"Melody For Two" Selection - Louis Levy & The Gaumont British Symphony - 1937

LOUIS LEVY and The GAUMONT BRITISH SYMPHONY play their Selection from the film "MELODY FOR TWO".

Jose O'Neill
Melody For Two - Vocal sung by Janet Lind
September In The Rain - Vocal sung by Gerry Fitzgerald

Louis Levy was the musical director for Gaumont British films at the time of this recording and was presenting his highly popular "Music From The Movies" BBC programmes. He recorded many film selections for both Columbia and HMV, and this is a fine example of his work. Much of the credit must go to Peter Yorke, who arranged these selections and used the large orchestra to superb effect.

"September In The Rain" is a classic song and a particular favourite of mine, as is the lesser remembered "Melody For Two". Although my favourite versions of them are by the Jack Hylton Orchestra, the performances by Louis Levy's Symphony are certainly not second best. Both songs are beautifully sung too.

This Columbia recording from June 1937 is long out-of-copyright and has been remastered by Peter Wallace for this channel. This transfer may not be copied or sold without his permission.

Please note that there is a patch of surface damage on "September In The Rain" which has been impossible to eliminate. I trust it will not detract too much from the performance.