Matt Monro Forum

Sounds of the Sixties - BBC Radio 2 - right now.... - didn't even have time to use my usual green font.... On Days Like These...

Hi everyone, long time no wotsit! Like michduncg, I've gone all modern in the last month or so. Although having campaigned for a Matt Monro CD to be put on the juke box at my social club, I'm not only obliged to, but absolutely love putting on at least one track every time I walk in. But at home, a...

I tell you what is high praise, Paul - an American who regards Matt Monro in higher esteem than Frank Sinatra! I'm very impressed, but then you're an impressive chap anyway - still can't get over the fact that you came all the way from Maryland for the fan club meet. Wonderful to meet you, by the w...

This is true, but never mind - had a lovely time. The only thing I'm disappointed about is that I didn't have time to have a look at the Big Red Book, from Matt's 'This is Your Life'. But maybe this will only be the first 'Fans Reunited'? Well worth doing again anyway, if Michele's nerves can stand...

As I couldn't make the concert, and I think I live nearer than anyone else to the venue, I'm the first home to say thank you Michele for a wonderful afternoon. It was wonderful to put proper faces to names (I really must stick my mugshot on the forum sometime...) Lena and Harry, Marion, Angela, Edg...

lol I really must keep up with this website! I had no idea my listening to Stranger in Paradise would produce so much comment! I was, of course, being a sarcastic old bag - I regard the definitive version as the one done by one Matt Monro. I know there are many versions out there (and I'd forgotten...

Dear All, I've had a weird few months (when I haven't been here!) I've been listening to a huge amount of Syd Barrett (and who wouldn't be weird after listening to Syd for a few months???) and Gilbert O'Sullivan. Now there's a mixture for you. I'm currently listening to 'Stranger in Paradise', by s...