BOOKS, PAMPHLETS & LISTS for Sale
They Called Him Al - The Musical Life of Al Bowlly. By Ray Pallett
They Called Him Al, has a foreword by Roy Hudd after which the Al Bowlly story is told with much new information and many new pictures.
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; an assessment of Al’s voice and artistry; a 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 and 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.
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£20.00 UK, £25.00 airmail to Europe, £29.00 airmail to rest of the world.
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A Modest Maestro - The Lew Stone Story. By Tony Staveacre
The definitive book on Lew Stone - profusely illustrated and beautifully produced. £15.00 UK, £22.00 airmail to Europe, £26.00 airmail to rest of the world.
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Early Memory Lane issues are now being digitised
The mythically rare first ever 12 issues of Memory Lane from Volume 1 No. 1 to Volume 4 No. 1 are now available as pdf files. Enjoy these issues covering dance bands, singers and jazz.
Available for £36.00 for all 12 issues.
If you require fewer than all 12 issues, please use contact form by clicking the contacts link at the top of the page.
Further back issues of Memory Lane will be similarly digitised if there is sufficient interest in the 12 we have already made available.
BRITISH DANCE BANDS ON CD
Updated quarterly. A listing of British dance band CDs which have been reviewed in Memory Lane since 2002 with track listings. Over 60 pages and growing. Available only as a pdf file sent by e-mail. £6.00. (Please supply e-mail address when ordering.)
British Dance Bands On The Silver Screen. By Richard J Johnson
A listing of all known films in which a British dance band made an appearance covering 1920 – 1950. 36 pages. £7.00 UK (£11.00 overseas airmail).
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Al Bowlly On CD. Compiled by Ray Pallett based on a listing by Edward Towler
A discography of the main CDs on which Al is heard. Updated quarterly. 36 pages. “Available only as a pdf file sent by e-mail. £6.00. (Please supply e-mail address when ordering.)”
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Al Bowlly On LP and EP Records. By Edward Towler
A discography of all known LPs and EPs which contain one or more track by Al with full title index. 44 pages. £5.00 UK (£9.00 overseas airmail).
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THE MEMORY LANE ARTICLE INDEX
A list of all biographical/factual articles (not letters, reviews, comments, etc.) from Issue 1 of Memory lane to the latest. Available only as a pdf file. £6.00. (Please supply e-mail address when ordering.)