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Debroy Somers:
Night Time Brings Sweet Dreams Of You |
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Dublin-born pianist, composer-arranger, multi-instrumentalist, lyricist and MC Debroy Somers (1890-1952) ranked among the top names of that Golden Age of British dance band music during the 30s: Jack Payne, Ambrose, Henry Hall, Lew Stone, Jack Hylton and so on. His was one of the first bands to broadcast, and he was the originator of the Savoy Orpeans prior to Carroll Gibbons’ leadership. There is no valid reason for his star to have waned and, if he is not such a household name nowadays, this CD programme shows that the hedonist spirit of the 30s shines out as much in his brand of happy music, as in any other bandleader’s.
Living Era fills a major gap in the nostalgia market with Night Time Brings Dreams Of You (Debroy Somers’ theme song). This offers a 76 minute sequence covering the full range of his many recordings: dance music of course, medleys from Irving Berlin waltzes to Dixieland, reminders of West End shows . . . Baritone sax-playing singer Dan Donovan was Somers’ featured vocalist, but other singers include Webster Booth and Sam Costa. |
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Night Time Brings Dreams of You
The Doll Dance {From "Hollywood Music Box Revue"}
A Red-Roofed Chalet
Carolina Moon
Ro-Ro-Rolling Along {From "Near the Rainbow's End"}
Elizabeth {From "Wonder Bar"}
Tell Me I'm Forgiven {From "Wonder Bar"}
Irving Berlin Waltz Songs [Medley]: What'll I Do? / Always / Marie
The Peanut Vendor (El Manisero)
Dixieland [Medley]: Introduction / Whistling Rufus / Alexander's Ragtime Band
The Night When Love Was Born
They All Start Whistling Mary
Isn't It Romantic? {From "Love Me Tonight"}
My Heart's to Let
Lover {From "Love Me Tonight"}
Lucky Break [Medley]: I'd Like to Know / Lucky Break / Turn-Turn-Turn
She Wore a Little Jacket of Blue
Mr. & Mrs. Is the Name {From "Love Me Tonight"}
West End Nights-Vocal Gems: Gay Deceivers Medley: You Are Me / Serenade / Stop Press! / You And The Night And The Music / Easter Parade
There's a New World {From "O-Kay for Sound"}
Goodnight, Lovely Little Lady {From "We're Not Dressing"}
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ASL - ASV Living Era |
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5616 |
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