British Swing: Harry Roy's Orch. - Nobody's Sweetheart, 1934
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Channel: 240252 · 2016 · Music
Harry Roy and His Mayfair Hotel Orchestra, with Vocal Refrain - Nobody's Sweetheart, Parlophone 1934 (recorded in UK, pressed in Australia) NOTE: One of the best UK dance bands of the Swing Era plays the immortal American hit from 1924. Harry Roy (né Harry Lipman in London in 1900) had his heyday in 1930s in London, when he fronted his dance band in the most prestigious dance venues, such as Café Anglais or the Mayfair Hotel. He also performed in the movies and composed songs (e.g. the popular song "My Girl's Pussy" - the title being sometimes the reason for rather coarse jokes). During the 2nd World War, Harry Roy's orchestra toured the Middle East performing for the army and from 1943 played in London at the Embassy Club (billed as Harry Roy's Ragamuffins). After 1945, he tried to work in the US, but was refused a work permit. Back in West End, he however could not revive his prewar popularity. His band split up and Harry Roy ran his own restaurant The Diner's Club, until it was destroyed by fire. He later performed with a quartet and appeared in the music shows, unable to expand activities because of his falling health. He died in 1971 in London.
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