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borninthe50s
9th Sep 2018		78 RPM
Arthur Godfrey - C'n I Canoe You Up The River / A Marshmallow World		Review
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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borninthe50s
1st Sep 2018		78 RPM
Geraldo - Take Me To Your Heart Again (La Vie En Rose) / So Tired		Review
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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borninthe50s
31st Aug 2018		78 RPM
Marti Stevens - Three Coins In The Fountain / Why Didn't You Tell Me		The American actress / singer Marti Stevens has an impressive contralto voice , and she uses it to good effect on the outstanding ballad " Three Coins In The Fountain " from the 1954 film with the same title. The appealing orchestration on the track is by Don Pippen , and , in my opinion , this is one of the best versions of the much-recorded song. Unfortunately , however , the single stiffed in America , where the Four Aces scored a no. 1 hit , followed by Frank Sinatra at no. 4 , while Julius La Rosa stalled just outside the Top 20 at no.21 with my favorite version.

borninthe50s
28th Aug 2018		78 RPM
Joyce Frazer - I Went To Your Wedding / Moon Above Malaya		Review
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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borninthe50s
20th Aug 2018		78 RPM
Dick Jurgens - Do You Miss Your Sweetheart (Like Your Sweetheart Misses You?) / Ev'rything I've Got		Review
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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78 RPM: Joyce Frazer - I Went To Your Wedding / Moon Above Malaya - Columbia - UK - D.B. 3191 (1952)

Rated 10 by borninthe50s
78 RPM: Arthur Godfrey - C'n I Canoe You Up The River / A Marshmallow World - Columbia - UK - D.B. 2767 (1950)

Rated 7 9 by borninthe50s
78 RPM: Geraldo - Take Me To Your Heart Again (La Vie En Rose) / So Tired - Parlophone - UK - F. 2315 (1948)

Rated 6 7 by borninthe50s
78 RPM: Marti Stevens - Three Coins In The Fountain / Why Didn't You Tell Me - MGM - UK - MGM. 758 (1954)

Rated 9 by borninthe50s
78 RPM: Joyce Frazer - I Went To Your Wedding / Moon Above Malaya - Columbia - UK - D.B. 3191 (1952)

Rated 8 by borninthe50s
78 RPM: Dick Jurgens - Do You Miss Your Sweetheart (Like Your Sweetheart Misses You?) / Ev'rything I've Got - Columbia - USA - 36629 (1942)

Rated 8 by borninthe50s

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