Hello
Baby Bob,
You won't remember me but years ago, (I think it must have just been into
the seventies), myself and other enthusiasts came to the Luxembourg studios
and watched and chatted with you and other presenters of the day. There
was Dave Christian amongst others, who on several occasions guest deejayed
with us at the 'Bird's Nest' in Twickenham, one of a chain of Watneys
pubs long since gone.
I also recall Kid Jenson was on the station and after his show we went
along to a local disco in Luxembourg where he, and I believe all of you,
used to take a tour of duty and what great fun we had at (what was that
club called?).
It's funny really how quite by accident when searching for some jingle
downloads I came across this great new site and thought you might appreciate
this email. I always thought you had a great voice; an absolute natural.
I must confess I had no idea that you were not an American, you certainly
carried it off very convincingly. I recall you with affection, Bob, with
such memories of you rolling your own cigarette and lighting up, whilst
at the same time reading a commercial spot and thought, this guy is so
laid back it's great! I enjoyed the whole experience and thank you and
all the jocks for that.
Where did those halcyon days of radio go to I ask myself? There's been
precious little decent radio since the demise of Radio Luxembourg and
the pirates like Caroline and Radio London. Even if the signals were a
bit fuzzy, they were broadcasts with atmosphere, now lost forever.
Anyway Bob I heard of your sad news of poor health and like many others
I wish you a speedy recovery, and if ever you decide to come out of retirement
and reposition yourself behind the mike, please let me know, because I
will certainly tune in, especially if it's over the net on broadband.
One final comment, a question in fact, what was that wonderful haunting
instrumental theme that you used to use? I would love to try and get hold
of it for nostalgic reasons. Take care mate and hang on in there.
Sincere regards from Bruce Howard in Bristol UK
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