In message alexthe14 <alexthe14@...> writes ... Look ... Hi Alex, No Al did not record that song. If you want to see/search if Al recorded a particular...
Hello Alex & John, What a pity he didn't! Wouldn't it have been a lovely recording - I love Fred Astaire's version of it, but Al would have sung it in his ...
Dear John, thank you for all your help. The discography is a great aid. All the best Alex _________________________________________________________________ ...
Hello, Recently I was looking at a DVD of the old ITC series 'The Baron' and one of the extras was an interview with Johnny Goodman, production supervisor on...
My wife and I were discussing (while listening to Love Is The Sweetest Thing) just who is an Al fan these days. Are they all geezers? Mostly? Any under 40? 30?...
I am 54, female and have laid claim to be the USA's biggest Bowlly fan since I was probably 19 years old. I first heard him on a radio program entitled "The...
37, male and a fan of such music and singers since childhood. I don't know about geezer, a bit young for that, but definitely old in spirit, since way back. ...
Dear All, I discovered "My Man"...... Al Bowlly over 40 years ago when i was 21 years old he will always be my greatest vocalist! I've on my lounge room wall a...
I'm 23, first became a fan whilst at university, in Ireland, at 21, two years ago, after hearing and being hooked on 'midnight, the stars and you' in the film...
Dear Jennifer and all, Helen Bevan, Al's last girl friend died a year or so ago - an obituary appeared in Memory Lane magazine. Helen lived with Al in Dukes...
Thank you for the information, Ray. Do you happen to know whether Johnny Goodman's statement about her name being Helen Penfold was correct, please? I...
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Dear Jennifer, I looked up the obituary of Helene Bevan in Memory lane issue 134 and there is no mention of the name Penfold. I have spotted her name in the...
dear all this question was asked the other day,now i don,t know when i first heard al bowlly as my dad was a great roy fox fan ,the fox band with various...
Hello! A site that I have frequented and enjoyed for a long time is having to close up shop (at least for a time) due to copyright issues. It is a site that...
Dear All, We all know that Al Bowlly visited NewYork 1935/1936 ! My question is: What connection as Al Bowlly with San Francisco?? I've a fantastic prize for...
Hello everyone, A bit of a shot in the dark. Now, could the San Francisco earthquake on the 18th of April 1906 at 5:13 a.m.and Al Bowlly being killed on the...
Dear Chunny, You're correct... and i thought that would 'stump' a lot of members. Now your prize... Its a 10 cd set that i've compiled featuring Al Bowlly...
Dear All, With Al Bowlly being my greatest, i rate Harry Bentley the 2nd greatest British Dance Band Vocalist of the 30s. Now almost forgotten, and passing...
Im going to London this weekend (25th/26th) and wonder if there is anywhere in London playing Dance Band/big band music, either live or recorded. I just want...
Hello all. I've been reading and re-reading your posts. They are terrific. I too plan to finally meet the Great Ray Pallet, and join the walk. I've been...
Folks, You may be interested to know that the film "Calling All Stars" is to be shown at the National Film Theatre next month on 10th January at 6.15pm and on...
Dear Lynda & All, That's ok for all you British guys but what about us from other lands? Any 'Ozzies' from (Sydney) would like to see this film, i maybe able...
I first heard Al Bowlly sing in that 1969 Denis Potter TV play 'Misic on the Highway'. Beside the title song, I remember 'Just let me look at you'. I was 26...
Dear Jeff, Wasn't that TV play titled "Moonlight On The Highway" yes i would say 'Blue Moon' is up there with his greatest along with "Dinner For One, Please ...