Reginald Dixon

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Reginald Dixon, MBE, ARCM, born Reginald Herbert Dixon (16 October 1904 – 9 May 1985), was a British theatre organist who was primarily known for his position as organist at the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool, a position he held from March 1930 until March 1970. He made and sold more recordings than any other organist before him, or since. During his fifty-year career he was one of the top-selling artists, his prolific output ranking alongside the output of Victor Silvester and Bing Crosby. Dixon was born in Sheffield on 16 October 1904. By the age of two, Dixon started to play the organ and piano. Seeing the keen spirit and potential that he possessed for music made his father realise that his son was worthy of tuition. In addition to Dixon's tuition he also practised two hours a day on piano. By the age of twelve, he was already performing in concerts at local music festivals, and by the age of thirteen, he began taking lessons in organ at his local church. At the age of thirteen, he had to give up his schooling in order to continue his music studies. He was now practising at least 8 hours per day or more. He also had applied for the post of organist at Birley Carr Methodist Church and was chosen from several applicants, and was also assistant organist at Hillsborough Methodist church. He enrolled at the University of Sheffield studying counterpoint and harmony, and was awarded ARCM when he was 17 years old. Dixon auditioned at the Stocksbridge Palace, near Sheffield. The piec

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The Magic Of Reginald Dixon

The Very Best Of Reginald Dixon

Tower Ballroom Favourites

I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

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Mr. Blackpool

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Reginald Dixon at the Wurlitzer Organ of the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool

Rhapsody In Blue

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Dixontime

Mr Blackpool

Forever Gold - I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside (Remastered)

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Vintage Kids Songs From The '30s, '40s & '50s

Dancing At The Tower

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