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| 1. Quickstep: Lonesome And Sorry - Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra | |||
| 2. Quickstep: At The Jazz Band Ball - Tommy Rogers & His Ballroom Orchestra directed by Harry Gold | |||
| 3. Quickstep: If You Knew Susie - Joe Loss & His Orchestra | |||
| 4. Slow Foxtrot: No Other Love - Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra | |||
| 5. Slow Foxtrot: Have You Ever Been Lonely? - Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra | |||
| 6. Slow Foxtrot: Make Believe - Joe Loss & His Orchestra | |||
| 7. Waltz: It Happened In Monterey - Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra | |||
| 8. Waltz: Hello Young Lovers - Joe Loss & His Orchestra | |||
| 9. Waltz: Tenderly - Joe Loss & His Orchestra | |||
| 10. Foxtrot: Guys And Dolls - (Selection: (a)I've Never Been In Love Before (b) I'll Know (c) I've Never Been In Love Before) - Ian Stewart & His Music | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Foxtrot: Secret Love - Malcolm Lockyer's Strict Tempo Music For Dancing | |||
| 2. Foxtrot: Hold My Hand - Ian Stewart & His Music | |||
| 3. Foxtrot: Young And Foolish - Joe Loss & His Orchestra | |||
| 4. Waltz: Three O'Clock In The Morning - Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra | |||
| 5. Waltz: Wonderful One - Victor Silvester & His Ballroom Orchestra | |||
| 6. Waltz: I'll See You Again - Joe Loss & His Orchestra | |||
| 7. Quickstep: Guys And Dolls - (Selection: (a) A Bushel And A Peck (b) If I Were A Bell (c) Take Back Your Mink) - Ian Stewart & His Music | |||
| 8. Quickstep: Lullaby In Rhythm - Wally Fryer & His Perfect Tempo Dance Orchestra | |||
| 9. Quickstep: June Is Bustin' Out All Over - Billy Ternent & His Orchestra (Vocalist: Bobby Breen) | |||
| 10. Slow Foxtrot: Jealous Heart - Joe Loss & His Orchestra | |||
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Product Description
Album Description
When it comes to the musical accompaniment to ballroom dancing who better to lead the way than the featured artist in AVID's latest addition to the Essential Collection series. A world Ballroom Dancing champion himself in 1928, Victor Silvester decided to form his own orchestra in 1935 to supply strict tempo dance records to satisfy the ever increasing demand of the latest dance phenomena, Ballroom or Strict Tempo Dancing. Alongside another stalwart of the British music scene in the 1930's and 40's and musical mainstay of the legendary TV series Come Dancing, Joe Loss, these two make up the majority of the tracks on this wonderful and atmospheric double CD. (you can almost see the sequins, smell the make up and hear the sound of leather on dancefloor)! Equally great to dance to or to listen to, step up or settle down to enjoy 54 foot tapping Ballroom dance classics.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is very good if you are learning to dance and if you have a nostalgia for the old greats, very atmospheric
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One of television's beneficial side-effects is to generate audience participation outside the box, not least in the field of ballroom dancing. On the heels of this resurgence has come the demand for suitable music, and the latest CD label to take the floor is Avid, with this quite splendid panorama of terpsichorean temptation. It covers almost every ballroom form, and a wide range of compositions and styles, but all focussed on the primary requirement for a strict tempo.
Although aimed specifically at aspiring hoofers and their teachers, this compilation should have a wider appeal. The ballroom orchestras aimed for purity of tone, and this is particularly noticeable on the tracks by Maxwell Stewart's Ballroom Orchestra, where the golden sound of Freddy Gardner's saxophone can be heard clearly. One of the stand-out numbers for me is "The Elephant's Tango" on which Harry Gold perambulates most enjoyably. The five jive sides, two by Josephine Bradley and three by Victor Silvester, inject an occasional note of freneticism into the proceedings. Great value for money, and highly recommended.
Although aimed specifically at aspiring hoofers and their teachers, this compilation should have a wider appeal. The ballroom orchestras aimed for purity of tone, and this is particularly noticeable on the tracks by Maxwell Stewart's Ballroom Orchestra, where the golden sound of Freddy Gardner's saxophone can be heard clearly. One of the stand-out numbers for me is "The Elephant's Tango" on which Harry Gold perambulates most enjoyably. The five jive sides, two by Josephine Bradley and three by Victor Silvester, inject an occasional note of freneticism into the proceedings. Great value for money, and highly recommended.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This double CD has a wide range of ballroom dance music. The CDs feature 12 different bands, including Victor Silvester (rather dated) and Joe Loss. I would recommend it.
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dancing round the kitchen!
Fabulous dance music. Been dancing round the kitchen since the CD arrived! Our dancing has improved already. Strict tempo and great variety of tracks and dances. Read more
Published 1 month ago by decorose
A learner's impression
As somebody who has recently started to learn ballroom dancing, I needed some music to help me pick up the rhythms and to practice at home. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Grandpa John
Some good Standards
Not a lot to say really for this album which contains 54 ballroom Standards covering most of the main dances. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. C. M. Cook
Dancing Yesteryear
The content of this CD is so old-fashioned that it is impossible to enjoy
The recordings have no resonance anr are almost an embarassment to listen to. Read more
The recordings have no resonance anr are almost an embarassment to listen to. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Foxtrot Freddie
Good selection of music
Great for beginners needing to find music tagged with dance styles to make life easier while learning to dance.
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by Peter Curnow-ford
Poor quality
There are not many tracks on the CD which inspire you to dance. THe quality is poor on quite a few tracks.
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Jenny Comer
Classy Finish
The songs are not just great as dancing songs but also for relaxing. I also noticed some classic ballroom songs in this CD which been re-recorded briliantly. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2009 by M.S
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