Matt Monro Forum

Hi Friends,

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I'm very upbeat about the situation and will take the eventuality of the situation in my stride.

Hi Everbody, Just a update on the home front. Just been looking after elderly parents and my wonderful mother in law who is recovering from a fractured pelvis. My mother is being treated for lung cancer (second time),and my father has had shingles for a year now, and other complications with his eye...

Sorry about that Karl......He thought it hilarious!

I was listening to Radio 2 last night whilst on nightshift and the female presenter played Born Free about half three in the morning. She then relayed a story that she was in Great Yarmouth when she was around 7 years old. Matt was judging a donkey derby and a donkey left a message on the ground, an...

Great news Marian. We should all send you a file of our photographs from EMI or Richard helping you out with the forum file!

I worked with a singer called Michael De Havilland over 22 years ago in the States. Maybe John or Lena/Harry might shed some light on his connection with the family. My short term memory is getting worse.....good singer. Maybe linked with the aircraft manufacturer.

RIP Peter O'Toole. Two must films of his are The Lion in Winter and Murphy's War.

Richard your correct. 3rd September @ Abbey Road. My mistake as usual.

My wife bought me a book for my birthday last week, written by Jon Burlingame titled: "The Music of James Bond". A whole section covers the recording sessions of From Russia with Love at CTS Studios, London. Matt has several mentions, as well as Johnnie Spence. A great stocking filler for Christmas.

Hi All,

I was in Glasgow on Thursday night, but was invited out to dinner at The Grand Central Hotel. if it wasn't for that, I would of loved to have seen Petula. Smooth Radio was still advertising it right up to the day of the concert. Either way, I had to be up on Friday at 05:00 hours for work!!

I'm always working when these shows come on! However, I have seen Don Black several times at rare John Barry concerts at The Royal Albert Hall years ago. He used to mimic John's Yorkshire accent which was dire! John had a rich voice with years living in the States. His stories about the two of them ...

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Thanks to all your lovely comments on Niamhs 18th Birthday today.

Belated Birthday Wishes Harry. My daughter Niamh Orla turns 18 on Sunday 19th. She was approached by a Bridal firm two days ago to model for them on a regular basis. Her mum and I wish her all the best for the future.

Many thanks Karl.