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A vast majority of today's music mavens will not recognize the name of Al Bowlly, popular band singer of England. His voice sang the songs of the jazz Age and all in a great baritone range.I stumbled across a recording or two of his and Ray Noble (popular band leader)..hooked on his voice.He willingly professed admiring Bing's style and copied some of it....but, he wss his own manand popular singer...Al was killed in a Blitz on London in 1941.

OLD TIME MUSIC, AS I REMBER. I FOUND OUR FAVORITE SONG ON THIS CD. It is The Very Thought of You.

If you had to find a good example of what music in the '30's was like, then Al Bowlly's recordings would be perfect. Very heartfelt and sincere approaches to great songs. A must-have for the '30's era music fan!

Having only recently discovered this artist (where have I been?) I am thoroughly enjoying this selection of his work. It is a mystery why he is not more well known in this country.

Al was big in his day but probably wouldn't cut it now. I enjoy these sweet old loves songs and, although they pre-date me a little, I still find them great to listen to. If you're a romantic, this may be your cup of tea.

It's great to fantasize, thinking how it once was to dress up and go out to the clubs and listening & dancing to this music.

The most underrated vocalist of the big band era

wonderful to hear again these classic songs so well sung

Well, being an old fashioned gal, music-wise, have always loved Al Bowlly, much to the chagrin of my husband! The CD is lovely; as expected, in fact, so doesn't disappoint. It has, of course, that crackly 1930's quality thought not onerously so, but what can be expected of music from that era that most probably can't be digitally re-mastered? Don't expect this CD to be so. It is a delight as it is, seemingly transporting you back to an era when the world was a much nicer place. All of Al's popular songs are here on this CD. Sit back with a schooner of sherry and indulge yourself!

This music reminds me of my Mother . What a wonderful voice Al Bowlly has takes one back to the old pre 2nd world war films . My only gripe ( reason I bought this CD ) is the version of The Very Thought of You dosnt have the Ray Noble band accompanying Al, thankfuly there are other tracks that do . Other than that one gipe wonderful music .

Bought for the service users in my adult day care centre.. they love singing along with it ..

Very happy with the product. This man had the most wonderful voice. If you want to evoke the nostalgia of the thirties then this is for you....a little scratchy but a fabulous orchestra playing and that voice.....a different age when things may not have been perfect but transportingly fabulous.

Bought his for my husband who loves this kind of music, me too - it takes you to another world of years gone buy. Excellent value for money, will be buying more.