The Wurlitzer organ, a thrilling combination of pipes and valves, isn't called mighty for nothing. From the 1920s onwards this versatile instrument was the means for one player to achieve a bigger sound than anyone had previously thought. From popular tunes of the day to light classics it's rich, dense tones gave it a distinctively soothing stamp.
In Britain the premier exponent was Reginald Dixon, a Yorkshireman from Sheffield, whose sure touch landed him a position at the entertainment complex at the top of Blackpool's famous rococo Tower. He reigned there from 1930 onwards, missing out the years of the second World War to serve in the RAF as a squadron leader. Through him and many other gifted players the Wurlitzer became a familiar feature of seaside Britain.
No dance, whether during the day or evening, was complete without the sound of the mighty Wurlitzer and it was also the perfect accompaniment for sing-songs, events usually held on Sunday mornings.
If the sound of the MIghty Wurlitzer stirs your senses or brings alive that tendency for nostalgia to which we are all prey, then this 2-CD concert compilation is the ideal addition to your collection.
Track Listing
Disc 1:
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Oh! Lady Be Good/Our Love Is Here To Stay/Liza/Embraceable You
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Ma Belle Marguerita/This Is My Lovely Day/Spread A Little Happiness
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Golden Wedding Day
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Tiger Rag
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Are You Lonesome Tonight/Can’t Help Falling In Love/The Wonder Of You
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Shuffle Off To Buffalo/About A Quarter To Nine/The Shadow Waltz/Dames
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Chanson De Matin
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Happy Days Are Here Again/I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight/Saturday Rag
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Silver Threads Amongst The Gold/When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New/Till We Meet Again
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Florentiner March
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Yours/Someday Soon/I’m Going To Get Lit Up When The Lights Go Up In London
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Muskrat Ramble/There Goes That Song Again/You’re Driving Me Crazy
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Romantica/At The Café Continental/Serenade In The Night
Disc 2:
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: It’s The Natural Thing To Do/A Gal In Calico/It Only Happens When I Dance With You/
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Our Director
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Volare/Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend/Enjoy Yourself
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Bless This House
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: The Music Goes Round And Round/Falling Leaves/You Can’t Stop Me From Dreaming
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Parade Of The Tin Soldiers
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile/Smile/Smilin’ Through/Smile Darn Ya
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Waltz Of The Flowers
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Kitten On The Keys
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: The Touch Of Your Lips/The Very Thought Of You/Cherokee
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - The Leap Year Waltz
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Aces High
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: Love Is My Reason/I Can Give You The Starlight/Waltz Of My Heart
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Songs My Mother Taught Me
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Medley: My Fate Is In Your Hands/Honeysuckle Rose/Ain’t Misbehavin’
- Golden Wurlitzer Favourites - Blaze Of Glory
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