Various Artists - On The Air: Celebrating 90 Years Of Broadcasting (2CD) [CD]

Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.'On The Air: Celebrating 90 Years Of Broadcasting (2CD)' is a captivating compilation that honours the rich history of UK radio. This 2CD set spans multiple genres, featuring iconic tracks from legendary artists such as The Beatles, David Bowie, and Queen, alongside timeless classics from Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. Each track has been meticulously selected to represent pivotal moments in broadcasting history, offering a nostalgic journey through the airwaves. Perfect for music enthusiasts, this collection encapsulates the essence of radio's golden era and its enduring influence on popular culture.

Disc 1

1. Listen With Mother Introduction - Julia Lang - Julia Lang

2. Calling All Workers (from Music While You Work) - Eric Coates and Symphony Orchestra - Eric Coates and Symphony Orchestra

3. Changing Moods No 2 (from PC 49) - New Century Orchestra conducted by Sidney Torch - New Century Orchestra

4. Devils Galop (from Dick Barton) - Charles Williams and his Concert Orchestra - Charles Williams and His Concert Orchestra

5. In Party Mood (from Housewives Choice) - West End Celebrity Orchestra conducted by Louis Voss - West End Celebrity Orchestra

6. Puffin Billy (from Childrens Favourites) - Melodi Light Orchestra conducted by Hubert Clifford - The Melodi Light Orchestra

7. Barwick Green- My Native Heath (from The Archers) - Sidney Torch and his Orchestra - Sidney Torch and His Orchestra

8. With A Song In My Heart (from Two-Way Family Favourites) - Andre Kostelanetz and his Orchestra - Andrew Kostelanetz and His Orchestra

9. Mrs Dales Diary Introduction - Marie Goossens, harp - Marie Goossens

10. Minute Waltz (from Just A Minute) - Dinu Lipatti - Dinu Lipatti

11. Big Ben Chimes - This Is London Calling - Various Artists

12. Oranges And Lemons (from Light Programme) - BBC Theatre Orchestra conducted by Harold Lowe - BBC Theatre Orchestra

13. High Adventure (from Friday Night Is Music Night) - Queens Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Charles Williams - Queens Hall Light Orchestra

14. Horseguards Whitehall from London Landmarks Suite (from Down Your Way) - Queens Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Sidney Torch - Queens Hall Light Orchestra

15. Knightsbridge March (from In Town Tonight) - Eric Coates and Symphony Orchestra - Eric Coates and Symphony Orchestra

16. Calling All Workers (from Music While You Work) - Eric Coates and Symphony Orchestra - Eric Coates and Symphony Orchestra

17. Tom Marches On (from ITMA) - The Augmented BBC Variety Orchestra conducted by Charles Shadwell. Announcer: John Snagge - The Augmented BBC Variety Orchestra

18. Have A Go Theme Tune - Harry Hudson, piano, and audience - Harry Hudson

19. Have A Go Excerpt from Programme - Wilfred Pickles - Wilfred Pickles

20. Much Binding In The Marsh Theme Tune - Kenneth Horne,Richard Murdoch,Sam Costa,Maurice Denham with Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black - Kenneth Horne-Richard Murdoch-Sam Costa-Maurice Denham

21. Take It From Here Theme Tune - BBC Revue Orchestra conducted by Frank Cantell with The Keynotes - BBC Revue Orchestra

22. Imperial Echoes (from Radio Newsreel) - Welsh Guards Band conducted by Captain F L Statham - Welsh Guards Band

23. Marching Strings (from Top Of The Form) - Ray Martin and his Concert Orchestra - Ray Martin and His Concert Orchestra

24. Trade Wind Hornpipe (from The Navy Lark) - Tommy Reilly - Tommy Reilly

25. Alpine Pastures (from My Word!) - Queens Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Sidney Torch - Queens Hall Light Orchestra

26. Journey Into Space Opening Sequence - Sound Effects - Sound Effects

27. Coronation Scot (from Paul Temple) - Queens Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Sidney Torch - Queens Hall Light Orchestra

28. The Typewriter (from The News Quiz) - Eastman-Rochester Pops Orchestra conducted by Frederick Fennell - Eastman-Rochester Pops Orchestra

29. At The Sign Of The Swingin Cymbal (from Pick Of The Pops) - Brian Fahey and his Orchestra - Brian Fahey and His Orchestra

30. Roses From The South (from Grand Hotel) - Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra - Norrie Paramor and his Orchestra

31. Irish Tune From County Derry-Londonderry Air (from Your 100 Best Tunes) - Eastman-Rochester Pops Orchestra and Frederick Fennell - Eastman-Rochester Pops Orchestra

Disc 2

1. Parisian Mode (from Whats My Line?) - Woolf Phillips and his Concert Orchestra - Woolf Phillips and his Concert Orchestra

2. Gala Performance (from This Is Your Life) - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra - The Laurie Johnson Orchestra

3. Pastoral Montage TV Interlude: Windmill - Queens Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Robert Farnon - Queens Hall Light Orchestra

4. The Young Ballerina TV Interlude: Potters Wheel - Queens Hall Light Orchestra conducted by David King - Queens Hall Light Orchestra

5. Family Joke (from The Grove Family) - Tommy Reilly, harmonica, with instrumental accompaniment conducted by Eric Spear - Tommy Reilly and instrumental accompaniement

6. An Ordinary Copper (from Dixon Of Dock Green) - Tommy Reilly and Jack Warner - Tommy Reilley and Jack Warner

7. Girls In Grey (from TV Newsreel) - Charles Williams and his Concert Orchestra - Charles Williams and His Concert Orchestra

8. News Scoop (from Grandstand) - Symphonia Orchestra conducted by Ludo Philip - Symphonia Orchestra

9. Halcyon Days from The Three Elizabeths Suite(from The Forsyte Saga) - National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Eric Coates - National Symphony Orchestra

10. Sea Songs (from Billy Bunter Of Greyfriars School) - New Concert Orchestra conducted by Nat Nyll - The New Concert Orchestra

11. Barnacle Bill (from Blue Peter) - New Century Orchestra conducted by Sidney Torch - New Century Orchestra

12. We Want Muffin (from Muffin The Mule) - Annette Mills, piano - Annette Mills

13. Medley: Little Dolly Daydream; I May Be Crazy; Sweetheart May; Lily Of Laguna - The George Mitchell Minstrels - The George Mitchell Minstrels

14. Me And My Shadow - Morecambe and Wise - Morcambe and Wise

15. Hancocks Half Hour Theme Tune (from Hancocks Half Hour) - Wally Stott and his Orchestra - Wally Stott and His Orchestra

16. The Blood Donor excerpt (from Hancocks Half Hour) - Tony Hancock and Patrick Cargill - Tony Hancock and Patrick Cargill

17. Old Ned (from Steptoe and Son) - Ron Grainer and his Orchestra - Ron Grainer and His Orchestra

18. Tonight And Every Night (from Tonight) - Hilversum Studio Orchestra conducted by Hugo de Groot - Hilversum Studio Orchestra

19. Theme from Z-Cars - Johnny Keating and his Orchestra - Johnny Keating and His Orchestra

20. Hit And Miss (from Juke Box Jury) - John Barry Seven Plus Four - John Barry Seven Plus Four

21. March from A Little Suite (from Dr Finlays Casebook) - The Les Reed Strings - The Les Reed Strings

22. The Maigret Theme (from We Want Muffin) - Ron Grainer and his Orchestra - Ron Grainer and His Orchestra

23. Serenade For Strings: March (from Monitor) - Ron Goodwin and his Orchestra - Ron Goodwin and His Orchestra

24. Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia (Spartacus) excerpt (from The Onedin Line) - Aram Khatchaturian and The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

25. The Montagues And The Capulets from Romeo And Juliet (from The Apprentice) - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Karel Ancerl - Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

26. At The Castle Gate from Pelleas And Melisande (from The Sky At Night) - Sir Thomas Beecham and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

27. Liberty Bell March - (from Monty Pythons Flying Circus) - Frederick Fennell conducting The Eastman Wind Ensemble - Eastman Wind Ensemble

• Genre: Pop
• Product Type: AUDIO CD
• Barcode: 5060088441145

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