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. 

          4. Demmi Tasse

Ariel Dance Orchestra--Jimmy Young--Victor Sylvester--Bert & Bob--Lou Preager--Anne Shelton

Now who remembers dancing with multiple partners, a circle of males and females doing the "Paul Jones" !...ah the days when you danced together ! and the world was at a slower pace !

1. Paul Jones (Part One)......Ariel Dance Orchestra

2. Paul Jones (Part Two)......Ariel Dance Orchestra

3. Cry......Jimmy Young

4. Time Alone Will Tell......Jimmy Young

5. The Wedding Waltz......Victor Sylvester & His Ballroom Orchestra

6. Dream.....Victor Sylvester & His Ball Room Orchestra

7. Down The Lane To Home Sweet Home.....Bert And Bob

8. Songs I Heard At Mothers Knee......Bert And Bob

9. The Little Old Mill.....Lou Preager & His Orchestra

10. Good Night......Lou Preager & His Orchestra

11. It Always Rains Before The Rainbow......Anne Shelton

12. St Mary's In The Twilight......Anne Shelton

"Pseudonym on Ariel for almost all dance records in the OKeh and Zonophone repertoire.... Orchestras with recordings released under this pseudonym include Ted Wallace and his Orchestra, Sam Lanin's Famous Players, Dorsey Brothers' Orchestra, and Fred Rich and his Orchestra.

Jack Plant, Jack Hodges, (alias ‘Bert and Bob’), vocal duet with pianoforte accompaniment

          3. Cry

Richard Tauber--Victor Sylvester--Bobby Mcleod--The Four Lads & Jill Corey--Cavan O'Conner--Glenn Miller

Some old some blue a dance or two, with a Scottish whirl in Ireland a whisper of Egypt ending in a swing in space !

1. My Hero.....Richard Tauber

2. Serenade From Frasquita......Richard Tauber

3. Twilight In Rio......Victor Silvester & His Silver Strings

4. Cuban Siesta......Victor Silvester & His Silver Strings

5. Bonnie Anne / McDonald Of Sleat......Bobby McLeod

6. Bonnie Kate Of Aberdeen......Bobby McLeod

7. Cleo And Meo......The Four Lads & Jill Corey

8. Sweet Harmony Brown......The Four Lads

9. My Irish Song Of Songs......Cavan O'Conner

10. At The End Of An Irish Lane......Cavan O'Conner

11. In The Mood......Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

12. Out Of Space.....Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

The Four Lads were a Canadian male singing quartet that earned many gold singles and albums in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Their million-selling signature tunes include "Moments to Remember" "Standing on the Corner" "No, Not Much" "Who Needs You?" and "Istanbul".

Jill Corey (born Norma Jean Speranza; September 30, 1935 – April 3, 2021) was an American popular standards singer. She was discovered and signed on one day when she was 17. She went on to have her own radio shows and to star in a feature film.

          7. Cleo And Meo

All Star Hit Parade--The Deauville Dance Orchestra--Vincent Richards Orch--Kay Starr--Bobby McLeod--Alvin Dawson--Charlie Kunz

Music from England Scotland America ending with another Charlie Kunz Piano Medley!

1. All Star Hit Parade 1...Dickie Valentine--Joan Regan--Winifred Atwell

2. All Star Hit Parade 2...Dave King--Lita Roza--David Whitfield

3. Broadway Melody.....The Deauville Dance Orchestra

4. You Were Meant For Me.....Vincent Richards & His Orchestra

5. Rock And Roll Waltz......Kay Starr

6. I've Changed My Mind A Thousand Times......Kay Starr

7. Bluebell Polka......Bobby McLeod & His Band

8. The Linton Ploughman......Bobby McLeod

9. Bing Crosby Medley (Part One)......Alvin Dawson

10. Bing Crosby Medley (Part Two)......Alvin Dawson

11. Charlie Kunz Piano Medley No D.19 (Intro)......Charlie Kunz

12. Charlie Kunz Piano Medley No D.19 (Contd.)......Charlie Kunz

The Deauville Dance Band was a musical ensemble that left its mark during the early 20th century.  While the Deauville Dance Band may not be as widely recognized today, their contributions to dance music during that era were significant. They were part of the ever-changing dance music

Bobby MacLeod was a Scottish musician who ran his own Scottish Dance Band and took his musicians all over the British Isles.

He was one of Scottish dance music’s most innovative and inspirational figures, a melodeon player and composer of conspicuous talent and a band leader who really understood what it meant to play for dancing.....In 1948 he and three friends formed a quartet, in between lively dance-music sessions at the Highlanders' Institute in Glasgow.

          7. Bluebell Polka

Lonnie Donegan--Rudy Valee--Bing Crosby--Line' Renaud--Danny Kaye & The Andrew Sisters--Reginald Dixon

There is a slight difference in the musical styles of the 50's Lonnie and the 20's Rudy....Hmmmm !!

Then a warble (a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds) from Bing ! a rousing song from France's Line'...a woodpecker maybe in a box...ending with a big organ ending !

1. Don't you Rock me Daddy-O......Lonnie Donegan

2. I'm Alabammy Bound.......Lonnie Donegan

3. Beside An Open Fireplace......Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees

4. Mary I Love You...Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees

5. Whiffenpoof Song.......Bing Crosby

6. Kentucky Babe......Bing Crosby

7. Pam-Pou-De (Pam-Poo-Day)......Line' Renaud

8. If I Love......Line' Renaud

9. The Woody Woodpecker......Danny Kaye & The Andrew Sisters

10. Put Em In A Box Tie Em With A Ribbon......Danny Kaye & The Andrews

11. On With The Show--Selection.(Part One)......Reginald Dixon

12. On With The Show--Selection.(Part Two)......Reginald Dixon

Hubert Prior Vallée (July 28, 1901[1] – July 3, 1986), known professionally as Rudy Vallée, was an American singer, saxophonist, bandleader, actor, and entertainer. He was the first male singer to rise from local radio broadcasts in New York City to national popularity as a "crooner"...From 1924 to 1925, he played with the Savoy Havana Band at the Savoy Hotel in London, where band members discouraged his attempts to become a vocalist.

With his group the Connecticut Yankees, Vallée's best-known recordings include "The Stein Song" (a.k.a. University of Maine school song) in 1929 and "Vieni, Vieni" in the latter 1930s.

          9. The Woody Woodpecker

Winifred Atwell--Gary Miller--David Whitfield--Charlie Kunz--Jimmy Young--Primo Scala

 Vocals, accordions, banjo's and lots of Piano !!

1. Spaceship Boogie......Winifred Atwell

2. Jane Street......Winifred Atwell

3. The Story Of My Life......Gary Miller

4. Put A Light In The Window.......Gary Miller

5. Beyond The Stars......David Whitfield

6. Open Your Heart......David Whitfield

7. Charlie Kunz Piano Medley No 113......(Side One)Charlie Kunz

8. Charlie Kunz Piano Medley No 113......(Side Two)Charlie Kunz

9. Too Young......Jimmy Young

10. How Can I leave You......Jimmy Young

11. Swinging Down The Lane......Primo Scala & His Banjo & Accordion Band

12. There's Nothing To Do In Sleepyville......Primo Scala Band

Gary Miller, born Neville Williams (3 May 1924 – 15 June 1968) was an English popular music singer and actor of the 1950s and 1960s. His career spanned only 15 years before he died of a heart attack in 1968. He released 24 singles and six EPs on the Pye label between 1955 and 1967. Pye released a further compilation EP after his death..... He had several Top 40 singles early in his career, his debut single in 1955, "The Yellow Rose of Texas" reaching No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart. The most successful was "Robin Hood" (the theme to The Adventures of Robin Hood) which spent 28 weeks in the chart, and peaked at No. 10, his only Top 10 hit.

          1. Spaceship Boogie

Dickie Valentine--David Whitfield--Sydney Baynes--John McCormack--Lord Rockingham XI--Russ Hamilton

No its not Xmas yet...seems like the reds from the 30's/40's have squeezed themselves into the middle of the Blue 50's !

1. Christmas Alphabet......Dickie Valentine

2. Where Are You Tonight......Dickie Valentine

3. Santo Natale......David Whitfield

4. Adeste Fideles.......David Whitfield

5. Twiggy Voo.......Sydney Baynes & His Orchestra

6. The Maxina......Sydney Baynes & His Orchestra

7. I'll Walk Beside You......John McCormack

8. The Star of The Country Down......John McCormack

9. Hoots Mon......Lord Rockingham XI

10. Blue Train.......Lord Rockingham XI

11. We Will Make Love......Russ Hamilton

12. Rainbow......Russ Hamilton

Sydney Baynes (2 January 1879 – 9 March 1938) was an English conductor, composer and leader of one of the United Kingdom's most popular radio bands. He gained his first employment as an organist in London and was later the piano accompanist for singers such as Edward Lloyd and Ben Davies. Through this work he became a respected conductor for London theatres including the Adelphi and Drury Lane. He worked for the BBC for many years and formed and conducted his own orchestra between 1928 and 1938 which broadcast and recorded regularly. His original compositions are largely in the light music genre. His most famous piece of work was the Destiny Waltz published in 1912, which sold over a million copies 

Lord Rockingham's XI was a group of British session musicians, led by Harry Robinson (1932–1996), who had a No. 1 hit on the UK Singles Chart in 1958 with "Hoots Mon".

The group was created to perform as the resident band on the pop TV programme Oh Boy!, which was produced by Jack Good, and shown nationally on Britain's ITV network during 1958/59. They were fronted by Harry Robinson and also included jazz baritone saxophonist Benny Green, and organist Cherry Wainer.

          9. Hoots Mon

Deanna Durbin--David Rose--Willie Kemp--Bill Haley--New Mayfair Novelty Orchestra--Victor Sylvester

A musical mix with a Bewitched Rocker Bill in the Middle doing the Samba !

1. Thank You America......Deanna Durbin

2. Beneath The Lights Of Home.....Deanna Durbin

3. Bewitched......David Rose & His Orchestra

4. When The Wind Is Green......David Rose & His Orchestra

5. Mormond Braes......Willie Kemp

6. Tipperty's Meg......Willie Kemp

7. Rip It Up......Bill Haley & His Comets

8. Teenagers Mother......Bill Haley & His Comets

9. Speak To Me Of Love......New Mayfair Novelty Orchestra

10. Somewhere A Voice Is Calling......New Mayfair Novelty Orchestra

11. Venga Venga......Victor Silvester & His Silver Strings

12. Sonrisa......Victor Silvester & His Silver Strings

Willie Kemp, King of the Cornkisters (born 1888 in Oldmeldrum – 1965) is best known as a singer and writer of Doric comic songs. His family owned a hotel in Oldmeldrum, formerly Kemp's hotel, now Morris's and at an early age Kemp started performing at the hotel.During the early 1920s, Kemp went to Art school in Aberdeen and while there, he joined a concert party. By 1923 he was invited to broadcast for the BBC in Aberdeen. An employee of the Beltona record label heard his broadcasts and he was invited to Beltona's London studios to make recordings. He continued to record with them throughout the 1930s.

          4. When The Wind Is Green

Harry Gordon--Charlie Kunz--Tommy Dorsey--Mario Lanza--The Melachrino Orchestra--Jimmy Shand

 30's And 40's represented here

1. Scotland Calling......Harry Gordon

2. Granny's Highland Name.......Harry Gordon

3. The Kunz Medley No 6....... (Part 1)..Charlie Kunz

4. The Kunz Medley No 6....... (Part 2)..Charlie Kunz

5. The Sunshine Of Your Smile......Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra

6. Until......Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra

7. Serenade.......Mario Lanza

8. My Destiny......Mario Lanza

9. Dream Of Olwen......The Melachrino Orchestra

10. Way To The Stars......The Melachrino Orchestra

11. St Bernard Waltz.......Jimmy Shand & His Band

12. Machine Without Horses......Jimmy Shand & His Band

Sir James Shand MBE (28 January 1908 – 23 December 2000) was a Scottish musician who played traditional Scottish dance music on the accordion. On New Year's Day morning in 1945 he made his first broadcast with "Jimmy Shand and his Band". This was the first of many such BBC radio and television appearances. His signature tune was "The Bluebell Polka".

          11. St Bernard Waltz

The Stargazers--Tom Burke--Jack Hylton--Joe Fingers Carr--Peter Dawson--Max Bygraves

 Two more from Fingers!..Maybe he's ringing those temple bells in Istanbul !

1. Close The Door......The Stargazers

2. I've Got Four Brothers......The Stargazers

3. Her Name Is Mary......Tom Burke

4. Play Fiddle Play......Tom Burke

5. Clonk-Er-Ty-Clonk.......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra

6. Himazas.......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra

7. Istanbul......Joe Fingers Carr

8. Yes Yes Yes Yes......Joe Fingers Carr

9. Temple Bells.....Peter Dawson

10. Less Than The Dust......Peter Dawson

11. Heart Of My Heart...... Max Bygraves

12. Once She's Got You Up The Aisle.......Max Bygraves

Thomas Burke (2 March 1890 – 13 September 1969) was a British operatic tenor. He trained in Britain and Italy and sang at the Royal Opera House in 1919 and 1920. Burke appeared in several films and had a long recording career.

He had a significant recording career which included popular song, such as "The Minstrel Boy" as well as opera arias. His recording career began with Columbia Records in 1920 and continued with Dominion Records, Electric Imperial, American Columbias and other companies.

          3. Her Name Is Mary

Michael Holiday--Peter Dawson--The Stargazers--Walter Glynne--Suzi Miller--Tom Barrett

 We seem to have a left hand and right hand divide on this selection "Pop" Versus Bass Baritone / Tenor / Baritone !

1. Hot Diggity......Michael Holiday

2. The Man With The Yaller Shoes......Michael Holiday

3. I Travel The Road......Peter Dawson

4. My Sword And I......Peter Dawson

5. Celebration Rag......The Stargazers

6. I Love Love Love It......The Stargazers

7. I Dream Of A Garden Of Sunshine......Walter Glynne

8. Passing By......Walter Glynne

9. I Love My Baby......Suzi Miller

10. The Money Tree.......Suzi Miller

11. Will The Angels Play There Harp For Me......Tom Barratt

12. Old Pal......Tom Barrett

Singer Tom Barratt was present on a large number of recordings, especially dance band ones, from the mid-1920s to the early 1930s, mainly those directed by Nat Star and Harry Bidgood for Sterno & the Vocalion Group respectively. He was also vocalist on many Edison Bell sides and those directed by Debroy Somers and Stan Greening for Columbia & Regal. Almost nothing is known about him or his career outside of recordings, but it is thought his main work lay in the music halls or the theatre.

          9. I Love My Baby

Ted Heath--John Bonner--Joe Mr Piano Henderson--John McCormack--Charlie Kunz--Lee Lawrence

 A Great mix of styles...and a surprise for me...I didn't think that they had the technology in the 30's/40's for a singer to sing with their selves as on the Boy Soprano John Bonner and as a Bass Baritone !....Aled Jones Made an L/P  One Voice which he sang with his younger self in about 2016...

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

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

3. Angels Guard Thee......John Bonner Boy Soprano /Bass Baritone

4. Somewhere A Voice Is Calling......John Bonner Boy Soprano / Bass Baritone

5. Jangle Box Rag......Joe Mr Piano Henderson

6. Theme From Modern Times (Smile).......Joe Mr Piano Henderson

7. Mother Machree......John McCormack

8. I Hear You Calling Me......John McCormack

9. Charlie Kunz Medley No D 98 ( Part One).......Charlie Kunz

10. Charlie Kunz Medley No D 98 ( Part Two).......Charlie Kunz

11. Young And Foolish......Lee Lawrence

12. Don't Tell Me Not To Love You.......Lee Lawrence

John Bonner was a chorister at Manchester Cathedral during the late 20s and early 30s. He made several records as a boy soprano, and later as a baritone. He had his voice dubbed onto two of his earlier records, Somewhere a Voice is Calling and Angels Guard Thee.

          1. Lullaby Of Birdland

Joe Fingers Carr--Gracie Fields--Tommy Steele--Ellen Sutton--Johnnie Ray

I think we are Stuck In The 50's with this selection. with a quick peek at the 40's !

1. Zag a Zig.......Joe Fingers Carr & The Joy Riders

2. Give Me A Band And My Baby.......Joe Fingers Carr & The Joy Riders

3. Sing As We Go......Gracie Fields

4. In My Little Bottom Drawer.......Gracie Fields

5. Singing the Blues......Tommy Steele

6. Rebel Rock......Tommy Steele

7. How 'Ya keep 'Em Down On The Farm......Ellen Sutton

8. You Can't Buffalo Me.....Ellen Sutton

9. Destiny......Johnnie Ray

10. Why Should I Be Sorry......Johnnie Ray

11. I'm A Little Echo......Joe Fingers Carr

12. La la Collette......Joe Fingers Carr

Ellen Sutton is a 1950s singer with a powerful, husky voice best remembered for the upbeat and rollicking "I Wanna Say Hello" (1952) featuring honky tonk piano accompaniment by Sir Hubert Pimm.

         3. Sing As We Go

Dean Martin & Line Renaud--Robert Earl--Ray Martin--Charles Williams--Jack Hylton--Eddie Fisher

Been a while since the last post....so here we go again with memories from the 40's 50's 60's and maybe earlier !

1. Relax Ay Voo.......Dean Martin & Line Renaud

2. Two Sleepy People......Dean Martin & Line Renaud

3. Believe In Me......Robert Earl

4. If  You Can Dream......Robert Earl

5. The Elephant Tango......Ray Martin & His Orchestra

6. Blue Mirage......Ray martin & His Orchestra

7. Devil's Galop......Charles Williams & His Orchestra

8. The Old Clockmaker......Charles Williams & His Orchestra

9. Pagan Love Song......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra

10. This Is Heaven.......Jack Hylton & His Orchestra

11. With These Hands......Eddie Fisher

12. Many Times......Eddie Fisher

Charles Williams (8 May 1893 – 7 September 1978) was a British composer and conductor, contributing music to over 50 films. While his career ran from 1934 through 1968, much of his work came to the big screen as stock music and was therefore uncredited.

"Devil's Galop" was the theme tune to the radio serial Dick Barton.

"The Old Clockmaker" was chosen as the radio theme to Jennings at School

          7. Devil's Galop 

The Lionel Hampton Quintet--Joe Fingers Carr--The Band Of HM Coldstream Guards--Jimmy Young--Spike Jones--Monty Norman

 A 50's set of records with a jazz band and a piano tinkling away and a stray 30/40 marching brass band in the middle !!

1. A Foggy Day......The Lionel Hampton Quintet

2. Hamp's Boogie Woogie......The Lionel Hampton Quintet

3. Ivory Rag......Joe Fingers Carr

4. Tom's Tune.....Joe Fingers Carr

5. Marche Lorraine......The Band of HM Coldstream Guards

6. Le Pere La Victoire......The Band of HM Coldstream Guards

7. The Man From Laramie......Jimmy Young

8. No Arms Can Ever Hold You......Jimmy Young

9. Hot Lips.....Spike Jones & His Country Cousins

10. Hotter Than a Pistol......Spike Jones & His Country Cousins

11. The Garden of Eden......Monty Norman

12. Priscilla......Monty Norman

Lionel Leo Hampton (April 20, 1908 – August 31, 2002) was an American jazz vibraphonist, pianist, percussionist, and bandleader. Hampton worked with jazz musicians from Teddy Wilson, Benny Goodman, and Buddy Rich, to Charlie Parker, Charles Mingus, and Quincy Jones.

          2. Hamps Boogie Woogie

Johnny Mathis--Arthur Lally--Max Bygraves--Gracie Fields--Cyril Stapleton--London Symphony Orchestra

 Smile It's Raining...(Again) !!!

1. A Certain Smile......Johnny Mathis

2. Let It Rain......Jonny Mathis

3. Alone With My Dreams......Arthur Lally & The Million-Airs

4. Palmy Days--Selection......Arthur Lally & The Million-Airs

5. Tomorrow......Max Bygraves

6. Crazy Music......Max Bygraves

7. The Last Mile Home.......Gracie Fields

8. She Fought Like a Tiger For Er' Onour......Gracie Fields

9. Magic Fingers.......Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

10. Donkey Tango...Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra

11. Arrival Of The Queen of Sheba......London Symphony Orchestra

12. Occasional Oratorio...London Symphony Orchestra

Arthur Lally was born in 1901 in Seaforth, Liverpool, and he played several instruments, including the alto saxophone and clarinet.In 1930/31, Lally formed his own band, which he labeled as The Rhythm Maniacs or Arthur Lally and the Million-Airs.

The band recorded for Decca Records until 1932.

Their music included popular dance tunes of the time, and they were known for their lively performances.

          6. Crazy Music

Reginald Dixon--The King Brothers--Frankie Vaughan--Steve Conway--Ted Heath--Les Compagnons De la Chanson

 A visit to Blackpool with Susie and Harry via King's Cross with the Winter Sun in your eyes !

1. Blackpool Song Mixture (No 8) Part 1.....Reginald Dixon

2. Blackpool Song Mixture (No 8) Part 2.....Reginald Dixon

3. Wake Up Little Susie......The King Brothers

4. Winter Wonderland.......The King Brothers

5. Wanderin' Eyes......Frankie Vaughan

6. Man On Fire......Frankie Vaughan

7. Temptation......Steve Conway

8. Beautiful Dreamer......Steve Conway

9. The Trouble With Harry.......Ted Heath And His Music

10. King's Cross Climax.......Ted Heath And His Music

11. The Three Bells......Les Compagnons De La Chanson

12. That Lucky Old Sun.......Les Compagnons De la Chanson

Les Compagnons de la chanson were a French harmony vocal group, formed in 1946 from an earlier group founded in Lyon, France in 1941. Their best known song was "Les trois cloches" recorded with Edith Piaf in 1946. Consisting of eight or nine members in the group, they were popular in France, with some success internationally, and continued to perform until 1985.

A tour in the United States, where they introduced the song "Les trois cloches" to the American audience. The lyrics of the English version, "The Three Bells", were written by Bert Reisfeld in 1948. Les Compagnons recorded "The Three Bells" without Piaf, and their version of the song reached No. 14 in the United States in 1952, later peaking at No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1959. 

        11. The Three Bells

Neil Mclean--Joe Loss--Sir Harry Lauder--Glenn Miller--Bert Firman--Gracie Fields

 A colourfull set of labels  and recordings from I guess maybe late 20's ? 30's & 40's and a single 50 's 

1. The Herding Song......Neil Mclean

2. Bonnie Strathyre.......Neil Mclean

3. Rosalie......Joe Loss & His Orchestra

4. The Eleventh Hour......Joe Loss & His Orchestra

5. The Kilty Lads......Sir Harry Lauder

6. It's Nicer To Be In Bed......Sir Harry Lauder

7. Moonlight Cocktail......Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

8. Slumber Song......Glenn Miller & His Orchestra

9. Me And Jane In A Plane......Bert Firman's Dance Orchestra

10. Marvellous......Bert Firman's Dance Orchestra

11. Ave Maria......Gracie Fields

12. Three Green Bonnets......Gracie Fields

Neil McLean (1895-1962) was a Gaelic tenor, prolific recording artist, and second director of the BBC's Aberdeen station, 2BD, from July 1924 to September 1930.

He won the Gold Medal at the Glasgow Mòd of 1921 and became a leading authority on Gaelic and Celtic lore, representing Scottish Gaelic at the Irish National Festivals as well as in Scotland.

Sir Henry Lauder ( 4 August 1870 – 26 February 1950) was a Scottish singer and comedian popular in both music hall and vaudeville theatre traditions; he achieved international success.

Bert Firman (born Herbert Feuerman; 3 February 1906 – 9 April 1999) was an English bandleader of the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s.

In 1924, Firman became musical director for Zonophone Records (a subsidiary of His Master’s Voice) and in the following five years recorded over 750 sides for them. Throughout the 1920s Firman continued to lead his band from success to success, including a season in variety at the Alhambra Theatre, Leicester Square and the Coliseum Theatre..After the war Firman was set to lead a band in London again, but was annoyed at being asked to audition for the B.B.C. He therefore went to lead a band in Paris again, where he formed a band at the Bagatelle Club. The band, which included Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, was to be his last. 

          9. Me And Jane In A Plane

Lawrence Welk--Danny Kaye--Sam Browne--Charlie Kunz--Doris Day--Eddie Fisher

 A couple of records with medley's on them so with this selection you get more Songs/Tunes than normal and YES a couple of Pics and bio's !!

1. Smoke Smoke Smoke...Lawrence Welk & His Champagne Music

2. Down At The Friendly Tavern.....Lawrence Welk & His Champagne Music

3. Candy Kisses......Danny Kaye

4. Thank You......Danny Kaye

5. Songs from The Hit Parade Part 1.....Sam Browne & His All Star Singers

6. Songs from The Hit Parade Part 2.....Sam Browne & His All Star Singers

7. Charlie Kunz Piano Medley No D.97...Part 1

8. Charlie Kunz Piano Medley No D.97...Part 2

9. Ten Cents a Dance......Doris Day

10. I'll Never Stop Loving You.....Doris Day

11. Any Time......Eddie Fisher

12. Turn Back The Hands Of Time......Eddie Fisher

Lawrence Welk (March 11, 1903 – May 17, 1992) was an American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982. His style came to be known as "champagne music" to his radio, television, and live-performance audiences.

Sam Browne (26 March 1898 – 2 March 1972) was an English dance band singer, who became one of the most popular British dance band vocalists of the 1930s. He is remembered for singing with Jack Hylton and with Ambrose and his Orchestra, at the Mayfair Hotel and Embassy Club, with whom he made many recordings from 1930 to 1942, and for his duets and variety performances with the singer, Elsie Carlisle.

Browne also appeared in the 1950 Royal Variety Performance as part of a presentation titled "The Band That Jack Built" and in the 1951 show as "Sam Browne and His Singers".

          5. Songs From The Hit Parade Part 1