Becoming a fan of the John Creedon show

NIMAN · 31-08-2013 3:16am #1

Over the last few months I have started to listen to his RTE1 show on the commute home from work, and on playback when on night shift, and I am really impressed by his choice of music.

I find I enjoy a large percentage of what he plays, and I would not have heard a lot of it before.

Anyone else enjoy his show? Personally I think its the best show on radio at present.

honeybear · 31-08-2013 5:41am

He is a lovely presenter-I love listening to him.

NIMAN · 31-08-2013 5:44am

He might be, but as a man I ain't agreeing with you, I'm talking more about his choice of music!

honeybear · 31-08-2013 5:53am

NIMAN wrote: »

He might be, but as a man I ain't agreeing with you, I'm talking more about his choice of music!

I just like the way he sounds so easygoing-think you get a good idea of this when you listen to transitions (e.g handovers of shows) Creedon is always so pleasant to Arena presenter. Others on station not always so.

LeakyGee · 31-08-2013 9:30am

One of the most likeable presenters on Irish radio and a super brain of music & history.

RachaelVO · 31-08-2013 12:43pm

LeakyGee wrote: »

One of the most likeable presenters on Irish radio and a super brain of music & history.

Absolutely! His music VERY diverse, surprisingly so, my Dad got into listening to him, very enjoyable show.

Welsh Megaman · 31-08-2013 1:04pm

Big fan of his show, always good to listen to in the late summer evenings.

Just the other day, he introduced me to 'Missing Suitcase' by Herbaliser - awesome song.

Go with the flow!

Losty Dublin · 31-08-2013 2:44pm

RachaelVO wrote: »

Absolutely! His music VERY diverse, surprisingly so, my Dad got into listening to him, very enjoyable show.

I've said it many a time that for good new music you need to listen to RTE 1 and not RTE 2.

Patrick2010 · 31-08-2013 5:00pm

When is he on?, I always thought he was a great presenter.

Losty Dublin · 31-08-2013 5:24pm

Patrick2010 wrote: »

When is he on?, I always thought he was a great presenter.

Currently 8PM to 9:50 weeknights. It goes back to 8:30PM for the autumn/winter schedule

Layinghen · 31-08-2013 7:45pm

Great presenter and fantastic eclectic taste in music. Remember when he used to be Terence the hairdresser on the Gerry Ryan show many years ago:D

"Stay in by the wall, mind the buses and remember we are all God's children"

mfceiling · 31-08-2013 9:16pm

I've been dial flicking when driving up from cork a few evenings (when i lose off the ball).

Got to hear this programme and was pleasantly surprised - some great songs and his general banter was great. Well worth a listen.

RTE Fan · 31-08-2013 9:19pm

The Mystery train was a much better show.

redtelephone · 31-08-2013 10:20pm

RTE Fan wrote: »

The Mystery train was a much better show.

http://www.rte.ie/lyricfm/the-john-kelly-ensemble/

Vahevala · 01-09-2013 8:04am

I really enjoy his show, I like the conversation and the music is fantastic. He is well worth a listen

Welsh Megaman · 01-09-2013 8:18pm

Fiachna Ó Braonáin covering for John next week!

Just when a Creedo man-crush thread appears!

RachaelVO · 01-09-2013 8:42pm

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Fiachna Ó Braonáin covering for John next week!

Just when a Creedo man-crush thread appears!

Well at least he knows we'll miss him

NIMAN · 01-09-2013 8:57pm

At least I have plenty of agreement. Good to see someone play a decent range of music.

Vahevala · 02-09-2013 1:34pm

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Fiachna Ó Braonáin covering for John next week!

Just when a Creedo man-crush thread appears!

Oh that's a shame, will miss him

Oops69 · 02-09-2013 4:06pm

I don't call playing several 'van the man 'songs and loads of Brazilian salsa music several times a week 'diverse' , rte must really have paid out to van , saturation point with music from one album from eons ago , deplorable!

RTE Fan · 02-09-2013 4:13pm

Creedon is earning €2100 per week for doing the show so It's good that people like it.

Splinter · 02-09-2013 4:19pm

RTE Fan wrote: »

Creedon is earning €2100 per week for doing the show so It's good that people like it.

Not quite sure what you're implying here. I don't see what his wages have to do with it.

serfboard · 02-09-2013 5:27pm

RTE Fan wrote: »

The Mystery train was a much better show.

That show was absolute garbage.

"And next up ... The Turkmenistan Free-Form Jazz ensemble" (or words to that effect).

fryup · 02-09-2013 6:07pm

he did the voice of terence on the gerry ryan show many years back

seachto7 · 02-09-2013 8:00pm

John Creedon's show is good anytime I get the chance to listen to it. I wouldn't like all the music, and a lot of it is "safe" listening, but he's good to pick up on some new music. Nice guy too.

If you like his show, you might also like the Philip King show on Radio 1, and there's a lady who does a late night show on Radio 1 at the weekends who is good too.

Lady Chatterton · 02-09-2013 8:17pm

seachto7 wrote: »

John Creedon's show is good anytime I get the chance to listen to it. I wouldn't like all the music, and a lot of it is "safe" listening, but he's good to pick up on some new music. Nice guy too.

If you like his show, you might also like the Philip King show on Radio 1, and there's a lady who does a late night show on Radio 1 at the weekends who is good too.

That's Lillian Smith, she presents Late Date (12 - 2am on Saturday and Sunday).

I think she is fab, I love the music she plays.

dixierip · 02-09-2013 11:18pm

I like John creeden music and his show. The slot is a poor one time wise. I often wonder why his show is not podcasted and there is no playback option on there ipad / iphone apps.

Lady Chatterton · 03-09-2013 12:04am

dixierip wrote: »

I like John creeden music and his show. The slot is a poor one time wise. I often wonder why his show is not podcasted and there is no playback option on there ipad / iphone apps.

It's not podcast due to music rights.

dixierip · 03-09-2013 12:16am

I except that but for example the today fm app offers the listen back option (including music) which offers the chance to listen to shows missed.

Lady Chatterton · 03-09-2013 12:21am

dixierip wrote: »

I except that but for example the today fm app offers the listen back option (including music) which offers the chance to listen to shows missed.

RTE only offer that through the website.

NIMAN · 03-09-2013 12:25am

The guy covering for him tonight was decent enough too, music wise.

Although I think it was Anton Savage in disguise, sounded exactly like him.

dixierip · 03-09-2013 12:30am

Thats true. But for ease of use the mobile apps I would imagine are how people generally listen to internet radio (i may be wrong). Recording such shows On tune in radio app is an option I sometimes use

serfboard · 04-09-2013 5:09pm

NIMAN wrote: »

The guy covering for him tonight was decent enough too, music wise.

Although I think it was Anton Savage in disguise, sounded exactly like him.

That's Fiachna O Branoin (sp?) formerly of The Hothouse Flowers.

smellmepower · 06-09-2013 2:46am

Anyone know the name of the Tom Waits song he played tonight (Thursday) around 9.40pm or so?

Was making the dinner and missed the name!

Cheers.

take everything · 07-09-2013 9:49am

Anytime I've found myself casually listening to him in the car, I've always been impressed by his presenting style and the music.

Whippersnapper · 07-09-2013 2:45pm

smellmepower wrote: »

Anyone know the name of the Tom Waits song he played tonight (Thursday) around 9.40pm or so?

Was making the dinner and missed the name!

Cheers.

"Hold On"

The playlist for each show is on the website:

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/john-creedon/programmes/2013/0905/472524-john-creedon-thursday-5-september-2013/

CrinkElite · 07-09-2013 2:57pm

Whippersnapper wrote: »

"Hold On"

The playlist for each show is on the website:

http://www.rte.ie/radio1/john-creedon/programmes/2013/0905/472524-john-creedon-thursday-5-september-2013/

That's a beautiful song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkpaKx1UUUw

Especially after a couple of bottles of wine :pac:

win2one · 12-09-2013 11:50am

John plays what someone earlier referred to as "safe" music. I'm a big fan of Dublin City FM as Ive previously posted, you can also listen online www.dublincityfm.ie ,the only thing is each night is usually a different style of music which ranges from World which is usually African on Monday night to Soul tonight Thursday and Blues on Sunday night .Shows usually start at 9.30 or 10pm.

seachto7 · 13-09-2013 12:25am

I was probably too harsh saying "safe" music but sometimes I want to listen to radio and go "whoa! What heck was that I just heard??"

Welsh Megaman · 16-09-2013 8:00pm

He's back!

Go with the flow!

fryup · 16-09-2013 8:31pm

john got a tad emotional paying a tribute to a close broadcasting friend

Skid X · 17-09-2013 8:49pm

I am another recent convert to the JC Show.

Nice mix of music, some well thought out and delivered links and a very refreshing absence of plugs for upcoming competitions everytime the Presenter speaks. Lovely stuff.

Radio5 · 18-09-2013 8:28pm

I remember listening to John Creedon in the mornings in the mid-90's. He was on Radio 1 til 8 when Morning Ireland used to start.

Welsh Megaman · 09-01-2014 10:10pm

Crazy mix tonight, in a good way...'Breathe' by The Prodigy!

grey_so_what · 09-01-2014 10:49pm

Radio5 wrote: »

I remember listening to John Creedon in the mornings in the mid-90's. He was on Radio 1 til 8 when Morning Ireland used to start.

Same here Radio5.

John has lovely dulcet tones...:)

denishurley · 09-01-2014 10:57pm

Radio5 wrote: »

I remember listening to John Creedon in the mornings in the mid-90's. He was on Radio 1 til 8 when Morning Ireland used to start.

Me too. And to think that people complain nowadays when MI is only an hour long over Christmas

Aidric · 09-01-2014 11:27pm

A very good DJ, perhaps unappreciated and overlooked too often for whatever reason. His eclectic mix reminds me of the great Donal Dineen's sadly departed small hours.

hurling_lad · 11-01-2014 4:16pm

Aidric wrote: »

A very good DJ, perhaps unappreciated and overlooked too often for whatever reason. His eclectic mix reminds me of the great Donal Dineen's sadly departed small hours.

That show might be departed, but Donal Dineen certainly hasn't:
http://www.rte.ie/2fm/radio-activity-with-donal-dineen/

ford fiesta · 04-02-2014 9:54pm

Listening to John now and seems the water level area around the Cork studios is rising with the high tide tonight. John is giving regular updates and twitter photos.

Welsh Megaman · 04-02-2014 10:52pm

ford fiesta wrote: »

Listening to John now and seems the water level area around the Cork studios is rising with the high tide tonight. John is giving regular updates and twitter photos.

Another good show...where are the Cork studios in reference to the river?

grey_so_what · 04-02-2014 10:57pm

Welsh Megaman wrote: »

Another good show...

Ah, you can't beat the old battery radio and John C when the power is gone!

Happy 4,444th post WM!!........:):):) GSWxxx

Becoming a fan of the John Creedon show

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