Harry Bidgood Broadcasters - I Bring A Love Song

  • 15 years ago
British bandleader Harry Bidgood (1898-1957) recorded both under his own name, and a variety of other names such as Harry Bidgood's Broadcasters, The Riverside Dance Orchestra, Don Porto and His Novelty Accordions, Rossini's Accordions, Primo Scala and His Banjo Band (or: Primo Scala and His Accordion Band). Bidgood's career began when he became the pianist with the De Groot Orchestra then resident at London's Piccadilly Hotel. In time, he became the Musical Director for Vocalion Records, and in 1932, for Crystalate Records. Dance bands (besides Bidgood's band presented here) using Cavan O'Connor (featured in the last picture) in the recording studio included Nat Star, Arthur Lally, New Mayfair Dance Orchestra, Jim Kelleher, Alfredo, Larry Brennan, Jack Hylton, Percival Mackey, Jay Wilbur and others, releasing hundreds of records. This lovely recording was made in 1930.

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