1936 Vintage - British Dance Bands from the Golden Age

1936 Vintage - British Dance Bands of the Golden Age
1. JAY WILBUR AND HIS BAND
I Heard A Song In A Taxi - Vocal by Jack Cooper and Trio
Recorded in London c. 11th September 1936
2. THE CASANI CLUB ORCHESTRA directed by CHARLIE KUNZ
I Breathe On Windows - Vocal by George Barclay
Recorded in London late October 1936
3. THE BBC DANCE ORCHESTRA Directed by HENRY HALL
I Wanna Woo - Vocal by George Elrick
Arranged by Phil Cardew
Recorded in London on Saturday 18th July 1936
4. SYDNEY LIPTON AND HIS GROSVENOR HOUSE ORCHESTRA
Until Tomorrow - Vocal by Chips Chippendall
Arranged by Billy Munn
Recorded in London on Saturday 29th August 1936
5. HARRY ROY AND HIS BAND
Oh, My Goodness - Vocal by Harry Roy
Recorded in London on Tuesday 1st September 1936
6. MANTOVANI AND HIS TIPICA ORCHESTRA
The Dance Goes On - Vocal by George Barclay
Recorded in London on Thursday 24th September 1936
From the Golden Age of British Dance Bands comes a selection of six recordings from 1936. We start with the studio band directed by Jay Wilbur using a number of top musicians from the leading bands in London at that time. Then we head for Regent Street where the Casani Club Orchestra was resident under the direction of the American-born pianist Charlie Kunz. His regular male vocalist at the time was George Barclay, an Aberdonian whose services were also hired by Mantovani, witnessed by the last record. A stylish recording by the largest orchestra featured here, the BBC’s own dance band directed by the enormously popular Henry Hall, has a vocal by another Aberdeen-born singer (and drummer with the orchestra) George Elrick. Next stop is at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane where Sydney Lipton was the bandleader for so many years. Pianist Billy Munn, another Scot, arranged “Until Tomorrow” and his delightful playing contributes to the elegance of their rendition. Chips Chippendall steps out of the sax section to contribute the vocal refrain. Harry Roy, having recently left his highly successful residency at London’s May Fair Hotel, sings “Oh, My Goodness” in his own inimitable way, delighting his millions of loyal fans. Our selection ends with the brassless sound of Mantovani’s orchestra with a beautifully-played waltz.
Recorded in 1936 for the Rex, Columbia, Decca, and Parlophone labels, these recordings are long out-of-copyright. These sides have been remastered from original 78rpm discs by this user and are unique transfers. These cannot be copied or sold without the permission of Peter Wallace.

[@annglaister]

My absolute favourite Henry Hall song 😊😊😊❤❤

[@RaymondWWSimkins]

I am absolutely astounded by the quality of these marvellous recordings. Originals aired some 81 years ago (I was 9 years old and can still remember those days) sounding today as fresh as the day they were recorded is almost beyond belief. I can only say how fortunate we are to have among us those with the skills to enable us to enjoy these recordings and to thank them sincerely for making them available to us.

[@Panachord]

Raymond Simkins Thank you verý much for your comment. it is much appreciated.

[@mohammedjalloh7658]

Wow, that’s so cool that you remember that. Might be one of the oldest people on UA-cam

[@JonathanHolmesjazz]

Always appreciate hearing George Barclay sing!

[@Panachord]

Certainly one of the best vocalists of the time.

[@TheJasmine172]

Love this more than anything! Thank you for sharing! Panachord

[@mainaccount131]

Super excellent

[@pax41]

Thanks Peter, more from my favorite poster across the pond. I love your full sound and great selection. I look forward to many more from you sir.

[@Panachord]

A lot more to come. Just wish I had more time to share the recordings.

[@patrickdcyau]

TRACK TIMING:
00:07 [1] JAY WILBUR AND HIS BAND
I Heard A Song In A Taxi - Vocal by Jack Cooper and Trio
03:11 [2] THE CASANI CLUB ORCHESTRA directed by CHARLIE KUNZ
I Breathe On Windows - Vocal by George Barclay
05:58 [3] THE BBC DANCE ORCHESTRA Directed by HENRY HALL
I Wanna Woo - Vocal by George Elrick
08:47 [4] SYDNEY LIPTON AND HIS GROSVENOR HOUSE ORCHESTRA
Until Tomorrow - Vocal by Chips Chippendall
11:53 [5] HARRY ROY AND HIS BAND
Oh, My Goodness - Vocal by Harry Roy
14:58 [6] MANTOVANI AND HIS TIPICA ORCHESTRA
The Dance Goes On - Vocal by George Barclay

[@syncopeter]

I am fully in agreement with Bob. Peter, please keep up the good work because I\ve never heard any of the songs in this selection.

[@Panachord]

Some of these songs were very popular at the time in Britain, but they are rarely heard these days. "I Wanna Woo" I presume is an American song as only one other British band recorded it.

[@Trombonology]

A spectacular set from a classic year, in a superb sound. Mantovani closes things out very nicely.

[@Panachord]

Yes, the Mantovani recording fell into place nicely. I first thought of including the other side of this record, but I will certainly upload that at another time.

[@kingkandy]

Love it, thanks so much

[@TheRAFfc]

I tried to copy kunz, never could I used to play by ear, they called me a NAAFI Cowboy! LOL. Thanks for the memories. loved when on leave Dancng to them all. Locarno Streatham Hill and the Hammersmith Palais so wondrfull memories,

[@janettewalker3991]

This delightful selection is all new to me and greatly enjoyed - Particularly liked the vocals by George Barclay - pax41 is right, need to listen more than once.

[@Panachord]

Very pleased you like it.