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100 Hits: Great British Songs / Various

Asin: B07227B1NG | Ean: 0654378718427 | UPC: 654378718427

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First Available: 08/11/2017

Brand: 100 Hits | Manufacturer: 100 Hits

Dimensions: 0.55 x 5.63 x 4.96 inches | Weight: 0.30 pounds

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British Light Music Classics

Asin: B000IB0DJE | Ean: 0034571142616 | UPC: 034571142616

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First Available: 11/14/2006

Brand: HYPERION. | Manufacturer: HYPERION

Dimensions: 1.69 x 5.63 x 5.05 Inches | Weight: 0.88 pounds

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The British Line: A Celebration of British Music Arne, Britten Delius

Asin: B07R63VBJ6 | Ean: 0190295453954 | UPC: 190295453954

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First Available: 07/31/2020

Brand: Warner Classics | Manufacturer: Warner Classics

Dimensions: 5.12 x 1.61 x 5.08 Inches | Weight: 1.32 pounds

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British Light Music Classics 1

Asin: B000002ZXS | Ean: 0034571168685 | UPC: 034571168685

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Classical music CD
Classical Music
Classical
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Classical.
Classical Music.

First Available: 06/10/1996

Brand: HYPERION RECORDS | Manufacturer: Hyperion UK

Dimensions: 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.39 Inches | Weight: 0.20 pounds

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British Folk Songs

Asin: B00005MOC8 | Ean: 0009511566432, 0095115664322 | UPC: 009511566432, 095115664322

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First Available: 08/28/2001

Brand: CHANDOS GROUP | Manufacturer: Chandos

Dimensions: 5.02 x 5.64 x 0.39 Inches | Weight: 0.25 Pounds

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British Invasion

Asin: B010AIMG76 | Ean: 0610583518528 | UPC: 610583518528

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First Available: 06/02/2017

Brand: Time Life | Manufacturer: Time Life

Dimensions: 1.50 x 5.25 x 5.00 Inches | Weight: 0.22 Pounds

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G I Jive CD: American Popular Hits Of WW2 1930s & 40s Tunes, Vintage Music Remastered From The Original Recordings

Asin: B00007GZED | Model: 5026554201477 | PartNumber: 5026554201477 | Ean: 5026554201477

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Great jazz entertainers, dance bands & big bands of the 1930s & 40s
Great jazz entertainers, dance bands & big bands of the 1930s & 40s
Something here to meet every mood, whether upbeat or simply nostalgic: romantic ballads, swing tunes, rhythmic novelties, vocal numbers, swing specialities and period ditties. Unbeatable music!
Including spirited performers who appeal to jitterbuggers and the soda fountain crowd alike.
A brilliant opening track by Johnny Mercer, tripping through to Benny Goodman, Eddie Heywood, Glenn Miller and The Mills Brothers.
The sound on GI Jive is astonishing - as clear as a modern recording, refurbished to shine as brightly as a pair of GI boots!
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Something Here To Meet Every Mood, Whether Upbeat Or Simply Nostalgic: Romantic Ballads, Swing Tunes, Rhythmic Novelties, Vocal Numbers, Swing Specialities And Period Ditties. Unbeatable Music!.
A Brilliant Opening Track By Johnny Mercer, Tripping Through To Benny Goodman, Eddie Heywood, Glenn Miller And The Mills Brothers..
"The Sound On Gi Jive Is Astonishing - As Clear As A Modern Recording, Refurbished To Shine As Brightly As A Pair Of Gi Boots!".
Including Spirited Performers Who Appeal To Jitterbuggers And The Soda Fountain Crowd Alike..
Great Jazz Entertainers, Dance Bands & Big Bands Of The 1930S & 40S.

Brand: Past Perfect | Manufacturer: Past Perfect

Weight: 0.22 Pounds

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Definition of Music British Invasion

Asin: B0000DES6G | Ean: 0790617147921 | UPC: 790617147921

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First Available: 02/18/2003

Manufacturer: Turn Up The Music

Dimensions: 0.45 x 5.00 x 5.75 Inches | Weight: 0.15 pounds

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Too Much Sun Will Burn: The British Psychedelic Sounds Of 1967 Vol 2 / Various

Asin: B0BS1MV5QC | Ean: 5013929192508

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First Available: 03/24/2023

Manufacturer: Grapefruit

Dimensions: 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.39 Inches | Weight: 0.33 Pounds

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Great Dance Bands Play Hits of the 1930s CD. Hard Working Bands From The UK and USA. Beautifully Restored From The Original 78rpm Recordings

Asin: B00007L9SW | Model: 5026554201330 | PartNumber: 5026554201330 | Ean: 5026554201330

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Sydney Kyte was already a musician/bandleader with several years experience behind him at the time of his impressive recording debut with This Is The Missus. Newly installed at the Piccadilly Hotel, Sydney remained in residence for nearly five years before embarking on a variety tour.
Sydney Kyte was already a musician/bandleader with several years experience behind him at the time of his impressive recording debut with This Is The Missus. Newly installed at the Piccadilly Hotel, Sydney remained in residence for nearly five years before embarking on a variety tour.
The most prolific and one of the best of the dance band singers was Sam Browne (who toppled Al Bowlly from first place in the Melody Maker Popularity Poll in 1937). Sam's first contribution is on the very lively Skirts with Billy Cotton & His Band.
Dublin-born Debroy Somers was the first musical director of The Savoy Orpheans from 1923 to 1926. Upon leaving, he formed his own touring band and although some of his recordings can sound a little ponderous and dated, Look What You've Done from the Eddie Cantor film The Kid From Spain is an agreeable number enhanced by a vocal from Dan Donovan.
Ambrose remains in the opinion of many the top British bandleader of the 1930s. It's The Talk Of The Town, a popular standard from 1933, features the perennial favourite Elsie Carlisle
Raymond Scott (1908-1994) was the composer of quirky, descriptive pieces (both in content and title) which enjoyed a vogue in the late Thirties. These included 'War Dance For Wooden Indians', 'Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals' and, the no less catchily titled, A Reckless Night On Board An Ocean Liner. Sydney Lipton's was, not altogether surprisingly, the only British dance band version of this opus and it remains one of his most popular recordings.
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The Most Prolific And One Of The Best Of The Dance Band Singers Was Sam Browne (Who Toppled Al Bowlly From First Place In The Melody Maker Popularity Poll In 1937). Sam's First Contribution Is On The Very Lively Skirts With Billy Cotton & His Band..
Ambrose Remains In The Opinion Of Many The Top British Bandleader Of The 1930S. It's The Talk Of The Town, A Popular Standard From 1933, Features The Perennial Favourite Elsie Carlisle.
Raymond Scott (1908-1994) Was The Composer Of Quirky, Descriptive Pieces (Both In Content And Title) Which Enjoyed A Vogue In The Late Thirties. These Included 'War Dance For Wooden Indians', 'Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals' And, The No Less Catchily Titled, A Reckless Night On Board An Ocean Liner. Sydney Lipton's Was, Not Altogether Surprisingly, The Only British Dance Band Version Of This Opus And It Remains One Of His Most Popular Recordings..
Dublin-Born Debroy Somers Was The First Musical Director Of The Savoy Orpheans From 1923 To 1926. Upon Leaving, He Formed His Own Touring Band And Although Some Of His Recordings Can Sound A Little Ponderous And Dated, Look What You've Done From The Eddie Cantor Film The Kid From Spain Is An Agreeable Number Enhanced By A Vocal From Dan Donovan..
Sydney Kyte Was Already A Musician/Bandleader With Several Years Experience Behind Him At The Time Of His Impressive Recording Debut With This Is The Missus. Newly Installed At The Piccadilly Hotel, Sydney Remained In Residence For Nearly Five Years Before Embarking On A Variety Tour..

Brand: Past Perfect | Manufacturer: Past Perfect

Dimensions: 4.92 x 5.59 x 0.39 Inches

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British Disaster: The Battle of '89 (Live at the Astoria) - Gold

Asin: B0D133FWRQ | Ean: 0727361532918 | UPC: 727361532918

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First Available: 05/31/2024

Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast

Dimensions: 12.36 x 0.31 x 12.36 Inches | Weight: 1.00 Pounds

Amazon Price: $30.99 | as of 04/27/2024 (9:41am pst) *DETAILS
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British Steel

Asin: B00005K9LN | Ean: 0696998575226 | UPC: 696998575226

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First Available: 05/29/2001

Brand: Legacy | Manufacturer: Legacy Recordings

Dimensions: 0.33 x 5.62 x 4.92 inches | Weight: 0.24 pounds

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Man Of Aran (YELLOW & BLUE VINYL)

Asin: B0C86Z2BD4 | Ean: 0883870049900 | UPC: 883870049900

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First Available: 09/08/2023

Brand: Rough Trade | Manufacturer: Rough Trade

Dimensions: 0.39 x 12.20 x 12.20 Inches | Weight: 0.65 Pounds

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Great British Dance Bands, Remastered CD. 1920s, 30s & 40s Music: The Halcyon Days Of Vintage Bands Between 1928 and 1943. Digitally restored From The Original Recordings

Asin: B00007L9S3 | Model: PPCD78112 | PartNumber: PPCD78112 | Ean: 5026554201125

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If the Hylton unit could be described as Britain's leading showband, few would dispute Ambrose's Orchestra. Ambrose's position as the man behind the top British dance combination of the period.
If the Hylton unit could be described as Britain's leading showband, few would dispute Ambrose's Orchestra. Ambrose's position as the man behind the top British dance combination of the period.
Henry Hall's band went from strength to strength, until by 1934, over fifty per cent of all the post arriving at Broadcasting House was for Henry from his multitude of fans.
Surely the record for longevity as an active bandleader is held, perhaps forever, by the late Joe Loss. He wielded the baton for almost sixty years, from 1930 until a few months before his death in June 1990.
It wasn't only good tunes that we received from across the Atlantic. Bandleaders arrived too - Carroll Gibbons, Jack Harris, Jay Whidden and Hal Swain all found fame and fortune on this side of the water. To these must be added Roy Fox, who landed here in September 1930, fresh from leading his own orchestra at the Embassy Club in Hollywood.
We know that for those who remember this music of the time, this album will bring back happy memories. For those perhaps too young to remember, it still has the ability to set your feet tapping.
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Henry Hall's Band Went From Strength To Strength, Until By 1934, Over Fifty Per Cent Of All The Post Arriving At Broadcasting House Was For Henry From His Multitude Of Fans..
It Wasn't Only Good Tunes That We Received From Across The Atlantic. Bandleaders Arrived Too - Carroll Gibbons, Jack Harris, Jay Whidden And Hal Swain All Found Fame And Fortune On This Side Of The Water. To These Must Be Added Roy Fox, Who Landed Here In September 1930, Fresh From Leading His Own Orchestra At The Embassy Club In Hollywood..
We Know That For Those Who Remember This Music Of The Time, This Album Will Bring Back Happy Memories. For Those Perhaps Too Young To Remember, It Still Has The Ability To Set Your Feet Tapping..
Surely The Record For Longevity As An Active Bandleader Is Held, Perhaps Forever, By The Late Joe Loss. He Wielded The Baton For Almost Sixty Years, From 1930 Until A Few Months Before His Death In June 1990..
If The Hylton Unit Could Be Described As Britain's Leading Showband, Few Would Dispute Ambrose's Orchestra. Ambrose's Position As The Man Behind The Top British Dance Combination Of The Period..

First Available: 02/26/2008

Brand: Past Perfect | Manufacturer: Past Perfect

Weight: 0.23 Pounds

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