Copyright 2007-
Ashton-on-Mersey Showband
Discography
The Band have been making LP’s, EP’s and CD’s since 1976 with the first ‘Smile’ album which showcased the early arrangements and style developed by Ernie.
Following on from the success of this album a live recording was made of the ‘Warring Forties’ concerts and released under the same name. This has all the singalong songs from the Wars and features the band’s trademark Glenn Miller sound.
‘Swingalong’, ‘Nice n Groovy’ and Showband Showcase were released during the years leading to 1998 with the latter being specially released to celebrate the band’s 25th Anniversary.
‘Millennium Magic’ was released in 2000 to celebrate the new millennium and the ‘coming of age’ of the band’s development.
Following the passing of Ernie and the baton being passed to Ivan, it was deemed fitting that this should be acknowledged in the title of the bands next CD in 2005 ‘The Magic Lives On…’
The Band’s next album ‘Feeling Good’ was a knockout compilation of the band’s new style of arranging and playing -
The latest CD’s are available at our shows and most of the back catalogue is available on request.
The Magic Lives On…
This is our 2nd CD featuring the very best of music from the shows, stage and films. Showcasing individual sections of the band, it also features arrangements from Ivan Lewis for the first time and solos from Johnny Roadhouse and Dave Browning.
Track Listing.
Theatre (Medley of Show Stoppers)
Where Or When
Mad About The Boy
Through The Eyes Of Love
Just The Way You Are
Stardust
12th Street Rag
The Kerry Dance
Andy Williams Medley
Recordings
Millennium Magic
Our first release on CD, this album contains some of our more advanced arrangements and scintillating solos from Johnny Roadhouse and Dave Browning, both musical heroes from the Northern Dance Orchestra.
Track Listing.
Ol’ Man River
Yesterday I Heard The Rain
Blaydon Races
Doris Day Medley
How About You
The Song Is You
Bob Farnon Medley
Onward Christian Soldiers
Slaughter On 10th Avenue
Swinging Through The Nursery
In The Wee Small Hours
Nicky
Georgia On My Mind
Jersey Bounce
Carousel Medley
Feeling Good
Our 3rd CD album that shows off each section like never before, from the beautiful flute lead in the classic ballad, That’s All, through to a rip-
Track Listing.
Phantom Of The Opera
Jesus Christ Superstar
That’s All
Theme from ‘Rocky’
Regressa A Mi
Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend
The Windmills Of Your Mind
Jekyll & Hyde Overture
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
All Of Me
I Wanna Be Like You
Les Miserables
Website only BONUS: Pale G String
Yes, really -
Lights…Camera…MUSIC
This is our latest album that highlights the versatility of the band with a programme of music to rival many professional outfits. Featuring several of our famous show medleys including Overtures from Mary Poppins, Jekyll & Hyde and Ivan’s ever popular arrangement of music from Les Miserables. We pay tribute to Cilla Black and feature a wide repertoire of music from film, stage and the big bands. For the first time on CD we are joined by our very own soprano Elizabeth Phillips, who regular audience members will know from our Festival of Remembrance shows. Enchanting arrangements of Everytime We Say Goodbye and Someone Like You are beautifully sung by Elizabeth. She also delivers a captivating performance of Nella Fantasia, the lyricised version of Ennio Morricone’s Gabriel’s Oboe. An album not to be missed from your collection.
Track Listing.
Lover Come Back
Someone Like You
Simply Cilla
Good Mornin’
A House Is Not A Home
American Fantasy
Star Wars Fantasia
Nella Fantasia
Spiderman
You and I
Mary Poppins Overture
I Will Follow Him
Every Time We Say Goodbye
