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~ The Two G.F.'s ~
Gracie Fields was a Lancashire lass and George Formby was a Lancashire
lad the cream of the variety stage, revived in recordings to impress the
modern age. Pull up your chairs forget dull cares and listen intently to
catch a glimpse of the 1930s when life flowed along more gently. George
sang humorous songs 'My Little Stick Of Blackpool Rock' and 'Swimmin
With The Wimmin' strumming away on his ukelele, 'I Love To Whistle' and
'The Umbrella Man' our Gracie sang so gaily. For those who dislike the
rain she gave sound advise in this refrain. Sometimes grey days make us
weary and nothing seems worthwhile, though it's difficult just keep
cheery and say with a smile - I'm looking on the bright side though I'm
walking in the shade sticking out my chest hoping for the best looking
on the bright side of life.
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George Formby serenades his sweetheart.
Gracie accepting a 'Little Stick of Blackpool Rock'
from the Mayor of Blackpool. courtesy of the famous
Coronation
Rock Company of Blackpool.
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~ The Spice Of Life ~
Gracie's comic songs were not her husband's choice he feared such
frolics would ruin her voice. Opera style singing was his desire, a role
in which she would quickly tire. Variety is the spice of life,
eventually Boris agreed with his wife.
~ Evergreen Melodies ~
We capture the 1930s scene through the courtesy of 'Evergreen'. Fifty of
Gracie's wonderful songs released on tape with a touch of comedy, these
we have known and loved oh what ecstasy. Each time I hear her sing it
adds a glow to everything. Spreading happiness she always aimed to do
and her magic is still working for me and you. Filling our home with
sunshine to make our spirit soar, when Gracie entered heaven she did not
close the door.
~ At The Touch Of A Button ~
At the touch of a button I'm as happy as can be, memories of the old
days came flooding back to me. When life was a song full of sweet
melodies, from the heart of Gracie Fields sung in varied keys. 'Little
Drummer Boy', 'How Deep Is The Ocean - how high is the sky', 'Sailing
Home' and 'Gypsy Lullaby'. 'Giannina Mia', 'Smiling Through', 'The
Chapel In The Moonlight' and 'My Love For You'. Expressed in golden
notes that thrill, at the touch of a button it always will.
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