Jul 15, 2020
We like Lorrae Desmond on Forgotten songs so we have a couple from her from the mid 50's. Brilliant voice, unjustly neglected. Paula Green and her Orchestra from the late 40's. Known primarily as a big band singer she recorded a few songs with her own orchestra at this time. Josephine Bradley plays 'What do you think those Ruby red lips were made for' in strict tempo. One of only a few British female band leaders she was a rival to Victor Sylvester. We are upping the tempo next with a crazy track from Winifred Atwill, ' Choo choo Samba. The Trinidadian born pianist was a prolific artist throughout the 50s. Jane Forrest sings her biggest hit 'Malaguena.' Great voice and song but who was Jane? Jill Day, singer and actress sings her biggest hit from 1957, 'I dreamed.' Frances Langford with the Jimmy Dorsey orchestra, 'Rap, tap on wood. She originally trained as a opera singer but began as a big band singer at the age 17. Long career. The Bell Sisters sing 'Bermuda, composed by one of the sisters Cynthia. As ever excellent orchestration from Henri Rene. Cabaret songs and singers, Lula Ziegler, from Denmark and from France, Lucienne Boyer and La Palma. Recorded between 1930 and 1933 in L'Empire theatre La Palma sings a Boyer composed song with an unusual brass accompaniment. 'Wang, Wang Blues.' I'm saying nothing! Its fun and sang with gusto by Terresa Brewer. Multi tracked Mary Ford sings 'In a lonesome Town' and Les Paul works his echoey guitar magic. What a finale!