Not much on his history. He died at 40 after committing himself to a mental home permanently in 1871. Did say what he died of.

I enjoyed everything for the last 2 hours. Next week I better make sure I am here on time. Have a good week.

I couldn't make it again, and I'm sure you put in The Bolt just for me.  Darn.

Pat, next week is your last chance... you better plan for it!
We miss you here, you know?

I miss being here too, but sometimes it's physically impossible to be around during the broadcasts.

I have the same problem. Get up late on Sundays. Takes so long to read the big Sunday papers. Then start making lunch. I look at the clock and realize the Concert has been on for a hour.
I its going to be missed as I seem to always hear it all in the later months.
Just cant it. Thinking that Don will not be on.  How are you going to spend that time Don that doing this for all these years and taken a lot of it I know. You have enjoyed it though.  Whats lined up


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You better all put the alarm clock on for next Sunday as it will be the last chance to hear that program.  No more Don Reid's record after that.

This is sure going to give lots of free time, with no need to research for a program.

You are so lucky Bubble. You can still hear Dons Voice daily.

Maybe he could put a vocal message here in the heading lol, an audio message to those missing him too much   

Bubble. Now that is a good idea.  In this age of Technology should be a way for Don to have his own little program out there on UTube that we can just play when we want. He need his own Web Page.  They can put books on CD. Must be a way for Music and Don talking. That is all we ask for.

Just been watching this, this pair go hand in hand for pairing, their voices compliment each other......Caballé, Horne - Barcarolle


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DVkGTbIBR0

Thanks Vanilla - that is a treat.

He wouldn't need a web page if he had a YouTube channel but he would probably need a program such as Patreon which acts as donations or purchase conduit for small musical programs, groups, and acts.

Here it is; the one I have been dreading, the last show ever of Reid's Records. I included as many of your favourites as possible: a kind of parting gift to you. There is going to be a big void in my life on Sundays now, but I can fill it with the memories of joy and satisfaction I received from sharing my music with you. Thank you all.

PS there are podcasts available of my shows at this site: http://www.1069thex.com/podcasts-reids-records/

Reid’s Records:   Programme   #1545 Aug  20/2017   

                                              FAREWELL

1:     Rossini: Barber of Seville Overture CDR8331                     
       CBS MLK 39449 (track 4)                                7:34          7:34
   
2;       Bruch: Romance For Viola and Orchestra CDB9902
        Apex 8573892229 2 (track 12)                             07:37          15:11

3:     Dowland/Battle:  Medley  CDD2256
        EMI CDC-7 47196 2 (tracks 1-2-3-4-5)                            09:07          24:18

4:    Berlioz: Death Of Ophelia CDB6166
       Philips 416 431-2 (track 6)                                07:36          31:54

5:     Beethoven: Für Elise CDM44456
       EMI 5 68388 2 (track 2)                                    02:55          34:39

6:    Gilbert/Sullivan: Mikado Overture CDG5087
       EMI 77738 (disc 1, tr 1)                                    08:29          44:08

7:    Massenet: Neapolitan Scenes CDM3369
       Naxos 8.550087 (tracks 2-3)                                            08:08          52:16

8:    Chopin: Minute Waltz CDC3059
       Telarc 8.43056 (track 6)                                    01:46          54:02

9:    Chopin: 2nd Piano Concerto (larghetto) CDC3069
       Philips 438 338-2 (disc 2, track 2)                             10:07          64:09

10:    Ponchielli: Dance Of The Hours CDV3094
         DG 415 856-2 (track 1)                                                                10:27         74:36

11:   Hovaness: Prayer Of St Gregory CDH7503
        Delos DE3700 (disc 1, track 1)                             4:52           79:31

12:   Turlough O'Carolan  Continental Waltz. CDA9511 CDR-1215
   Dorian 90007 (track 13)    Tr 5               05:37      85:08

13:   JS Bach: Coffee Cantata  CDV2647   CANCON
   Analekta   90082  (Track 4)               06:37      91:45

14:  Peter Maxwell Davies: Yellow Cake Revue CDD2723
   Sony SK60274 (Track 16)               04:18          96:03

15:  Ignacio Jerusalem: Matins For the Virgin of Guadalupe CDJ9887
   Teldec 3984 21829-2 (tracks 1-2-22)            09:59         106:02

16:   Moncayo: Huapango M5.833 CDR227                        
   Radio Netherlands 8817 (Tr 1)               09:05      115:07

17:   Vivaldi: Baroque Banjo V5.417   CDR234
   CBS 36687 Tr 8                  02:38      117:45   

18:   Ray:   The Farmhand’s Dance. CDC8655
   Albany 10582 (track 4 & 11 )               08:12      125:57   

19:   Shostakovich: 2nd Piano Concert0 2nd mvmnt CDM6726
   Chandos 10565 (disc 1, track 13)            06:01      131:58

20:    Lanchberry: Mouse Waltz CDL1672
   CFP 93230  (tr 7)                  04:33      136:31

21:   Master Singers: Weather Report CDR6577
   CBC GA002   (Track 10)               03:03      139:34

22:   Davis: Pride & Prejudice CDD1589
   Angel 8 360902 (tr 1)                  03:30      143:04

23:   Joplin: Treemonisha Finale CDJ4287
   DG 435709-2 (disc 2, last track)               05:47      148:51
   
Sunday afternoon 1:00 P.M.  D.S.T    -5 GMT (Canada)
http://tunein.com/radio/1069-The-X-s12279/

Don...what can I say...I know how much this programme means to you - has meant to you...it has been part of your life so long...I shall do my best to be part of your last show...I hope we can give you the send off you deserve...

Don, I tried and  Now put that Podcast onto my desktop. Will now still be able to listen anytime I need to listen.
That is a good line up for Sunday. Will try hard to hear it all.  Are they giving you a big sign off party?  You will find a way to keep you Sunday busy. Are there any other small radio stations in your town. Maybe they could help you have some way of keeping your hand it.  With you voice may have another type of show during the day. This University town has a number of them where seniors get to read Newspaper over the stations for people no longer reading. Also recording Books on tape.

I will be here in a few hours. I would not be happy if I missed any of today's program.

DON  I wish you the best for however you fill in the time you have spent bringing us the wonderful Sunday afternoons with beautiful music. I see 2 Chopin selections and enjoy both.

I see 6 selections I particularly like.

It's hard to believe this is the last one.  We'll miss it, and go to the podcasts for consolation, but we won't have the feeling of all being together.

So true, the togetherness was a special bonus.
Many favorites today.  Don must have thought about each of us and chose accordingly as a parting gift.

BUBBLE  I think you are so right. Either the music or composer seems like all our favorites. Maybe we should continue to meet here at this time every week and play a different podcast every week.  I just saved the site all over, even on my external drive, do not want to lose it.

Hi Everybody.  Bubble you are right. Every piece I selected was done with a specific person in mind either here in S&F or elsewhwere

Ready to roll.  I obviously overlap in favorites, there are so many.

Hi DON  just heard the goodbye from the others at the station. So nice but so sad.

Don, you sounded overwhelmed... emotional.

Don...
...I am here, you are coming through loud and clear...I hear and sense your pain and sadness...

BUBBLE  sounded like Don had tears in his voice, all choked up.

Romantic indeed-very nice.

Sorry I missed the very beginning. I am here now.

I was determined I would not be emotional or let it show. I guess I failed.

Romance is, just for the mood today. I did not remember it.