Title
J'attendrai - Slow Foxtrot/The Wedding Samba
Year/Period
1940s
Region
England
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: 25.0 x 25.0 x 0.2 cm
Accession No.
2014-01088
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Harry Ho Tiang Kee & Lily Wee Peng Neo in memory of Mr Wee Whatt Beng
The songs in this record, “J’attendrai - Slow Foxtrot” and “The Wedding Samba” were by Joe Loss and his orchestra.. Loss was one of the most popular band leaders of the big band era in the UK in the 1940s. Known for featuring a wide variety of famous guest singers on his records. These songs were recorded by His Majesty’s Voice (HMV). Music from England and America were gaining popularity amongst Peranakans in Singapore and the Straits during the early 20th century. Musical bands and troupes were formed during this period and they would perform at celebratory occasions organized by Peranakans such as birthdays and weddings.
