Victor Silvester And His Ballroom Orchestra - Youve Got That Thing Close Your Eyes

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Review by Lilo Clacher

Alright, let’s talk about You’ve Got That Thing / Close Your Eyes by Victor Silvester And His Ballroom Orchestra. This little slice of UK jazz-pop goodness comes straight outta Columbia records, and it's got that old-school charm you don’t hear much these days. It’s like stepping into a smoky ballroom in the '50s—minus the smoke, hopefully. First up, “Close Your Eyes.” Man, this track is smooth. Like butter-on-hot-toast smooth. The melody just glides along, and you can practically picture yourself twirling around in some fancy dance hall. What sticks with me is how effortless it feels. There’s no overthinking here; it’s just pure vibe. I mean, you do kinda wanna close your eyes while listening to it because everything else fades away. You’re left floating on this cloud of horns and strings. Honestly, if I ever figure out time travel, I’m heading back to when people actually danced properly to stuff like this instead of flailing like inflatable tube men at a car dealership. Then there’s “You’ve Got That Thing.” Oh boy, does this one have swagger. It’s playful but not trying too hard, y’know? The rhythm grabs you right away, and suddenly you’re tapping your foot or drumming on whatever surface is closest (sorry, desk). It’s impossible not to smile—it’s got that cheeky energy that makes you wanna grab someone for a spin across the floor. Even though it’s super polished, it doesn’t feel stiff. Instead, it’s warm, inviting, almost like Victor himself is leaning over saying, “C’mon, mate, let loose!” What gets me about both tracks is how timeless they feel. Sure, they’re from another era, but they still hit different today. Maybe it’s because we’re all so used to hyper-produced beats and autotuned vocals that hearing something this… well, human feels refreshing. Or maybe I’m just a sucker for brass sections. Anyway, here’s the random thought that popped into my head while writing this: wouldn’t it be wild if Victor Silvester showed up at a modern club night? Imagine him rolling in with his orchestra, setting up next to a DJ booth blasting EDM. People would lose their minds—or maybe politely ask him to turn it down so they could keep scrolling Instagram. Either way, props to ol’ Vic for making music that still makes sense decades later. Now excuse me while I go practice my foxtrot.

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Artist: Victor Silvester And His Ballroom Orchestra
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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
You've Got That Thing
Close Your Eyes

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Catalog Numbers

F.B. 3342

Labels

Columbia

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Formats

  • Shellac
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM
  • Mono

Companies

RoleCompany
Record CompanyColumbia Graphophone Company Ltd.
Published ByChappell & Co. Ltd.

Notes

  • A Quickstep
  • B Slow Foxtrot
  • The publisher Sam Fox is given as Editions Sam Fox, Paris.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Label, side A): CA 20460
  • Matrix / Runout (Label, side B): CA 20424
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A, stamped): CA 20460-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B, stamped): CA 20424-1
  • Rights Society: BIEM

About Victor Silvester And His Ballroom Orchestra

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Aliases

  • Popular Swing Orchestra
  • Tommy Greys Dance Orchestra

Members

  • Victor Silvester
  • E. O. Pogson
  • Charlie Spinelly

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra released an album in the UK under Columbia Records. It features two tracks, "Close Your Eyes" and "You've Got That Thing." What makes it stand out? It blends jazz and pop effortlessly, capturing the charm of ballroom music from that era. Not many artists could pull off such a smooth mix back then.