The partnership of Charles and Parker is best known for the evergreen song We'll Meet Again. Blue Skies was written at the time of the Munich Crisis, at a time when it was hoped that war might be avoided. Performed by Jack Hylton and his Orchestra. Originally released as a single on Pye Records in 1969. Written by Jimmy Perry and Derek Taverner. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER? In 1970 the song won a richly deserved Ivor Novello award for best signature tune.ġ. In the end that signature tune was an accumulation of about eight takes pieced together." Three months later Flanagan died, and a great music hall legend passed into the hall of fame. It turned out he'd never recorded a song that he hadn't actually sung before. Of Bud Flanagan, David Croft recalled: "We were very lucky to get him. I sorted out the melody and then I contacted Derek Taverner to put the whole thing together for me." The song (together with the end title version, performed by the Band of the Coldstream Guards) was recorded at BBC Riverside Studios, Hammersmith, in February 1968. This isn't quite true, but once I had decided on my theme - the brave defiance of the British people against one of the most evil forces the world has known - the words seemed to come quite easily. I often tell people that I just put together a lot of wartime songs. Said Jimmy Perry: "It didn't take me long to write Mr Hitler.
#BRITISH DANCE SONG SERGEANT SERIES#
On this popular CD you will hear many of the best songs featured in the nine series filmed, as well as rare incidental music, and the immortal theme written by Jimmy Perry, and sung by Bud Flanagan. A BBC survey as early as 1968 confirmed that "attention to detail and the inclusion of excerpts from wartime songs add greatly to the atmosphere of authenticity."
This decision was also influenced by budgetary restrictions at the BBC - and thank goodness, since the use of nostalgic vintage recordings added immeasurably to the success and popularity of the show. In addition to drawing on his own experience as a youthful Home Guard in Barnes and Watford between 1940-1943 (reflected in the character of Pike), Jimmy Perry elected to use period music rather than library material, which is often somewhat sterile. Written by Jimmy Perry and David Croft, it established Captain Mainwaring, Segeant Wilson, Corporal Jones and Privates Pike, Godfrey, Walker and Frazer as comedy legends, spawning half a dozen deathless catchphrases such as "Don't panic!" and "Stupid boy". The immortal BBC television comedy series Dad's Army ran for over 80 episodes between 19, as well as spawning a feature film, a radio series and a West End musical. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER? (MARCH) Performed by the Grand Massed Bands THERE'LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLAND Jack Payne and his Orchestra. BLESS 'EM ALL Billy Cotton and his BandĢ4. WHEN THEY SOUND THE LAST 'ALL CLEAR' Vera Lynn with Mantovani's OrchestraĢ3. HEY LITTLE HEN Bunny Doyle with OrchestraĢ2. WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK Billy Cotton and his BandĢ1. FOLLOW THE WHITE LINE Arthur Riscoe and OrchestraĢ0. I CAME, I SAW, I CONGA'D Nat Gonella and his New Georgiansġ9. LORDS OF THE AIR Harold Williams and Orchestraġ8. THE DEVIL'S GALOP Charles Williams and his Concert Orchestraġ6. THE TEDDY BEARS' PICNIC Henry Hall and his Orchestra, with Chorusġ5. WISH ME LUCK (AS YOU WAVE ME GOODBYE) Gracie Fieldsġ4. RUN RABBIT RUN Ambrose and his Orchestra. PENNIES FROM HEAVEN Ambrose and his Orchestra. FOOLS RUSH IN Carroll Gibbons and his Orchestra. I'VE GOT MY EYES ON YOU Ambrose and his Orchestra. CALLING ALL WORKERS Eric Coates and Orchestraĩ. LET THE PEOPLE SING Geraldo and his Orchestra. IT'S A HAP-HAP-HAPPY DAY Arthur Askey, with Orchestraħ. KEEP YOUNG & BEAUTIFUL Harry Roy and his OrchestraĦ. TIGGERTY BOO Joe Loss and his Orchestraĥ. THE KING IS STILL IN LONDON Billy Cotton and his BandĤ. BLUE SKIES ARE 'ROUND THE CORNER Jack Hylton and his Orchestraģ. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE KIDDING, MR HITLER? Bud FlanaganĢ.
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Booklet includes full recording details and liner notes by James Hayward. The CD runs for 75 minutes and is fully authorized by the BBC. All tracks have been carefully remastered using modern digital technology. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.This popular 72 minute, 26 track CD album features original music from the classic BBC comedy series Dad's Army, including the immortal theme song performed by Bud Flanagan as well as popular songs from the 1930s and 1940s. About British Marine CHALLENGES USMC Master Sergeant Episode
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