I remember going to the Houndsditch warehouse as a little kid. Just round the corner from Petticoat Lane. Then we’d all go to Tubby Issac’s for some seafood. We always had Capital on in the car…a light blue Ford Anglia, me on the back seat playing with my Dinky Eagle Transporter in brown nylon flares and a tank top.
All I can say those were the great period of Radio Broadcast, and the catchy Jingles. I'm so glad to be born in that era. So you can imagine how sorry I feel for todays generation, with the kind of Radio rubbish they listen to. Even todays Radio presenters cannot hold a candle to the great DJ's, Kenny Everett, Roger Scott, Nicky Horn, Michael Aspel, Mike Smith, Roger Allen etc. Life was so simple and great 70's and 80's. Take me back on a time machine to re-live those magic moments.
Capital Radio was my only comfort during a horrible period of school bullying in 1982/1983. I also had the 10 years anniversary book from that year - I would love to get a copy.
The sound of my childhood! I was obsessed with the original Capital Radio, loved everything about it as a kid and young adult. The DJ’s, the music and those amazingly catchy jingles! Thanks so much for these videos 👏👏🤗
You're very welcome! During this era, Capital had a real sense of community as well as a very distinctive personality. Nowadays FM chart music radio all sounds very generic and anodyne.
Ohh my how I miss this radio station, those DJ's' voices.. so special, especially Roger Scott and Kenny, the amazing jingles..oh what losses.. What happy memories.. This has made me cry with sadness and joy at finding this!
Glad you enjoyed, Michelle! Wasn't Capital a wonderful station back then? It had a very distinctive personality and a real sense of community. I've posted a total of six compilations of Capital DJs and jingles, so do hunt down the others on my channel!
Thank you to whoever posted this, I can't believe how much it takes me back to my childhood and teens, from ads for Brent Cross, to remembering all the jingles and DJs, it's like being transported back in time...doo, doo, de, do, doodoo...😊
And not forgetting the Capital Radio ‘Helpline’. Launched in the late 1970’s it was the first generic helpline, in the days when the only other 24 hour phone service was the Samaritans. It was innovative and ahead of it’s time.
I loved that compilation - thank you! It took me right back to going to college in London in "81. A tiny bed-sit, a mono radio and Capital to stop me getting home sick
This is so amazing. I’m originally from South Africa and we had Capital Radio 604 based on 194. It was the most iconic station in our radio history. It was my inspiration to become a presenter. There is an online version that I listen to and brings back some incredibly happy memories of my youth. This video make me very happy. Thank you for sharing
Cuddly Kenny Everett was so talented and so funny. Listening to this just shows us how much talent, entertaining and fun the radio was.. today, it is so boring and the presenters are even more boring.. we also had the best music compared to today!! imo
Visited the Capital Radio shop at the entrance at Euston Tower a few times. I wore my blue 194 sweatshirt until it was beyond rags. Even won tickets to a Peter Gabriel concert from little Nicky Horne competition. We had to race to the studios...first to get there got to be taken up to the great man. Must have been about 1977.
These are just......amazing. Memory overload. 👍👍👏👏 Back when radio had individual personality. Now, almost all radio are owned by Global(don't know the proper name) which I don't trust and find quite sinister.
It was the regulated laws we had up until the late '80s that protected radio from the generic conglomerates with narrow playlists we have today. That's the paradox where the belief was that the more stations we have the better the choice. That and technology giving us voice tracking, networking, safety play and bland production.
Mike Allen's American Dream (now that's opened up a cupboard door in your brain) Rock N Roll and early years of do-wop etc. Mike was a customer of Gary's Shack the custom car craze of the 70s. Great to hear these again. I would like to thank the git that stole my reel-to-reel tape player with a whole hour of Kenny & Cash on. London when the Flying Eye reported the congestion-free!
I remember going to the Houndsditch warehouse as a little kid. Just round the corner from Petticoat Lane. Then we’d all go to Tubby Issac’s for some seafood. We always had Capital on in the car…a light blue Ford Anglia, me on the back seat playing with my Dinky Eagle Transporter in brown nylon flares and a tank top.
Wonderful memories..Mike Allen gives you just a little bit more, Mike Allen on Capital 194 💃🥳😹
All I can say those were the great period of Radio Broadcast, and the catchy Jingles. I'm so glad to be born in that era. So you can imagine how sorry I feel for todays generation, with the kind of Radio rubbish they listen to. Even todays Radio presenters cannot hold a candle to the great DJ's, Kenny Everett, Roger Scott, Nicky Horn, Michael Aspel, Mike Smith, Roger Allen etc. Life was so simple and great 70's and 80's. Take me back on a time machine to re-live those magic moments.
Thanks for your comment - I totally agree.
Capital Radio was my only comfort during a horrible period of school bullying in 1982/1983. I also had the 10 years anniversary book from that year - I would love to get a copy.
Bullies or just fun .
@pw4259 I bet you were a bully once.
Fantastic! I so miss Kenny Everett, Roger Scott, and co. The golden age of radio. Feels like yesterday…
The sound of my childhood! I was obsessed with the original Capital Radio, loved everything about it as a kid and young adult. The DJ’s, the music and those amazingly catchy jingles! Thanks so much for these videos 👏👏🤗
You're very welcome! During this era, Capital had a real sense of community as well as a very distinctive personality. Nowadays FM chart music radio all sounds very generic and anodyne.
Totally agree. Great memories 😊
Ohh my how I miss this radio station, those DJ's' voices.. so special, especially Roger Scott and Kenny, the amazing jingles..oh what losses.. What happy memories.. This has made me cry with sadness and joy at finding this!
Glad you enjoyed, Michelle! Wasn't Capital a wonderful station back then? It had a very distinctive personality and a real sense of community. I've posted a total of six compilations of Capital DJs and jingles, so do hunt down the others on my channel!
2:41 Fantastic and unforgettable. Thank you Capital 95.8
Sad that so many of these names are no longer with us: Kenny Everett, Mike Allen, Roger Scott, Kerry Juby, Dave Cash, Tommy Vance.....
Thank you to whoever posted this, I can't believe how much it takes me back to my childhood and teens, from ads for Brent Cross, to remembering all the jingles and DJs, it's like being transported back in time...doo, doo, de, do, doodoo...😊
You're very welcome, Ciara - glad you enjoyed! I have several other collections of Capital jingles on my channel, so make sure you explore them too!
And not forgetting the Capital Radio ‘Helpline’. Launched in the late 1970’s it was the first generic helpline, in the days when the only other 24 hour phone service was the Samaritans. It was innovative and ahead of it’s time.
I loved that compilation - thank you! It took me right back to going to college in London in "81. A tiny bed-sit, a mono radio and Capital to stop me getting home sick
Patrick Allen doing the voiceover for Currie Motors. I used to work for them at Stamford Hill branch 82-86. South African owned
I spoke to Roger Scott on his afternoon radio programme for my girlfriend’s 15th birthday in 1975. I’m still married to her.
Oh wow - great comment! Congratulations!
This is so amazing. I’m originally from South Africa and we had Capital Radio 604 based on 194. It was the most iconic station in our radio history. It was my inspiration to become a presenter. There is an online version that I listen to and brings back some incredibly happy memories of my youth. This video make me very happy. Thank you for sharing
This is great hearing this, I remember it all. I'm almost emotional listening to it.
Thanks for your comment - I'm glad it brings back memories for you!
Great memories ❤ Greg Edwards..... Capital Radio was great
Cuddly Kenny Everett was so talented and so funny. Listening to this just shows us how much talent, entertaining and fun the radio was.. today, it is so boring and the presenters are even more boring.. we also had the best music compared to today!! imo
Visited the Capital Radio shop at the entrance at Euston Tower a few times. I wore my blue 194 sweatshirt until it was beyond rags. Even won tickets to a Peter Gabriel concert from little Nicky Horne competition. We had to race to the studios...first to get there got to be taken up to the great man. Must have been about 1977.
Feels great...That warm nostalgia takes me back.
Good to see you back for more Capital memories!
@@thetragicyouth cannot resist
It's cold outside but warm in here with 194
Sounds of our youth
These are just......amazing. Memory overload. 👍👍👏👏 Back when radio had individual personality. Now, almost all radio are owned by Global(don't know the proper name) which I don't trust and find quite sinister.
It was the regulated laws we had up until the late '80s that protected radio from the generic conglomerates with narrow playlists we have today. That's the paradox where the belief was that the more stations we have the better the choice. That and technology giving us voice tracking, networking, safety play and bland production.
I miss the days of cuddly Ken and captain Kremmen on a Saturday afternoon, Such happy times ,
Agreed! Thanks for commenting 🙂
excellent compilation: my favourite at 04:43 a perfect late night jingle sung (I think) by Madeleine Bell
Awesome
It was Madeline Bell, yes. Was in Blue Mink with Roger Greenaway who also composed a lot of the Capital jingles at that (glorious) time.
The most atmospheric jingle ever made is at 4:20
Absolutely
Love it
Fantastic 😅
hey thanks i needed this
Mike Allen's American Dream (now that's opened up a cupboard door in your brain) Rock N Roll and early years of do-wop etc. Mike was a customer of Gary's Shack the custom car craze of the 70s. Great to hear these again. I would like to thank the git that stole my reel-to-reel tape player with a whole hour of Kenny & Cash on. London when the Flying Eye reported the congestion-free!
Wonderful ❤
Nice to see you again!
@thetragicyouth Cheers...I'm hooked.
Great days . DJS were classics . Compare to the rubbish now . boom radio on digital you can catch all the old radio presenters !
The jingle shot at 10:15 is taken from Beacon Radio 303's first package in 1976.
I remember the ‘Eye in the Sky’ traffic information.
Shout out to the great Chris Rainbow who sung so many of these
Cuddly uncle Ken
What's the 194 mean,capital radio today is 95.8 FM,did it use to be on another number on the FM dial back in the 80s,its moved
In the 1970s, before it was on FM, Capital was on MW (Medium Wave) - firstly on 539, then on 194.
@@thetragicyouthCapital was always on FM from the very first day - 95.8 VHF
blame thatcher milk snatcher for screwing up true independent radio
Really, how?