MATT MONRO DUET ON PETULA CLARK CD

Lee Wilkins · Post by **Lee Wilkins** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:37 am

Petula Clark's Duets CD (catalogue number VAR066791.2) released on 13 March 2007 contains a duet with Matt Monro. The track in question is called 'Fancy Meeting You Here' and is from a TV show of the 60s.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:11 pm

Thanks for that information Lee---considering it was released 2 weeks ago, I have seen no information on it at all--and the only place I could track it down to order was at Amazon. Sounds a great cd--lots of tracks-a few solo ones from Petula---great duet with Bobby Darin, which I downloaded ages ago--plus of course the duet with Matt--which I have not heard before. Disappoitingly no duet with Johnny Mathis which I thought might be included--never mind--lots more on there to enjoy !

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:27 pm

Yes, Looks like some nice duets, so we will order this one. HMV have the CD but no track listing.
Apparently Petula Clark is appearing at Two Warner Holiday centres in September, one at "Cricket St Thomas Somerset," a beautiful spot, and
At "Sinah Warren Hayling Island", we have had several fantastic holidays at this centre.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:48 pm

Strange that Petula and Matt are sharing a duet, as I remember (in the Singers Singer booklet I think) Petula saying that she didn't know Matt personally, but that she liked his voice, giving "Look For Small Pleasures" as an example

john · Post by **john** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:32 pm

Yes, I thought that as well Robert.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:23 pm

They did not have to be together to record a duet. Johnny Mathis did it with Barbara Dickson-separated by the Atlantic Ocean----I do not think that they ever met--plus of course Natalie Cole duetted with her dad after he had died--just as Matt Jr has done.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:44 am

If the song is from a TV show from the 60's, they probably did sing together at the time (I would assume), as technology in those days was far behind todays "hyper technology" making it near impossible I would guess to do a seperate duet

Frank Sinatra also did a full (not in the same room) duets album.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:21 am

Well--yes--that is probably right.

john · Post by **john** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:44 pm

I noticed Perry Como is also on this cd as well, plus Sascha Distel.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 6:42 pm

I've just bought a signed copy on ebay. I hope it's genuine, as it cost quite a bit!!

Marian

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:40 pm

These duets are never fully explained, well not each individual track isn't . Petula Clark hosted many shows on radio and television with several of the artistes on this CD, and so some may be the actual recorded performance. Others are studio recorded, particularly the one with Dusty Springfield for instance, Dusty's recording used was in 1974, and Petulas one in 2006.
As far as "Fancy Meeting You Again," with Matt, perhaps this is another song that is there to be discovered and remastered again, but there is a booklet with the Cd with something written about each artist or song from Petula.
Matt and Petula were often both the invited guests at special occasions. They were at the Keith Prowse 177 th Anniversary Party, and on at least Three other occasions were both taking part in the Starlight Dances at Harringay to raise money for The Organisation of Spastics.
Matt's recording of "Were Gonna Change" The World is one of Petula's favourite recordings.

This song "Fancy Meeting You Again" is known to us and is recorded by Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney.

john · Post by **john** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:50 pm

I think I will definitely be ordering this one anyway, I like all the artists Pet is duetting with.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:04 am

John, we will too. We were so disappointed with the first Sinatra duets album that somehow we were put off in more ways than one, but the progress made with modern technology since that first album, has warmed us more towards the idea particularly since the Cliff Richards duets album with Matt's "Let There Be Love" was in no doubt the best track on there.

Marian · Post by **Marian** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:49 am

I received my copy this morning, but haven't had chance to listen to it yet.

Marian

john · Post by **john** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:29 am

That was quick Marian, let us know what you think, I am sure it will be great though!