--- product_id: 60831577 title: "Radio Fun" price: "£0.54" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60831577-radio-fun store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Radio Fun **Price:** £0.54 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Radio Fun - **How much does it cost?** £0.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60831577-radio-fun) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Radio Fun: 5099944077020: The Hollies: Books Review: A good collection of BBC recordings - but get their studio releases first - This is an essential purchase for any devoted Hollies fan, especially those who prefer the classic 1963-68 era wth Graham Nash. They had been one of the few British Invasion bands to not have their BBC sessions officially released, until this package came out. Of the 32 songs collected here, only two are from the post-Nash era (Too Young To Be Married and He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, both taken from TOTP appearances). The rest show the Hollies working in the same fashion as the Beatles and others in the BBC studios: three hours, live with maybe vocal overdubs, but everything cut as fast as possible for replay on the Beeb. You get rough-and-ready versions of songs from their singles and albums, plus a few covers they otherwise never did in the studio; the band's take on Lee Dorsey's "Ride Your Pony" being one example. One big advantage this set has over other mid-60s BBC collections is that they cut off the spoken intros and outros by the DJs; if that bothered you on the Beatles/Bowie/etc releases it's pretty much absent here. It also shows beyond doubt their ability to pull off their recorded harmonies live; Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, and Nash were excellent harmony singers, and that is shown to good effect here. In fact, I think Nash brought more of their blend to his subsequent work in CSNY than is often acknowledged. So this is a good release. However, if you don't have any of their studio recordings, I suggest getting those first. They are great examples of mid '60s pop in and of themselves, and how they and producer Ron Richards wanted these songs to sound. Once you have some of those, then grab this. Sound quality is OK given that many of these were taken off private home recordings of radio broadcasts or transcription discs, but are certainly listenable. Nice liner notes by the band's drummer Bobby Elliott, giving some background on these sessions and what it was like for the Hollies to make them. A final note is that the recordings are not presented in chronological order, but have been arranged to flow more like a studio album would be. Review: The Best harmony group from the 60s of all time. - I have been a lifelong fan of the Hollies, however i messed up on my history of the groups beginnings when I e-mailed drummer Bobby Elliot on how their name originated. Sorry for my error Bobby. I did learn later that the band was named after Buddy Holly. A very spectacular collection of clean BBC broadcasts. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007JU5L6C | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,911,888 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42,787 in Books on CD | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (33) | | Dimensions | 5.59 x 0.41 x 5.02 inches | | Item Weight | 3.36 ounces | | Language | English | | Publication date | May 15, 2012 | | Publisher | Mmt Trading Limited | ## Images ![Radio Fun - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hwOeOy9BL.jpg) ![Radio Fun - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+mpB7rkIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good collection of BBC recordings - but get their studio releases first *by J***W on February 23, 2013* This is an essential purchase for any devoted Hollies fan, especially those who prefer the classic 1963-68 era wth Graham Nash. They had been one of the few British Invasion bands to not have their BBC sessions officially released, until this package came out. Of the 32 songs collected here, only two are from the post-Nash era (Too Young To Be Married and He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother, both taken from TOTP appearances). The rest show the Hollies working in the same fashion as the Beatles and others in the BBC studios: three hours, live with maybe vocal overdubs, but everything cut as fast as possible for replay on the Beeb. You get rough-and-ready versions of songs from their singles and albums, plus a few covers they otherwise never did in the studio; the band's take on Lee Dorsey's "Ride Your Pony" being one example. One big advantage this set has over other mid-60s BBC collections is that they cut off the spoken intros and outros by the DJs; if that bothered you on the Beatles/Bowie/etc releases it's pretty much absent here. It also shows beyond doubt their ability to pull off their recorded harmonies live; Allan Clarke, Tony Hicks, and Nash were excellent harmony singers, and that is shown to good effect here. In fact, I think Nash brought more of their blend to his subsequent work in CSNY than is often acknowledged. So this is a good release. However, if you don't have any of their studio recordings, I suggest getting those first. They are great examples of mid '60s pop in and of themselves, and how they and producer Ron Richards wanted these songs to sound. Once you have some of those, then grab this. Sound quality is OK given that many of these were taken off private home recordings of radio broadcasts or transcription discs, but are certainly listenable. Nice liner notes by the band's drummer Bobby Elliott, giving some background on these sessions and what it was like for the Hollies to make them. A final note is that the recordings are not presented in chronological order, but have been arranged to flow more like a studio album would be. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best harmony group from the 60s of all time. *by J***Y on April 4, 2014* I have been a lifelong fan of the Hollies, however i messed up on my history of the groups beginnings when I e-mailed drummer Bobby Elliot on how their name originated. Sorry for my error Bobby. I did learn later that the band was named after Buddy Holly. A very spectacular collection of clean BBC broadcasts. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT LOOK AT THE BAND ON THE BBC DURING IT'S EARLY PRIME YEARS *by S***N on June 14, 2012* This collection of THE HOLLIES on the BBC will excite fans of the band. This disc is crammed with performances from 1964 to 1971, with the majority from the mid/late 60's. The mono sound is very good-one of the BBC's better releases of vintage music from the period. The tracks were edited and mastered by the well respected Peter Mews of Abbey Road Studios. The booklet has a short interesting essay on the BBC era and the band by drummer Bobby Elliott, along with several great period photos of the band in both color and b&w. But I do have to say that I miss a bit of the DJ "patter" between songs. It seemed to give everything a period feel, which I like. Some fans don't care for the intrusion-to each his own. Also included is a list of all the tracks with dates and which radio show the music was first heard-important for those of us who want to know such things. Another nice touch is a list (under the disc tray) of band members during these years-another nice touch. All the tracks (except one from 1969 and one from 1971) feature Graham Nash, Tony Hicks, and Allan Clarke on vocals. Except for a couple of exceptions all the tracks feature just the band (guitar, bass, and drums) without strings and/or horns backing the vocals. These recordings are a great look at what the band was performing on the radio during their (arguably) best period. A few of the great tracks include "Here I Go Again", "Bus Stop", "Wings", "I Can't Let Go", "Hard Hard Year", "Look Through Any Window", "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", "So Lonely", "To Many People", "Too Young To Be Married" (with some good acoustic guitar playing), and a number of others. There's also some great covers of "Shake", "Little Bitty Pretty One", "If I Needed Someone", "That's How Strong My Love Is", "You Must Believe Me", and others the band was performing during this prime era. But picking the better tunes is pretty much impossible. If you're a HOLLIES fan you'll like pretty much everything here. This collection of live tracks can easily sit next to any other previously released live tracks from the band. This set is a perfect snapshot of the band from their early stages up to just after Graham Nash left the band. Hearing these tunes is to go back to a time when radio was so important to a band and their fans. This is a good example of just how good THE HOLLIES were live. The vocals are alive and (at their best) thrilling to hear. And once again you can hear just how good the band was instrumentally-nothing fancy-just good, solid playing. If you're a HOLLIES fan/collector you need to check this out. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60831577-radio-fun](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/60831577-radio-fun) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*