Pasadena/Chili Bom Bom/Vo-Do-Do-De-O Blues/Falling In Love Again/TCP/Dinah/Oh Baby/East St Louis Toodle-O/Kaiser Drag/Hard Hearted Hannah/I Wonder What’s Become Of Joe/Autumn Leaves/My Blue Heaven/Finale
The Temperance Seven played 1920s style jazz but unlike their trad revival contemporaries they played it very much tongue in cheek. The Temperance Seven 1961 includes the British top five hit single Pasadena. As a novelty act the Seven quickly faded, despite their undoubted talent. (UK:8)
“The Temperance Seven were already six year veterans of the music world when their hit You're Driving Me Crazy, re-ignited an interest in 1920s style jazz. The group and their producer George Martin were quick to capitalise on that success, issuing the single Pasadena to great acclaim. The album 1961 would similarly become a top ten success before the year was out.”
“Superb renditions of 1920s music. These were the best of their kind and the songs, together with the way they were performed, conjure up an image of the era. Very enjoyable.”
“Excellent selection of music that will have you toe tapping in no time.”
“Why did the Seven ever go out of fashion? Was it something to do with pop stars taking themselves too seriously? One way or another a great collection of tunes played by true professionals.”
“While they maintained the illusion of aloof detachment, the audience would leave with the aching jaw you get from continuously smiling. Even when listening alone I am tempted to turn to an imaginary member of an audience to share the positive communal feeling generated by their music. If you are having a noisy party, particularly twenties fancy dress, or you just want to listen to something that doesn't have a serious note in it, then this is a good place to start. How many albums count on a sousaphone these days? Picture a speakeasy with sawdust on the floor.”
“There used to be a vogue for twenties and thirties jazz ages ago, and this collection by The Temperance Seven reawakened quite a few memories. Not the best jazz band in the world, but all very listenable good time stuff.”
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