My old man was actually proud to have served time in the same 'reform school' as Russ Conway, at Heswall, on Wirral, though they never met, as Russ was 11 years older, and was there years before my old man's 'visit'! 🤣
Absolutely LOVE Russ Conway's talent - here he seems so uncomfortable, ill-at-ease and his 'look' at/to the band toward the end of the piece is so freighted with angst. He's clearly delighted when it's over - I read he had a lifetime aversion to public performance, extreme stage nerves; 'likely never intended or expected his musical ability to turn out to be such a burden. 'Likely he was concerned at potentially 'disappointing' his audience with either mistakes or a let-down from the radio-driven 'hype'. He was a private fellow with some complications (for the era) and emotional baggage before that was a 'thing'. The tone on this piano-video is very plain/standard as the instrument has clearly NOT been tinkered with to obtain the famous Conway sound; his playing is, however, exactly 'right' yet illustrates the difference between his public performances and his recorded output. Frankly, though charming and handsome indeed (to look at), he's obviously not a natural stage performer at all - he was in his twilight on this (now awful-looking) programme - I recall watching these as a child in the 70's. The fact that they actually ran the closing/opening credits over his performance is artistically criminal (IMHO). A British entertainment 'institution' indeed (whatever that's supposed to convey) but for me, best heard on audio - for his and ours sake. A star who never sought the limelight. Thank you Russ/Sir for your inimitable and unique contribution to our happiness (H.M. Queen Mother's favourite entertainer!)
I see that someone has stated that the name of this song is "Bordello." I can't find anything about it on the internet. I would love to get the sheet music for this. Can anyone provide more information??? Thanks! I love this song
The name of the song is indeed Bordello. From what I can see it is from a musical with the same name and composed by Al Frisch. Russ Conway released it as a single in 1974. 13 years too late, but anyway…
There's a lot of propaganda hype about how bad the seventies were. A simpler time, where people cared more and the social context was valued more. Russ Conway was a great entertainer of those times. In 2022, there's no need to be afraid of the seventies - everything was less costly.
Russ Conway was brilliant. But why do audiences feel the need to drown out the skill of tatalented musician, with moronic, off time clapping? It happens so often - puts me off watching live performances completely.
My old man was actually proud to have served time in the same 'reform school' as Russ Conway, at Heswall, on Wirral, though they never met, as Russ was 11 years older, and was there years before my old man's 'visit'! 🤣
Took me back 59 years my first piano lessons in Leslie
Amazing.....Absolutely stunning man.....🙂
Absolutely LOVE Russ Conway's talent - here he seems so uncomfortable, ill-at-ease and his 'look' at/to the band toward the end of the piece is so freighted with angst. He's clearly delighted when it's over - I read he had a lifetime aversion to public performance, extreme stage nerves; 'likely never intended or expected his musical ability to turn out to be such a burden. 'Likely he was concerned at potentially 'disappointing' his audience with either mistakes or a let-down from the radio-driven 'hype'. He was a private fellow with some complications (for the era) and emotional baggage before that was a 'thing'. The tone on this piano-video is very plain/standard as the instrument has clearly NOT been tinkered with to obtain the famous Conway sound; his playing is, however, exactly 'right' yet illustrates the difference between his public performances and his recorded output. Frankly, though charming and handsome indeed (to look at), he's obviously not a natural stage performer at all - he was in his twilight on this (now awful-looking) programme - I recall watching these as a child in the 70's. The fact that they actually ran the closing/opening credits over his performance is artistically criminal (IMHO). A British entertainment 'institution' indeed (whatever that's supposed to convey) but for me, best heard on audio - for his and ours sake. A star who never sought the limelight. Thank you Russ/Sir for your inimitable and unique contribution to our happiness (H.M. Queen Mother's favourite entertainer!)
Great
Just love this - inimitable style.
Russ was SO fit! I LOVED the way he used to get up at the end of playing - very virile-looking man. Thanks for this trip down Memory Lane!
Fantastic!
He escuchado a muchos pianistas y me atrevo a decir que Russ Conway es el mejor.
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Great times
Very good...
er is maar een die zo speelt en ja ik hoorde het spel van hem heel graag en nog steeds gr Lies
I see that someone has stated that the name of this song is "Bordello." I can't find anything about it on the internet. I would love to get the sheet music for this. Can anyone provide more information??? Thanks! I love this song
"Bordello" is an Italian word meaning "brothel"!!! Sorry
The name of the song is indeed Bordello. From what I can see it is from a musical with the same name and composed by Al Frisch. Russ Conway released it as a single in 1974.
13 years too late, but anyway…
There's a lot of propaganda hype about how bad the seventies were. A simpler time, where people cared more and the social context was valued more. Russ Conway was a great entertainer of those times. In 2022, there's no need to be afraid of the seventies - everything was less costly.
Russ looked SO dishy here! (mmm...tasty!)
This song is very nice, does anyone know what's it called?
Does mike thompson not no who plays all his music he is brilliant
1.51 he looks very uncomfortable like I want to just get out of here
Russ Conway was brilliant. But why do audiences feel the need to drown out the skill of tatalented musician, with moronic, off time clapping? It happens so often - puts me off watching live performances completely.