Sounds of the Sixties R2

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Is anyone a bit annoyed that it's going to be broadcast at 6AM and DO'Leary is getting it's old spot?

Yes It works really well in that spot and O Dreary is just going to be the usual vacuous hole-in-the-ground.

I'm really glad that Tony Blackburn has got another show after the horrendous way they treated him but it's way too early for me.

SOS is a really excellent blend of music - classics, rarities, cheesy stuff, experimental. Maybe they should just have moved it to 6 music in the same slot, it would fit in well there.

Is Brian definitely not coming back?

I think it is a shame Tony Blackburn is not on at a more accessible time, the BBC are hardly making amends to him.

Dermot O'Leary has produced a self-aggrandising giant steaming pile of shit for ages, I turn off as his show starts so will not be listening on Saturday mornings.
I think they should have put Dermot on at 6am and Tony Blackburn at 8am.

I don't really enjoy the Dermot O'Leary show, but anything has to be better than that boring old SOS show - can't believe it was on for so long!

Ineednewshoes no Brian's not coming back, they are allowing him to do a farewell show around Easter. It was all a bit sad and brutal as they announced he'd retired due to ill health while he was announcing that he was fine and wanted to return.

Once SOS finishes I will have no reason to listen to R2 at all.

Brian is my favourite Radio 2 presenter by far. Rubbish that they have treated him like that.

My parents and I have listened to SOS for years. We often have a chat on the phone about the songs after the show. It hasn't been the same since Brian went.

R2 is losing its appeal for me too. The list of shows I don't want to listen to just keeps growing to the point where I feel like I need a new radio station to listen to altogether. Any suggestions!?

I agree Ivor . But like paulapants I reckon SOS used to play some really bad stuff. I think that the 60s had amazing music but also there was rubbish, like most eras . Only more of the 60s and 70s music was amazing than now for sure.!

I have thought that Brian M has sounded quite ill for a while, he definitely needs a proper break. or be allowed to die in peace .

I enjoyed Tim Rice's version of SOS better to be honest . What is the BBC thinking putting it out at 6am?

I like Tony Blackburn too, he was treated extremely badly by the BEEB. It's good to see him back ( i hope they apologised ).

Can you not just move over to 6 music, where they have good music from all eras on every day? I can't imagine having to choose from between Blackburn and O Dreary. The only 60s programme I've ever enjoyed is the Mark Lamarr Alternative 60s. Which was ace.

SOS was so good as he played the more obscure records that will prob be forgotten it was such a good show so different . Some people's bad stuff are others good stuff and the 60s were so varied that's what made it such a good era will miss Brian's shows

I listen mostly to radio London radio. Radio 2 is pretty poor

Chuck I did try it but it was not for me, I'm from a different era. So much indy stuff, I do like good music of all types maybe I haven't given it enough time (I must admit I find heavy metal of all types, and some rap not for me!).

I like Ken Bruce but he plays too many power ballads for me (whispers) I don't mind Chris Evans too much

Chuck I did try it but it was not for me, I'm from a different era

How do you know my era? How old are you then?

if you like heavy metal then planet rock and the arrow are quite good

I don't know but isn't R6 for the younger market? I'm 66.

its all a bit crap.
i really enjoyed sound of the sixties with Brian Matthews
now tony blackburn is friday nights and saturday morning

and i cannot stand dermot o'leary.
at least that saves the afternoon without him

Brian Matthews RIP