Golden Age of Light Music Vol.82: A second A-Z of Light Music

Just as two economists usually disagree, it would be difficult to find two music lovers who acknowledge where the exact boundaries of Light Music actually lie. The repertoire covered in this collection would certainly provide food for some serious arguments, but does it really matter? If music is enjoyable, then why do some people get so uptight about labels? At Guild we simply want to offer a varied selection that is pleasing upon a first encounter, and can become increasingly rewarding when it becomes better known, like a good friend.

And ‘friend’ is a good clue to the repertoire covered here, because conductors such as Percy Faith, Sidney Torch, Robert Farnon, Philip Green, David Rose, Dolf van der Linden and Charles Williams are already established Guild favourites. This time they are joined by Stanford Robinson, Bill McGuffie, Jack Hylton, Leslie Jones and other conductors who excel at producing some fine Light Music.

Contents:
1. At The Theatre ('Up For The Day' Suite) (Graeme Stuart) - Regent Classic Orchestra
2. Bristol Cream (Toni Leutwiler) - The Symphonia Orchestra conducted by Curt Andersen
3. Curtain Time (J George Johnson) - New World Theatre Orchestra
4. Downland (Cecil Milner) - L'Orchestre De Concert conducted by Paul O'Henry
5. Edelma (Pasilli) (Terig Tucci, arr. Percy Faith) - Percy Faith and his Orchestra, with Mitch Miller (Oboe)
6. Fairy Tiptoe (Julian Fredericks) - Harry Davidson and his Orchestra
7. Gazelle. (Montague Ewing) - New Century Orchestra conducted by Sidney Torch
8. Huckle Buckle (Robert Farnon) - Leslie Jones and his Orchestra Of London
9. In A Monastery Garden (Albert William Ketèlbey) - New Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stanford Robinson
10. Jack O'Lantern (Feux Follets) (Roger Roger) - Roger Roger and his Champs Elysees Orchestra
11. Kings Of Sport (Jack Beaver) - Queen's Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Robert Farnon
12. Let Us Live For Tonight (Adrian Bernard, arr. Sidney Torch) - New Concert Orchestra conducted by Reg Leopold
13. Miss Melanie (Ronald Binge) - Stuttgart Radio Orchestra conducted by Kurt Rehfeld (As 'Lansdowne Light Orchestra' On Disc Label)
14. No Orchids For My Lady (Alan Stranks, Jack Strachey) - Ernest Maxin and his Orchestra
15. On A Little Street In Singapore (Peter DeRose, Billy Hill) - Monty Kelly and his Orchestra
16. Prairie Schooner (Ron Goodwin) - Cyril Stapleton and his Orchestra ( As 'Malcolm Peters')
17. A Quiet Stroll (Charles Williams) - Charles Williams and his Concert Orchestra
18. Romantic Illusion (Mischa Spoliansky) - The Harmonic Orchestra conducted by I. Karr
19. Stereophonic March (David Rose) - David Rose and his Orchestra
20. Taxi (Bruce Campbell) - Danish State Radio Orchestra conducted by Robert Farnon ('Melodi Light Orchestra' On Disc Label)
21. The Unstoppable Man (theme from the film) (Bill McGuffie) - Bill Mcguffie, Piano and conducting The Cine-Musica of London
22. Vienna City Of My Dreams (Rudolf Sieczynski, arr. Billy Ternent) - Jack Hylton and his Orchestra
23. A Waltz For Terry (Trevor Duncan, real name Leonard Trebilco) - New Concert Orchestra conducted by Dolf Van Der Linden ('Nat Nyll' On Disc Label)
24. Exotica (from 'Maku And The Monkey - Ballet') (Philip Green) - Philip Green and his Orchestra
25. Young Man's Fancy (Peter Barrington, real name Felton Rapley) - New Concert Orchestra conducted by Cedric Dumont
26. Zip Along (Edward White) - The Grosvenor Studio Orchestra