Showing posts with label Peter Dawson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Peter Dawson. Show all posts

Thursday, 3 October 2024

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

Sunday, 1 September 2024

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

Thursday, 28 March 2024

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

Friday, 8 September 2023

Alma Cogan--Spike Jones--Charlie Barnet--Frankie Laine--Peter Dawson--Mantovani


 Continuing with the humble & breakable & heavy ! 78's

1. Mambo Italiano......Alma Cogan
2. The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane......Alma Cogan
3. Cocktails For Two......Spike Jones
4. Chloe......Spike Jones
5. Sky Liner......Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra
6. The Moose.....Charlie Barnet & His Orchestra
7. Hummingbird......Frankie Laine
8. My Little One......Frankie Laine
9. Old Father Thames......Peter Dawson
10. With A Song.....Peter Dawson
11. Around The World......Mantovani & His Orchestra
12. The Heart Of Budapest......Mantovani & His Orchestra

         5. Sky Liner

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra--Peter Dawson--Anita O'Day & Her Orchestra--Anne Shelton--Albert Sandler & His Orchestra--Wingates Temperance Prize Band


Let's hope when you are in the land of nod waltzing and dreaming you wont jump when the soldiers come marching by rockin' and rolling !! 

1. Forgotten Dreams......Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra
2. It's Not For Me To Say......Cyril Stapleton & His Orchestra
3. Auld Lang Syne.....Peter Dawson
4. The Miners Dream Of Home......Peter Dawson
5. Rock And Roll Blues......Anita O'Day & Her Orchestra
6. Lover Come Back To Me.....Anita O'Day & Her Orchestra
7. Lay Down Your Arms......Anne Shelton
8. Daydreams......Anne Shelton
9. The Merry Widow Waltz......Albert Sandler & His Orchestra
10. Villa......Albert Sandler & His Orchestra
11. Patience....Selections...Part 1......Wingates Temperance Prize Band
11. Patience....Selections...Part 2......Wingates Temperance Prize Band

Cyril Stapleton (31 December 1914 – 25 February 1974) was an English violinist and jazz bandleader.
 In 1947, he recreated his band, and quickly won slots on the BBC; among the singers he accompanied were Dick James and Frank Sinatra. As leader of the BBC Show Band, Stapleton became a fixture on the English musical scene, broadcast across the nation throughout the mid-1950s. Players in the ensemble who went on to gain a profile in their own right included Bert Weedon, Bill McGuffie, Tommy Whittle, and Matt Monro.
In 1957, the BBC disbanded the Show Band, and Stapleton immediately reassembled his own group. He even managed two chart hits in the United States with the instrumental "The Italian Theme" (#25, 1956) and "The Children's Marching Song (Nick Nack Paddy Whack)" (#13, 1959). The latter record sold one million copies. Stapleton continued to tour and record into the 1970s; in 1965 he also became head of A&R for Pye Records.


Anita Belle Colton (October 18, 1919 – November 23, 2006), known professionally as Anita O'Day, was an American jazz singer and self proclaimed “song stylist” widely admired for her sense of rhythm and dynamics, and her early big band appearances that shattered the traditional image of the "girl singer". Refusing to pander to any female stereotype, O'Day presented herself as a "hip" jazz musician, wearing a band jacket and skirt as opposed to an evening gown. She changed her surname from Colton to O'Day, pig Latin for "dough", slang for money.

          6. Lover Come Back To Me

Sunday, 9 April 2023

Jimmy Parkinson--Troise & His Mandoliers--Peter Sellers--Peter Dawson--Vera Lynn--Central Band Of The Royal Air Force


 Enjoy this selection of diverse musical tastes !!

1. The Great Pretender......Jimmy Parkinson
2. Hand In Hand......Jimmy Parkinson
3. Nights Of Gladness Waltz......Troise & His Mandoliers
4. Destiny Waltz......Troise & His Mandoliers
5. Any Old Iron......Peter Sellers
6. Boiled Bananas And Carrots......Peter Sellers
7. On The Road To Mandalay......Peter Dawson
8. Sylvia......Peter Dawson
9. Yours......Vera Lynn
10. We Both Told A Lie......Vera Lynn
11. The Dam Busters March......Central Band Of The Royal Air Force
12. Lilliburlero......Central Band Of The Royal Air Force
 
Peter Sellers CBE (born Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English actor and comedian. He first came to prominence performing in the BBC Radio comedy series The Goon Show, featured on a number of hit comic songs and became known to a worldwide audience through his many film roles, among them Chief Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther series........During the early 1950s, Sellers, along with Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine, took part in the successful radio series The Goon Show, which ended in 1960.

The Central Band of the Royal Air Force is an RAF regular band and is part of Royal Air Force Music Services. The motto of the band is Aere Invicti (Latin for "Invincible with the Brass").The Central Band of the RAF was formed in 1920, shortly after the RAF had been formed in 1918. Their version of the theme from the Dam Busters reached No. 18 in October 1955, spending one week in the UK Top 20.The band has given performances on BBC Radio 2's Friday Night is Music Night in October 2010 and, to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of the RAF, in April 2018.

          11. The Dam Busters March

Tuesday, 3 January 2023

Two Cities Symphony Orchestra--Kay Starr--Peter Dawson--Sammy Davis--Anne Welch & Norton Collyer & Victor Conway


 Two Columbia Two Capitol Two HMV Two Brunswick & Four Decca...starts 2023 off !! plus no info ! on the Orchestra and the trio of singers on Decca !

1. The Way To The Stars. Part One......Two Cities Symphony Orchestra
2. The Way To The Stars. Part Two......Two Cities Symphony Orchestra
3. If You Love Me......Kay Starr
4. The Man Upstairs......Kay Starr
5. Phil The Fluter's Ball.......Peter Dawson
6. The Mountains O' Mourne......Peter Dawson
7. Frankie And Johnny......Sammy Davis
8. Circus......Sammy Davis
9. The Maid Of The Mountains.Vocal Gems. Part 1..Anne Welch-Norton Collyer-Victor Conway
10.The Maid Of The Mountains.Vocal Gems. Part 2..Anne Welch-Norton Collyer-Victor Conway

        5. Phil The Fluter's Ball