I remember Radio 1 airing this when Fluff left the first time. Didn't he return to Radio 1 or 2 a few years later, but never recaptured the popularity or magic of his first tenure and didn't last long. Little did he know how popular those 'Tony Wilson Saturday re-creations' ('live' studio band sessions) would prove for decades to come...
What a wonderful insight into Alan Freeman. His really was a one off Disc Jockey and there was no one else who did links like he did. Great radio voice and a machine gun type delivery. You never knew what he would say but he was unique. On the Top 30 he would say "That was Slade at this weeks number 4 but hold on Rod Stewart is hot on their heels at number 3" and go straight into that song. There will never be another Fluff but great memories of his time at Radio One in the early 70's...ALRIGHT
This is really interesting! Now I know where he got the ‘ alright Wright’ from. It was interesting to hear where it came from in this video, I wonder though where he got ‘nothalf mate’ from?
Alan Freeman - A very memorable voice. Telstar is something that he talked about. It is a remarkable date to remember that on 10 July 62, the Americans put the Telstar satellite into orbit and used it to relay back live telly programmes across the Atlantic. The least scientifically minded person could now see that satellite's were worthwhile and had practical value. Or you would think.... The First man made objects to be put into orbit around the earth were small scientific satellites. The Russians sent a 23 inch sphere known as a Sputnik I into orbit on 4th October 1957. Americas Vanguard I was even smaller with a diameter of 6 half inches and a weight of under 4 pounds. The "top brass" at that time did not realise the value of the data radioed back by such satellites and considered them a WASTE OF MONEY so would not fund it. Almost like saying "Guitars will never take off" or "Tommy Steele is not my cup of tea". Some people pushed on anyway, ignoring the slightly deaf people with no foresight, then it turns out, on 10 July 62 the Americans DID put the Telstar satellite into orbit and used it to relay back live telly programmes across the Atlantic. At the same time along parallel lines... Not only, but also... from the album The Original Telstar - The Sounds of The Tornadoes. On the front of the German recording cover, is the image of the Telstar Satellite. B-side "Jungle Fever"The Tornados "Jungle Fever" German Picture Sleeve Released 17 August 1962 Recorded 22 July 1962 RGM Sound London Studio/Decca Crew. Alan Freeman "Phillips called". And a voice said "Your fired" OH NO OOO...lol
