The Organist Entertains - Nigel Ogden at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer Theatre Organ

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4 жыл бұрын

Step back in time and experience the magic of Nigel Ogden, the former esteemed host of BBC Radio 2's "The Organist Entertains," as he takes center stage in a mesmerizing concert recorded in 1998. Get ready to be transported to the iconic Tower Ballroom in Blackpool, where the legendary 3/14 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ awaits.
In this captivating video, Nigel Ogden showcases his unparalleled talent and passion for music, creating an unforgettable performance that will leave you breathless. Immerse yourself in the rich tones of the world's most famous Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Spoken introduction by Nigel Ogden
Organ Showtime
From This Moment On
I Do Like to Be Beside the Seaside 07:08
March Medley 08:29
Spanish Gypsy Dance
Marche Lorraine
El Abanico
Old Comrades
Sons of the Brave
Funiculi Funicula
Richard Rodgers Showtune Medley 14:55
Mountain Greenery
Blue Moon
My Favourite Things
There's a Small Hotel
I Whistle a Happy Tune
This was Nearly Mine
Lover
I'll Walk Beside You 22:54
Discussion of the history of the Wurlitzer and Reginald Dixon 22:51
Somebody Stole My Gal 29:02
A Guide to the Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer 34:18
Quickstep Medley 38:41
Let's Face the Music and Dance
You Were Meant for Me
Berlin Melody
Margie
Chinatown My Chinatown
Potted Overtures 42:30
Raymond
Pique Dame
Zampa
Poet and Peasant
Il Tancredi
Memories of Song 49:00
Speak to me Pretty
I Remember You
The Trolley Song
Sweet and Lovely
Quando Quando Quando
Thanks for the Memory
The Last Waltz
Toot Toot Tootsie Goodbye
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@stephenabbot7905 4 ай бұрын

Nigel at his best, if I could play 1/2 as well I'd be in Heaven

@nigelwilliams7403 4 жыл бұрын

Just excellent !

@johnetherington782 4 жыл бұрын

At every mention of "The Organist Entertains" I get really irritated by the BBC's decision to axe the programme. How very short-sighted of them. What a good job there is KZfaq!

@20Rocolo 4 жыл бұрын

I have had some replies , thank you I was 4 when I heard Reginald Dixon rise up from the floor of the famous ballroom , I thank you to who have responded , there are some decent guys and gals out there, but you have to admit this is beautiful music.

@20Rocolo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sending me a notification via Google, because of lockdown for me another 11 weeks I have done 5 weeks, but as a child I marvelled at a man rise up out if the floor playing the most beautiful sound that I had ever heard, that was Reginald Dixon, since then I am an avid fan of organ music especially the wurlitzer, I am feeling low at this time but you have lifted my spirit, to me and you american people I have watched your wurlitzer organ's also, but a big thank you for sending this.

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

I am pleased to hear that it's helped to lift your spirits, Roger. That's who got the ball rolling for me too, though I was never lucky enough to see him live. There's a fair few videos on here that I'm sure you can enjoy until better times. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and stay safe. P.S I'm Scottish, and the channel is run from Scotland lol

@20Rocolo 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrganMusicYT I am in West Yorkshire, thanks , my friend.

@20Rocolo 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrganMusicYT Thank you I was 4 when I first heard reginald dixon, justj now I am 76 and a bit weepy, thank you all you wurlitzer buffs.

@20Rocolo 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrganMusicYT I remember as a four there old child it was majic watching this man, rise up out of the floor playing I do like to be beside the sea, and my dad would take me for a donkey ride it was pure magic thank you all,.

@20Rocolo 4 жыл бұрын

@@OrganMusicYT Thank you

@mendhamsmusicmoviesmovemen8075 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@sequen-cielscientific 4 жыл бұрын

I would be curious to see also the pipes of this organ? Thank you and continue this beautiful music

@OrganMusicYT 4 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid photos of the chamber's are few and far between. It is much the same as many other Wurlitzer theatre organs in the chambers though.

@thetheatreorgan168 3 ай бұрын

There's an old video of phil kelsall showing them off

@mrpreserve01 4 жыл бұрын

Lets hope that this wonderful Wurlitzer does not end up with the same fate as the Wolverhampton Compton (yes I know it is not a Wurlitzer). The said that the civic hall needed modernisation but although the organ would be removed and replace back in site after modernisation was complete. BUT THE COUNCIL HAD OTHER THOUGHTS AND THE PIPES WERE SENT TO LANDFILL AS THEY SAID IT WAS COVERED WITH ASBESTOS !!!!but we will keep the console :(