Radio Luxembourg And Jeff Wayne - The Magic Radio CD

    Description

    Originally conceived as a promotional LP in the early 1970s, The Magic Radio is a fascinating slice of broadcasting history. This CD reissue captures the spirit of Radio Luxembourg’s golden era, blending dramatized storytelling, vintage jingles, and original music composed by Jeff Wayne — years before his iconic War of the Worlds.

    The first half is a whimsical fantasy promoting radio advertising, while the second half dives into the station’s legacy, featuring legendary presenters like Kenny Everett, Tony Prince, and Kid Jensen. With only 99 original copies ever pressed, this release is a rare opportunity to experience Wayne’s earliest commissioned work and the magic of mid-century radio culture.

    📀 Label: Greyscale
    📅 Release Date: October 28, 2016
    🕒 Duration: 36:48
    🌍 Country: UK
    🔊 Genre: Spoken Word / Pop / Promotional

    📻 Tracklist

    1. Introduction

    2. The Radio Gene

    3. Crunchy Woofs

    4. Mr Shortwave and the Greek Taverna

    5. The Radio Commercial

    6. Radio Luxembourg

    7. Sounds and Songs

    8. Tony Prince

    9. Mark Wesley

    10. Paul Burnett

    11. Dave Christian

    12. Bob Stewart

    13. Kid Jensen

    14. Outro

    15. Back to Mr Shortwave

    Radio Luxembourg And Jeff Wayne - The Magic Radio CD

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        Description

        Originally conceived as a promotional LP in the early 1970s, The Magic Radio is a fascinating slice of broadcasting history. This CD reissue captures the spirit of Radio Luxembourg’s golden era, blending dramatized storytelling, vintage jingles, and original music composed by Jeff Wayne — years before his iconic War of the Worlds.

        The first half is a whimsical fantasy promoting radio advertising, while the second half dives into the station’s legacy, featuring legendary presenters like Kenny Everett, Tony Prince, and Kid Jensen. With only 99 original copies ever pressed, this release is a rare opportunity to experience Wayne’s earliest commissioned work and the magic of mid-century radio culture.

        📀 Label: Greyscale
        📅 Release Date: October 28, 2016
        🕒 Duration: 36:48
        🌍 Country: UK
        🔊 Genre: Spoken Word / Pop / Promotional

        📻 Tracklist

        1. Introduction

        2. The Radio Gene

        3. Crunchy Woofs

        4. Mr Shortwave and the Greek Taverna

        5. The Radio Commercial

        6. Radio Luxembourg

        7. Sounds and Songs

        8. Tony Prince

        9. Mark Wesley

        10. Paul Burnett

        11. Dave Christian

        12. Bob Stewart

        13. Kid Jensen

        14. Outro

        15. Back to Mr Shortwave

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