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The Golden Age Of George Gershwin 1926-1928 Played By The Great British Dance Bands

George Gershwin

Artist: George Gershwin
Label: EMI
Catalog number: GX 4125241
Format: LP · Compilation · Mono
Country: UK
Released: 1984
Genre: Jazz

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This 1984 EMI compilation offers a distinct perspective on George Gershwin’s influence by showcasing how his early compositions were interpreted by prominent British dance bands of the late 1920s. For collectors, it serves as a valuable document of the era's transatlantic musical exchange, preserving the unique syncopated arrangements that helped define the jazz-influenced pop sound of the decade.

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Tracklist

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The Golden Age Of George Gershwin 1926-1928 Played By The Great British Dance Bands has 16 tracks. Open a track to see who wrote, played on and produced it.

A1Hang On To Me
Ensemble
The Savoy Orpheans
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
A2Fascinating Rhythm
Ensemble
The Savoy Orpheans
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
A3Oh, Lady Be Good (Intro Little Jazz Bird)
Ensemble
Jack Hylton And His Orchestra
Vocals
Jack Hylton
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
A4The Half Of It Dearie Blues
Ensemble
Percival Mackey And His Band
Vocals
Percival Mackey
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
A5That Certain Feeling
Directed By
Bert Firman
Ensemble
Cabaret Novelty Orchestra
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
A6Looking For A Boy
Ensemble
Percival Mackey And His Band
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
A7When Do We Dance
Ensemble
Percival Mackey And His Band
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
A8Nashville Nightingale
Directed By
Ray Starita
Ensemble
Piccadilly Revels Band
Written-By
George Gershwin, Irving Caesar
B1Someone To Watch Over Me
Ensemble
The Savoy Orpheans
Vocals
The Hamilton Sisters & Fordyce
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
B2Clap Yo' Hands
Ensemble
Jack Hylton And His Orchestra
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
B3Do-Do-Do
Ensemble
Jack Hylton And His Orchestra
Vocals
Billy Ternent, Chappie D'Amato, Jack Jackson
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
B4The Man I Love
Directed By
George Fisher (3)
Ensemble
The Rhythm Band
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
B5'S Wonderful
Ensemble
Jack Hylton And His Orchestra
Vocals
Billy Ternent, Chappie D'Amato, Jack Jackson
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
B6My One And Only
Ensemble
Jack Hylton And His Orchestra
Vocals
Billy Ternent, Chappie D'Amato, Jack Jackson
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
B7Funny Face
Directed By
Al Starita
Ensemble
The Piccadilly Players (2)
Vocals
Eddie Grossbart
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin
B8He Loves And She Loves
Directed By
Al Starita
Ensemble
The Piccadilly Players (2)
Vocals
Eddie Grossbart
Written-By
George & Ira Gershwin

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Released in 1984 by EMI as part of their comprehensive archival series, this compilation was curated to preserve the specific influence George Gershwin had on the British dance band scene during the late 1920s. The collection focuses on the period between 1926 and 1928, capturing a time when American jazz and popular syncopation were being rapidly reinterpreted by influential UK ensembles such as the Savoy Orpheans and the Jack Hylton Orchestra.

The design of the record, cataloged as GX 4125241, reflects the mid-1980s aesthetic for historical restoration, prioritizing a clean, scholarly presentation that highlights the original arrangements. The record was received by critics as a vital piece of musicological documentation, praised for its clear transfer of 78-rpm shellac recordings and its contribution to the academic appreciation of how Gershwin's compositions were adapted for the European ballroom market.

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