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16/04/2026

Pop singer DUSTY SPRINGFIELD came into the world in Hampstead, England with the good Irish name of Mary Catherine Isabel Bernadette O’Brien on this day, 16 April in 1939. Before going solo, Dusty performed with her brother Tom Springfield and Tim Field as The Springfields from 1960-63. Their hit Silver Threads and Golden Needles went to number 20 in 1960.
Dusty died of breast cancer on March 3, 1999 at age 59. Tom Jones, Rod Stewart, and Elton John sent flowers, while Elvis Costello, Kiki Dee, and Lulu were among the mourners at the funeral. Costello read a tribute from composer Burt Bacharach who said, “You could hear just three notes and you knew it was Dusty. It was such a rare and beautiful voice. I just want to add my thanks for every beautiful note Dusty sang.”
The Look of Love
Windmills of Your Mind
Son-of-a Preacher Man
Just a Little Lovin’
Wishin’ and Hopin’
You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupYou Don't Have To Say You Love Me · Dusty Springfield20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: Best Of Dus...

24/01/2026

We’re celebrating a Diamond anniversary today! This is the 85th anniversary of the birth of NEIL DIAMOND. The singer-songwriter was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1941. Early on, he worked in the famous Brill Building, writing hit songs like Sunday and Me for Jay and The Americans and I’m a Believer for The Monkees. He signed with Bang Records in 1965 and had his first Hot 100 hit the following year. It made it to only number 55 at the time, but when it was re-released in 1970, it went to number 21: Solitary Man.
Neil also released a collection of standards, on an album called, “The Movie Album—As Time Goes By.” Among the many other songs that Neil Diamond has contributed to the pop repertoire are:
Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show
Cherry, Cherry
Cracklin’ Rosie
Desiree
Forever in Blue Jeans
Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon
Heartlight
Hello Again
Holly Holy
I Am I Said
If You Know What I Mean
Kentucky Woman
A Little Bit Me, Little Bit You
Longfellow Serenade
Love on the Rocks
Play Me
September Morn
Shilo
Song Sung Blue
Stones
Sweet Caroline
Yesterday's Songs
You Are the Best Part of Me
You Don’t Bring Me Flowers

22/01/2026

Bandleader RAY ANTHONY celebrated birthday 104 on Tuesday 20/01/26. Ray was born Raymond Antonini in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania in 1922. He, like Billy May, Hal McIntyre, and Bobby Hackett, was once a member of Glenn Miller’s trumpet section before starting his own band. He also played with Jimmy Dorsey and played Jimmy Dorsey in the 1959 film THE FIVE PENNIES. Ray’s other film appearances include THE GIRL CAN’T HELP IT (as himself) and SUN VALLEY SERENADE (as a Glenn Miller band member). Ray Anthony was married for a while to buxom movie star Mamie Van Doren and is best known for his hit recordings:
At Last
Bunny Hop
Dragnet
A Dreamer’s Holiday
Peter Gunn
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupThe Peter Gunn Theme · Ray Anthony And His OrchestraCapitol Collectors Series℗ 1958 Capitol Records, LLCReleased ...

01/01/2026

Wishing everyone a Magical 2026 from all at Perth's MAGIC FM (Tell your smart speaker to play Magic FM Perth).

28/12/2025

R.I.P. Brigitte Bardot

French actor and singer Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-12-28/french-actor-and-singer-brigitte-bardot-dies-aged-91

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to You and Your family from all of us at Perth's Magic FM.

23/12/2025

Very sad to hear that singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Rea has died aged 74. He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family, a statement from his wife and two children says. Known for hits including Driving Home for Christmas, Rea had success in the late 1970s and 1980s with Fool (If You Think It's Over), and Let's Dance. Releasing Driving Home for Christmas was his record company's decision: "I did everything I could to get them not to release that record," he said later. "Thankfully they did". He also said he was on the dole when he wrote the song and was banned from driving.

This great song by "Chris Rea" was first released in 1986 as a non album single, but it was not until 1988 that it got to number 53 in the UK singles chart, ...

13/12/2025

Two Big Birthday celebrations over this weekend. One of Magic's core artist's Frank Sinatra was born FRANCIS ALBERT SINATRA on 12 December 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The Chairman of the Board, The Voice, the Sultan of Swoon, Ol’ Blue Eyes was the man TIME magazine designated as the most influential singer of the 20th century. He died May 14, 1998... And today 13 December we celebrate the 100th Birthday of Actor DICK VAN D**E. Born in West Plains, Missouri in 1925, Dick was a disc jockey in the Air Force during World War II. He appeared on Broadway in BYE BYE BIRDIE from 1960-61, a role which won him a Tony Award and which he repeated in the 1963 film version. His television series, THE DICK VAN D**E SHOW, which ran from 1961-66, was one of the most popular in the history of the medium. He now stars on the intermittent TV series DIAGNOSIS: MURDER. Van Dyke’s film career includes MARY POPPINS; CHITTY, CHITTY, BANG, BANG; and DICK TRACY. In his famous role as Bert, the chimney sweep, Dick convinced us that “A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be” in the Academy Award-winning song... Chim Chim Cher-ee

02/12/2025

Sam Cooke’s first chart record and only number-one single, YOU SEND ME, made it to the top spot this day, 2nd December in 1957. The song was written by Sam’s brother, L.C. Cooke, and has been recorded by many other artists since then, including Teresa Brewer, Aretha Franklin, and The Manhattans.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupYou Send Me · Sam CookeSam Cooke: Portrait Of A Legend 1951-1964℗ 2015 ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.Released on: 20...

29/11/2025

Remembering famous flugelhornist CHUCK MANGIONE who was born on this day, 29/11/1940 in Rochester, New York. He passed earlier this year on 22/07/25. Chuck went to New York City in the 60s, where he played with people like Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman, and Art Blakely. He recorded a track that went top 5 in 1978: Feels so Good ...

Chuck Mangione performing 'Feels So Good' live on Nana's Journey Into Song on March 8th, 1979.Footage licensed from BBC Archive. All rights reserved.Official...

17/11/2025

New Popjazz playing on Magic FM Perth ... Olivia Dean's "So Easy (To Fall In Love")

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