"Auf Wiedersehen, My Dear!"... Sam Browne with Ambrose & his Orchestra (1932)

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One of the greatest and most beloved London orchestras of the late 1920s through the 1940s was without doubt (Bert) Ambrose's band whose 78rpms are still found in great quantity in Belgium today . Born in the east of London in 1896, Ambrose started his career in the USA before returning to London in 1922 when he was asked to play at the Embassy Club... His band soon became known for its elegant sound and superb arrangements. Vocalists with the band included Sam Browne, Kitty Carlisle, Evelyn Dall and most famously Vera Lynn.... He played not only at the Embassy Club but also at the May Fair Hotel (and seemed to alternate between these two venues) and recorded many sides for Brunswick, HMV and Decca... He retired from performing in 1940 but continued to make recordings.... Later on he decided to perform again but he suffered considerably from the demise of the big band era. He died in 1971.

For more info on Ambrose and other great bands :
http://www.mgthomas.co.uk/dancebands/...

"Auf Wiedersehen, my dear" was one of the big hits of 1932... The vocals on this lovely recording are provided by the very popular bib band singer Sam Browne (1898-1972) ... More information on mr Brown can be found here :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Brow...)

The video features travel in the 1930s including original 1930s publicity for the now defunct Sabena Airlines, Belgium's flag carrier.... (and a trip from Brussels to London).

About the record :

His Master's Voice
B-6170/ mx. 30-8514

London,
ca. 1932

Record in very good condition,

This record was recorded with an Ortofon Om78cartridge and stylus. The equalization (Westrex) and restoration was done as truthfully as possible