Name: Shine Through My Dreams: Original 1917-1950 Recordings [Single Disc]
Brand: Naxos Nostalgia
SKU: 614422
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Album: Shine Through My Dreams: Original 1917-1950 Recordings [Single Disc]
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Deep in My Heart	More Info...	0:04
2)	Fold Your Wings	More Info...	0:04
3)	The Radiance In Your Eyes	More Info...	0:03
4)	Every Bit Of Loving In The World	More Info...	0:03
5)	The Thought Never Entered My Head	More Info...	0:03
6)	Give Me Back My Heart	More Info...	0:03
7)	Scene From Act 1 Of 'Murder In Mayfair'	More Info...	0:04
8)	When The Gypsy Played	More Info...	0:05
9)	The Girl I Knew	More Info...	0:04
10)	Shine Through My Dreams	More Info...	0:03
11)	If You Only Knew	More Info...	0:03
12)	My Dearest Dear	More Info...	0:03
13)	The Leap Year Waltz	More Info...	0:03
14)	Dark Music	More Info...	0:03
15)	We'll Gather Lilacs	More Info...	0:04
16)	I Can Give You the Starlight	More Info...	0:02
17)	Waltz of My Heart	More Info...	0:02
18)	Keep The Home Fries Burning	More Info...	0:03

Album: Shine Through My Dreams: Original 1917-1950 Recordings [Single Disc]
#	Song Title		Time
1)	Deep in My Heart	More Info...	0:04
2)	Fold Your Wings	More Info...	0:04
3)	The Radiance In Your Eyes	More Info...	0:03
4)	Every Bit Of Loving In The World	More Info...	0:03
5)	The Thought Never Entered My Head	More Info...	0:03
6)	Give Me Back My Heart	More Info...	0:03
7)	Scene From Act 1 Of 'Murder In Mayfair'	More Info...	0:04
8)	When The Gypsy Played	More Info...	0:05
9)	The Girl I Knew	More Info...	0:04
10)	Shine Through My Dreams	More Info...	0:03
11)	If You Only Knew	More Info...	0:03
12)	My Dearest Dear	More Info...	0:03
13)	The Leap Year Waltz	More Info...	0:03
14)	Dark Music	More Info...	0:03
15)	We'll Gather Lilacs	More Info...	0:04
16)	I Can Give You the Starlight	More Info...	0:02
17)	Waltz of My Heart	More Info...	0:02
18)	Keep The Home Fries Burning	More Info...	0:03

Performer Notes

Performers includes: Ivor Novello (piano); Mary Ellis, Frances Alda, Peggie Wood, Elisabeth Welch, Trefor Jones, Dorothy Dickson, Giselle Preville, Olive Gilbert (vocals).
Principally recorded in London, England between 1917 & 1950. Includes liner notes by Peter Dempsey.
Personnel: Ivor Novello (piano); Edna Best, Mary Ellis (piano); Charles Linton (celesta).
Liner Note Author: Peter Dempsey.
Recording information: Camden, NJ; Hayes, Middlesex, England; London, England.
Ivor Novello was a famous songwriter in his native England; in fact, a songwriting award is given in his name each year. While not as well-known stateside, Novello's endearing blend of jazz, classical, and dinner-jacket musical theater received a boost in popularity when the composer was characterized in Robert Altman's 2002 film Gosford Park. In addition to Jeremy Northam's portrayal of him in the mystery, Novello's music was also used throughout the film. "I Can Give You the Starlight" appears on Shine Through My Dreams: Original 1917-1950 Recordings in its original form, along with 17 other Novello originals that feature both male and female lead vocalists. Most of the material is selected from productions featuring Novello-penned music, including Glamorous Night, Perchance to Dream, and The Dancing Years. One highlight is a scene excerpt from act one of Murder in Mayfair. Musically, much of the cuts here quiver with that high-collared feel of prewar pop music. Swelling strings, fluttering violins, and vocalists that always seem to be making cupid shapes with their lips -- this is the sort of music included on Shine Through My Dreams. While it might not be the most thorough retrospective, the Naxos collection does give a solid overview of Novello's music and includes full liner notes. The pouting cover shot of the composer himself also illustrates how ingenious the casting of near lookalike Northam in Gosford Park was. ~ Johnny Loftus