Luck Be A Lady ~ Down for the Count Swing Orchestra conducted by Mike Paul-Smith, ft. Marvin Muoneké

A live recording of The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra performing the iconic LUCK BE A LADY, featuring Marvin Muoneké on vocals and Tim Rabbitt on trumpet.
Find out where you can see Down for the Count live: downforthecount.co.uk/live-da...
This tune was written by Frank Loesser for the stage musical Guys & Dolls, which was later turned into a film starring Marlon Brando and Frank Sinatra. Although Brando sung the song in the show, perhaps the most famous version of the song was the one recorded by Frank Sinatra. The arrangement was written by Billy May and was quite a bit slower than previous versions of the song, really giving the orchestra and vocalist a chance to swing.
To find out more about this version of the song, check out this article on our website: downforthecount.co.uk/blog/20...
ABOUT DOWN FOR THE COUNT:
Down for the Count are a swing band based in London, UK. Conducted by Mike Paul-Smith, the band performs in 3 main line-ups: a mini big band ("The Down for the Count All-Stars"), a full big band, and a 30-piece big band with strings - as seen on this video.
Find out more about the band, check out our upcoming dates, and buy our albums at www.downforthecount.co.uk.
LUCK BE A LADY
Music & Lyrics by Frank Loesser
Arranged by Billy May for Frank Sinatra
Transcribed and adapted by Mike Paul-Smith
performed by THE DOWN FOR THE COUNT SWING ORCHESTRA conducted by Mike Paul-Smith
VOCALS:
Marvin Muoneké
TRUMPETS:
Tim Rabbitt
Max Fagandini
Simon Joyner
TROMBONES:
Joe Fenning
Ed Parr
BASS TROMBONE:
Simon Chorley
REEDS:
Alex Western-King
Jonny Ford
Lewis Sallows
Jamie Basuta-Hone
PIANO:
Alex Howgego
BASS:
Jonny Wickham
DRUMS:
James Smith
GUITAR:
Tom Fleming
PERCUSSION:
Ben Burton
VIOLINS:
Rose Hinton
Romana Szczepaniak
Jaga Klimaszewska
Laci Olah
Rebecca Bill
Zami Jalil
Abbie Davis
Aaliyah Booker
Sophie Belinfante
VIOLAS:
Christopher McClain
Jordan Sian
CELLOS:
Sophie Gledhill
Lucy Andrews
Katt Newlon
STAGE MANAGER:
Hannah Clift
TOUR MANAGER:
Alistair Brown
MARKETING MANAGER:
Ruby Willis
SOUND RECORDING & VIDEOGRAPHY
Jack Childs
MIXED & PRODUCED BY
Mike Paul-Smith

[@samainslie1015]

Beautiful work to all involved! Love and miss you X

[@debbielewis6479]

Love the song and vocals. The orchestration is outstanding! The musicians are top notch. The whole package is amazing. Kudos to all of you! 🙂

[@sonwil4487]

Bravooooooooo

[@lizlucas9219]

Amazing voice. Saw the show at Cadogan Hall in April. Great music and an entertaining evening. Hope to make it to the Christmas show.

[@sholiCrafts]

Looking forward to seeing you back in Exeter in November

[@benabney1939]

What an A Awesome voice. I am a singer!

[@fortunatemasona2352]

The best

[@Downforthecountband]

thanks so much!

[@stephaniewhite9526]

Thank you for an amazing show at Norwich on Wednesday.

[@debbielewis6479]

Whoo-hoo...I can hardly wait for June 15th!!! 🎶❤🎶

[@johnbedford3009]

I was at The Cadogan Hall Friday night. If I'd known about this show I would have stayed in London longer. Pity. Will see you in Birmingham in November though.

[@Downforthecountband]

Hi John, this was filmed back in April so don't worry, you didn't miss it! And look forward to seeing you in Birmingham in November.