highams Park, London.
54:17 Ragging The Scale Dessa Byrd At The Rivoli Theater Pipe Organ [Crusade LP S 9379] 1971 3-14 Louisville Uniphone, Rivoli Theatre, Indianapolis, IN; Recorded live March 19, 1971
Ladies' Day
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Old Oak Tree Ramona Gerhard Sutton In Concert At San Sylmar [Monarch DBP-213] 1977 3-32 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, San Sylmar, CA; Formerly in the Roxie Theatre, Atlanta, GA
3:34 Les Bicyclettes De Belsize Rosa Rio Everything's Coming Up Rosa [HMR 855] 1976 4-26 Wurlitzer, LIU Gymnasium, Brooklyn, NY; ex-Paramount Theatre, Brooklyn
7:40 I Was A Fool To Let You Go Donna Parker ATOS 2006 Tampa 2006 4-100 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Kirk of Dunedin, Dunedin, FL; 27 May 2006
12:01 Estudiantina Joyce Alldred Organising [LTOT CD] 1973 3-6 Compton plus Melotone, Davenport Theatre, Stockport. Lancashire (1937); remaster of 1973 LP
15:02 Who Can I Turn To? (listed as The More I Know) Wendy Kieffer-Patrick When Wendy Gets Blue
3-18 Wurlitzer, Uncle Milt's Pizza Co, Vancouver, WA; Originally a 3-13 from the Orpheum Theatre, Seattle, WA; Console from Oriental Theatre, Portland, OR.
19:38 Poupée Valsante Doreen Chadwick Oh, Lady Be Good! [Amberlee AML 304X] 1972 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester
22:44 Cornish Rhapsody Florence De Jong, Ena Baga More hits from The Organist Entertains [BBC REC 110M]
2-8 Wurlitzer, New Gallery Cinema, Regent Street, London; Ena on piano
26:51 You Do Something To Me Ann Leaf The Mighty Wurlitzer: Music For Movie-Palace Organs [New World CD NW 227-2] 1977 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI
29:57 La Cucaracha; Unknown; Cachita Pearl White The Legendary Theatre Organists of Chicago [DSP 1911]
Non-US purchases
US Purchases - contact Jim Stemke 1964 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, Buffalo, NY; 1964 ATOS convention
33:07 Music Box Dancer Jean Martyn Home At Last [JME 700]
3-10 Compton, Fentham Hall, Hampton in Arden, Warwickshire; ex-Tower Cinema, West Bromwich
35:42 Row, Row, Row Margaret Hall Kitten On The Keys [Margaret Hall Music 001] 1992 3-17 Wurlitzer, Orion Centre, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Formerly 3-15 in Capitol Theatre, Sydney
38:14 Red Roses For A Blue Lady Carol Williams Hey! Wurlitzer [Melcot MCT CD 016] 2002 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL
42:22 Wedding of The Winds Barbara Sellers Belle Of The Ball
3 manual Allen 6500 Custom Digital; Music Box Theatre, Chicago
46:30 You Needed Me Mary Neal At The Cedarhurst Wulitzer [Mark Records MC 4811]
3-18 Wurlitzer, Core from Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL; now in Cedarhurst Mansion [Ron & Jean Nienaber Residence], Cottage Grove, MN
50:25 I Just Called To Say I Love You Candi Carley Roth Sharing The Love 2010 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL
55:28 Cabaret Marilyn Libbin Here's Bubbles [Emery Theatre LP] 1979 3-23 Wurlitzer, Emery Theatre, University of Cincinnati, OH; ex-RKO Albee Theatre, Cincinnati (3-19)
Requests Plus
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
It's Such A Good Feeling Hector Olivera Hector Back To Back [EAR 10272-73]
3-28 Kimball, Dickinson High School, Wilmington, DE; Formerly Boyd Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
3:09 We'll Be Together Again Bill Thomson A Quiet Evening With The Mighty Wurlitzer [Pacifica P-2001] 1956 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
7:05 Merengues Leroy Lewis Pipe Organ At The Crossroads [Earsa 1004-s]
3-27 Wurlitzer, El Panama Hotel, Panama City, Panama
10:14 We've Only Just Begun Ellie Middlecamp Ellie At The Wurly [Microsonic CS 7229]
3-27 Wurlitzer, El Panama Hotel, Panama City, Panama
14:28 Golden Mile - March Doreen Chadwick Cinema Organ Encores Vol 45 [Deroy 1055] 1974 4-14 Wurlitzer, Gaumont Theatre, Manchester
17:03 While We're Young Buddy Nolan After Midnight [Concert Recording CR-0071]
4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN
20:29 The Aba Daba Honeymoon Tom Hazleton Concert: Powderhorn Park Baptist Church 1981-08-18 1981 3-13 Robert Morton, Powderhorn Park Baptist Church, Minneapolis, MN
23:47 Under The Stars Carol Williams Sunday At 2 [SOS 8CD] 2003 4-73 Austin, Spreckels Organ Pavillion, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
28:49 Looking Around Simon Gledhill, Richard Hills Private 2014 4-22 Compton, plus Melotone, Holbeach, Lincolnshire (David Shepherd); theme of 1952 BBC TV show "The Appleyards)
31:16 A Good Man Is Hard To Find Don Simmons Big Band Jazz [Gamba D-1015] 1965 4-18 Wurlitzer, Oaks Park Roller Rink, Portland, OR; ex-Broadway Theatre, Portland (removed 1955)
35:09 Thank God I'm A Country Boy Jonas Nordwall Jonas [Gamba JN-104] 1975 3-40 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Portland, OR
37:58 Love Everlasting (L'amour, toujours l'amour) Richard Hills Celebrating The Embassy Grande Page [Embassy Theatre Foundation CD] 2018 4-16 Page, Embassy Theatre, Ft. Wayne, IN; with brief stanza "I'll See You In My Dreams"
43:05 Tango Of The Roses Leon Berry Glockenspiels, Traps and Plenty of Pipes, Vol 3 [Replica 33x505] 1955 2-6 Wurlitzer, Hub Roller Rink, Chicago, IL
47:40 Martha's Theme or is it - Ah Superb! Martha Lake (Dick Schrum) Martha Lake Plays
Unknown residence organ Link to PSTOS review of the Martha Lake release!
50:46 Babbling Reginald Porter-Brown Cinema Organ Encores Vol 11 [Deroy ADM 60]
4-14 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Tooting, London
55:51 The Inkspots: I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire; The Gypsy Lew Williams Live At The Pasadena Civic [Piping Hot CD] 1987 5-28 Moller, ex Reginald Foort Touring Organ
60:20 Yes My Darling Daughter; There'll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight; It Don't Mean a Thing Phil Kelsall This Is My Song [Grasmere GRCD 87] 1998 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
Tribute to Ken Crome 1947-2020
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Things Ain't What They Used To Be Candi Carley Candi [Minx MXRC2001] 1978 2-15 Wurlitzer, Great American Wind Machine Restaurant, Reseda, Los Angeles; formerly 2-10 Beverly Hills Theatre; Candi's first LP
3:15 Willow Weep For Me Lyn Larsen San Sylmar - The Music Tour [Musical Contrasts CD] 1996 4-73 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, CA
8:35 The Words Are In My Heart Stan Kann ATOS 1996 Pasadena 1996 4-31 Wurlitzer, Founders' Church of Religious Science, Los Angeles, CA; 1996-07-07
13:21 Fleurette Alex Jones ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2018 3-19 Wurlitzer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, CA
16:50 That's Amore Justin LaVoie ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2018 4-26 Wurlitzer, Vic Lopez Auditorium, High School, Whittier, CA; concert July 2, 2018
19:48 Moon River Mark Herman ATOS 2018 Pasadena Highlights 2018 Bandrika Studio - Nathan Barr
23:57 Intro George Wright Concert: Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids 1979-06-14 1979 3-30 Wurlitzer, Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI
Moanin' Low George Wright Concert: Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids 1979-06-14 1979 3-30 Wurlitzer, Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI
29:02 You Make Me Feel So Young Jelani Eddington ATOS 2016 Cleveland Highlights 2016 3-20 Wurlitzer, Renaissance Theatre, Mansfield, OH
32:17 Through The Eyes Of Love Donna Parker The Paramount Music Palace Proudly Presents [LP]
4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN
36:15 I Found A Million Dollar Baby Tom Wibbels Just For Fun [Impro Cassette] 1985 4-48 Wurlitzer, Cardinal Music Palace, Ft. Wayne, IN; formerly Fox Theatre, Brooklyn (1928); now Wurlitzer Manor, Gig Harbor, Washington (from 1986)
39:29 Hey, Look At Me Now Ken Double ATOS 1997 Indianapolis 1997 3-21 Wurlitzer, Long Centre For The Performing Arts, Lafayette, IN
43:10 Pure Imagination John Lauter Private Recordings - Stahl Auto Museum 2015 3-23 Wurlitzer, Stahls Automotive Museum, Chesterfield, MI
46:01 Tennessee Waltz Jelani Eddington An Evening At The Tennessee [RJE CD] 2007 3-17 Wurlitzer, Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN
50:56 Tomorrow Lance Luce Lance Luce Live [P4 101] 1980 3-24 Wurlitzer, Pied Piper Pizza Peddler, Warren, MI (1980-89); ex-United Artists Theatre, Detroit; now Long Centre, Lafayette, IN
54:15 Sweet Georgia Brown Karl Cole By Request [Springdale Music Palace Cassette]
4-33 Wurlitzer, Springdale Music Palace, Springdale, OH; Formerly Mastbaum Theatre, Philadelphia, PA
58:05 Pine Apple Rag Dave Wickerham ATOS 2006 Regional 2006 4-34 Wurlitzer, Shanklin Music Hall, Groton, MA; 3 November 2006
62:19 Satin Doll Tedde Gibson At Last- Tedde Gibson on the Hardman Studio Wurlitzer 2011 4-38 Wurlitzer, Jack Hardman Residence, Great Falls, VA
65:39 Hallelujah! Mark Herman Concert: Long Island University Gymnasium 2017-10-08 2017 4-26 Wurlitzer, Long Island University Gymnasium, NY (formerly Brooklyn Paramount Theatre); final concert before theatre restored to performing arts centre
75th Anniversary of VE-Day ~ European Organs
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Put On A Happy Face Simon Gledhill The Mighty Wurlitzer 1937 [AAOCCC CD] 2017 3-8 Wurlitzer, College Claparade, Geneva, Switzerland; ex-Granada Cinema, Clapham Junction, London
3:31 Boum! Tommy Desserre EP Lumen LD 1-601
4-15 Christie, Gaumont Palace Theatre, Paris, France
5:06 Flirtation Waltz Gilbert LeRoy Avant La Disparition Du Plus Grand Cinéma D'Europe [Arion ARN 33171]
4-15 Christie, Gaumont Palace Theatre, Paris, France
9:08 Eye Level (Theme from TV series Van Der Valk) Carol Williams Theatre Live! [Melcot MCT006] 1993 4-10 Wurlitzer-Strunk-Noterman, Tuschinski Theatre, Amsterdam; Concert Saturday 16 January, 1993
12:04 Uno per tutte Cor Steyn Op Het Radio Concertorgel [Imperial ILX 5003] 1966 5-27 Moller, Tesselschade Church, Hilversum, Holland
14:26 The Dream Of Olwen Pierre Palla Avro Concertorgel 1961 4-19 Hybrid: Standaart, Gottfried and Stinkens pipework with Standaart console & Compton mechanics; AVRO Studio 1, Hilversum, Holland
17:04 Sousa: Liberty Bell; Semper Fidelis; Manhattan Beach Joop Walvis EP Imperial IPE 5013
3-10 Standaart, Passage Theatre, Schiedam (Rotterdam), Holland
20:32 De Snelwandelaar (The Fast Walker) Bernard Drukker Romantiek En Ritme Op Het Radioconcertorgel [Delta DELP 062] 1969 5-27 Moller, Studio 1 Netherland Radio, Hilversum, Holland
22:57 Give me that old time religion; Nobody knows the trouble I've seen Piet van Egmond Bespeelt het Radio Concert Orgel [EMI SXLPH 1034]
5-27 Foort Moller, Tesselschade Church, Hilversum, Holland pietvanegmond.nl
28:00 Abends in der Taverne Heinrich Riethmueller Zwei in einer grossen Stadt [Teldec 6.26412 AS] 1987 4-15 Wurlitzer, Musical Instrument Museum, Berlin
31:26 Little Man, You've Had a Busy Day Jean-Charles Ablitzer Au Rendez-Vous des Poètes [Stil 1711 SAN 01] 2001 3-11 Moller, Organbuilders Laukhuff, Weikersheim, Germany; Opus 7432 (1947); originally residence of Leslie Wenman, Westcliff, South Africa
34:43 Elite Syncopations Fraser Gartshore Jazz auf der Möller-Kinoorgel
3-11 Moller, Organbuilders Laukhuff, Weikersheim, Germany; Opus 7432 (1947); originally residence of Leslie Wenman, Westcliff, South Africa
38:33 The Greatest Show On Earth Robert Ducksch The Mighty Wurlitzer 1990 4-16 Wurlitzer, National Institute for Music Research, Berlin (1982); ex-residence of Werner Ferdinand von Siemens, Berlin (1929)
40:32 No Matter What 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)
45:10 Kleiner Wiener Marsch (Little Vienna March) Gerhard Gregor Gerhard Gregor und die grosse Welte-Funkorgel [Klassik Edition Extra] 1963 3-23 Welte-Funkorgel, NDR Studios; 1948-1979
47:46 It's Magic Dudley Savage A Touch Of Romance [DS 1] 1995 3-7 Compton plus Melotone & Solo Cello, Compton House (Ralf Krampen) Brey-am-Rhine, Germany; ex-Regal, Putney (3-6)
50:15 Japanische Puppenspiele (Japanese Puppet Shows) Paul Mania Electrola EG 2285 1931 2-7 Wurlitzer, op. 2015, style 165X SP [1929], 'Die Kamera', Berlin W8, Germany
53:29 Steig in das Traumboot der Liebe (Get Into The Dreamboat Of Love) Fritz Seidel Plays Evergreens (Private CD) 1955 2-7 (?) Hupfeld, Schauburg Cinema (1000 seats), Dresden (1927 to 1960s). Organ has disappeared.
58:46 Radetzky-Marsch Kevin Morgan Sommer In Weikersheim [Laukhuff CD]
3-11 Moller, Organbuilders Laukhuff, Weikersheim, Germany; Opus 7432 (1947); originally residence of Leslie Wenman, Westcliff, South Africa
Anniversary tributes to Ann Leaf and Reginald Dixon
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Strike Up The Band Ann Leaf The Mighty Wurlitzer: Music For Movie-Palace Organs [New World CD NW 227-2] 1977 4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI
3:14 Love Is Blue Ann Leaf Notes from Detroit [Concert Recording CR-0097]
4-34 Wurlitzer, Senate Theatre, Detroit, MI
8:59 Walk On The Wild Side Ann Leaf Concert Echoes [Pipe Organ Presentations POP125] 1963 2-12 Wurlitzer, Los Angeles Theatre
12:18 Dance of the Comedians 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
16:52 Chaconne Ann Leaf That Ain't The Way I Heard It [Request RLP 10073]
4-33 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale CA
21:47 Rio Coco Ann Leaf At The Mighty Wurlitzer [Westminster WP 6064]
4-17 Wurlitzer, Byrd Theatre, Richmond, VA
24:19 Ann Leaf speaks 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
25:20 Rhapsody Ramble (2nd Hungarian Rhapsody) 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
28:36 Blackpool Switchback No 4 Pt 1: Chinatown, My Chinatown; Sweet Sue, Just You; Somebody Stole My Gal Reginald Dixon Blackpool Switchback, Vol 2 [Sterndale STE 3107] 1935 2-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
32:42 When Cafe Lights Were Low Larry Brennan and The Winter Gardens Dance Band, Reginald Dixon 78 rpm 1935 2-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool; 8 Jan 1935; Unknown vocalist
36:19 Dixonland No. 1, Pt. 2: With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming; May I?; I Never Had A Chance Reginald Dixon Dixonland, Vol 1 [Sterndale STE 3104] 1934 2-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
40:07 Dixonland No 8, Pt 1: Dancing With My Shadow; Blue Moon; She Wore A Little Jacket of Blue Reginald Dixon Dixonland, Vol 2 [Sterndale STE 3105] 1935 3-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
43:37 Introduction; Roberta: Let's Begin; I Won't Dance; Smoke Gets In Your Eyes; Lovely To Look At; Let's Begin Reginald Dixon Services Calling Broadcast 4
3-8 Compton, EMI Studio 1, Abbey Road, London
48:31 Pinocchio Selection: Give A Little Whistle; Little Wooden Heart; Hi-Diddle-De-Dee; I've Got No Strings Reginald Dixon Dixontime - Plays The Granada Wurlitzers [Grasmere GRCD106] 1940 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Theatre, Welling, Kent
52:28 Tico Tico Reginald Dixon The Collection [Nostalgia Direct NDLCD002] 1947 3-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
55:55 Stardust Reginald Dixon Tower Ballroom Favourites [EMI Compacts for Pleasure CD]
3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
59:35 Music From Heaven (Spharenklange) Reginald Dixon Great Organ Favourites [Columbia SCX 6019] 1966 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
63:22 South Rampart Street Parade Reginald Dixon Presenting... Reginald Dixon [Columbia SCX1428] 1962 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
Wacky Titles and Just Good Fun!
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Who Paid The Rent For Mrs. Rip Van Winkle? 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
4:01 The Teddy Bears' Picnic Dave Wickerham One Hour With You [WS-105] 2018 3-21 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Unks Residence, Erie, PA
9:16 I Can't Tell A Waltz From A Tango Nigel Ogden Sentimental Journey [OS Digital CD] 1995 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
12:12 Padam Padam Chic Herr The Biggest Sound Around [Drake Records LP]
3-11 Kimball, Lamplighter Inn, Columbia Park, Olmsted Falls, OH; ex-Variety Theatre, Cleveland, OH
14:59 Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Trio con Brio In The Key Of Three 2007 3-26 Robert Morton, Residence Paul Van Der Molen; console ex-Lowe's Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, New York; plus 2 Allens
17:37 New York State of Mind Charlie Balogh Bandstand! [OSP CD] 2012 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ; basis originally 3-15 Denver Theatre, Denver CO
23:31 Fairies in the Moon (Intermezzo Ent'racte) David Shepherd At The Rutt Theatre Organ [SAAMS 1008] 1988 3-6 Spurden-Rutt, St. Albans Organ Museum, Hertfordshire; ex-Regal Cinema, Highams Park
27:01 Ragamuffin Romeo Terance Casey Grand Openings [NTOT Kinura Cassette NCM 211] 1930 2-9 Wurlitzer, Regent Cinema, Brighton, Sussex
29:37 Tip-Toe Through The Tulips Don Kinnier Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot [WGRL-OR-3] 1967 CORRECTION: 3-19 Moller, Sedgwick Theatre, Mount Airy, Philadelphia, PA; Final concert May 21, 1967 With thanks to William Gellhaus for the correct rank count
33:16 On The Good Ship Lollipop; Animal Crackers In My Soup; The Simple Things In Life; Curly Top Reginald Dixon The World Of Reginald Dixon [Decca SPA 38] 1935 3-13 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
37:32 The Pink Panther Theme Rex Koury In Center City [Advent Records]
4-36 Wurlitzer, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS
41:38 Rubber Duckie Lyn Larsen Out Of A Dream [Allen Associates GA/1071] 1973 3-15 Marr & Colton, Opera House, Thomaston, CT
44:14 Pieces of Dreams George Wright GW At Home - 1974 Home Federal Savings Radio Shows [BANDA 202002] 1974 Conn 651 or 652?
47:03 Icicle Wing Ding Gerald Shaw 1964-1966 [Organ 1st CD] 1964 5-17 Compton, Odeon Cinema, Leicester Square, London
49:41 All Because Of Spring Leroy Lewis Pipe Organ At The Crossroads [Earsa 1004-s]
3-27 Wurlitzer, El Panama Hotel, Panama City, Panama
52:38 Bambi Selections Rob Richards & Alex-Zsolt Nethercutt Duets [Alex Zsolt Ministries] 2010 4-74 Wurlitzer, Nethercutt Collection, Sylmar, CA, plus Bosendorfer grand piano
Corona Especial (No, not the beer!) Note: The Legendary Theatre Organs of Chicago set is only available in Europe and Australia through myself.
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Washington and Lee Swing Tom Gnaster The Legendary Theatre Organists of Chicago [DSP 1911] 1969 4-20 Wurlitzer, Oriental Theatre, Chicago, IL
3:49 What Now, My Love? (adapted from Et Maintenant) Kay McAbee The Legendary Theatre Organists of Chicago [DSP 1911] 1964 4-21 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL
8:49 I Love How You Love Me Pearl White The Legendary Theatre Organists of Chicago [DSP 1911] 1964 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, Buffalo, NY; 1964 ATOS convention
12:20 It's A Small World Rob Richards Rob! [OSP CD]
4-46 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ
17:38 Here, There and Everywhere Tony Wilson ATOS 2012 Los Angeles 2012 4-26 Wurlitzer, Old Town Music Hall, El Segundo, CA
21:34 The Bare Necessities Lance Luce ATOS 2015 Philadelphia Highlights 2015 Allen Digital, Octave Hall, Macungie, PA
24:26 Goin' Out Of My Head Luke Staisiunas ATOS 2019 Rochester Highlights 2019 3-12 Wurlitzer, RTOS-Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester, NY; Concert July 1, 2019
28:15 Clownerie 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
31:39 Crazy People Reginald Dixon Blackpool Switchback, Vol 1 [Sterndale STE 3106] 1932 2-10 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
35:02 Alone Together Mark Herman ATOS 2009 Regional: Alabama Jubilee 2009 4-29 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; November 27-30, 2009
40:07 I Talk To The Trees Ashley Miller Showtime [Command LP] 1963 4-36 Wurlitzer, Paramount Theatre, New York; last commercial recording made on Paramount
42:40 The Rangers' Song (All Pals Together) Leon Berry Giant Wurlitzer Pipe Organ Vol. 1 [Audio Fidelity AFSD 2858] 1956 3-12 Wurlitzer, Hub Rollerskate Rink, Chicago, IL
45:09 Everything Stops For Tea David Hamilton Happy Anniversary [NTOT Kinura NLS 201] 1983 3-8 Christie, Social Welfare Hall, Bircotes, Doncaster, Yorkshire; ex-Regal/Essoldo/Classic Cinema, Durham
47:24 Hooray for Hollywood Rob Richards Pipe Organ Extravaganza 10 - From Broadway To Hollywood [2-CD] 2006 4-26 Robert-Morton, Van De Molen Residence; 28-30 Apr 2006; Rosemary Bailey, Jelani Eddington, Chris Elliott, Chris Gorsuch, Rob Richards, Ralph Wolf
51:01 Call Me Irresponsible Byron Melcher Pipe Power [Concert Recording CR-0099] 2 1972 4-27 Wurlitzer, Harvey Heck Residence, Tarzana, CA; based on 3-14 Wurlitzer, Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
54:38 Come Fly With Me Simon Gledhill ATOS 2009 Regional: Alabama Jubilee 2009 4-29 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; November 27-30, 2009
57:58 Ain't We Got Fun? George Wright Let George Do It! [Banda CD] 1960 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio
The Legacy of Jasper Sanfilippo, 1931 - 2020
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Chicago (That Toddlin' Town) Walt Strony Chicago Theatre 1976 4-29 Wurlitzer, Chicago Theatre, Chicago IL
4:33 Midnight In Mayfair Alex Jones ATOS 2019 Rochester Highlights 2019 3-13 Hope-Jones, First Universalist Church, Rochester, NY; Concert July 4, 2019
7:20 Introduction by Jasper Sanfilippo Tony Fenelon, Lyn Larsen Tony & Lyn In Concert Again [DuoMusik CD] 2013 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL
11:42 The Old Piano Roll Blues Tony Fenelon, Lyn Larsen Tony & Lyn In Concert Again [DuoMusik CD] 2013 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL
13:30 Play A Simple Melody Ron Rhode Collage [Roxy RP-101-CD] 1989 4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
17:39 Love Don't Need A Reason Lyn Larsen Masquerade [Hopeful Heart CD] 1992 4-28 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Music Room, Barrington Hills, IL
21:57 I've Got The World On A String Tom Hazleton Sanfilippo Private
5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
27:37 Tea For Two Kay McAbee Sanfilippo Private
5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
33:20 Green Eyes (Aquellos Ojos Verdes) Simon Gledhill Sanfilippo Private
5-80 Wurlitzer, Victorian Music Palace, Sanfilippo residence, Barrington, IL
37:46 Waltz In Swing Time John Giacchi Xanadu [Modern Mood Music CD] 2001 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
41:31 Taking A Chance On Love Chris Gorsuch Hopeful Heart Concert Highlights (2008-2013) [HH CD]
5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL
44:52 Promenade Jelani Eddington Sleigh Ride [RJE CD] 2006 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Victorian Music Palace
47:35 Your Land And My Land Ron Rhode Deep In My Heart - Rhode Remembers Romberg [Roxy RP-108-CD] 1995 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
51:10 Inspector Gadget Kalevi Kiviniemi Wurlitzer 2008 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
53:37 I Want To Be Happy Jim Riggs Pipe Organ Extravaganza 12 - Musical Jewels 2008 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
57:03 (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 Walt Strony Strony at Sanfilippo's [Strony CD] 2007 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Victorian Palace, Barrington, IL
59:50 Postlude in Eb Carol Williams Hey! Wurlitzer [Melcot MCT CD 016] 2002 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington Hills, IL
63:38 West Side Story: I Feel Pretty; One Hand One Heart David Gray Eighty Shades of Gray [dg0001] 2018 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington, IL
69:54 How High The Moon Barry Baker Concert: Sanfilippo 1997-10-12 1997 5-80 Wurlitzer, Victorian Music Room, Sanfilippo residence, Barrington Hills, IL
71:48 Mr. Lucky Lyn Larsen Paradise Revisited [Musical Contrasts CD] 1995 5-80 Wurlitzer, Sanfilippo Residence, Barrington IL
Transcriptions for Organ and new George Wright CD George Wright / Chicago Theatre Concert — Full CD playlist and short audio samples On hotpipes.eu On geniusofgeorgewright.com Please note that European customers can only order from this website
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Holiday In Rio George Wright Concert: Chicago Theatre 1977-07-04 [Banda 202001] 1977 4-27 Wurlitzer, Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
3:27 Basin Street Blues George Wright Concert: Chicago Theatre 1977-07-04 [Banda 202001] 1977 4-27 Wurlitzer, Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL
8:24 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
13:37 Musetta's Waltz Howard Beaumont Romantic Pipes [Beaumont CD] 2017 3-19 Wurlitzer, New Victoria Centre, Howden-le-Wear, Co. Durham
17:47 Lustspiel Overture Kay McAbee Light The Lights: A Musical Tribute [DSP-1406] 1996 3-21 Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
21:14 An den Früling (To Spring) Gerhard Gregor Gerhard Gregor und die grosse Welte-Funkorgel [Klassik Edition Extra] 1969 Welte-Funkorgel, NDR Studios; 1948-1979
29:16 Wine, Women And Song Dick Leibert Love and Marriage [RCA Camden CAL 169] 1955 3-14 Wurlitzer, Broadcast Studio, Radio City Music Hall, NYC; With instrumental accompaniment
33:09 Martha Ann Leaf That Ain't The Way I Heard It [Request RLP 10073]
4-33 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney Studio, Glendale CA
35:54 Scarf Dance Louis Mordish A Paramount Selection [LTOT Cassette 9510]
4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester
39:22 Light Cavalry Overture Stan Kann Meet Me at The Fox [CD] 1992 4-36 Crawford Special Wurlitzer, Fox Theatre, St. Louis
45:53 The Sandpaper Ballet Richard Ellsasser More Leroy Anderson Favorites [MGM E3505] 1957
49:41 Sari Waltz Ashley Miller The Mighty Pipe Organ Plays Golden Favorites [Reader's Digest 8-LP] 1980 4-26 Wurlitzer, Long Island University Gymnasium, NY; ex-Paramount Brooklyn
52:20 Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves (Va, pensiero) Arnold Loxam Theatre Organ Time [OS Digital OS 227 CD] 1997 3-13 Compton-Christie, Osset Town Hall, formerly New Victoria Theatre, London
55:59 The Ride Of The Valkyries Lew Williams At Last [Alabama ATOS CD] 1996 4-22 Wurlitzer, Alabama Theatre, Birmingham, AL; Crawford Special, expanded
Tribute to Charlie Balogh 1951-2019 If you can contribute to the Balogh's family medical bills (which total $75,000), you can do so on their GoFundMe page.
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie Charlie Balogh Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! 1995 4-46 Wurlitzer; Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ
3:11 Dreamsville Charlie Balogh, Tim Froncek, Dave Balogh We Got Rhythm [211056XA]
3-30 Wurlitzer, Roaring 20s Pizza, Grand Rapids, MI; Tim Froncek on drums.
7:38 Jump Shout Boogie Charlie Balogh Pipes Plus [Wheaton-Fox CD]
3-31 Wurlitzer, Good Time Charley's, Grand Rapids, MI; ex-Stanley Theatre, Jersey City, NJ (1928)
11:20 Ruby Charlie Balogh Concert: Krughoff Residence 1991-02-17 1991 4-43 Wurlitzer, Krughoff Residence, Chicago, IL
16:06 Dancers In Love Charlie Balogh Concert: Ruth Dresser Residence 1992 1992 4-22 Wurlitzer, Ruth Dresser Residence, Malibu, CA; 16 August 1992
18:38 Unforgettable Charlie Balogh Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie! 1995 4-46 Wurlitzer; Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ
23:30 The Second Waltz Charlie Balogh ATOS 1997 Regional Phoenix 1997 4-65 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ
27:10 It Had Better Be Tonight Charlie Balogh By Request [OSP CD] 1998 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ
30:59 The Girl From Ipanema Charlie Balogh A Night At Organ Stop [OSP CD] 2000 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ
35:48 Cute Charlie Balogh Pipe Organ Extravaganza 6 [2-CD] 2002 Recorded live 27-4-2002; Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; 4/27 Grande Barton
40:18 Do You Know What It Means To Miss New Orleans? Charlie Balogh Concert: Sanfilippo 2002-04-28 2002 5-80 Wurlitzer, Victorian Music Room, Sanfilippo residence, Barrington Hills, IL; Concert for Pipe Organ Extravaganza 6
44:04 In Dreams (from The Lord Of The Rings) Charlie Balogh From Broadway To Hollywood [OSP ERB 116] 2007 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ
47:38 Play That Funky Music Charlie Balogh Bandstand! [OSP CD] 2012 4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ; basis originally 3-15 Denver Theatre, Denver CO
51:48 Boléro Charlie Balogh Maestro! [OSP CD]
4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ
57:52 Lover Charlie Balogh Concert: Sanfilippo 2002-04-28 2002 5-80 Wurlitzer, Victorian Music Room, Sanfilippo residence, Barrington Hills, IL; Concert for Pipe Organ Extravaganza 6
Playout: It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) from the Maestro! CD
Three New CDs and Some Christmas Tracks
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Jingle Bells George Wright Merry Christmas [1956] [BANDA 201902] 1956 Digitally processed and enhanced
3:02 Little Red Monkey George Wright Merry Christmas [1956] [BANDA 201902] 1956 Digitally processed and enhanced
5:36 There's A Song In The Air Jonas Nordwall A Unit Orchestra Christmas [NORCAL CD] 2010 4-36 Wurlitzer, Community Center, Berkeley, CA
8:19 The Carioca Luke Staisiunas ATOS 2019 Rochester Highlights 2019 3-12 Wurlitzer, RTOS-Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester, NY; Concert July 1, 2019
12:00 Come The Wild, Wild Weather Mark Herman ATOS 2019 Rochester Highlights 2019 4-28 Wurlitzer, Shea's Theatre, Buffalo, NY; Concert July 2, 2019
17:33 The Toy Trumpet Jerry Nagano ATOS 2019 Rochester Highlights 2019 4-23 Wurlitzer, Auditorium Theatre, Rochester, NY; Concert July 1, 2019
21:22 My Heart Will Go On Seamus Gethicker, Richie Gregory Concert: Acme Organ Studio 2019-10-05 (Timothy Duckworth Tribute) 2019 4-? Compton, 4-66 Austin, Steinway Grand, Acme Organ Studio; Seamus, organ with Richie playing Steinway Grand
26:55 Sleigh Ride Phil Kelsall A Wurlitzer Christmas [Crimson CRIMCD183] 1998 3-14 Wurlitzer, Tower Ballroom, Blackpool
30:04 Blue Christmas Trent Sims A Merry Mighty Wurlitzer Christmas 1999 3-37 Wurlitzer, Emery Theatre, Cincinnati, OH
33:24 Stars In My Eyes George Wright Home Federal Savings Split from Banda CD 1960
36:17 I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter George Wright Home Federal Savings [BANDA 201903] 1963 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio, CA
38:13 You've Got To See Mamma Ev'ry Night (Or You Can't See Mamma At All) George Wright Home Federal Savings [BANDA 201903] 1963 3-28 Wurlitzer, South Pasadena Studio, CA
41:16 The Fairy on the Christmas Tree Nigel Ogden A Wurlitzer Christmas Celebration [OS Digital OS210] 1994 4-20 Wurlitzer, Free Trade Hall, Manchester; formerly Paramount/Odeon, Manchester
44:44 Happy Holiday Eddie Dunstedter The Bells Of Christmas Chime Again [Capitol ST 1968] 1963 4-24 Robert Morton, Lorin Whitney studio, Glendale, CA
47:21 March Of The Toys Walt Strony, James Cochran Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church: Duelling Organs 6 1999 3M Moller + Allen Renaissance, Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples, FL; 20 February 1999
52:09 Brazilian Sleigh Bells Walt Strony ATOS 1997 Indianapolis 1997 2-11 Page-Wurlitzer, Hedback Theatre, Indianapolis, IN; 14 July 1997
55:02 I Remember You Charlie Balogh ATOS 1993 Chicago 1993 4-33 Wurlitzer, Krughoff Residence, Chicago; 9 July 1993
58:42 It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Bob Ralston It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Ralston Concerts CD] 1992 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
62:28 We Wish You A Merry Christmas Bob Ralston It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas [Ralston Concerts CD] 1992 3-21 Grande Barton, Granada Theatre, Kansas City, KS
Halloween and Tribute to Bill Tandy (1955-2019)
Start Name Artist Album Year Comments
Ghostbusters 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
4:22 The Black Lake Scene Steven Ball Havin' A Ball! [Steven Ball CD]
3-13 Barton, Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor, MI; Opened 1927
7:11 Beetlejuice (Main Title) 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
9:47 Black Eyes Bryan Rodwell Cinema Organ Encores Vol 05 [Deroy 870] 1955 3-8 Wurlitzer, Granada Cinema, Clapham Junction, London 18/9/37; remastered stereo from mono tapes (by Deroy)
14:01 Devilette Iain McGlinchey Paramount 341 2014 Jazz Hammond mode with more flue mutations than you can shake a stick at......and a plucked string bass :-) The music goes back to my days in the Jazz Band - Devilette as played by the master of tenor sax, Dexter Gordon.
20:10 Dance Of The Skeletons Verne Langdon Music For Magicians [Electric Lemon Records] 1974 Unknown Organ
23:24 'Taint No Sin (To Take Off Your Skin And Dance Around In Your Bones) Christian Elliott Pipe Organ Extravaganza 14 - America! A Musical Celebration! 2010 4-26 Wonder Morton, Paul & Linda Van Der Molen Residence, Wheaton, IL; April 23, 24 & 25, 2010
26:16 On The Prowl Trevor Bolshaw Melodies on The Move [Raymer Sound RSCD212] 2010 4-29 Wyvern Touring Organ plus 120 classical voices
28:58 This is Halloween Charlie Balogh Maestro! [OSP CD]
4-78 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa AZ
33:10 I'm Gonna Charleston Back To Charleston Bill Tandy Concert: Hinsdale Theatre, Chicago 1982-05-23 1982 3-28 Kimball Hybrid, Hinsdale Theatre, Hinsdale, IL
36:10 When I'm Sixty Four Bill Tandy Concert: Hinsdale Theatre, Chicago 1981-03-03 1981 3-28 Kimball Hybrid, Hinsdale Theatre, Hinsdale, IL
39:33 A Precious Little Thing Called Love Bill Tandy Concert: Warren PAC, Indianapolis 2000-02-13 2000 3-18 Barton, Warren Performing Arts Center, Indianapolis, IN; CIC social
44:18 At Last Bill Tandy Concert: Krughoff Residence 2000-02-27 2000 4-33 Wurlitzer, Krughoff Residence, Chicago, IL; CTOS social
48:25 Midnight, The Stars And You Bill Tandy Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2004-01-11 2004 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL; recorded live January 11, 2004
52:42 More Than Just a Friend Bill Tandy Concert: Steinway of Chicago, Allen Organ Room 2010-04-18 2010 4m George Wright Allen, Organ Room, Steinway of Chicago, Lombard, IL
55:53 Introduction by Bill Tandy Bill Tandy Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2012-02-26 2012 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL
Sunny Disposish Bill Tandy Concert: Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL 2012-02-26 2012 4-27 Barton, Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL
60:50 Kokomo, Indiana Bill Tandy Concert: Krughoff Residence 2000-02-27 2000 4-33 Wurlitzer, Krughoff Residence, Chicago, IL; CTOS social
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