Friday, 31 January 2025

Marlene Dietrich & Rosemary Clooney--Earl Bostic-Jo Stafford--Benny Goodman--Bing Crosby--Mantovani

Back To the mixture sessions !

1. Too Old To Cut The Mustard......Marlene Dietrich & Rosemary Clooney
2. Good For Nothing......Rosemary Clooney & Marlene Dietrich
3. Deep Purple......Earl Bostic & His Orchestra
4. Smoke Rings......Earl Bostic & His Orchestra
5. A Round The Corner.....Jo Stafford
6. Don't Worry 'Bout Me......Jo Stafford
7. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise.......Benny Goodman Quartet
8. Shine.......Benny Goodman Sextet
9. Home On The Range......Bing Crosby
10. The Last Round Up......Bing Crosby
11. Blue Fantasy......Mantovani & His Orchestra
12. Song Of Sorrento......Mantovani & His Orchestra

Eugene Earl Bostic (April 25, 1913 – October 28, 1965) was an American alto saxophonist. Bostic's recording career was diverse, his musical output encompassing jazz, swing, jump blues and the post-war American rhythm and blues style, which he pioneered. He had a number of popular hits such as "Flamingo", "Harlem Nocturne", "Temptation", "Sleep", "Special Delivery Stomp", and "Where or When", which all showed off his characteristic growl on the horn. 

          5. A Round The Corner

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Kenny Baker--Humphfrey Lyttelton--Ted Heath--Glenn Miller--Billy May--Pee Wee Hunt

Its Now The Turn Of The Big Band Sound !

1. Trumpet Fantasy......Kenny Baker & His Band
2. Melancholy Baby......Kenny Baker & His Band
3. It's Mardi Gras......Humphrey Lyttelton & His Band
4. Sweet And Sour......Humphrey Lyttelton & His Band
5. Rhapsody For Drums.......Ted Heath & His Music
6. Etrospect......Ted Heath & His Music
7. Adios......Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
8. Under Blue Canadian Skies......Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
9. Love Is Just Around The Corner......Billy May & His Orchestra
10. All Of Me......Billy May & His Orchestra
11. Twelfth Street Rag......Pee Wee Hunt & His Orchestra
12. Somebody Else Not Me......Pee Wee Hunt & His Orchestra

Walter Gerhardt "Pee Wee" Hunt (May 10, 1907 – June 22, 1979) was an American jazz trombonist, vocalist, and bandleader.Hunt was the co-founder and featured trombonist with the Casa Loma Orchestra. His "Twelfth Street Rag" was a three-million-selling number-one hit in September 1948 

          3. It's Mardi Gras

Frank Sinatra--Dean Martin--Al Martino--Bing Crosby--Nat King Cole--Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis

Now here comes the Guy's....With A Capitol C
 
1. From The Bottom Of My Heart......Frank Sinatra
2. Here Comes The Night......Frank Sinatra
3. Memories Are Made Of This......Dean Martin
4. Change Of Heart......Dean Martin
5. Now......Al Martino
6. Say You'll Wait For Me......Al Martino
7. Man On Fire.....Bing Crosby
8. Seven Nights A Week.....Bing Crosby
9. Walking My Baby Back Home......Nat King Cole
10. Somewhere Along The Way......Nat King Cole
11. Every Streets A Boulevard In Old New York......Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis
12. How Do You Speak To An Angel......Dean Martin

          4. Change Of Heart

Bonnie Lou--Vera Lynn--Dorothy Squires--Jane Froman--Kay Starr--Nellie Lutcher


 1. Tennessee Wig Walk......Bonnie Lou
2. Just Out Of Reach......Bonnie Lou
3. Yours.....Vera Lynn
4. The Homing Waltz......Vera Lynn
5. The Gypsy......Dorothy Squires
6. Safe In My Arms Again......Dorothy Squires
7. Blue Moon.....Jane Froman
8. Tea For Two......Jane Froman
9. Changing Partners......Kay Starr
10. I'll Always Be In Love With You......Kay Starr
11. Sleepy Lagoon......Nellie Lutcher
12. The Song Is Ended......Nellie Lutcher

Mary Joan Okum (née Kath; October 27, 1924 – December 8, 2015), known by her performing name Bonnie Lou, was an American musical pioneer, recognized as one of the first female rock and roll singers. She is also one of the first artists to gain crossover success from country music to rock and roll. A regular musical performer on popular shows in the 1960s and 1970s. She "was a prime mover in the first days of rockabilly, and is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Early in her recording career, she performed country music songs. She soon had top-10 country hits with "Tennessee Wig Walk" and "Seven Lonely Days", each of which sold about 750,000 copies.

Dorothy Squires (born Edna May Squires, 25 March 1915 – 14 April 1998) was a Welsh singer. Her early successes were achieved with "The Gypsy", "A Tree in the Meadow" and "I'm Walking Behind You" by her partner Billy Reid, and "Say It with Flowers" written by Squires with piano accompaniment by Russ Conway. 

Ellen Jane Froman (November 10, 1907 – April 22, 1980) was an American actress and singer. During her thirty-year career, she performed on stage, radio, and television despite chronic health problems due to injuries sustained in a 1943 plane crash......Her life story was told in the 1952 film With a Song in My Heart. She was portrayed by Susan Hayward, who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

          1. Tennessee Wig Walk

Sunday, 26 January 2025

Geraldo & His Orchestra--Bob & Alf Pearson--Ted Heath--Herbert Cave--Layton & Johnstone--Pryor's Band

A  30's mix with a big 50's band in the middle with one of the best recording's of "Skin Deep" (IMO)...Also I wonder if the dog is called REX !!

1. Whispering Grass......Geraldo & His Orchestra (vocal Doreen Villiars)
2. Move It Over.....Geraldo & His Orchestra (vocal The Geraldo Ensemble)
3. Play To Me Gypsy......Bob & Alf Pearson
4. Lonely Lane......Bob & Alf Pearson
5. Walking Shoes......Ted Heath & His Music
6. Skin Deep......Ted Heath & His Music
7. The Holy City......Herbert Cave
8. The Star Of Bethlehem......Herbert Cave
9. Song Of The Dawn......Layton & Johnstone
10. Stein Song......Layton & Johnstone
11. The Warbler's Serenade......Pryor's Band
12. The Whistler And His Dog......Pryor's Band

Bob and Alf Pearson were an English musical variety double act, consisting of brothers Robert Alexander Pearson (15 August 1907 – 30 December 1985)and Alfred Vernon Pearson (15 June 1910 – 7 July 2012), who were mainly known for their singing of songs as a duo in close-harmony. Their career together lasted over 50 years, spanning stage, radio, television and gramophone records.
During the 1930s, they became one of the most popular acts in Britain, and had sold over a million records by 1936.

Arthur Willard Pryor (September 22, 1869 – June 18, 1942) was a trombone virtuoso, bandleader, and soloist with the Sousa Band. He was a prolific composer of band music, his best-known composition being "The Whistler and His Dog". In later life, he became a Democratic Party politician from New Jersey. 

          12. The Whistler And His Dog

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Layton & Johnstone--Jay Wilber--Woody Herman--Bing Crosby--Reginald Dixon--Jack Simpson Sextet

Bouncing along Broadway doing the tango could be interesting !!

1. Broadway Melody.......Layton & Johnstone
2. You Were Meant For Me......Layton & Johnstone
3. The Donkey's Serenade......Jay Wilber & His Band (vocals Cavendish Three)
4. The Down & Out Blues.....Jay Wilber & His Band (vocals Cavendish Three)
5. Woody Herman's Apple Honey......Woody Herman & His Orchestra
6. Northwest Passage.....Woody Herman & His Orchestra
7. Amor Amor.....Bing Crosby
8. I'll Be Seeing You......Bing Crosby
9. Blue Tango......Reginald Dixon
10. Blackpool Bounce......Reginald Dixon
11. There's No One But You......Jack Simpson Sextet (vocal Maureen Morton)
12. Are You Coming Out Tonight Mary...Jack Simpson Sextet (vocal Maureen Morton)

          9. Blue Tango

Thursday, 23 January 2025

Ted Heath--Al Martino--Gracie Fields--Casani Club Orchestra--Frank Sinatra--Bill Snyder

A great mixture.. big band ! orchestra from the 30's/40's ! comic turn from Gracie !
plus to cool 50's voices !!...ending with great Piano !

1. The Pipers Patrol......Ted Heath & His Music
2. Vanessa......Ted Heath & His Music
3. Wanted......Al Martino
4. There'll Be no Teardrops Tonight......Al Martino
5. Fred Fannakapan......Gracie Fields
6. Three Green Bonnets......Gracie Fields
7. A Gypsy Who Has Never Been In Love......Casani Club Orchestra
8. All Alone In Vienna......Casani Club Orchestra
9. Someone To Watch Over Me......Frank Sinatra
10. The Gal That Got Away......Frank Sinatra
11. Bewitched......Bill Snyder & His Orchestra
12. Drifting Sands......Bill Snyder & His Orchestra

         11. Bewitched

Sunday, 19 January 2025

Ambrose& His Orchestra--Pat O'Malley--Eddie Fisher--Richard Tauber--Mantovani & Sidney Torch--Bing Crosby

Seems like we have a water theme in this selection !..with a Lover in the moonlight by the river or asleep by the Lagoon !!

1. I'm Sending My Blessings......Ambrose & His Orchestra (vocal George Melachrino)
2. By The River Of The Roses....Ambrose & His Orchestra (Vocal George Melachrino)
3. Soon......Pat O'Malley
4. Down By The River.....Pat O'Malley
5. Trust In Me......Eddie Fisher
6. Forgive Me......Eddie Fisher
7. Lover Come Back To Me......Richard Tauber
8. My Moonlight Madonna.....Richard Tauber
9. Intermezzo......Mantovani & Sidney Torch
10. By The Sleepy Lagoon......Mantovani & Sidney Torch
11. It Must be True......Bing Crosby
12. Be Honest With Me......Bing Crosby

James Rudolph O'Malley (15 March 1904 – 27 February 1985) was an English actor and singer who appeared in many American films and television programmes from the 1940s to 1982, using the stage name J. Pat O'Malley. He also appeared on the Broadway stage in Ten Little Indians (1944) and Dial M for Murder (1954)
Born into an Irish family in Burnley, Lancashire, O’Malley sang with Jack Hylton and his orchestra in the United Kingdom from 1930 to 1935. Known at that time as Pat O'Malley, in 1930 he sang "Amy, Wonderful Amy", a song about aviator Amy Johnson, performed by Jack Hylton's band.
At the end of 1935 Hylton and O'Malley came to the United States to record with a band composed of American musicians, thus emulating Ray Noble and Al Bowlly. 

Sidney Torch MBE (born Sidney Torchinsky; 5 June 1908 – 16 July 1990) was a British pianist, cinema organist, conductor, orchestral arranger and a composer of light music. His first professional job was as accompanist to the violinist Albert Sandler. He worked as an accompanist before getting a job playing the piano with the Orchestra of the Regal Cinema, Marble Arch, London.
Torch then played the organ in a number of London cinemas (amongst others, the Regal, Edmonton) and in 1937 he became the Chief Organist of the new Gaumont State Cinema, Kilburn.

         1. I'm Sending My Blessings

Friday, 17 January 2025

Ambrose--Phil Harris--Peggy Lee--Bing Crosby--Robert Wilson--Harry Roy

Seems that we have two ferryboats...Must have forgotten to turn it over !!...or the Nasty Man or the Gypsy or maybe the Woodman turned it back !!

1. Ferryboat Serenade......Ambrose & His Orchestra (vocal Sam Browne)
2. Good Night Again.......Ambrose & His Orchestra (vocal Anne Shelton)
3. Woodman Spare That Tree......Phil Harris
4. The Dark Town Poker Club......Phil Harris
5. Mr Wonderful......Peggy Lee
6. The Gypsy With Fire In His Shoes......Peggy Lee
7. Autumn Leaves......Bing Crosby
8. Harbour Lights......Bing Crosby
9. A Gordon For Me......Robert Wilson
10. When The Heather Gleams Like Stardust......Robert Wilson
11. Nasty Man......Harry Roy & His Orchestra
12. My Dog Loves Your Dog......Harry Roy & His Orchestra
Phil Harris & Alice Faye
Wonga Philip Harris (June 24, 1904 – August 11, 1995) was an American actor, bandleader, entertainer and singer. He was an orchestra leader and a pioneer in radio situation comedy, first with The Jack Benny Program, then in The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show in which he co-starred with his wife, singer-actress Alice Faye, for eight years. Harris is also noted for his voice acting in animated films. As a voice actor, he played Baloo in The Jungle Book (1967), Thomas O'Malley in The Aristocats (1970), Little John in Robin Hood (1973), and Patou in Rock-a-Doodle (1991). As a singer, he recorded a number one novelty hit record, "The Thing" (1950).

          3. Woodman Spare That Tree

Thursday, 16 January 2025

Bing Crosby--Ken Mackintosh--Anne Shelton--Layton & Johnstone--The Three Ginx--Dan Roberts--

There's a Wedding to go to in the springtime in Sioux city in the mountains with the Blackbird whistling away near the Red School !

1. Sioux City Sue......Bing Crosby
2. You Sang My Love Song To Somebody Else......Bing Crosby
3. The Creep.....Ken Mackintosh & His Orchestra
4. Tootle-Lo-Siana......Ken Mackintosh (vocal Gordon Langhorn)
5. The Wedding Of Lilli Marlene.......Anne Shelton
6. Hold Me Just A Little Closer Dear.......Anne Shelton
7. Bye Bye Blackbird.......Layton & Johnstone
8. Because I Love You.......Layton & Johnstone
9. Ole Faithful......The Three Ginx
10. Whistle My Love.......The Three Ginx
11. Pals Of The Little Red School.......Dan Roberts & His Home Towners
12. When Its Springtime In The Blue Ridge Mountains..Dan Roberts Home Towners
The Three Ginx were one of the most successful British vocal groups of the 1930s. They began their career as instrumentalists (Ivor Robinson, saxophonist; Jack Joy, pianist; and Eric Handley, drummer.) and met while playing with the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra. Later they joined Sidney Kyte's orchestra, where they were regularly featured as vocalists.They were known for their rhythmic singing style and contributed to many records of the era, often collaborating with other stars like Al Bowlly and Jessie Matthews. They also appeared in films such as "Road House" (1934)

          10. Whistle My Love

Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Geraldo--Elsie Carlisle--Anne Ziegler & Webster Booth--David Whitfield--Layton & Johnstone--Bing Crosby

A mixture of vocal styles...ranging from the 20's through to the 50's !..George Washington gets a mention !!

1. Dolores......Geraldo & The Savoy Hotel Orchestra
2. Just A little Cottage......Geraldo & The Savoy Hotel Orchestra
3. When That Man Is Dead And Gone......Elsie Carlisle
4. The Little Boy Who Never Told A Lie......Elsie Carlisle
5. So Deep Is The Night......Anne Ziegler & Webster Booth
6. My Paradise.......Anne Ziegler & Webster Booth
7. Everywhere.......David Whitfield
8. Mama......David Whitfield
9. My Inspiration Is You.......Layton & Johnstone
10. Just A Little Fond Affection.......Layton & Johnstone
11. It Could Happen To You.......Bing Crosby
12. The Day After Forever........Bing Crosby

When Geraldo opened at the Savoy Hotel with his Gaucho Tango Orchestra, British dance music changed forever. After World War II, he organised bands for transatlantic P & O liners allowing young British musicians to hear modern jazz on 52nd Street. His ‘strict tempo’ dance classic compilations still thrill.

          3. When That Man Is Dead And Gone

Harry James--Ralph Silvester--Malcolm Vaughan--Ronnie Hilton--Parlophone Variety Company--Bing Crosby & Muriel Lane

 
Roses and poppies a Boogie and a waltz plus an Angel who could be whistling !

1. Back Beat Boogie......Harry James & His Orchestra
2. Dukes Mixture......Harry James & His Orchestra
3. Serenade In TheNight......Ralph Silvester
4. When The Poppies Bloom Again......Ralph Silvester
5. Chapel Of The Roses.....Malcolm Vaughan
6. Guardian Angel......Malcolm Vaughan
7. Veni Vidi Vici......Ronnie Hilton
8. I Still Believe......Ronnie Hilton
9. Dance And Song Medley Part 3.....Parlophone Variety Company
10. Dance And Song Medley Part 4.....Parlophone Variety Company
11. The Anniversary Waltz......Bing Crosby
12. The Whistler's Mother In Law......Bing Crosby And Muriel Lane

            3. Serenade In The Night

Monday, 23 December 2024

The Andrews Sisters--Val Rosing--Richard Tauber--Mantovani--Tony Brent--Art & Dottie Todd



1. South American Way......The Andrews Sisters
2. Scrub Me Mama With A Boogie Beat......The Andrews Sisters
3. Stormy Weather......Val Rosing
4. My Love Song......Val Rosing
5. Tristesse......Richard Tauber
6. Kiss Me Again......Richard Tauber
7. Softly Softly......Mantovani & His Orchestra
8. Longing......Mantovani & His Orchestra
9. Sway......Tony Brent
10. Three Coins In The Fountain......Tony Brent
11. Broken Wings......Art & Dottie Todd
12. Heavenly Heavenly......Art & Dottie Todd

Art and Dotty Todd were an American husband and wife singing duo, who reached the top ten in the UK and the US with the hits "Broken Wings" (1953) and "Chanson D'Amour" (1958).

          2. Scrub Me Mama With A Boogie Beat

Don Voorhees--Bing Crosby--William Francis--Mantovani--Paul Robeson--Russell Jones

 

I wonder where the pennies are hiding !

1. My Blue Heaven......Don Voorhees & His Orchestra
2. Rain......Don Voorhees & His Orchestra
3. Beautiful Dreamer.......Bing Crosby
4. You Are My Hearts Delight......Bing Crosby
5. Macushla......William Francis
6. Passing By.......William Francis
7. Begin The Beguine......Mantovani & His Orchestra
8. Candlelight......Mantovani & His Orchestra
9. All Through The Night......Paul Robeson
10. Deep River.......Paul Robeson
11. Bye Bye Blackbird......Russell Jones
12. Hi Diddle Diddle......Russell Jones

Donald Voorhees (July 26, 1903– January 10, 1989) was an American composer and conductor who received an Emmy Award nomination for "Individual Achievements in Music" for his work on the television series, The Bell Telephone Hour.
Voorhees formed an orchestra in 1926, which recorded prolifically for Columbia, Edison, Pathé, Perfect, Cameo, and Hit of the Week. He played the piano in orchestra's early recordings. The orchestra folded when Voorhees left to begin his radio career in 1931.

          12. Hi Diddle Diddle

Humphrey Lyttleton--Morton Downey--Geraldo--Pat O'Dell--John Thorpe--Joe Loss--Vera Lynn

Party time with Vera then a few dances Waltzes / Foxtrots And Of course The Last Dance !!...And a little Jive with "Humph "

1. Bad Penny Blues......Humphrey Lyttleton And His Band
2. Close Your Eyes......Humphrey Lyttleton And His Band
3. Save The Last Dance For Me......Morton Downey
4. Just Friends......Morton Downey
5. Tennessee Waltz......Geraldo & His Orchestra
6. I Still Love You......Geraldo & His Orchestra..(vocal).Nadia Dore & Derrick Francis
7. The Old Rustic Bridge......Pat O'Dell
8. You Are My Own......John Thorpe
9. Let The Rest Of The World Go By.....Joe Loss & His Orchestra..
10. I Could Never Tell......Joe Loss & His Orchestra
11. Vera Lynn's Party Sing Song (Medley)..Side One.....Vera Lynn
12. Vera Lynn's Party Sing Song (Medley)..Side Two.....Vera Lynn

Humphrey Richard Adeane Lyttelton (23 May 1921 – 25 April 2008), also known as Humph, was an English jazz musician and broadcaster from the Lyttelton family.
Having taught himself the trumpet at school, Lyttelton became a professional musician, leading his own eight-piece band, which recorded a hit single, "Bad Penny Blues", in 1956. As a broadcaster, he presented BBC Radio 2's The Best of Jazz for forty years, and hosted the comedy panel game I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue on BBC Radio 4, becoming the UK's oldest panel game host.

Pat O'Dell
Singer 
A.k.a. Cavan O'Connor Patrick Ernest Terence O'Neill The Vagabond Lover

          1. Bad Penny Blues

Debroy Somers--Harry James--Ambrose--Russ Morgan--Vera Lynn--Bing Crosby

Seems we have a double Vera in this selection.....And Gremlins on track 1-2 &3 !!
         C'est La Vie !   

1. The Best Things In Life Are Free......Debroy Somers Band
2. Just Imagine......Debroy Somers Band
3. Sweet Georgia Brown......Harry James & His Orchestra
4. Ciribiribin......Harry James & His Orchestra
5. Lonely Sweetheart......Ambrose & His Orchestra..(vocal) Vera Lynn
6. Nursie Nursie......Ambrose & His Orchestra..(vocal) Jack Cooper
7. So Tired......Russ Morgan & His Orchestra..(vocal) Russ Morgan
8. The More We Are Together......Russ Morgan & His Orchestera..(vocal) Russ Morgan
9. Queen Of Ev'ryone's Heart........Vera Lynn
10. C'est La Vie......Vera Lynn
11. The Bells Of St Mary's.....Bing Crosby
12. I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen......Bing Crosby

         4. Ciribiribin

Sunday, 22 December 2024

Noel Coward--Norman Warwick--The Ink Spots--Sydney Thompson--Jack Payne--Vera Lynn--Richard Crooks

A good mixture of labels in this selection.....Dancing in a barn at the Mardi Gras
with Jeanie !

1. Josephine......Noel Coward
2. Three Juvenile Delinquents....Norman Warwick--Colin Kemball--Peter Tuddenham
3. Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat......The Ink Spots
4. Nothin'......The Ink Spots
5. Barn Dance (Medley)......Sydney Thompson's Olde Tyme Dance Orchestra
6. La Mascotte......Sydney Thompson's Olde Tyme Dance Orchestra
7. Love Me Tonight.....Jack Payne & His Band..(vocal) Scott Coomber
8. While We Danced At The Mardi Gras..Jack Payne's Band(Vocal) Bob & Alf Pearson
9. Something To Remember You By......Vera Lynn
10. Over The Hill......Vera Lynn
11. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair......Richard Crooks
12. Beautiful Dreamer......Richard Crooks

         5. Barn Dance (Medley)

Radnor's Merrymakers--Gerald Adams--New Regina Orchestra--Bernie Blake--Dennis Noble--Savoy Orpheans

I think we are now in the age of the "flappers" 1920 onwards at a guess ! enjoy the nostalgia !

1. Carolina Moon......Radnor's Merrymakers
2. How About Me......Radnor's Merrymakers
3. Springtime Reminds Me Of You......Gerald Adams
4. The Waltz You Saved For Me......Gerald Adams
5. No No Nanette--Selection Part 1......New Regina Orchestra
6. No No Nanette--Selection Part 2......New Regina Orchestra
7. My Song Of The Nile.......Bernie Blake & His Orchestra
8. Smiling Irish Eyes......Bernie Blake & His Orchestra
9. I Bless The Dawn That Brought You To Me......Dennis Noble
10. Silent Worship......Dennis Noble
11. The Toy Drum Major......Savoy Orpheans
12. When I Think Of You.....Savoy Orpheans
 

Gerald Adams was a trained singer (a tenor) who was called upon occasionally to provide vocals on dance bands recordings for house bands, though he was much more at home singing ballads than “pop” tunes. He recorded a handful of vocals for Stan Greening at Regal (issued as Lido Dance Orchestra or Raymond Dance Band) and also at Edison Bell with their house band. [From the Dance Band Encyclopaedia]

Bernie Blake And His Orchestra was one of  the  Aliases of "Nat Star"
Aliases:
Andre Astan And His Orchestra, Ben Fields & His Band, Bernie Blake And His Orchestra, Bert Maddison And His Dance Orchestra, Billy Seymour And The Boys, Eddie Walters' Dance Band, Louis Ramel And His Band, Sonora Hot Band, The London Rhythm Kings, The Rhythm Spinners

Dennis Noble (25 September 1898 – 14 March 1966) was a noted British baritone and teacher. He appeared in opera, oratorio, musical comedy and song, from the First World War through to the late 1950s. He was renowned for his enunciation and diction. He became the most prolific radio broadcaster of his time.

          11. The Toy Drum Major

Saturday, 21 December 2024

Joe Loss--Woody Herman--The Stardusters--Gordon Jenkins--Ted Heath--Bertini & His Band

Two British Bands & Two American Bands and A Band from the 30's competing for the best sound ...I wonder who will win !!

1. I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time..Joe Loss Orchestra.vocal (Sam Brown)
2. You Don't Have ToTell Me I Know....Joe Loss & His Orchestra..vocal (Sam Brown)
3. Sabre Dance.......Woody Herman & His Orchestra
4. Blue Prelude.......Woody Herman & His Orchestra..vocal (Woody Herman)
5. I Don't See Me In My Eyes Any More.......The Stardusters
6. Again...... Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra..vocal (Joe Graydon)
7. Malaguena......Ted Heath & His Music
8. Cloudburst......Ted Heath And His Music
9. Shepherd Serenade.......Joe Loss & His Orchestra..vocal (Alan Kane)
10. Home Sweet Home Again.......Joe Loss & His Orchestra..vocal (Alan Kane)
11. Moonlight On The Colorado......Bertini & His Band
12. You're The One I Care For......Bertini & His Band

The Stardusters were American jazz vocalists.
The Stardusters were founded as a male trio in the mid-1930s. Glen Galyon, Curt Purnell, and Dick Wylder had already established themselves in 1936 as the Stardusters, and in 1939, were featured on NBC radio: The Vitalis Show, featuring George Jessel and his Celebrated Guests. They were also featured in late 1939 and early 1940 with Frank Novak and his Music Creators on the Chiclets program heard over NBC.

Bertram Gutsell (February 10, 1887 - June 10, 1952), better known as Bertini, was a British dance band leader and composer.He led small bands on ships and cafes before becoming Musical Director of the Royal Theatre, Bognor in 1923.Over the next few years the band included many future stars of the Dance Band Era, including Nat Gonella and Freddy Wood.They were in Blackpool in October 1927 when Bert was offered the leadership of the Blackpool Tower Band by the Musical Advisor, Frank Jepson, who suggested that the name Bertini.The band hardly changed personnel over the next nine years. They made their first records for Parlophone in 1929 and recorded for Piccadilly, Sterno, Broadcast and Regal Zonophone before a two-year contract with Crystalate’s 8 inch Eclipse label from mid 1933.
Info Edited From "From The Vaults" Music Blog !

          7. Malaguena

Raymond Newell--Fred Douglas--Ted Heath--Steve Conway--Jack Hylton--Ted Summers Dance Devils

Seems we are on a travel tour in this selection !...finding the velvet glove !!

1. Shenandoah......Raymond Newell
2. Billy Boy -- Bound For The Rio Grande......Raymond Newell
3. Barcelona.......Fred Douglas
4. I'm Knee Deep In Daisy's.......Fred Douglas
5. Warsaw Concerto.....Ted Heath & His Music
6. The Velvet Glove......Ted Heath & His Music
7. All My Life.....Steve Conway
8. Good Luck Good Health God Bless You......Steve Conway
9. I've Never Seen A Straight Banana.......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra
10. I Never Cried Before I Met You.......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra
11. Down The River Of Golden Dreams.......Ted Summers Dance Devils
12. My Angel Mother......Ted Summers Dance Devils

          6. The Velvet Glove

Gracie Fields--Lawrence Tibbett--The Street Singer--Anne Shelton--Jack Owens--Doris Day

A mixed bunch of singers of all different styles and different era's !

1. Romona......Gracie Fields
2. Why Does The Hyena Laugh......Gracie Fields
3. The White Dove......Lawrence Tibbett
4. When I'm Looking At You......Lawrence Tibbett
5. The Whistling Waltz......The Street Singer (Arthur Tracy)
6. Farwell Sweet Senorita......The Street Singer (Arthur Tracy)
7. Thanks For The Dream......Anne Shelton
8. Don't Ever Leave Me......Anne Shelton
9. Jealous Heart......Jack Owens
10. I Wish I had A Record........Jack Owens
11. Whatever Will Be Will Be......Doris Day
12. We'll Love Again......Doris Day

Jack Owens
John Milton Owens (October 17, 1912 – January 26, 1982) was a singer-songwriter, pianist, and star of the longest running network radio show Don McNeil's Breakfast Club. He was known as "The Cruising Crooner" because of his unique showmanship of cruising through mostly female audiences attending the live Breakfast Club broadcasts, and crooning love ballads to the blushing and giggling women, often singing directly to them, one at a time, sitting on their laps, and nuzzling close to them.

         9. Jealous Heart

Thursday, 5 December 2024

Dick James & Pearl Carr--Victor Silvester--Walter Miller--Ronnie Hilton--Billy Cotton--Malcolm Vaughan

A selection from 40's & 50's and more than likely the Edison Bell Radio's 20/30's

1. You Know You Belong To Someone Else......Dick James & Pearl Carr
2. Blue For A Boy......Dick James And Pearl Carr
3. Blue Danube......Victor Silvester's Strings For Dancing
4. The Count Of Luxembourgh......Victor Silvester's Strings For Dancing
5. Just A Little Fond Affection......Walter Miller
6. In Old Vienna......Walter Miller
7. Stars Shine In Your Eyes......Ronnie Hilton
8. We'll Go A Long Way Together......Ronnie Hilton
9. Lawd You made The Night Too Long......Billy Cotton & His Band
10. Can't We Talk It Over......Billy Cotton & His Band
11. St Therese Of The Roses......Malcolm Vaughan

          5. Just A Little Fond Affection

Tuesday, 3 December 2024

Victor Silvester--Anne Ziegler & Webster Booth--Harry Bidgood--Thos Mills & Chas. A. Prince--A Morgan & A. W. Ketelby--Guido Diero

Victor Silvester at Xmas Time Chimes and Organ,a few tears and even a visit to a Show, ending with  the Opera Accordian wise !!

1. Puppy Love......Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra
2. You Are My First Love......Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra
3. We'll Gather Lilacs......Anne Ziegler & Webster Booth
4. Love Steals Your Heart.......Anne Ziegler & Webster Booth
5. It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry..Harry Bidgood & His Broadcasters
6. If Tears Could Bring You Back To Me...Harry Bidgood & His Broadcasters
7. O Come All Ye Faithful.....Thos Mills & Chas A Prince
8. Good King Wenceslas.....A Morgan & A W Ketelby
9. Selection From Chu Chin Chow  Part 1.....Chorus & Orchestra
10. Selection From Chu Chin Chow  Part 2.....Chorus & Orchestra
11. Cavalleria Rusticana Selection......Guido Diero
12. Tancredi Overture......Guido Diero
Henry Bidgood (29 August 1898 – 15 November 1957), was an English composer, dance band leader and musical director for films.
Bidgood released dance band music under various names, mostly notably Primo Scala and his Accordion Band, who issued over 200 sides on 78rpm.Over the course of 20 years, he would frequently broadcast on the BBC.

Guido Deiro (1886-1950) was a famous vaudeville star, international recording artist, composer, and teacher. He was the first piano-accordionist to appear on big-time vaudeville, records, radio, and the screen. He usually performed under the stage name "Deiro".

          5. It Made You Happy When You Made Me Cry

Monday, 2 December 2024

The Ink Spots--Robert Wilson--Jerry Colonna--Jack Hylton--Victor Silvester--Florida Club Dance Band

Here's the first of the missing Volume !
Waltz's & Foxtrots  a visit to the Scottish Isles via the Whispering Sands !

1. Who Would'nt Love You......The Ink Spots
2. This Is Worth Fighting For.....The Ink Spots
3. The Road To the Isles......Robert Wilson
4. Bonnie Mary Of Argyle......Robert Wilson
5. The Shifting Whispering Sands......Jerry Colonna
6. Waltz Me Around......Jerry Colonna
7. I'm So Terribly In Love With You......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra
8. Memory's Melody.......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra
9. Charmaine......Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra
10. Mistakes......Victor Silvester & His Ball Room Orchestra
11. I'm Saving All My Loving......Florida Club Dance Band
12. Sleepy Valley.....Florida Club Dance Band

Robert Wilson (2 January 1907 – 25 September 1964) was a Scottish tenor. After beginning his career with the Rothesay Entertainers in Scotland, Wilson joined the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, with whom he performed from 1931 to 1937. He then began a long solo career in concerts, radio, variety and recording, becoming known especially for his performances of Scottish songs.
Wilson became a solo artist, heading his own concert party singing Scottish ballads for several years on tour throughout Britain. He also continued in demand as a recording artist, signing with HMV in 1943. His recordings of such Scottish songs as "A Gordon for Me" and "Down in the Glen" were big sellers. He became a well-known variety performer and in the 1950s he was an early presenter of the White Heather Club and recorded with them.

         3. The Road To The Isles