RECORDED MUSIC

Northern Advocate, 16 April 1932, Page 12

RECORDED MUSIC

MEWS OF THE WEEK. COLUMBIA “Columbia On Parade”—The Record Of The Year. Quite the most ingenious novelty ever produced uii a record is a disc that dominates the Columbia April supplement. It is called “Columbia on Parade” (Columbia DOX 259) — and the title exactly describes it. In it, nineteen of Columbia’s greatest entertainers combine to form a nineminute variety show. Liston to it and note how cleverly it is conceived and built up—so that every one of the artists gets a showing’in his or her best-known work. Never before was so much variety packed , into a single record. It should easily be the biggest “seller” of the year —a delight from beginning to end.

These are the Columbia stars who combine to make ‘ ‘ Columbia on Parade”: — Layton and Johnstone, Binnie Hale, Norman Long (Compere), Will Fytfe, Harry. Tate, Clapham and Dwyer, Jack Payne and his 8.8. C. Dance Orchestra, Debroy Somers Baud, Flotsam and Jetsam, Raymond Newell, Trevor Watkins, Albert Sandler, Billy Mayerl, Len Fillis, Harry Dearth, and Stanley Holloway. ’

“The Jolly Robbers”—-A Fine Overture.

The only Columbia baud recording this mouth, is one by the famous 8.8. G. Wireless Military Baud under the eouductorship of B. Walton O'Donnell. Their choice is Von Suppe's overture. "Banditenstreiche" (The. Jolly Bobbers). "The Jolly Bobbers" overture is most exhilarating. . Like its better-known companions. Poet and Peasant" and "Light Cavalry," it overflows with jaunty tunes. The recording is wonderfully clear and powerful, and the magnificent woodwind and brass in both sides will compel admiration. This can therefore be set dowry not only as one of Walton O'Donnell's best efforts, but in fact as one of the most enjoyable band recordings for a long time. And considering the fine things we have had that is high praise. Everyone should mark this dow r n for a special hearing—no one ■Kill regret it! (Columbia DOX 203). Isobel Baillie And Nellie Walker. In Famous Duets. For those wiio are looking for the ideal recording of the Barcarolle from Offenbach’s "Tales of Hoffman," we can say with assurance, "Hero it is!" This most popular of all opera duets exists in innumerable recordings, but hardly any as consummately artistic as this version by Isobel Baillie and Nellie \V r alker. These singers’ choice for the reverse of the disc is also admirable—" Give Me Your Darling Hands" from Puccini's "Madame .Butterfly." This is really splendid work —though, of course, one expects such work from singers of the calibre of these two women. However, no one should miss these duets on any account. (Columbia 02035). More "Variety Novelties" By Jack Payne. Jack Payne lias a huge number of successes to liis credit on Columbia records, and to some of the most popular arc his "ALaricty Novelties." Those clever arrangements of popular' tunes arc quite unusual: often humorous in both’ singing and patter, and ahvays hugely entertaining. The latest two hits by Jack Payne and his 8.8. C. Dance Orchestra are "Jolly Good Company" and "It Ahvays Starts to Bain"—each well up to the already high standard known so well to all Jack Payne enthusiasts. (Columbia DO 571).

Tunes From “Merely Mary Ann.” ■.Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell are at present featured throughout the country in “Merely Mary Ann,” a talkie that has had a most successful run everywhere. The main theme tune from this film is “Kiss Me Goodnight, not Good-bye,’ * and here wo have a splendid piano version of it played by the ever popular Gil Deeh. On the reverse is a song from “Young as You Feel,” entitled “The Cute Little Things You Do.” Both of these are tip-top examples of Gil Dech’s virtuosity; ami both have accompaniments! frills on a clarinet played by the ingenious Tom Katz. (Columbia DO 547).