The new weekly program, running from 7pm-8pm, will be called ‘The History of Musical Movies’, and host Brian Jones is well known in the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens area for his past theatrical work over the last 25 years.

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“Broadcasting on the radio is a relatively new experience for me, but I am excited at the prospect of reaching out, especially to the ‘older’ generation of the area,” Mr Jones told NOTA.

“The first program takes us back to the music from the first sound film in 1927, then chronologically follows on over the years, noting the changing trends and tastes in music, and quite often reflecting the social upheavals around the world.”

The History of Musical Movies show promises to deliver waves of nostalgia, especially for Myall Coast Radio’s listeners of a certain age.

“You will be able to listen to some of the biggest film stars, with some of the greatest voices, singing some of the most iconic songs of the 20th Century,” Brian explained.

“Just to mention a few: Al Jolson, Jud Garland, Jeannette MacDonald, Nelson Eddie, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Gordon McCrae, and, as Yul Brynner said in the classic musical movie ‘The King and I’ (which will be featured), ‘Etcetera, Etcetera, Etcetera!’”

“So, to all radio fans, happy listening on Sunday evenings, we are hoping you will enjoy the wonderful music of bygone eras over many Sunday evenings to come.”

Just reminding everyone that the best way to listen to the Myall Coast Radio is via live streaming, with instructions on getting connected at https://myallcoastradio.com.au/.

By Thomas O’KEEFE