Ken Mac
Journey to a Star, 1942
When Ken Mac made this recording, his singer was Poona-born Beryl Templeman. She spent her early life in England, before returning to India during the Second World War for what she imagined would be a short vacation. She stayed for seven years, touring India, Batavia, Hong Kong and Singapore. Back in England, she sang with Roy Fox’s band after the war. The male vocalist is Bob Parke.
HMV NE698 Ken Mac and his Band, with Beryl Templeman (vocals).
Moonlight Becomes You
Recorded in Calcutta, 1942
COL FB 40175 Taj Mahal Hotel Dance Orchestra, headed by Joe Theodore, vocalist unknown.
Chin Up, Cheerio, Carry On
Recorded in Calcutta, May 1942
COL FB 40175 Taj Mahal Hotel Dance Orchestra, headed by Joe Theodore, vocalist unknown
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Recorded in Calcutta, May 1942
Rhythm 786 Theodore’s New Music with Pepita, vocals
Down Argentine Way
Recorded in Bombay, 1941
Rhythm 786Theodore’s New Music with Pepita, vocals
Our Love Affair
Recorded in Bombay, 1941
Electro-Voice EV 791Hugh Bert Orchestra, with vocals by Maurice Concessio
Sentimental Journey
Recorded in Bombay, 1945
Electro-Voice EV 791 Hugh Bert Orchestra, with vocals by Maurice Concessio
Please Don’t Say No
Recorded in Bombay, 1945
