Customer Reviews
A great souvenir of a British jazz legend - By: Dr. George L. Sik, 16 Aug 2007 
Since George Melly died earler this year, I have tried to buy up some of the recordings that made him famous & brought back memories of the two occasions when I was lucky enough to see him perform live. Of all the available albums, this one may not have the most recognisable standards (though Frankie & Johnny are present & correct) but it perhaps sums 'Goodtime George' up best - the title really does say it all.
Even the more bluesy numbers feel quite swinging & up-tempo (check out Send Me to the 'Lectric Chair) & fun numbers like Mississippi Mud & Abdul Abulbul Amir - not one you could get away with singing these days, I should think! - transport you to a night at Ronnie Scott's just before Christmas, the booze flowing freely, cigarette smoking still permitted.
Good on you, George - you'll be sorely missed!
Melly at his best - By: Seethru, 05 Jul 2007 These are early mono recordings when George's voice was at its most powerful. The honest interpretation & the depth of soul & emotion & that come out from these songs tell me that he was one of the best jazz singers ever, on any side of the Atlantic.
Very early work - By: , 08 Apr 2005 
This cd is an album of VERY early work - 1950's to 1970's.
George Melly's voice & delivery is very little like the relaxed, lived-in style of later, possibly better known years.
Personally, I found it interesting but ultimately disappointing.
George Melly at his very best. - By: , 14 Oct 2001 This CD is the best compilation I have come across of George's early work. From the lively rendition of Black Bottom to the dryly humerous Grandmothers Old Arm Chair, this album is upbeat throughout, you can't help but sing & dance along.
