Thursday Evening Soiree 26th March
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Cookie hosts another lively Thursday evening soiree on Big L Radio, blending music, listener requests, and playful banter. The show opens with a vibrant mix of classics from Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston, followed by a spirited vote between The Clash’s 'Rock the Casbah' and The Hughes Corporation’s 'Rock the Boat'—the former winning decisively. The evening unfolds with heartfelt tributes, including a moving performance of Seals and Crofts’ 'We May Never Pass This Way Again' in memory of Dash Crofts, who recently passed away. Cookie shares personal anecdotes, manages a flurry of listener requests, and delivers a nostalgic '5 from 10' chart recall from March 24, 1984, spotlighting hits like Van Halen’s 'Jump' and Nina Simone’s '99 Red Balloons'. The show culminates in a joyful sing-along led by pianist Gary Jackson, with audience participation and warm camaraderie. Throughout, Cookie maintains a warm, irreverent tone, celebrating music, community, and the enduring spirit of the weekly soiree.
Listener engagement drives the show—votes, requests, and personal stories shape the musical journey.
Tributes to artists like Dash Crofts and classic tracks from 1984 highlight the show’s emotional and nostalgic depth.
The '5 from 10' chart recall is a signature segment that transports listeners back in time with authentic chart data.
The sing-along segment fosters global community, with live piano and audience participation creating shared joy.
Sponsors and station support messages are woven in with humor and warmth, reinforcing the station’s grassroots spirit.
Welcome to the Soiree: Music, Mayhem, and a Vote
“The choice collectively is yours. So, over to you and back with...”
Listener Requests and Nostalgic Journeys
Cookie processes a stack of requests from listeners across the globe, including Joe Brown’s 'What a Crazy World', Paul Simon’s 'Mother and Child Reunion', and a tribute to Dash Crofts. The segment showcases the show’s deep listener connection and emotional resonance.
The 80s Throwback: '5 from 10' Chart Recall
“It's amazing how a record can take you right back to a time and place in your life.”
Tributes, Sing-Alongs, and the Piano Arrives
“Well done, everyone in the Big L Worldwide choir. Well done, Gary on the piano, bouncing that out around the globe, sounding brilliant.”
Farewell and the Beatles Hour Awaits
With time running short, Cookie wraps up the show with a final request for Ultravox, thanks listeners, and teases the upcoming Beatles Hour. The episode closes on a high note of gratitude and anticipation.
“Well done, everyone in the Big L Worldwide choir. Well done, Gary on the piano, bouncing that out around the globe, sounding brilliant.”
“The choice collectively is yours. So, over to you and back with...”
“We may never pass this way again rather appropriately, I think.”
Host
Guests
Cookie
person
Big L Radio
organization
Gary Jackson
person
The Clash
other
Hughes Corporation
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Genesis
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Kim Weston
person
Marvin Gaye
person
Joe Brown
person
Seals and Crofts
other
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