1931, Now That I Have You, Singing in the Moonlight, It's Great to Be in Love, Billy Cotton, HD 78

[@TyroneEpps]

Excellent band

[@ambassadonian]

The sound of the 1931-1932 Cotton band was second to none, and Cyril Grantham's vocals are among the best of the period.

[@williamwade641]

It's the first time I've heard "Singing in the Moonlight" played by Billy Cotton. This song was composed by my great-uncle, Hugh Wade and I have a recording of it by Layton and Johnstone. It was also played by Henry Hall. Thanks for posting, the sound quality is superb.

[@gavinmillar7519]

Wow that is something to be proud of! It's a lovely song, I only knew the Henry Hall version before this.

[@lesterwyoung]

The 2/4 "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile" is particularly catchy.

[@josephmgarcia1143]

Billy Cotton's band outdid itself in this particular medley of songs....what a wonderful spirited medley of music.....thank you.

[@Prozoot]

This happens to be one of my favorite uploads and I am surprised it hasn't gotten much attention -- so I am particularly appreciative of your very kind comment. Thank you!

[@benzo4029]

Enjoyed this Cotton collection immensely, especially the last number, "The Things I Never Knew Till Now.". Such an artistic piece, one can sense in its minor chord construction the struggle of hardtimes, the verse of a soured romance powerful, heartbreaking and cynical... Cotton's orchestra at its dramatic best, the relentless drive of the rhythm has a bleakness about it. A hopelessness. . The whole weight of the Depression is carried on its back. ( or rounded shoulders, since its a record 😋). What a beautiful song of its time! A marvel of Depression era song writing. What a moving, compelling performance.. Mad respect for Billy Cotton's band now. Thanks for posting this great set. I found me a new 30s fave! 🎵 😍

[@Prozoot]

....thanks -- I also love Cotton. The only problem is that his good records are so difficult to find, and expensive! But beautifully recorded.

[@viatcheslavkalashnikov1397]

0:00 "Now That I Have You" 1931 voc: Cyril Grantham 2:33 "Singing in the Moonlight" 1932 voc: Cyril Grantham 5:05 "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile" 1931 voc: Cyril Grantham 7:50 "It's Great to Be in Love" 1931 voc: Cyril Grantham 10:38 "Things I Never Knew Till Now" 1932 voc: Cyril Grantham

[@1943ofour]

Bravo...what beautiful music. Thank you for posting.

[@torristloise]

Finest

[@nachomane7989]

Qué preciosidad...! Qué perfección...! Y, el sonido...¡Excelente, nítido, divino...! 🌷

[@PanzShur]

exacto, es musica muy hermosa

[@АлексейПермь-щ1м]

Благодарю❤

[@wood9ruff]

Fantastic! Even more so when you figure these recordings were made almost 90 years ago! Great remastering!

[@RatPfink66]

_Things I Never Knew 'Til Now_ reminds us that the steadily propulsive four-beat rhythm section was more acceptable on British records than American ones in the early '30s. Over here there was an unwritten rule limiting four-beat to 16 bars in the last chorus.

[@mainaccount131]

Super excellent with very good interesting photo

[@robertsmith5970]

My Father always says "Wakey Wakey" when i mention Billy Cotton,just a shame the great style the band had in the early 30s,was quite different by the 50s and the TV show most people alive in the 50s remember him for.

[@josetomaskleinsteiner1221]

La vida que fue, seria quizás distinta a la nuestra?

[@rickyrodriguez3244]

Singing in the moonlighttt on a June nightttt wit youuuuu

[@mainaccount131]

Very pleasing

[@donpelechaty7261]

It’s great to be in love with cotton

[@roybo1930]

This is just Fantastic! OH! I LOVE Them!

[@mainaccount131]

Delightful

[@sgtbilkothe3rd]

"Things I Never Knew Till Now" 1932 voc: Cyril Grantham @ 10:39

[@bobbyroy84]

Roger! I LOVE You! You have made My day Brighter with these BEAUTIFUL Recordings! How can I message You personally? Sorry to ask here, But it`s My only option at present!