I polished it up and i started to play it in spite of the neighbours who begged me to stop. They performed on the stages of london and broadway and recorded several lps. Over the course of 11 years, flanders and swann gave nearly 2,000 live performances. The introduction was written by donald swann and the book also includes numerous illustrations by distinguished artists and. According to the internet source given below, flanders and swann were a british comedy duo. Sounding brass written by donald swann, michael flanders. With an introduction by donald swann and including numerous illustrations by distinguished artists and cartoonists. Flanders and swann are the product of a bygone age, long gone but, fortunately, not forgotten through the medium of their recordings. I once had a whim and i had to obey it to buy a french horn in a secondhand shop.
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. I was introduced to the duo by hearing ill wind on classical radio stations. I once had a whim and i had to obey it, to buy a french horn in a secondhand shop. Flanders and swann were alone in their wonderful mixture. 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. 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. I finally decided i wanted a copy for myself rather than waiting to see if i. Flanders and swann were an english comedy duo performing an interplay of songs and comic monologues. Michael flanders and donald swann discography uk 45cat. The gasman cometh written by donald swann, michael flanders. A piece ostensibly about the habits of climbing plants, but such an intelligent parody of narrowminded prejudice and classconsciousness. Michael flanders and donald swann bestiary of flanders and swann a1. 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. The british duo flanders and swann were the actor and singer michael flanders 1922 ndash.
Flanders and swann twice shy the bestiary of flanders and swann 01. Although their performing partnership ended in 1967, they remained friends afterwards and collaborated on occasional projects. Flanders and swann music, videos, stats, and photos. In the desert written by donald swann, michael flanders. Michael flanders and donald swann were a british comedy duo who collaborated on and wrote comedy songs. January brings the snow, makes your feet and fingers glow. A definitive publication of the songs of michael flanders and donald swann containing 41 of their best known melodies.
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. 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. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. After youre setup, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep. See more ideas about songs, funny songs and comedy music. Entertainers michael flanders and donald swann collaborated on several occasions as a comedic team. In a desperate bid to solve the problem, the oil company unleashes a microbe that eats oil onto the spill. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalchords, and singer pro in eb major transposable. With an introduction by donald swann and including numerous illustrations by distinguished artists and. 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.
Set for abrsm examination 2018 onwards singing grade 2 list c. Its easy to get started we will give you example code. 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. I once had a whim and i had to obey it to buy a french horn in a. Ill wind written by donald swann, wolfgang amadeus mozart. 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.
Michael flanders and donald swann favourites from at the drop of another hat parlophone uk. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Anderson and doug beason, a supertanker crashes into the golden gate bridge in san francisco bay, resulting in the largest oil spill in history. Im a french horn player and so of course i love this clever adaptation of mozart. Revised edition edited by leon berger impwarnerchappell 1996. Snow first raised it sir charles snow in private life in his books science and government and so on. The introduction was written by donald swann and the book also includes numerous illustrations by distinguished artists and cartoonists. Michael flanders and donald swann more out of the new hat a. Flanders and swann ill wind entertainers michael flanders and donald swann collaborated on several occasions as a comedic team.
Lyricist, actor and singer michael flanders 19221975 and composer and pianist donald swann 19231994 collaborated in writing and performing comic songs. The musicians will just have to applaud politely and keep their opinions to themselves. In living up to the first revues high standard, flanders and swann created several classics here. 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. Flanders and swann transport of delightat the drop of a hat 01. Februarys ice and sleet, freeze the toes right off you. 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. Ill wind lyrics i once had a whim and i had to obey it to buy a french horn in a secondhand shop.
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. In december 1956, flanders and swann performed their own twoman revue at the drop of a hat, which opened on new years eve. Songs for our time philological waltzsatellite moona happy song. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. So artfully wound to give you a sound, a beautiful sound so rich and round. I finally decided i wanted a copy for myself rather than waiting to see if i would hear it on the radio. Flanders and swanns songs are characterised by wit, gentle satire, complex rhyming schemes, and memorable choruses.
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