At The Drop Of A Hat by Flanders & Swann - Uhune

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A perfect evening of British cocktail piano wit, this live performance at the Fortune Theatre in London should delight any fan of such classic BBC radio shows as My Word and My Music. It shares with them same droll narrative, dry wit, and sparkling piano. "A Gnu" and "Hippopotamus" both became justly famous among adults and children alike, particularly for the former's punning malapropisms: "I'm a G-nu /How do you do/You really ought to K-now W-ho's W-ho." "Design for Living" gives a wry look at two bachelors attempting to redecorate a house, and the leering "Madeira, M'Dear?" is a cheeky account of that oldest of seduction ploys. Charming and witty, this album deserves to be far better known. ~ Paul Collins

1. A Transport of Delight

by Flanders & Swann

Featured Artist: Flanders
Swann; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

2. Song of Reproduction

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

3. The Gnu Song

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

4. Design for Living

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

5. Je Suis Le Tenebreux

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Gérard De Nerval; Composer

6. Songs for Our Time (Philological Waltz / Satellite Moon / A Happy Song)

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

7. A Song of the Weather

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

8. The Reluctant Cannibal

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

9. Greensleeves

by Flanders & Swann

Arranger: Michael Flanders; Composer
Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional
Michael Flanders; Composer

10. Misalliance

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

11. Kokoraki

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Petri
Corinthios; Composer

12. Madeira M'Dear?

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

13. Too Many Cookers

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

14. Vanessa

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

15. Tried by the Centre Court

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Flanders; Composer

16. The Youth of the Heart

by Flanders & Swann

Arranger: Sydney Carter; Composer
Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann; Composer

17. The Hippopotamus Song

by Flanders & Swann

Primary Artist: Flanders & Swann; Main Performer
Composer: Donald Swann
Michael Flanders; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

17 tracks available

Type

LIVE

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 13 minutes and 24 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1404x1404 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/17 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

6/17 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Comedy, Other, Spoken Word

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1959

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

77779746552