The Ray Conniff version of "For all we know" is one of the most popular versions of that song---greatly due to the late Ray Moore who often played it, ans said quite openly how much he loved it, and I believe it was played at his funeral.
I personally, love the song, whoever sings it-and I think that is a great-but different-version.
ALAN TITCHMARSH ..MELODIES FOR YOU.
I'm listening to Alan Titchmarsh now. I'm on my third repeat of For All We Know. I love this new BBC iPlayer where you can go backwards and forwards!
I've never heard the Ray Conniff version of For All We Know. At first, I wasn't sure about it, because of how special the Matt Monro version is to me. But after three listens I love it too. It's the usual cheerful arrangement, but then there's a tenderness as well. I enjoy just about everything by Ray Conniff. Now I want to get the album that includes this song.
This song hasn't become as popular a standard in the US as it has in the UK.
I've never heard the Ray Conniff version of For All We Know. At first, I wasn't sure about it, because of how special the Matt Monro version is to me. But after three listens I love it too. It's the usual cheerful arrangement, but then there's a tenderness as well. I enjoy just about everything by Ray Conniff. Now I want to get the album that includes this song.
This song hasn't become as popular a standard in the US as it has in the UK.
Listened to Alan's programme again this Sunday. Not being a natural fan of Sinatra's, I have to admit I rather enjoyed Frank's recording of "Luck Be A Lady" and am even tempted to buy it, though I couldn't find it on any of the albums I looked at in zavvi or HMV yesterday. The playlist for the show on Radio 2's website strangely seems to differ in some respects from the actual music played; it doesn't, for example, mention the Karl Jenkins piece which he played (can't remember its title now, but it's been featured on TV adverts, for sure), and it even lists one or two pieces that I don't think Alan actually played, e.g. the aria "Recondita Armonia" from "Tosca".
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We have also noticed this on Two or Three occasions on Alan Titchmarsh's play list Jon.
In fact last week he played an instrumental version of Ketelby's "Sanctuary Of The Heart" that wasn't listed.
I requested this piece of music plus a question about Four weeks ago, and i've a feeling that there was a mix-up during those programmes.
In fact last week he played an instrumental version of Ketelby's "Sanctuary Of The Heart" that wasn't listed.
I requested this piece of music plus a question about Four weeks ago, and i've a feeling that there was a mix-up during those programmes.
Yes, the track listing often contains discrepancies; I think they cut selections for the news or time constrants.
I like the long selections. It's a perfect soundtrack for concentrating on work projects. I haven't listened to this week's programme, but regarding last week's programme:
Luck Be A Lady is one of Frank Sinatra's best. I think I like it because the song form isn't obvious.
Karl Jenkins's Palladio -- I wasn't sure whether the version he played was by the Britain's Got Talent group or some other ensemble.
One Alone from Desert Song -- I'm not familiar with the singer John Hanson.
The real find was Alan mentioning the Grange Park summer opera series. I researched it on the internet and it sounds fascinating. It appears to be somewhere near Winchester and requires significant withdrawal of life savings. Perhaps one day. Next year Norma is on the schedule.
Melodies For You has become a significant part of my week and I always seem to discover something new. Thanks Alan!
I like the long selections. It's a perfect soundtrack for concentrating on work projects. I haven't listened to this week's programme, but regarding last week's programme:
Luck Be A Lady is one of Frank Sinatra's best. I think I like it because the song form isn't obvious.
Karl Jenkins's Palladio -- I wasn't sure whether the version he played was by the Britain's Got Talent group or some other ensemble.
One Alone from Desert Song -- I'm not familiar with the singer John Hanson.
The real find was Alan mentioning the Grange Park summer opera series. I researched it on the internet and it sounds fascinating. It appears to be somewhere near Winchester and requires significant withdrawal of life savings. Perhaps one day. Next year Norma is on the schedule.
Melodies For You has become a significant part of my week and I always seem to discover something new. Thanks Alan!
Here's a little info about John Hanson for you Paul, from Wikipedia, 
John Hanson (August 31, 1922 - December 3, 1998) was a Canadian singer and actor who starred in several West End musicals during the 1950s and 1960s.
Born in Oshawa of English parents, he was educated at Dumfries Academy in Dumfries in South West Scotland.
Hanson was most famous for his role as the "Red Shadow", the hero of the musical The Desert Song, which enjoyed a record-breaking revival at the Drury Lane Theatre in 1967.
He also appeared in the 1973 Christmas Special of the BBC's Morecambe and Wise Show in which he sung 'Stout-Hearted Men'.
Marian
John Hanson (August 31, 1922 - December 3, 1998) was a Canadian singer and actor who starred in several West End musicals during the 1950s and 1960s.
Born in Oshawa of English parents, he was educated at Dumfries Academy in Dumfries in South West Scotland.
Hanson was most famous for his role as the "Red Shadow", the hero of the musical The Desert Song, which enjoyed a record-breaking revival at the Drury Lane Theatre in 1967.
He also appeared in the 1973 Christmas Special of the BBC's Morecambe and Wise Show in which he sung 'Stout-Hearted Men'.
Marian
Hi Paul
I like your cynical comment about attendance at Grange Park Opera involving significant withdrawal of life savings. A similar festival is run by Garsington Opera, which is located somewhere near Oxford. Never been myself but it's much the same kind of thing. As a cheaper alternative, you may be interested to know that the Royal Opera House Covent Garden is showing some of its productions in cinemas across Britain this summer, including at the Empire Leicester Square. "Carmen" is being shown on 24/25 August, and then "Don Giovanni" on 8 September. I guess this is part of their drive for inclusiveness and an attempt to reach a new audience. Like others before it, though, I doubt if it will achieve much.
I like your cynical comment about attendance at Grange Park Opera involving significant withdrawal of life savings. A similar festival is run by Garsington Opera, which is located somewhere near Oxford. Never been myself but it's much the same kind of thing. As a cheaper alternative, you may be interested to know that the Royal Opera House Covent Garden is showing some of its productions in cinemas across Britain this summer, including at the Empire Leicester Square. "Carmen" is being shown on 24/25 August, and then "Don Giovanni" on 8 September. I guess this is part of their drive for inclusiveness and an attempt to reach a new audience. Like others before it, though, I doubt if it will achieve much.