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Goodtime George

by: George Melly

Release Date May 21, 2001
Since George Melly died earler this year, I have tried to buy up some of the recordings that made him famous and brought back memories of the two occasions when I was lucky enough to see him perform live. Of all the available albums, this one may not have the most recognisable standards (though Frankie and Johnny are present and correct) but it perhaps sums 'Goodtime George' up best - the title really does say it all.

Even the more bluesy numbers feel quite swinging and up-tempo (check out Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair) and fun numbers like Mississippi Mud and Abdul Abulbul Amir - not one you could get away with singing these days, I should think! - transport you to a night at Ronnie Scott's just before Christmas, the booze flowing ... Read More:

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Anything Goes

by: George Melly

Release Date February 26, 2008
Melly croons his way through over a dozen well-known and lesser known songs with his jazz chums on this very fine record. His version of 'September Song' starts off bizarrely and then settles down while 'Anything Goes' and all the others are beautifully performed. He sings well, the musicians are all excellent and the production outstanding. This is real swinging stuff.

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The Ultimate Melly

by: George Melly

Release Date January 23, 2006
George Melly may be pushing 80 but this CD has more raw energy and power than a lorryload of contemporary jazz.

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Nuts/Son of Nuts

by: George Melly

Release Date June 07, 2004
George Melly may be pushing 80 but this CD has more raw energy and power than a lorryload of contemporary jazz.

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Farewell Blues

by: George Melly & Digby Fairweather Half Dozen

Release Date September 10, 2007
Great trib. to such a fine artist thankfully its there for us to enjoy Rest In peace George. Mark Darley Dublin

CD-Charts Position 6
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Best of Live

by: George Melly/John Chilton

Release Date July 24, 1995
George Melly has been a living legend in the world of jazz for a long time now. Like any jazz singer (and indeed like most singers of any genre), his music is best heard live! This album has over an hour of superb live jazz, coupled with excellent back up and support from John Chiltens' Feetwarmers. Every song is sung in his usual deep but yet droll voice and mannerisms. If you are already a fan of George Melly, you will not come even close to being disappointed with this live album, and if you are just beginning to enjoy listening jazz, then you will love it!!!

CD-Charts Position 7
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Live Mick Mulligan & his Jazz Band

by: George Melly

Release Date November 14, 2002
George Melly has been a living legend in the world of jazz for a long time now. Like any jazz singer (and indeed like most singers of any genre), his music is best heard live! This album has over an hour of superb live jazz, coupled with excellent back up and support from John Chiltens' Feetwarmers. Every song is sung in his usual deep but yet droll voice and mannerisms. If you are already a fan of George Melly, you will not come even close to being disappointed with this live album, and if you are just beginning to enjoy listening jazz, then you will love it!!!

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The Best Of George Melly - 20 Tracks - (Audio CD)

by: George Melly

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George Melly has been a living legend in the world of jazz for a long time now. Like any jazz singer (and indeed like most singers of any genre), his music is best heard live! This album has over an hour of superb live jazz, coupled with excellent back up and support from John Chiltens' Feetwarmers. Every song is sung in his usual deep but yet droll voice and mannerisms. If you are already a fan of George Melly, you will not come even close to being disappointed with this live album, and if you are just beginning to enjoy listening jazz, then you will love it!!!

CD-Charts Position 9
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The Pye Jazz Anthology

by: George Melly

Release Date March 25, 2002
As much Melly as almost anyone could need, this huge compilation covers his days with the Mulligan and Chilton bands and showcases George in moods ranging from exuberant to intimate. Would get six stars if it included "Hot Nuts", but you can't have everything! Including everything from romantic standards to raucous rabble-rousers, this reminds you just how energetic and original an interpreter of songs George is. Splendid.

CD-Charts Position 10
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The Hot Dog Man

by: George Melly

Release Date June 01, 1997
As much Melly as almost anyone could need, this huge compilation covers his days with the Mulligan and Chilton bands and showcases George in moods ranging from exuberant to intimate. Would get six stars if it included "Hot Nuts", but you can't have everything! Including everything from romantic standards to raucous rabble-rousers, this reminds you just how energetic and original an interpreter of songs George is. Splendid.