Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Five years in the making it delivers exactly what it says on the cover. Stored in the vaults of EMI and the BBC for more than four decades this sees 50 + wonderful new tracks as well as a smattering of unearthed jingles that Matt recorded for some of the most prestigious products of the day.
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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by mike » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:44 pm

Well, I haven't had as much time as I'd like so far for listening to the CD. I'm now half way through CD1. I like the different arrangement of You're Sensational.

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by bigdipper » Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:50 pm

ITS VERY GOOD KARL ,THINK ILL HAVE ANOTHER LISTEN AFTER THE NEWS :lol: :D

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by mike » Tue Aug 14, 2012 9:19 pm

I like that version of No One Will Ever Know. Lovely.

What a shame about Maria, with the English vocal hiding in the background. The Spanish vocal by Matt is fab.

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Post by john » Tue Aug 14, 2012 10:13 pm

Well, I started with disc 2, the main reason is that 2 songs that were played at the 2nd Fans Reunited in 2007 are on this disc, "Time To Go" and "Oh My Child" and couldn't wait until I heard these again, well, I had to wait 5 years I suppose :D :D but so worth the wait. Outstanding! Also I love "one Last Try" and "The World I Used To Know", and it is so great to hear the full english version of "If You Go Away", plus another 2 tracks from the Alguien Canto Lp also recorded in english. Another brilliant track is "How Can I Live Without Your Love". Also an alternative version of "Didn't We", which I actually prefer to the LP version, I think this is the version used on Matt Jnr's duet album. Very nice to have"Ten Out Of Ten", "Choose" and "Beautiful Beautiful" in prestige form from the "Song For Europe" ep as well. Super spanish versions of "Maria" and "For Once In My Life", and really enjoyed the songs from the 1961 radio shows. The alternative version of "Once In Every Long and Lonely While" is lovely too, always loved this song. Alternative versions of the lovely "Two People" and "Pretty Polly" are also included, forgot to mention "Let's Find An Island", which is beautiful too. :)
Finishing off with some great jingles and the sketch from The Kenny Everett radio show will mkae you laugh out loud. :lol:
Excellent sleeve notes from Michele as always, and very detailed list of the songs, great cover too.
Michele and Richard, you have surpassed yourselves as always, many thanks for all your hard work, it has been well worth the wait. :D
My review of disc 1 will follow tomorrow night. :D

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Post by mariana44 » Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:20 pm

John--or someone--please start a new thread for these reviews-it will be much easier for everyone. thanks .
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Post by mariana44 » Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:22 pm

Plus what about "Younger than Springtime" and "the Folks who live on the Hill"---I think they were on disc 2!!
Mariana

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Post by karl » Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:33 pm

Marian(a) we can let YOU review those tracks when your cd arrives!!!! :)

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by karl » Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:35 pm

I see the tracks have been removed - GOOD!

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Post by LindyG » Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:49 pm

john wrote:Well, I started with disc 2.... :D
Dear John,
I had decided that I was going to avoid reading reviews, and wait till I get it and hear with virgin ears (can I say that?) :lol:
but I peeked and read your review of Disc 2 and I'm glad I did! Thanks for all the beautiful details, just enough to make those of us who are still waiting for our "Golden Ticket" even more excited. Happy listening to you and to Everyone!
We celebrate the Great Matt Monro!

Mariana is so cute, asking you for reviews of her most wanted songs! :D

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by LindyG » Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:55 pm

mike wrote:I like that version of No One Will Ever Know. Lovely.
An alternate version of "No One Will Ever Know", Mike?

The one we already have is a MASTERPIECE.
Now two?
Oh Boy!

I wish the Whole World could hear either version.

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by ROBERT M. » Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:08 am

No sign of my copy yet :!:
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by john » Wed Aug 15, 2012 7:23 am

Marian, I made a new thread for this, and yes those 2 songs you mentioned are part of the 1961 radio shows, ...you will love them. :D

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by Marian » Wed Aug 15, 2012 9:20 am

I'm hoping my comes today. In the maintime I enjoyed your reviews on the review thread John. :D

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by mariana44 » Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:32 am

Everyone seems to be so excited about this collection-I cannot wait for mine to arrive.
Mariana

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Re: Matt Uncovered: The Rarer Monro - Date Set

Post by Marian » Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:25 pm

Mine just arrived!!! :D :D

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