David Jacobs collection with Matt.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:02 am

After listening to David's show tonight, which was running late due to the Diana concert finishing late, I listened to a little bit of Alan Titchmarsh's show from last week. He played one of my all time favourite instrumental's, the glorious "Theme from a Summer Place" a #1 for Percy Faith and his orchestra in the USA in the 60's

every time I hear this beautiful sound, I just sit daydreaming while listening to those fabulous string's and that gorgeous "tuba"

sounding instrument that pops in now and again. Truly sumptuous, and so very soothing

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 7:59 am

I really love that one too---it was a film theme, I believe, and although I cannot remember much about the film, that music is simply unforgettable.

john · Post by **john** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:29 pm

Andy Williams did a nice version of this.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:36 pm

Yes he did--sounded quite different with words, but very nice.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 5:48 pm

This was one song that should have stayed as an instrumental. The words don't add anything to it. Another is Canadian Sunset where I prefer the instrumental version over the one with words (again recorded by Andy Williams).

Now if I can only recall the tuba part.

When I get home tonight I'll search for my CD so I can hear the tuba. I didn't have time to listen to Alan Titchmarsh's Melodies For You last week and now it's been removed.

I guess it was pre-empted this week by the Diana concert.

Robert and everyone: The Percy Faith Orchestra recorded many albums with lush strings and interesting rhythms. Particularly excellent was the Jealousy album and his Christmas albums. I hope you own some of his other recordings in addition to the timeless Theme From A Summer Place.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Mon Jul 02, 2007 9:27 pm

Jeff, Alan Titchmarsh's show is still up, as I am listening to it at the moment. Look up presenters A-Z and it is still there

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:35 am

Thanks for the tip Robert.

This is not how I normally access the BBC radio programmes. I always select from the full list. And his name is not there, nor is Melodies For You. I hope he's still there tomorrow, so I can listen. I just finished listened to Jo Whiley's show from last Wednesday so I could hear Cherry Ghost in the Live Lounge. They were fabulous and sounded great live. Many artists get in the live lounge and shockingly cannot sing their own songs (e.g., Maroon5).

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 8:47 am

We have already discussed Jackie Rae on the forum ,( was married to Janette Scott, then divorced.) but we remember he made a very good recording of "A Summer Place" in 1960 and very popular it was too.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:09 pm

Currently listening to Alan Titchmarsh"s 24th of June programme. I didn't hear any tubas on Theme From "A Summer Place". Robert, I think you are referring to the French horn part towards the beginning. Later there is a soft trombone part. Both parts are background but pivotal to the song, which as you say is glorious.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:36 pm

Thanks for the information Jeff

I wrote the "Summer Place" post late at night (well in the early hours) so my mind was not ticking over properly

funnily enough today, I was racking my brain to think of the instrument, and guess what I came up with, yes French Horn - honestly- as it was obvious after I had thought about it.

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:48 pm

That's good you came up with French horn.

I gained a new appreciation of that instrument when I watched them closely at the Elgar concert at Royal Albert Hall.

I enjoyed the David Jacobs programme: especially Blossom Dearie, Arthur Prysock, and it was great to hear Frank Stallone on the radio. I bought his album of standards back in the 1990s (or late 1980s). It is a wonderful collection of ten songs. I'm surprised David has it in his collection. I still play it quite often.

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Wed Jul 04, 2007 8:25 am

And a perfect finish to the David Jacobs Collection with Dino and
" Goodnight Sweetheart " with orchestra conducted by Frank Sinatra.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:00 am

Matt is on now singing "This Is All I Ask"

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:20 pm

Do any of you recall David Jacobs raving about a production of Babes In Arms a few months ago? I thought he said it was in Chichester. I think my National Express coach stopped in Chichester on the way from Cheltenham to Heathrow. It seemed like a lovely old town and I was wondering if this was the same town that had the production of Babes In Arms.

jon · Post by **jon** » Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:16 am

Paul

Chcihester is known as one of the leading theatrical venues in the UK and holds an annual Festival of Theatre each year. The theatre there has had many distinguished patrons and directors including Sir Laurence Olivier. I stayed there for a few nights in a B and B a couple of years ago in the spring and very much enjoyed it. Worth a visit when you're next back in the UK.