Thanks For The Memory - PBA FM 89.7

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The nostalgia radio show Thanks For The Memory was originally prepared and presented here in Adelaide on PBAFM 89.7 by Gary Lockyer over a marathon period of 35 years, from 1984 to 2019.

In memory of Gary, who passed away in April this year...and with our thanks to Gary's family...tonight ( 5 May 2025) we will hear an edition of Thanks For The Memory which was recorded by Gary in 2018.

The first memory for tonight's show comes from US bandleader Ted Weems, “Piccolo Pete”. The song “Piccolo Pete”, was a hit for Ted Weems and his band in 1929.

After Ted, we hear from Phil Ohman and orchestra (feat. Kenny Baker) with their recording of "Dancing cheek to cheek" (1935) from the musical Top hat (from the pen of Irving Berlin). Stanley Holloway can also be heard in the first hour.

The second hour includes several Australian memories, including Judy Stone from 1962 (I'll step down), Mike Preston from 1959 (Mr. Blue, 1959) and Barry Crocker (Neighbours, recorded 1984 then released 1987).

Thank you for listening to and supporting PBA-FM, Adelaide's Northern Voice - 89.7 on the FM band in Adelaide and streaming everywhere via the PBA website - www.pbafm.org.au .

As I write this at about 9:35 tonight (28 April) we are hearing a repeat of the edition of Thanks For The Memory which we heard last week - the last show which Gary presented in September 2019 before retiring from the airwaves.

A repeat of last week's show is definitely worthwhile - you may have noticed that the PBAFM streaming was out of action that night.

We hope you enjoy this repeat tonight.

In a comment beneath I will put a complete list of the songs to be heard tonight - David (one of many volnteers at your local radio station).

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Thank you for listening to and supporting PBA-FM, Adelaide's Northern Voice - 89.7 on the FM band in Adelaide and streaming everywhere via the PBA website - www.pbafm.org.au .

PBA-FM – Community Radio PBA-FM PBA-FM 89.7 MHz is a community radio station in Adelaide, South Australia, and broadcasts to the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide.