It's been a while since I went on the radio, but the lovely Sally Naden who presents the 11 o'clock show made me feel right at home. She's such a nice person. It was lovely when before we went on air she put her notes down and told the other panelists, "I've got to give this young man a hug."
As Sally reminded me on air, we've known each other for about 11 years (I was 15 when I first went on the talent segment of "The Happy Daft Farm", then the morning show, presented by Sally and comedian and presenter Jim Bowen).
After that, I had to opportunity to perform as part of their live stage tour of the show, which for me, as I was developing as a performer, was great experience.
It's been a while since then and so much has happened in between. I get a little polite and quiet when it comes to radio interviews, so I tended to sit back and nod or smile at the panel's topics of conversation (not a very useful thing when on the radio!) - Sally was funny, when off air she looked across at me and said "James, I'm going to have to ask you to stop interrupting!"
I sang a couple of songs that are featured on my new album "And I Love You So" (accompanied on guitar by Kevin Cookson), which I think relaxed me a little and by the end of the programme I managed to be the more chatty and potentially daft me, that people will be familiar with... even managing to drop my mother in it by sharing her opinion on a certain celebrity's Sunday dress, when visiting once - for which my mother later thanked me "very much!" and noted that it seems she always gets a mention regarding celebrities and their clothing when I go on the radio, reminding me of the time another BBC Lancashire presenter, Ted Robbins had told listeners of when I was performing live with him at Blackpool Winter Gardens and my mother had come to look for me in the dressing rooms, bursting in on Ted in his underwear. She didn't flinch, just asked "have you seen James?" - Nothing phases my mother. Must be the former nurse in her!
Well, the show more or less rounded up, with a rendition of "Moon River" and an opportunity to quickly mention the concert I'll be performing with Darwen soprano Sarah Louise this weekend (Sat 5th March) at St Peter's, Parish Church, Darwen. (Click here for more info) or see next blog post.
Was a really lovely time on Sally's show. I've been invited back to chat about upcoming projects, so looking forward to that. Will be sure to let you know when! :)
Performing on BBC Radio Lancashire
accompanied on guitar by Kevin Cookson:
Catching up with the lovely Sally Naden,
(BBC Radio Lancs presenter)
Photos in this post by Mike Johnson (mikeseyephotographic.co.uk)
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