on March 20, 1982, I was the disc Jockey at the Cafe de Paris. In Roy's memory on the day of his passing, before we opened, in that beautiful ballroom, I was privileged to be able to play, Afraid to dream and the night is young and you're so beautiful. I like to think his spirit was there to hear. He was an amazing band leader a creator of timeless music.
I image it was not Alen Dell's style to push anyone in an interview. He really spoke with an almost reverent about the band leaders and musicians of the dance band era. Did not mention that when Fox was ill that the management of the Monseigneur more or less dumped him for Lew Stone. Most of the band remained with Stone. I also believe that although Fox had his most successful professional period in the UK he returned to the USA for the duration of the War. I am not sure that went down well coupled with the change in post war music left him skint in old age and a little sad.
@@AndrewCazaletHis gambling addiction..His lack of money meant he lived in a friend's garden shed for a time..His sacking at Monseigneur,why all but one musician voted to retain Lew over Fox..How Bowlly was not allowed to sing in first week under Lew,because Fox filed a court order.His poor investment in greyhounds,His failed love life......His indifferent tour of Australia,his inability to pay the rent on his Chelsea flat necessitating his move to a retirement home for variety stars...
jeff Craven No, you needed Al Bowlly to knock the socks off your female...:) History has already proven otherwise, as they did try that...Exciting newcomer Mary Lee (aged 13) or perhaps the mannish Peggy Dell was more to your liking... I know Bowlly seems to have been on a lot of records of that period... He was in demand & still better than Peggy Dell & he sold well... (Bowlly was with Roy Fox for a relatively short period & went on with Lew Stone & Ray Noble)
on March 20, 1982, I was the disc Jockey at the Cafe de Paris. In Roy's memory on the day of his passing, before we opened, in that beautiful ballroom, I was privileged to be able to play, Afraid to dream and the night is young and you're so beautiful. I like to think his spirit was there to hear. He was an amazing band leader a creator of timeless music.
Great music in the 30's.
45 minutes of great memories
Fascinating. Thanks for posting
Very interesting. Super excellent music
That rendition of "Whispering" sounds like an imitation of the Paul Whiteman Orchestra.
all the interesting questions left unasked and unanswered.
+David Glowacki Could you elaborate on your interesting comment - just for the interested but less informed. what questions?
Andrew, I notice your question has gone unanswered :o))
I image it was not Alen Dell's style to push anyone in an interview. He really spoke with an almost reverent about the band leaders and musicians of the dance band era. Did not mention that when Fox was ill that the management of the Monseigneur more or less dumped him for Lew Stone. Most of the band remained with Stone. I also believe that although Fox had his most successful professional period in the UK he returned to the USA for the duration of the War. I am not sure that went down well coupled with the change in post war music left him skint in old age and a little sad.
@@AndrewCazaletHis gambling addiction..His lack of money meant he lived in a friend's garden shed for a time..His sacking at Monseigneur,why all but one musician voted to retain Lew over Fox..How Bowlly was not allowed to sing in first week under Lew,because Fox filed a court order.His poor investment in greyhounds,His failed love life......His indifferent tour of Australia,his inability to pay the rent on his Chelsea flat necessitating his move to a retirement home for variety stars...
The song at 8:45 is "Sweet and hot"
He played cornet not a trumpet
Actually he played both
Roy needed a female singer that would've knocked our socks off; not Al Bowlly.
jeff Craven No, you needed Al Bowlly to knock the socks off your female...:) History has already proven otherwise, as they did try that...Exciting newcomer Mary Lee (aged 13) or perhaps the mannish Peggy Dell was more to your liking... I know Bowlly seems to have been on a lot of records of that period... He was in demand & still better than Peggy Dell & he sold well... (Bowlly was with Roy Fox for a relatively short period & went on with Lew Stone & Ray Noble)
Which one, Jeff? Al Bowlly was matchless - who realistically could take his place, male or female?
This is called "presentism."
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@@vladimirdorta6692 Well said. Precisely.