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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Pennies From Heaven - Bing Crosby | |||
| 2. Love Is The Sweetest Thing - Al Bowlly | |||
| 3. Puttin' On The Ritz - Harry Richman | |||
| 4. As Time Goes By - Rudy Vallee | |||
| 5. When I Take My Sugar To Tea - The Boswell Sisters | |||
| 6. Night And Day - Al Bowlly | |||
| 7. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Irene Dunne | |||
| 8. Dancing In The Dark - Bing Crosby, Victor Young | |||
| 9. Moonglow - Django Reinhardt, Stéphane Grappelli, Quintet Of The Hot Club Of France | |||
| 10. Let's Fall In Love - Eddie Duchin | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails - Fred Astaire | |||
| 2. A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening - Frank Sinatra | |||
| 3. My Heart Belongs To Daddy - Mary Martin | |||
| 4. Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller | |||
| 5. Music, Maestro, Please! - Al Bowlly, Lew Stone & His Band | |||
| 6. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland | |||
| 7. Change Partners - Fred Astaire | |||
| 8. Bei Mir Bist Du Schon (Means You're Grand) - The Andrews Sisters | |||
| 9. The Waiter And The Porter And The Upstairs Maid - Bing Crosby, Mary Martin | |||
| 10. Stormy Weather - Connee Boswell | |||
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Pennies From Heaven transports you back to a golden age of music--an age where superstar singers such as Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Al Bowlly weaved a magical musical spell. The 44 tracks on this compilation are the essence of the romantic music of the 1920s and '30s. Beautiful ballads and gentle swing provide an atmospheric soundtrack which is instantly recognisable. The album is full of timeless songs such as "Goodnight Sweetheart", "Love Is The Sweetest Thing", "Cheek To Cheek" and of course the title track "Pennies From Heaven" (sung here by Bing Crosby, from the film of the same name).
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I came close to awarding this collection 4 out of 5, but then thought better of it.
A purist would find this CD a disappointment, since fewer than half of the 48 tracks come from the BBC television series, (the vast majority of the originals were omitted, or a different version given) and the title could therefore be considered misleading.
Although two versions of the title song 'Pennies from Heaven' appear, one by Bing Crosby and another by 'The Street Singer' Arthur Tracy, only the latter appeared in the television series , where (according to my treasured LPs) it was also sung by Edward Molloy with Louis Levy and the Gaumont British Symphony.
The inclusion of several American recordings, notably those by Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, detracts from the simple charm of the original, which is a pity.
However, with the exception of Fred Astaire's 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' which appears to have been taken from a movie soundtrack, they are all perfectly good recordings and a good example of the popular music of that time.
Since this review was first written, a full selection of music from the television series HAS been issued - with no less than 69 tracks. However, the price left me gasping for breath!
A purist would find this CD a disappointment, since fewer than half of the 48 tracks come from the BBC television series, (the vast majority of the originals were omitted, or a different version given) and the title could therefore be considered misleading.
Although two versions of the title song 'Pennies from Heaven' appear, one by Bing Crosby and another by 'The Street Singer' Arthur Tracy, only the latter appeared in the television series , where (according to my treasured LPs) it was also sung by Edward Molloy with Louis Levy and the Gaumont British Symphony.
The inclusion of several American recordings, notably those by Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, detracts from the simple charm of the original, which is a pity.
However, with the exception of Fred Astaire's 'Let's Face the Music and Dance' which appears to have been taken from a movie soundtrack, they are all perfectly good recordings and a good example of the popular music of that time.
Since this review was first written, a full selection of music from the television series HAS been issued - with no less than 69 tracks. However, the price left me gasping for breath!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Barry McCanna
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Don't be misled by the title, which evokes the Dennis Potter play. The only link with TV is that this CD is being advertised via that medium, so it may garner fresh devotees for the music. The compilation draws mainly on recognisable songs by known artists, but suffers from a lack of clear focus on the genre. "Original songs" implies the first recording of a number, which is not always the case, three of the 44 tracks are instrumental, and by today's standard a double CD should provide 150 minutes listening time. The slipcase is superficially attractive, but the photo is unrelated to the contents. There's some inconsistency in terms of the track listing, which lacks recording dates. Ray Crick's liner note fills in some of the gaps, but photos of the vocalists could have been included. Remastering is excellent, and I hope it sells in droves, but its appeal to established collectors may be influenced by how many of these tracks they own already.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Paul
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this 3CD boxed set of ' Pennies from Heaven ' because I had heard this music on a cassette tape from a relative. The music tracks take me back to a time when life seemed less stressed than nowadays and you can actually hear the words, which is very relaxing and easy going.
The boxed set arrived well packaged and in the original sealed wrapping. The price I paid was excellent compared to any high street shop and internet search.
I would recommend this item to anyone who enjoys nostalgic music from a by-gone era.
I am 60 years of age if this helps.
The boxed set arrived well packaged and in the original sealed wrapping. The price I paid was excellent compared to any high street shop and internet search.
I would recommend this item to anyone who enjoys nostalgic music from a by-gone era.
I am 60 years of age if this helps.
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Music to Dance too
I brought this CD for one of my Daughters Christmas presents, as she likes 30's music and songs and as this had such a large selection I thought this would be write for her.
Published 4 months ago by mrs j freeburn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pennies from Heaven
Very pleased with this CD. Nostalgic memories of my dad whistling the tunes on long summer walks. A good selection of songs from this era and recommended to those who would like to... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Sally B
5.0 out of 5 stars
quality sheer quality music
Pennies from heaven - music and lyrics are just devine.....the sheer magic of the 30s is beautifully portrayed here on this AWESOME 3 dvd set "pennies from heaven"
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Published on 13 Oct 2010 by rob
5.0 out of 5 stars
A CD set to treasure
Like so many others, I owe it to the Dennis Potter series of the late 70's for bringing this magnificant era of music to my attention. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2010 by J. L. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heavenly!
There are many recordings of this type but this stands out as particularly good for music lovers of this era.
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Martin
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pennies from heaven
My major complaint is that the recording list on th cover does not match the actual recording on the CD. Also what recording there are, are infact very poor quality. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2009 by Michael Humphrey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nostalgia
I enjoyed taking a nostalgic trip through memory lane but do wish the sound recording could have been upgraded.
Published on 7 May 2009 by Rayna Vincent
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pennies from Heaven
A nice varied collection of popular music from the pre-war period which would have been even better if some more 'upbeat' tracks had been included. Read more
Published on 30 April 2009 by Roger Lovell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pennies from Heaven
Pennies from Heaven, more like heavenly music for pennies! Fabulous music delivered to my door efficiently and economically - what more could I ask!
Published on 16 April 2009 by Jim Simpson
5.0 out of 5 stars
My wife loves this CD
Bought for my wife, this CD is everything expected and more, a delighful compilation of nostalgic oldies, bringing pleasure on every listening. Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by M. Whorley
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