The Blackpool Tower Ballroom Wurlitzer | Organ Chats | Episode 11

[@Foxybiker72]

I really enjoyed this video. I never get tired of hearing the history of the Blackpool Wuritzer.

[@jacobwoods8738]

Alec, this is simply amazing. From the playing, to the history, the organ alterations, and the lovely images. This is incredible documentary quality, in such a way only you could offer. Absolutely superb!

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@Mike-kc8rl]

Wonderful video is a fitting tribute . I met Reginald Dixon at Buckingham Town Hall many long years ago, and we got a guided tour of the 3/10 Wurlitzer installed there that was to start a lifelong obsession with theatre organ music for me! I'm sure Mr Dixon has had that effect on most who met him! Or heard his performances ? The tower Wurlitzer always sounded best for him, the perfect combination !

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

He certainly knew how to get the best out of it!

[@comptonplus]

Fantastic video, a great tribute to Reginald Dixon and the world's most famous theatre organ!

[@howardbeaumont7895]

Excellent story of Reg, He was the perfect gentleman and supportive of my efforts back in the 70s. Well done Alec.

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidwindle2862]

This is an excellent documentary Alec. Well done.

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Thanks David! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@davidwindle2862]

@@TheMechanicalChannel It’s terrific Alec. Lots of pics I hadn’t seen before.

[@mrowl-the-dsm1304]

That was really good, so interesting, I really enjoyed it

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@musicmachinesuk]

Great video Al, I got to see Phil Kelsall play in the Tower BallRoom during October one year.

[@melblues3847]

I really enjoyed that, a wonderful tribute to Reginald Dixon. Wish it was longer.

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

I had so much information and photographs sent to me! I couldn’t fit it all in!

[@genosman9014]

Brilliant I wish it was longer

[@suegriffiths6048]

What a fantastic video Alec and a lovely tribute to Reg. Well done 👏

[@matthewgriffiths8423]

Fantastic Alec. Well done 👏 ✔️ 👍

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@richardthacker]

Terrific piece of work👍 Thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Many thanks!

[@neilscully6597]

What a great video. Really well put together an some great playing 10/10

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Glad you liked it!

[@angelsone-five7912]

Excellent job Al. A great thrill for me was in 1979 when Mt Dixon came to play the WurliTzer at the Granada, Kingston upon Thames, for its` 40th anniversary. Reg opened the cinema in 1939 just as war was declared and it was great to have him back for the concert.

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Thanks so much! I enjoy hearing little bits of history like that!

[@angelsone-five7912]

@@TheMechanicalChannel The only time I ever saw the circle full!

[@marianshattock2732]

I remember going to the Tower Circus, many moons ago. Charlie Cairoli and Paul etc.

[@richardlowe4751]

Fabulous video. Thank you!

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Thank you too!

[@brianhep-o4b]

Well done 👏 👏 Lots of interesting history and info. Excellent playing in the Blackpool style!

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Many thanks!

[@Mr.I.Organist]

Excelent.

[@laro1002]

Brilliant - well done - enjoyed that

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paullong251]

beautifully done

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Thank you very much!

[@The9bayless]

Coo Ducks - Smashin' 🤣

[@TheConsettonian1987]

Alec I think the solo Tibia has more tone than the main chamber Tibia if you agree with me mate?!

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

@@TheConsettonian1987 It’s certainly louder and has more of a round tone. The main Tibia is more mellow

[@shaunhenry1614]

I apologise for my shadow 👀😂

[@TheMechanicalChannel]

Always getting in the way 😉

[@cyrysvonnachtseite4546]

Amazing they purchased the wurlitzer from North Totawanda NY. And shipping to the UK …. Rudolph Wurlitzer himself