The Michael John Mood: Songs For Swinging Sweethearts.

The word 'Swinging', in this day and age, has taken on another meaning altogether, although this music would be perfect for an evening of kinkiness by those older and more mature in nature. The liner notes say: The Michael John Mood make their debut on disc with twelve delightfully performed songs which were very carefully chosen to ensure that the mood of 'Songs For Swinging Sweethearts' was one of melody and charm. That, dear reader, sums up this album perfectly. Inoffensive songs, tunes flecked with latin rhythms. The track 'You Do Something For Me' sounds a little like the singers have forgotten the words, as they scat 'shooby-doos' a little too vigorously for my liking. That aside this is perfect music for swingers of all types.

Zack Laurence Orchestra: A Taste Of Zack Laurence

The saucily titled 'Taste Of Zack Laurence' (oo-er missus) is one of those Silverline budget albums that were released if you couldn't afford the more pricey ones. Shame really 'cause this isn't half bad as an album. Yes, there's kitsch by the pound and some pretty ropey arrangements but, if you ignore the discrepancies, what you actually get is a decent bit of lounge. Stand out track: Mississippi Delta, which actually sounds very much like the work of any number of 'library' composers. 

Apropos nothing, the back of the album advertises a Danny La Rue album. So this month I've actually thought of, and blogged about Mr La Rue twice, which is something I haven't done in a long time. So here's another picture of Danny looking resplendent in drag.

Frank Chacksfield: Chacksfield plays the Beatles' Song Book

A Phase 4 record highlighting the technical wonders of a custom built 20 channel console mixer. This album has wonderful cover art that reminds of Crystal Tipps and Alistair and orchestral music that reminds me of some of the finest Bruton, Chappelle etc. Excellent recordings of the usual Beatles hits.