On The Beach
Frank Chacksfield And His Orchestra
London PS-203
1959
From the back cover: ABOUT FRANK CHACKSFIELD - Born in Sussex, England, Frank Chacksfield's first public appearance was at the age of 14 as a church organist seven miles from his home. After a brief period in a law office, Frank achieved his real ambition and formed a dance band, securing a number of local dates. However, before the band could play the first date, England was shocked by the death of George V and all "entertainments" were cancelled. Later, after a few successful appearances, war was declared and Frank, along with many members of his band, enlisted in the Royal Army Service Corps.
While he was recuperating in a Scottish hospital he made his first BBC broadcast, playing and singing popular favorites from the piano. Later, stationed in Southern England, he was appointed staff arranger for the Army review "Stars In Battledress" which was the British equivalent of our own "This Is The Army." One of his first jobs after the war was arranging the music for the show's popular civilian version.
He made his first record in 1948, and has directed the accompaniment for a number of the leading singers of radio and records. Among many very fine recordings, his versions of Ebbtide and Limelight (featured in this album) became best sellers.
While he was recuperating in a Scottish hospital he made his first BBC broadcast, playing and singing popular favorites from the piano. Later, stationed in Southern England, he was appointed staff arranger for the Army review "Stars In Battledress" which was the British equivalent of our own "This Is The Army." One of his first jobs after the war was arranging the music for the show's popular civilian version.
He made his first record in 1948, and has directed the accompaniment for a number of the leading singers of radio and records. Among many very fine recordings, his versions of Ebbtide and Limelight (featured in this album) became best sellers.
The success story continues. . . this present collection presents the very best of Chacksfield. and features a great arrangement of the title song, "On The Beach."
On The Beach
April Love
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
I Loves You Porgy
Oklahoma
High Noon
Limelight
Three Coins In The Fountain
Night And Day
Laura
The Student Price
Friendly Persuasion
Please explain how to download. Thanks, Billy.
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DeleteThanks for posting this. It's a favorite movie theme of mine since my early teens. I've been searching forever, and this is the only recorded version of it I've been able to find. I would have preferred a more romantic, less uptempo version, but beggars can't be choosers. I'm sure this one will grow on me. Again, thank you so much.
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