the1920sand30s's video: Denny Dennis Roy Fox his Orchestra - Your Heart And Mine 1936

Performed by: Denny Dennis & Roy Fox & his Orchestra Full Song Title: Your Heart And Mine Recorded in: 1936 Denny Dennis was born in the City of Derby in England on November 1, 1913. His real name was Ronald Dennis Pountain, which in later years Denny changed to that of his stage name, Denny Dennis. Denny's background was humble and modest, and one which always helped Denny to keep his feet firmly on the ground even at the height of his fame. After leaving school, Denny had a variety of jobs in Derby. A clerk in a solicitor's office, a projectionist and sound man at a local cinema (This was the pre 'talkies era and sound had to be married up to the film) and a spell as an apprentice electrician at the old LMS Railway Works. Denny had an older brother, Eric, who under the stage name Barry Gray was also to find a successful career as a vocalist with the popular bands of the 1930's. The two brothers were very musical, and both aspired to enter the world of music and entertainment when they were young men. Eric was the first to succeed, and he became a musician playing for various tea dances in Derby. Denny followed soon after, and with help from Eric, Denny began playing drums in a semi professional outfit called the 'New Mayfair Dance Band'. On one occasion Denny was asked to sing a number. The result was very promising. The 'New Mayfair Dance Band' then entered a Melody Maker dance band contest, where the editor of the Melody Maker, Percy Matheson Brooks, liked Denny's rendition of the song, 'Come To Me Wherever You Are' and arranged for Denny to be auditioned by the successful band leader, Roy Fox. Roy Fox (b. October 25, 1901, Denver, Colorado, United States d. March 20, 1982, London, England, UK) was an American-born British dance bandleader whose period of greatest popularity came during his years performing in England during the British dance band era of the 1920s and 1930s. In 1920 he put together his own band, with whom he recorded in 1925. That same year he also scored a gig on radio broadcasting with Art Hickman's orchestra; this ensemble toured the U.S., then did an extended residency in Florida. After some time in New York City, Fox and Arnheim reconvened in Hollywood, working at the Ambassador Hotel, and Fox continued to broadcast with his own bands. During this time he also did a number of film soundtracks. In 1930 Fox was invited to perform in London, which he first did on September 29, 1930. He recorded on the BBC that year, and when his band returned to the U.S. the following spring, Fox remained behind, recording with a new group for Decca Records and accepting an engagement at the Monseigneur restaurant in Piccadilly. In Spring 1932 when he fell ill with pleurisy and travelled to Switzerland for a stay at a sanatorium. During his convalescence the band was led by its pianist, Lew Stone. Upon Fox's return he resumed control of the band but when the Monseigneur contract came up for renewal in the autumn of 1932 was unable to agree terms. The restaurant's owner then offered the residency to Stone and all the band with the exception of trumpeter Sid Buckman decided to remain with Stone. Fox took out an injunction on the grounds of breach of contract against his singer Al Bowlly which prevented Bowlly performing with Stone's band on the first night, but Fox lost his action. Fox formed a new band with Buckman as trumpeter and vocalist, secured a residency at the Cafe Anglais in Leicester Square and performed in Belgium as well as the UK. Art Christmas played a variety of instruments in this band. He made the films On the Air and Big Ben Calling in 1933-34, recorded for HMV in 1936, and toured Europe until 1938, when he fell ill again. Fox moved to Australia, where he led the Jay Whidden Orchestra and visited the U.S. for a few tours with small groups. He led a band in England in 1946-47, with appearances at the Isle of Man and London's Potomac Club. He went into semi-retirement after 1952, when he opened his own booking agency. He died in London in 1982, aged 80. I hope you enjoy this as much as I have. Best wishes, Stu ______________________ Please Note: I do not claim copyright or ownership of the song played in this video. All copyrighted content remains property of their respective owners.