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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:28 pm

It was my brother who first saw Shirley Mike and as far as we remember she had been singing at the Astor Club in London's West End and he had heard of her appearing in a show with Al Read who was a popular comedian at that time, but it was this amazing Seventeen Year old Shirley that was the star of the show. :lol: :lol:
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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:37 pm

Oh Mein Papa another popular one of Eddie Calvert's Robert. This was the first instrumental recording to be awarded a gold disc.
He emigrated to South Africa in the Sixties and died in 1978 at the age of 56.
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Post by john » Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:05 am

I also love Eddie's "John and Julie" from the film of the same name, I remember seeing it many years ago, about 2 young children who run away from home to see the Queen's coronation, they don't make films like that anymore. :cry:
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Post by john » Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:06 am

Talking of "Oh Mein Papa", Roger Whittaker did a great version of this song, featuring on one of his live in concert videos. :)
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Post by john » Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:21 pm

Been listening to an early Petula Clark album this evening, songs including "The Little Shoemaker" and "Cold, Cold Heart". A lot of these songs I have never heard before, a bargain as well at £2.50 at a local market cd stall! :D
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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:47 pm

There's a great 2 CD set of Petula's that include both these songs and many others John, on www.hasmick.co.uk
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Post by Marian » Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:47 pm

I remember "The Little Shoemaker" well John. :lol: In fact I have an old 78 with it on. I think it was the B side. Can't really recall the A side, though I've a feeling it was a song called "Romance in Rome". :lol: :lol:
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Post by john » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:18 am

Thanks for that link Lena and Harry.
I have a 4cd box set of Petulas's called "Meet me in Battersea Park" I got about 4 years ago, and do you know, I have never played it yet, I don't know why, I guess I never wanted to break the seal! :roll: :lol:
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Post by john » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:20 am

"The Little Shoemaker" is a great song Marian, this is one that I have heard before. :)
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Streisand live

Post by Terence Lee » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:45 am

Hi Marian

Have you played disc 2 of the live Streisand CDs?
What is your opinion of Unusual Way, taken from Maury Yeston's Fellini-inspired show, Nine?

If ever a song was written for Johnny Mathis, this is it. Do you agree?
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Post by Marian » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:09 pm

Marian is away on holiday at the moment Terence. :lol: I'm sure she'll get back to you on her return.

Marian :wink:
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Post by Terence Lee » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:54 pm

Thanks Marian. Will wait patiently for her feedback.

Amazon UK shipped out my Dame Shirley Bassey CD today 2 days ahead of the street date. Can't wait!
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Post by ROBERT M. » Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:56 pm

I too have a Petula Clark 4 CD set john.............................still wrapped and unplayed :wink: :lol:
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(
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Post by ROBERT M. » Sat Jun 23, 2007 9:59 pm

Listening to the "Summer Holiday" soundtrack tonight.......................such a bit hit in 1963, our mum and dad took us all to the cimema to watch the film at the time, the whole soundtrack is underated :wink: :D
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(
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Post by john » Sat Jun 23, 2007 10:02 pm

We'll have to have a race Robert to see who opens their Pet Clark box set first! :lol: :lol: :wink:
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