Don Black on Radio 2

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by karl » Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:29 am

Christine Hampshire wrote:No Karl I haven't heard Jacks version but it can't be any better than Matt's.
You're obviously not familiar with the talent of JJ then?

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by ROBERT M. » Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:08 am

"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by karl » Wed Apr 04, 2018 6:26 pm

Is that the album version? It sounded different.

Also like PJ Proby's OTT version. :)

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by ROBERT M. » Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:11 am

I don't know if it is the album version or not :wink: ..............PJ Proby was on a radio station a few years ago explaining that even though such great singers as Matt Monro and Barbra Streisand have recorded "Somewhere" .........he was the only artist to have a hit with the song ............he does sing it a bit over the top especially when he sings the line "there's a place for UZ" :wink:
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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by karl » Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:49 am

ROBERT M. wrote:I don't know if it is the album version or not :wink: ..............PJ Proby was on a radio station a few years ago explaining that even though such great singers as Matt Monro and Barbra Streisand have recorded "Somewhere" .........he was the only artist to have a hit with the song ............he does sing it a bit over the top especially when he sings the line "there's a place for UZ" :wink:
I know and Somewhere is Some-A-Where. Have seen him live twice in more recent years and he's still good. His cd Legend is great.

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by Christine Hampshire » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:22 pm

I am familiar with JJ Karl Iv'e got albums of his but he isn't a patch on Matt.

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by karl » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:47 pm

Christine Hampshire wrote:I am familiar with JJ Karl Iv'e got albums of his but he isn't a patch on Matt.
Well that's your opinion, personally I think he's one of the greatest American singers I've ever heard and he is amazing live - even at 80 as I saw him in February.

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Sun Apr 08, 2018 1:41 am

We place Jack Jones alongside the best and the greatest of all those singers who have made top class albums and songs that they have made their own, but apart from the poor sound that doesn't do this recording any justice this is not one of Jacks best, and Matt's recording of "Somewhere" is among our favourites and unbeatable :)

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by Christine Hampshire » Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:51 pm

Thank you Lena & Harry Matt's is unbeatable.

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by ROBERT M. » Mon Jul 02, 2018 5:11 am

Don was back tonight but I missed the show …………...he played one of Matts best songs the hit in the UK and US Walk Away :) ……………..if anyone listens on iPlayer please tell us what Don says before he plays the song ……..thank you :)
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by Sandra » Tue Jul 03, 2018 7:45 am

ROBERT M. wrote:Don was back tonight but I missed the show …………...he played one of Matts best songs the hit in the UK and US Walk Away :) ……………..if anyone listens on iPlayer please tell us what Don says before he plays the song ……..thank you :)
Thanks Robert I didn't realise he was on again.
' Every song writer needs a lucky break.My one came when MM found a melody he loved and asked me to write a lyric for it.It turned out to be a life changer for us both' and at the end 'the matchless' :)

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by ROBERT M. » Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:10 am

Thank you for letting me know Sandra :) ………….I didn't realise Don was back until after the programme, I tried iPlayer but you now have to sign in to gain access to it !! ………….I usually tape the show on my tv box...…...it's now plugged in for the rest of the series :) …………………….going back to what Don said was kinda wrong ! ………….Matt was already a superstar by then with hits like Portrait of My Love, From Russia With Love and My Kind of Girl ………….he should have said it was a life changer for him not Matt ! :wink:
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by karl » Wed Jul 04, 2018 1:58 pm

ROBERT M. wrote:Thank you for letting me know Sandra :) ………….I didn't realise Don was back until after the programme, I tried iPlayer but you now have to sign in to gain access to it !! ………….I usually tape the show on my tv box...…...it's now plugged in for the rest of the series :) …………………….going back to what Don said was kinda wrong ! ………….Matt was already a superstar by then with hits like Portrait of My Love, From Russia With Love and My Kind of Girl ………….he should have said it was a life changer for him not Matt ! :wink:
You gotta check Radio Times Robert !!! :roll:

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by ROBERT M. » Wed Jul 04, 2018 3:47 pm

I have the radio 2 schedule bookmarked and check often …………..but just forgot to check it this week...…..the week Don returned Doh :wink:
"My Tears Will Fall Now That You're Gone,
I Can't Help But Cry, But I Must Go On" :(

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Re: Don Black on Radio 2

Post by karl » Wed Jul 04, 2018 10:15 pm

ROBERT M. wrote:I have the radio 2 schedule bookmarked and check often …………..but just forgot to check it this week...…..the week Don returned Doh :wink:
I circle all my programmes in red for the whole week.

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