A must for those who enjoy big band or ballroom dancing music, this is a very enjoyable album from a band which I understand were very popular locally to where i live in East Manchester.
The arrangements are traditional but with energy, and very well recorded for a release which was clearly designed to be sold at the concerts and dances themselves.
I hope you enjoy it and please comment, leaving your name, if you do!
Album Preview - Hooked On Swing
http://www.mediafire.com/?6ywf4c2axspmxt8
ReplyDeleteThank you my friend , this is again a very nice one.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning: Stopped by and picked up some new sounds. Thanks for the posts. Always enjoy your goodies.
ReplyDeleteThank you, great collection!
ReplyDeleteThese LPs (where the types of dances are listed next to the song) were intended for people with an interest in formal ballroom dancing -- those who were learning, teaching, or competing professionally. It was mostly small labels with their own little niche.
ReplyDeleteDance instruction schools here in the US paid premium prices for them because they were imports -- I've seen some with the price stickers still on them -- and savvy thrift shops won't put low prices on them.
The few LPs by ballroom orchestras that had major label ties (like to EMI) have been repackaged and reissued as lounge collections, but most of these artists are only available on second hand LPs.
So, thanks for this one.
I was the bass guitarist / vocalist with the Wally Mackenzie Orchestra from 1978 - 1981 then deputising thru to the late 80s. I'm listening to this CD now with very happy memories. Mention should be made of the arranger Pat Nash for his beautiful arrangements.
DeleteCarol B. Jason
Mark, Is there a recording of the Wally MacKenzie Orchestra on here that I can play?
ReplyDeleteWall passed away yesterday aged 98.
played it in my car many times, including with Wally. I passed this cd on to his son Alan who said he'd been listening to his fathers music this morning.
ReplyDeleteRef Carols comments, Pat Nash was often mentioned and the quality of all his arrangements. I have also heard Carol sing, not studio, but live in venue. Must have been great to sing with a live band. All music given to me is with his son Alan now. Rest in peace Wally, I miss you. I believe his 'Pad' went to his last pianist, I think Ilene was her name.
Cheers Alan C Williams
Muchas gracias Mark, muy bello este archivo instrumental, saludos.
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