Michael flanders and donald swann discography uk 45cat. I once had a whim and i had to obey it to buy a french horn in a secondhand shop. Ill wind lyrics i once had a whim and i had to obey it to buy a french horn in a secondhand shop. First published in paperback form in 1977, this collection of 41 songs represents a definitive publication of the songs of michael flanders and donald swann. Flanders and swanns songs are characterised by wit, gentle satire, complex rhyming schemes, and memorable choruses. Weve put together im a gnu, the gasman cometh, thermodynamics, and ill wind through some very painful transcribing, and it would be nice to see what else has been done. They performed on the stages of london and broadway and recorded several lps. Although their performing partnership ended in 1967, they remained friends afterwards and collaborated on occasional projects. Anderson and doug beason, a supertanker crashes into the golden gate bridge in san francisco bay, resulting in the largest oil spill in history.
The actor and singer michael flanders b1922 d1975 and the composer, pianist and linguist donald swann b1923 d1994 collaborated in writing and performing comic songs. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. The introduction was written by donald swann and the book also includes numerous illustrations by distinguished artists and cartoonists. According to the internet source given below, flanders and swann were a british comedy duo. Snow first raised it sir charles snow in private life in his books science and government and so on. The british duo flanders and swann were the actor and singer michael flanders 1922 ndash. I was introduced to the duo by hearing ill wind on classical radio stations.
Flanders and swann music, videos, stats, and photos. With an introduction by donald swann and including numerous illustrations by distinguished artists and. Flanders and swann ill wind entertainers michael flanders and donald swann collaborated on several occasions as a comedic team. Michael flanders and donald swann were a british comedy duo who collaborated on and wrote comedy songs. I finally decided i wanted a copy for myself rather than waiting to see if i. January brings the snow, makes your feet and fingers glow. Its easy to get started we will give you example code. The musicians will just have to applaud politely and keep their opinions to themselves. I once had a whim and i had to obey it to buy a french horn in a.
Over the course of 11 years, flanders and swann gave nearly 2,000 live performances. Michael flanders and donald swann bestiary of flanders and swann a1. Flanders and swann were an english comedy duo performing an interplay of songs and comic monologues. See more ideas about songs, funny songs and comedy music. A definitive publication of the songs of michael flanders and donald swann containing 41 of their best known melodies. Sounding brass written by donald swann, michael flanders. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. In a desperate bid to solve the problem, the oil company unleashes a microbe that eats oil onto the spill.
I once had a whim and i had to obey it, to buy a french horn in a secondhand shop. In living up to the first revues high standard, flanders and swann created several classics here. May 08, 2007 the songs of flanders and swann present just that and im looking forward to learning a few, starting off with ill wind, which should impress the nonmusicians amongst my friends. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. I imprinted on at the drop of a hat, and was delighted when another hat appeared a few years later after i had moved to america. Set for abrsm examination 2018 onwards singing grade 2 list c. In the bath design for living misalliance the gasman cometh song of the weather pillar to post rain on the plage motor perpetuo the slow train last of the line a transport of delight the omnibus twenty tons of tnt the reluctant cannibal ppbbd. I finally decided i wanted a copy for myself rather than waiting to see if i would hear it on the radio. In the desert written by donald swann, michael flanders. After youre setup, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep. We sell over half a million new and used cds, dvds, blurays, games and vinyl, spanning all kinds of genres and consoles, with prices starting from just. So artfully wound to give you a sound, a beautiful sound so rich and round. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in eb major transposable.
Michael flanders and donald swann more out of the new hat a. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The gasman cometh written by donald swann, michael flanders. Flanders and swann transport of delightat the drop of a hat 01. Revised edition edited by leon berger impwarnerchappell 1996. Michael flanders and donald swann favourites from at the drop of another hat parlophone uk. Dennis brain 17 may 1921 1 september 1957 was a british virtuoso horn player who was largely credited for popularizing the horn as a solo classical instrument with the postwar british public.
In december 1956, flanders and swann performed their own twoman revue at the drop of a hat, which opened on new years eve. An enjoyable condensation of michael flanders and donald swann s three albums from the early 60s, transport of delight is a delightful listen that does a better job than some other compilations of providing an accurate overview of the duos career. Flanders and swann are the product of a bygone age, long gone but, fortunately, not forgotten through the medium of their recordings. Ill wind written by donald swann, wolfgang amadeus mozart. A number of the individual songs will be well known to those growing up in the 50s and 60s, but it is wonderful to have what is claimed as their complete oeuvre and discover further proof of their unique talent. Songs of flanders and swann pianovoiceguitar michael flanders donald swann the british duo, flanders and swann, were the actor and singer michael flanders 19221975 and the composer, pianist and linguist donald swann 19231994 who collaborated in writing and performing comic songs. Februarys ice and sleet, freeze the toes right off you. Entertainers michael flanders and donald swann collaborated on several occasions as a comedic team. Im a french horn player and so of course i love this clever adaptation of mozart. The introduction was written by donald swann and the book also includes numerous illustrations by distinguished artists and. A piece ostensibly about the habits of climbing plants, but such an intelligent parody of narrowminded prejudice and classconsciousness.
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