Joyce Frazer, who sounds quite young, has a strong clear voice with perfect diction, and she delivers the romantic ballad "I Went To Your Wedding" with conviction, to a lush orchestration. This song, penned by Jessie Mae Robinson, was recorded by many artists, including Patti Page, Alma Cogan, Dawn Barraclough, Florence Wright, Sammy Kaye, Dick James, Steve Gibson and The Red Caps, Spike Jones, and Hank Snow. Patti Page scored a no. 1 hit with it in 1952, while Steve Gibson and The Red Caps' version stalled at no. 20 the same year, and then in 1953 Spike Jones' comedy take on it also reached no. 20. Joyce Frazer's version is at least as good as any of the others, but unfortunately as a new unknown singer she lost out.

The flip side is a slow atmospheric ballad, in the style of the "Japanese Farewell Song," and here again Frazer displays her impressive vocal range. The track is enhanced by Ray Martin's intricate arrangement incorporating oriental sound effects.

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On the "A" side of this 78, June Hutton and her then husband, the celebrated arranger / conductor Axel Stordahl (with "The Boys Next Door" vocal group) deliver a superb version of the romantic ballad "Say You're Mine Again." The song has a wonderful melody, and accomplished vocalist Hutton is supported to good effect by an appropriately subtle arrangement and low-key input from the male backing singers. " Say You're Mine Again " was originally recorded by Perry Como , who had a no. 3 U.S. hit with it in 1953


The flip side of the Hutton / Stordahl disc is "The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart?)" , which is similar in style and equally as impressive. "Say You're Mine Again" was a no. 21 U.S. hit in 1953, and more successful in the U.K. where it rose to no. 6 (her only hit there). "The Song From Moulin Rouge" did not chart separately for Hutton, but the original version by Percy Faith & His Orchestra (with vocalist Felicia Sanders) was a no. 1 U.S. hit.

June Hutton was born on 11 August 1919 in Illinois, U.S. During the 1940s "swing" era, she was a very popular band vocalist, and from 1941-'44 she was a member of Charlie Spivak's vocal group "The Stardusters," appearing with the band in the 1944 film "The Pin-Up Girl." Later that year, she replaced Jo Stafford in Tommy Dorsey's renowned "Pied Pipers" vocal group, and then in 1950 she went solo. From 1953-'54, she had three minor U.S. hits (the above-mentioned "Say You're Mine Again" ; "No Stone Unturned", no. 24 ; and finally "For The First Time", no. 26). All three were recorded with Axel Stordahl, but subsequent releases failed to even enter the Hot 100, and with the impact of rock 'n' roll from the mid-'50s onwards Hutton's singing career waned (like that of many other solo performers).

A few years later, June Hutton retired from showbusiness and disappeared off the radar. Finally , she died on 2 May 1973, aged just 53 (reportedly of lung cancer) in Encino, California.

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The " A " side of this single is Irish-born Rose Brennan's superb version of the much-recorded " Band Of Gold " ( NOT to be confused with Freda Payne's later smash hit which shared this title ). Brennan is supported to good effect by male backing singers , and the track is lavishly orchestrated. The flip side is her engaging take on Joni James' minor U.S. hit " My Believing Heart " , a tuneful ballad marred to some extent by rather saccharine lyrics.

Rose Brennan released 15 singles in the U.K. between March 1955 - October !964 , but unfortunately she scored only one ( minor ) hit , the rather strident " Tall Dark Stranger " which stalled outside the Top 30 at no. 31 in early 1962.

Finally , by the mid 1960s Rose Brennan had retired from the music business.She was born on January 1 1931 ; and , as far as I'm aware , she is still alive , aged 88 , living somewhere in the South of England.

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" Wake The Town And Tell The People " is a captivating mid-tempo song with smart lyrics , performed with zest by Rose Brennan to a swingin' big-band style arrangement. It was an American hit in 1955 for Les Baxter ( no. 5 ) , and also Mindy Carson ( no. 13 ) , but chart success eluded Rose Brennan. The flip side , " Ten Little Kisses " , is a catchy up-tempo number with a light springy arrangement , very typical of the mid-1950s.

Rose Brennan was born in a suburb of Dublin on January 1 1931. From 1951 - 1966 she sang with the Joe Loss band in England , performing on the radio as well as in concerts. Then in 1966 she left the music business in order to run a public house with her husband in West London.

Between March 1955 - October 1964 Rose Brennan released a total of 15 solo singles in the U. K ., yielding a very disappointing result of just one minor hit. This was " Tall Dark Stranger " , which stalled just outside the Top 30 at no. 31 in early 1962.

Finally , as far as I'm aware , Rose Brennan is still alive ( aged 88 ) , living somewhere in the South of England ( in the vicinity of the River Thames ? ).

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The A side of this 78, "C'n I Canoe You Up The River ?", is a quasi-novelty up-tempo number, on which Arthur Godfrey's distinctive vocal is augmented to good effect by male backing singers, to a sparkling arrangement. The flip side, "A Marshmallow World," is a fairly well-known Christmas song, on which Godfrey is joined by the Chordettes and the Cherry Sisters. Very melodic and mellow, but neither side of the record charted in the U.S.

Bing Crosby had a minor American hit (no. 24) in 1951 with "A Marshmellow World" (slightly altering the spelling of "Marshmallow"), but the song is probably best-known for the 1963 updated and rousing version by the Phil Spector protege Darlene Love.

Finally, the acclaimed American radio and television broadcaster Arthur Godfrey was born in Manhattan, New York, on 31 August 1903. He died from emphysema in Manhattan on 16 March 1983, aged 79.

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The charming ballad " Chanson D'Amour ( Song Of Love ) " has been recorded by various acts thru the years. Pop duo Art & Dotty Todd had a no. 6 U.S. hit with it in 1958 , and nineteen years later Manhatten Transfer went all the way to no. 1 in the U.K. The Fontane Sisters' excellent take on the song reached no. 12 in 1958. The flip side of their disc , " Cocoanut Grove ", is another very appealing song , faster than " Chanson D'Amour " and enhanced by the sisters' spirited vocals and a compelling Hawaiian-style arrangement.

The Fontane Sisters were Geri , Bea and Marge Rossi , from New Jersey , and they began their recording career on the RCA Victor label , scoring two Top 20 hits , before moving to the Dot label in 1954. There they scored seven Top 20 hits , including the million-selling no.1 hit " Hearts Of Stone " in early 1955. However , by the late '50s musical tastes were changing , and the sisters' last Hot 100 entry was " Jealous Heart " ( no. 94 , in late 1958 ). The Fontane Sisters largely retired from the music business in 1961 , cutting just one more single ( " Tips Of My Fingers " ) and an album in 1963. By then they had ceased touring , saying that they were tired of being on the road and did not want to be involved in the rock 'n' roll scene. Finally , Geri died on 13 September 1993 ; Bea died on 25 March 2002 ; and Marge died on 3 December 2003.

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Buddy Weed was a highly-acclaimed American jazz pianist / arranger / session musician who worked prolifically in the musical genres of " swing " and jazz from the early 1940s - early 1980s , primarily with big bands but also solo artists. In addition , he performed as part of The Buddy Weed Trio , with Tommy Kaye and Felix Griobe , on records and gigs.

On the " A " side of this disc , the trio perform a jaunty little number called " Ready To Go Steady ". However , it is too jazzy, noisy and syncopated for me , and , in my opinion , a more mellow version issued at the time by the 5 DeMarco Sisters is much superior. The girls harmonize flawlessly on the track , to a slick arrangement incorporating a great instrumental break , and the appealing melody is emphasized much more effectively than on Buddy Weed's take on the song. Unfortunately it is not on this website , but it is available on YouTube if you're interested.

Finally , Buddy Weed was born in New York on January 6 1918 in New York ; and he died in Arizona on May 25 1997 , aged 79.

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The " A " side of this single is English singer Janie Marden's cover version of Jonie James' 1955 U.S. no. 6 hit " You Are My Love ". It is a charming romantic ballad with a lilting melody , set to an appropriately restrained arrangement , but unfortunately Janie Marden failed to chart with it.

The flip side is another cover , a song quite similar in style to " You Are My Love " but more intense - " A Teenage Prayer " is enhanced by Janie Marden's heartfelt vocal. In America , three versions of this winsome song entered the Hot 100. Gale Storm did best at no.6 , while Gloria Mann ( whose version is my favorite ) trailed behind at no. 19 and , much lower down the chart , Kitty White stalled at no. 68. There is really little to choose among the four versions. While my favorite is Gloria Mann's , in my opinion Janie Marden's is as good as any of the others even 'though it flopped in the U.K.

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" A Teenage Prayer " is an attractive romantic ballad , on which English singer Janie Marden delivers a heartfelt vocal to an appropriately restrained arrangement. In America , three versions of this song made the Hot 100 in 1956. Gale Storm did best , at no. 6 . followed by Gloria Mann ( no. 19 ) , and much further down the chart Kitty White stalled at no. 68. In my opinion , there is little to choose among all four versions , and Janie Marden's take on it is at least as good as any of the others 'though her version bombed in the U.K.

My copy of this " 78 " disc isn't a one-sided demo. The " A " side is Janie Marden's impressive cover of Joni James' " You Are My Love " , which was a no. 6 U.S. hit for James in !955.

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Firstly, there have been many record labels called "Bell" thru the years. This one, specifically called "Bell Record," was just one of several "budget" labels specializing in "copies" of current American hits, and it released well over 200 singles between 1954-'60.

Four of these, all in 1957, featured Janet Eden, an outstanding vocalist with a strong clear voice. On the "A" side, ably supported by male vocal group the Michael Stewart Quartet, she delivers a potent version of the Dell-Vikings' 1957 no. 4 hit "Come Go With Me," which became a rock 'n' roll classic. There is a change of musical style on the flip side, where Eden tackles country singer Patsy Cline's no. 17 hit "Walkin' After Midnight " with impressive results. She manages to sound quite like Cline, and the arrangement replicates the original.

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" Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherries " dates back to 1931 , when Rudy Vallee had a no.3 U.S. hit with it. It is a slow ballad , with reflective lyrics , and Jaye P. Morgan delivers it in an appropriately relaxed manner. It reached no. 26 in the U.S. charts at the start of 1954 , but I actually prefer the flip side. " Operator 299 " is an appealing quasi-novelty number , with lyrics about a girl anxiously trying to contact her boyfriend on the 'phone. Morgan sings it with gusto , to a jazzy arrangement incorporating telephone sounds.

Jaye P. Morgan was born in Colorado in the U.S. on 3 December 1931 , and in the mid '50s she had seven Top 20 hits in America , her biggest being " That's All I Want From You " ( no.3 , in 1955 ). However , her recording career declined in the early '60s , whereupon she turned to acting and was moderately successful on television and in films. She was also a regular television game show panellist during the '70s , and she continued in showbusiness to a lesser degree until about 2004 , when she retired.

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Firstly , I am not really a fan of opera , but I like both these tracks , particularly the " b " side , which I think should have been the top side. Both are from the 1934 American musical film " One Night Of Love " , which was set in the world of opera and in which Grace Moore appeared. " One Night Of Love " is a beautiful love song with a wonderful flowing melody. It is delivered with intensity by Grace Moore , whose soaring soprano is supported by the Metropolitan Opera Male Chorus , to a sumptuous orchestration by Wilfred Pelletier. The official " A " side , " Ciribiribin " , is a jaunty number in three-quarter time which dates back to the late 19th. century and has been recorded thru the years since then by many artists , including Gracie Fields and Jeannette McDonald. It is faster than the " b " side , quite catchy , but too over-elaborate and with too many musical frills for me. In 1934 , " One Night Of Love " was a no. 1 hit in America for four weeks while " Ciribiribin " reached no. 15.

The operatic soprano / film and musical theater actress Grace Moore was born in Tennessee , U.S. , on December 5 1898. She quickly became a highly-acclaimed award-winning star , and during the 1930s and 1940s she performed in concerts across America and Europe , with a wide repertoire including not only operatic arias but also English , French , Italian , and Spanish songs. During the Second World War , she also entertained American troops abroad.

Finally , Grace Moore sadly died in a 'plane crash near Copenhagen Airport on January 26 1947 , at the very young age of 47. Also killed in the crash was Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden.

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This single comprises two quasi-religious songs, recorded by the under-rated English singer Steve Conway. Both songs are very familiar, having been recorded by many other acts, and Conway receives full support on both tracks from the Hastings Girls Choir, to appropriately restrained arrangements. There is little to choose between them, but I prefer the melody and lyrics of " At The End Of The Day".

Steve Conway was born in Hackney, East London, on 24 October 1920, and he was originally a dance-band singer before signing with Columbia records in 1945. He had a very pleasant mellow voice, and between 1945 - 1951 he recorded approximately 100 songs, mostly religious ballads or what were known as " standards." He also toured the U.K. variety circuit. However, he had suffered from rheumatic fever as a child, which left him with a weak heart, and sadly he died in London on 19 April 1952, aged just 31, after heart surgery.

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I am not really a fan of stage musicals or this type of music generally. "This Is My Lovely Day," however, the duet between Georges Guetary and Lizbeth Webb from the stage musical "Bless The Bride," is one of my favourite songs. "Bless The Bride" opened at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End in 1947, and "This Is My Lovely Day" quickly became one of the most requested items on BBC radio. Its popularity was further enhanced by its association later in 1947 with the wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth and Lt. Philip Mountbatten. "This Is My Lovely Day" is a beautiful song with a wonderful melody, enhanced by the superb performances of the two vocalists - truly mesmerizing.

I am less keen on the flip side. It is tuneful, but the vocal delivery sounds affected and old-fashioned, and I could have done without the "spoken dialogue" mid-way through the song.

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This disc appears to be Ruth Rydell's sole release, available in 78 format only. The "A" side, "On The Carousel", is a jaunty sing-along style number, very tuneful. Rydell delivers it with zest, accompanied by backing singers who are well to the fore, and the track is enhanced by a scintillating arrangement incorporating fairground sounds and whistling. The flip side is a compelling emotional ballad, which provides Rydell with more scope to display her vocal prowess. I was unable to locate a copy of this record on the London label, so in the end I had to settle for the American release on the obscure BBS label.

Finally, I can find no information on the Internet about Ruth Rydell. Can anyone out there assist with this?

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The "A" side of this single, "The Key To The Kingdom," is a rather ponderous piece, played in a leaden manner by Williams, with a choir adding to the overall sense of solemnity.

The flip side is better, a lightweight tuneful number with Williams' tinkling piano supported to good effect by spirited backing singers. Unsurprisingly, this single bombed, as both sides were totally out of sync with what was charting in early 1959.

Nebraska-born Roger Williams released many singles and albums between 1955-1980. His first single, "Autumn Leaves" in 1955, was his biggest hit (no. 1). He also entered the Top 20 with three other singles ("Almost Paradise," no. 15 in 1957; "Near You," no. 10 in 1958; and finally "Born Free," no. 7 in 1966).

Williams was a very popular live entertainer; known as "the pianist to the Presidents," he played for nine Presidents of the United States. Roger Williams died of prostate cancer on 8 October 2011, aged 87, in Encino, California, having played concerts up to a short time before his death.

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My copy of this disc is a one-sided demo , just " Silent Lips " . This song was a minor U.S. hit ( no. 68 ) for Georgia Gibbs in 1957 , and Lanigan's take on it is quite similar , 'though I prefer it because her vocal is more spirited than Gibbs' and the arrangement by Ron Goodwin is more interesting. " Silent Lips " is a catchy and tuneful up-tempo number , but unfortunately it failed to chart for Cynthia Lanigan.

I know little about this English singer Cynthia Lanigan ( a.k.a. Lanagan ), apart from the fact that she performed occasionally on the radio. On the evidence of " Silent Lips " , she is clearly an accomplished singer with a clear voice and excellent phrasing , but unfortunately after the failure of this single and her previous single also on Parlophone she vanished off the radar.

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The " A " side of this 1942 record , " Conchita " , is an engaging novelty song with tongue-twisting lyrics , which was featured in the film " Priorities On Parade ". It is a tuneful number set to a rhythmic arrangement , and the American mixed-gender vocal group the Marshalls deliver it with gusto , displaying their impressive harmonies and counter-harmonies. The song was recorded by various other artists, including Glen Miller , Bing Crosby , Dinah Shore , and the King Sisters , but , perhaps surprisingly , none of the versions entered the American charts.

I prefer the flip side. " My Devotion " is a charming and melodic ballad , a typical example of a war-time song with lyrics conveying the loneliness resulting from separations. The Marshalls' smooth choral version enhances the song , but unfortunately it bombed. It was a U.S. hit in 1942 for several acts , including Jimmy Dorsey , Vaughan Monroe , and the King Sisters , but Charlie Spivak fared best , reaching no. 2. My favorite version is by Tab Hunter , but his 1961 take on the song flopped.

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" When The Saints Go Marching In " has of course been recorded by numerous singers. Rosalind Paige delivers it with gusto , her light voice matching the mellifluous accompaniment by the Nassau Jazz Band. The flip side is another old standard , less tuneful than the " A " side , and here again Paige is supported to good effect by the excellent jazz band.

I failed to obtain a copy of this record on the London label , in either 45 or 78 format , so in the end I had to settle for buying a copy on the U.S. New-Disc label , in 78 format.

Finally , Rosalind Paige , who worked as a literary agent for many years , died of cancer on 20 February 2014 , aged 88 , in New York City.

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The "A" side of this disc is a big ballad, with a robust vocal by the American baritone singer Richard Hayes and a sumptuous orchestration by Joe Reisman. The only problem is, the song isn't good enough to warrant all this effort, and unsurprisingly it failed to chart in America.

The flip side is much better. "Out In The Cold Again" dates back to 1934, and since then it has been recorded by many artists including Dean Martin, Johnnie Ray, Ferlin Husky, Brenda Lee, Kay Starr, and Dinah Washington. It is a superb song with a striking melody and smart lyrics. Richard Hayes is accompanied on the track by a doo-wop style male vocal group; something of a departure in musical style for the balladeer, and it was a no. 9 U.S. hit in late 1951.

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" Beloved , Be Faithful " is an outstanding ballad , with a terrific melody which is quite similar to a song entitled " Forever And Ever ". Eve Young and Snooky Lanson duet commendably on it , to an appealing arrangement by Eve Young's then husband Jack Pleis.

Unfortunately , the flip side " In The Middle Of A Riddle " is a truly dreadful song , just as bad as its title. The pair do their best with it , but it's a lost cause.

Around the end of 1952 Eve Young changed her name to Karen Chandler , who is probably best-remembered for her American hit " Hold Me , Thrill Me , Kiss Me " which climbed to no. 5 in early 1953.

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"Sentimental Music" was considered good enough to be recorded by a host of American stars, including Bing Crosby, Patti Page, Rosemary Clooney, and Tex Beneke. Yet, in my opinion, it is a slow nondescript ballad with a melody that is average at best and very trite lyrics. Significantly, none of those who bothered to record "Sentimental Music" had any chart success with it.

The flip side, "I Still Feel The Same About You," is better but not outstanding. It is a kind of rock-a-ballad with a pleasing melody and reflective lyrics about a broken romance. Georgia Gibbs, accompanied by the Owen Bradley Sextet, had a no. 18 U.S. hit at the start of 1951, while Eve Young's equally-good version bombed.

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Rosemary Squires was born in Bristol , England , on December 7 1928 , and her first single " Band Of Gold " was released in February 1956. She faced stiff competition from rival versions by artists including Rose Brennan , Petula Clark , Kit ( a.k.a. Kay ) Carson , and Don Cherry , and hers quickly sank without trace. She was accompanied on " Band Of Gold " by the Roland Shaw Orchestra , in a relatively simple interpretation which was at odds with the over-blown productions on most of the other versions , and this might partly explain the single's failure. However , Squires has a very appealing pure voice with perfect pitch , and her take on " Band Of Gold " is very engaging,

Rosemary Squires released a total of 14 singles in the U.K. between 1956 - 1967 , but none of them even entered the U.K. Top 40. Undeterred by her lack of success on vinyl , she forged ahead and managed to establish herself quickly as a highly-acclaimed vocalist in the jazz / big band / easy listening genres of music , performing for many years internationally in concerts and cabaret. Her career started in 1940 , at the young age of 11 , and lasted right thru into the 21st. century.

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On this 78, the English singer Virginia Somers delivers sublime renditions of "Lovin' Spree" and "Cross Over The Bridge", associated primarily with Eartha Kitt and Patti Page respectively. She has a very appealing pure voice with perfect diction, enhanced by Reg Owen's slick arrangements on both tracks.

In my opinion, "Cross Over The Bridge" is a stronger, more commercial song than "Lovin' Spree", and it should have been promoted as the "A" side. In any event , both are at least as good as any other versions which I've heard..

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The "A" side of this single, "Do You Miss Your Sweetheart?", is a sentimental ballad about separation. It is taken at a slow tempo, to a fox trot arrangement, and the band led by Jurgens is augmented to good effect by vocal input from Harry Cool. Rather surprisingly, this disc failed to chart in the U.S. for Jurgens, who was then (1942) at the zenith of his career. The flip side is quicker in pace, a spirited version of one of Rodgers' & Harts' lesser-known compositions "Ever'thing I've Got", which appeals to me more than the top side because it's got more spark.

The song "Do You Miss Your Sweetheart?" was also recorded by a mixed-gender vocal group called The Marshalls, released on the Hit label in 1942 in competition with Jurgens' take on the song. Theirs is a smooth choral version, in the style of the Ray Charles Singers, with an appropriately restrained arrangement, and I prefer it to Jurgen's version because, in my opinion, the simplicity of the track enhances the appealing melody. The flip side of the Marshalls' disc, "Under A Strawberry Moon," is an attractive rhythmic number, also delivered in an unembellished fashion. Unfortunately this record bombed, and it is on neither this website nor YouTube.

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Now this is the song I want played at my funeral great lyrics and a great delivery by Leslie. Now largely forgotten one of the great Music Hall stars. When in hospital and they were asking for requests and dedications I put forward this song and dedicated it to all those in the Morgue. They declined to carry out my request.
So have a listen take your mind off Covid and cheer yourself up.

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I seriously wonder if this record could actually damage your hearing. Even using a 1930's gramophone with Bamboo needles.

What does this sound like? Well, If you can imagine an episode of 'The Man From Uncle' where a person is tortured in an enclosed room using piercing, high pitched sound waves, then you are halfway there.

If you can also imagine the sound of a ww2 aerial bomb being dropped onto your house from an inordinate height, picking up speed all of the time, creating an ever increasing shrill, constant 'whistling sound' as it nears - then you have it.

I would say more, but I seem to be developing a bad headache and feeling dis-orientated. Side 'B' remains unplayed.

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The much-acclaimed bandleader / conductor / composer Geraldo was born Gerald Walcan Bright in London on 10 August 1904 , and he died from a heart attack while on holiday in Switzerland on 4 May 1974 , aged 69.

This 78 , released in October 1948 , comprises two familiar songs : " Take Me To Your Heart Again " and " So Rare ". The former is the English version of " La Vie En Rose " , most notably recorded by Edith Piaf. In fact , in 1950 seven versions of " La Vie En Rose " reached the American Top 30 , with Tony Martin doing best at no.9 while Piaf trailed behind at no. 23.

Geraldo was known for his " sweet music " style , also known later as " elevator music " , and he performs " Take Me to Your Heart Again " as a slow fox-trot. I find it very bland , lacking any spark , and he really brings nothing new to it. However , it is redeemed by the impressive contralto of vocalist Doreen Lundy.

Finally , the popular band singer Doreen Lundy ( born in Ireland on 4 November 1925 ; disappeared off the radar , late 1950s ) released a single entitled " Falling Star " on the U.K. Oriole label in 1955. This charming lilting song and also its up-tempo jazzy flip side " A Man " provide her with a good opportunity to display her vocal prowess. Unfortunately , however , neither track is on either this website or YouTube.

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From Paal's Record:

The Sydney Morning Herald printed this review on May 23, 1931:

"One of the most important novelties is the introduction of the double-track Regal records, the first of which was released during this week. The "double-track" record consists of two different versions of the same number on each side. On the outer edge of each side of the record the letters "A" and "B" will be noticed, which indicate the starting point of the sound grooves of the dual recordings. Thus, for instance, by placing the needle on the "A", we shall hear "Elizabeth" from the musical production "Wonder Bar", played as a fox trot by the Rhythmic Troubadours. If the needle is placed on the mark "B", the same melody is heard as a vocal number, sung by Lawrence Allen. The same applies to the reverse side. "A" is the orchestral version of "Love is Like a Song", the theme song from "What a Widow", and "B" is the vocal arrangement sung by Lawrence Allen.
Recorded in London, January 31, 1931.
The Rhythmic Troubadours: Stan Greening - bj - g dir. probably: Bert Heath - Charles Mead - t / Ted Heath - tb / Nat Star (definite) - Tom Gregory - cl - as / Jack Pearce - cl - ts / Joe Kosky - vn / Fred Coocke - p - a / Jack Merrett - bb / Wag Abbey - d - x - chimes / Joe Sargent - v.

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Port-Au-Prince is an absolutely cracking tune by Winifred. I know pop Piano Instrumental Soloists are completely unfashionable now but maybe it's time for a revival.
The B side is ok but nothing on the A side.

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