Description:
British bandleader and pianist Percival Mackey makes his first appearance in Vocalion's dance band series, with A Tiny Flat Near Soho Square. A somewhat neglected figure of the British dance band era, Mackey did much for theatre music in the UK. During his career he was the musical director for many West End shows, and was one of the first to employ jazz and dance band musicians in those shows' pit orchestras. Mackey's love of the theatre and its music is reflected in this compilation, which features his recordings spanning from the mid 1920s to the early '30s. Mackey leads his band through an enchanting selection of tunes, many of which are from musicals. |
 I've Never Seen A Straight Banana
A Tiny Flat Near Soho Square (a)
While The Sahara Sleeps
Everything Will Happen For The Best (b)
Cross Your Heart (b)
Tie A String Around Your Finger (c)
I'm A Little Bit Fonder Of You (c)
Kiss Me Quick
A Cup Of Coffee, A Sandwich, And You
I've Found A Bud Among The Roses (d)
Cutie (d)
Oh! How I've Waited For You
Ukulele Lullaby
The Half Of It, Dearie, Blues (e)
I'd Rather Charleston With You (e)
John A' Dreams (f)
Might Have Kissed One Girl (f)
Who Cares? (g)
I Fell For You (g)
Let's Be Sentimental (h)
I Have No Words (h)
Song Of Happiness
This Is The Day Of Days
My Heart Is Where The Mohawk Flows Tonight
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From: a- Lido Lady; b- Queen High; c- Mercenary Mary; d- The Blue Kitten; e- Lady, Be Good; f- My Son John; g- Charlot's Masquerade; h- Little Tommy Tucker |
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