The Mike Sammes Singers - The Beat on Broadway
Review by Raveen Beemsingh
The album "The Beat on Broadway" by Mike Sammes Singers is a delightful compilation of some of the most popular Broadway hits. The album features the smooth and harmonious vocals of the Mike Sammes Singers, who have done an excellent job of bringing these classic songs to life.
The album kicks off with the upbeat and energetic "Seventy-Six Trombones" from the musical "The Music Man." The Mike Sammes Singers deliver a lively and spirited performance that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include "I Could Have Danced All Night" from "My Fair Lady," "Ol' Man River" from "Show Boat," and "Hello, Dolly!" from the musical of the same name.
Throughout the album, the Mike Sammes Singers showcase their impressive vocal range and ability to harmonize effortlessly. The arrangements are well-crafted, with each song featuring a unique blend of instruments and vocals that perfectly capture the essence of the original Broadway productions.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Wouldn't It Be Loverly | ||
| Some Enchanted Evening | ||
| If Ever I Would Leave You | ||
| Till There Was You | ||
| If I Ruled The World | ||
| I Believe In You | ||
| As Long As He Needs Me | ||
| Tonight | ||
| Getting To Know You | ||
| The Sound Of Music | ||
| What Kind Of Fool Am I | ||
| Half A Sixpence |
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Catalog Numbers
- SD-901, D 901
- D-901, D 901
Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Club Edition
- Stereo
- Mono
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Essex |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Ken Thorne |
| Conductor | Ken Thorne |
| Directed By | Mike Sammes |
| Performer | The Showstoppers |
Notes
- The labels credit "The Showstoppers, directed by Mike Sammes", while the sleeve credits "The Mike Sammes Singers". The UK version makes it fairly clear that the "Showstoppers" are the songs being performed, but here, it reads as if they are the performers.
- "A World Record Club, London, recording, issued exclusively in Australia by World Record Club."
- Australian WRC pressing, sourced from original stampers and featuring unique sleeve art. Mono and stereo versions have an identical sleeve and the same number on the back (D 901) - the mono version has "D-901" on beige 'strobe' labels, while the stereo has "SD-901" on green 'strobe' labels. There is a printed "stereo" rosette on the back, and the mono has a red sticker with "mono" placed over this (though these tend to drop off with age).
- Issued as a 'dividend' release, offered at a low price ($1.80 vs the regular $3.75) for club members who had bought one LP or more in the previous 12 months - the "D" is no doubt a code for "Dividend".
- 299 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
- 177 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
- Newspaper House, 93 Queen Street, Brisbane
- 60 Pulteney Street, Adelaide
- Barnett's Buildings, Council Avenue, Perth
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 label): SW8194
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 label): SW8195
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 runout - handwritten): 2YS 681 SW 8194
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 runout - handwritten): 2YS 682 SW 8195
About The Mike Sammes Singers
Backing vocal group lead by British arranger (19 February 1928 19 May 2001) with as core group: Valerie Bain, Marion Gay, Enid Hurd, Mike Sammes, Ross Gilmour, Mel Todd and Mike Redway. Provided backing vocals for many artists including Olivia Newton John, The Beatles, Supercar, Stingray, The Secret service, Russ Conway etc. Associated with inter alia Disneyland Records.
The Mike Sammes Singers remained very busy into the 1970s, doing recordings for television (The Secret Service) and appearing on the small screen (the Val Doonican Show, 1971). By the mid-1970s, though, the demand for backing vocals had faded considerably, due to the introduction of multi-tracking and synthesizers. On "The Last of the Summer Wine
Name Vars
- Chorus
- Girl's Chorus
- I Michael Sammes Singers
- Los Cantantes De Mike Sammes
- Los Mike Sammes Singers
- M. Sammes & The Singers
- M. Sammes Singers
- MIchael Sammes Singers
- Men's Chorus
- Michael Samme Singers
- Michael Sammes Singers
- Michael Samms Singers
- Mike Sammes \
- Mike Sammes & His
- Mike Sammes & His Famous Singers
- Mike Sammes & Male Quartet
- Mike Sammes & The Singers
- Mike Sammes Chorus And Singers
- Mike Sammes Quartet
- Mike Sammes Singers, The
- Mike Sammes Vocal Group
- Mike's Singers
- Sammes Chorus
- Sammes Chorus And Singers
- Singers
- The Michael Sammers Singers
- The Michael Sammes Choir
- The Michael Sammes Chorale
- The Michael Sammes SIngers
- The Michael Sammes Singers
- The Michael Sammes Singers And Instrumental Accompaniment
- The Michael Samms Singers
- The Mike Sammers Singers
- The Mike Sammes Chorus
- The Mike Sammes Chorus And Singers
- The Mike Sammes SIngers
- The Mike Sammes Singers
- The Mike Sammes Singers With Organ And Chimes
- The Mike Samms Singers
- The Mikes Sammes Singers
- The Sammes Chorus
- The Showstoppers
- Zbor
- Zbor M. Sammesa
- Zbor Mika Sammesa
- Zborom Mika Sammesa
- Ženskim Zborom Mika Sammensa
Members
- Enid Heard
- Mike Sammes
- Marion Madden
- Valerie Bain
- Irene King
- Ross Gilmour
- Marian Davies
- Michael Reddyhoff
- Mike Nottingham
- Michael Clarke
