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Lou Preager
Born in London 1906, Lou Preager was a pianist, accordionist and leader of many swing bands. Preager was known for his presence at the Hammersmith Palais, where he led the resident band and occasionally broadcast Radio and Television shows from in the 1940s/50s. Interestingly, he was also a practicing psychologist with many academic credentials.
Preview “The First Day Of Summer”
| 1 | On The Sunny Side Of the Street | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
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| 2 | Peg O' My Heart | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 3 | The First Day Of Summer | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 4 | Third Floor Jump | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 5 | The Shoemaker's Serenade | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 6 | Until | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 7 | I Want To Learn To Dance | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 8 | Two Can Dream As Cheaply As One | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 9 | Carolina | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 10 | Don't Be A Baby Baby | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 11 | Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night Of The Week) | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 12 | Bring On The Drums | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 13 | Sophisticated Lady | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 14 | First Floor Jump | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 15 | I'm A Comin' A Courtin' (Corabelle) | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 16 | There's No One But You | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 17 | Doggin' Around | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
| 18 | Good Good Good | Lou Preager And His Orchestra |
Accreditation
The music on this album takes you back in time to the big welcoming sound of the British Ballroom. Amongst other awards, Lou Preager won three Carl Alan Awards for the Best Palais Band. In his lifetime he had worked with many great musicians and vocalists including Don Lusher, Rita Williams and Helen Clare.
Preview Track
Lou Preager and His Orchestra’s recording of the title track to this album, The First Day Of Summer.
Lou Preager and His Orchestra’s recording of the title track to this album, The First Day Of Summer.
