Great to see Payne on the BBC nightly schedule. Note the midnight transmission by Fultograph, a wireless photo process. Starting in 1932, a 30 minute television show followed sign-off.
what an amazing era. Each dance band had their own unique sound, and take the tune onto another level. Jack Payne's band I think is one of those, that goes to town with each song. First rate
Payne's band at that time can only be compared with Ambrose on HMV. That superbly warm, yet hard swinging sound easily surpasses anything made in the U.S in the same period. I absolutely love the Starita and Firman bands, but they don't have the same 'complete' sound that these twice as large bands have. I've stopped buying 78s because I don't have the money AND room for them, but this is my favourite period.
If the British product surpasses the US, it's probably because the US record industry was on the verge of collapse in 1931 and playing it very safe. Rhythmic intensity was losing out to the purely anodyne, and our music publishers more and more insisted on very plain arrangements that didn't even sell a song, only "demoed" it.
Thanks for all of the other superb uploads, anyway! My interest in Cigarette is because I'd like the PDO to play this tune, which is great fun and quite different from our other repertoire. All the best, Michael
TRACK TIMING: 00:09 [1] Sunshine and Shadows - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Val Rosing, vocal) 03:17 [2] Share My Umbrella - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Jack Payne, vocal) 06:09 [3] Lazy Day - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Jack Payne, vocal) 09:17 [4] Over The Blue - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Billy Scott-Coomber, vocal) 12:28 [5] Joey The Clown - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Billy Scott-Coomber, vocal with Jack Payne)
On "Joey the Clown", just before the last chorus, Jack Payne himself contributes a spoken piece, which emphasises the melancholy of the clown. A rather strange contribution to a dance record.
+Ian Blakesley Jack wasn't playing for dancers, but rather a listening public who were wanting entertainment. In that context, perhaps not particularly strange.
Did Lew Stone arrange for Payne too? Many of these numbers seem to have the unique Stone sound. If so, that man must have been really busy in the early 30s.
Only one of Jack's recordings is known to have been arranged by Lew Stone. Jack had his own arrangers. Do you subscribe to Memory Lane magazine? The latest issue has the first of four articles I've written on the history of Jack's BBC Dance Orchestra.
It's always about the music, instrumentation, and arranging for me... vocals are not my interest, and I especially hate this vocalist! LOL Expecially in "Sunshine & Shadows".
The band SOLD the tune then. All the singer did was demo it, unless he (always he) was really good. That changed in America for a few years, when records stopped trying to sell the tune and just demoed it. But then came the swing era.
Well, he sort of howls, doesn't he? Band vocalists weren't often picked for their ability to sing. I used to think Vaughan Monroe sounded as if had toothache.
wonderful selection as per usual..
How so far removed musically from our current era! That era produced so many tunes and orchestrations that just make the mind and delight reel!
Simply beautiful. I wish I could go back 1930
Sweet! The 30s music I've been collecting off UA-cam puts me in a good mood. Tuba bass always sounds jolly.
another example of wonderful music from an age for us to enjoy today
Great to see Payne on the BBC nightly schedule. Note the midnight transmission by Fultograph, a wireless photo process. Starting in 1932, a 30 minute television show followed sign-off.
WOW!!!! WHAT A SELECTION! I LOVE THESE!
'Lazy days' is just the best!!! - thanks so much for sharing!
You did a great job transferring these vintage 78's to video...Friends, Lloyd.
what an amazing era. Each dance band had their own unique sound, and take the tune onto another level. Jack Payne's band I think is one of those, that goes to town with each song. First rate
ITWAS MARVELOUS I LIVED AND ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. I AM NOW IN MY 90.S AND SO MISS IT ENJOY IT PLEASE ;
Payne's band at that time can only be compared with Ambrose on HMV. That superbly warm, yet hard swinging sound easily surpasses anything made in the U.S in the same period. I absolutely love the Starita and Firman bands, but they don't have the same 'complete' sound that these twice as large bands have. I've stopped buying 78s because I don't have the money AND room for them, but this is my favourite period.
If the British product surpasses the US, it's probably because the US record industry was on the verge of collapse in 1931 and playing it very safe. Rhythmic intensity was losing out to the purely anodyne, and our music publishers more and more insisted on very plain arrangements that didn't even sell a song, only "demoed" it.
Super excellent
Really Nice
なんて優しいメロディなんだろう！！ 聞き惚れるわ！！これから色々聞かせて下さい。
Can't read a word, but I am sure the sentiment is right there. Well doe, Keiji Kabuki.
A pleasure to listen to
Thanks for all of the other superb uploads, anyway! My interest in Cigarette is because I'd like the PDO to play this tune, which is great fun and quite different from our other repertoire. All the best, Michael
Thanks Jack: My Brain just loved these.
I don't really have the space either! Keep visiting as there is a lot more to come!
Fantastic
TRACK TIMING:
00:09 [1] Sunshine and Shadows - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Val Rosing, vocal)
03:17 [2] Share My Umbrella - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Jack Payne, vocal)
06:09 [3] Lazy Day - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Jack Payne, vocal)
09:17 [4] Over The Blue - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Billy Scott-Coomber, vocal)
12:28 [5] Joey The Clown - Jack Payne & His BBC Dance Orchestra (Billy Scott-Coomber, vocal with Jack Payne)
muito obrigado, Antonio
On "Joey the Clown", just before the last chorus, Jack Payne himself contributes a spoken piece, which emphasises the melancholy of the clown. A rather strange contribution to a dance record.
+Ian Blakesley Jack wasn't playing for dancers, but rather a listening public who were wanting entertainment. In that context, perhaps not particularly strange.
Thanks again.
0:08 Sunshine and Shadows
3:17 Share My Umbrella
6:09 Lazy Day
9:16 Over The Blue
12:28 Joey The Clown
Thankyou for making this post selective! Now I can go straight to the song I want to enjoy! Nice of you!
"Songs The Bonzos Taught Us"
Very good
sao lindos uma cultura mundial que a humanidade perdeu a memoria parabens
I came across 4-5 old hmv records,jack Payne and orchestra, are they worth much,in good nick,what years do they date from
Brain requested again;
Thanks.
Hey! What's musical life without a little Payne?
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I'm afraid I don't have that title in my collection.
Great sound as always, thanks! Lovely sides, all unknown to me. Don't suppose you can post Jack Payne's Columbia of "Cigarette"?
6:22
Did Lew Stone arrange for Payne too? Many of these numbers seem to have the unique Stone sound. If so, that man must have been really busy in the early 30s.
Only one of Jack's recordings is known to have been arranged by Lew Stone. Jack had his own arrangers. Do you subscribe to Memory Lane magazine? The latest issue has the first of four articles I've written on the history of Jack's BBC Dance Orchestra.
A bit too much bass, and too little treble. Otherwise good!
It's always about the music, instrumentation, and arranging for me... vocals are not my interest, and I especially hate this vocalist! LOL Expecially in "Sunshine & Shadows".
For me is different i love english vocalist of the 20s and 30s their voice is so sweet and the their accent is very nostalgic
I'd rather hear fingernails on a blackboard! LOL
Why? Their voice so nostalgic and romantic , it s awesome to hear someone who sang 90 Years ago
The band SOLD the tune then. All the singer did was demo it, unless he (always he) was really good. That changed in America for a few years, when records stopped trying to sell the tune and just demoed it. But then came the swing era.
Well, he sort of howls, doesn't he? Band vocalists weren't often picked for their ability to sing. I used to think Vaughan Monroe sounded as if had toothache.
Very good