Club Classics London's Heart - Radio

David in Oldham · 14-04-2007, 11:27

I am a big fan of Club Classics & I was wondering when did London's Heart first present the programe & how & who have been the presenters I know it use to be Chris Farrell before Paul Hayes but was there anyone before Chris

Gala2007 · 14-04-2007, 11:35

When I first came to London in 1997, Danny Pietroni was the host. Heart played six hours of '80s music on a Friday from 7 to 1, and then seven hours of club classics every Saturday between 6 and 1. At some point the '80s show was replaced so both nights were disco-oriented.

David in Oldham · 14-04-2007, 13:34

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Originally Posted by Gala2007

When I first came to London in 1997, Danny Pietroni was the host. Heart played six hours of '80s music on a Friday from 7 to 1, and then seven hours of club classics every Saturday between 6 and 1. At some point the '80s show was replaced so both nights were disco-oriented.

Course yes Danny was in charge before Chris wasn't he I forgot about Danny.
Well I am glad it was brought in I think it's popular show lets hope its here to stay rather listen to Club Classics than
an 80's show.

ianpinnell · 14-04-2007, 14:35

I do like Club Classics, and the good thing about it is although it's on the Heart stations across the UK (I think it's at the same time, not too sure), it's not networked, and it's individual!

David in Oldham · 14-04-2007, 15:03

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Originally Posted by ianpinnell

I do like Club Classics, and the good thing about it is although it's on the Heart stations across the UK (I think it's at the same time, not too sure), it's not networked, and it's individual!

The way things are going with Radio I bet it won' be long before it is net worked.
Have you ever been to a Club Classic Tour Iampinnell?
If so was it any good?
I wonder if there are any more plans to do some Tours with Club Classics this year I'd love to go.

ianpinnell · 14-04-2007, 15:06

Nope, I havent been to a tour, although when I was in London I tuned into one of their tours as they were broadcasting it live from whereever it was, cant actually remember...

Or was it Capital..? No, I think it was Heart! LOL, sorry, I'm not really with it today

Powerplay · 14-04-2007, 15:07

The thing I've noticed with Club Classics on Heart, is that you hear the same tired old songs every week in a different order. This is fine for the 1st few weeks but then it just gets predictable and boring. There are thousands of 70's, 80's & 90's hits out there, so I think they should be more imaginative and experiment with different songs to give it more spice!

deadwood dan · 14-04-2007, 15:08

Club Classics arrived in 2001.

Juan Carlos Ara · 14-04-2007, 15:14

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Originally Posted by Powerplay

The thing I've noticed with Club Classics on Heart, is that you hear the same tired old songs every week in a different order. This is fine for the 1st few weeks but then it just gets predictable and boring. There are thousands of 70's, 80's & 90's hits out there, so I think they should be more imaginative and experiment with different songs to give it more spice!

I agree. I was looking for the moment to post that same thought about it.

I am a big fan of the show. But that thing is so true .

Martin Phillp · 14-04-2007, 15:28

It's the most boring party show on commercial radio.

David in Oldham · 14-04-2007, 15:47

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Originally Posted by deadwood dan

Club Classics arrived in 2001.

Thanks for the info Dan & yes why can't they improve their play list?

THE MIXER · 15-04-2007, 09:10

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Originally Posted by David in Oldham

The way things are going with Radio I bet it won' be long before it is net worked.
Have you ever been to a Club Classic Tour Iampinnell?
If so was it any good?
I wonder if there are any more plans to do some Tours with Club Classics this year I'd love to go.

I dont think it will ever be networked due to the fact that all the Hearts actually play different genres of Club Classics, 106.2 in London plays more 70s & 80s whereas the one in Birmingham focus more on the 90s and today,

By the way David did you ever get to go to Club Classics in a night club - The club classics tour

lovethepalace · 15-04-2007, 09:47

Dr Glitz also presented this show. I think he did this after disco danny petroni!

David in Oldham · 15-04-2007, 10:31

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Originally Posted by THE MIXER

I dont think it will ever be networked due to the fact that all the Hearts actually play different genres of Club Classics, 106.2 in London plays more 70s & 80s whereas the one in Birmingham focus more on the 90s and today,

By the way David did you ever get to go to Club Classics in a night club - The club classics tour

No I didn't & I would have love to have gone hope they may do some this year who is Dr Glitz never herd of him before is he on a radio station now some place?

lovethepalace · 15-04-2007, 10:43

Here's some more info on Dr Glitz!!
http://www.drglitz.co.uk/introduce.asp

adc82140 · 15-04-2007, 10:48

And according to this Dr Glitz and Chris Farrell are one and the same. Never knew that.

ADC

lovethepalace · 15-04-2007, 10:51

Oh his alter ego as such!!! Thanks for the info!!!!

David in Oldham · 15-04-2007, 19:19

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Originally Posted by adc82140

And according to this Dr Glitz and Chris Farrell are one and the same. Never knew that.

ADC

Whats Chris Farrell doing these days does anyone know?

deadwood dan · 15-04-2007, 21:04

I believe he's gone to the states to do some acting stuff.

Newsbuff · 16-04-2007, 08:02

Isn't it about time to ditch six hours of club classics on Fridays and Saturdays? What happened to 'More Music Variety'- certainly on 100.7 Heart FM? Can't they bring an 80s show back on one of the nights, ie Friday or Saturday?

David in Oldham · 16-04-2007, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Newsbuff

Isn't it about time to ditch six hours of club classics on Fridays and Saturdays? What happened to 'More Music Variety'- certainly on 100.7 Heart FM? Can't they bring an 80s show back on one of the nights, ie Friday or Saturday?

Loads of Stations play 80's music on a Sunday afternoons Club Classics is good hope its here to stay for a long while to come

Martin Phillp · 16-04-2007, 17:52

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Originally Posted by David in Oldham

Loads of Stations play 80's music on a Sunday afternoons

Such as?

deadwood dan · 16-04-2007, 21:42

Essex FM have an excellent 80s show on a sunday morning, but that is it. There was an 80s show that was taken by the tinpots, but I think thats ended.

Can't see Club Classics going anytime soon. Its very popular. I prefer tuning in occasionally, that way I hear the occasional gems played every now and again, not every week - I don't know if I could stomach Viola Wils every week.

Newsbuff · 17-04-2007, 07:55

How many stations take Totally 80s? None that I know of in my area.
Again in my area stations have cut back on 80s music like when Centre FM became Touch Fm and Century 106 became Heart. Nothing against club classics but it would be nice to hear some variety and 80s music is STILL popular, as seen with the High School Hits show on Century 105 on Friday nights.

Borsant · 20-04-2007, 00:08

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Originally Posted by Newsbuff

How many stations take Totally 80s? None that I know of in my area.
Again in my area stations have cut back on 80s music like when Centre FM became Touch Fm and Century 106 became Heart. Nothing against club classics but it would be nice to hear some variety and 80s music is STILL popular, as seen with the High School Hits show on Century 105 on Friday nights.

It's well over 20 I think and I read 'in another place' it's just started in Dubai on Channel 4. From memory several stations in Spain take it too.

14-04-2007, 11:27	#1
David in Oldham Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 522	Club Classics London's Heart I am a big fan of Club Classics & I was wondering when did London's Heart first present the programe & how & who have been the presenters I know it use to be Chris Farrell before Paul Hayes but was there anyone before Chris

14-04-2007, 11:35	#2
Gala2007 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 85	When I first came to London in 1997, Danny Pietroni was the host. Heart played six hours of '80s music on a Friday from 7 to 1, and then seven hours of club classics every Saturday between 6 and 1. At some point the '80s show was replaced so both nights were disco-oriented.

14-04-2007, 14:35	#4
ianpinnell Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxford Posts: 156	I do like Club Classics, and the good thing about it is although it's on the Heart stations across the UK (I think it's at the same time, not too sure), it's not networked, and it's individual!

14-04-2007, 15:06	#6
ianpinnell Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxford Posts: 156	Nope, I havent been to a tour, although when I was in London I tuned into one of their tours as they were broadcasting it live from whereever it was, cant actually remember... Or was it Capital..? No, I think it was Heart! LOL, sorry, I'm not really with it today

14-04-2007, 15:07	#7
Powerplay Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 20 miles N.W. of London, UK Services: Broadband, Sony ST-SB920 Tuner, MW loop, Digital TV Posts: 2,381	The thing I've noticed with Club Classics on Heart, is that you hear the same tired old songs every week in a different order. This is fine for the 1st few weeks but then it just gets predictable and boring. There are thousands of 70's, 80's & 90's hits out there, so I think they should be more imaginative and experiment with different songs to give it more spice!

14-04-2007, 15:08	#8
deadwood dan Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,755	Club Classics arrived in 2001.

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Martin Phillp Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London Services: Freeview (Sharp TU-R160H) and DAB Posts: 11,421	It's the most boring party show on commercial radio.

15-04-2007, 09:47	#13
lovethepalace Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37	Dr Glitz also presented this show. I think he did this after disco danny petroni!

15-04-2007, 10:43	#15
lovethepalace Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37	Here's some more info on Dr Glitz!! http://www.drglitz.co.uk/introduce.asp

15-04-2007, 10:48	#16
adc82140 Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twyford, Berks & Montauban, Fr Services: Motorised Zone 1 minidish 45 East to 5 East, Sky HD, Bis TV Posts: 1,412	And according to this Dr Glitz and Chris Farrell are one and the same. Never knew that. ADC

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lovethepalace Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37	Oh his alter ego as such!!! Thanks for the info!!!!

15-04-2007, 21:04	#19
deadwood dan Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,755	I believe he's gone to the states to do some acting stuff.

16-04-2007, 08:02	#20
Newsbuff Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,607	Isn't it about time to ditch six hours of club classics on Fridays and Saturdays? What happened to 'More Music Variety'- certainly on 100.7 Heart FM? Can't they bring an 80s show back on one of the nights, ie Friday or Saturday?

16-04-2007, 21:42	#23
deadwood dan Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,755	Essex FM have an excellent 80s show on a sunday morning, but that is it. There was an 80s show that was taken by the tinpots, but I think thats ended. Can't see Club Classics going anytime soon. Its very popular. I prefer tuning in occasionally, that way I hear the occasional gems played every now and again, not every week - I don't know if I could stomach Viola Wils every week.

17-04-2007, 07:55	#24
Newsbuff Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,607	How many stations take Totally 80s? None that I know of in my area. Again in my area stations have cut back on 80s music like when Centre FM became Touch Fm and Century 106 became Heart. Nothing against club classics but it would be nice to hear some variety and 80s music is STILL popular, as seen with the High School Hits show on Century 105 on Friday nights.