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Performed by: Ray Noble & His Orchestra
Full Song Title: Bugle Call Rag
Recorded on: October 9th, 1935, New York, NY.
B-Side: Coming soon..
Raymond Stanley Noble (born December 17, 1903 – died April 3, 1978)
Raymond Noble was a distinguished English bandleader, composer, arranger, radio comedian, and actor, whose career spanned both the UK and the US. Born in Brighton, England, Noble showed musical talent from an early age. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, where he honed his skills in composition and conducting.
In the late 1920s, Noble became the leader of the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra, a British band that was highly regarded for its sophisticated and polished style. This orchestra was unique because it primarily consisted of musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra, which contributed to its distinctive sound. Noble’s arrangements and compositions, such as "The Very Thought of You," "Goodnight Sweetheart," and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing," became significant hits during this period.
In 1934, Noble moved to the United States, where he formed a new orchestra and continued to build his reputation. His American band included notable musicians like Al Bowlly, a popular singer who had previously worked with Noble in the UK. Noble's orchestra became well-known for its smooth, danceable music, which was a staple of hotel ballrooms and radio broadcasts.
Noble's career extended beyond music; he was also a talented radio comedian and actor. He became a popular figure on American radio in the 1940s, notably for his role on the show "The Burns and Allen Show," where he played a somewhat befuddled Englishman, adding a comedic touch to his persona. His work in radio comedy showcased his versatility and endeared him to American audiences.
Despite his success in the United States, Noble never lost touch with his British roots. His music remained popular in the UK, and he continued to influence the British music scene even from abroad. Noble’s compositions have endured over the decades, covered by numerous artists and featured in various films and television shows.
Ray Noble passed away on April 3, 1978, in London, England. His legacy is marked by his contributions to both British and American music, his memorable compositions, and his work in radio comedy. Noble remains a celebrated figure in the history of popular music, remembered for his elegant arrangements and the charm he brought to his performances.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
Best wishes,
Stu
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Performed by: Ray Noble & His Orchestra
Full Song Title: Bugle Call Rag
Recorded on: October 9th, 1935, New York, NY.
B-Side: Coming soon..
Raymond Stanley Noble (born December 17, 1903 – died April 3, 1978)
Raymond Noble was a distinguished English bandleader, composer, arranger, radio comedian, and actor, whose career spanned both the UK and the US. Born in Brighton, England, Noble showed musical talent from an early age. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music, where he honed his skills in composition and conducting.
In the late 1920s, Noble became the leader of the New Mayfair Dance Orchestra, a British band that was highly regarded for its sophisticated and polished style. This orchestra was unique because it primarily consisted of musicians from the London Symphony Orchestra, which contributed to its distinctive sound. Noble’s arrangements and compositions, such as "The Very Thought of You," "Goodnight Sweetheart," and "Love Is the Sweetest Thing," became significant hits during this period.
In 1934, Noble moved to the United States, where he formed a new orchestra and continued to build his reputation. His American band included notable musicians like Al Bowlly, a popular singer who had previously worked with Noble in the UK. Noble's orchestra became well-known for its smooth, danceable music, which was a staple of hotel ballrooms and radio broadcasts.
Noble's career extended beyond music; he was also a talented radio comedian and actor. He became a popular figure on American radio in the 1940s, notably for his role on the show "The Burns and Allen Show," where he played a somewhat befuddled Englishman, adding a comedic touch to his persona. His work in radio comedy showcased his versatility and endeared him to American audiences.
Despite his success in the United States, Noble never lost touch with his British roots. His music remained popular in the UK, and he continued to influence the British music scene even from abroad. Noble’s compositions have endured over the decades, covered by numerous artists and featured in various films and television shows.
Ray Noble passed away on April 3, 1978, in London, England. His legacy is marked by his contributions to both British and American music, his memorable compositions, and his work in radio comedy. Noble remains a celebrated figure in the history of popular music, remembered for his elegant arrangements and the charm he brought to his performances.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
Best wishes,
Stu
______________________
Please Note: I do not claim copyright or ownership of the song played in this video. All copyrighted content remains property of their respective owners.
![Walter Kollo - Alle Englein lachen [All the angels laugh] (1915)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fj2XIKzoQcs/hqdefault.jpg "Walter Kollo - Alle Englein lachen [All the angels laugh] (1915)
Performed by: Walter Kollo
Full Song Title: Alle Englein lachen
Recorded in: October 23, 1915 Berliner Theater, Berlin - Imperial Germany
Walter Kollo ( born 28 January 1878 – died 30 September 1940) was a German composer of operettas, Possen mit Gesang, and Singspiele as well as popular songs. He was also a conductor and a music publisher.
Kollo was born in Neidenburg, East Prussia. His best known work, the operetta Wie einst im Mai (1913), was the basis of a 1917 Sigmund Romberg operetta in America entitled Maytime.
A merchants son, he was originally supposed to take his fathers trade, but was able to devote himself to the study of music in the Königsberg Sondershausen music conservatory with his mothers help. He became a theater conductor for a brief time in Königsberg before going to Berlin in 1899. In Berlin, he turned towards popular / light music, and from 1908, wrote music for the popular musical theater. It was in 1910 with Willy Bredschneider that he composed his first great success, Große Rosinen, produced on New Years Eve 1911. Somewhat prolifically, he continued composing musical comedies, farces and operettas, notably, with among other pieces, Wie einst im Mai (1913; with the songs Es war in Schöneberg im Monat Mai and Die Männer sind alle Verbrecher), Der Juxbaron (1916), Drei alte Schachteln (1917) and Die Frau ohne Kuß (1924).
Kollo also emerged as a composer of revues and sound films in 1915, was one of the founders of the performers rights organization GEMA, and had his own music publishing company. Later he made successful concert tours as a conductor of his own works.
With Jean Gilbert and Paul Lincke, Kollo was a founder of the Berliner Operette.
His son Willi Kollo was also a composer of light music and his grandson is the celebrated Wagnerian tenor René Kollo.
Walter Kollo died in Berlin.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
Best wishes,
Stu
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