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Post by Gray » Wed Oct 18, 2006 12:47 pm

Hi All

I'm sat at work in my dinner hour listening to 'Memphis in June' on my i-pod.
How wonderful this song is, so evocative.
Isn't Matt Monro's voice divine on this track? So relaxed and effortless. 8)

And yes, how I wish it was June, it's miserable weather outside!

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Post by mariana44 » Wed Oct 18, 2006 2:50 pm

Hi Gray---only 8 months to go till next June--and in between we have to fit in Christmas, New Year and Easter :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by Marian » Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:01 pm

Beautiful day here today Gray. Just like Spring!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Post by paul jh » Wed Oct 18, 2006 3:14 pm

The weather has been cool, cloudy, and rainy on the east coast US also.

Gray: I like Memphis In June, but as I've mentioned many times I only listen to it in June. What I've been really enjoying the past few days is "You're Gonna Hear From Me" from one of my favourite albums This Is The Life. It seems pretty appropriate because the sun has certainly "moved over" around here. Like everything else, Matt Monro's vocals are unbelievably wonderful, but I think the orchestra is a bit over the top at the end ... I could do with fewer timpanis. But the brass section is incredible. Such an unusual arrangement which starts out fairly quiet and then goes huge at the end! It also has the 1960s "Kaempfert" sound which I love so much.

Marians and everyone: Don't forget Fans Reunited. That is certainly a major upcoming event, as well as the release of the new Matt Monro Love Songs collection in time for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. So there's plenty to look forward to until the warm weather of June.
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Post by ROBERT M. » Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:19 pm

Marian, thats because you live "down south" we live up in the much cooler north. You're much luckier weather wise down there Maid Marian and Old Maid Marian :roll: :shock:
"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 Gray » Wed Oct 18, 2006 7:54 pm

Hi everyone

Thanks for replying.
Doesn't sunshine make a huge difference to things?
Marian, glad you had sunny rays fall on you and yours today.

Paul, yes, I recall you have said you play certain songs at certain times of the year.
Yes, I like You're Gonna Hear From Me also, wasn't it from the film Inside Daisy Clover? Or am I getting muddled?

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WISHING FOR BETTER WEATHER

Post by Angela51 » Fri Oct 20, 2006 11:40 pm

Rain, Rain & More Rain..

I have a consolation of Matt's CD's in the car, so it is wonderful music

in my ears, makes the journey worthwhile. :)





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Post by john » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:15 pm

It hasn't stopped raining here all day today, I do hate taking my umbrella to the pub! :cry: :roll: :wink:
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Post by Marian » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:20 pm

You'll not notice the rain on your way home anyway John. All the liquid will be inside!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a good time - again!! :roll: :roll: :roll:

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Post by john » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:24 pm

Cheers! :wink:
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Post by cmartin_ok » Sat Nov 08, 2008 9:58 am

Cannot believe that nobody has wished for better weather since March 2007!
I was so hoping to go to London today to see the Lord Mayor's Show, but it's pouring with rain and blowing a gale.
Fingers crossed for next Saturday since a group of us amateur 'togs are supposed to be meeting up for a forest walk (Waltham) and then into a studio to learn how to photograph food
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Post by Marian » Sat Nov 08, 2008 10:56 am

We've had sqaully showers all morning here south of Reading Chris, but it's brightening up now, I can even see a glimpse of sun, so hopefully the day will improve. :lol: :lol:
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Post by Gray » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:29 am

It's a beautiful morning in York, the sun is rising and I'm looking out out at blue sky.
Showery forecast ahead though. :(
My eldest daughter Holly is a 'Rainbow', pre-curser to Girl Guides, and she has a Remembrance Day Parade this morning.
Hope it stays dry for us!
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Post by Marian » Sun Nov 09, 2008 9:35 am

I well remember our daughter Jackie carrying the flag one year at a Brownie parade.
Have a lovely day Holly, and may the sun shine on all the Remembrance Parades across the country today.
Marian :D
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Post by john » Sun Nov 09, 2008 11:09 am

The weather here in Blackpool is very mixed this morning, it isn't as windy as last night and there is a bit of sunshine and also a bit of rain. Hope it does keep fine for all the Rememberance Parades.
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