David Tomlinson reading and singing “When We Were Very Young”
World Record Company 45rpm E.P. CZ50
(Side A: W.6436, Side B: W.6437)
This record is one that was a favourite of my mother, as well of mine and most of my siblings.
In December 2002 my mother commented that she really would love to hear this record again (our copy had been lost to a roadside cleanup by an overzealous father). This is an exceptional recording that should remain available to future generations – and enjoyed by everyone with a taste for romance and whimsy.
I had checked everywhere on the internet and the only reference I found was where I was fortunate in purchasing a quite good condition copy (from http://www.rezoundrekordz.com/garys/children.html).
I’ve used my best digital skills to clean up the recording and it sounds marvelous. I’m happy to give the URL for the complete recording to anyone who is keen (email me and I’ll upload the 5mb file).
You can hear a sample (“Buckingham Palace”) as a mono 64kbps mp3 (1minute 45 seconds, 1mb).
Click each image for 200dpi full size images (approx 100k each)
Full Cover text:
WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG
Poems by A.A. Milne – Music by H. Fraser-Simpson
Featuring DAVID TOMLINSON,
With
the
Conducted by Cyril Ornadel
SIDE ONE
Halfway Down
Politeness
Hoppity
The King’s Breakfast
SIDE TWO
Disobedience
Jonothon Jo
Happiness
Vespers
Featuring DAVID TOMLINSON. With
the
Musical Arrangements by John Gregory.
Mustc by H. Fraser-Simpson. Lyrics by A. A. Mime.
A.A. Mime’s verses occupy a very special place in the affections of all who are youung in heart— and never more so than when matched with the delightful music of H. Fraser-Simpson. This record of nine of the best-loved poems and songs is the one that was hailed in the British press as one of the finest children’s discs ever made. It is one of the World Record Club’s exclusive series that won the London Evening News’ special award in open competition in the children’s class.
This is a simple, gentle, bedtime recording, beautifully spoken and sung by David Tomlinson, well-known -British film actor and comedian. A father himself, Tomlinson has the rare ability to talk intimately to small children on their own level without appearing patronising.
On this disc, H. Fraser-Simpson’s famous music has been specially re-arranged by John Gregory. The accompaniment is by the full-sized Westminster Concert Orchestra, conducted- by Cyril Ornadel, who is musical director of the famous London Palladium.
ANOTHER WORLD RECORD CHILDREN’S SERIES