Phil Kelsall - Live at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom

[@maudwelford1843]

Wonderful memories of Reg Dixon, I do like to be beside the seaside👏👏👏👏👏🥰😆💕

[@janicesmyth1713]

Best evening’s entertainment there is. I love him .❤

[@gels1922]

So GREAT to see guys dancing together PERFECT

[@senianns9522]

Respect to people that get dressed smartly for this event! Collar and tie some gents! Wow! Greetings from Thailand.

[@patriciajones4732]

Phil must be, one of the best, or rather, the best, organist, in this country, he can literally make the Whirlitzer talk, poetry in motion. ❤️

[@olfi5939]

perfect sound, light, and cam. Phil Kelsall always smiling while working hard. Thanks and greetings from Germany

[@PK-yf3hd]

For a geriatric non dancer who has never ceased to regret not learning, I am deeply grateful to all the dancers and musicians who continue to keep this music alive ...it is quite simply of God and a gift to human beings

[@samwestwell5982]

You are never never too old, go and have some fun it is easy too learn..

[@deborahpeeples1439]

Hot damn!!! This is so much fun!!! Thx for posting!

[@phillipbenson3866]

Enthralling beyond words. What a gifted and passionate organist. More videos please!

[@janicesmyth1713]

This fast becoming my favourite instrument.

[@timburton5280]

I saw Phil play in a concert in Consett, County Durham about 40 years ago and as a budding organist I tried to emulate his style of playing, but failed miserably. I didn't play afterwards for about 2 months. 40 years on, I still haven't mastered it. This guy is a legend in the organ world.

[@kieraneastwood-mulvaney8736]

Anybody and everyone have tried to be like Phil. Sadly a lot of people have become a poor clone of him, it’s Always best to play how you want to play a song/tune and not how someone else would/does! You don’t get the same joy and satisfaction from it otherwise. If people want to hear Phil they can go and listen to him. However there is only one of you!

[@davidbaker743]

😂6 75 rq

[@jacquelinebishop8465]

​@@kieraneastwood-mulvaney8736 They are not trying to emulate Phil Kelsall , they are trying to emulate the " Blackpool style " on the Wurlitzer If you listen to a lot of Reg Dixon recordings you'll find Phil gets a lot of his style of playing from the man who is the one and only "Mr Blackpool" and thats Reg Dixon 👍

[@larryjohnson6385]

Very nice recording 👍

[@ShirleyLynn-f6i]

The program is simply amazing , The organist is wonderful , the dancers would really enjoy , l know l’ve been there , wonderful memories Thank You So Much ❤

[@michaelparkinsonnotsir]

Pure pleasure and class from Phil. It reminds Joan and I of many happy hours in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom

[@lynneforsyth8231]

Incredible!

[@kevinfletcher5872]

I've watched, seen and admired Phil since I was a sprog-he gave a reason to learn organ-no where near as good lol. I'm 55 now but yearn for those days at in the 'Gods' in the Tower on a Sunday luchtime with my Dad, to hear him agaim. That's why he's the Master.

[@TheConsettonian1987]

I had this on VHS or DVD and it was brilliant to watch Phil do dance music and this was actually 20 years ago.

[@adamsmartie987]

Please could you tell me what year this was recorded? I can't remember the year Sheffield 510 or 513 tram from east anglia or crich tramway was on loan to Blackpool transport....

[@jacobwoods8738]

@@adamsmartie987513 was present for around a decade I want to say offhand, but 619 did not operate between around 2004 and 2008, I figure this is probably around 2008, maybe as late as 2009. Wurlitzer remarked as being over 70 years old, but not yet 75, as well as other cosmetic hints.

[@TheConsettonian1987]

The Wurlitzer is 90 years old next year

[@TheBorzoilover]

i am in awe of Phil Kelsall that is an art the way he performs and handles that Wurlitzer.

[@garysinclairbarsby6675]

Simply amazing. 😊😊

[@alphonsotate2982]

Beautiful😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 music

[@PinkPanther4958]

I remember when my grandfather took me to see the organ in person when i was a kid

[@stephenfletcher1661]

Thanks for uploading this concert. Phil Kelsall is one of my favourite organists!

[@Pianokeys88]

You're welcome!

[@micksayers1]

Brilliant playing,Phil, so glad I tuned into this session . Haven’t seen you for a few years now 🎉

[@cyrysvonnachtseite4546]

Absolutely amazing. The U.S has nothing like this ….. Thank you so much Phil….

[@olfi5939]

@cyrysvonnachtseite4546: there are even some "bigger" theatre organs in the USA, for example, look for Fox Theatre Organ or Organ Stop Pizza, which is the world's largest Wurlitzer Organ located there now. But it is the man on the keyboards, who brings such an instrument to life - and Phil Kelsall is one of the bests

[@ashukus]

A Wurlitzer? There is one in Grand Rapids MI

[@jacobwoods8738]

@@ashukusI assume the comment referenced a Wurlitzer in its original home, with close to original specification, in fine condition, being played for dancing. Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom has one, but rarely used, and in somewhat tired condition I gather. There are a fair number of surviving Wurlitzers in the USA, but not played like this unless a Blackpool organist happens to come; and many expanded, revoiced, and rebuilt. The Grand Rapids one came from a pizza parlour I believe (the king of expanding instruments).

[@MistressValkress]

This is beautiful! To see the Grace, Elegance and Discipline of the dancing couples - coupled with the sound of The Mighty Wurlitzer Organ (what a fabulous and unique noise) and the thing that brings all this together is the 'skill' of a very talented organist! Fabulous music Phil Kelsall! (applauds) I was taught to play the Wurlitzer and the Rutt at the St. Alban's Organ Museum many many moons ago by the late Len Rawle, but although I 'can' fly an aircraft with my eyes shut... Sorry I mean "Get a tune out of both organs which is recognisable", I am no where near your standard. I take my hat off to you Sir and totally enjoy the sound of you and this great instrument in harmony!

[@justmejhbmed9778]

Wonderful Phil.

[@cycleSCUBA]

Pure class.

[@donnablankenhorn5905]

Love Phil's playing and personality!

[@ShirleyLynn-f6i]

Keep going back for more , Love watching Phil , treading the peddles in his black patient shoes Wonderful , 😂❤❤

[@wyb80]

Absolutely Fantastic 👌🏽

[@guyindiman8701]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, "Theater organists are GODS !"

[@Nigel-v9h]

Reginald dixon eat your heart out 😀 great playing Phil keeping it in tune fantastic pal NICE 1 👍. Giving the whirlies air pump some wellie 😂.

[@samwestwell5982]

Pure magic, thank you…

[@larryjohnson6385]

Awesome 👍👍😍

[@ersatzvitamin1]

Is the song "I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside" a Blackpool theme or something? Reginald Dixon tribute?

[@OrganMusicYT]

It was used by Reg Dixon as his signature tune. Reg performed tens of thousands of times at the Tower Ballroom, and broadcast over 3000 times to places all around the world, it's easy to see why the tune has become so associated with Blackpool. The Wurlitzer has been the soundtrack of Blackpool for generations now.

[@davidcarson4421]

Play list does not always match actual program

[@MrKeys57]

Very nice indeed, and very impressive, but what the organist plays at 10:40 as Bossanova, does not sound like trad.Bossa in my ears, Levi

[@AL-ns1jm]

the title's doesn't match any more after are you lonesome tonight..

[@Pianokeys88]

My mistake. I've just updated the tracklist. Thanks for pointing it out!

[@donnablankenhorn5905]

Is this really 20 years ago? Does Phil still play?

[@tonyknowles1864]

Yes, he's still at the Tower.