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Les Reed O.B.E. has passed away
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We were extremely sad to hear that Les Reed O.B.E., passed away on Monday 15th April, aged 83. Les was a valued and influential member of The John Barry Seven between 1959 and 1962, and went on to a highly successful career as a composer/arranger, which included writing hit songs for such as Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, The Applejacks, The Fortunes, Lulu, Herman's Hermits and Des O'Connor.
In particular, songs such as Delilah, It's Not Unusual (Tom Jones), The Last Waltz (Engelbert Humperdinck), and There's a Kind of Hush (Herman's Hermits and The Carpenters) were huge sellers and known worldwide.
On a personal note, Les was so patient and helpful in answering our many questions during the writing of the book about the JB7, and we were looking forward to reciprocating regarding his own book on which he had been working for some time.
A wonderfully talented, kind and generous man, he will be badly missed by his family and all who knew him. Our sincere condolences to his sister Celia, daughter Donna, and grandsons Alex and Dom.
It's All Happening DVD/blu-ray
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Coming soon from Network is a DVD/blu-ray of It's All Happening, the 1963 film musical in which John Barry is seen conducting recording sessions by Johnny de Little and Dick Kallman.
The blu-ray is apparently only available while stocks last, which makes it a limited edition of a sort, so probably best to order now if interested.
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Lolita My Love 2019 - Programme
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T
he Lolita My Love 2019 Programme is now available in our dedicated musicals section.
Lolita My Love 2019 - Programme
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Thanks to Tony W.
Signed copy of Stringbeat - 1999
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Richard L. sent us a scan of his copy of "Stringbeat" and told us:
"When I met the great man at the HMV signing in 1998, he also signed my original stereo copy of the Stringbeat LP."
They Might Be Giants - Blu Ray
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11 June 2019
Kino Lorber Studio Classics, Color, 91 Minutes 1.85:1, Rated G, Optional English subtitles
• Audio Commentary with Director Anthony Harvey and Film Archivist Robert A. Harris
• Madness… It's Beautiful - Featurette
• Special expanded version, featuring additional footage not seen in the original theatrical release.
• Theatrical Trailereaturing additional footage not seen in the original theatrical release. • Theatrical Trailer
If There Was a Man - sheet music added
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We have added sheet music (PDF) of If There Was a Man to the sheet music page
Howard the Duck Collector's Edition Blu-ray
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British label 101 Films has officially announced that it will release a Collector's Edition of Willard Huyck's film Howard The Duck (1986), starring Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale, and Chip Zien. The release will be available for purchase on April 22, 2019.
The York Theatre Company - A Conversation about Lolita, My Love …
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Director Emily Maltby and Actress Caitlin Cohn talk about "Lolita, My Love" and their new vision of the story and character for the NY Premiere. Performances are February 23rd-March 3rd.
The York Theatre Company - A Conversation about Lolita, My Love …
The York Theatre Company - A Conversation about Lolita, My Love …
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Director Emily Maltby and Actress Caitlin Cohn talk about "Lolita, My Love" and their new vision of the story and character for the NY Premiere. Performances are February 23rd-March 3rd.
The York Theatre Company - A Conversation about Lolita, My Love …
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