Just a Little While to Stay Here-Crane River Jazz Band.wmv

Another 'blast from the past', the Crane River band in August 1950. The line-up on this audio track was:- Ken Colyer; tpt. Sonny Morris; cnt. John R.T. Davies; tmb. Monty Sunshine; clt. Pat Hawes; pno. Ben Marshall; bjo. Julian Davies; bss. and John Westwood; dms. (Not the line-up shown on the band photograph, which was taken later).

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Just
• little
• while
• Crane
• River
• jazz
• 1950's
• London

[berniepainter]

I well remember this band from the 50's. They used to play at a club just off Leicester Square as well as out west in Twickenham.

I beleive Mick Jagger was one of their early fans.

[derekpara]

This band had such terrific drive. I love it.

I've got the 45 EP - still in VG conditions, together with a few very rare other Cranes.

Thanks for posting. It allows other to enjoy this wonderful music.

[411watchdog]

For those who like this kind of music (I do) here comes the chorus:

Just a little while to stay here

just a litte while to wait

just a little while to labour

in the path that's always straight

just a little more of troubles

in this low and sinful state

then we'll enter heaven's portals

sweeping through those pearly gates.

[drjazzisme]

GREAT MUSIC,AND YES I'M SURE THAT IT HAS BEEN PUT ON CDs,TRY GOOGLING IT.  CAN ANYONE LISTENING TO THIS NOT TAP THEIR FEET OR WANNA GET UP AND STOMP AROUND AS IN TIMES PAST?5 MORE BIG STARS.

[HarborGuy]

Great Sound and 4X4 rhythm --

[betteroffsingle]

WOW, This is GREAT and thanks for the heads up. I'm trying to find more words but am stuck.

It has drive and bounce and everything else that I LOVE about this kind of music. Played by real musicians who knew their instruments.

I don't guess there are any CDs available. ?

Did they ever record for a label?

Much thanks again.