Swingin' London: Henry Hall - In the Chapel In the Moonlight

The BBC Dance Orch. sous la direction d'Henry Hall, avec refrain chanté - In The
Chapel In The Moonlight (Billy Hill), Columbia 1936
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From www.78s.cd2.com:
Henry Hall's was arguably the band which broadcast the most in the 1930s. He was destined for the Civil Service, but spent his spare time studying music at the Guildhall School of Music. He formed a dance band, and his skill as a composer enabled him to become one of the best arrangers of music in dance bands. He became musical director of the L.M.S. Hotel Dance Orchestra for ten years, and had 32 orchestras under his direction. Luckily, he was spared the Civil Service.
His first broadcast was in 1924, and when Jack Payne left the BBC Dance Orchestra, Henry Hall became the new director in 1934. His first broadcast with the BBC Dance Orchestra was also the first public transmission from Broadcasting House.

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[kspm01]

Another of Hall's wonderful arrangement!

[edgrosso]

Pretty much defines "enchanting" in relation to orchestration. The unique photos help too. Thanks much.

[ARRISIPPY]

Brilliant! I met Henry once...would have been in his 80's.Lovely old fella. Had a nurse with him (much younger than him.) "Not his wife,you know",someone told me.Poor bloke could hardly walk!! :)

[scuddster]

Priceless, thanks so much for posting

[bearcub410]

this is a wonderful tune . great band , the piece was written by billy hill born 1899 died dec 24 1940 american songwriter and lyricist , born in boston mass , famous for writing cowboy songs his biggest hit was " the glory of love " , under the name george brown he co wrote have you ever been lonely , this tune chapel in the moonlight is one of his best thank you !!!!

[jdavidburns]

Hi, sorry to correct you but Billy Hill was the song writer, Henry Hall didn't really credit the vocalist on his records, they were always billed "with Vocal Refrain". It is Dan though, I know the voice :) Have a good weekend too!

[jdavidburns]

I'm sure we wouldn't argue, I was just answering your query :) I know t's Dan as he was my grandfather. I think he also recorded with Oscar Rabin, though you might prove me wrong on that one. Cheers, Dave

[jdavidburns]

No, it's definitely Dan Donovan. He sang with Debroy Somers for a few years and then with Henry Hall for a number of years before going solo.

[candw87]

Was Ken Beaumont the vocalist

[candw87]

Remember this song from 1937 met HENRY HALL on the NORFOLK BROADS in 1950