"The Spirit of Britain" (2 CD's)

Celebrate the best of Britain!

Embark on a musical journey through time with "The Spirit of Britain" CD, featuring 50 original recordings from the 1920s to the 60s, celebrating the indomitable British spirit with singalong tunes that helped us 'keep calm and carry on,' reminding us of our rich heritage and the power of music to lift the heart and raise a smile even in the face of challenges.

Tracks Included:

CD1

1. Food, Glorious, Food (from 'Oliver') The Original London Cast and Orchestra, featuring Keith Hampshire (3.58)
2. Look For The Silver Lining David Whitfield (2.09)
3. A Transport Of Delight Michael Flanders & Donald Swann (5.54)
4. Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'Be Max Bygraves (2.17)
5. I'm In Favour Of Friendship The Five Smith Brothers (2.36)
6. Hey Neighbour Flanagan & Allen (2.48)
7. Saturday Sports National Light Orchestra (2.48)
8. Trains (Parts 1 & 2) Reginald Gardiner (6.33)
9. Coronation Scot ('Paul Temple' Theme) Queen's Hall Light Orchestra conducted by Charles Williams (3.02)
10. I Leave My Heart In An English Garden Lee Lawrence (2.39)
11. If I Can Help Somebody Josef Locke (3.29)
12. Pick Yourself Up Bill Currie with Harry and his Orchestra (2.47)
13. The Stately Homes Of England Noel Coward (3.21)
14. Calling All Workers (Music While You Work) Eric Coates and Symphony Orchestra (3.01)
15. Happy Days Are Here Again Lou Abelarde with Ambrose and his Orchestra (3.03)
16. Looking On The Bright Side Gracie Fields (3.07)
17. Churchill Wartime Speech: We Shall Fight On The Beaches The Rt. Hon. Winston Churchill (0.38)
18. The White Cliffs Of Dover Vera Lynn (3.20)
19. It's A Lovely Day Tomorrow Vera Lynn with Ambrose and his Orchestra (3.17)
20. Let's Face The Music And Dance Denny Dennis with Roy Fox and his Band (3.05)
21. There'll Always Be An England Robert Ashley with Jack Payne and his Orchestra (3.19)
22. Rule Britannia! Welsh Guards Band conducted by Captain FL Statham (1.05)
23. The National Anthem The Choirs of Westminster Abbey, St George's Chapel, St Paul's Cathedral directed by Dr William McKie. Orchestra conducted by Sir Adrian Boult (2.27)

CD2

1. Messing About On The River Josh MacRae (2.51)
2. Right Said Fred Bernard Cribbins (2.22)
3. Football Crazy Robin Hall & Jimmy MacGregor (2.04)
4. Have A Drink On Me Lonnie Donegan (2.52)
5. Bank Holiday ('Appy 'Ampstead) (from 'Cockney Suite') New Symphony Orchestra conducted by Robert Sharples (2.14)
6. A Song Of The Weather Michael Flanders & Donald Swann (2.05)
7. You're Seeing Too Much Of The Telly Al Read (2.39)
8. Good Luck, Good Health, God Bless You Steve Conway and the Hastings Girls' Choir (2.58)
9. Shopping Centre Charles Williams and his Concert Orchestra (2.25)
10. I Whistle A Happy Tune (from 'The King And I') Gertrude Lawrence (2.43)
11. Friends And Neighbours Billy Cotton and his Band (2.30)
12. Everything Stops For Tea Jack Hulbert (3.10)
13. Home Town Flanagan & Allen (3.09)
14. Count Your Blessings Luton Girls' Choir (2.48)
15. Barwick Green (My Native Heath) ('The Archers' Theme) Sidney Torch and his Orchestra (2.50)
16. Sing As We Go Gracie Fields (2.30)
17. Bless 'Em All George Formby (3.02)
18. We Must All Stick Together Alan Breeze with Billy Cotton and his Band (2.52)
19. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Anne Shelton with Ambrose and his Orchestra (3.15)
20. Play The Game, You Cads! The Western Brothers (3.21)
21. Down At The Old Bull And Bush Florrie Forde (2.59)
22. Keep Right On To The End Of The Road Harry Lauder (3.44)
23. A Little Of What You Fancy Marie Lloyd (3.17)

Product Details:

• Made in the United Kingdom