hillsbro Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I don't know at what yr frank sang that song ... I don't know either, but we had it on a 78 with the Brunswick label that was looking well-worn by the time I used to play it in c. 1955, so it could have been of 1930s vintage. Not 100% sure it was Frank Luther but it could have been, as he was recording then. The fairy tale itself, Norwegian in origin, had been "doing the rounds" for many years until it was put to music - the traditional theme of "wait for my brother - he's bigger and fatter than me" etc. ... 'Cigareets,Whusky, and Wild, Wild, Women', which was a favourite of my grandfather. I'd almost forgotten that one, but I just enjoyed hearing it again: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T7yhYJrJ2U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookes Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Now you're talking crooksey. As you'll probably know Cinderella K Stomp (the singer on 'Serutan Yob' is really Jo Stafford. I bought the CD as I have done with others which contain memorable tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookes Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 My grandfather took exception with the neighbours who insisted on making a racket when he was supposed to be asleep after working nights. On one of his days off he put the record player on to play the record, 'When You've Got Friends And Neighbours', on continuously, turned the speakers to the party wall, turned the wick up and went out for the day. He never had a problem after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
depoix Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 last train to san fernando...who sang it and the runaway train came down the hill an she blew..was this the same singer who sang the opening to the kids puppet show "four feather falls" ? i think he commited suicide,i can see his face in my memory but can't recall his name edit,my eldest son thinks it was michael holiday,is he right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy sellars Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 last train to san fernando...who sang it and the runaway train came down the hill an she blew..was this the same singer who sang the opening to the kids puppet show "four feather falls" ? I think he commited suicide,i can see his face in my memory but can't recall his name edit,my eldest son thinks it was michael holiday,is he right ? was it johnny duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillsbro Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 last train to san fernando...who sang it?... It was indeed Johnny Duncan, in 1957 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9GsiGCWIVg ...the runaway train came down the hill an she blew...? I think there was more than one recording of this, but for Vernon Dalhart's version go to http://www.andmas.co.uk/radio/children/childfav.html and click on "Runaway Train". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 I think it was Michael Holliday who sang The Runaway Train and had a hit in the U.K. with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom309 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 cigreets,whisky and wild wild women was sung by Tex Ritter as was High Noon also deck of cards as I have the records some where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookes Posted April 19, 2009 Share Posted April 19, 2009 My Brother - TERRY SCOTT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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