A Dozen for the Desert Island

jon · Post by **jon** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:44 am

Hi Marian

Yes, JM's version of "If Love Were All" is the only one I know (the one you sent me), so thanks for that. It would be nice to receive some more (rare) JM albums from you when you have the time - I haven't mentioned it recently as I didn't want to pester, but it would most definitely be appreciated.

Olivia Newton-John is a singer whose voice I've always liked. I believe she had a cancer scare quite recently but this may have blown over by now as I haven't heard any more about it. Don't know if she's still recording though.

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 12:29 pm

I am hoping to give up on my Treasurers job, with my Wi very soon--which will give me some much needed free time, to catch up on various jobs-including copying my Lp's.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:45 am

Alas, I cannot choose 12 songs for the desert island, I near to admitting defeat and will have to be shipwrecked empty handed.
Everytime I think i've got 12 songs, another one (hundred) pop into my head.

I wish this post had never been listed!
It's driving me insaine!!!!

mariana44 · Post by **mariana44** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:47 am

We've all been there Gray--it's not easy !!

Just be stong and resolute and you will get there--don't give up!

Lena & Harry Smith · Post by **Lena & Harry Smith** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 11:05 am

Don't give up Tommy Atkins Be A Stout Fellow Chin Up Cheerio Carry On.

We know exactly what you mean Gray. We keep finding songs that we can't believe that we left out.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:50 pm

I do know one song for sure.
It is a song I was introduced to by Marian (from Reading) and for this I will be eternally grateful.

It is a simple song that is sang so majestically I am struggling to think of another vocalist who could of brought as much 'to the party'.
Toward the end of the song there is a line that is heartbreaking, a phrase sang with such emotion, it reminds me of a restrained explosion.

The song is: If There Ever Is A Next Time by Matt Monro.

That would be a must take.
1 down, 11 to go!

john · Post by **john** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 9:06 pm

Well, it's a start, Gray.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Fri Nov 07, 2008 7:25 am

"From little acorns..."

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:44 pm

ROBERT M. wrote:OK, here's my bakers dozen

Portrait of My Love
MATT MONRO

Read em and Weep
MEAT LOAF

Softly as I Leave You
MATT MONRO

If I Had You
THE KORGIS

Walk Away
MATT MONRO

Rainbow Valley
LOVE AFFAIR

I'm in the Mood For Love
FRANCES LANGFORD

Maria
MATT MONRO

Why
ANTHONY NEWLEY

So Many Memories
FRANCES LANGFORD

Headlights On the Parade
BLUE NILE

Where In the World
MATT MONRO

Si
GIGLIOLA CINQUETTI

My absolute favourite..............if push comes to shove, is.................Matts truly amazing rendition of MARIA. Matt put's everything into this song, amazing breath control and just sings the song with an awesome style. The song shows just how magical Matt's voice is singing ballads

What about a Strauss waltz, Robert? I was expecting you'd take at least one.

If you were allowed to take one for free, which would it be? I would choose Vienna Life.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:18 am

That's a hard one Jeff, but if I had to choose two

I would choose Tales From the Vienna Woods and Roses From the South

paul jh · Post by **paul jh** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:28 am

Those are both wonderful, Robert. I also love Emperor Waltz, Voices of Spring, the Fledermaus Waltzes, and you can never get tired of The Blue Danube.

I seemed to have missed Gray's dozen. Was it included on a previous page? I know he mentioned If There Ever Is A Next Time, but then later mentioned another Matt Monro song, but I'd like to see the full dozen.

And it's time for a decision John on your ultimate song. Tomorrow when you sit in the sunshine with your tea, perhaps you can decide.

ROBERT M. · Post by **ROBERT M.** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:03 am

It's going to pour down tomorrow Jeff, but john might decide to wash his hair outdoors for a change

Gray has yet to give his dozen Jeff............................yawn (oh why are we waiting) as the song goes.........................

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 7:38 am

Robert, thats sooooo funny.
I just like to keep everyone is suspenders!

john · Post by **john** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:15 am

Raining here today Paul, so no tea outside today, off to work in a few minutes anyhow.

Gray · Post by **Gray** » Fri Nov 21, 2008 7:55 am

Hi All

After much wailing and knashing of teeth, I have finally come up with a list of 12 for a desert island.
But I aren't happy about it and may change it again in about 10 minutes time.

1) If There Ever Is A Next Time - Matt Monro (Matt at his most expressive)
2) If I Can Dream - Elvis Presley (Elvis proving he still had it with this knockout comeback song)
3) In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Frank Sinatra (Captures unrequented love perfectly)
4) September Song - Nat King Cole / Matt Monro (impossible for me to seperate the two artists )
5) Love Train - The O'Jays (in case anybody wants to boogie with me!)

6) Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On (one can live in hope)
7) My Whole World Ended - David Ruffin (what a singer, what a fantastic arrangement)
8 I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklyn (If only for the piano intro)
9) Mother Natures Son - The Beatles (to prove music can be as delicate as a flower yet still move mountains)
10) 9th Symphony - Ode To Joy - Beethoven (A gift from God)
11) Soon We'll Be Found - Sia (My favourite song of 2008)
12) Jesus Christ Superstar - from the movie soundtrack (so energetic and to remind me of the many hours I've sat in a darkened room watching flickering images on a wall)
and as I'm going, I can take...
13) Jesamine - by me!

(to remind me I can do things!)