Matt Monro Forum

Hi Everyone
Just had to sign up so I could say I heard My Kind of Girl by Matt Monro for the first time on Wogan on 29.9.08 and it was amazing (as I am sure you all know!)

Whilst checking out what cd's are still available I came across you guys so wanted to say hello ...so hi! My hubby is a part time musician and he has always said Matt was one of the greatest singers ever - so its surprising we dont actually have any of his music in our collection. This is being swiftly remedied as I have now sourced some to add to my Christmas wish list!!
Debbie

Welcome to the forum, Debbie. Very glad you have found the wonderful music of Matt Monro. You will be happy with any Matt Monro CD you find at a record store or online. I have many compilations and I love each of them. And then after you become familiar with the hits, I highly recommend the two CD set "The Rare Monro". It's a favourite of many of us. Another must are the EMI two-fers, especially The Late Late Show and These Years, and This Is The Life and Here's To My Lady. And now there are several live concerts available and DVDs too. They will all make perfect Christmas gifts.

(Is this our first reference to Christmas this year? Usually we start talking about it in July! )

Please don't mention Christmas yet welcome to the forum debbie, join in whenever you like

I agree with Jeff/Pauls Matt Monro recommendations for you to purchase, they are all amazing

Welcome to the forum Debbie. A special welcome as Debbie is our 300th member.
I'm sure all the recordings mentioned will be a welcome addition to your collection and soon become firm favourites.
Marian

Welcome also from me as well Debbie. "The Rare Monro" is a must have, plus the 3cd set "Matt at the Movies" is just as good. In fact, any Matt Monro cd is very highly recommended by us all.

A big welcome from me also Debbie--you will learn a lot about Matt and his music from this forum--plus all sorts of other bits and pieces

Welcome to the forum from me too, Debbie.

Great to welcome you to the Monro Maniacs forum Debbie. You obviously have good taste in music. Join in our conversations whenever you can.

Oooh what a lovely welcome!! Thank you everyone and thank you so much for all your wonderful suggestions. I dont think I can wait til Christmas now (sorry I have mentioned it again!!) I will be back on when I have made my first purchase and can chat with some knowledge (at the mo I think I only know Born Free and From Russia With Love!!) Still its lovely to think what treats I have waiting to be discovered!

Prepare to be amazed Debbie!
If you check out the discography from the home page you will be introduced to quite how many recordings Matt made, and every one a gem
Marian

My word Debbie---you have got a whole load of great listening ahead of you.

Well I am now listening to The Very Best of Matt Monro - courtesy of my daughter which was a very nice surprise!! I am going to have a look round the forum and see where I can jump in. I am realising I have heard a lot more of Matt than I thought I had - I am recognising his voice as well as a lot of these songs - cant believe I had forgotton I knew On Days Like These!!

A very good place to start--I expect there maybe a couple more familiar ones on there. Well done to to your daughter!!

Just jump in anywhere on the forum--there is always lots going on.

Apart from weekends........................................only kidding (well usually)

"Portrait of my Love" has just been played by Mr Wogan.
He described Matt as magnificent.