Description:
The American presence in London enlivened the musical scene and bore lasting dividends for up and coming British musicians. This compilation provides a snapshot of those halcyon days, when the West End of London was the centre of the entertainment world. Looking back, we can see that the golden age of British dance bands spanned but two decades, but those involved enjoyed it while it lasted, and if we choose to revel in the music now, who can blame us? |
 I'm Saving Saturday Night For You (a)
Our Bungalow Of Dreams (a)
Chilly Pom Pom Pee (a)
Parysia (a)
I Just Roll Along Having My Ups And Downs (a)
Sarah Jane (a)
Gee, It Must Be Love (a)
A Room With A View (b)
Try To Learn To Love (b)
I Know That My Baby Is Cheatin' On Me (b)
Then You Went (b)
I'm In The Market For You - Just Like In A Story Book - Always In All Ways - Beyond The Blue Horizon (b)
It's All Forgotten Now (c)
The Breeze (c)
She's Such A Comfort To Me (d)
Lovable And Sweet Theme Song: "Street Girl" (d)
Body And Soul (d)
Handsome Gigolo (d)
Miss Wonderful Theme Song: "Paris" (d)
"True" (d) |
Groups: a- Ray Starita & His Ambassadors Band; b- Al Starita & The Piccadilly Band; c- Van Phillips & His Band; d- The Four Bright Sparks Vocalists: Phil Arnold, Ted Brandt, Eddie Pola, Chorus, Florence Oldham, Betty Bolton, Eddie Grossbart, Sam Browne, Lou Abelardo, Jack Plant, Billy Milton, Harry Bentley |
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