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Al Bowlly

The Al Bowlly Collection [ CD / Album ]

The Al Bowlly Collection

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  • Released Date: 16 Dec 2013

  • Genre: Jazz

Our Take

Al Bowlly, the crooner extraordinaire whose velvety vocals charmed audiences worldwide, is finally getting his due with this comprehensive collection spanning from 1927 to 1941.

Listening to The Al Bowlly Collection is like diving headfirst into a time machine, whisking you away to a bygone era of swing, jazz, and big band extravagance. Bowlly's voice is as smooth as butter on a hot crumpet, effortlessly gliding over each note with a sense of cool sophistication.

Tracks like "The Very Thought of You" and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing" showcase Bowlly's range and ability to convey heartfelt emotion, while his collaborations with the likes of Ray Noble and Lew Stone demonstrate his versatility as a performer.

But don't be fooled by the quaint charm of Bowlly's music – there's a subversive edge lurking beneath the surface. His rendition of "Guilty" carries a haunting sense of melancholy, while "The Way You Look Tonight" is imbued with a sense of longing that feels almost palpable.

In an industry inundated with manufactured pop stars and auto-tuned mediocrity, Al Bowlly's timeless talent is a breath of fresh air. So grab a cuppa, put on your dancing shoes, and lose yourself in the enchanting world of The Al Bowlly Collection – you won't regret it. Trust us, darlings.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. I'm Coming, Virginia (With Arthur Brigg's Savoy Synchopators Orchestra)
2. Dear Little Gadabout (Acc. By Own Ukelele & Heinz Lewy (Pno.))
3. If I Had You (With Fred Elizalde & His Music)
4. A Little Love Song (With the Blue Jays)
5. Can't We Be Friends? (With Roy Fox & His Band)
6. Shout for Happiness (With Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orch.)
7. Lady of Spain (With the Victors As London Mayfair Orchestra)
8. Lazy Day (With Roy Fox & His Band)
9. Goodnight Sweetheart (With Jack Leon & His Band)
10. Hang Out the Stars in Indiana (With Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orch.)
11. Heartaches (With Sid Phillips & His Melodians)
12. Were You Sincere? (With Orchestra)
13. I'm Thru' With Love (With the Deauville Dance Band )
14. Yes Yes (My Baby Said Yes) (With Roy Fox & His Band)
15. Got a Date With an Angel (With the Waldorfians)
16. Guilty (With Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orch.)
17. Hold My Hand (With Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orch.)
18. One Little Quarrel (With Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orch.)
19. Minnie the Moocher (With Roy Fox & His Band )
20. Moon (With Roy Fox and His Band)
21. If Anything Happened to You (With the Rhythm Maniacs)
22. By the Fireside (With the Durium Dance Band)
23. She Didn't Say Yes (With Roy Fox & His Band )
24. Rain On the Roof (With the Durium Dance Band)
25. Lovable (With Roy Fox & His Band)


Disc: 2
1. Love, You Funny Thing (With Roy Fox & His Band)
2. Every Day's a Lucky Day (With Arthur Lally & His Orch.)
3. You're My Everything (With Roy Fox & His Band)
4. I'll Do My Best to Make You Happy (With Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orch.)
5. The Old Man of the Mountain (With Roy Fox and His Band)
6. Love Is the Sweetest Thing (With Orchestra)
7. You Just You (With Ray Noble & His New Mayfair Dance Orch.)
8. Let's Put Out the Lights (And Go to Sleep) (With Lew Stone & the Monseigneur Band and Mary Charles (Vocals))
9. Junk Man Blues (With Lew Stone & the Monseigneur Band With Nat Gonella & Chorus)
10. My Woman (With Lew Stone & the Monseigneur Band)
11. I'll Never Be the Same (With Lew Stone & the Monseigneur Band)
12. Please (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
13. Hustlin' and Bustlin' for Baby (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
14. Goodnight, But Not Goodbye
15. Maria, My Own (With Small Instrumental Group)
16. A Couple of Fools in Love (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
17. The Shadow Waltz (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
18. Learn to Croon
19. Blue Prelude (With Lew Stone &The Monseigneur Band)
20. It's Bad for Me (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
21. Trouble in Paradise (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
22. Night and Day (With Carroll Gibbons & His Orch.)
23. The Day You Came Along (With Lew Stone and the Monseigneur Band)
24. I'm Misunderstood (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
25. Lover Come Back to Me


Disc: 3
1. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (With Lew Stone & His Band)
2. Close Your Eyes (With Lew Stone & His Band)
3. Louisiana Hayride (With Lew Stone & His Band)
4. Lullaby in Blue (With Lew Stone & His Band)
5. Faint Harmony (With Lew Stone & His Band)
6. Vamp Till Ready (With Lew Stone & His Band)
7. Wagon Wheels (With Lew Stone & His Band)
8. One Morning in May (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
9. You Oughta Be in Pictures (With Monia Liter)
10. Little Dutch Mill (With Monia Liter)
11. The Very Thought of You (With Monia Liter)
12. Ending With a Kiss (With Lew Stone & His Band)
13. I Love You Truly (With Lew Stone & His Band)
14. Riptide (With Lew Stone & His Band)
15. Its All Forgotten Now (With Monia Liter)
16. I'll String Along With You (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)
17. With My Eyes Wide Open I'm Dreaming (With Lew Stone & His Band)
18. What a Little Moonlight Can Do (With Lew Stone & His Band)
19. As Long As I Live (With Lew Stone & His Band)
20. I've Had My Moments (With Lew Stone & His Band)
21. Love in Bloom (With Lew Stone & His Band)
22. Isle of Capri (With Monia Liter)
23. Judy (With Monia Liter)
24. Sweet and Lovely (With Roy Fox and His Band)
25. Blue Moon (With Ray Noble & His Orch.)

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Al Bowlly

Al Bowlly is a name that resonates through the annals of music history like the last chord of a melancholic ballad. This British crooner, with his suave style and dulcet tones, has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz and popular music. Born in Mozambique in 1898, Bowlly embarked on a musical journey that took him through the roaring twenties and into the swing era of the thirties. With his distinctive voice and charming stage presence, he quickly rose to fame as one of the UK's most beloved performers. Bowlly's career saw him collaborate with some of the biggest names in music, including Ray Noble and the legendary bandleader Fred Elizalde. His smooth vocals could turn even the most mundane tune into a soul-stirring masterpiece. But Bowlly's success was not without its challenges. His life was tragically cut short in 1941 when he became a victim of a German bombing raid during World War II. His untimely death left a void in the music world that has never been fully filled. Despite his relatively short time in the spotlight, Al Bowlly's legacy lives on through his timeless recordings and enduring influence on generations of musicians. His music continues to captivate audiences around the world, reminding us of the power of a great song and a talented artist. Bow down to Al Bowlly, the king of crooners, and let his melodies serenade your soul.

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