The man playing xylophone and drums also mentioned by name at the cricket match was my paternal grandfather, Harry Robbins.1902-1982.I didn't know him well but what I did know wasn't very favourable, he was a cantankerous selfish man who ditched his first wife, my grandmother after 6 children and remarried her in the late 50's having nowhere else to go. However, watching this is a poignant reminder of the long time between then, my childhood and now.
As a musician he was accomplished but as a person and father he was as I described. My late Dad had a few years to reconcile with him but I don't think many of the others did. He had no time for his grandchildren except to complain about them. I don't know much about him before he married my Gran. I have to say though that the memories of those days when I was small are sweet. I was very excited to find this video, like a connection from the whole family.
Your grandfather was a damn good musician, though - amazing solo on this video. He also played on the Teddy Bears Picnic and many other hits! My father in law, Val Rosing is the guy singing "Here's to the Next Time."
Thank you. Here in Sonoma Ca there is a personality by the name of Jeff Gilbert, a devotee of those days and fine performer of the style complete with spats. After I told him about this video, Jeff recorded me a cd of Harry's music. Excellent performances. He once played Red Red Robin in the living room of the family home in Hythe Kent. A large part of his troubles came from drinking. I am very fond of Val's voice and other high tenors of the era.
Have been listening to my CDs I got in states of Hall for years but never saw before. This was a treat. He was one of the finest and his crew had to be the best to work for him.
Like This video of my music HERO!! My big favorites!! I can not thank you enough. And I like duck's they are my favorites animals. So I like the bit when Henry Hall Holds the duck!! And I want a time machine, and making him as my freind :) Thank You very much indeed, and good bye.
Nice to see the oboe solo by the very young Richard Matthews. I believe he was only about 17 when he joined Henry Hall's BBC Dance Orchestra.
TheMartinharman 2 weeks ago
Val Rosing sounds positively frightened on a lot of Henry Hall tracks.
Cool2BCeltic 5 months ago
So thats where Stanly Kubric got the idea for "all work and no play makes jack a dull boy"
Artist3303 2 years ago
The man playing xylophone and drums also mentioned by name at the cricket match was my paternal grandfather, Harry Robbins.1902-1982.I didn't know him well but what I did know wasn't very favourable, he was a cantankerous selfish man who ditched his first wife, my grandmother after 6 children and remarried her in the late 50's having nowhere else to go. However, watching this is a poignant reminder of the long time between then, my childhood and now.
claytonave 3 years ago
you mean he was no good, never good and will never be any good?
4521556 3 years ago
As a musician he was accomplished but as a person and father he was as I described. My late Dad had a few years to reconcile with him but I don't think many of the others did. He had no time for his grandchildren except to complain about them. I don't know much about him before he married my Gran. I have to say though that the memories of those days when I was small are sweet. I was very excited to find this video, like a connection from the whole family.
claytonave 3 years ago
Your grandfather was a damn good musician, though - amazing solo on this video. He also played on the Teddy Bears Picnic and many other hits! My father in law, Val Rosing is the guy singing "Here's to the Next Time."
BruceKap 3 years ago
Thank you. Here in Sonoma Ca there is a personality by the name of Jeff Gilbert, a devotee of those days and fine performer of the style complete with spats. After I told him about this video, Jeff recorded me a cd of Harry's music. Excellent performances. He once played Red Red Robin in the living room of the family home in Hythe Kent. A large part of his troubles came from drinking. I am very fond of Val's voice and other high tenors of the era.
claytonave 3 years ago
deejay ..thanks.
Have been listening to my CDs I got in states of Hall for years but never saw before. This was a treat. He was one of the finest and his crew had to be the best to work for him.
betteroffsingle 4 years ago
Like This video of my music HERO!! My big favorites!! I can not thank you enough. And I like duck's they are my favorites animals. So I like the bit when Henry Hall Holds the duck!! And I want a time machine, and making him as my freind :) Thank You very much indeed, and good bye.
recordchanger 4 years ago
This is a great find!
kspm01 4 years ago
1932/1933. This has made a long day much better. Many, many thanks!
85scampi 4 years ago
The first time i have seen "Englands supreme singer of sentimental songs"Val Rosing.Many thanks for this.
mic33george 4 years ago
Thank You for sending this one !! Thank you very much indeed, as Henry Hall says.
recordchanger 4 years ago
WONDERFUL!!
mic33george 4 years ago