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70 years after the band formed and recorded their first Decca album in 1940, the very year of The Battle of Britain, The Royal Airforce Squadronaires release In The Mood, a tribute to the great bandleader Glenn Miller, bringing new recordings to some of the best-known big band tunes of the wartime era. The Royal Air Force Squadronaires were a household name in the Second World War--their first public date took place 70 years ago in Blackpool with a line-up that included saxophonist Harry Lewis, the late husband of Dame Vera Lynn. They travelled the world entertaining soldiers, sailors and airmen, and established themselves as the UK’s leading big band. Comprising 18 elite musicians from the RAF, the band has kept its heritage and has an enviable worldwide reputation. Today’s band, led by Sergeant Kev Miles, frequently performs for Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace. To bring the Glenn Miller effect nto the 21st Century, The Royal Air Force Squadronaires enlisted young artists such as X Factor superstar Stacey Solomon who sings "At Last". The album also includes a new recording of "Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree" with original vocals lifted from The Andrews Sisters.
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Artist: Royal Air Force Squadronaires
Manufacturer: Decca
Manufacturer: Decca
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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I received my copy today and what great version of Glen's music this is. Imelda May is just wonderful on Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and if that is the Andrews Sisters they have mixed Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree in with care. Stacey Solomon was a great choice for At Last, I do not know Jason Isaacs but he is a good on Chattanooga Choo Choo.
All in all a stupendous album of some of the greatest music around, I am just a little too young to know the music first hand but having grown up around it I love it and this album is worth £10 of anybody's money. I will recomend this album to anybody who likes good music. The Squadronaires are note perfect, well done the RAF. In The Mood: The Glenn Miller Songbook
Ron
All in all a stupendous album of some of the greatest music around, I am just a little too young to know the music first hand but having grown up around it I love it and this album is worth £10 of anybody's money. I will recomend this album to anybody who likes good music. The Squadronaires are note perfect, well done the RAF. In The Mood: The Glenn Miller Songbook
Ron
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This CD features the new Royal Air Force Squadronaires playing fourteen of the numbers closely associated with Miller's repertoire (noting that four were recorded contemporaneously by the original RAF Dance Orchestra). This is an 18-piece band, with an impressive rhythm section, disciplined section playing, and accomplished soloists and vocalists. This is an affectionate tribute to one of the best-remembered bands of the war years, and the quality of the recording is exemplary. My one criticism, and the reason for revising my earlier review by docking one star, is that around 45 minutes is short measure for today's CD. I'd like to hear the Squads casting their net wider, and playing at greater length, and hope we can look forward to a further CD which does just that.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have always loved the music of Glenn Miller; there are so many trombone players in my family history including a late uncle who had a dance band with the same signature tune. It's great that the Squadronaires have revived all the old favourites.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic classic big band tunes
This is a wonderful album full of classic 40s big band tunes - really relaxing and full of fun. I took a punt in buying it, and am so glad I did. :)
Published 2 days ago by Dave the Pirate
More Please !!
As other reviewers have mentioned the musicianship/playing on this album is second to none. So refreshing to hear these wonderful tunes brought up to date. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Reggie P
This Could Almost be Glenn Miller
Having grown up just post WW2, which was probably towards the end of the big band era, I was used to listening to the big bands on what was then called the Light Programme on the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by hawkeye2
Glenn Miller sound at it's best
I bought this album for my father, who loved Glenn Miller music espically The Royal Airforce Band, he was in the RAF himself, during the war, serving in Malta where he met my... Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. Gaskin
Rolled back the years
This is a wonderful selection of the Glenn Miller music, played just as he did. One of best tribute discs I have heard
Published 9 months ago by John Newbury
A must have for all Glenn Miller fans
The closest to the original I have heard so far, with all the high fidelity. Super to listen to you would think you was actually there. 10 stars!!!!
Published 13 months ago by C. Quinn
In the Mood?
I've heard many versions of Glen Miller's music but this rates among the best. The Squadronaires really bring the music to life, if you want to put a smile on your face, this is... Read more
Published 17 months ago by RobinRG
Everlasting music
The Glenn Miller music was probably more for my parent's generation, but as a child I did see "Sun Valley Serenade", "Orchestra wives", and of course "The Glenn Miller Story"; all... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Erik Preben Pedersen
MEMORIES
what a superb album well played by the raf SQUADRONAIRES will bring back lovely memories of a different side to the war it was this music that kept everybodies spirits up &... Read more
Published 18 months ago by maid marion
All I'd hoped for
I wondered how the Squadronaires would rate against earlier "soundalike" bands like Sid Lawrence and the others. I wasn't disappointed in any way. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. J. F. Morley
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