GEORGE FORMBY – Formby’s Farewell MS.DVD.538 49 mins b/white & colour
Filmed in 1960, just 10 weeks before he died, this is George’s last recorded concert. With a full orchestra, he sings his greatest hits and gives us the inside details of a 40-year career which encompassed no less 26 feature films and 200 recorded songs. It is a lasting testament to the performing skill of the great Lancashire comic who brought laughter to millions of people around the world.
Songs: IT SERVES YOU RIGHT/ DOWN THE OLD COAL HOLE/ SWIM LITTLE FISH/ GUARDING THE HOMES OF THE HOME GUARDS/ SITTING ON THE ICE IN THE ICE RINK/ WHEN I'M CLEANING WINDOWS/ CHINESE LAUNDRY BLUES/ LEANING ON A LAMPOST
Bonus Feature: Singalong with LEANING ON A LAMPOST.
GEORGE FORMBY – His Life And Wartimes
MS.DVD.539 68 mins b/white & colour
This 1967 documentary, narrated by co-star Gary Marsh, traces Formby’s spectacular career from his early music hall days on to his world-wide fame on the silver screen. It shows Beryl’s strong influence on his success and talks to insiders in showbiz. The DVD also shows exclusive film footage of George entertaining the troops on the front line abroad during World War 2. They say he covered 6 million miles!
Songs: LEANING ON A LAMPOST/ WITH MY LITTLE UKULELE IN MY HAND/ MY LITTLE STICK OF BLACKPOOL ROCK/ GRANDAD'S FLANNELETTE NIGHTSHIRT/ GUARDING THE HOMES OF THE HOME GUARDS/ WHEN I'M CLEANING WINDOWS/ ORDINARY PEOPLE.
Bonus Feature: Singalong with CHINESE LAUNDRY BLUES.
GEORGE FORMBY – Ukulele Man MS.DVD.540 56 mins b/white & colour
This terrific 1971 compilation is introduced by Eddie Waring and features George’s most requested film clips and songs. 14 classic tunes, with motorbikes, cars and planes also show Gary Marsh, Ronald Shiner & cast members in hilarious escapades from his big hit films. See the Formby Society at work and play in Blackpool where Eddie gets free uke lessons!
Songs: IF YOU DON'T WANT THE GOODS, DON'T MAUL 'EM/ GRANDAD'S FLANNELETTE NIGHTSHIRT/ WHEN I'M CLEANING WINDOWS/ AUNTIE MAGGIE'S REMEDY/ RIDING IN THE T.T. RACES/ WITH MY LITTLE UKULELE IN MY HAND/ OUR SERGEANT MAJOR (2)/ BABY/ IN MY LITTLE SNAPSHOT ALBUM/ MR. WU'S A WINDOW CLEANER NOW/ OH! DON'T THE WIND BLOW COLD?/BECAUSE I'M SHY/ FANLIGHT FANNY/ LEANING ON A LAMPOST
Bonus Feature: Singalong with WHEN I'M CLEANING WINDOWS.
GEORGE FORMBY – The Complete Collection MS.CD.621-628 572 mins 8 Compact Discs in Bookshelf Pack
This genial and extraordinary character made 26 films and 200 recordings. He made the world laugh and was honoured in South Africa, Russia, Canada and Australia for his courage whilst entertaining the troops on the front-line throughout the whole six years of World War 2. This is the world's only collection of all 200 songs from vinyl 78 rpm records, films and later releases. They have all been arranged in alphabetical order and have been put into concert pitch - so get out your uke! Full list supplied with keys and timings. Over 100 recordings unavailable elsewhere. Made with the help of the George Formby Society.
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