Roy Fox and his band (with vocals by Al Bowlly) play "When we're alone". Also known as the "Penthouse seranade". Recorded on the 13th April 1932 when Roy Fox was the resident band at the Monseigneur Restaurant in London. This disk is in E+ condition apart from an annoying rub mark at the 2 minute mark which sounds for a few turns. Enjoy!
Author: BigBandHeaven; Tags: roy fox al bowlly 1930 monseigneur
arrangement.Lew Stone joined the Savoy Havana Band that toured South Africa,the moved to chief arranger for Ambrose,after which he became painist/arranger for Roy Fox and eventually became leader of this band.Of all the British band leaders,Stone probably had the most individual talent.His relaxed leadership style made him popular with his musicians.In spite of no Al Bowlly,this wonderful bit of music shows off Stone's band at their very finest ... 1930s music/Lew Stone/Britsih dance bands ...
Author: davidglow3; Tags: 1930s music/Lew Stone/Britsih dance bands/Nostalgia
"The Bowlly Years - Megaphone to Microphone" Love Sinatra? Idolise Bing Crosby? Then turn back the clock and be enchanted by the unique sound of Al Bowlly. This crooner pioneered a sentimental style of vocal expression with a voice and sound that perfectly captured the era of the 30's. A story less known but equal in merit, Al Bowlly was Britain's very first pop icon. Damion Scarcella now brings Al's story to the stage in an evening of 1930's splendor. With over 40 songs, 'Megaphone to ...
Author: thebowllyyears; Tags: Al Bowlly Years Megaphone Microphone Frank Sinatra Bing Crosby 1930 crooner 30's Damion Scarcella South Africa London danceband music singing Very Thought of You Jermyn Street Lew Stone Ray Noble Fred Elizalde Cafe de Paris Anglais Dorchester Ritz BBC Radio Monseigneur Restaurant Club Rainbow Room New York America States NBC Paramount Blitz War
Roy Fox and his band play "Whispering". This is the 1931 recording which has the spoken introduction to the song by Roy Fox. This is a great rendition of what was this bands signature tune. The other side of this disk is equally good and has Al Bowlly doing the vocals on a very upbeat version of "You are my hearts delight" (Londonderry air). I will upload that side at some point.
Author: BigBandHeaven; Tags: roy fox whispering 1930s dance band
This wonderful record seems to be the ideal tempo to bring out the best of Al's vocal.A very smooth and elegant delivery with the Ray Noble Band playing in a stylish way.Not sure about the fast ending,but for me this is one of Al Bowlly's finest records with the Noble band
Author: davidglow3; Tags: Al Bowlly/Ray Noble/British dance bands/1930s
