VA -This Record Is Not To Be Broadcast Vol. 01 & Vol 2 [2008-2010] (5 x CDs)

BANNED BY THE BBC

VA -This Record Is Not to Be Broadcast Vol. 01 & Vol 2 [2008-2010] (5 x CDs)

Based on the Theme, this is a hilarious boxset of three CD's that talks more about RADIO BBC than the records. Some of these recordings are so harmless that you will have to read the comments about Why these were banned. It is nonetheless a fascinating look into the bureaucratic workings of the government body that controlled British broadcasting for so long. Both sets were released on the Fantastic Voyage label. 

VA - This Record Is Not to Be Broadcast, 75 Records Banned by the BBC 1931-1957 [2008] Box set: This is a fascinating and entertaining collection of songs that were deemed unsuitable for broadcasting by the BBC for various reasons, such as political, religious, sexual, or moral content. The box set contains three CDs with 75 songs from 1931 to 1957, covering a wide range of genres and styles, from jazz and blues to pop and rock and roll. The songs are arranged chronologically, giving a sense of the historical and cultural context of the time. The collection also features a booklet with detailed notes by Spencer Leigh, a music historian and broadcaster, who explains the reasons behind each ban and provides some background information on the artists and the songs. The collection is a treasure trove of musical gems that reveal the changing attitudes and tastes of the public and the authorities, as well as the creativity and talent of the artists who pushed the boundaries of music and expression. This is a must-have for any music lover who wants to explore the hidden history of British music in the mid-20th century.

VA -This Record Is Not to Be Broadcast Vol. 02, 50 More Records Banned by the BBC [2010]: This is a follow up to the previous collection, featuring 50 more songs that were banned by the BBC for various reasons, such as political, religious, sexual, or moral content. The follow up contains two CDs actually with 51 songs from 1931 to 1962, extending the time period and adding more diversity and variety to the selection. The songs are also arranged chronologically, giving a sense of the historical and cultural context of the time. The collection also features a booklet with detailed notes by Spencer Leigh, a music historian and broadcaster, who explains the reasons behind each ban and provides some background information on the artists and the songs. The collection is a great complement to the previous one, offering more insight and enjoyment into the history and culture of British music in the mid-20th century. This is a great addition to any music collection that wants to discover more of the banned and controversial songs that shaped the musical landscape of Britain. (B)

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Track lists

Vol.01 CD1

01 Norman Long - We Can't Let You Broadcast That 2:31

02 Cab Calloway - Minnie The Moocher 3:35

03 George Formby - With My Little Ukulele In My Hand 3:06

04 BBC Dance Orchestra - Radio Times 1:59

05 Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Song Of India 3:08

06 Johnny Messner - She Had To Go And Lose It At The Astor 2:38

07 George Formby - With My Little Stick Of Blackpool Rock 3:07

08 Billie Holiday - Gloomy Sunday 3:12

09 Josh White - House Of The Rising Sun 3:01

10 Billie Holiday - God Bless The Child 2:56

11 Glenn Miller - The Story Of A Starry Night 2:01

12 Frank Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Light A Candle In The Chapel 3:05

13 Bing Crosby - Deep In The Heart Of Texas 2:43

14 Josephine Baker - La Petite Tonkinoise 2:50

15 Noël Coward - Don't Let's Be Beastly To The Germans 3:13

16 Mills Brothers - Paper Doll 2:37

17 Deanna Durbin - Say A Prayer For The Boys Over There 4:26

18 Bing Crosby - I'll Be Home For Christmas 2:56

19 Spike Jones & His City Slickers - The Blue Danube 3:00

20 Perry Como - Till The End Of Time 3:10

21 Andrews Sisters - Rum And Coca Cola 3:12

22 Perry Como - I'm Always Chasing Rainbows 3:06

23 Frank Sinatra - The Cradle Song (Brahms' Lullaby) 3:09

24 Arthur Askey - The Christening 2:50

25 Woody Herman - Sabre Dance 2:35

Vol.01 CD2

01 Beverley Sisters - We Have To Be So Careful 3:42

02 Johnny Mercer - A Huggin' And A Chalkin' 2:47

03 Peter Pears - The Foggy Foggy Dew 2:39

04 T. Texas Tyler - Deck Of Cards 3:16

05 Frankie Howard - I'm Nobody's Baby 3:17

06 Billy Ward & His Dominoes - Sixty Minute Man 2:31

07 Jo Stafford - It Is No Secret 3:12

08 George Melly - Send Me To The 'Lectric Chair 3:25

09 Spike Jones & His City Slickers - I Went To Your Wedding 3:29

10 Kitty Wells - It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels 2:32

11 Frankie Laine - Answer Me 2:39

12 Lee Lawrence - Crying In The Chapel 3:15

13 Anne Shelton - Hank Janson Blues 2:46

14 Herb Jeffries - The Devil Is A Woman 3:15

15 Johnnie Ray - Such A Night 2:16

16 Don Cornell - Hold My Hand 2:48

17 Eddie Fisher - My Friend 2:39

18 Dennis Lotis with Ted Heath & His Music - Honey Love 1:59

19 Ray Martin & His Orchestra - The Story Of Three Loves 2:25

20 Dennis Lotis with Ted Heath & His Music - Cuddle Me 2:21

21 Lita Roza - Keep me In Mind 2:29

22 Liberace - Sincerely 2:48

23 Joan Regan - Croce Di Oro 2:44

24 Frankie Laine - I Heard The Angels Singing 2:24

25 Four Aces - Stranger In Paradise 2:58

Vol.01 CD3

01 Eartha Kitt - The Heel 2:49

02 Billy May & His Orchestra - The Man with the Golden Arm 2:49

03 Ella Fitzgerald - Bewitched 7:04

04 Stan Freberg - John and Marsha 2:31

05 Beverley Sisters - Greensleeves 2:40

06 Tony Martin - Walk Hand In Hand 2:51

07 Ella Fitzgerald - Love For Sale 5:54

08 Malcolm Vaughan - St. Theresa of The Roses 2:52

09 Louis Armstrong - Mack The Knife 3:24

10 Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps - Woman Love 2:33

11 Lonnie Donegan - Diggin' My Potatoes 3:41

12 Vipers Skiffle Group - Maggie May 1:54

13 Les Hobeaux - Toll the Bell Easy 2:21

14 Frankie Vaughan - The Garden of Eden 2:34

15 George Hamilton IV - A Rose and a Baby Ruth 2:01

16 Frank Sinatra - How Little We Know 2:40

17 Shirley Bassey - Burn My Candle 3:27

18 Kirk Stevens - This Silver Madonna 2:22

19 Art Baxter & His Rock 'n' Roll Sinners - Rock You Sinners 2:10

20 Petula Clark - The Sky 2:46

21 Mickey & Sylvia - Love is Strange 2:58

22 Jimmy Rogers - Honeycomb 2:17

23 Guy Mitchell - The Unbeliever 2:36

24 George Hamilton IV - A Rose and a Candy Bar 2:00

25 Tom Lehrer - The Old Dope Peddler 1:26

Vol.02 CD1

01 Durium Dance Band - She was Only A Postmaster's Daughter 2:21

02 Bessie Smith - Gimmie A Pigfoot And A Bottle Of Beer 3:31

03 Ernest Butcher - Peaceful Street 3:21

04 George Formby - When I'm Cleaning Windows 2:51

05 Lale Anderson - Lili Marleen 3:14

06 Bing Crosby - Miss You 2:48

07 Fats Waller - The Reefer Song (If You're A Viper) 2:57

08 Louis Prima & His Orchestra - Please No Squeeza De Banana 3:07

09 Jimmy Wakely - One Has My Name, The Other Has My Heart 2:50

10 Crew Cuts - Angels In The Sky 2:27

11 Sons Of The Pioneers - Old Man Atom 3:13

12 Wynonie Harris - Lovin' Machine 2:29

13 Frankie Laine - In The Beginning 2:32

14 Al Hibbler - He 3:12

15 Johnny Burnette - Honey Hush 2:06

16 Perry Como - Moonlight Love 3:10

17 Ella Fitzgerald - To Keep My Love Alive 3:39

18 Guy Mitchell - Ninety Nine Years (Dead Or Alive) 2:54

19 Frank Sinatra - You'll Get Yours 2:31

20 Perry Como - Somebody Up There Likes Me 2:10

21 Goons - A Russian Love Song 3:52

22 Connie Francis - I Leaned On A Man 2:29

23 Morris And Mitch - The Tommy Rot Story 3:28

24 Elvis Presley - Hard Headed Woman 1:59

25 Eartha Kitt - I Want To Be Evil 3:30

Vol.02 CD

01 Four Lads - The Mocking Bird 2:24

02 Lonnie Donegan - Nobody Loves Like An Irishman 2:46

03 Kirby Stone Four - Baubles, Bangles And Beads 2:16

04 John Zacherie - Dinner With Drac (Part 1) 2:52

05 John Zacherie - Dinner With Drac (Part 2) 2:51

06 Cliff Richard - High Class Baby 2:12

07 Lou Monte - Lazy Mary 2:44

08 Playmates - Beep Beep 2:33

09 Tom Lehrer - Be Prepared 1:34

10 Elegants - Little Star 2:45

11 Alma Cogan - Love Is 3:08

12 Johnny Cash - Guess Things Happen That Way 1:53

13 Ken Platt - Ting Tong Tang 2:11

14 Bobby Darin - Mighty Mighty Man 1:43

15 Lonnie Donegan - Whoa Buck (Whoa Back, Buck) 2:13

16 Coasters - Charlie Brown 2:22

17 Tom Lehrer - We Will All Go Together When We Go 5:34

18 Billy Storm - I've Come Of Age 2:57

19 Kingston Trio - A Worried Man 2:50

20 Conway Twitty - Danny Boy 2:50

21 Robert Earl - The Test Of Time 2:50

22 Johnny Horton - The Battle Of New Orleans 2:34

23 Eydie Gormé - The Voice In My Heart 2:47

24 Billy Graves - The Shag (Is Totally Cool) 2:15

25 Ruby Wright - Three Stars 3:05

26 Billy Fury - A Christmas Prayer 3:01

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