Something To Remember You By - Robert Farnon

 

Dancing In The Dark

Something To Remember You By

Robert Farnon and His Orchestra

London LL 1231

Made In England

From the back cover: In recent years Robert Farnon has been an inspiring figure in British light music, at a time when the light concert orchestra has become as popular as the dance band. A good deal of the credit for this must go to Robert Farnon whose orchestral ideas blazed the way, not only for his own development but for other orchestras of this kind, such as Mantovani's and Frank Chacksfield's. He has also enlivened the musical scene with some most attractive compositions such as Portrait Of A Flirt and Jumping Bean, as well as with the orchestral arrangements that have more than amply proved his taste and genius in this field.

Born in Toronto, Canada, Farnon came to England in 1944 as musical director of the Canadian Band of the A.E.F., and through his many broadcasts became known to millions of listeners in the British Isles. After his release from the Army he decided to stay in Britain, and immediately his masterly scores began to appear in the libraries of such band-leaders as Ambrose, Ted Heath and Geraldo.

The B.B.C. offered Robert Farnon a great opportunity of earning wider fame in a series entitled "Melody Hour". At the same time he was signed by London as the conductor responsible for directing the accompaniments to such well-known artists as Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields. The film industry has also made good use of Robert Farnon's talents both as an arranger and a conductor. Films such as "Paper Orchids" and "Spring In Park Lane" have allowed cinema audiences to appreciate further his artistry as a musical director. 

This selection of Robert Farnon's arrangements played by his orchestra is a typical example of his capabilities, some very good musical reasons why this arranger-composer has earned his popularity and esteem. and, in his turn, Robert Farnon presents soloists and sections of his orchestra in their interpretations of well-chosen tunes.

No recording could be more fully representative of Robert Farnon talents as orchestrator and director. – Pete Hammond

Louisiana Hay Ride

Something To Remember You By

Alone Together

Maria

If There Is Someone Lovelier Than You

Got A Bran' New Suit

I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan

Then I'll Be Tired Of You

Dancing In The Dark

I See Your Face Before Me

You And The Night And The Music

A Shine On Your Shoes