Recording dates

[nickthebottlewasher]

Please could somebody tell me the dates that Matt recorded "Alone Am I" and "Christmas Magic"? If possible, could you also tell me who wrote "Christmas Magic" and when, and also the date that Roy Budd wrote "Alone Am I"? I'm intending to play these two tracks in "Memory Lane" and would appreciate the information. Thank you so much for your help.

[Rmoore]

Hi Nick,

Christmas Magic was written by Mark Lawrence and first recorded in 1961 by Frankie Avalon.

Matt's recording was made for 'Pop-Pourri ‘61' – Saturday 2nd December 1961 - BBC Light Programme

If you are interested in recording dates and details may I recommend the Special Edition of Michele's Book which includes a book co written by Michele and I called 'Special Reserve'.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1848567057/ ... 8DJH093M3&

Here is what it says about Alone am I

Thursday 12th & Friday 13th January 1978
Cine-Tele Sound (CTS), 49-53 Kensington Gardens Square, Bayswater, London, W2
Produced, Arranged and Conducted by Roy Budd
Session Format: 24 Track

Alone Am I Tomorrow Never Comes - Cinephile CINCD 020

The first of two soundtrack recordings with composer and arranger Roy Budd. The song appeared on the film soundtrack but did not receive record release until 2000. Recorded for John Hill Productions.

Richard

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Hi Richard. Is The information on Christmas Magic ..The writer and date of recording in the Special Reserve.? The song was mentioned regarding the CD on the Biggers Recording Studio CD on page 11 but couldn't find anything else

[Rmoore]

Yes it's not part of the normal recording session section because it's a radio recording not made for record. You'll find the information in Part 7 – Live and Radio Recordings issued on Compact Disc.

The composer isn't included in the book though.

Richard

[Lena & Harry Smith]

Thanks very much for the info Richard.