Sunday 29th March 2015 |
Has anyone else been watching the BBC’s wonderful “Back in time for Dinner”? I have been hooked. The 50s in England didn’t sound or look as great as it looks in the Hollywood musicals especially the post war food. I found this on the internet about it: |
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No wonder the ladeez could fit into tiny-waisted dresses. I had fun spotting all the items I have been collecting over the years from the 50s – 70s. A cold is an irritating thing at the best of times let alone if you’re a singer and even more so if you have a gig, a gig that you do once a year. it came on a week before then decided so stay so I did as little speaking as possible and the only practice I did went on in my head and with only positive thoughts and more stress than usual we made our way to Ronnie’s the morning of the gig. Saturday afternoon I had been lying on the settee watching James Stewart star in The Glenn Miller Story from 1954, setting myself in the right era and marvelling at Louis Armstrong and Gene Krupa on the screen. I spoke about this on the stage saying to Freddie, “Have you seen the Glenn Miller Story – it’s got Louis Armstrong in it?” He said, “No, but I’ve seen Ed Miliband!” Very funny! I like someone up front joining in the banter and for his first outing was a joy to listen to. |
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DRESS ALERT… On a personal level it was nice to see my lovely friend Claire Weeks in attendance with her sons Max and Jonah – all up from Westbay. Claire and I always loved singing together at school, recorded our first song together, did hospital radio together including our own jingles and she has her own |
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I always say it but it is such a pleasure to talk to people after and give out cake and hear about how cherished Doris is as an artist and a person. One attendee said it was her 70th and had always wanted to come to Ronnie Scott’s. One gent said it was his birthday surprise and he has been a huge Doris fan all his life – with pictures all around his house so was delighted to be here listening to the music of Doris Day with his lovely family. Another said that his favourite Doris and in fact album of all time is Doris’ Duet album with Andre Previn – YES! The loveliest comment I received today was, “Your voice was so clear, I could hear every single note.” That meant a lot – thanks. Arthur Lea on piano was a fantastic new addition to the group, his playing was superb and it was nice to meet his parents who were watching as was Simon Pearson’s and wife Sally. Freddie was our new trumpeter and he proved to have good wit on stage I arrived home two hours later and could only croak. The following day nothing. Thanks to Charlie for the great sound, Erminia for the review and to Carl Hyde for the wonderful photos as usual! |