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