'On a Steamer Coming Over'. Jack Payne & His Band.1933.

[floidfat]

Einfach nur Klasse, ich liebe die Musik.

Bin über Fiesta von Jack Payne auf deine Seite gestossen.

1. Klasse

[Wnoronz]

An interesting point about your GEC No.4. I observe that the rado section is on the left-hand side. Most unusual as the vast majority of radiograms had the radio on the right side. Radiograms were almost as much a piece of furniture as they were for qulity sound reproduction. Sad that they are gone for good.

[85scampi]

Yes I have noticed that over the years too about the left handed Wireless. This machine is of extreme sentimental value, gone for good but not with 85scampi!.

[Wnoronz]

A nice record on the Imperial label. Like so many discs of the time Jack Payne's record follows the typical style of having the orchestra doing a fairly long bit to start, then in comes the vocalist (the famous vocal refrain) and then the orchestra again on their own who give a short play out to the end. This pattern seemed pretty rigid and no doubt others have noticed it !

[Wnoronz]

What a lovely old radiogram that is Scampi !  What make is it and what year ?

Are its innards original ? ...also who were the makers of the record deck in there ?

[85scampi]

It's a GEC No.4 Radiogram, all original as my old friend received it in 1937.The record deck is a Garrard - as tough as old boots!!. I am very proud of it.

[Wnoronz]

Ah ! GEC; a grand old British make! Not to be confused with American GE.

GEC eventually took over Michael Sobell's Allied Radio (Sobell and McMichael models) and eventually killed off those two names. Arnold Weinstock of GEC married Michael Sobell's daughter. GEC themselves are now no more.

Garrard: another fine old make no longer extant. The Garrard family were related to The Garrards of Crown Jewellery fame !

[85scampi]

Interesting information, many thanks to you. I'm so glad this machine brings pleasure to people in 2009.

[genia106]

85scampi, I love this beautiful song. I love the orchestration and the vocal and I wish I was dressed to the Nines and dancing with a handsome man right this very minute. :-) Thank you so much for sharing this FANTASY GEM with me.

[85scampi]

We all need a touch of Fantasy now and again. Wish I was on a steamer going...?!! heaven knows where sometimes!.

[kspm01]

This is an outstanding version in every way. I love it.

[fatsfan70]

Such a delightful number, thank you - Jack Payne's light but pleasant voice was rather reminiscent of Al Bowlly.

[85scampi]

That unmistakeable 1930's flavour we know and love.

[jackpaynefan]

The later issues on Imperial are more difficult to find. It is a delightful version with the added bonus of a Jack Payne vocal. Thank you for sharing another gem from your collection.

[85scampi]

Yes, would love to get my hands on a few more of these later 1933 early 34 issues.The search continues!.

[rego21a]

Such a joy to hear this version

Re[The later issues on Imperial are more difficult to find

Apart from the fact there were fewer of these pressed, the recycling of 78 records because of the shortage of shelac in W.W.2 did not help.

[cavafyinenglish]

love it! & love to hear the other side too :)

[85scampi]

mic33channel has that side uploaded. I well remember your uploads of your 'Broadcast' records. Good luck with your new channel!.

[bowie1921]

I love the ending on this version.The best version i think.

[henry814]

A lovely later Payne and a song that I'd heard before - though this version is by far the best. And of course I love that Jack Payne Imperial sleeve! I've coveted one of those but have yet to find one. Is that an Imperial Records catalogue next to it?

[fredflange1]

So long in coming this steamer, but thank you for uploading it for me.

[85scampi]

A real pleasure Fred, do enjoy!.