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I usually prefer American dance orchestras over English ones, but there are exceptions to this rule. This exception covers, among other things, the record I have just transferred. Jack Payne's version of "Happy Days Are Here Again" is the best version I've heard. And also the fastest. The record is in pristine condition and has a nice bass. Oh, and I really love that clarinet solo in the last minute.

Here's Jack Payne and His B.B.C. Dance Orchestra playing "Happy Days Are Here Again" on Columbia CB9, recorded March 1930.

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Bart--great fun. Thanks!!

Clay

Now thats a nice version of this song and its up against some tough competition! Nice transfer too - and yes those Columbia's do have very nice bass compaired to other records. I saw a copy of this come up on ebay last year and I nearly went for it - wish I had now. Even though it wasn't in such good condition as your copy.

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