This was my lucky day! No, I didn't win the raffle but, the Metro didn't break down at Monkseaton as it usually does when I'm heading for the coast and Olive did sing - beautifully - You're a Lucky Guy so, two out of three isn't bad!
I've often wondered about the lyrics to that song and, as Olive sang the line that goes "You're just beginning to have your innings..." it dawned on me that this isn't a conventional love song but a parent singing to a new-born child! Correct me if I'm wrong.
Prior to this the band, apart from looking immaculate - no jeans or trainers - in black trousers and white shirts with a Classic Swing logo, opened up with their theme song, Tommy Moran's Classic Swing. The three horns got a great sound with a sympathetic rhythm section booting them along.
Tommy, incidentally was blowing a Hanson Monarch tenor sax that was actually made in Huddersfield. Great to know that instruments are still being made in the UK - check them out.
It was a good session Tommy blowing the aforementioned tenor, Alan Marshall dazzling on both alto and soprano with Neville, not only blowing trombone but also obliging with a couple of vocals - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter and Everywhere You Go.
Jeremy chipped in with a pulsating Latin original - Samba For Tommy [Moran] and Tommy, himself composed Minor Mood.
In the engine room, Alan Rudd and Tommy Graham kept things turning over and Olive, as ever, had a choice selection of songs: Blue Skies; All of Me; You're a Lucky Guy; Bye Bye Blackbird; Singin' the Blues; Out of Nowhere and The Best Things in Life Are Free and maybe they are if this session is anything to go by!
Instrumentals included: All the Things You Are and On Green Dolphin St.
Lance
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