5055122191001

Crossroads Wedding Party

Original Television Cast & Noele Gordon

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Format: CD

Cat No: STAGE9100

Release Date:  26 January 2024

Label:  Stage Door

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5055122191001

Genres:  Soundtracks  70's  

  • Description

    New on the Stage Door Pop imprint is the debut CD release of the 'Crossroads Wedding Party' album. Originally issued by Pye Records in 1975, the album coincided with the 'Crossroads' wedding of Meg Richardson (Noele Gordon) to Hugh Mortimer (John Bentley), the long running soap opera's highest rated episode.

    The album opens with the classic Tony Hatch penned 'Crossroads Theme' (presented here in stereo), followed by highlights from the wedding service and blessing. Stephanie De Sykes, who played singer Holly Brown, features with the songs 'We'll Find Our Day' (written by Simon May and originally included in his 1973 musical 'Smike'), performed by Holly Brown at the wedding reception as a gift to the newlyweds. Stephanie also performs the original song 'It's Been a Long Long Day'.

    Members of the 'Crossroads' cast perform a handful of sing-a-long medleys including the wedding party favourites 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love', 'Side by Side' and 'Waiting at the Church'. The show's stars Noele Gordon and John Bentley each offer a solo with Noele singing 'The Heather on the Hill' from 'Brigadoon' (Noele starred in the Original 1949 London production) and John with 'The Girl That I Marry' from 'Annie Get Your Gun'.

    Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, the CD release includes as bonus tracks 'Benny's Theme (Only Time Will Tell)', the 1978 single by long serving 'Crossroads' cast member Paul Henry. Written by Simon May, 'Benny's Theme' is featured as a vocal and instrumental by The Mayson Glen Orchestra.

    The 'Crossroads Wedding Party' album is licensed courtesy of BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. and is a limited edition pressing of 500 units only.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Crossroads Theme
      • 2. Highlights from the Wedding and Service of Blessing/The Lord is My Shepherd/Trumpet Voluntary
      • 3. We'll Find Our Day
      • 4. It's Been a Long Long Day
      • 5. I Can't Give You Anything But Love / Have You Ever Been Lonely / There's a Blue Ring Round My Heart Virginia
      • 6. Side By Side/Love and Marriage
      • 7. The Girl That I Marry
      • 8. Waiting at the Church/For Me and My Girl
      • 9. The Heather on the Hill
      • 10. Among My Souvenirs/The Anniversary Waltz/Who's Taking You Home Tonight
      • 11. Benny's Theme (Bonus Track)
      • 12. Benny's Theme Instrumental (Bonus Track)

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