We’re delighted to announce a new show to the station, Chris Pitchford’s Solid Gold Sounds, airing 6 – 8pm every Saturday night. Its a great Classic Hits package with a UK flavour, and a fantastic lead in to the Saturday Night Party Show from 8pm each Saturday night.
Since inheriting his sister’s records when he was knee-high to a grasshopper in the 70’s, Chris knew broadcasting, music and communications was the life for him, and the more buttons, levers, switches, faders and general gadgets involved the better, with his first “DJ kit” being a Bush Cassette Recorder and a Bontempi Organ, for his 4th Birthday.
Starting with a modest collection of MFP and K-Tel compilations and a few Beatles 45s mostly more battered than your average cod, he’s never looked back. In the early days it was the joy of spending 85p for this week’s hot single from WH Smith, and still having 15p pocket money left for a small scoop of cola cubes.
The 80’s was Chris’s “Golden Age” of music. Chris showcases his perennial penchant for 70’s and 80’s music and it’s modern contemporaries on Solid Gold Sounds, where he is just as happy with forgotten 45’s as their well known air-play and chart counterparts, so expect an eclectic and original mix of both on the programme.
The show has regular features and occasional themed specials, so if you love that wonderful era too (even if you weren’t there..) – there’s a warm welcome for all to enjoy the classics and maybe even a few you missed ! (“Relax” T-Shirt, flairs, platform shoes, space hopper, and rubik’s cube all entirely optional !)
Chris’s Music Trivia
First Single : Blondie – Heart of Glass
Favourite Single : Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel – Make Me Smile
Favourite Album : Genesis – Invisible Touch
Favourite 12 Inch : Queen – Breakthru
First CD : Madonna – Like A Prayer
Favourite Music Video : Adam and The Ants – Prince Charming
