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Sep 072011
 

Sophisticated pop vocals with separate orchestral versions.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The Johnny Hawksworth Sound

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3151

Recording First Published: 1970

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Marion Williams Sings / Johnny Hawksworth Plays cover art.

Side 1

La La Lu (Johnny Hawksworth) (Mid-tempo, melodic – strong beat) 04:40

Cold Wind (Johnny Hawksworth) (Medium-slow nostalgia) 03:18

Monday Song (Johnny Hawksworth) (Brash, rhythmic – novelty lyrics) 02:50

Wonderland Of Love (Johnny Hawksworth) (Relaxed, easy-tempo) 04:12

I Still Want To Know You (Johnny Hawksworth) (Warm ballad sound) 03:15

Holiday (Johnny Hawksworth) (Perky foot-tapper – strong lyrics) 02:41

My Dream (Johnny Hawksworth) (Flowing, bossa rhythm) 02:29

Side 2

La La Lu (Johnny Hawksworth) (Slight traditional jazz feel) 04:42

Cold Wind (Johnny Hawksworth) (Moody, contemplative) 03:20

Monday Song (Johnny Hawksworth) (Carefree activity) 02:50

Wonderland Of Love (Johnny Hawksworth) (Melodic piano feature) 04:12

I Still Want To Know You (Johnny Hawksworth) (Sophisticated, romantic) 03:15

Holiday (Johnny Hawksworth) (Jaunty, carefree – varied rhythms) 02:41

My Dream (Johnny Hawksworth) (Warm, tropical feeling) 02:29

 Posted by on September 7, 2011
Sep 072011
 

Small group, jazz and industrial.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3149

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

A Day In The Life Of cover art.

Side 1

A Day In The Life Of (Johnny Hawksworth) (Gently rhythmic, Latin feel) 01:52

A Day In The Life Of (Flute Version) (Johnny Hawksworth) (Slower version, flute Cr piano) 00:26

A Day In The Life Of (Piccolo Version) (Johnny Hawksworth) (As above, piccolo Cr piano) 00:24

Flute For Bread (Johnny Hawksworth) (Bright tempo, jazz mood) 01:33

This Way Up (Johnny Hawksworth) (Beaty mid-tempo, industrial, etc.) 01:26

Smoking And Thinking (Johnny Hawksworth) (Trumpet and guitar, plaintive and romantic) 01:27

What’s On (Johnny Hawksworth) (Solid, repetitive – wild flute) 01:33

Like It’s News (Johnny Hawksworth) (Brisk happy mover) 01:25

Up And Downer (Johnny Hawksworth) (Rhythmic, relaxed – trumpet feature) 01:34

Side 2

Mechanical Maze (Johnny Hawksworth) (Fluid pattern of moving parts) 01:17

Statistics (Johnny Hawksworth) (Busy, staccato movement) 01:25

Test Lab (Johnny Hawksworth) (Dry, mechanical – hint of mystery) 02:25

Of Light Importance (Johnny Hawksworth) (Flowing, easy-tempo) 01:26

Cloud Patterns (Johnny Hawksworth) (Languid stillness) 01:31

Dotted Line (Johnny Hawksworth) (Happy shoulder-shrugger) 01:31

Cloud Formation (Johnny Hawksworth) (Warm, thoughtful) 01:08

Lone Heart (Johnny Hawksworth) (Very slow, melancholic) 02:06

 Posted by on September 7, 2011
Sep 072011
 

Varied authentic group impressions of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3148

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Brisk Balalaika (Janos Lehar) (Bouncing Eastern European march) 02:14

The Volga (Traditional – Arranged By Janos Lehar) (Reflective folk arrangement) 02:09

Hava Nagila (Traditional – Arranged By Janos Lehar) (Up-tempo, traditional) 01:36

Tel Aviv (Traditional – Arranged By Janos Lehar) (Bright Israeli tune) 02:08

Jewish Onkel (Janos Lehar) (Steady tempo fiddle feature) 02:18

Olive Branch (Janos Lehar) (Contemplative – alto flute) 02:05

Side 2

Play Gypsy (Janos Lehar) (Fast czardus) 01:26

Gypsy Mood (Janos Lehar) (Slow czardus) 01:27

From Eastern Europe (Janos Lehar) (Pacy cimbalon feature) 01:48

Two Guitars (Traditional – Arranged By Janos Lehar) (Romantic, traditional changes of tempo) 02:09

Arabian Nights Version 1 (John Leach) (Solo qanun – night clubs, etc.) 01:13

Arabian Nights Version 2 (John Leach) (As above, with accompaniment) 01:15

Camels (John Leach) (Medium tempo, deserts, etc.) 01:24

Qanun Mood (John Leach) (Arabic solo instrument) 01:56

Qanun Tuning Up (John Leach) (As above) 00:54

 Posted by on September 7, 2011
Sep 072011
 

Comedy sounds in range of styles.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: The London Studio Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3147

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Pit Overture (Reg Wale) (Bright Olde Tyme show-opener) 02:09

The Army Game (Peter Reno) (Comic, strutting) 02:42

The Army Game (Link) (Peter Reno) (As above) 00:40

Charlie’s Chase (Reg Wale) (Quick-moving, humorous) 02:06

Charlie’s Chase – Slow Link (Reg Wale) 00:10

Charlie’s Chase – Fast Link (Reg Wale) 00:08

Baggy Pants (Peter Reno) (Medium-tempo novelty) 02:51

Olive Oil (Reg Wale) (Carefree, “20’s” feeling) 01:49

Side 2

Hobo (Peter Reno) (Jog-along fiddle feature) 01:59

Hum-Drum (Reg Wale) (Incidental comedy) 02:34

Hoppy (Peter Reno) (Moody comedy) 02:36

Music-Hall Tab No. 1 (Reg Wale) (Recurring theme over applause) 00:30

Music-Hall Tab No. 2 (Reg Wale) (Encore – call) 00:11

Music-Hall Tab No. 3 (Reg Wale) (Act closing point) 00:08

Luva Duck (Peter Reno) (Jaunty, with duck effects) 02:22

Luva Duck – Link (Peter Reno) (As above) 00:50

 Posted by on September 7, 2011
Sep 052011
 

Banjo band stylings of both new and traditional pieces.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3146

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Slip And Slide (Peter Reno) (Bright up-tempo, “20’s” style) 01:52

Paula (Peter Reno) (Plaintive, medium-tempo, melodic) 02:23

Policeman’s Holiday (M. Ewing) (Novelty version of humorous standard) 03:29

Plantation Medley (H. Shepherd) (Traditional Southern tunes in various tempi) 04:33

Side 2

Dixieland Express (Peter Reno) (Fast mover, train whistles, etc.) 02:08

Shep’s A Go-Go (Peter Reno) (Happy-go-lucky, tuneful) 02:10

Ups-A-Daisy (Peter Reno) (Consistent, rhythmic) 02:07

Old Folks At Home (H. Shepherd) (Famous Plantation tune with changes of tempo) 02:21

 Posted by on September 5, 2011
Sep 052011
 

Small group with pop/jazz feeling, featuring organ.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: London Studio Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3145

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Jimmy Strikes Back cover art.

Side 1

The Big Itch (Reg Tilsley) (Beaty mid-tempo, with weird guitar) 03:04

Jimmy Strikes Back (Reg Tilsley) (Jerky rhythms – strong percussion) 02:04

Muddy Track (Reg Tilsley) (Moody, medium-slow blues – gradual builder) 03:38

Muddy Track (Reg Tilsley) (Extra end) 00:29

Smokey (Reg Tilsley) (Shuffle – rhythm mover) 03:24

Side 2

The Road Forward (Reg Tilsley) (Medium-fast ‘walking’ tempo) 02:30

Modern Madrigal (Reg Tilsley) (Melodic, up-tempo) 02:27

Modern Madrigal (Reg Tilsley) (Extra end) 00:44

Wichita (Reg Tilsley) (Driving, repetitive) 03:04

Comes Easy (Reg Tilsley) (Fluid ‘bossa’ rhythm – strong melody) 02:15

 Posted by on September 5, 2011
Sep 052011
 

Small group impressions of all aspects of childhood.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3144

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

The First Dozen Years cover art

Side 1

Just William (Reg Tilsley) (Boyish, mischievous) 02:21

Nursery Playtime (Reg Tilsley) (Happy innocence) 02:01

The First Dozen Years (Reg Tilsley) (Delicate melodic) 01:59

The First Dozen Years (Reg Tilsley) (Extra end) 00:13

Cradle Antics (Reg Tilsley) (Sweet, brittle) 02:08

Cradle Antics (Reg Tilsley) (Extra end) 00:11

Toys And Games (Reg Tilsley) (Rhythmic, light-hearted) 02:13

Side 2

Young Adventure (Reg Tilsley) (Forecful, bold) 01:51

Sweet Dimples (Reg Tilsley) (Gently playful) 01:33

Rocking Horse (Reg Tilsley) (Easy motion – contentment) 02:12

Mother’s Touch (Reg Tilsley) (Sympathetic, plaintive) 02:45

 Posted by on September 5, 2011
Sep 052011
 

Period impressions for colourful small group.

Label: De Wolfe

Orchestra/Group: London Studio Group

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3143

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Civic Ceremony (Paul Lewis) (Dignified – pastoral moods) 01:33

Political Visit (Paul Lewis) (Ceremonial – dramatic feeling) 00:50

The Gay Nineties (Paul Lewis) (Bright frivolity) 02:07

Victorian Melodrama (Paul Lewis) (Quasi-dramatic, hint of humour) 00:58

I Say, I Say, I Say (Paul Lewis) (Brash – music hall, etc.) 01:23 (Why Don’t You TV series theme tune)

Cockney Waltz (Paul Lewis) (Light, melodic, incidental) 02:04

Seaside Follies (Paul Lewis) (Comic novelty) 01:11

Side 2

Piccadilly 1880 (Paul Lewis) (Jaunty, tuneful) 01:29

Sunday Thoughts (Paul Lewis) (Religioso harmonium solo) 00:45

Tea On The Lawn (Paul Lewis) (Gentle – politely refined) 01:52

Cottage Industry (Paul Lewis) (Busy, whimsical – hint of mystery) 01:19

Industrial Resolution (Paul Lewis) (Continuous movement – achievement) 01:35

Great Exhibition (Paul Lewis) (Skittish, activity) 01:23

Veteran Cars & Planes (Paul Lewis) (Light-hearted, forward movement)

 Posted by on September 5, 2011
Sep 052011
 

Western music in authentic style for all situations.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3142

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Title Music (Keith Papworth) (Western atmosphere) 01:11

End Music (Keith Papworth) (Plaintive, building to close) 00:52

Hoe Down (Keith Papworth) (Up-tempo barn-dance) 02:52

Double Horseshoe Saloon (Keith Papworth) (Wildly gay) 02:22

Spit ‘N Sawdust (Keith Papworth) (Saloon piano solo) 00:37

Sheriff’s Posse (Keith Papworth) (Bright, forward movement) 02:39

Have Gun (Keith Papworth) (Dramatic anticipation) 02:17

Side 2

War Party (Attack) (Keith Papworth) (Action, movement) 02:32

Lazy Trail – Long version (Keith Papworth) (easy-going, loping) 02:38

Lazy Trail – Short version (Keith Papworth) (Easy-going, loping) 01:16

War Party (Prelude to attack) (Keith Papworth) (Tension builder) 02:38

Romantic Theme (Keith Papworth) (Nostalgia) 02:13

Lazy Cowboy (Keith Papworth) (Carefree, easy-tempo) 03:15

 Posted by on September 5, 2011
Sep 042011
 

Light orchestral impressions for all moods.

Label: De Wolfe

Cat. Number: DW/LP 3140

Recording First Published: 1969

Format: LP

Sound: Mono

Side 1

Yellow (Peter Reno) (Lively, happy activity) 02:13

Red (Peter Reno) (Cheerful, medium tempo, melodic) 02:49

Blue (Peter Reno) (Plaintively romantic) 03:28

Silver (Peter Reno) (Carefree shoulder-shrugger) 02:05

Purple (Peter Reno) (Medium tempo, pensive nature) 02:39

Side 2

Orange (Peter Reno) (Joyful waltz-sunshine etc.) 02:20

Brown (Peter Reno) (Crisp, autumnal) 02:56

White (Peter Reno) (Neutral, melodic) 03:07

Gold (Peter Reno) (Sparkling with energy) 02:26

Green (Peter Reno) (Busy, outdoors) 02:29

 Posted by on September 4, 2011