Decca album

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jon
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Decca album

Post by jon » Tue May 22, 2007 4:00 pm

Picked this up yesterday from HMV Oxford Street for £5. I've seen it signposted for sale via the website so I expect you all have it by now (I've been away). Shows Matt's trademark phrasing but in a lower register than perhaps we're used to and there is less confidence in going for the longer notes, but nonetheless enjoyable. He seems to be purposefully mimicking singers like Sinatra and Bing Crosby on some tracks, presumably because he hadn't yet developed his own style. I'm sure the album will be a grower, and it's good that none of the songs is already available. Another worthwhile collectors' item.
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Post by ROBERT M. » Tue May 22, 2007 10:29 pm

When Mat sang "That Old Feeling" on the David Jacobs collection on Sunday, I must admit I thought he was singing in a Frank Sinatra style. But as L&H say, it was from 1957, so that's understandable :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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Post by mariana44 » Tue May 22, 2007 11:08 pm

Robert--as a matter of interest---who is Mat ?? :lol: :wink: :lol: :wink:
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Post by ROBERT M. » Tue May 22, 2007 11:14 pm

It must be Matts twin brother Marian :lol: :lol:
"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 Lena & Harry Smith » Tue May 22, 2007 11:55 pm

"That Old Feeling" was also on PORTRAIT. 1961. another UK DECCA Ace Of Clubs label. :lol: :lol:
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Post by len & freda » Wed May 23, 2007 3:14 pm

Hi Marian

It appears you don't miss a stroke, Robert's spelling of Matt, I like it
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Post by mariana44 » Wed May 23, 2007 4:59 pm

It is usually Robert, catching me, or someone else out :lol: :lol: :lol:

But as usual, he had an answer :wink: :wink:
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Post by Lena & Harry Smith » Thu May 24, 2007 10:25 am

We'll bet Robert could have kicked himself.!!! :( :( :wink: :wink: :lol:
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Post by Terence Lee » Fri Jul 20, 2007 2:05 pm

I have just ordered this CD of Decca recordings to pair with my Dame Shirley Bassey CD single. Should be interesting to hear Matt sing in a lower key.
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