Julie Andrews...The Lass With The Delicate Air.

Not a Peep from "Eliza" !!....just the clear English voice of Julie's

1. As I Went a Roaming
2. London Pride
3. The Floral Dance
4. These Precious Things
5. Where'er You Walk
6.  Pedro The Fisherman

1. Tally Ho
2. If my Songs Were Only Winged
3. The Lass With the Delicate Air 
4.  Canterbury Fair
5. To A Wild Rose
6. Oh The Days Of Kerry Dancing

 Julie Andrews was only 22 when she released this, her debut solo album. But she already had an extensive résumé as an entertainer that included recordings dating back ten years; numerous appearances on the London stage; two Broadway musicals, The Boy Friend and My Fair Lady; and two American TV movie musicals, High Tor and Cinderella. She might have been expected to sing show tunes on her own LP, but instead she harked back to her British music hall days as a child and assembled a collection of English folk songs and art songs.

     6. Pedro The Fisherman

Mario Lanza...On Broadway.

The golden voice of Mario Lanza getting away from his operatic songs and doing "Broadway"

Nice to hear Mario's versions of Show Tunes showing how he could sing popular songs as well as all the "Opera" Aria's.....and he does a great job on them !

          1. On The Street Where You Live

Film Encores...Mantovani & His Orchestra

Over the channel now to see what "goodies" bob has !!.....first a gentle set of instrumentals from the films....Loads of "Violins" which of course is "Mantovani's" signature !

      7. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

The World Of Lulu.

We now have a selection of singers from the 1960's....From JohnF

Thanks John nice to hear them again...and we must have Lulu's "Shout" as  the sound bite !!

      7. Shout

The Best Of Cilla Black.

Singles And tracks from Cilla's early recordings covering her years from 1963 to 1968...

     5. Its For You

The Best Of Manfred Mann.

Manfred Mann were an English-based rock band formed in London in 1962. They were named after their keyboardist Manfred Mann. The group had two lead vocalists: Paul Jones from 1962 to 1966 and Mike d'Abo from 1966 to 1969. Other members of various group line-ups were Mike Hugg, Mike Vickers, Dave Richmond, Tom McGuinness, Jack Bruce and Klaus Voormann.

      7. Oh No Not My Baby

When A Man Loves A Woman...Percy Sledge.

The definitive version of the title of this L/P will go down as a classic !!..and it has !!!

        3. Put A Little Lovin' On Me.

Frankie Vaughan At The London Palladium.

Ok now for a "live" performance from "The London Palladium"..hope you are all sitting comfortably and got a good seat....

Interesting to get an impression of just how popular Frankie Vaughan was at the height of his career. But the recording techniques were pretty brutal when he first appeared at the Palladium - he was also drowned out by the screaming fans. If you want a better idea of his fine singing voice listen to his early recordings .

This Was Recorded In 1959....

20 Scottish Favourites.

Another pleasant surprise and a very good compilation of songs....putting song titles 
 to some very familiar tunes that I think I might not be the only one outside Scotland that will know the tune but not the title !!!...Go on Folks give it a go and see how many of the titles you didn't know !!!

1. The Skye Boat Song...The Corries
2. Westering Home...Moira Anderson
3. Charlie Is My Darling...Robin Hall & Jimmy MacGregor
4. We've Only Just Began...Stuart Gilles
5. Twa Corbies...The Corries
6. My Love Is Like A Red Red Rose...Allan Bruce
7. The Road To The Isles...Moira Anderson
8. Tatties & Herring...Robin Hall & Jimmy MacGregor
9. Amanda...Stuart Gillies
10. Lewis Bridal Song...The Corries

1. These Are My Mountains...Moira Anderson
2. As I Came Doon The Canongate...Robin Hall & Jimmy Macgregor
3. The Road To Dundee...The Corries
4. For all We Know...Stuart Gillies
5. The Isle Of Mull...Moria Anderson
6. Where Are You Going My Bonnie Wee Lass...Robin Hall & Jimmy MacGregor
7. Annie Laurie...The Corries
8. There Goes My Heart...Stuart Gillies
9. Ye Banks And Bries...Moira Anderson
10. Will Ye No Come Back Again...Allan Bruce

         1. The Skye Boat Song 

         10. Lewis Bridal Song

20 Power Hits. VA

Here's a compilation from the 70's that was found with a few others in a battered old suitcase !!...the tracks are not perfect with plenty of "Snaps Crackles & Pops...I did try to get rid of the surface noise but the results sounded like the singers were singing in a tunnel so I left them as they are....maybe somebody who has a better programme than I have could perhaps clean them up and repost the link in the comments below !!!....there is about 4 L/P's that need this....so here's hoping !!!...there are some great songs on them not to be missed !!!

       8. I've Been Hurt

20 Golden Intrumentals.VA

A mixture of popular instrumentals that I guess were hits all over the world...nice to hear them again and all in one place !!!

      1. Music Box Dancer 

Live In Person...Lou Monte.

Not had a live performance for a while. so here we go !!

Lou Monte (born Louis Scaglione; April 2, 1917 – June 12, 1989) was an Italian American singer best known for a number of best-selling, Italian-themed novelty records which he recorded for both RCA Victor and Reprise Records in the late 1950s and early 1960s, most famously "Lazy Mary" (1958) and the 1962/63 million-selling US single "Pepino the Italian Mouse", plus the seasonal track "Dominick the Donkey". 

1. Just say I Love Her.

2. Darktown Strutters Ball.

3. Roman Guitar.

4. The Sheik Of Araby.

5. Lazy Mary.

6. Mama.

1. Eh Marie Eh Marie.

2. Mala Femmina.

3. Self-Portrait Of Loy Monte At Home.

4. Sixteen Tons.

5. When I Lost You.

6. Skinny Lena

      4. The Sheik Of Araby

Get Out Those Old Records...Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians.

First Post in 2026 slips back 85 years...so relax to the music of what was people's favourite's then !

Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians' Get Out Those Old Records

The album "Get Out Those Old Records (1941-1950)" by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians is a compilation of the band's classic hits and recordings from the years 1941 to 1950. This album captures the essence of Lombardo's unique sweet jazz style and the band's popularity during that era. 

The lead singer for Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians from 1940 onwards was Kenny Gardner. He was a tenor vocalist who sang on many of their signature hits.

       20. Get Out Those Old Records

Diana Ross & The Supremes...20 Golden Greats.

20 tracks from the Tamla Motown Stable !..all the hits are there...difficult decision as what track to feature on the  player so gone for not a hit track !!!....great treat for all the "Diana Ross" & "The Supremes" fans !!!

1. Where Did Our Love Go
2. Baby Love
3. Come See About Me
4. Stop In The name Of Love
5. Back In My Arms Again
6. I Hear A Symphony
7. My World Is Empty Without You
8. Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart
9. You Can't Hurry Love
10. You Keep Me Hanging On

1. Love Is Here And Now Your Gone
2. The Happening
3. Reflections
4. In and Out Of love
5. Forever Came Today
6. Some Things You Never Get Used To
7. Love Child
8. I'm Livin' In Shame
9. No Matter What Sign You Are
10. Some Day We'll Be Together

      8. Love Is Like An Aching In My Heart

Music Of The 2000's.VA

A  change of pace now....Let the world catch up with you for about on hour !!

1. Dilemma.(Radio Edit)......Nelly feat Kelly Rowland

2. More Than A Woman.(Radio Edit)......Aaliyah

3. Foolish.(Mainstream Edit).....Ashanti

4. All The Things She Said......tA.T.u.

5. Cry Me A River......Justin Timberlake

6. Free Me......Emma Bunton

7. Dip It Low......Christina Milian

8. Baby Cakes.(Radio Edit).....3 Of A Kind

9. Some Girls......Rachel Stevens

10. Over And Over......Tim McGraw & Nelly

11. 1 Thing.(Radio Edit)......Amerie

12. 1,2 Step......Ciara feat Missy Elliott

13. Maneater.(Radio Edit).......Nelly Furtado

14. Smile.(Radio Edit)......Lily Allen

15. Me & U......Cassie

16. No U Hang Up......Shayne Ward

17. With Every Heartbeat.(Radio Edit)......Robyn feat Kleerup

18. The Way I Are......Timbaland feat D.O.E.Sabasti

19. American Boy.(Radio Edit)......Estelle feat Kanye West

20. Wearing My Rolex.(Radio Edit)......Wiley

21. Ready For The Floor.(Radio Edit)......Hot Chip

     8. Baby Cakes

        20. Wearing My Rolex

The Versatile Brenda Lee.

Here's an early Brenda courtesy of Luc !

       4. How Glad I Am

The Wonderful World Of De Los Rios.

Some great orchestral sounds now ! First track is a long one !!

But it sets the mood for what comes after !!

        9. Lullaby Of Broadway

Waterfalls...Paul McCartney

An unusual single from Paul that caught my ear !

1. Waterfall

2. Check My Machine 

   2. Check My Machine

The Lady In Red...Abbe Lane.

The Third Abbe Lane L/P (Album) ! the gal with the sultry voice !

1. In a little Spanish Town

2. Do It Again

3. No Good To Me

4. The Lady In Red

5. Ain't Misbehavin'

6. Breezin' Along With The Breeze

 

1. Your Driving Me Crazy

2. Femininity

3. All Of Me

4. I Get A Kick Out Of You

5. It's Been a Long Time

6. We're Not Children

Abbe Lane (born Abigail Francine Lassman; December 14, 1932) is an American singer and actress. Lane was known in the 1950s and 1960s for her revealing outfits and sultry style of performing. Her first marriage was as the fourth wife of Latin bandleader and musician Xavier Cugat, more than thirty years her senior.

    4. The Lady In Red