Biography
Syd Lawrence, was a British bandleader from Chester, England, who became famous in the UK for his orchestra’s Big Band sound, which drew on the 1940s style of music of Glenn Miller and Count Basie amongst others. Founded in 1967 by trumpeter and arranger Syd Lawrence, The fabulous SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA has been thrilling audiences in Concert Halls, Theatres, TV Shows and Music Festivals all over Great Britain and Continental Europe for over 40 years. Renowned for it’s exciting blend of high octane Big Band Swing and Classic Dance Music, the Orchestra’s repertoire ranges from the wartime million sellers of the legendary Glenn Miller through the era of the great Count Basie Orchestra to the hit songs of Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald. Count Basie himself described the Syd Lawrence Orchestra as “So good it should be BANNED!” and it has recently been voted “Best Big Band in the Land” for the eighth consecutive year. http://www.syd-lawrence-orchestra.com/index.php/about-us
Album & Cover
Cover Location: Hipgnosis Studio, London, UK
Who Did What: Illustration – C. Elgie. Cover Design – Hipgnosis
Label: Philips 9109221(UK)
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Tracklist
| Side One My Love You Gave Me The Answer Let’s Love When I’m Sixty-Four Love In Song Live And Let Die |
Side Two Yesterday Honey Pie Long And Winding Road Silly Love Songs Mull Of Kintyre Hi Hi Hi |
Credits
Arranged By – Roland Shaw
Engineer – Martin Lawrence
Mastered By – Melvyn Abrahams
Producer – Ric Dixon
Sleeve Notes – Glen Matthews
Written-By – Lane (tracks: B5), Lennon (tracks: A4, B1-B3), McCartney
