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Compact
Discs
of compositions and arrangements Conducted by Robert
Farnon
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Including important releases of his music by other orchestras
Please note: this is a new page on our website, which will gradually
be expanded during the coming months. Full details of all Robert Farnon
recordings up to 1996 can be found on the Discography pages in this website.
Some of the Compact Discs listed below have been deleted, but they
may still be available from record dealers' stocks. Also copies may be
available second-hand through various sites on the internet. In case of
difficulty in obtaining any of the Compact Discs listed below, you are
welcome to contact us for guidance, although we regret that we do not
hold stocks of deleted items ourselves.
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LENA
HORNE with ROBERT FARNON AND HIS ORCHESTRA and featuring
PHIL WOODS saxophone: "Lena A New Album"
Ive Grown Accustomed to His Face, Someone To
Watch Over Me, My Funny Valentine, Someday My Prince Will
Come, Ive Got The World On A String, Softly As I Leave
You, I Have Dreamed, A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing, Ive
Got To Have You, My Ship Vocalion CDLK 4342, 43:03
mins. Last February Mike Dutton asked me to pen some notes
for this reissue of an album which I must confess
I hadnt listened to carefully for several
years. To say it was a magical experience is something of
an understatement. Around that time, in the mid-1970s, we
were in the happy situation of receiving a steady supply
of new Farnon albums, each one containing some priceless
gems. To coin a familiar phrase, it was like being let loose
in a sweet shop; there were so many treats all around that
you didnt always realise how wonderful some of them
really were. I am facing the same situation today when I
make selections for the Guild Light Music CDs. I often include
individual tracks from Bobs early Decca LPs (now out
of copyright) and in many cases they stand out from the
rest. In their original settings, among twelve or so of
similar works all receiving his masterly touch, the orchestrations
still sounded wonderful but not as wonderful as they
seem today when placed in the spotlight on their own. After
several years of negligence I have now returned to the Lena
Horne project, and it has been a true revelation. At times
I struggled to find the words to express my overwhelming
feelings of admiration for the way in which Bob treated
each number the only exception being A Flower
Is A Lovesome Thing which Lenas husband Lennie
Hayton arranged. When three unique talents met at Londons
Olympic Studios in April 1976, the result was bound to be
something rather special. Lena Horne had already been at
the top of her profession for almost forty years, beginning
with her international fame in great musicals such as "Stormy
Weather " and "Cabin In The Sky" (both in
1943), leading to her many concert appearances at the finest
venues. She felt equally at home at the plushest nightspots
in London, Paris, Monte Carlo, Stockholm, Chicago and New
York, and the talented little girl who grew up in Brooklyn
never short-changed her legions of doting admirers. By the
time she was 16 she appeared at the famous Cotton Club,
and this tended to set the tone for her life in show business.
Lena was in her element entertaining the diners in nightclubs,
yet to the millions who adored her around the world it was
her films and recordings that were so magical. Her taste
in choosing her material was undoubtedly helped by her marriage
to Lennie Hayton, from 1940 to 1953 one of the leading musical
directors at M-G-M. The third ingredient in the magical
mix of unique talents was Phil Woods, a bebop-influenced
alto-saxophonist whose impressive credits included working
with Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, Gene Krupa and Thelonious
Monk to pick just four at random. He honed his craft
during four years at the Julliard in New York where he majored
in clarinet. Critics and readers of Downbeat praised him
with awards, and he received two Grammys around the time
that he went into the studios with Lena Horne and Robert
Farnon. The bonus of an album such as this is that it allows
those involved to express the music in a way that may be
completely different from the version that has already become
familiar. Divorced from "My Fair Lady", Ive
Grown Accustomed to his Face takes on an almost doleful
feel, bringing out the full meanings in Alan Jay Lerners
lyrics which cleverly convey the realisation that familiarity
has moved on to a new, higher plane. Composers must get
frustrated when their carefully crafted verses get omitted
by singers, but happily Lena Horne does not disappoint in
Someone to Watch Over Me. This track marks the first
appearance of Phil Woods, far removed from his bebop roots,
but his saxophone provides the perfect foil to Lenas
complete grasp of the meanings in the lyrics. My Funny
Valentine reveals the Robert Farnon strings in all their
glory, with an almost religious feel encompassing the singer
who clearly worships her lover. The earlier comment about
familiar versions of well known tunes certainly applies
to Someday My Prince Will Come. For a while after
the release of Walt Disneys 1937 masterpiece "Snow
White and the Seven Dwarfs", Adriana Caselottis
high soprano frightened off anyone else but by 1976 a new
generation had emerged largely untouched by the original,
and receptive to a new interpretation. Robert Farnon always
knew when simplicity was best, and Lena begins with the
intimate sound of Gordon Beck on piano, with the strings
gently ushering in Phil Woods as the chorus ends. This is
late night music par excellence. The simple theme is maintained
in Ive Got the World on a String with Phil
Woods and Gordon Beck supported by Chris Laurence on bass,
before the strings eventually shimmer in and alert us to
the fact that the lady is about to sing preceded
by a suitable fanfare from the brass. Softly As I Leave
You gets the tender treatment it deserves, with the
strings providing a heart-rending backdrop before the piano
provides just the right touch of perception.I Have Dreamed
recreates the jazzy sound of saxophone, keyboard and
bass, but the rich orchestral colours are never too distant.
Lenas husband Lennie Hayton provides the lovely string
setting for A Flower is a Lovesome Thing, then
Ive Got to Have You is the one track that acknowledges
that popular songwriters were still around in the 1970s,
although styles had changed quite dramatically. Personally
I feel that this is the one number that was out of place
in this collection. Kurt Weill composed My Ship for
the 1941 show "Lady in the Dark" and it now seems
incredible that some bands at the time treated it as an
up-tempo number (which you can find on a future Guild CD!),
especially when you hear the magnificent setting created
for Lena Horne and Phil Woods. Farnon always filled his
orchestras with the top session players: his regular Concertmaster,
and first violinist, was Raymond Cohen (for whom Farnon
composed his "Rhapsody for Violin and Orchestra")
and the usual choice of harpist was David Snell, today a
leading composer and conductor for films. Each and every
performer involved in this album was at their peak when
this recording was created in 1976, and the sheer quality
shines through in every track. I urge every reader to add
it to their collection while they can. If you need an extra
incentive, in the booklet there is a colour photo of Bob
with Lena relaxing during a break in the sessions. David
Ades
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CLASSIC FARNON SOUNDTRACKS NOW ON CD
Last spring (2006) David Ades was approached by the British
company Jasmine Records to discuss the possibility of a
2CD collection of Robert Farnon recordings. Rather than
repeat the repertoire which has already appeared on other
labels, the early discussions centred on recordings that
were new to CD. However, at the same time Jasmine naturally
wanted to include some of Robert Farnons best known
works, so that the collection would have a general appeal
especially in North America where Jasmine is a strong
seller. Jasmine is gradually building up an impressive catalogue
of light music releases, with recent issues featuring Mantovani,
Gordon Jenkins and Hugo Winterhalter.
David suggested that the inclusion of some of Robert Farnons
soundtracks from the 1940s would certainly appeal to his
admirers, especially as they have never before been available
on commercial recordings. It was also agreed that many of
his Decca 78s accompanying popular singers deserved to be
restored to the catalogue, and gradually the concept for
this new release began to take shape.
David recommended that Alan Bunting should handle the digital
sound restoration, and work on the project began in earnest
last autumn. Rather than mix the vocals and instrumentals,
it was decided that the first CD would concentrate on Bobs
famous numbers, with four longer extracts from film soundtracks.
The second CD concentrates on the Decca singles he conducted
many of them featuring his own brilliant arrangements.
The result is a collection that provides a snapshot of his
formative years in Britain, with plenty of tracks being
reissued for the first time in over half a century
thereby making the release of great interest to existing
Farnon fans, as well as those who will be discovering his
genius for the first time.
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1 Orchestral and Film Music
1 Portrait Of A Flirt (Robert Farnon)
KINGSWAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
2 Gateway To The West (Robert Farnon)
ROBERT FARNON AND HIS ORCHESTRA
3 Westminster Waltz (Robert Farnon)
ROBERT FARNON AND HIS ORCHESTRA
4 All Sports March (Robert Farnon)
QUEENS HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
5 "JUST WILLIAMS LUCK" (1947) film soundtrack excerpts
(Robert Farnon)
Orchestra Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
6 Peanut Polka (Robert Farnon)
ROBERT FARNON AND HIS ORCHESTRA
7 How Beautiful Is Night (Robert Farnon)
ROBERT FARNON AND HIS ORCHESTRA
8 Melody Fair (Robert Farnon)
ROBERT FARNON AND HIS ORCHESTRA
"SPRING IN PARK LANE" (1948) film soundtrack excerpts
NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and Chorus
Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
9 Opening titles music: Early One Morning (traditional)
10 The Moment I Saw You (Manning Sherwin, Harold Purcell);
closing titles music
11 Proud Canvas (Robert Farnon)
QUEENS HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
12 Manhattan Playboy (Robert Farnon)
QUEENS HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
13 "WILLIAM COMES TO TOWN" (1948) film soundtrack excerpts
(Robert Farnon)
NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
14 State Occasion (Robert Farnon)
QUEENS HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
15 Pictures In The Fire (Robert Farnon)
QUEENS HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
16 Jumping Bean (Robert Farnon)
KINGSWAY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
17 A Star Is Born (Robert Farnon)
ROBERT FARNON AND HIS ORCHESTRA
"MAYTIME IN MAYFAIR" (1949) film soundtrack excerpts
NEW SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA and Chorus
Conducted by ROBERT FARNON
18 Opening titles music: Maytime In Mayfair (Harry Parr-Davies)
19 Journey Into Melody (Robert Farnon)
20 Maytime In Mayfair ballet (Robert Farnon)
21 Dream Dance; closing titles music (Robert Farnon)
CD 2 Robert Farnon and his Orchestra accompanying singers
on UK
1 The Fleets In (Victor Schertzinger, Johnny Mercer)
THE JOHNSTON SINGERS
2 Youd Be Hard To Replace (from "The Barkleys of Broadway")
(George Gershwin, Harry Warren)
VERA LYNN
3 Chi-Baba, Chi-Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep) (Mack David,
Al Hoffman, Jerry Livingston)
DENNY DENNIS with THE SONG PEDLARS
4 You Keep Coming Back Like A Song (from "Blue Skies") (Irving
Berlin)
BERYL DAVIS
5 Hallelujah (Vincent Youmans, Leo Robin, Clifford Grey)
THE GEORGE MITCHELL CHOIR
6 Maybe Youll Be There (Rube Bloom, Sammy Gallop)
PAUL CARPENTER
7 Cherry Stones (John Jerome)
LEE LAWRENCE and VERA LYNN
8 Every Time I Meet You (from "The Beautiful Blonde from
Bashville Bend") (Josef Myrow, Mack Gordon)
DENNY DENNIS
9 I Am Loved (from "Out of this World") (Cole Porter)
VERA LYNN and THE MITCHELL MEN
10 The Stars Will Remember (Don Pelosi, LeoTowers)
SCOTTY McHARG
11 Goodnight You Little Rascal You (Noel)
ANNE SHELTON
12 Great Day (Vincent Youmans, Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu)
THE GEORGE MITCHELL CHOIR
13 Penthouse Serenade (When Were Alone) (Will Jason,
Val Burton)
VERA LYNN
14 When You Make Love To Me (Jascha Heifetz, Marjorie Goetschius)
PAUL CARPENTER
15 My Resistance Is Low (Hoagy Carmichael, Harold Adamson)
THE JOHNSTON SINGERS
16 Once Upon A Winter Time (Johnny Brandon, Ray Martin)
VERA LYNN
17 If You Ever Need A Friend (Jimmy Harper, Larry Miller)
DENNY DENNIS
18 Kiss The Boys Goodbye (Victor Schertzinger, Frank Loesser)
THE JOHNSTON SINGERS
19 The Way That The Wind Blows (Whitney, Kramer)
BERYL DAVIS
20 In Between The Showers (Youll Find A Little Sunshine)
(McGhee, Walsh, Silberman)DENNY DENNIS
21 Ill Make Up For Everything (Ross Parker)
VERA LYNN
22 Lovely Lady Let The Roses See You Today (Hardy)
JOHN CAMERON
23 When Youre In Love (OConnor, Fields, John)
RONNIE RONALDE, whistling
24 A La Claire Fontaine (Traditional, arr. Robert Farnon)
JACQUES LABRECQUE and THE MITCHELL CHORUS
25 "Cinderella" Walt Disney Film Selection (Mack
David, Jerry Livingston, Al Hoffman)
GRACIE FIELDS with THE GEORGE MITCHELL CHOIR
Jasmine JASCD 661
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A
North American Review of John Wilson and the BBC Concert
Orchestras superb performance of important Farnon
works
FARNON "Captain Horatio Hornblower RN":
Suite; Symphony No. 2 in B; The Frontiersmen: Overture;
Goodwood Galop; Alcan Highway; Three Impressions: High Street,
In a Calm, Manhattan Playboy; Seventh Heaven; Playtime;
Symphony No. 1 in D - Scherzo. John Wilson conducting
BBC Concert Orchestra DUTTON Epoch CDLX 7173 (76:43)
Among devotees of light music, Robert Farnon (19172005),
born and trained in Canada, is practically a deity - and
with good reason. No other Englishman since the era of Eric
Coates has left such a deep mark, with his utterly distinctive
and widely influential idiom, on the whole field of light
music. In addition to his conspicuous role in this area,
however, in jazz and popular music Farnon was an arranger
whose talents were sought out by many famous stars of the
day - Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, George Shearing,
J. J. Johnson, Singers Unlimited, even Eileen Farrell. Beyond
this, Farnon also made occasional forays into film music,
as the first item on this long-awaited dazzler of a disc
triumphantly illustrates - the concert suite drawn from
his most famous score for the Gregory Peck 1950s costume
drama "Captain Horatio Hornblower RN".
This is the third and by far the most impressive recording
of this splendiferous music. Its towering main theme is
the quintessence of swashbuckling adventure, and the exquisite
"Lady Barbara" love theme is one of Farnons
most enrapturing inspirations. Perhaps some of the action
sequences sometimes sound a little too forced or generic,
but Farnons absolutely brilliant command of orchestral
colours sweeps away all reservations.
Like Montague Phillips of an earlier generation, Farnon,
although he was already lead trumpeter in a radio orchestra
led by Percy Faith, began his precocious career while still
in his early twenties as a composer of large-scale concert
music with two symphonies premiered to considerable acclaim
under conductors Sir Ernest MacMillan and Eugene Ormandy.
In point of fact, Farnon never totally turned his back on
the "classical" world; among his later more extended
works are a gorgeous Rhapsody for violin and orchestra,
Prelude and Dance for harmonica and orchestra, Tripartita
for saxophone and orchestra, and a piano concertante
piece entitled Cascades to the Sea.
This premiere recording of the Second Symphony, subtitled
"Ottawa," together with the Scherzo movement from
the First (both products of the early 1940s, before he emigrated
to England as conductor of a war time army orchestra), will
delight all of those who have waited decades to hear these
prime examples of the Farnon style in gestation.
At nearly half-an-hour in length, the Second Symphony is
quite ambitious, and its three movements (Larghetto con
maesta; Allegro moderato; Largo ma non troppo) show that
Farnon was not content to abide by traditional rules of
tempo and mood, of which there is considerable freedom and
contrast here, even within individual movements. Though
perhaps a little weak in the strategies of formal development,
the proceedings are dominated by Farnons innate melodic
gift as well as his instinctive feeling for rich orchestral
textures. Already his characteristic modes of soaring expansiveness
and celebratory affirmation are clearly evident. In fact,
the composer would now and then return to these then-withdrawn
scores to mine them for ideas for later works, such as the
opening of the finale, which became the spellbinding Ottawa
Heights of his "Canadian Impressions". The
First Symphony Scherzomeaningfully marked Moderato
con licenza - sports a disarmingly memorable tune which
could be a harbinger of light classics like Jumping Bean.
The remainder of this program offers a diversified cross
section of the kind of orchestral miniatures for which Farnon
discovered in the post-war years there was a strong demand
in England. This was a field that made best use of his particular
talents, and most were originally published by Chappell
as utilitarian "production" music, but many eventually
became popular outside of this specialized context. Both
Alcan Highway and High Street were later incorporated
into "Canadian Impressions", while Manhattan
Playboy typifies the breezy metropolitan dash of Portrait
of a Flirt, and Seventh Heaven the glamorous
and rhapsodic ambiance of Journey into Melody and
A Star Is Born. Incidentally, In a Calm is
one of the most serene and luminous pieces of quiet music
ever devised. In works like these, as well as The Frontiersmen,
Goodwood Galop, and Playtime, Farnon can immediately
evoke a specific mood or activity in just a few short pregnant
measures filled with striking and often cleverly unpredictable
melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic outlines that stay in the
memory in part due to their masterly orchestral embodiments.
John Wilson, the enormously talented young conductor whose
interests straddle both the popular and classical fields,
conducts absolutely impeccable and idiomatic performances
from an ensemble with more than a passing acquaintance with
this kind of fare. And Duttons sonics leave nothing
to be desired.
It is high time the artificial boundaries between pop and
classic are breached, and it is this kind of release that
moves the process forward. The music of Robert Famon is
an excellent place to start. Quality is quality, no matter
what the context.
Paul A. Snook
Reproduced from the American magazine "Fanfare"
by kind permission of the reviewer.
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Vocalion CDLK4100 From The Highlands / From The Emerald
Isle
These
two LPs feature some beautiful arrangements of traditional
airs. "From the Emerald Isle" was Robert Farnons
first LP in stereo.
"From the Highlands": Blue Bells of Scotland/Wi
a Hundred Pipers/Charlie is My Darling/My Ain Folk; The
Campbells are Coming/A Highland Lad My Love Was Born/Annie
Laurie; Bonnie Dundee/Barbara Allen; Blue Bonnets Over the
Border/Skye Boat Song; Comin Thru the Rye/My Love
is Like a Red Red Rose; Highland Laddie/Loch Lomond/Green
Grow the Rushes; Robin Adair/Ye Banks and Braes; Keel Row/Whistle
and Ill Come to You/My Love Shes But a Lassie/Blue
Bells of Scotland. "From the Emerald Isle": Killarney;
St Patricks Day/The Gentle Maiden; Kerry Dance/How
Are Things in Glocca Morra; The Girl I Left Behind Me/Cockles
and Mussels; Londonderry Air; The Minstrel Boy; The Irish
Washerwoman; Ill Take You Home Again, Kathleen/The
Rakes of Mallow; An Irish Lullaby/The Wearing of the Green;
The Mountains of Mourne/Kathleen Mavourneen; Haste to the
Wedding/Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms.
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Vocalion CDLK4102 Out Of My Dreams
A
collection of stereo recordings from the 1970s, originally
released in Britain on the small Rediffusion label.
Out of my Dreams, Send in the Clowns, Dream a Little
Dream of Me, Michelle, Theme from 'Godfather 2', *Latin
Dreamer, Romantic Hour, Street of Dreams, The Way we Were,
*In a Dream World, You Stepped out of a Dream, The Sweetheart
of Sigma Chi, Liebestraum, Dream, All Alone, I Dream of
Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair, Dream Memory, Emmaline,
I Had the Craziest Dream, Jo-Anne, My Little Friend, When
I Grow too old to Dream, Daybreak, Alice Blue Gown. (*Robert
Farnon compositions)
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Vocalion CDLK4104 Melody Fair / Canadian Impressions
Two
superb LPs of Robert Farnon compositions.
Melody Fair, Jumping Bean, Joanne, A Star is Born, Journey
Into Melody, How Beautiful is Night, Peanul Polka, Malaga,
Portrait of a Flirt, In a Calm, Poodle Parade, Manhattan
Playboy. "Canadian Impressions" Gateway
to the West, Main Street, A La Claire Fontaine, Pow Wow,
Prairie Sunset, Alcan Highway, Ottawa Heights, Lake of the
Woods, Mountain Grandeur, Canadian Caravan.
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Vocalion CDLK4108 Something To Remember You By / Together
(US title: Sunny Side Up)
"Something
to Remember You By": Louisiana Hay Ride, Something To Remember
You By, Alone Together, Maria, If There Is Someone Lovelier
Than You, Got a Bran' New Suit, I Guess I'll Have To Change
My Plan, Then I'll Be Tired Of You, Dancing In The Dark,
I See Your Face Before Me, You And The Night And The Music,
A Shine On Your Shoes. "Together": Sunny Side Up, Just a
Memory, The Best Things In Life Are Free, Button Up Your
Overcoat, I'm A Dreamer, The Black Bottom, Birth Of The
Blues, Just Imagine, You're The Cream In My Coffee, Together,
If I Had a Talking Picture Of You, The Varsity Drag.
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Vocalion CDLK4112 Two Cigarettes In The Dark / Pictures
In The Fire
"Two
Cigarettes In The Dark": Title tune, Cocktails For
Two, The Touch Of Your Lips, Where Or When, By Candlelight,
The Very Thought Of You, Isnt It Romantic, Im
In The Mood For Love, The Way You Look Tonight, Moonlight
Becomes You, A Door Will Open, Love Walked In, Come Dance
With Me. "Pictures in the Fire": *Title tune,
Love Is A Many-Splendoured Thing, *To A Young Lady, Hey
There, Secret Love, *Lazy Day, Friendly Persuasion, *Sophistication
Waltz, When I Fall In Love, *A Summer Love, The Story Of
Tina, The Nearness Of You.(*Robert Farnon compositions)
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Vocalion CDLK4118 Presenting Robert Farnon / Flirtation
Walk
"Presenting
Robert Farnon": Yes! We Have No Bananas, Always, Blue
Skies, In The Blue Of The Evening, When I Grow Too Old To
Dream, Dont Blame Me, To A Wild Rose, Dawn To Dusk,
Laura. "Flirtation Walk": Would You Like To Take
A Walk, Reflections In The Water, Its Always You,
Two Little Girls In Blue, Sweet And Lovely, So Do I, Flirtation
Walk, By A Waterfall, Can I Forget You, Its Easy To
Remember, Flirtation Waltz, Down By The River, My Foolish
Heart, I Love A Lassie.
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Vocalion CDLK4137 Victor Schertzinger Suite / Hoagy
Carmichael Suite / Music Of Vincent Youmans
"Victor
Schertzinger Suite": The Fleets In, Dream Lover,
Sand In My Shoes, Marcheta, One Night Of Love, Kiss The
Boys Goodbye bonus tracks: Love Passes By, Tangerine.
"Hoagy Carmichael Suite": My Resistance Is Low,
Stardust, Little Old Lady, Georgia On My Mind, One Morning
In May, Lazy Bones. "Music Of Vincent Youmans":
Hallelujah, Tea For Two, Sometimes Im Happy, Without
A Song, Great Day, Orchids In The Moonlight, More Than You
Know, Time On My Hands bonus track: The Carioca.
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Vocalion CDLK4146 The Wide World Of Robert Farnon
Stereo
recordings licensed from Parry Music featuring Robert Farnon
compositions
The Wide World, Olympian March, Rhapsody For Violin
And Orchestra, Scenic Wonders, I Saw My Lady Weep, Swallow
Flight, Lake Louise, The Magic Island, Cascades To The Sea,
How Beautiful Is Night, Cruise World, Hollywood Stars, Sports
Arena, Hockey Night.
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Vocalion CDLK4174 The Songs Of Britain / Stephen Foster
Melodies plus 12 extra tracks
"The
Songs Of Britain": British Grenadiers, Drink To Me
Only, Lincolnshire Poacher, Londonderry Air, Strawberry
Fair, Annie Laurie, All Through The Night, Early One Morning.
"Stephen Foster Melodies": Jeanie With The Light
Brown Hair, Swannee River, Deep River, Camptown Races, Oh!
Susanna, Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming, Sweet And Low,
Beautiful Dreamer. Additional tracks: April In Paris, Invitation
Waltz, Just One Of Those Things, Kiss Me Again, Shadow Waltz,
Donkey Serenade, Persian Nocturne, The Waltzing Cat, *Proud
Canvas, *Bird Charmer, *Jockey On The Carousel, *Westminster
Waltz. (*Robert Farnon compositions)
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Vocalion
CDLK4238 Showcase for Soloists plus 18 extra tracks:
all composed by Robert Farnon
"Showcase For Soloists": Trumpet Talk, Twos
Company, Piccolo Flight, Gentle Vibrations, A Violin Miniature,
The Snow Goose, Travellin Jazz, Flute Fantasy, The
Dame In Red, Clarinet Melange, Walkin Happy, Blue
Waters. Additional tracks: Globe Trotting, Country Girl,
Westbound Passage, Horn-a-Plenty, Shepherds Delight,
Toyland Tattoo, Pleasure Drive, Sounds Of History, Little
Miss Molly, Here Comes The Band, Doing The Raccoon, Power
And Glory, Winter Jasmine, Portrait Of Lorraine, Closing
The Ring, The Grand Alliance, Shepherds Warning, Western
Panorama.
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Robert Farnon compositions can be found on the following
QUEENS HALL LIGHT ORCHESTRA CDs from Vocalion:
CDEA6021 Jumping Bean, Portrait Of A Flirt, Pictures
In The Fire, High Street, Taj Mahal, Willie The Whistler.
CDEA6061 Proud Canvas, The Huckle-Buckle.
CDEA6094 All Sports March, State Occasion, Grandstand.
CDLK4274 The First Waltz, Dominion Day, Mr Punch,
New Horizons, The Big Night, Headland Country, Holiday Flight,
City Streets.
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