Sunday, March 10, 2024

'Music Maker' [1963] Richard Anthony: Dedicated To All Music Makers


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'Music Maker' sung by Richard Anthony. 
YouTube Video by: RockFur2
Richard Anthony passed away on 19.04.2015.

Romanticism At Its Most Eager

Richard Anthony:

Many music lovers are aware of Ray Anthony the 1950's famous band leader and trumpeter. Shakespearean lovers would be aware of Mark Antony, Caesar's loyal friend in the play who was also with Cleopatra. 

Not many though would remember Richard Anthony, the French singer who recorded a song that I love, even till today. 

This post is dedicated to all music makers... 

French singer The late Richard Anthony
sings 'Music Maker'

Music Maker

[1] Let them build a tower to the stars

I don't care what others do

I just wanna be your music maker

And sing my song to you

 

[2] Let them build a bridge of steel and stone

Mountain high and oceans long

I just wanna be your music maker

And link our hearts with a song

 

Long as, I have music and the words to sing

If you're, there to sing to

I have everything


[3] Let the others look for fame and fortune

This is all I want to do

I just wanna be a music maker

And sing my song to you

 

Long as, I have music and the words to sing

If you're, there to sing to

I have everything


[3] Let the others look for fame and fortune

This is all I want to do

I just wanna be a music maker

And sing my song to you

I just wanna be a music maker

And sing my song to you...


Composers: Sid Tepper n Roy C. Bennett 

Orchestra: Arranged/conducted by Ivor Remonde

Columbia Records 1963.

Band leader / trumpeter 1950's
Ray Anthony

Julius Caesar's friend. With Cleopatra too.
 Mark Antony.

Any more Anthonys that you might remember?
Hmmm! What about Marc Anthony, who used 
to be with Jennifer Lopez? A list indeed...

And the songs Richard Anthony sings?
He sings English songs in French too.
Do you know any of them? Here's one below:

Richard Anthony: 'Peggye Sue' in French.
YouTube Video by: sadonani59

12 comments:

  1. RICHARD RAJOO [GUITARIST]10.3.24

    long as I have music,
    tender words to say...
    that is LIFE for me.

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  2. FRED CHING [POP CONCERT GOER]10.3.24

    This song by Richard Anthony from this treasured album ‘Music Makers’ is like wine. The older it gets, the better it sounds. Another song comes to mind when I still listen to album, bought 30 years ago, Brother Andy.

    Still remember my second elder brother and myself used to stand on my Dad’s feet when we were kids and he would dance us around to this song when we live in Hindhede Drive in the sixties. Dad and my brother George are both gone now.. but I still have my memories.

    ❤️🌹❤️..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58R8-olKYXo

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  3. Andy Young
    Fred Ching hi, must always thank you for your support with my blog postings as your comments complement them very well indeed.

    I'm so sorry to hear that your dad and brother have both passed away. If the song has touched your heart... 👍❤. It's readers and friends like you that keep me going... In so many ways you're a music maker too.

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  4. DAISY KOH10.3.24

    Koh Daisy
    Dont know the singer but remember the song. Love it .Used to hear it on Reddifusion years and years ago, 🤣

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  5. Andy Young
    Koh Daisy hi, it was a 1963 song. Not sure how high it reached the Top 10 but love it so much and spins in my head even today. Daisy, thank you.

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  6. I must thank Richard Rajoo for starting a conversation here.
    A fine guitarist, he lets his fingers do the talking most times.

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  7. JANISE ZHANG [LONDON, UK]11.3.24

    Omg I love this!

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  8. Anonymous11.3.24

    An old song I remember well in my youth. Used to sing it along with Richard Anthony when it came on the radio. What memories.

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  9. CHIT CHAT12.3.24

    Koh Daisy
    Andy there was another song that I recall. Starts like this: “Put another nickel in …. Music music music. “It was the introduction to one of the Rediffusion radio programs.

    Andy Young
    Koh Daisy yes! A pop hit indeed.
    Love it.
    Thanks...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXYwP6PNYRA

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  10. ETIENNE [AUSTRIA]13.3.24

    Hello Andy,

    My name is Etienne from Austria, Europe. I just stumbled upon your blog by accident from a post from January 22, 2009: "Asian Record Labels You Might Not Notice"

    This might be the wrong post for it but since it`s the latest, I wanted to comment on here.
    I am quite new to the Singaporean sound of the 60s and you helped me find some interesting new artists and labels (especially your bands Swallows and Silver Strings). Unfortunately there was not too much I could find online but what I heard was amazing.

    If you're open to it, I would love to connect with you further on this topic. Your knowledge and expertise would undoubtedly be invaluable to someone like myself, eager to delve deeper into the world of Singaporean music from that era.

    Wishing you all the best, and please continue the excellent work on your blog!

    Best regards,
    Etienne

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  11. Hi Etienne,

    Thank you for the interesting note.

    [1] I'm fine with answering your query but I am no expert.

    [2] I received a few scam letters so if you could tell me more about yourself, and in details too; and why you like to 'delve deeper' into the topic, I'd be glad to help.

    I shall write to you using your email address and will not publish your personal letter after your reply.

    Thank you.

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  12. CHIT CHAT15.3.24

    Koh Daisy
    Thanks Andy for the connections. Enjoyed the songs esp “Till I Waltz Again With You” by T Brewer and her other songs . Love the videos from the Ed Sullivan Show especially the Elvis segments. These will keep me entertained for sometime. Thanks a bunch!

    Andy Young
    Koh Daisy you are welcome. Thanks for your comments. They help a lot to keep these FB chats alive.



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