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Lita Roza, whom Trevor Stanford accompanied at the Finsbury Park Empire in 1956, has died.
Lita passed away on 14th August 2008 aged 82
Trevor H. Stanford & Norman Newell wrote “No Time For Tears” for Lita in 1956
Please take a moment to visit Lita’s Web Site, accessible from this sites “Interesting Links” page.
THE RUSS CONWAY APPRECIATION SOCIETY
The society was formed in 2001, by Bill Murden, after the original Fan Club closed following Russ’s death.
Many fans expressed a desire to be able to still keep in touch with other members, obtain missing recordings
for collections, and to learn more of the Russ Conway story. Since the society’s conception, Bill has provided to
members from all corners of the world, periodic newsletters packed full of information, including reviews of
recordings, sheet music, concerts, letters from members, and anything else relevant to Russ Conway.
In addition to this, Bill has organised three successful open days, and has been most active in pursuing the
release of additional Russ Conway music on CD.
“Forever”
Chapter One CMS1005
17 Tracks
Released in 2006.
The entire Chapter One Catalogue is now re-
Sleeve notes by Bill Murden.
Play a sampler from this album on the Gramophone
Play a sampler from this album on the Gramophone
Play a sampler from this album on the Gramophone
Play a sampler from this album on the Gramophone
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Released in 2004 as part of EMI’s 60s 2on1 Series
7243 4 73270 2 5
Contains 2 LP’s
Concerto For Lovers
Pop-
The Album Sleeves are reproduced in full within the CD Booklet
“The Russ Conway Collection”
Sanctuary/Pulse PDS CD 571
Released 2003
2 CD’s
A Complete Anthology Of Russ Conway’s Pye Recordings.
Sleeve Notes By Bill Murden
“Russ Conway plays Piano Pops”
EMI Gold 7243 5 82197 2 2
Released 2003
28 Tracks
Sleeve Notes By Mark Lovell
The Cd’s above, and many more of Russ Conway, are available for purchase direct from the society.
For Further Details, Write To (Enclosing an SAE)
THE RUSS CONWAY APPRECIATION SOCIETY
47 LAUREL ROAD
BLABY
LEICESTER
LE8 4DL
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Just recently, a 10” x 8” black & white autographed publicity photograph of Russ Conway
was placed on auction site Ebay for sale. The auction attracted 14 bids from 4 bidders and
resulted in a final sale price of £67.89 for the seller.
OPEN DAYS
The Russ Conway Appreciation Society has held 3 Open Day’s for it’s members.
The Open Days have provided opportunities to meet other members, listen to rare recordings, view rare video
footage and experience Russ Conway’s music from the society’s resident pianist, Mike Thomson.
Yes, Side Saddle was 50 in 2009. The release of this toe tapping tune in February 1959, composed
under his own name of T H. Stanford, launched Russ Conway to stardom and Number 1 in the
Record & Sheet Music charts, paving the way for other hits including Roulette, China Tea
and Snow Coach. Instantly, he became a household name, a sensation on Record, TV, Radio and in
public appearances that took Russ to many parts of the world. Side Saddle laid the foundations of
a successful career for Russ in Show Business which spanned over 40 years. Even today, Side Saddle
remains a popular request for radio stations, and the track can often be found added to scores of
compilation discs that feature music from this era.
A new group has recently been set up, where fans of Russ Conway can interact, make comments,
or ask questions about practically anything related to our favourite pianist.
To access the group, log in or sign up to www.facebook.com and search Russ Conway in the Groups section.
February 2010. T H Stanford’s composition “Royal Event” celebrates 50 years since it’s release.
Much history surrounds the release of this disc. UK production of the 78rpm record ceased with this
title, making it a popular and most sought after disc with record collectors worldwide..
“Royal Event” made headline news in the music papers of the day, but for all the wrong reasons.
Misunderstandings galore concerning a favour for a friend, and an old theatre.
Read Bill Murden’s most interesting account of what really happened here or select the Royal Event
button from the home page menu.
Keyboard wizard Rick Wakeman has paid tribute to Russ Conway, in a short film documenting Rick’s
childhood musical influences. The film, followed by an interview with Rick was shown on BBC TV’s
“The One Show” on 25th February 2010. Fans of Russ or Rick who missed the broadcast will be pleased
to know the film is now available to view again on You Tube by clicking the link below:
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A radio interview with Russ Conway is amongst a new CD release “John Hannam Archives Volume 1”
that features 11 interviews with the Stars Of Yesteryear, including Tommy Cooper, Ronnie Hilton,
Adam Faith, John Mills and other well known celebrities. John broadcasts for Isle of Wight Radio, and
his show “John Hannam Meets” has become the longest running radio chat show in the country, popular
with listeners in many counties or through the stations on-
The CD is available to purchase now from www.johnhannam.com where more details of this release
and John’s career in broadcasting and journalism can be found.
Russ Conway, called “The Hits and More…”
From “Party Pops” to “Pepe” disc 1 contains A & B side recordings for
some of Russ Conway’s most remembered hits, including “Side Saddle”,
“Roulette”, “China Tea”, “Royal Event” and “Lucky Five”, and closes
with four tracks from Russ’s “Songs To Sing In Your Bath” album.
Disc 2 has 36 tracks of old favourites selected from 3 of Russ’s early album
releases including “Happy Go Lucky Day”, “Pennies from Heaven”,
“Silver Dollar” and “Sweet Rosie O’Grady”.
The collection is nicely presented and utilises the classic MFP album
“Time to Play” for the front cover and includes a full track listing with brief
liner notes outlining the pianist’s rise to fame.
All tracks are Mono, digitally processed original recordings, and this
reasonably priced collection offers extremely good value for money.
some of Russ Conway’s most popular recordings, died on 1st March 2009 aged 86 in Sydney,
Australia, where he had lived for many years. Follow the link below to read more of Tony’s varied and
interesting musical career: www.rfsoc.org.uk/tosborne.shtml
To see video of Mike Thomson’s performance at the
2005 Open Day
Click the links below.
Above: Mark Lovell watches closely as Mike Thomson
plays “The Red Cat” in true Russ Conway style at
the 2005 open day held at Blaby, near Leicester.
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Courtesy of Mike Thomson.
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