Great series of documentaries! Kenny Everett was right - Radio London is remembered after all these years - so are the others. They were great times and I lived through it. Best years of my life.
Great piece of history... it shows how crazy the whole thing was. Especially from the government. Why should you ever have a problem listening to the radio for free?? Crazy!! Great video man. 👏
In the late 1980's, there was a similar offshore pirate ship anchored off the coast of New York City, called Radio New York International, which I think broadcast on 1620 kilohertz (this was before the AM/medium wave broadcast band in North America was expanded to 1700 kilohertz). It didn't last long as the FCC seized the ship.
These were the greatest days of radio .radio from the ships was magical .I was just to young to go out there and work as a DJ but I really wanted to .right from the fist days of radio Atlanta then Caroline started next to Atlanta .the Caroline took over radio Atlanta .and called it Caroline south and the Caroline ship went to the isle of man to broadcast as Caroline north .such great days .I'm very glad that Caroline has come though it all and is now broadcasting legally on land and have keep their ship the Ross revenge .but the magic has gone .but still listen every day and always will 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Still very important topic. The gov should never have a monopoly, and never give privilege to 100% commercial global radio stations to simulate a market competition.
As a Ham, the technical aspects of these ships transmitters and antennas fascinates me. there is alot of info on the cultural and political aspects, but scant technical info. if anyone has something along these lines, Id very much appreciate a nod in the right direction
Benn was a pompous champagne socialist. It's a familiar, recurring story of a controlling government shutting down freedom and enterprise. Even as a very young child, I hated the BBC monopoly and I despise them even more so today. Commercial radio on land never captured the magic of offshore radio. Even today, hearing these clips from the sixties sound thrilling! Can't say that about any radio stations today. Forever love the pirates.
21:10 onward....i have the recording of this Mayday and it's a shame they couldn't have included more of it on the clip. So i found it here!! th-cam.com/video/Kj_DNuriVCA/w-d-xo.html I always remember when i first heard it i visualised DJ Alan West sitting surrounded by flame as the signal weakens toward the end. BUT "Man of Action" plays throughout in the background and Alan continues calling the Mayday. Totally surreal!!! That's dedication folks!!!
I remember reading a YT comment from a uploaded link of the bomb attack & fire on the RNI ship that someone possibly the uploader asked Alan West about it and he couldn't recall any of it. Seems like maybe his subconscious was helping him forget the trauma & terror he must have been feeling at the time maybe?
Please bring back times like this. Thank you Offshore dj's we love you.
Benn was a complete pratt and im glad that I did a bit to keep Caroline afloat!
Great series of documentaries! Kenny Everett was right - Radio London is remembered after all these years - so are the others. They were great times and I lived through it. Best years of my life.
Great times great video. Never be the same again.
Great piece of history...
it shows how crazy the whole thing was. Especially from the government. Why should you ever have a problem listening to the radio for free?? Crazy!! Great video man. 👏
Rhymes in Truth agreed, and these issues persist today and that's why the Pirates still persist.
Great, great days. I work as a dj in pubs & clubs playing punk and classic rock.These people paved the way.. RESPECT.! Martyn (MARTYNS ROCK SHACK).
In the late 1980's, there was a similar offshore pirate ship anchored off the coast of New York City, called Radio New York International, which I think broadcast on 1620 kilohertz (this was before the AM/medium wave broadcast band in North America was expanded to 1700 kilohertz).
It didn't last long as the FCC seized the ship.
These were the greatest days of radio .radio from the ships was magical .I was just to young to go out there and work as a DJ but I really wanted to .right from the fist days of radio Atlanta then Caroline started next to Atlanta .the Caroline took over radio Atlanta .and called it Caroline south and the Caroline ship went to the isle of man to broadcast as Caroline north .such great days .I'm very glad that Caroline has come though it all and is now broadcasting legally on land and have keep their ship the Ross revenge .but the magic has gone .but still listen every day and always will 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
what a great insight into pirate radio back in the day and into djing over the years THANKS TONY PRICE
we kunnen mooi terug kijken ,naar de zenders, fijn van youtube, dat er nog zo veel te zien valt, uit de tijd toen we nog jong waren, vol van idealen
When the random dude in the restaurant claps for Ronan saying "Our responsibility is to the listeners we turned on, it's not to any government..."
my late mother loved radio Caroline and later radio 1
I'm nearly 77 so I remember it all. I never voted Lab nor will I EVER. How can you tell a politician is lying ? His lips move.
Great to hear Johnny Walker not swearing !
I wish this series featured my old workplace The Voice Of Peace.
here in nz we had radio hauraki. i just know that they were a offshore station till 1970
RIP Reg Calvert and David Lord Sutch - I remember you ..
Still very important topic. The gov should never have a monopoly, and never give privilege to 100% commercial global radio stations to simulate a market competition.
As a Ham, the technical aspects of these ships transmitters and antennas fascinates me. there is alot of info on the cultural and political aspects, but scant technical info. if anyone has something along these lines, Id very much appreciate a nod in the right direction
great looking forwards for more
Benn was a pompous champagne socialist. It's a familiar, recurring story of a controlling government shutting down freedom and enterprise. Even as a very young child, I hated the BBC monopoly and I despise them even more so today. Commercial radio on land never captured the magic of offshore radio. Even today, hearing these clips from the sixties sound thrilling! Can't say that about any radio stations today. Forever love the pirates.
Is it still feasible to run a ship in off-shore waters?
that song got a brief play
21:10 onward....i have the recording of this Mayday and it's a shame they couldn't have included more of it on the clip. So i found it here!! th-cam.com/video/Kj_DNuriVCA/w-d-xo.html
I always remember when i first heard it i visualised DJ Alan West sitting surrounded by flame as the signal weakens toward the end. BUT "Man of Action" plays throughout in the background and Alan continues calling the Mayday. Totally surreal!!! That's dedication folks!!!
I remember reading a YT comment from a uploaded link of the bomb attack & fire on the RNI ship that someone possibly the uploader asked Alan West about it and he couldn't recall any of it. Seems like maybe his subconscious was helping him forget the trauma & terror he must have been feeling at the time maybe?
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