Virtual Jukebox/Radio online - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

David G4EBT · 24th Feb 2011, 9:57 am

Not really sure where to slot this in, so I hope this section is about the closest fit.

I've come across a 'virtual jukebox/radio' website, on which you can select any era from the 1950 to 1989, and music of your choice. Most popular songs of the era, country music, swing, etc, and just leave it playing in the background.

Might be worth a look:

http://www.tropicalglen.com/

In another thread a while back, I mentioned theradio.com which is a similar thing.

Hope it's of interest to someone out there.

David

oldticktock · 25th Feb 2011, 4:16 pm

Nice one David I have this piped through to an old 1930's Marconi Ext speaker. Whilst working on a set in the workshop you feel like your back in time. With this and Panrock link I'm very content.

Chris

gezza123 · 27th Feb 2011, 1:02 pm

Yes. nice one David,love it.Thanks.Gezza

Panrock · 27th Feb 2011, 3:39 pm

Thanks! The Hits of 1950 are now piping out from my Murphy A122, which serves as the workshop 'Tannoy'. All good for productivity.

Steve

noble kiwi · 4th Apr 2011, 11:54 am

Special thanks David,

Listening to it now. It takes me back to days of real melodies one could remember, now long gone by. I play Piano by ear, quite well I am told and play the sort of stuff in the swing section, so good to refresh my memory.

Nice touch to include with old radios. You found the right place to slot it for sure.

Holding off pushing the reply button as this will no doubt kill the music.

Damn it real people playing real music. No blasted canned base racket and or drum machine.

They even change a chord every bar or two and vary the tempo.

Nice bit of piano in the background just then. Hate to but its late and must push the button, but cunningly scored another tune with the excuse to insert smilies.

Have it book marked.

Thanks again, Trevor.

24th Feb 2011, 9:57 am	#1
David G4EBT Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cottingham, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 5,765	Virtual Jukebox/Radio online Not really sure where to slot this in, so I hope this section is about the closest fit. I've come across a 'virtual jukebox/radio' website, on which you can select any era from the 1950 to 1989, and music of your choice. Most popular songs of the era, country music, swing, etc, and just leave it playing in the background. Might be worth a look: http://www.tropicalglen.com/ In another thread a while back, I mentioned theradio.com which is a similar thing. Hope it's of interest to someone out there. David

25th Feb 2011, 4:16 pm	#2
oldticktock Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Weardale, UK. Posts: 1,981	Re: Virtual Jukebox/Radio online Nice one David I have this piped through to an old 1930's Marconi Ext speaker. Whilst working on a set in the workshop you feel like your back in time. With this and Panrock link I'm very content. Chris Last edited by oldticktock; 25th Feb 2011 at 4:33 pm.

27th Feb 2011, 1:02 pm	#3
gezza123 Heptode Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eastham, Wirral, Merseyside, UK. Posts: 788	Re: Virtual Jukebox/Radio online Yes. nice one David,love it.Thanks.Gezza

27th Feb 2011, 3:39 pm	#4
Panrock Nonode Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worcestershire, UK. Posts: 2,534	Re: Virtual Jukebox/Radio online Thanks! The Hits of 1950 are now piping out from my Murphy A122, which serves as the workshop 'Tannoy'. All good for productivity. Steve __________________ https://www.radiocraft.co.uk

4th Apr 2011, 11:54 am	#5
noble kiwi Pentode Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Auckland New Zealand Posts: 175	Re: Virtual Jukebox/Radio online Special thanks David, Listening to it now. It takes me back to days of real melodies one could remember, now long gone by. I play Piano by ear, quite well I am told and play the sort of stuff in the swing section, so good to refresh my memory. Nice touch to include with old radios. You found the right place to slot it for sure. Holding off pushing the reply button as this will no doubt kill the music. Damn it real people playing real music. No blasted canned base racket and or drum machine. They even change a chord every bar or two and vary the tempo. Nice bit of piano in the background just then. Hate to but its late and must push the button, but cunningly scored another tune with the excuse to insert smilies. Have it book marked. Thanks again, Trevor.