Billy Cotton--Max Miller--The Radio Serenaders--Arthur Lally--Dr Edmundo Bettencourt--Bing Crosby

I wonder if Sally dreams of that Island in DixieLand or Portugal at Christmas

1. My Little Dreamboat......Billy Cotton & His Band (V) The Bandits

2. Shake hands With The Luckiest Guy In The World.Billy Cotton & His Band

3. The Christmas Dinner......Max Miller

4. Just Another Sally......Max Miller

5. On Treasure Island......The Radio Serenaders

6. I'm Leaving All My Dreams to You......The Radio Serenaders

7. Dixie Land 1......Arthur Lally And The Millionairs

8. Dixie Land 2......Arthur Lally And The Millionairs

9. Balado Do Enchantamento......Dr Edmundo Bettencourt

10. Saudades De Coimbra......Dr Edmundo Bettencourt

11. I Love You Whoever You Are.......Bing Crosby

12. Never Be Afraid.......Bing Crosby

Thomas Henry Sargent (21 November 1894 – 7 May 1963), known professionally by his stage name Max Miller and billed as The Cheeky Chappie, was an English comedian often considered the greatest stand-up of his generation. He toured extensively, appearing in variety, revues and by the early 1930s reached the top of the bill in the large music halls including the London Palladium. He recorded many songs, some of which he wrote. He appeared frequently on radio and starred in fourteen feature films. He was known for his flamboyant suits, his wicked charm, and his risqué jokes often led to difficulties with the censors. He made his last recording in January 1963.

Edmundo Alberto de Bettencourt (7 August 1899 – 1 February 1973) was a Portuguese singer and poet best known for his performance of the Song of Coimbra and for his decisive role in introducing popular themes into this genre. He was noted for the musical composition "Saudades de Coimbra" which is still a reference in Portuguese university music

          5. On A Treasure Island

Slim Whitman--Sheffield Orpheus Male Quartette--Stanley Kirby--The Street Singer--Harry Roy--Mr Peter Dawson

A mixture of music styles and era's....a real mish mash of sound from the distant past !

1. Indian Love Call......Slim Whitman

2. China Doll......Slim Whitman

3. On Ilkla Moor Baht 'At.....Sheffield Orpheus Male Quartette

4. Alexander.....Sheffield Orpheus Male Quartette

5. Dream Mother.....Stanley Kirby

6. Darling Old Mother O' Mine......Stanley Kirby

7. Ol' Man River......The Street Singer

8. The Song Of Songs......The Street Singer

9. Until You Fall In Love.......Harry Roy & His Band (V) Chick Henderson

10. I'm Stepping Out With A Memory Tonight......Harry Roy & His Band (V) Chick H

11. Three Batchelors......Mr Peter Dawson

12. A Chip Of The Old Block.......Mr Peter Dawson

Stanley Kirkby (born James Baker; 1878 – 30 October 1949) was an English baritone singer and variety artist of the early 20th century. He sang ballads and popular songs of the Edwardian era, the First World War and the inter-War period. He sang mostly in music halls and variety theatres and was a popular recording artist.

 Kirkby must be regarded as one of the most prolific of all recording artists in the United Kingdom, making many records under a variety of pseudonyms as well as his own name, for every record label, during the first three decades of the 20th century. 

Much of his recorded output from about 1912 was for Edison Bell (Winner, Velvet Face and Radio labels), and it is this label with which he became particularly, but not exclusively associated.

Arthur Tracy (born Abba Avrom Tracovutsky; June 25, 1899 – October 5, 1997)was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer. His performances in theatre, films and radio, along with his recordings, brought him international fame in the 1930s. Tracy appeared at the London Palladium in July 1935 and he had an extended stay in UK. He toured the variety stages extensively over the next few years and appeared on radio. During the next four years, he made four films in the UK.

          1. Indian Love Call

Ann Stephens--Reginald Dixon--Bud & Joe Billings--The Grosvenor Light Opera Company--Gracie Fields--Josef Locke

What a wonderful colourful collection of labels...can you spot the mistake ??..I perhaps need some new glasses or a better span of concentration !

1. Teddy Bears Picnic......Ann Stephens

2. Dicky Bird Hop......Ann Stephens

3. Waltzing With Strauss (Part 1)......Reginald Dixon

4. Waltzing With Strauss (Part 2)......Reginald Dixon

5. When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver.....Bud & Joe Billings

6. I'm Alone Because I Love You......Bud & Joe Billings

7. Vocal Gems From Showboat. (Part 1).The Grosvenor Light Opera Company

8. Vocal Gems From Showboat. (Part 2).The Grosvenor Light Opera Company

9. It Began With A Tango......Gracie Fields

10. Serenade Of The Bells......Gracie Fields

11. Wonderful Copenhagen......Josef Locke

12. One Little Candle......Josef Locke

Ann Stephens (21 May 1931 – 15 July 1966 was a British child actress and singer, popular in the 1940s. She was born in London. In July 1941 she recorded several songs, including a popular version of "The Teddy Bears' Picnic", "Dicky Bird Hop" (with Franklin Engelmann) and a setting by Harold Fraser-Simson of one of A. A. Milne's verses about Christopher Robin, "Buckingham Palace," which was often featured on the BBC Light Programme's Children's Favourites. 

A series of 78 RPM recordings are available from the 1930s by 'The Grosvenor Light Opera Company' it is not clear how the company that recorded these works are related to the modern group.

Grosvenor Light Opera Company (GLOC) is a nonprofit community theatre organization in London, established in 1949 to study and perform the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The company is the only (non-student) amateur Gilbert and Sullivan group both to rehearse and perform in central London and has been described by Ian Bradley as the "leading amateur G & S performing group in London".

        10.Serenade Of The Bells

Dora Labbette & Hubert Eisdell--Roy Leslie--Ronnie Hilton--Cyril Watson--Jenny Howard--Franklyn Baur--Lewis James

Seems that we are still in the 1920's /1930's...Plus one POP !

1. Until......Dora Labbette & Hubert Eisdell

2. Birdsong At Eventide......Dora Labbette & Hubert Eisdell

3. We're All Jolly Good Pals......Roy Leslie

4. Round The Marble Arch......Roy Leslie

5. Belle Notte......Ronnie Hilton

6. He......Ronnie Hilton

7. Hello Bluebird.......Cyril Watson

8. Way Down Home......Cyril Watson

9. Queen Of Hearts......Jenny Howard

10. I'm One Of The Little Orphans Of The Storm......Jenny Howard

11. Little Mother......Franklyn Baur

12. Silver Haired Sweetheart.......Lewis James

Dora Labbette (4 March 1898 – 3 September 1984) was an English soprano. Her career spanned the concert hall and the opera house. She conspired with Sir Thomas Beecham to appear at the Royal Opera House masquerading as an Italian singer by the name of Lisa Perli.

With that most sterling of English tenors, Hubert Eisdell, Dora also began a series of wonderful duet recordings in 1922 for Columbia. 

She performed regularly at Henry Wood’s promenade concerts. At Queen’s Hall and later at the Royal Albert Hall, she made a number of appearances, beginning on Thursday 30 August 1917. 

Hubert Mortimer Eisdell (1882-1948), an English tenor who settled in Canada in his later years, enjoyed considerable success on the concert stage in both England and Canada. While his musical training and earliest performances took place in England, Eisdell made several visits to Canada between 1907 and 1930. After taking up permanent residence in Ontario in 1933, he became involved in the Canadian music scene as a performer and teacher.

Daisy Evelyn Louise Blowes (English born comedienne, vocalist & actress (b. Walthamstow, England 26 Nov.)

Cockney comedienne who gained experience in provincial variety in the 1920s performing in English seaside resorts. Joined a theatrical group called The Yachtsmen in 1924 which resulted in her taking the stage name Jenny Howard. Made many recordings in London during the 1930s.She worked on stage and film in Britain, South Africa & New Zealand as well as Australia. Continued to perform in revues and pantomimes into the 1970s.

         9. Queen Of Hearts

Marilyn Monroe--Carol Porter--Jane Powell--Foster Richardson--Terry (The Irish Minstrel)--Lewis James--Franklyn Baur

20's/30's to the right !...50's the left !....and no it's not My Way as sung by Sinatra !

1. Diamonds Are a Girls Best Friend.......Marilyn Monroe

2. Bye Bye Baby......Marilyn Monroe

3. Somebody Loves You......Carol Porter

4. Then I'll be Happy Again......Carol Porter

5. True Love......Jane Powell

6. Mind If I make Love To You......Jane Powell

7. The Blue Danube.....Foster Richardson

8. The Song Is Ended.....Foster Richardson

9. Peggy O'Donovan......Terry (The Irish Minstrel)

10. My Way......Terry (The Irish Minstrel)

11. Charmaine......Lewis James

12. Russian Lullaby......Franklyn Baur

Here are a couple of recordings by vocalist Jack Plant who made recordings with a number of 1930s British dance bands.  “Carol Porter” is but a pseudonym that was used for his recordings on the Eclipse label which was sold through the British branch of the F.W. Woolworth chain.

Foster Richardson was a Operatic, Radio and popular music vocalist, born in Nottingham, England, 1890. Member of Jack Payne's Band.

Lewis James, a vocalist who was a prolific recording artist on Victor, Columbia, Edison and other labels from 1917 through the 1930s.In addition to solo vocals, James also recorded as a member of the Shannon Four harmony vocal quartette which later changed its name to The Revelers.

Franklyn Baur (April 5, 1903 – February 24, 1950 was a popular tenor vocal recording artist. Baur made hundreds of recordings for about a dozen different recording companies, including the three major labels, Victor, Columbia and Brunswick. 

Baur"s first stage appearance was in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1927, in which he was a featured vocalist. The show starred Eddie Cantor.

Baur first recorded for Columbia in 1924, with many more Columbia recordings to follow, and for other labels, including Brunswick, Banner, Domino, Emerson, Gennett, Grey Gull, Puritan, Oriole, and Regal, often using pseudonyms.

          6. Mind If I Make Love To You

Glenn Miller--The Ramblers--Ted Heath--Carroll Gibbons--Duke Ellington--Ann Miller-- Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel

Jazz Swing band royalty ! times 3....The "A" Train,a Jive,a Lullaby,a Foxtrot and a Beguine

And plenty of Drums makes it Hot !!

1. Take The A Train......Glenn Miller And His Orchestra

2. Slip Horn Jive......Glenn Miller And His Orchestra

3. Keith Prowse 5th Selection Of Popular Song Successes 1....The Ramblers

4. Keith Prowse 5th Selection Of Popular Song Successes 2....The Ramblers

5. Lullaby Of Birdland......Ted Heath And His Music

6. Seven Eleven......Ted Heath And His Music

7. Let Me Love You Tonight..Carroll Gibbons & Savoy Hotel Orpheans

8. Shine On Victory Moon..Carroll Gibbons & Savoy Orpheans (V) Julie Dawn

9. Skin Deep -- Part One.....Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

10. Skin Deep -- Part Two......Duke Ellington & His Orchestra

11. Too Darn Hot......Ann Miller

12. So In Love......Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington (April 29, 1899 – May 24, 1974) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and leader of his eponymous jazz orchestra from 1923 through the rest of his life.

In 1951, Ellington suffered a significant loss of personnel: Sonny Greer, Lawrence Brown, and, most importantly, Johnny Hodges left to pursue other ventures. However, only Greer was a permanent departee. Drummer Louie Bellson replaced Greer, and his "Skin Deep" was a hit for Ellington. 

          6. Seven Eleven

Ben Hammond--Frankie Vaughan--Lou Preager--Spike Hughes--Jack Hylton--Anne Shelton

This selection starts at 7 inches and works it's way to 10 Inch !....Ringa da Bells !

1. Poor Little Angeline......Ben Hammond and His Orchestra

2. Think Of Something Else To Do.....Ben Hammond & His Orchestra

3. Kisses Sweeter Than Wine......Frankie Vaughan

4. Rock-A- Chicka......Frankie Vaughan

5. Woody Woodpecker......Lou Preager& His Orcestra (Vocal Eileen Orchard)

6. Toolie-Oolie-Doolie......Lou Preager & His Orchestra (Vocal Rusty Hurren)

7. Dinah.......Spike Hughes & His Dance Orchestra

8. Doan' You Grieve......Spike Hughes & His Orchestra

9. When Day Is Done.....Jack Hylton & His Orchestra

10. When You Played The Organ An I Sang The Rosary..Jack Hylton & Orch

11. I'll Be Near You.....Anne Shelton

12. Harbour Lights......Anne Shelton

Patrick Cairns "Spike" Hughes (19 October 1908 – 2 February 1987) was a British musician, composer and arranger involved in the worlds of classical music and jazz. He has been called Britain's earliest jazz composer. 

He formed his own jazz group in 1930. The group was one of the earliest artists signed to Decca Records in England, and over 30 sessions were recorded between 1930 and 1933. Originally billed as Spike Hughes and his Decca-Dents, he reportedly did not like the name and after three sessions it was changed either to "his Dance Orchestra" or "his Three Blind Mice" for smaller sessions.

From 1931, Hughes played regularly with the Jack Hylton Band. But his career in jazz culminated in 1933 with a visit to New York, where he arranged three recording sessions involving members of Benny Carter's and Luis Russell's orchestras with Coleman Hawkins and Henry "Red" Allen from Fletcher Henderson's band.

          1. Poor Little Angeline

Carroll Gibbons--Jo Stafford--Roy Fox--Barrington Hooper--Jack Hylton--Tony Martin

There's a hell Of a lot of LOVE in this selection !

1. Thanks To Love......Carroll Gibbons & The Savoy Hotel Orpheans (v) Anne Lenner

2. My Sister And I..Carroll Gibbons & Savoy Hotel Orpheans (Vocals) Leslie Douglas

3. Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere.......Jo Stafford

4. I Found A Friend......Jo Stafford

5. I'm For You A Hundred Per Cent......Roy Fox & His Band

6. Can't We Talk it Over......Roy Fox & His Band

7. Let Me Call You Sweetheart......Barrington Hooper

8. Night Of Love......Barrington Hooper

9. Dream A Dream......Jack Hyltons Kit Kat Band

10. D'ye Love Me......Jack Hyltons Kit Kat Band

11. Walk Hand In Hand......Tony Martin

12. Flemenco Love......Tony Martin

Carroll Richard Gibbons (January 4, 1903 – May 10, 1954) was an American-born pianist, bandleader and popular composer who made his career primarily in England during the British dance band era.

He liked Britain so much that he settled there, and after becoming pianist with the Sylvians, featuring members of the Savoy Orpheans, he later became the co-leader (with Howie Jacobs) of the Orpheans, the resident band at the Savoy Hotel until their contract ended in 1927. 

Jack Hylton (born John Greenhalgh Hilton; 2 July 1892 – 29 January 1965) was an English pianist, composer, band leader and impresario.

Hylton rose to prominence during the British dance band era, being referred as the "British King of Jazz" and "The Ambassador of British Dance Music" by the musical press, not only because of his popularity which extended throughout the world, but also for his use of unusually large ensembles for the time and his polished arrangements. He mostly retired from the music industry after 1940, becoming a successful theatrical businessman.

          12. Flamenco Love

Primo Scala--The Trix Sisters--Stuart Vaughan--Zonophone Salon Orch--Lorimer & Lawrence--Belmont & Lyster

This selection features recording's at a guess from the 20/30's...The "Eclipse" disc is a 7 and a half incher the rest normal 10 inch...Only found info for the Twix Sister's !...considering how old these discs are, the sound is pretty cool ..

1. Sierra Die Credos......Primo Scala & His Accordion Band

2. Arc De Triomphe ( Overture )......Prima Scala And His Accordion Band

3. I'm Sitting On Top Of The World......The Trix Sisters

4. I'm Knee Deep In Daises......The Trix Sisters

5. Sally (The Sunshine Of Our Ally)......Stuart Vaughan

6. Tell Me That Story Of Old Missouri......Stuart Vaughan

7. Heartaches......Zonophone Salon Orchestra

8. There's Something In Your Eyes......Zonophone Salon Orchestra

9. Isle Of Capri......Lorimer And Lawrence

10. It Says So In The History Books.....Lorimer And Lawrence

11. Hear The Robin......Belmont And Lyster

12. The Blue Jay And The Thrush...... Belmont And Lyster

The Trix Sisters (Helen and Josephine) were an American vaudevillian team who made it big in Europe after the First World War. Although they appeared in some successful shows, their unique inimitable style of playing the piano, dancing and singing found even greater favour in the burgeoning cabaret circuit in London and Paris and their recordings became hugely popular.....(Info From The Jazz Age Club)...

        10. It Say's So In The History Books

Jo Stafford--The Jolly Old Fellows--Elvis Presley--Roy Henderson--Josephine Bradley--Frankie Vaughan

The thing that links most of these songs together I guess could be TIME !...

What with Yesterday,  Evening, Autumn, New Years Eve, and a Birthday !!

1. Jambalaya......Jo Stafford

2. Early Autumn......Jo Stafford

3. Chorus Hits Of Yesterday Part 1......The Jolly Old Fellows

4. Chorus Hits Of Yesterday Part 2......The Jolly Old Fellows

5. I Want You I Need You I Love You......Elvis Presley

6. My Baby Left Me......Elvis Presley

7. Toreador Song......Roy Henderson

8. O Star Of Eve......Roy Henderson

9. Auld Lang Syne......Josephine Bradley & Her Orchestra

10. Happy Birthday To You......Josephine Bradley & Her Orchestra

11. These Dangerous Years......Frankie Vaughan

12. Isn't This A Lovely Evening......Frankie Vaughan

Roy Galbraith Henderson CBE (4 July 1899 – 16 March 2000) was a British baritone singer, conductor and teacher. Born in Edinburgh and raised in Nottingham, Henderson began singing in public during the First World War, entertaining his army colleagues. After the war he enrolled at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London, where he won numerous prizes.

Henderson began making records in the days of acoustic recording, and in his old age it pleased him to be, as he put it, "one of the last people alive to have sung into a horn".

          1. Jambalaya

Yehudi Menuhin--Nelson Eddy--Ambrose & His Orch--Boston Promenade Orch--Lonnie Donegan--Roy Smeck

When I recorded the first record (Yehudi Menuin) I had to check a couple of times to see if the speed was right !!...I wonder if after that recording session his violin must have been Hot !!

1. Moto Perpetuo (Perpetual Motion)......Yehudi Menuhin

2. La Ronde Des Lutins (Dance Of The Goblins)......Yehudi Menuhin

3. Oh What A Beautiful Morning......Nelson Eddy

4. The Surrey With The Fringe On Top......Nelson Eddy

5. Chasing Shadows......Ambrose & His Orchestra

6. South American Joe......Ambrose & His Orchestra (vocal Donald Stewart)

7. Thunder And Lightning Polka......Boston Promenade Orchestra

8. Entrance Of The Little Fauns--Mosquito Dance...Boston Promenade Orch

9. Putting On The Style......Lonnie Donegan

10. Gamblin' Man......Lonnie Donegan

11. In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town......Roy Smeck & His Vita Trio

12. While We Danced At The Mardi Gras......Roy Smeck & His Vita Trio

         7. Thunder And Lightning Polka

Louis Levy--Dinah Shore--Lew Stone--Glenn Miller--New York Philharmonic Orch--Artur Lally

 Mood Movie Music first,then the rare imaginative thrill to the stars gathering dust to A Victory Fantasy Ball with the Moon and Sixpence !

1. Bookie Woogie Moonshine......Louis Levy & His Music From The Movies

2. Piccadilly Incident

3. The Thrill Is Gone......Dinah Shore

4. Dixie......Dinah Shore

5. So Rare.....Lew Stone & HIs Band (Vocal Sam Costa)

6. I Know Now......Lew Stone & His Band (Vocal Sam Costa)

7. Star Dust......Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

8. Imagination.....Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

9. A Victory Ball Fantasy Part 1......New York Philharmonic Orchestra

10. A Victory Ball Fantasy Part 2.....New York Philharmonic Orchestra

11. We've Got The Moon And Sixpence......Arthur Lally & His Orchestra

12. Is I Love I Is......Arthur Lally & His Orchestra (Vocal Al Bowlly)

Louis Levy (20 November 1894 – 18 August 1957) was an English film music director and conductor, who worked in particular on Alfred Hitchcock and Will Hay films. He was born in London and died in Slough, Berkshire.

He started his career in 1910 arranging and performing music for silent films. In 1916, he became musical director for the New Gallery Cinema in London. In 1921, he became Music Chief at the Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion and is credited with being the first to develop the theme song in movies, and one of the first musicians to tackle difficulties that were holding back the progress of sound recording in films.

In 1948, Levy became general musical director for the Associated British Picture Corporation, and during the 1950s he was head of music at Elstree Studios, where the films he worked on included Moby Dick (1956).

The New York Philharmonic is an American symphony orchestra based in New York City. Known officially as the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York, Inc. and globally known as the New York Philharmonic Orchestra 

          11. We've Got The Moon And Sixpence

Andre Kostelanetz--Edith Piaf & Les Compagnons De La Chanson--Dinah Shore--Tony Martin--Freddy Martin--Band Of HM Life Guards

The first two records are 12 inchers !...and the Broadcast Twelve are 10 inchers instead of the usual 7 inches...but whose worried about the size as long as the music is ok !

1. Blues In The Night......Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra

2. Manhattan Serenade......Andre Kostelanetz & His Orchestra

3. Les Trios Cloches......Edith Piaf & Les Compagnons De La Chanson

4. Perrine Etait Servante......Les Compagnons De La Chanson

5. A Rainy Night In Rio......Dinah Shore

6. Through A Thousand Dreams......Dinah Shore

7. Taboo.......Tony Martin

8. Intermezzo......Tony Martin

9. Hora Stacato......Freddy Martin & His Orchestra

10. Bumble Boogie......Freddy Martin & His Orchestra

11. Cavalleria Rusticana Part 1......Band Of HM Life Guards

12. Cavalleria Rusticana Part 2......Band Of HM Life Guards

"Les Trois Cloches" is a Swiss song written in French by Jean Villard. Edith Piaf recorded the song a cappella with the French vocal group Les Compagnons de la chanson in July 1946. The song became one of Édith Piaf's biggest hits, and when Piaf toured the US with Les Compagnons de la chanson, they introduced this song to an American audience. Tina Arena also recorded a hit version in 2000.

The song has also been recorded in many other languages. It was recorded by the Browns in 1959 in English as "The Three Bells" (with words adapted by Bert Reisfeld). Another English version titled "While the Angelus Was Ringing" was recorded by Frank Sinatra.

Frederick Alfred Martin (December 9, 1906 – September 30, 1983) was an American bandleader and tenor saxophonist.The Martin band recorded first for Columbia Records in 1932.Martin was nicknamed "Mr. Silvertone" by saxophonist Johnny Hodges.

          3. Les Trios Cloches

The Five Sherry Brothers Bros Issue Title Play-Timing (1936)

Peter Dawson--Gerald Moore--Jimmy Young--Lonnie Donegan--Frank Sinatra--Jim Sherry--Five Sherry Brothers

Forgot to put the filter on a couple of tracks so all the clicks ect is there !!

1. Waltzing Matilda......Peter Dawson

2. Waiata Poi......Peter Dawson

3. Study In E Minor Op.45 NO.9......Gerald Moore

4. An Die Musik (To Music)......Gerald Moore

5. Isn't It Heavenly......Jimmy Young

6. Say You're Mine Again......Jimmy Young

7. Jack o' Diamonds......Lonnie Donegan

8. Ham 'n' Eggs......Lonnie Donegan

9. These Foolish Things......Frank Sinatra

10. You Go To My Head......Frank Sinatra

11. Impression Of Bird Life......Jim Sherry

12. Actual Step Dancing (Say That You're Sorry )......Five Sherry Brothers

Gerald Moore

Gerald Moore CBE (30 July 1899 – 13 March 1987) was an English classical pianist best known for his career as a collaborative pianist for many distinguished musicians. Among those with whom he was closely associated were Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Kathleen Ferrier, Elisabeth Schumann, Hans Hotter, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Victoria de los Ángeles and Pablo Casals.

                             Jim Sherry                            The Five Sherry Brothers

Jim Sherry was a musician, singer and clog and step dancer on the professional music hall stage. “The Five Sherry Brothers“ act was formed and became one of the best-known music hall acts of the 1930s.

The Five Sherry Brothers were a famous English variety theatre act from the 1930s. They were known for their versatility, performing as dancers, musicians, comedians, and singers. The group consisted of Dan, Harry, Jim, Peter, and Sam Sherry12.

         1. Waltzing Matilda

Allan Jones--Rosemary Clooney & Guy Mitchell--Bert Maddison--Vera Lynn--The Black Dyke Mills Band--Bing & Gary Crosby--Bing Crosby & The Andrew Sisters

Back now with a few more retro 78 's to jog your memory's 

1. Sweethearts......Allan Jones

2. I'm Falling In Love With Someone......Allan Jones

3. Man And Woman......Rosemary Clooney & Guy Mitchell

4. Good Intentions......Rosemary Clooney

5. Breakaway......Bert Maddison & His Dance Orchestra

6. Walking With Susie......Bert Maddison& His Dance Orchestra

7. Home Sweet Home......Vera Lynn

8. Love's Old Sweet Song......Vera Lynn

9. A Merry Hunting Day.......The Black Dyke Mills Band

10. Fire Star......The Black Dyke Mills Band

11. When You And I Were Young Maggie......Bing & Gary Crosby

12. The Yodelling Ghost......Bing Crosby & The Andrew Sisters

         9. A Merry Hunting Day

One Big Long Shot !

 I guess that this will be a long shot !.....BUT......If anyone has any boxes of 78 rpm records that are gathering dust in their garages or lofts, or know of anybody that has some, and want to get rid of them, and live in the Leicester Area I would be pleased to take them of your hands and feature them on this Music Blog!.....I can imagine that most of the unwanted 78's that have survived usually end up in the dustbin or tip and there must be hundreds and maybe thousands that could be saved ...so if you are having a clearout or moving house and are in the Leicester Area (England) of course....As I said its A long shot but who knows....maybe I will get lucky !!!Get in touch by leaving a comment on this post and see what happens .....Cheers

The Stargazers--Hutch--Dickie Valentine--Doris Day--Harry Roy--Dick James

Hi folks hope you enjoyed all the recent posts and my inane comments !!...But I have used all the 78's that I have acquired at the moment......If anyone wants a RE-POST of any of the posts just leave a comment on the post that you want and when I check the blog I will Re-Post them...Happy Listening !!!....Cheers....Micky

1. I Need You Now......The Stargazers

2. 365 Kisses.....The Stargazers

3. Where In The World......Hutch

4. This Is Worth Fighting For......Hutch

5. The Homing Waltz......Dickie Valentine

6. Broken Wings......Dickie Valentine

7. Two Hearts Two Kisses......Doris Day

8. Foolishly Yours......Doris Day

9. Yours Harry Roy & His Band

10. Russian Serenade......Harry Roy & His Band

11. Lets Do It Again.....Dick James

12. Somewhere At The End Of The Rainbow......Dick James

          11. Lets Do It Again

Primo Scala & The Keynotes--Roy Fox--Billy Vaughn--Joe Loss--Paul Robeson--Ruby Murray

 A very happy selection...could it be the beer, sunshine, love, all for threepence !

1. Powder Your Face with Sunshine......Primo Scala & The Keynotes

2. More Beer......Primo Scala & The Keynotes

3. I Fall In Love With You Every Day.Roy Fox & His Orch (Denny Dennis)

4. How'd Ja Like To Love Me.....Roy Fox & His Orchestra (Mary Lee)

5. Theme From The Threepenny Opera......Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra

6. I'd Give A Million Tomorrows.....Billy Vaughn & His Orchestra

7. Candy......Joe loss & His Orchestra (vocal Harry Kaye)

8. Sweetheart Of All My Dreams...Joe Loss & His Orch (Vocal Elizabeth Bately

9. Ol' Man River......Paul Robeson

10. I Still Suits Me.....Paul Robeson

11. Softly Softly......Ruby Murray

12. What Could Be More Beautiful.....Ruby Murray

Vocal group formed by Johnny Johnston. Other members of the group were Alan Dean, Terry Devon, Irene King, Terry Devon, Pearl Carr, Joyce Frazer, Jean Campbell, Cliff Adams and Denny Vaughan. The male members of this group recorded as 'The Johnston Brothers'.

Roy Fox (October 25, 1901 – March 20, 1982) was an American-born British dance bandleader who was popular in Britain during the British dance band era.

In 1920, he put together his own band, with whom he recorded in 1925.

In 1929, Fox was invited to lead a band based at the Café de Paris in London,which he first did on September 29, 1930. He recorded on the BBC that year. 

         5. Theme From The Threepenny Opera

Pat Boone--Barney Bigard--Ruby Murry--Roy Smeck--Nat King Cole--Gracie Fields

A mixed bag of 78's...left side 50's vocals right side 1949 Jazz sides,the other's who knows !!!

1. April Love......Pat Boone

2. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano......Pat Boone

3. Jazz A La Carte.....Barney Bigard & His JazzPaters

4. Demi Tasse......Barney Bigard & His Jazzopaters

5. If Anyone Finds This I Love You......Ruby Murry

6. Before We Know It......Ruby Murry

7. My Isle Of Golden Dreams......Roy Smeck & His Vita Trio

8. When The Moon ComesOver The Mountain.....Roy Smeck & His Vita Trio

9. Unforgettable......Nat King Cole

10. Because Of Rain......Nat King Cole

11. Obadiah's Mother......Gracie Fields

12. Oh Glory......Gracie Fields

Albany Leon "Barney" Bigard (March 3, 1906 – June 27, 1980) was an American jazz clarinetist known for his 15-year tenure with Duke Ellington. He also played tenor saxophone.......In 1936, Helen Oakley, the wife of journalist Stanley Dance, was the A & R (artist and repertoire) manager for Irving Mills’ new Variety label. She suggested to Mills that they try some small group recordings using musicians from the Ellington Orchestra. Given the go ahead Oakley arranged for a number of sessions, including a few led by Bigard under the name Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters.

Leroy Smeck (6 February 1900 – 5 April 1994) was an American musician. His skill on the banjo, guitar, and ukulele earned him the nickname "The Wizard of the Strings".

Smeck was known for his work on the Harmony company's Vita-Uke along with a number of other versions sold with his signature across the headstock.

Smeck designed and endorsed the Vita-Uke and other stringed instruments marketed by the Harmony Company of Chicago. He made over 500 recordings for various companies, including Edison Records, Victor Talking Machine Company, Columbia Records, Decca Records, Crown Records, RCA Records and others. 

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