Blackpool Tower Ballroom, Phil Kelsall, Strictly Dance, Organ,Tea & Pleasure.

[@Mike-kc8rl]

Certainly has been Pal of my cradle days! I can remember hearing the Blackpool Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer from my childhood 60 years ago, then I believe Ernest Braodbent, followed by the current house organist Phil Kelsall since 1977! I remember thinking back then ,this guy will never last? How wrong can you be?

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you @Mike-kc8ri for your comment. It is good that you can admit to being wrong. Phil has certainly made his mark at Blackpool and the Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Keep enjoying the music. Best wishes

[@donbehrendt2871]

I have enjoyed Phil Kelsall music so much and now the dance routine you have is great.

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you donberendt2871 for your lovely comment. I put some video clips together during the Covid lockdown and it has achieved over sixteen thousand views. I am pleased to write that things are back to normal now and the Blackpool Tower Ballroom is open again. You have made an old man happy with your comment, bless you Michael Parkinson

[@DavidWatson-g1c]

As children my parents also took a suite of rooms at the Imperial and they would come to afternoon tea dances at the Tower Ballroom followed by the Grand Theatre in the evening Blackpool was a magical place then and still is. It really is a wonderful place to come for a holiday. I have never understood why some people rush over to the continent when we have Blackpool.

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you @user-on3zp6jn5d For your lovely comment. Joan and I have enjoyed many holidays at Blackpool and particularly our visits to the Tower Ballroom. Michael Parkinson

Perhaps, it's a British understanding, however, being from the US, I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "the continent." In any case, I'm amazed with the planet spinning above these dancers!

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

I watch this repeatedly, it is lovely to listen to the music and watch so many people enjoying themselves. Dancers, spectators, tea and cake customers. I hope , hope and hope that the Tower and Ballroom is open again and that my wife and I can be there again. If I was a judge I would give it ten, ten, ten and ten. Michael Parkinson

[@karenstitt7284]

I used to play the organ for old time dancing it doesn’t seem to happen anymore I used to go playing around all the clubs I absolutely loved it

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

@@karenstitt7284 Thank you for your interesting comment Karen. I am sure that the events that you played for were enjoyed by the dancers and organist. Michael Parkinson

[@donbehrendt2871]

Such Great music and the dancers are also PRO:S 'Wishing we know are learn all of the steps in the U.S.A. The dancers are all know the steps just perfect timing THANKS AGAIN

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you Don for your comment. Whilst it is great that you write that the dancers are Professionals of course they are not but look as though they are. The setting, floor and the brilliant playing of Phil Kelsall make it so easy for the dancers to show their expertise. It gives me great pleasure to read your appreciative comment. Best wishes Michael Parkinson

[@rosettalawrence1577]

Great video. Shows off the beautiful Tower Ballroom being enjoyed by so many people dancing to the fabulous music 👏👏💃🕺🎼🎶🎶🎵

[@unclelouie3828]

First song, "Pal of my Cradle Days". I'm just singing along with the organ.

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you @unclelelouie3828 for your lovely comment 'Pal of my Cradle Days is a well loved song. My memory of it is dancing at a place called Calverton Miners Welfare, near Nottingham, with most of the dancers singing to it as we danced. Happy Days! Michael Parkinson

[@unclelouie3828]

LOVE THIS!!!!!!

[@ianhead9477]

Hi from Perth Australia great memories as a child 60 yrs ago watching the great reg Dixon,enjoy all youre videos and all videos of the tower ballroom

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you Ian Head for your comment. It gives me great pleasure to learn that you like my KZbin videos. Michael Parkinson

[@donhill5146]

Great Stuff!!!! Phil Kelsall does it again. What a pleasure it is to listen to him playing the Mighty Wurlitzer. Full Marks for the video.

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Spare a thought for Phil Kelsall. Three days ago I learned that the 2020 Thursford Christmas Spectacular has been cancelled. The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is still closed as well. Phil is just one of the many entertainers who are suffering with the rest of us. Michael Parkinson

[@ul7185]

Thursford Christmas Spectacular Gets Postponed

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

@@ul7185 If Covid had not happened Joan and I would have been there this week, second week in October. Michael Parkinson

[@ronaldsaunders8736]

llast danced on the floor 40 years ago to phil kellsall had a great time nostalgia m thanks ron s townsville australia pomme kiwi ausie

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you ronaldsaunders8736 for your comment. There is a great atmosphere in the Tower Ballroom and Phil has that magic touch. Michael Parkinson

[@billbickley5798]

Beautiful Playing as always...............................Bill Bickley uk

[@robertdodds7228]

I love the music thats kind I played a long time ago still nice to listen to Bobby N.C

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you Robert Dodds for your comment. I am glad that the video recalls such happy memories. Michael Parkinson

[@mainaccount131]

Super excellent with very good interesting video

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you very much, that is a scene that we will not be able to see for some time. Michael Parkinson

[@veraval6836]

Superbe!!!

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you VeraVal6836 For your one word comment that means a lot to me. Michael Parkinson

[@mainaccount131]

Delightful

[@bobawolf]

Festival. Glide?

[@gordoncrook7507]

For me Reg lives on Phil can handle the Wuritzer A1 if only we had Sunday concerts Gordon Exmouth

[@johnthornton73]

I do not know if it IS my eyes but does this seem blurry??

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Thank you for your comment @johnthornton73. You are right, the vision is a bit blurry. To achieve better picture quality I would have needed to control the lighting in the ballroom and employ a team of technicians but that would not have been allowed by the Tower owners. I am just one man using an iPhone. I think the sound is fantastic though. As I type this nearly 13 thousand people have viewed the video with many positive comments. Michael Parkinson

[@johnthornton73]

@@michaelparkinsonnotsir Thank you for that - I then looked at another of your contributions and had no problem. Thank you for the great service you provide.

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