Comments on: The Johnny Arthey Orchestra: “Instrumental Performances Of The Same Exciting Vocal Versions”

By: Hal Rosene

Hal Rosene — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:30:25 +0000

Since the late ’60’s I have been trying to track this album down, after having heard a few cuts on one of the pioneer fm-stereo stations in Portland, Ore. Now in October of ‘09, following an endless search through garage sales, flea markets and used lp stores, I’ve struck the mother lode! I couldn’t be more thrilled. Johnny Arthey should have had a succession of hit albums, given his talent for orchestration for strings, rhythm and guitars. It’s all rich, and enjoyable; time after time after time.

By: Derrick Bostrom

Derrick Bostrom — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:36:04 +0000

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By: Daggerin

Daggerin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:22:18 +0000

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By: Erik Lindgren

Erik Lindgren — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:38:28 +0000

Johnny Arthey was also involved with Greater Media and the IBMA (International Beautiful Music Association) during the 1980’s producing exclusive “custom” instrumental music with Nick Ingman, Geoff Eales, Tom Schizzano, and John Fox. Most of this work was produced by Bob Chandler of Greater Media and WGAY FM. For more information on other artists and Johnny’s custom music please join the Yahoo group BeautifulInstrumentalsandVocals. Erik

By: bill doran

bill doran — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:28:53 +0000

I have only just heard of Johnny’s passing , a really lovely guy.
I worked with him in the Phil Tate band at Hammersmith Palais and Ilford palais
for over two years.
He wrote arrangements for the Ivy Benson ladies band at the time and I had a mail order business sending printed orchestrations by mail and anything Johnny was unable to spend time on he would pass onto me.
I also used to see him flitting about the publisher’s in Denmark St from time to time-
a very busy and well deserved – a popular bloke indeed.
Bill Doran

By: Don Mackie

Don Mackie — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:48:58 +0000

Just found this having heard of Johhny’s death. Sad news. I had a crush on his daughter when I was a teenager. He was a really nice guy and really encouraged my interest in music, I’m still playing even if I didn’t make a career of it.

By: Natalie and Barry

Natalie and Barry — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:13:42 +0000

We are so very sorry and sad to hear of Johnny’s passing early this morning. He will be remembered with great affection and admiration for not only the wonderful musician that he was but also his kind and caring character and personality. With great sadness and wonderful memories. N & B. 27th October 2007

By: Derrick Bostrom

Derrick Bostrom — Tue, 22 May 2007 14:34:51 +0000

Glad my rip is holding up under such conditions. The vinyl itself was really quite noisy and required some rather severe surgery.

By: Alpha60

Alpha60 — Tue, 22 May 2007 09:58:49 +0000

We love Johnny Arthey’s instrumental performances of the same exciting vocal versions.
Listening to it on average 10 times a day. We play it when we have guests, we’ve taken it to club on an ipod and played it there to great approval. Thanks

By: Derrick Bostrom

Derrick Bostrom — Thu, 03 May 2007 16:30:21 +0000

Sorry for the thumbs down on the Xmas lp Greg, but here at Bostworld, the holiday season is all about bitterness!