I had the same manager as Frank Sinatra, so I got to meet him and he truly impressed me. He had this magical aura - the whole atmosphere in the room changed when he walked in. — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I thought I was actually doing quite well - I was on Jazz FM six days a week. I fancied going to Australia and I had a wonderful experience. It's changed me for the better and it was flattering to… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I remember filling my car up in London when an 85-year-old man said to me, 'You've done our age group proud.' That made me… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I'm not a showbiz person. I just enjoy talking nonsense on the radio. I'm not bothered about going to clubs or the paparazzi, I… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
When I go to see live music I tend to want to really listen to it, so when people get up and dance it's… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I'm quite good at water skiing. Dave Clark, from the 1960s band Dave Clark Five, taught me how to water ski in Spain one… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
One time I picked it up and a voice goes, 'Hi, it's Sinatra. Can you play me a record?' I was like, 'Oh yeah,… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
A woman called Rose has written to me every day for the last 15 years. That's dedication. It's not quite fan mail, but a… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
Splashing about in mud in the cold is not my thing. I made an attempt to go to the Isle Of Wight Festival in… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
Will Young. He's a great white soul singer. But he was slightly disappointing when I met him - not that friendly. Perhaps he was… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
For me, the highlight was meeting all the Motown acts, as I adore black soul music. I met Stevie Wonder who I love, and… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
Robert Redford, ha ha! He's a very attractive man and I'm not. Or Noel Edmonds, as he's a friend of mine and knows me… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
I originally wanted to be a singer, but I was average. I made 18 records, but none were that great. I was in a… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
Advertising. I'd definitely like to try that. In fact, it was a genuine second choice career-wise. I'd be good at selling stuff - I've… — Tony Blackburn Copy Share Image
