Memory Lane Home Page
This is the site on the Internet of Memory Lane magazine dedicated to the music of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. In particular the English dance bands (e.g. Ambrose, Jack Hylton, Lew Stone) , swing bands (e.g. Ted Heath, Geraldo) and their stars (e.g. Nat Gonella, George Chisholm) and vocalists (e.g. Sam Browne, Al Bowlly). Memory Lane is now well established, having been founded in 1968 and having produced over 160 editions which have been sent world-wide. It is published quarterly.
Memory Lane is a unique magazine covering this “Golden Age”. This web site tells you all about Memory Lane, provides a selection of past articles and explains how to get it. Click on the links above and those below to explore the musical world of Memory Lane.
Memory Lane also incorporates the Al Bowlly Circle and every edition includes features on Britain’s favourite 1930s vocalist. Click the link to “Al Bowlly Circle” above to take you to pages all about Al including a biography and discography.
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Our Latest Edition
The latest edition of Memory Lane, Summer 2010 (publication date: 12th May 2010) is pictured here. Featured in this issue are Sam Browne, Paula Green, Al Bowlly, Len Camber, Harry Parry, Collectable Labels plus CD reviews, readers’ letters and plenty more.
Past Articles and Special Features
A selection of articles from previous editions of Memory Lane. The latest addition to this section is an exclusive Reginald Foresythe Discography by Terry Brown.
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“They Called Him Al” by Ray Pallett is the new biography of Al Bowlly.
This follows research over many years and the result is an updated and amplified story of Al Bowlly which makes this book the most comprehensive account of Al’s life yet.
They Called Him Al includes:
***Full biography;
***A full alphabetical Discography including title, accompaniment, date, where recorded, matrix & take details, label & catalogue number plus additional miscellaneous information;
***Assessment of Al’s voice and artistry;
*** review of Al in the media since his death;
***A virtual tour around Al Bowlly’s London;
***A review and listing of all Al Bowlly films;
***Some frequently asked questions;
***The stories of the bandleaders with whom Al Bowlly sung.
Plus much more!
They Called Him Al is a quality produced book with over 400 pages and measures 6” X 9”.
It is published in the USA by: BearManor Media, PO Box 1129 Duncan, Oklahoma 73534-1129. See www.bearmanormedia.com.
The ISBN is: 978-1-59393-526-9.
It is available from our On-Line Shop, Publications Department. Author-signed copies available.
It is also currently listed on Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Barnes & Noble and other on-line sellers.
