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| 1. The Nearness Of You (The Star Show) | |||
| 2. Stardust (The Star Show) | |||
| 3. Let's Face The Music And Dance (The Star Show) | |||
| 4. Small Fry (The Star Show) | |||
| 5. Gone With The Wind (The Star Show) | |||
| 6. Rockin' Chair (The Star Show) | |||
| 7. I Cried For You (The Star Show) | |||
| 8. Cheek To Cheek (The Star Show) | |||
| 9. Memories Of You (The Star Show) | |||
| 10. Memphis In June (The Star Show) | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Born Free (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 2. Let Me Sing And I'm Happy (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 3. Walk Away (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 4. And You Smiled (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 5. From Russia With Love (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 6. Yesterday (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 7. Born Free (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 8. We're Gonna Change The World (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 9. Maria (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
| 10. Softly As I Leave You (Matt Sings Monro) | |||
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Product Description
CD Description
This double disc set features an audio CD the bulk of which was recorded as a transcription tape in 1961 featuring the Ted Heath Orchestra. This tape was never broadcast in the UK and so this release see's these recordings coming to light for the very first time in this country.
The second part of this set is a DVD of some of Matt's finest BBC television performances. Firstly the inclusion of Matt's own television show Matt Sings Monro, a thirty-minute 1974 special, highlighting many of Matt's classics including the massive hits Born Free, Portrait of My Love and Walk Away.
Saturday Night at the Mill gives us nearly twenty minutes of Matt at his best and as well as a plethora of song it allows us access to an in-depth interview showcasing Matt's warm gentle manner and keen sense of humour highlighting what made him such a popular return guest across all media formats.
The inclusion of an extract from the Cilla Black Show in 1972 gives us a rare opportunity of seeing Matt perform Curiouser and Curiouser from the film Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Another guest on the show, Leslie Crowther, joins together with Cilla and Matt to entertain us with a rendition of the specially written skit Crowther, Monro and Black.
Rounding off this fantastic collection is an appearance from a 1971 Morecambe and Wise Show, which includes the track Thanks. Fans across the world have constantly asked where this is available but Matt never recorded the song. Other than this DVD performance the only other rendition Matt did features in the finale of LWT's Whittaker's World of Music but not as a solo.
This set is a very valuable addition to EMI catalogue of Matt Monro repertoire.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First off, the songs with Ted Heath & his music (1961 & 1963) are superb providing 11 Hoagy Carmichael songs which are not the same arrangements and a whole lot more too. Plus 3 1964 & 1966 tracks with Johnnie Spence. Sound quality is very good considering that the source was not in excellent order and many hours of studio time have produced an admirable end result (mono). My favourites are track 3 "Lets face the music and dance" and track 27 "Something's gotta give". DVD wise the shows are from 1971-1978, no problems and the Matt Sings Monro show from 1974 is a must. Likewise Saturday Night at the Pebble Mill (1978) includes an interview and 2 lots of vocals. All round a super set and all new material as well.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The CD has a most generous collection of radio gems from the early years, with interesting variations on the more familiar arrangements we know from the LPs/CDs. Fascinating to read the liner notes about the BBC's transcription service that was available around the world.
Having had for years a "seventh copy of a seventh copy" of the 1974 TV show "Matt Sings Monro", I'm delighted to see this come up on DVD in an as-new transfer.
Any other comments are superfluous. Buy this set whilst you can to add to your collection of the world's greatest singer.
Having had for years a "seventh copy of a seventh copy" of the 1974 TV show "Matt Sings Monro", I'm delighted to see this come up on DVD in an as-new transfer.
Any other comments are superfluous. Buy this set whilst you can to add to your collection of the world's greatest singer.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This set is a must for anyone that admires the wonderful voice of Matt Monro.
The DVD is something I just had to watch first.
Matt sings a wonderful selection of songs to the camera and small studio audience.
Don't forget that these were the days when audiences did not whistle or whoop after everthing a performer does.
In some ways, it seems like the audience should be much more animated as Matt performs each song brilliantly.
I wonder if they realised just how lucky they were listening to such a gifted singer?
Then the old TV shows were as amusing though the Morecombe and Wise did not include the funny twosome, Matts song was a gem to behold.
The interview on Pebble Mlll was interesting as Matt told how his career started and how he slowly reached celebrity status.
On to the CD which includes excellent quality arrangements from Ted Heath and his band and consists mostly of big band and jazz standards.
I would highly recommend anyone considering buying this to do so.
It is a great historical treasure and you will want to watch it time and time again.
The DVD is something I just had to watch first.
Matt sings a wonderful selection of songs to the camera and small studio audience.
Don't forget that these were the days when audiences did not whistle or whoop after everthing a performer does.
In some ways, it seems like the audience should be much more animated as Matt performs each song brilliantly.
I wonder if they realised just how lucky they were listening to such a gifted singer?
Then the old TV shows were as amusing though the Morecombe and Wise did not include the funny twosome, Matts song was a gem to behold.
The interview on Pebble Mlll was interesting as Matt told how his career started and how he slowly reached celebrity status.
On to the CD which includes excellent quality arrangements from Ted Heath and his band and consists mostly of big band and jazz standards.
I would highly recommend anyone considering buying this to do so.
It is a great historical treasure and you will want to watch it time and time again.
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More Monro
On a personal note I'm glad these old recording and TV appearances can be reissued for fans to enjoy. Read more
Published 16 months ago by The Kinniburgh Kid
Matt at the BBC
Michelle Matt's daughter again doing a brilliant job and the audio cd is fantastic.Great value for money a must for any Matt fan.
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by J. M. Cumberlidge
Wow.
What a wonderful set of recordings which it appears have recently come to light. The sound quality is fantastic and the listener gets to hear this fantastic singer at his best.
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Martin
Matt On Video
Just Got Through The Video Matt At The BBC Although Is Goes Back To
The 1970s Its Still Holds Great Memories For Me. Read more
The 1970s Its Still Holds Great Memories For Me. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Mr. George Savage
Matt Monro
The Cd is okay Not sure about the DVD would have preffered all the music to be on two cds.
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Mrs. Judith A. Russell
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