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SKYLINER - Mitch Murray Clan Clan 597001 (UK.1966) It is possible that Ross - later better known as Alan West on RNI, may have also used a version of Skyliner by Frank Chacksfield. Also used by Tom Edwards and Willy Walker 

a) LIVERPOOL DRIVE - Chuck Berry  Pye Int’ 7N25242 (1964). The flipside of "No particular place to go". Did Raven have a theme on Radio Atlanta?.

b) SOUL SERENADE - Lucas (& Mike Cotton Sound) MGM 1398 (UK. 1968) An almost note for note re-working of the version by Lonnie Mack issued as Beau Dollar & the Coins Fraternity 960 (USA. 1966). Mike Raven, who was managing Mike Cotton at the time, used this track as the theme for his Radio 390 R & B show.

HORST REINER (RNI German)

IN THE MOOD - The Spotnicks Track on LP Spotlight on the Spotnicks Polydor 623004 (G.undated) The group are the Swedish Spotnicks, who had several minor instrumental hits in 1962 and ‘63, they should not be confused with the Belgian group the Spoetnicks, spelt with an "e".

SIT DOWN YOU’RE ROCKING THE BOAT - unknown, possibly Harpers Bizarre (release details and audio required)

a) SCARLETT O’HARA - Jet Harris and Tony Meehan Decca F11644 (1963) Also used by Cliff Cottell, Will Luikinga and Hans Mondt

b) SALLY SADDLE PAIN - Threshold Fear Negram NG245 (NL.1970) Started by a group of Dutch students, from Delft, in 1968,Threshold Fear mainly played R & B music. Shortly after this one single release they changed their name to Alquin, and having greater success. Thanks to Stuart Aiken for audio and information.

c) NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE (YOUR STOMACHS IN) - US T Bones Liberty 55836 (US.1965) Used as his theme around 1972.

d) NO MATTER WHAT SHAPE - Sandy Nelson Track on LP In Beat Imperial LP9305 mono/LP12305 Stereo (US.1966)

WIPE OUT - The Surfaris London HLD9751 (1963) A million seller in 1963, the track was put together by the teenage group of sax player Jim Pash aged 14, eighteen year old drummer Ron Wilson and sixteen year olds, leader and bass guitarist Pat Connolly, lead guitarist Jim Fuller and rhythm guitarist Bob Berry. Wipe out is surfspeak for being knocked off your surfboard. Mark Roman claims that the version of Wipe Out he used came from an LP "Live in Tokyo", although we can find no evidence of this LP. Also used by  Paul Alexander and Jim Gordon. 

MANHATTAN SKYLINE - David Shire Orchestra RSO 896 (USA.1978)

ROB RONDER (Atlantis)

a) COUNTRY TRIP - Steel Machine (release details required)

b) LESSON ONE - Russ Conway Columbia DB4784 (1962)

MEMPHIS - Lonnie Mack Stateside SS207 (1963) It is believed to be a slightly different version, re-issued on President, that was used by Rosko. President records owner Ed Kassner was a financial supporter of Caroline, and many of his labels records were plugged on air, including the Equals and Felice Taylor.

ROBIN ROSS (Caroline 80's)

ROCKIN' ROBIN - Michael Jackson Tamla Motown TMG816 (1972)

JOHN ROSS-BARNARD (King & 390)

a) HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN - Si Zentner  (release details and audio required)

b) SURF DELL AMORE - Tutti's Trombones Coliseum 2706 (USA.1969) Tutti Camarata, who died in 2005 aged 91, played an important role in American popular music as an arranger, conductor and music director, whose career stretched from the days of Bing Crosby to the digital age. He arranged and conducted TV shows for artists as diverse as Louis Armstrong and Noel Coward, and went on to become co-founder  of Disneyland Records,  producing around 300 discs  including soundtrack albums of Snow White and The Jungle Book, as well as having great success with two "easy listening" albums - Tutti's Trumpets and Tutti's Trombones (audio required)

CRISPIAN ST JOHN (RNI)

a) THE KID - Andre Brasseur CBS 2557 (1966) Early pressings of the original UK CBS single have "The Kid" on the B side, later pressings had "The Kid" on the A side. The only problem is that neither is really "The Kid", due to a pressing error by CBS in the UK, the theme "The Kid" is to be found on the sides marked "Holiday". The track also features on the CD's The Veronica Story BR Music VS 3108-2 (NL.1991) and We Love the Pirate Stations BR Music 434-2 (NL.1998) and Andre Brasseur Best of 60 - 70 Silver Star AMC55.174 (BE.2001) Also used by Lex Harding

b) LAZY SUSAN - Sonny Charles A & M AMS752 (1969) The B side of Black Pearl produced by Phil Spector.

MAC THE KNIFE - unknown Possibly Ray Conniff (full release details and audio required)

MRS ROBINSON - Booker T and the MG’s The B side to Soul Clap 69 Stax 127 (Aug.1969)

 KEITH SKUES (Caroline South & London)

a) GROOVIN’ HIGH - Don Jacoby & the College Allstars Track on LP Swinging Big Sound Decca DL4241 (USA. 1962). Keith's theme on Caroline South. Don "Jake" Jacoby was a college student musician, having graduated from the National Dance Band Camp, Bloomington, Indiana. All the 18 musicians on Groovin' High were college students, with Jacoby playing lead trumpet. Thanks to Keith Skues for info' and audio.

b) MR TAMBOURINE MAN - The Golden Gate Strings  Columbia DB 7634 (July 1965). Also track on LP The Bob Dylan Songbook Columbia 33SX1746 (1965). Keith Skues theme on Radio London

THEME FROM "THE MEN" - Isaac Hayes Stax 2025146 (1972) Isaac Hayes had reached number 4 in 1971 with the classic "Theme from Shaft", this release failed to achieve any success. Also used as a filler by Ferry Maat on RNI.

FLAMINGO - Herb Alperts Tijuana Brass  Pye International 7N 25383 (1966). Also used by Andy Archer, Terry Dawson & Tony Allen

JACK SPECTOR (Caroline South)

STARS AND STRIPES FOREVER - unknown (full release details and audio required)

HENNIE SPIJKER (RNI)

WORK SONG - Herb Alpert and his Tijuana Brass Pye Int 7N25337(1966) Hennie was with RNI for a short period, and used this theme for her early Sunday morning programmes.

DON STEVENS (Voice of Peace)

BANDOLERO - Juan Carlos Calderon CBS 2726 (1975)

BOB STEWART (Caroline North)

a) IMAGE - Alan Haven Fontana TF835 (1965) The flipside of the single has what should be an offshore theme "Romance on the North Sea".

b) IMAGE PART 1 - Hank Levine and Orchestra  HMV POP947 (1961)

c) PETER GUNN - Henry Mancini and his Orchestra RCA 1134 (1959)

d) KINDA KINKY - Ray McVay and his Orchestra  Pye 7N15816 (1965) Also used by Paul Kramer.

a) DRUM DIDDLEY - Joe Loss and his Orchestra  HMV POP1389 (1965) The B side of A shot in the dark from the film of the same name, "Drum Diddley" is not believed to have been used in the film.

b) THE LOVER - Buddy Merrill Track on LP Holiday for Guitars Vocalion SAV-N8056 (1965) Was there a single release from the Canadian guitar player?.

ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE - David Stacey Orchestra (release details and audio required)

SHERRY - Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons Stateside SS122 (1962) Keith was employed as a transmitter engineer in 1967, but also presented shows for a few days when the station was short staffed. Keith whose full name was Sheridon Keith Street, recalled that this track "was in reference to my name Sheridon".

OVERTURE FROM TOMMY - Assembled Multitude Atlantic 2091022 (1970) Also used by Ferry Maat and Mark Wesley 

BROTHERS GO TO MOTHERS - Henry Mancini and his Orchestra The B side of Peter Gunn RCA 1134 (1959).

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