Reginald Dixon plays Say It / If I Should Fall in Love Again / The Singing Hills (1940)

Описание: Recorded during the later part of Dixon’s pre-war career, this 1940 release shows his effortless ability to blend smooth ballad playing with his trademark rhythmic style. The 3/13 Wurlitzer, installed in 1935, was already synonymous with Dixon’s name, and his broadcasts from the Tower Ballroom had made him one of the most recognisable organists in the country. The three numbers here are a fine example of his sensitive registration choices, balanced phrasing, and that subtle Dixon lift that kept the dancers gliding around the famous Tower floor.


📍 Organ info
• Installed in 1935, the 3-manual, 13-rank Wurlitzer was designed by Reginald Dixon in collaboration with the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company.
• Used for live performances, ballroom dancing, BBC broadcasts, and recordings by Reginald Dixon between 1935–1970.



🎼 Track Details

Say It – Published 1940. Music by Jimmy McHugh, lyrics by Frank Loesser. Written for the Paramount film Buck Benny Rides Again (1940). Recorded by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra on 20 March 1940 (Bluebird B-10622), which entered the US charts in June 1940.

If I Should Fall in Love Again – Published 1940. Words and music by Charles Tobias, Harry Tobias, and Harry M. Woods. Recorded in 1940 by Carroll Gibbons and His Orchestra (HMV B.D.979) and other British dance bands of the era.

The Singing Hills – Published 1940. Music by Burton Lane, lyrics by Frank Loesser. Featured in the Paramount film The Singing Hill (1941, US release April 1941). First recorded by Bing Crosby with Bob Crosby and His Orchestra on 9 July 1940 (Decca 3415).


📀 Recording Information
• Label: Regal Zonophone
• Catalogue: MR3336
• Format: 78 rpm shellac disc, monophonic
• Release Date: September 1940 (UK)
• Recording Method: Direct-to-disc, no overdubs or post-production processing


🛠️ Audio Restoration
Transferred from original shellac at half-speed for improved frequency capture. Click removal applied manually, with minimal equalisation to preserve original tonal balance. Output normalised to archival standard level.
🎧 Audio restoration by Ross McNeillie


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