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Performance TitleNew Musical Express (NME) 1957-1958 Annual Poll-Winners' All Star Concert
Performance Date12 January 1958
Performance DaySunday
Performance Time13:45
Main PerformersAlma Cogan,
Dickie Valentine,
Cleo Laine,
Vicki Anderson,
Bobbi Britton,
Peter Lowe - vocals
Orchestra or BandThe Tony Kinsey Quintet,
Johnny Dankworth Orchestra,
Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group,
Chris Barber Jazz Band,
Eric Delaney and His Band,
Ted Heath and His Music
ChoirsThe King Brothers
Set ListSet List chosen from:
'Hi Ya!' (Tony Kinsey Quintet),
'Fishin' The Blues' (Tony Kinsey Quintet),
'33-37 Wardour Street' (Tony Kinsey Quintet),
'Three Moods' (Tony Kinsey Quintet),
'Sugar Hips' (Tony Kinsey Quintet),
'Pict's Lament' (Tony Kinsey Quintet),
'Put A Light in The Window' (The King Brothers),
'Wake Up, Little Susie' (The King Brothers),
'In The Middle of An Island' (The King Brothers),
'Rockin' Shoes' (The King Brothers),
'Hullaballoo' (Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'Royal Garden Blues' (Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'Open Country' (Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'Stompin' At The Savoy' (Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'How High The Moon' (Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter' (Cleo Laine, Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'Happiness is Just a Thing Called Joe' (Cleo Laine, Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'Something's Gotta Give' (Cleo Laine, Johnny Dankworth Orchestra),
'Jack O' Diamonds' (Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group),
'Ham N' Eggs' (Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group),
'Puttin' On The Style' (Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group),
'My Dixie Darling' (Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group),
'Cumberland Gap' (Lonnie Donegan and His Skiffle Group),
'Bourbon Street Parade' (Chris Barber Jazz Band),
'Old Rugged Cross' (Chris Barber Jazz Band),
'Trombone Charlie' (Chris Barber Jazz Band),
'I Love My Baby' (Chris Barber Jazz Band),
'Yama Yama Man' (Chris Barber Jazz Band),
'Eh! La Bas' (Chris Barber Jazz Band),
'Trick Or Treat' (Eric Delaney and His Band),
'Fanfare Jump' (Eric Delaney and His Band),
'You're Driving Me Crazy' (Eric Delaney and His Band),
'Clap Your Hands' (Eric Delaney and His Band),
'Crazy Rhythm' (Eric Delaney and His Band),
'Slaughter On Tenth Avenue' (Eric Delaney and His Band),
'Polka Dots and Moonbeams' (Vicki Anderson, Eric Delaney and His Band),
'Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me!' (Alma Cogan),
'The Story of My Life' (Alma Cogan),
'Party Time' (Alma Cogan),
'Love Is' (Alma Cogan),
'Lucky Day' (Dickie Valentine),
'Long Before I Knew You' (Dickie Valentine),
'Hound Dog' (Dickie Valentine),
'Take The 'A' Train' (Ted Heath and His Music),
'I'll Remember April' (Ted Heath and His Music),
'The Ringside Suite' (Ted Heath and His Music),
'I'm Beginning To See The Light' (Ted Heath and His Music),
'So Would I' (Bobbie Britton, Ted Heath and His Music),
'Just In Time' (Peter Lowe, Ted Heath and His Music),
'Three For The Blues' (Ted Heath and His Music),
'Cuban Fantasy' (Ted Heath and His Music)
Performance NotesResults:-
Favourite US Female Singer: Connie Francis
World's Outstanding Popular Singer: Elvis Presley
Favourite US Male Singer: Elvis Presley
World's Outstanding Vocal Group: Everly Brothers
World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley
Outstanding Vocal Personality: Frankie Vaughan
Favourite Male Singer: Frankie Vaughan
Small Group: Lonnie Donegan
Favourite Female Singer: Alma Cogan
Vocal Group: Mudlarks
Outstanding Instrumental Personality: Eddie Calvert
Large Band: Ted Heath
Favourite New Singer (Under 21): Cliff Richard
Favourite Disc Jockey: Pete Murray
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1958/6)
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1958/6New Musical Express - 1957-1958 Annual Poll-Winners' All Star Concert12 January 1958
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Oinazowg_D_SioxNew Musical Express (NME) 1957-1958 Annual Poll-Winners' All Star Concert1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/9100Cogan; Alma (1932-1966); English singer
DS/UK/8570Valentine; Dickie (1929-1971); English singer
DS/UK/8574Laine; Dame; Cleo (1927-); Lady Dankworth; English jazz and pop singer, actress
DS/UK/9409Britton; Bobbie (fl 1950s); British singer
DS/UK/7485Kinsey; Cyril Anthony 'Tony' (1927-); English jazz drummer, composer
DS/UK/7311Dankworth; Sir; John (20 September 1927-6 February 2010); CBE; English jazz composer, saxophonist, clarinetist and writer of film scores
DS/UK/3548Donegan; Lonnie (29 April 1931-3 November 2002); MBE; British skiffle singer songwriter and musician
DS/UK/9489Barber; Chris (1930-2021); British jazz trombonist, bandleader
DS/UK/9577Delaney; Eric (1924-2011); English drummer, bandleader
DS/UK/8227Heath; Ted (1902-1969); British musician, big band leader
DS/UK/10014The King Brothers (fl 1950s-1960s)
DS/UK/10246Lowe; Peter (fl 1950s); British vocalist
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