Geraldo & His Orchestra Jack Harris & His Orchestra - Penny Serenade Meet Me Down In Sunset Valley

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Review by Trish Spadt

Alright, let’s dive into this old gem of an album, Penny Serenade / Meet Me Down In Sunset Valley by Geraldo & His Orchestra and Jack Harris & His Orchestra. Released way back in 1939 in Australia under the label His Master's Voice, it’s one of those records that feels like a time capsule. The genre? Pop—but not the kind you’re probably thinking of today. This is classic pop with a swingy vibe, full of charm and a touch of nostalgia. First off, gotta give credit where it’s due—Al Bowlly on vocals for side A and Sam Browne handling side B. Both bring their own flavor to the tracks, but I’ve gotta say, Al Bowlly steals the show on “Penny Serenade.” Man, his voice just oozes warmth. It’s smooth, kinda dreamy, and makes you wanna sit back with a cuppa tea while reminiscing about stuff you don’t even remember happening. There’s something about how he delivers the lyrics—it’s simple, sure, but it sticks with ya. Like when you hear someone humming it days later without realizing why. That track has got this timeless quality, y’know? You can almost picture people slow-dancing to it at some dimly lit hall back in the day. Then there’s “Meet Me Down In Sunset Valley,” which leans more upbeat thanks to Sam Browne’s energy. He’s got this playful tone that makes the song feel like an invitation to adventure. Honestly, every time I listen to it, I catch myself grinning because it’s so darn cheerful. The orchestration here is ace too—the horns and strings really pop, giving it a lively, almost cinematic feel. If “Penny Serenade” is for winding down, this one’s for grabbing your partner and spinning ‘em around the room. It’s impossible not to tap your foot along with it. What strikes me most about this album is how unpretentious it feels. These weren’t trying to reinvent music or anything—they just wanted to make tunes that made folks smile. And hey, isn’t that what good music’s all about? Makes me wonder if they knew back then that people nearly a century later would still be listening to these songs and finding joy in them. Anyway, random thought: imagine Al Bowlly and Sam Browne hanging out together after recording. Do you reckon they’d argue over whose track was better, or would they just laugh about how silly the whole thing sounds now? Either way, props to both for leaving us with such delightful earworms. Cheers to that!

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Penny Serenade
Meet Me Down In Sunset Valley

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Catalog Numbers

E.A.2225

Labels

His Master's Voice

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Credits

RoleCredit
VocalsAl Bowlly (tracks: A), Sam Browne (tracks: B)

Notes

  • A: Fox Trot
  • B: Slow Fox Trot

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A): OEA 7073-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B): OEA 6376-1

About Geraldo & His Orchestra Jack Harris & His Orchestra

Name Vars

  • Ceraldo & The Savoy Hotel Orchestra
  • Gerald With His Orchestra
  • Geraldo
  • Geraldo & His Concert Orchestra
  • Geraldo & His New Concert Orchestra
  • Geraldo & His O.
  • Geraldo & His Orch.
  • Geraldo & His Orchestra
  • Geraldo & His Orchestra With Chorus
  • Geraldo & His Rhumba Orchestra
  • Geraldo & Orchestra
  • Geraldo & The Savoy Hotel Orch.
  • Geraldo & The Savoy Hotel Orchestra
  • Geraldo & his Orchestra
  • Geraldo &His Orchestra
  • Geraldo And His Accordeon Band
  • Geraldo And His Concert Orchestra
  • Geraldo And His Dance Orchestra
  • Geraldo And His New Concert Orchestra
  • Geraldo And His Rumba Orchestra
  • Geraldo And His Savoy Hotel Orchestra
  • Geraldo And His Society Orchestra
  • Geraldo And His Sweet Music
  • Geraldo And His Swing Orchestra
  • Geraldo And The Savoy Hotel Orchestra
  • Geraldo E La Sua Orchestra
  • Geraldo Et Son Orchestre
  • Geraldo Og Hans Nye Konsertork.
  • Geraldo Orchestra
  • Geraldo Tanz-Orchester
  • Geraldo Y Su Orquesta
  • Geraldo's Orchestra
  • Geraldo's Swing Orchestra
  • Geraldos orkester
  • Gerolado & His Orchestra
  • Jeraldo And His Orchestra
  • Orquesta Geraldo
  • The Geraldo Orchestra
  • The Geraldo Orchestra & Singers
  • The Geraldo Singers & Orchestra
  • The Geraldo Singers & Orquesta
  • The Geraldo Singers And Orchestra
  • Орк. Джеральд
  • Орк. Под Упр. Джеральдо
  • Орк. п/у Джеральдо
  • Оркестр
  • Оркестр П|У Джеральдо
  • Оркестр Под Управ. Джеральдо
  • Оркестр Под Управлением Джеральдо
  • Оркестр п|у Джеральдо
  • Оркестр под управлением Джеральдо
  • Танго Оркестр п/у Джеральдо
  • Танго Оркестр п/у Джеральдо Брайта

Members

  • Sid Bright
  • Ted Heath
  • Harry Hayes
  • Eric Delaney
  • Cyril Reuben
  • Stan Roderick
  • Wally Stott
  • Harry Roche
  • Leslie Hutchinson
  • Dave Goldberg
  • Keith Bird
  • Geraldo
  • Arthur Watts
  • Jock Bain
  • George Evans
  • Geoffrey Gilbert
  • Laddie Busby
  • Ralph Dollimore
  • Dougie Robinson
  • Ivor Mairants
  • Maurice Burman
  • Derek Abbott
  • Eric Tann
  • Nat Temple
  • Joe Ferrie
  • Phil Goody
  • Jack Collier
  • Alfie Noakes
  • Billy Higgs
  • Nadia Dore

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Penny Serenade Meet Me Down In Sunset Valley* by Geraldo & His Orchestra and Jack Harris & His Orchestra is a piece of music history. Released in 1939 in Australia, it features two iconic vocalists—Al Bowlly and Sam Browne—who each took on different tracks. Al Bowlly, known for his smooth voice, sang on side A, while Sam Browne handled side B. It’s wild to think this record was made over 80 years ago and still carries such charm. Plus, it came out on the famous label His Master's Voice, which adds to its vintage vibe.