Arthur Calkin with Harry Roy

Arthur Calkin

Harry Roy and his Band (1934)
Left to right: Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye (pianists), Harry Roy, Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Arthur Calkin (bass), Bill Currie (vocalist), Joe Arbiter (saxophone), Joe Daniels (drums),
Tom Venn (guitar), Nat Temple (saxophone), Jack Collins (trombone), Harry Goss (saxophone),
Bert Wilton (trumpet), Tommy Porter (trumpet)

Note that there is a selection of more Harry Roy Pictures if you click Right Here)

Arthur joined Harry Roy and his New Lyricals at the Bat Club in April 1931.
His scrapbook has very many pictures and cuttings from this era, too many to show all of them here.
Plus there were some we particularly wanted to present, but the scrapbook is too delicate so,
we have selected a chosen few to hopefully give a good feel of Arthur with Harry Roy
which will be interspersed amongst Harry Roy's recording career as detailed below.
(Note: A brief biography of Harry Roy appears at the bottom of the page)

The first cutting we have of Arthur with Harry Roy features an advert in an unnamed publication for a half hour radio programme, 9:45 to 10:15 p.m. Judging by the comment, the band have only recently been noticed :

Harry Roy and his RKOlians

from the London Pavilion
in

HALF-AN-HOUR'S SYNCOPATION
This band which includes Harry Roy's Lyricals fron the Bat Club,
is appearing in 'Non-Stop' Variety at the London Pavilion.
It is one of the newest dance bands in London
- certainly one of the most popular -
and is best known for its 'hot syncopation.'

Arthur played with Harry Roy for about 7 to 8 years, from 1931 to 1938.

What follows are all the known recordings that feature Arthur Calkin with Harry Roy as quoted from Rust & Forbes - British Dance Bands on Record 1911 - 1945.

Click this image to see detail of the Rust and Forbes tome:

Most of these sessions resulted in records being produced as can be seen by the catalogue numbers. Songs with the same catalogue numbers appear on the same issue (A and B sides), the matrix number then defines the sides of the pressings. You will also see some matrix numbers assigned for pressing but rejected from the final release with another number replacing it.
I should also say that just because Rust and Forbes says the personnel listed below played on each recording, it is not necessarily the case.
The personnel shown in Rust & Forbes are mainly based on who usually played in the band at that time, whereas there are bound to be occasions where a musician couldn't attend for one reason or another, and a substitute would have been called in. The list below is a very good guide, but should not be taken as gospel.
For instance, Arthur left us records he mentioned he played on but R&F does not include him in it's band list. There are a couple that don't make sense as the recording dates quoted in Rust and Forbes don't fall in line with my Grandfather's own scrapbook which shows certain dates he joined bands. It is clear that there are discrepancies. But, we are sure back at that time he did help out with other bands and filled in on occasions when personnel weren't available. Indeed, my father also confirms as such. He definitely made un-credited appearances and missed out on some Harry Roy sessions, so we can never be sure who actually played on every recording.
In another good example, Syd Roy (Harry's brother) made a number of recordings with his "RKOlians" for Woolworth's sixpenny Eclipse label. Correspondent, and expert on the subject, Mike Thomas, mentioned to me that he thought that after the first few sessions it is pretty obvious when listening to the records, that the band is actually Harry Roy's. After all, Syd was Harry's manager and gave up actually leading a band in the early 1930s. This means there is quite likely another raft of records which Arthur seems to have played on ......

625 recordings are listed below.
305 original Parlophone record releases, with many tracks appearing on other issues at the time.

HARRY ROY AND HIS NEW LYRICALS
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano), Tommy Venn (banjo/acoustic guitar), Arthur Calkin (string bass), Bill Currie (drums/vocals)

April 1931 - from the Bat Club, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

E-4041-1 I've Got It, But It Don't do Me No Good Parlophone R-945

E-4043-1 Without Love Ariel AR 4729

Note: Matrix E-4042 has not been traced.
Note: AR 4729 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA"

HARRY ROY AND HIS BAT CLUB BOYS
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano), Tommy Venn (banjo/acoustic guitar), Arthur Calkin (string bass), Bill Currie (drums/vocals)

August 1931 - from the Bat Club, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

81 Lay In The Hay Oriole P-100

83 Tiger Rag

87 Pussy ! Oriole P-104

89 If You Haven't Got Love

HARRY ROY AND HIS R.K.OLIANS
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Tom Porter, Maurice Baldiserri (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone), Nat Temple, Sid Millward (clarinet/alto sax),
Harry Goss (clarinet/tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin), Ivor Moreton (piano), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Bill Herbert (banjo/acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

October 1931 - from the Leicester Square Theatre, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

N-232-1 You Can't Stop Me From Lovin' You Broadcast BCST 773

N-233-2 Little Girl

N-234-1 Song Of Happiness Broadcast BCST 774

N-235-2 The Queen Was In The Parlour

November/December 1931 - from the Leicester Square Theatre, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

J-1-2 Oh ! What A Night Broadcast BCST 786

J-2-1 The Longer That You Linger In Virginia

J-3-2 My Baby Said "Yes, Yes !" Broadcast BCST 787

J-4-1 I Found A Million Dollar Baby

December 1931 - from the Leicester Square Theatre, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

J-15-1-2 Today I Feel So Happy
(Intro. It's A Hard Life) Broadcast BCST 792

J-16-1-2 The Penguin's Patrol

J-17-2 Guilty Broadcast BCST 793

J-18-1 Nobody's Sweetheart

January 1932 - from the Leicester Square Theatre, London.
                                          (Jimmy Goss (clarinet/alto-sax) replaces Sid Millward)

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

J-61-2 Sunshine And Roses Broadcast BCST 814

J-62-1 Consolation Broadcast BCST 809

J-63-1 Oh ! Mo'nah

J-64-1-2 By The Fireside Broadcast BCST 814

HARRY ROY AND HIS BAT CLUB BOYS
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano), Tommy Venn (banjo/acoustic guitar), Arthur Calkin (string bass), Bill Currie (drums/vocals)

February 1932 - from the Bat Club, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

195 Cheated Oriole P-105

199 Home Oriole P-106

202 You Rascal You (No. 2)

204 Ooh ! That Kiss Oriole P-105

HARRY ROY AND HIS R.K.OLIANS
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Harry Owen, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone), Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute),
Hugh Tripp (clarinet/alto-sax), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Eddie Freeman (violin, acoustic guitar),
Maurice Sterndale, H. Gold (violin), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (banjo/acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

August 30th 1932

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4717-2 Ooh ! That Kiss Parlophone R-1298 (also on Ariel 4808)

WE-4718-1 The Scat Song

Note: AR 4808 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

September 16th 1932

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4749-1 How's I Doin' ? Parlophone R-1312

WE-4750-1 Crazy People
(Intro by Bill Currie pretending to be Harry Roy !)

September 30th 1932 - Sid Millward (clarinet/alto-sax) replaces Tripp.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4770-1 Love Is The Sweetest Thing Parlophone R-1336

WE-4771-1 So Ashamed Parlophone R-1373

WE-4772-1 I Heard Parlophone R-1336

October 17th 1932

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4799-1 London Bridge Is Falling Down Parlophone R-1360

WE-4800-2 Southern Serenade Parlophone R-1373

WE-4801-1 It Pays To Advertise Parlophone R-1360

November 25th 1932

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4843-1 Somebody Stole My Gal Parlophone R-1376

WE-4844-1 Here's Hoping

December 19th 1932

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4871-1 I'll Follow You Parlophone R-1402

WE-4872-1 Sing (It's Good For Ya)

WE-4873-1 I Don't Want To Go To Bed Parlophone R-1393

WE-4874-1 Let's Put Out The Lights (And Go To Sleep)

January 18th 1933

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4908-1 Brighter Than The Sun "The Little Damozel" Parlophone R-1421

WE-4909-1 What More Can I Ask ? "The Little Damozel"

WE-4910-1 Freddy The Freshman Parlophone R-1423

WE-4911-1 Can't Do Without Love

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Binnie Barnes (vocals)
Arrangers: George Scott-Wood and Stan Bowsner.

February 1st 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4926-1 Love Tales Parlophone R-1434

WE-4927-1 I Wish I Knew A Bigger Word Than Love Parlophone R-1433

WE-4928-1 The Wise Old Owl Said Hoo ! Parlophone R-1434

WE-4929-1 Wheezy Anna Parlophone R-1433

February 8th 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4935-1 A Letter To My Mother Parlophone R-1445

WE-4936-1 I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan Parlophone R-1446

WE-4937-1 Brother, Can You Spare A Dime

WE-4938-1 Pretending You Care Parlophone R-1445

February 18th 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4945-1 The World Is So Small Parlophone R-1458

WE-4946-1 Becky, Play Your Violin Parlophone R-1457

WE-4947-1 Sittin' In The Dark

WE-4948-1 Ma Parlophone R-1458

Below we have a very clear cutting from "Rhythm" of March 1933 with Arthur surprisingly un-jacketed in the centre.

Harry Roy and his R.K.Olians (1933)
from the publication "Rhythm" dated March 1933.

March 1st 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-4981-1 The Village Band
(Intro by Harry Roy in German) Parlophone R-1468

WE-4982-2 Im Silly, I'm Daffy, S'No Use, I'm In Love

WE-4983-1 City, Pity Me Parlophone R-1472

March 14th 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

WE-5023-1 The Girl In The Little Green Hat Parlophone R-1474

WE-5024-1 There's Something About A Soldier Parlophone R-1473

WE-5025-1 My Darling

WE-5026-1 Have You Ever Been Lonely ? Parlophone R-1472

WE-5027-1 Won't You Stay To Tea ? Parlophone R-1474

April 5th 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6018-1 Wah-De-Dah Parlophone R-1496, also on F-142

CE-6019-1 Contented Parlophone R-1497

CE-6020-1 Waiting For Tomorrow And You Parlophone R-1498

CE-6021-1 That's My Home Parlophone R-1497

April 21st 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6034-2 I've Told Ev'ry Little Star Parlophone R-1507

CE-6035-1 We Belong Together

CE-6036-1-2 Canadian Capers Parlophone R-1505, also on F-1919

CE-6037-1 Tiger Rag
(Intro. Chinatown, My Chinatown)

April 26th 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6042-1 Something Came And Got Me In The Spring Parlophone R-1521

CE-6043-1 I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues Parlophone R-1520

CE-6044-1 You Are Too Beautiful

CE-6045-1 You've Got Me Crying Again Parlophone R-1521

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Billy Milton (vocals)

May 24th 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6073-1 Bugle Call Rag Parlophone R-1526, also on R-1734, F-1923, F-2364

CE-6074-1 You Did Ev'rything For Me Parlophone R-1542

CE-6075-1 Chewing Gum

CE-6076-1 Stormy Weather Parlophone R-1526, also on AR 4835

CE-6077-1 No Thrill At All Parlophone R-1527

CE-6078-1 A Photograph Of You

Note: AR 4835 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

June 6th 1933 - From the Cafe Anglais, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6092-1-3 All Over Italy Parlophone R-1543

CE-6093-1 Jog Along

CE-6094-1 Hurricane Harry Parlophone R-1553, also on F-1920

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Billy Milton (vocals)
Esther Coleman (as Diana Clare) (vocals)
Arranged by Stan Bowsher and George Scott-Wood.

June 24th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6106-1 Somebody Stole My Gal Parlophone R-1553, also on F-1920

CE-6107-1 Limehouse Blues/Chinatown Parlophone R-1554, also on R-1948, F-1927

CE-6108-1 When It's Darkness On The Delta

Dated about this time in our scrapbook there is a photo of the band appearing on the stage of The Astoria. It is undated.
It appears to be taken from one of the side boxes above the band, and is not re-printed here as none of the faces can be identified.
The next photo (also not shown here) is from Melody Maker dated June 1933 and appears to present the band appearing at the Cafe Anglais, as right underneath it is a newspaper cutting describing Harry's band of cricketers :

Harry Roy's Rhythm Style Cricketers in Form
During the last week or so, Harry Roy's band from the Cafe Anglais has been busy with the production
of a totally new rhythm - the kind that is produced by the meeting of willow and leather.
Harry and his boys have formed a strong cricket eleven, which is playing as many as two or
three matches a week, and giving an excellent account of itself.
The team has found a demon bowler in the person of Harry himself, who has been going great guns,
taking some four or five wickets for only a score or so of runs on most occasions.
Arthur Calkin, the bass player of the band, is another very vigorous bowler.
The article goes on to describe one match in detail in which Felix Mendelsohnn gets hospitalised
after a cricket ball hit him on the head. At the end it lists the full team which includes a
Joe Calkin (?). There is also a picture of the team, but unfortunately not very clear.
I have some 16mm cine film from 1938 of Harry Roy at one of these cricket matches !
(unfortunately brief)

June 28th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6118-1 Twelfth Street Rag Parlophone R-1568, also on R-1895, F-1926, F-2350

CE-6119-1 I Raised My Hat

July 14th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6140-1 Mood Indigo Parlophone R-1584

CE-6141-1 I Cover The Waterfront Parlophone R-1576

CE-6142-1 Isn't It Heavenly Parlophone R-1594

CE-6143-1 There's A Cabin In The Pines Parlophone R-1594 (as above), also on AR 4846

CE-6144-1 There's A New Day Comin' Parlophone R-1584

CE-6145-1 Down In The Valley Parlophone R-1576, also on AR 4835

Note: Both AR's were credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

August 28th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6156-1 Lazybones Parlophone R-1611

CE-6157-1 Happy As The Day Is Long Parlophone R-1612

CE-6158-3 Learn To Croon Parlophone R-1611

CE-6159-1 Sweetheart Darlin' Parlophone R-1603, also on AR 4846

CE-6160-1 Ding Dong Ding Parlophone R-1603, also on AR 4847

CE-6161-2 Sing Another Line Parlophone R-1612

CE-6164-1 Night And Day Parlophone R-1646

CE-6165-1-2 Don't Blame Me Rejected

Note: Both AR's were credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

September 20th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6165-3 Don't Blame Me Parlophone R-1620

CE-6187-1 I'll Take An Option On You Parlophone R-1635

CE-6188-1 Morning, Noon And Night Parlophone R-1620

CE-6189-1 A Hot Time In Town - Part 1
(Intro by Bill currie: Wabash Blues/Some Of These Days/Wang Wang Blues/Runnin' Wild/Somebody Stole My Gal) Parlophone R-1621

CE-6190-1 A Hot Time In Town - Part 2
(Intro by Bill currie: St. Louis Blues/Beale Street Blues/After You've Gone/Barnyard Blues)

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Leslie Hutchinson (vocals)
Compered by Freddie Grise-Wood.

September 21st 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6191-3 Trouble In Paradise Parlophone R-1635

CE-6192-1 Saying Goodbye To Love Parlophone R-1646

CE-6195-1 Dinner At Eight Parlophone R-1636

CE-6196-1 Snowball

CE-6197-1 Dusty Shoes Parlophone R-1647, also on F-250

CE-6198-1 I Can't Give You Anything But Love
(Intro Freddie Grise-Wood: Bugle Call Rag)
9th March 1938 - Remixed without intro and issued on F-1177 Parlophone R-1658

CE-6199-1 Sentimental Gentleman From Georgia

October 26th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6234-1 Ah, But Is It Love ? Parlophone R-1659

CE-6235-1 I've Gotta Get Up And Go To Work

CE-6238-1 Swingy Little Thingy Parlophone R-1672

CE-6239-1 I Was In The Mood Parlophone R-1671

CE-6240-1 The Last Round Up Parlophone R-1672

CE-6241-1 He Was A Handsome Young Soldier Parlophone R-1671

Parlophone Advertisement
(from Rhythm Vol.VII No.75 - December 1933)

November 7th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6273-1 The Cage In The Window Parlophone R-1677

CE-6274-1 Black Panther

CE-6275-1 Lily Of Laguna Parlophone R-1678

CE-6276-1 Did My Heart Beat

November 16th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6297-1 Louisiana Hayride Parlophone R-1690

CE-6298-1 Without That Certain Thing

CE-6313-1 No Funny Business Parlophone R-1689

CE-6314-1 Wheezy Anna's Wedding

November 1933 - Recording NOT listed in Rust and Forbes, but clearly issued as can be seen in the press cutting above !
Although listed as by HARRY ROY'S TIGER-RAGAMUFFINS, Moreton & Kaye certainly did record piano duets, and this recording could just be one of those ... although, if all three were just piano duets, how comes R1771 IS listed in R&F as by the five-piece band.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

Unknown St. Louis Blues/Some Of These Days Parlophone R-1701

Unknown Dinah/After You've Gone/Nobody's Sweetheart

November 28th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6304-1 Beale Street Bill And Bowery Lil Parlophone R-1727

CE-6305-1 Eadie Was A Lady Parlophone R-1709

CE-6306-1 La-Di-Da-Di-Da

CE-6307-1 My Hat's On The Side Of My Head Parlophone R-1710

CE-6308-1 Louisiana Lullaby

December 12th 1933 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6327-1 By A Waterfall Parlophone R-1725

CE-6328-1 You're My Past, Present And Future Parlophone R-1726

CE-6329-1 Shanghai Lil Parlophone R-1725

CE-6330-1 Doin' The Uptown Lowdown Parlophone R-1726

CE-6331-1 Close Your Eyes Parlophone R-1727

CE-6331-2 Close Your Eyes Ariel AR 4856

Note: AR 4856 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

January 4th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6338-1 I Stole Back The Gal (Who Was Stolen From Me) Parlophone R-1733

CE-6339-1 La-La-La-La (The Modern Singing Lesson) Parlophone R-1732

CE-6340-1 Doggone, I've Done It Parlophone R-1733

CE-6341-1 Who Walks In When I Walk Out Parlophone R-1732

Ivor Moreton and his haymaker.
(from Rhythm - March 1936)

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin/vocals),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

January 15th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6342-1 Nobody's Sweetheart Parlophone R-1734, also on F-1923

CE-6343-1 Did You Ever See A Dream Walking ? Parlophone R-1731, also on AR 4856

CE-6344-1 On A Steamer Coming Over

CE-6354-1 The Buggy Song Parlophone R-1745

CE-6355-2 It's Only A Paper Moon Parlophone R-1746

CE-6356-1 How

CE-6357-1 Everything I Have Is Yours Parlophone R-1745

Note: AR 4856 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

February 5th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6373-1 We Like A Gay Song Parlophone R-1761

CE-6374-1 Dixie Lee

CE-6375-1 My Last Year's Gal Parlophone R-1762, also on F-1177

CE-6376-1 Bom-Di-Bom

CE-6379-1 Farewell Blues/You Rascal You/Muddy Waters
(Intro by Harry Roy AND Arthur Calkin) Parlophone R-1771

CE-6380-1 Shine/My Sweetie Went Away/Sweet Jennie Lee

Note: Parlophone R-1771 is credited to and is the first appearance of HARRY ROY AND HIS TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
(Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums))

February 15th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6383-1 Over On The Sunny Side Parlophone R-1769

CE-6384-1 Golden Gate Kate

CE-6385-1 Ol' Pappy Parlophone R-1770

CE-6386-1 Oh Mother, Mother (Please Speak To Willie)

March 4th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6402-1 In Town Tonight (Knightsbridge) Parlophone R-1783

CE-6403-1 Lucy's Lips Parlophone R-1784

CE-6404-1 The Villain Of The Piece

CE-6405-1 What's Good for The Goose (Is Good For The Gander) Parlophone R-1783

The full band appeared at the Holborn Empire on 12th March 1934 (it's written on a cutting in our scrapbook).

March 18th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6416-1 Build A Little Home Parlophone R-1795

CE-6417-1 Keep Young And Beautiful

CE-6418-1 Alexander's Ragtime Band Parlophone R-1796, also on F-142

CE-6419-1 Better Think Twice

March 1934 - Recording NOT listed in Rust and Forbes, but clearly issued as R1797
And certainly released April 13th 1934 ... priced 2 shillings and sixpence !
Again, this could be just a piano duet (see cutting and my comments above in November 1933 section).

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

Unknown Kitten On The Keys/Russian Rag Parlophone R-1797

Unknown Nola/Polly

March 20th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6434-1 You Oughta be In Pictures Parlophone R-1811

CE-6435-2 One Morning In May Parlophone R-1812

CE-6436-1 Mama Don't Want No Peas An' Rice An' Coconut Oil

CE-6437-1 Now That We're Sweethearts Again (Tell Me What You Told Me) Parlophone R-1811

An ad from a London Palladium programme of April 1934

Harry's entry in the London Palladium programme of April 1934
(Interestingly the act before them are called the Nit Wits !!)

An interesting ad if compared with the one above as this is the
first mention in the scrapbook of the Tiger-Ragamuffins.
Advertised as a separate entity if you compare catalogue numbers.

April 15th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6448-1 Temperamental - Blues (sic) Parlophone R-1829

CE-6449-1 Lonely Feet Parlophone R-1817

CE-6450-1 I'm Somebody's Sweetheart Now Parlophone R-1829

CE-6451-1 Emaline Parlophone R-1817

April 20th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6457-1 Carioca Parlophone R-1816

CE-6458-1 Music Makes Me

April 30th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6461-1 Goodnight, Lovely Little Lady Parlophone R-1830

CE-6462-1 It's The Animal In Me

May 17th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6481-1 Every Time I Look At You Parlophone R-1843

CE-6482-1 Mr. Magician (Won't You Bring My Baby Back To Me ?)

CE-6483-1 Over Somebody Else's Shoulder (I Fell In Love With You) Parlophone R-1844

CE-6484-1-2 The Show Is Over

Next in our scrapbook there is an photo of "Harry Roy and his popular May Fair band" (not shown here). It is from Radio Pictorial dated 18th May 1934 and although a very clear picture, it only includes the two pianists, Arthur, the drummer and Harry himself (the personnel of The Tiger-Ragamuffins).

June 5th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6514-2 Memories Of You/Rain/Goodbye Blues Parlophone R-1859, also on F-1925

CE-6515-2 It Don't Mean a Thing/Happy Feet/Everybody Love's My Baby/I Got Rhythm

CE-6516-1 Troublesome Trumpet Parlophone R-1857

CE-6517-1 The Beat Of My Heart

CE-6518-1 Neighbours Parlophone R-1858

CE-6519-1 Keep On Doin' What You're Doin'

Note: Parlophone R-1859 (F-1925) is credited to HARRY ROY & HIS TIGER-RAGAMUFFINS.
(Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums))

June 18th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6532-1 My Dog Loves Your Dog Parlophone R-1865

CE-6533-1 Nasty Man

CE-6534-1 Whan A Woman Loves A Man Parlophone R-1866

CE-6535-1 Ridin' Around In The Rain

CE-6540-1 Ill Wind Parlophone R-1873

July 2nd 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6552-1 As Long As I Live Parlophone R-1873

CE-6553-1 I Ain't Lazy (I'm Just Dreaming) Parlophone R-1874

CE-6554-1 When You Climb Those Golden Stairs

CE-6561-1 Like Taking Candy From A Baby Parlophone R-1884

CE-6562-1 What A Little Moonlight Can Do Parlophone R-1967

July 16th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6573-1 You May Not Be An Angel, But I'll String Along With You Parlophone R-1883

CE-6574-1-2 Dreamy Serenade Parlophone R-1884

CE-6575-1 Out For No Good Parlophone R-1883

CE-6578-1 Why Must It Be Me ? Parlophone R-1897

July 24th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6586-2 The Roy Rag Parlophone R-1896, also on F-1926

CE-6587-1 Something Different Parlophone R-1897

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin/vocals),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Sam Browne (vocals)

September 10th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6600-1 Oh, Baby, Baby Parlophone R-1918

CE-6601-1 I Wish I Were Twins Parlophone R-1908

CE-6602-1 Jungle Fever

CE-6603-1 I'm Hummin', I'm Whistlin', I'm Singin' Parlophone R-1918

September 17th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6612-1 I Never Slept A Wink Last Night Parlophone R-1919, also on AR 4880

CE-6613-1 Not For All The Rice In China Parlophone R-1920

CE-6614-1 Heat Wave

CE-6615-1 Miss Otis Regrets (She Is Unable To Lunch Today) Parlophone R-1919

CE-6618-3 Sweet Sue, Just You/Heebie Jeebies/I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight ? Parlophone R-1921

CE-6619-3 Rockin' Chair/Georgia On My Mind/Lazy Day

Note: Parlophone R-1921 is credited to HARRY ROY'S TIGER-RAGAMUFFINS.
(Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums))

October 4th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6645-1 Lost In A Fog Parlophone R-1938

CE-6646-1 Three Little Fat Girls

CE-6647-1 Say It Parlophone R-1939

CE-6648-1 Yes Sir, I Love Your Daughter

October 15th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6660-1 Casa Loma Stomp Parlophone R-1948, also on F-1927

CE-6661-1 P. S. I Love You Parlophone R-1949

CE-6662-1 The Spring Don't Mean A Thing To Me

CE-6663-1 Dr. Heckle And Mr. Jibe Parlophone R-1967

October 31st 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6694-1 Who Made Little Boy Blue ? Parlophone R-1968, also on AR 4893

CE-6695-2 Smoke Gets In Your Eyes Parlophone R-1969, also on AR 4889

CE-6696-1 When A St.Louis Woman Comes Down To New Orleans

CE-6697-1 What Are You Going To Do ? Parlophone R-1968

CE-6698-1 Fox Trot Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Jealous/Whispering/Poor Butterfly) Parlophone R-1970

CE-6699-1 Fox Trot Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Margie/Avalon/How'm I Doin')

CE-6700-1 Waltz Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Love Will Find A Way/I'll See You Again/My Hero) Parlophone R-2009

CE-6701-1 Waltz Trot Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Destiny/If You Were The Only Girl In The World/Alice Blue Gown)

Note: Parlophone R-1970 and R-2009 were credited to HARRY ROY'S TIGER-RAGAMUFFINS.
(Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums))

November 13th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6716-1 Stay As Sweet As You Are Parlophone R-1980

CE-6717-1 The Continental Parlophone R-1979, also on F-1929

CE-6718-1 My Old Flame Parlophone R-1980

CE-6719-1 When I Told The Village Belle Parlophone R-1981, also on AR 4889

CE-6720-1 La Cucaracha Parlophone R-1979, also on F-1929, and on AR 4890

CE-6721-1 If I Can't Have Anna In Cuba Parlophone R-1981

Note: All of the above Ariel issues credited to ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA

Harry Roy with Ivor Moreton and Bill Currie
(from Rhythm Vol.VIII No.87 - December 1934)
HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin/vocals),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

December 4th 1934 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6750-1 June In January Parlophone R-2011

CE-6751-1 Love Is Just Around The Corner

CE-6752-1 (It Was) Sweet Of You Parlophone R-2012

CE-6753-1 Rock And Roll

CE-6754-1 Sarawaki Parlophone R-2013

CE-6755-1 No Words - Nor Anything Parlophone R-2014, also on F-538

CE-6756-1 That's The Way I Like To Hear You Talk Parlophone R-2013

CE-6757-1 What A Difference A Day Made Parlophone R-2014

This record is
Personally signed by Harry Roy

Arthur Calkin, Harry Roy's bassist is an artist too.
(from "Rhythm", December 1934)

January 2nd 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6772-2 Roy Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Bugle Call Rag/Twelfth Street Rag/Tiger Rag) Parlophone F-100

CE-6773-1 Roy Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Somebody Stole My Gal/Nobody's Sweetheart/Chinatown My Chinatown

January 4th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6774-1 Silly Symphony Medley
(Intro. See The Funny Little Bunnies/The Penguin Is A Very Funny Creature/The World Owes me A Living/ You're Nothin' But A Nothin'/The Wise Little Hen) Parlophone F-101 (B-side is also on AR 4891)

CE-6775-1 Roll Along Covered Wagon

CE-6776-1 Valentina Parlophone F-102, also on AR 4890

CE-6777-1 I'm On A See-Saw Parlophone F-103, also on AR 4891

CE-6778-1 Temptation Parlophone F-102, also on F-2350

CE-6779-1 London On A Rainy Night Parlophone F-103

Note: Parlophone F-2350 shows matrix no. CE-6778-2, but this just indicates an overdub ob CE-6778-1.
         Some copies with a matrix of CE-6778-3 have been reported, the same applies.

January 10th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6789-1 His Majesty The Baby Parlophone F-109, also on AR 4893

CE-6790-1 My Kid's A Crooner

CE-6791-1 Greenland Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Auld Lang Syne/You Oughta Be In Pictures/Lay In The Hay/Stormy Weather/Shine) Parlophone F-109, also on AR 4893

CE-6792-1 Greenland Medley - Part 2
(Intro. I'll follow My Secret Heart/Night And Day/All The Kings Horses/Goodnight Sweetheart/Auld Lang Syne)

HARRY ROY'S TIGER-RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

February 1st 1935 - recorded in London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6814-1 Waltz Medley, No. 4
(Intro. Roses Of Picardy/Dream Melody/In A Little Spanish Town) Parlophone F-147

CE-6815-1 Waltz Medley, No. 3
(Intro. Just For A While/Wonderful One/Three O'Clock In The Morning)

CE-6816-1 Fox Trot Medley No. 3
(Intro. Birth Of The Blues/Chloe/Shine On Harvest Moon) Parlophone F-115

CE-6817-1 Fox Trot Medley No. 4
(Intro. Waiting For The Robert E. Lee/I Want To Be Happy/I Ain't Got Nobody)

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin/vocals),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

February 4th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6821-1 Easter Parade Parlophone F-112

CE-6822-1 You And The Night And The Music

CE-6823-1 She Fell For A Feller From Oopsala Parlophone F-113, also on AR 4895

CE-6824-1 Dancing With My Shadow

February 6th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6825-1 A-Hunting We Will Go Parlophone F-114

CE-6826-2 Home James, And Don't Spare The Horses Parlophone F-111

CE-6827-1 No Moon, No Stars, Just You Parlophone F-124

CE-6828-1 The Snake In The Grass Parlophone F-111

CE-6845-1 Blue Moon Parlophone F-124

CE-6846-1 Pop Goes Your Heart ! Parlophone F-114, also on AR 4895

February 18th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6851-1 The Pig Got Up And Slowly Walked Away Parlophone F-125 (B-side is also on AR 4898)

CE-6852-1 The Dashing Marine

CE-6855-1 The Object Of My Affection Parlophone F-126 (B-side is also on AR 4896)

CE-6856-1 Okay, Toots

February 26th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6869-1 Two Trumpet Toot Parlophone F-129

CE-6870-1 Sidewalks Of Cuba Parlophone F-128

CE-6871-1 Old Mammy Mine Parlophone F-131

CE-6872-1 Dixie After Dark Parlophone F-128

CE-6873-1 Getting Around And About Parlophone F-130 (B-side is also on AR 4899)

CE-6874-2 Old Timer

CE-6875-1 Let's Have A Jubilee Parlophone F-129

CE-6876-1 She Wore A Little Jacket Of Blue Parlophone F-131

February 28th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6886-1 Singing A Happy Song Parlophone F-141

CE-6887-1 Oh ! Suzanna, Dust Off That Old Pianna

March 19th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6892-1 Gertie The Girl With The Gong Parlophone F-143

CE-6893-1 It's Easy To Remember Parlophone F-144

CE-6894-1 The Wind Was Blowing Ninety Miles An Hour Parlophone F-143

CE-6895-1 Dream Man, Make Me Dream Some More Parlophone F-145

March 29th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6902-1 I'm Getting Off The Chain Parlophone F-146

CE-6903-1 The Rhythm Of The Rumba Parlophone F-144

CE-6904-1 I Was Lucky Parlophone F-146

CE-6905-1 March Winds And April Showers Parlophone F-145

(from "Tune Times", 1935)

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

May 1st 1935 - recorded in London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6956-1 Gershwin Fox-Trot Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Oh Lady Be Good/'swonderful/Looking For A Boy) Parlophone F-282

CE-6957-1 Gershwin Fox-Trot Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Fascinating Rhythm/Clap Yo' Hands/That Certain Feeling)

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin/vocals),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

May 4th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6958-1 Jubilation Rag Parlophone F-158

CE-6959-1 The Girl With The Dreamy Eyes Parlophone F-159

CE-6960-1 Cherokee

CE-6961-1 (Where Were You) On The Night Of June The Third ? Parlophone F-158

CE-6962-1 Algernon Wifflesnoop John Parlophone F-157

CE-6963-1 When It's Thursday Night In Egypt

CE-6964-1 My Heart Is An Open Book Parlophone F-160

CE-6965-1 Zing ! Went The Strings Of My Heart Parlophone F-172, also on AR 4900

CE-6966-1 Lookie, Lookie, Lookie, Here Comes Cookie Parlophone F-160

CE-6967-1 What's The Reason (I'm Not Pleasin' You) Parlophone F-172

Note: AR 4900 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums), plus guest - Tommy Venn (hawaiian guitar)

May 1935 - Recording NOT listed in Rust and Forbes, but clearly issued as F-208
and judging by Matrix number, as can be seen in a scan of a label below, recorded in May 1935.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6984-1 Waltz Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Ah, Sweet Mystery Of Life, Falling In Love Again, Charmaine) Parlophone F-208

CE-6985-1 Waltz Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Ramona, Missouri Waltz, What'll I Do)

May 22nd 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6988-1 Six-Eight Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Valencia/Ca C'est Paris/Picador) Parlophone F-343

CE-6989-1 Six-Eight Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Barcelona/Rio De Janeiro/Casablanca)

CE-6990-1 The Words Are In My Heart Parlophone F-174

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

May 23rd 1935 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6991-1 Fox-Trot Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Japanese Sandman/I'll See You In My Dreams/April Showers) Parlophone F-178

CE-6992-1 Fox-Trot Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Darktown Strutters Ball/Miss Annabelle Lee/Lovable And Sweet)

CE-6993-1 Fox-Trot Medley - Part 1
(Intro. I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby/Drifting and Dreaming/Lonesome And Sorry) Parlophone F-316

CE-6994-1 Fox-Trot Medley - Part 2
(Intro. If You Knew Susie/Are You From Dixie ?/Happy Days Are Here Again)

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin/vocals),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Elizabeth Brooke (vocals)

May 24th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-6995-1 You're The Top Parlophone F-176

CE-6996-1 I Get A Kick Out Of You

CE-6997-1 I've Got A Note Parlophone F-175

CE-6998-1 Lullaby Of Broadway Parlophone F-174

CE-6999-1 I'll Take the South Parlophone F-175

CE-7000-1 Haunting Me Parlophone F-177

CE-7001-1 Believe It Beloved

XCE-7006-2 A Mayfair Suite - Part 1
(Intro. Mimi/Mayfair Blues) Parlophone E-11280

XCE-7007-1 A Mayfair Suite - Part 2
(Intro. Mayfair Blues/Finale)

The next cutting has a terrific picture of the two pianists with Arthur and is from Melody Maker 1st June 1935.
The caption says, "The Harry Roy 'Twins,' Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye with 'Uncle Arthur' Calkin on the bass."
This is the first reference in the scrapbook of "Uncle Arthur" as he was affectionally christened.
There is a story with this picture which gives a nice view on Arthur:

"Uncle Arthur Calkin is a fine comedy man on the
stage in addition to being a good bass exponent.
In private life he is one of the best amateur
photographers in the musical profession"

June 20th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7044-2 Call Me Sweetheart Parlophone F-191

CE-7045-1 Jump On The Wagon Parlophone F-191, as above but B-side is also on AR 4913

CE-7046-1 You're A Heavenly Thing Parlophone F-190

Note: AR 4913 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

This ad had some notes written it on by Arthur,
"Palladium 24th June 1935 and 1st July 1935"
We guess this was a reminder for a forthcoming engagement.

July 2nd 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7047-2 The Dixieland Band Parlophone F-188

CE-7048-1 He Wooed Her, And Wooed Her, And Wooed Her Parlophone F-189

CE-7049-1 We're Going To have Smooth Sailing

CE-7050-1 Fare Thee Well, Annabelle Parlophone F-188

CE-7051-1 In A Little Gypsy Tea Room Parlophone F-190, also on AR 4913

Note: AR 4913 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".

July 10th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7096-1 Campesina Parlophone F-207

CE-7097-1 South American Joe

CE-7098-1 I Won't Dance Parlophone F-204

CE-7099-1 Lovely To Look At

July 16th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7100-1 Here's To You And Love Parlophone F-206

CE-7101-1 Look Up And Laugh

CE-7102-1 According To The Moonlight Parlophone F-205

CE-7103-1 It's An Old Southern Custom

July 17th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7080-1 Mammy, I'll Sing About You Parlophone F-224

CE-7081-1 She's A Latin From Manhattan

CE-7082-1-2 About A Quarter To Nine Rejected

CE-7083-1 Red Pepper (A Spicy Rag) Parlophone F-302

Joe Daniels Wedding Report and Pictures
(from Rhythm Vol.VIII No.95 - August 1935)
(the chap bottom left buying an ice cream in the heatwave(!) is Reggie Richman (Bass with Joe Loss)

July 23rd 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7082-3 About A Quarter To Nine Parlophone F-225

CE-7114-1 Cowboy In Manhattan Parlophone F-223

CE-7115-1 Love And A Dime

CE-7116-1 Go Into Your Dance Parlophone F-225

September 10th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7139-1 Red Sails In The Sunset Parlophone F-220, also on AR 4906

CE-7140-1 Valparaiso Parlophone F-222

CE-7141-1 Cuban Moonlight

CE-7116-1 Go Into Your Dance Parlophone F-225

September 11th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7142-1 The Wheel On The Wagon Is Broken Parlophone F-221

CE-7143-1 Nothing Lives Longer Than Love

CE-7144-1 Ev'ry Single Little Tingle Of My Heart Parlophone F-220, also on AR 4907

Arthur, Harry Roy, Ivor Moreton and Dave Kay

October 8th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7171-1 Sweet And Slow Parlophone F-280

CE-7172-1 Don't Be Afraid To Tell Your Mother

CE-7173-1 Lulu's Back In Town Parlophone F-278

CE-7174-1 Outside Of You

CE-7175-1 Roll Along, Prairie Moon Parlophone F-279, also on AR 4915

CE-7176-1 Headin' Home

CE-7177-1 Dennis, The Menace From Venice Parlophone F-281

CE-7178-1 My Young Man Is Ever So Nice

October 9th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7189-1 Cheek To Cheek Parlophone F-298, also on AR 4914

CE-7190-1 The Piccolino

CE-7202-1 Mammy Bong Parlophone F-302

October 22nd 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7207-1 Truckin' On Down Parlophone F-304

CE-7208-1 Isn't This A Lovely Day Parlophone F-303

CE-7209-1 Top Hat, White Tie And Tails

CE-7210-1 Stars Over Devon Parlophone F-304

November 1st 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7235-1 Make Funny Faces At Your Neighbours Parlophone F-315

CE-7236-1 Muchacha Parlophone F-312

CE-7237-1 The Gaucho Parlophone F-313

CE-7238-1 The Lady In Red Parlophone F-312

November 5th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7253-1 Broadway Rhythm Parlophone F-314

CE-7254-2 You're An Eyeful Of Heaven

CE-7255-1 Let's Go Ballyhoo Parlophone F-313

November 8th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7256-1 Klondyke Kate Parlophone F-315

CE-7265-1 Oh ! You Sweet Thing Parlophone F-500

CE-7266-1 The Man From Harlem Parlophone F-441

CE-7267-1 Margie Parlophone F-483

CE-7268-1 Doin' The New Low-Down Parlophone F-441

CE-7269-1 Avalon Parlophone F-483

CE-7270-1 Out Of The Rag Bag - Part 2
(Intro. Bugle Call Rag/Temptation Rag/Twelfth Street Rag) Parlophone F-338

Matrix CE-7256 was probably scheduled fro recording on Nov.5th, but for some reason was held over for three days.

November 22nd 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7287-1 Out Of The Rag Bag - Part 1
(Intro. Haunting Rag/That Mysterious Rag/He's A Ragpicker) Parlophone F-338

CE-7289-1 I Can Wiggle My Ears Parlophone F-339

CE-7290-1 Everything's In Rhythm With My Heart

CE-7306-1 Flirtation Medley No. 2 - Part 2
(Intro. I Can't Give You Anything But Love/I'm Crazy 'Bout My Baby/Everybody Loves My Baby) Parlophone F-390

December 8th 1935 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7303-1 Flirtation Medley No. 1 - Part 1
(Intro. Doggone, I've Done It/I've Found A New Baby/I'm Somebody's Sweetheart Now) Parlophone F-365

CE-7304-1 Flirtation Medley No. 1 - Part 2
(Intro. My Sweetie Went Away/Where's My Sweetie Now ?/Somebody Stole My Gal)

CE-7305-2 Flirtation Medley No. 2 - Part 1
(Intro. You're Gonna Lose Your Gal/I Stole Back The Girl Who Was Stolen From Me/My Honey's Lovin' Arms) Parlophone F-390

CE-7333-1 Dance Dolores Parlophone F-345

CE-7334-1 Street In Havana (Caramba !)

CE-7335-1 Sugar Plum Parlophone F-344

CE-7336-1 I'm Sittin' High On A Hill Top

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals),
Vocalists: Elizabeth Brooke and Mabel Mercer
Tap Dancing: Phyllis Thackray (plus vocals), Johnny Nit
Speech: Robert English

The following L.P. was made from the soundtrack of the film EVERYTHING IS RHYTHM
made in Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire in November and December 1935.
It was released on World Records, catalogue number SH-197.
"Roy Rag" dated Oct.1936 states that the film opened in London on January 11th 1937.

1. You're The Last Word In Love

2. Cheerful Blues

3. You're The Last Word In Love

4. Black Minnie's Got The Blues

5. Make Some Music

6. Life Is Empty Without Love

7. The Internationalle

8. No Words - Nor Anything

9. Life Is Empty Without Love

10. Sky High Honeymoon

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

December 31st 1935 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7373-1 Fox Trot Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Me And The Boy Friend/Who's Sorry Now ?/Sweet Little You) Parlophone F-391

CE-7374-1 Fox Trot Medley - Part 2
(Intro. Stardust/Here Am I, Broken-Hearted/Mean To Me)

CE-7375-1 Waltz Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Marcheta/All Alone/So Blue) Parlophone F-368

CE-7336-1 Waltz Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Always/You Forgot To Remember/Paradise)

Note: For the Waltz Medleys (F-368) Tommy Venn (hawaiian guitar) joined the boys.

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone),
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (alto-sax), Harry Goss (tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Ivor Moreton (piano/vocals), Dave Kaye (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals),
Vocalists: Elizabeth Brooke and Mabel Mercer

January 9th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7391-1 Nicotina Parlophone F-366

CE-7392-1 Marianna (The Peanut Vendor's Daughter)

CE-7393-1 The Music Goes 'Round And Around Parlophone F-367, also on AR 4937

CE-7394-1 I'd Love To Take Orders From You Parlophone F-367 (as above), but also on AR 4936

Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye leave Harry Roy
(from Rhythm - February 1936)
Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye left Harry Roy in this month.
January, of course, is a common time for band members to move on and one year from today, their departure is mentioned in the cutting from Rhythm above and also along with another band member's departure in a story in the "Roy Rag" of February 1937 as can be seen down below in the January 1937 section.

January 15th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.
                                          (Stanley Black and Norman Yarlett (pianos) replaced Moreton and Kaye)

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7434-1 You've Been Taking Lessons In Love (From Somebody New) Parlophone F-389

CE-7435-1 Piano Madness Parlophone F-388

CE-7436-1 Porcupine Rag

CE-7437-1 Why Did She Fall For The Leader Of The Band Parlophone F-389

February 25th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.
                                          (Alf Horton (trumpet/vocals), Dick Boothroyd (trombone/vocals)/Harry Hayes (clarinet/alto-sax)/Dinah Miller (vocals/tap dancing) added)

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7467-1 Swing Parlophone F-409

CE-7468-1 Eeny Meeny Miney Mo

CE-7469-1 The Cubalero Parlophone F-412

February 26th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7480-1 My Girl's A Rhythm Fan Parlophone F-413

CE-7481-1 Without Rhythm Parlophone F-411

CE-7482-1 This'll Make You Whistle

CE-7483-1 I Feel Like A Feather In The Breeze Parlophone F-412

CE-7484-1 Heart Of Gold Parlophone F-413

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone), Dick Boothroyd (trombone/vocals)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Harry Hayes (clarinet/alto-sax), Harry Goss (clarinet/tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals),
Vocalists: Elizabeth Brooke, Johnny Green and Dinah Miller (who also tap dances)

March 23rd 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7538-1 I'd Rather Lead A Band Parlophone F-432

CE-7539-1 We Saw The Sea Parlophone F-433

CE-7540-1 Let's Face The Music And Dance

CE-7541-1 Let Yourself Go Parlophone F-432

The next article was from Melody Maker in 1936.
Underneath a picture of Arthur, he describes his bass techniques:

ARTHUR CALKIN (of Harry Roy's Band)
The booming note of the double-bass makes it a difficult instrument to control, and I
have found that a good method of damping the vibration when required is to stuff some
flock under the strings behind the bridge.
This, of course, is a suggestion for special circumstances because any well-trained
player should be able to deaden the overtone sufficiently by releasing his fingers
as soon as he has played a note.
Slapping the bass has more or less gone out. I pluck the strings with two or three
fingers at once, having long ago found it impossible to use only one finger throughout
a entire night's playing.
At first I used to use a finger-stall, but this became rather expensive because I wore
one to shreds every night! Now I use more than one finger and feel completely comfortable.
The bow nowadays is only used for waltzes and slow numbers, but four-in-a-bar bowing
sounds muddy; I recommend two-in-a-bar.

April 6th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7564-1 Goody-Goody Parlophone F-440

CE-7569-1 Diddle-Dum-Dee

HARRY ROY AND HIS TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

April 15th 1936 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7578-1 Jazz Me Blues Parlophone F-458

CE-7579-2 Cheerful Blues

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone), Dick Boothroyd (trombone/vocals)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Harry Hayes (clarinet/alto-sax), Harry Goss (clarinet/tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals),
Vocalists: Elizabeth Brooke, Johnny Green and Dinah Miller (who also tap dances)

May 4th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7613-1 Goombay Rumba Drums Parlophone F-460

CE-7614-1 Dill Pickles

CE-7615-1 Rise 'n' Shine Parlophone F-461

CE-7616-1-2 The Glory Of Love

June 9th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7670-1 Shine Parlophone F-500

CE-7671-1 Is It True What They Say About Dixie Parlophone F-482, also on AR 4943

CE-7672-1 Cuban Pete

CE-7673-1 That's A Plenty Parlophone F-484

CE-7674-1 Someday Sweetheart

Note: AR 4943 was credited as being by "ARIEL DANCE ORCHESTRA".
Note: F-484 was issued as being by "HARRY ROY AND HIS TIGER RAGAMUFFINS".

June 29th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7695-1 Rumba Medley Rejected

CE-7696-1 You Gotta Know How To Dance Parlophone F-501

CE-7697-1 You Can't Pull The Wool Over My Eyes

CE-7698-1 Ev'ry Time I Look At You Parlophone F-502

CE-7699-1 Everybody's Swingin' It Now

HARRY ROY AND HIS TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

July 6th 1936 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7723-1 Sweet Georgia Brown Parlophone F-522

CE-7724-1 Wabash Blues Parlophone F-522 (as above), also on F-2364

Abe Romaine had arrive in England in 1930
Below is his first appearance with Harry Roy
(from Rhythm Vol.III No.33 - May 1930)
HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter (trumpets), Jack Collins (trombone), Dick Boothroyd (trombone/vocals)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/tenor-sax), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar), Sam Curtis (acoustic guitar/vocals),
Arthur Calkin (string bass/sousaphone), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals),
Vocalists: Elizabeth Brooke, Johnny Green and Dinah Miller (who also tap dances)
"Man Of My Dreams" (F-520) has a Vocal Refrain by Mrs. Harry Roy - "Princess Pearl"

July 13th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7739-1 Internationalle Parlophone F-521

CE-7740-1 Man Of My Dreams Parlophone F-520

CE-7744-1 The Scat Singers Parlophone F-539

CE-7749-1 Boris On The Bass

July 20th 1936 - From the Mayfair Hotel, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7737-1 Life is Empty Without Love Parlophone F-520

CE-7738-1 Black Minnie's Got The Blues Parlophone F-521

CE-7741-1 Sky High Honeymoon Parlophone F-538

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar), Sam Curtis (acoustic guitar/vocals),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

September 1st 1936 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7796-1 Oh, My Goodness Parlophone F-543

CE-7798-1 Knock, Knock Who's There ?

September 2nd 1936 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7793-1 Spanish Jake Parlophone F-544

CE-7794-1 I Heard A Song In A Taxi Parlophone F-545, also on AR 4759

CE-7795-2 Breakfast In Harlem

CE-7797-1 A Gift From Heaven Parlophone F-544

Click this image to see large scale version of the front cover:

October 8th 1936 - From The Empire Theatre, Leeds.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7870-1 Sarah, The Sergeant-Major's Daughter Parlophone F-588, also on AR 4760

CE-7871-1 The Way You Look Tonight Parlophone F-587

CE-7872-1 A Fine Romance

CE-7873-1 I'll Never Let You Go Parlophone F-588

CE-7874-1 I've Found A New Baby Parlophone F-589

CE-7875-1 I Left My Sugar Standing In The Rain

CE-7927-1 Harry Roy Stage Show - Part 1
(Intro. Bugle Call Rag/Tiger Rag/Knock, Knock Who's There ?/Alone)
Note: Bugle Call Rag dubbed from CE-6073-1
Note: Alone has vocal by the audience Parlophone F-609

CE-7936-1 Harry Roy Stage Show - Part 2
(Intro. Sarawaki/St.Louis Blues/Piano Madness/Somebody Stole My Gal)

Note: F-589 issued as by "HARRY ROY AND HIS TIGER RAGAMUFFINS".

October 30th 1936 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7900-1 Cabin On The Hilltop Parlophone F-591

CE-7901-1 Pick Yourself Up

CE-7902-1 Sing, Baby, Sing Parlophone F-592

CE-7903-1 Bye, Bye, Baby

November 26th 1936 - From Nottingham.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7955-3 So Do I Parlophone F-665

CE-7956-1 I'm Talking Through My Heart Parlophone F-625

CE-7957-1 When A Lady Meets A Gentleman Down South

CE-7958-2 La Bomba Parlophone F-665

Joe Daniels as he appeared in an advert for Carlton Drums
(from Rhythm - December 1936)

HARRY ROY AND HIS TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

December 3rd 1936 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-7966-1 I'm A Ding Dong Daddy Parlophone F-624

CE-7967-1 Hot Lips

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar), Sam Curtis (acoustic guitar/vocals),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Joe Daniels (drums), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

January 8th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8017-1 One, Two, Button Your Shoe Parlophone F-666

CE-8018-1 There's A Small Hotel Parlophone F-667

CE-8019-1 Pennies From Heaven Parlophone F-666

CE-8020-1 Sentimental Fool Parlophone F-667

The "Roy Rag" (Harry Roy Club magazine) for January 1937 has the following story with regard to a meeting of the London branch of the club.

Click this image to see large scale version of the front cover:

HARRY ROY AND HIS TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Joe Daniels (drums)

January 13th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8021-1 From Monday On Parlophone F-668

CE-8022-1 She's Funny That Way

Between the recording above made January 13th and the next recording made January 28th drummer Joe Daniels left Harry Roy and was immediately replaced. The following cutting is from the "Roy Rag" (Harry Roy Club magazine) for February 1937 and discusses Joe's departure :

Click this image to see large scale version of the front cover:

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar), Sam Curtis (acoustic guitar/vocals),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Ray Ellington (drums/vocals), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

January 28th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8046-1 When Is A Kiss Not A Kiss ? Parlophone F-698

CE-8047-2 You do The Darn'dest Things, Baby

CE-8048-1 There's Something In The Air Parlophone F-699

CE-8049-1 Swing For Sale

February 5th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8076-1 Lookin' Around Corners For You Parlophone F-724

CE-8077-1 There's That Look In Your Eyes Again

CE-8086-1 Intended to be recorded today, but in fact
was not recorded until more than a month later !

CE-8087-1 Memphis Blues Parlophone F-1110

March 8th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8205-1 Boo Hoo Parlophone F-750

CE-8206-1 What Will I Tell My Heart ? Parlophone F-751

CE-8207-1 Goodnight, My Love

CE-8208-1 Rita, The Rumba Queen Parlophone F-750

March 9th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8086-1 Limehouse Blues Parlophone F-1132

XCE-8217-1 Rhapsody In Blue - Part 1 Parlophone E-11320

XCE-8218-1 Rhapsody In Blue - Part 2

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Ray Ellington (drums/vocals)

April 19th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8285-1 Roy Club Rag Parlophone F-788

CE-8286-1 Fate Parlophone F-837

CE-8287-1 Way Down Yonder In New Orleans

CE-8288-1 Harlem Parlophone F-788

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar), Sam Curtis (acoustic guitar/vocals),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Ray Ellington (drums/vocals), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)

April 20th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8253-1 Swing Is In The Air Parlophone F-771

CE-8254-1 Red, White And Blue

CE-8255-1 When The Trumpet Started Crooning Parlophone F-772

CE-8256-1 Julietta

CE-8279-1 Let's Swing It Parlophone F-778

April 22nd 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8300-1 The Love Bug Will Bite You Parlophone F-778

CE-8301-1 With Plenty Of Money And You Parlophone F-780

CE-8302-1 Harbour Lights Silverton SIL 3117

CE-8303-1 Sing, Baby, Sing Silverton SIL 3118

CE-8304-1 Hey, Baby, Hey

CE-8305-1 I'm Talking Through My Heart Silverton SIL 3117

May 11th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8339-1 Let's Put Our Heads Together Parlophone F-781

CE-8340-1 All's Fair In Love And War Parlophone F-780

CE-8341-1 Speaking Of The Weather Parlophone F-781

CE-8356-1 Clarinet Marmalade Parlophone F-1133

May 22nd 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8361-1 They Can't Take That Away From Me Parlophone F-804

CE-8362-1 Let's Call The Whole Thing Off

CE-8363-2 Shall We Dance ? Parlophone F-806

CE-8364-1 I've Got Beginner's Luck Parlophone F-805

CE-8365-1 They All Laughed

May 27th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8375-1 Milenberg Joys Parlophone F-1109

CE-8376-1 Slap That Bass Parlophone F-806

CE-8377-1 This Year's Kisses Parlophone F-850

CE-8378-1 Slumming On Park Avenue Parlophone F-851

May 28th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8384-1 I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm Parlophone F-850

CE-8385-1 You're Laughing At Me Parlophone F-851

CE-8386-1 Broken-Hearted Clown Parlophone F-807

CE-8387-1 Why Can't We Make Love ?

June 24th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8436-1 You Can Tell She Comes From Dixie Parlophone F-830

CE-8437-1 Why Can't We Make Love ?

CE-8438-2 I'm Gonna Kiss Myself Goodbye Parlophone F-829

CE-8439-1 The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down

September 2nd 1937 - Recorded in the Garrick Theatre, Southport.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8575-1 Yours And Mine Parlophone F-876

CE-8576-1 Your Broadway And My Broadway

CE-8577-2 A Picture Of My Irish Home Parlophone F-877

CE-8578-1 Shake Hands With A Millionaire

CE-8579-2 Gershwin Medley - Part 1
(Intro. The Man I Love/Looking For A Boy/That Certain Feeling) Parlophone F-878

CE-8580-1 Gershwin Medley - Part 1
(Intro. Lady Be Good/Clap Yo' Hands/Fascinating Rhythm)

The next session is shown in the recording files as having taken place in the Garrick Theatre, Southport, during a performance on October 4th 1937. Harry Roy and his Orchestra were not appearing in Southport during that month and the date of September 2nd has been suggested as the most probable date for this session. If this is correct, it seems likely that the band recorded during the day, probably in the empty theatre, the above six sides and the following at the evening performance before an audience. The latter would have been edited and re-mastered on October 4th for issue.

CE-8657-1 Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 3
(Intro. Broken-Hearted Clown/September In The Rain/Dinah) Parlophone F-932

CE-8658-1 Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 1
(Intro. Bugle Call Rag/Rita, The Rumba Queen/Roy Club Rag) Parlophone F-931

CE-8659-1 Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 2
(Intro. I'm Gonna Kiss Myself Goodbye/The Night Is Young And You're so Beautiful/Nobody's Sweetheart)

CE-8660-1 Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 4
(Intro. Black Eyes/That's A Plenty) Parlophone F-932

October 12th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8648-1 A Little Co-operation From You Parlophone F-906

CE-8649-1 Foolin' Myself Parlophone F-907

CE-8650-1 The Sheep Were In The Meadow Parlophone F-906

CE-8651-1 Old Man Moon Parlophone F-907

Nat Temple as he appeared in an advert for Conn Saxophones
(from Rhythm - June 1936)

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Ray Ellington (drums/vocals)

October 12th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8652-1 Sailing On The Robert E. Lee Parlophone F-910

CE-8653-1 Ragtime Cowboy Joe

CE-8654-1 You Made Me Love You Parlophone F-936

CE-8655-1 Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go (With Friday On Saturday Night)

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Ray Ellington (drums/vocals), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)
Arranged by: Sid Phillips and Stanley Black

November 10th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8717-1 That Old Feeling Parlophone F-934

CE-8718-1 You Can't Stop Me From Dreaming

CE-8719-2 When A Cuban Says "I Love You" Parlophone F-935

CE-8720-1 When Bomba Plays A Rumba

CE-8728-1 Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals Parlophone F-974

CE-8729-1 Caravan

November 25th 1937 - From London.
George Rowe (trombone) replaces Boothroyd, George Glover (alto-sax) replaces Romaine,
owing to Boothroyd and Romaine having been injured in a motor accident !

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8744-1 Comin' Thro' The Rye Parlophone F-974

CE-8745-1 Tavern In The Town

CE-8756-2 Here Comes The Sandman Parlophone F-976

CE-8757-1 Remember Me ?

CE-8758-1 Say "Si Si" Parlophone F-977

CE-8759-1 It's The Natural Thing To Do

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Ray Ellington (drums/vocals)

November 28th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8762-1 Ida, Sweet As Apple Cider Parlophone F-1002

CE-8763-1 Sonny Boy

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Ray Ellington (drums/vocals), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals)
Arranged by: Sid Phillips and Stanley Black

December 13th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8788-1 Ever so Quiet Parlophone F-1000

CE-8789-1 Ain't Love Grand

CE-8790-1 A Foggy Day Parlophone F-1001

CE-8791-1 Nice Work If You Can Get It

December 14th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8806-1 Down Home Rag Parlophone F-1132

CE-8807-1 Willie The Weeper Parlophone F-1110

CE-8808-1 San Sue Strut Parlophone F-1158

December 16th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8811-1 Maple Leaf Rag Parlophone F-1133

CE-8812-1 Spanish Shawl (Little Spanish Shawl) Parlophone F-1159

CE-8813-1 Li'l Liza Jane

CE-8814-1 Sugar Foot Stomp Parlophone F-1109

CE-8815-1 King Porter Stomp Parlophone F-1158

December 17th 1937 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8816-1 Home Again Blues Parlophone F-1007

CE-8817-1 Pop Corn Man

CE-8818-1 Got A New Pair Of Shoes Parlophone F-1006

CE-8819-1 Swing Is Here To Sway

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Ray Ellington (drums/vocals), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Wendy Clare (vocals)

January 19th 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8876-1 Bei Mir Bist du Schoen Parlophone F-1026

CE-8877-1 She's Tall, She's Tan, She's Terrific

CE-8878-1 Mama, That Moon Is Here Again Parlophone F-1027

CE-8879-1 You Took The Words Right Out Of My Heart

February 24th 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8954-1 With A Smile And A Song Parlophone F-1054

CE-8955-1 Whistle While You Work

CE-8956-1 You're A Sweetheart Parlophone F-1057

CE-8957-1 Me, Myself and I

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Ray Ellington (drums/vocals)

February 25th 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-8972-1 Sarawaki Parlophone F-1178

CE-8973-1 Ragging The A.C.E.

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Ray Ellington (drums/vocals), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Wendy Clare (vocals)

March 25th 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-9021-1 La Cumparsita Parlophone F-1176

CE-9022-1-2 Sentimiento Gaucho

CE-9023-1 Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm Od ?? OD 031351

CE-9023-3 Mama, I Wanna Make Rhythm Parlophone F-1106

CE-9024-1 O.O.O.O.O.O.-Oh Boom !

April 5th 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-9042-1 Heigh-Ho Parlophone F-1082

CE-9043-1 Two Lovely People

CE-9044-1 The Lady Likes To Love Parlophone F-1083

CE-9045-1 No Name Rag

September 2nd 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-9305-1 There's A Little Irish Colleen On Broadway Parlophone F-1203

CE-9306-1 Two Lovely People

CE-9307-1 A-Tisket, A-Tasket Parlophone F-1204

CE-9308-1 I'm Gonna Lock My Heart And Throw Away The Key

Note: A-Tisket A-Tasket is a nursery rhyme from the 19th century. The rhyme was later used as lyrics for a song written by Van Alexander and Ella Fitzgerald.

HARRY ROY'S TIGER RAGAMUFFINS.
Harry Roy (clarinet/vocals), Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano),
Arthur Calkin (string bass) and Ray Ellington (drums/vocals)

September 2nd 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-9311-1 The Flat Foot Floogie/The Lambeth Walk Parlophone F-1228

CE-9312-1 The Down And Out Blues/I Can't Face The Music

HARRY ROY AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Harry Roy (clarinet/alto-sax/vocals), Bert Wilton, Tommy Porter, Alf Horton (trumpets), Jack Collins, Dick Boothroyd (trombones)
Nat Temple (clarinet/alto sax/flute), Joe Arbiter (clarinet/alto-sax), Abe Romaine (clarinet/saxes/vocals), Harry Goss (clarinet/saxes), Maurice Sterndale (violin),
Stanley Black (piano), Norman Yarlett (2nd piano), Tommy Venn (acoustic guitar),
Arthur Calkin (string bass), Ray Ellington (drums/vocals), Bill Currie (timpani/vocals), Wendy Clare (vocals)

October 12th 1938 - From London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-9364-1 The Yam Parlophone F-1259

CE-9365-1 The Night Is Filled With Music

CE-9366-1 The Meanest Thing You Ever Did Was Kiss Me Parlophone F-1106

CE-9367-1 I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart

October 24th 1938 - From the Holborn Empire, London.

Matrix No. Track Record Label Catalogue Number

CE-9441-1 Harry Roy's New Stage Show - Part 1
(Intro. Bugle Call Rag/Night Ride/The Flat Foot Floogie/The Highland Swing) Parlophone F-1296

CE-9442-1 Harry Roy's New Stage Show - Part 2
(Intro. Little Lady Make-Believe/I Love You/Roy Club Rag (MIS-LABELLED "Piano Madness" !)

CE-9443-1 Harry Roy's New Stage Show - Part 3
(Intro. What Made You Fall In Love ?/A-Ticket A-Tasket/Two Lovely People) Parlophone F-1297

CE-9444-1 Harry Roy's New Stage Show - Part 4
(Intro. Oh Ma-Ma/The Lambeth Walk/Oh Ma-Ma)

The next article was printed 22nd October 1938:

Bassist
Released By
Harry Roy
A change in Harry Roy's Band is always
news, since Harry has a reputation for
keeping his boys for a long time, and
when the change concerns one of the oldest
stalwarts in the band, then it becomes
News with a vengeance.
After eight years with Harry, bass-player
Arthur Calkin has decided to settle down
in London and give up touring.
"Uncle Arthur" as he is familiarly called,
has rendered yeoman service to his leader,
and it is with genuine regret on both sides
that the parting has been decided upon.

Arthur Calkin was then replaced on Bass by Len Harrison.
Rust and Forbes list a further 10 pages of Harry Roy recordings which include another 308 recordings !

Harry Roy
Harry Roy, Born Harry Lipman 12th January 1900, Died 1st February 1971.
Harry and his brother Syd formed a band which they called 'The Darmswells'. It must have been a successful group because, when the Original Dixieland Jazz Band left the Hammersmith Palais, they were replaced by the Roy Brothers Original Lyrical Five. They again changed name becoming the Original Crichton Lyricals. At times, the band recorded as 'The Lyricals'; 'Sid Roy's Crichton Lyricals', and just 'The Crichton Lyricals'. The Roy's band was very popular in London where they played all the better spots including the Alhambra, the London Coliseum, Rector's Club, Oddenino's, and the Cavour Restaurant.
In February of 1927, they were booked into the Cafe de Paris.
During 1928, they toured to South Africa and to Australia.
In 1930 they made some recordings in Germany.
In 1931, Harry Roy left to form his own band, with Syd becoming manager of the Harry Roy band.
In 1932, the Harry Roy band was at the London Pavillion.
In Jan. 1933 they were at the Cafe Anglais, where they began remote BBC broadcasts.
From March 1934 thru June 1936, the band was resident in the Mayfair Hotel.
In 1935, Harry received quite a lot of publicity when he married Elizabeth Brooke, daughter of the Rajah of Sarawak. The same year the band was in the film 'Everything in Heaven' and in 1936 featured in the film, 'Rhythm Racketeers'.
In 1938, Harry took his band on a 3 month tour of South America.
On Oct. 16, 1939, the band was booked into the Cafe Anglais for a month. They then continued touring and theatre performances, going into the Embassy Club in October 6, 1940.
During the war years, Harry toured around. He was in the Embassy Club in 1942, and a little later, toured the middle-east. In 1948, Harry went to the U.S. but was unable to get a work permit. Returning to England, he formed a new band for the Cafe Anglais, in 1949. By the early 1950's the big band era had come to an end. Harry disbanded, but still drifted in and out of the music scene. In the 50's, he was running his own restaurant. In 1969, he led a quartet in the London Lyric Theatre's show "Oh Clarence". He was 69 years of age then, and in failing health. In February, 1971, he died in London.

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Matrix No.	Track	Record Label	Catalogue Number
E-4041-1	I've Got It, But It Don't do Me No Good	Parlophone	R-945
E-4043-1	Without Love	Ariel	AR 4729

The following L.P. was made from the soundtrack of the film EVERYTHING IS RHYTHM made in Elstree Studios, Hertfordshire in November and December 1935. It was released on World Records, catalogue number SH-197. "Roy Rag" dated Oct.1936 states that the film opened in London on January 11th 1937.
1.	You're The Last Word In Love
2.	Cheerful Blues
3.	You're The Last Word In Love
4.	Black Minnie's Got The Blues
5.	Make Some Music
6.	Life Is Empty Without Love
7.	The Internationalle
8.	No Words - Nor Anything
9.	Life Is Empty Without Love
10.	Sky High Honeymoon


Click this image to see large scale version of the front cover:

CE-8657-1	Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 3 (Intro. Broken-Hearted Clown/September In The Rain/Dinah)	Parlophone	F-932
CE-8658-1	Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 1 (Intro. Bugle Call Rag/Rita, The Rumba Queen/Roy Club Rag)	Parlophone	F-931
CE-8659-1	Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 2 (Intro. I'm Gonna Kiss Myself Goodbye/The Night Is Young And You're so Beautiful/Nobody's Sweetheart)	Parlophone	F-931
CE-8660-1	Harry Roy's Stage Show - Part 4 (Intro. Black Eyes/That's A Plenty)	Parlophone	F-932

Arthur Calkin with Harry Roy

Harry Roy and his RKOlians

from the London Pavilionin

HALF-AN-HOUR'S SYNCOPATION

Harry Roy's Rhythm Style Cricketers in Form

from the London Pavilion
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