Eve Becke


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Popular English female vocalist during the 1920s-40s (Dec. 15, 1906 - Feb. 2001).

She started her career in the late 1920s as a chorus girl before joining Jack Hulbert's organization. After three-and-a-half years as a cabaret artist, she joined Jack Hylton's group and sang on some of his records.

Her singing debut was in 1932 with Roy Fox's band (Roy Fox & His Orchestra) on Was That The Human Thing To Do. She also recorded with Charlie Kunz and the Casani Club Orchestra, Ray Noble, Jay Wilbur and Teddy Joyce. She starred in the film Radio Parade of 1935 and made other films during this period.

Starting in 1936, she broadcasted with Geraldo (7) (Geraldo And His Orchestra and Louis Levy (Louis Levy And His Orchestra).

APPEARANCES +


Charlie Kunz & The Casani Club Orchestra*
Melody From The Sky (Volume 3 - The Rex & Sterno Recordings)
2014, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion
Jay Wilbur & His Band*
Easy Come, Easy Go (Volume 5)
2014, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion
Cole Porter
Anything Goes
2005, 4xCD, Comp + Box, Comp, Ginkgo Music Production, ,
Easy Listening
Louis Levy & His Gaumont British Symphony*
Music From The Movies: The Thirties
2002, CD, Comp, Mono, RM, Living Era
Charlie Kunz & The Casani Club Orchestra*
The Musical World Of Charlie Kunz & The Casani Club Orchestra
2002, CD, Comp, MasterSong
Various
Pennies from Heaven
2002, 2xCD, Comp, Empress (2),
Various
British Dance Bands (Change Partners) Disc #1
2002, CD, Comp, Rajon Music Group
Geraldo & His Orchestra*
Summer's End (Volume 2 - Featuring The HMV Al Bowlly Recordings)
2002, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion
Geraldo And His Orchestra
Moonlight Mood
2001, CD, Comp, Pegasus, ,
Swing/Big Band
Teddy Joyce & His Orchestra*
The Lights Are Low, The Music Is Sweet
2001, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion, ,
Big Band
Charlie Kunz And The Casani Club Orchestra
Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie
2001, CD, Comp, Pegasus
The Ray Noble Orchestra* Featuring Al Bowlly
The HMV Sessions 1930-34 (Volume Seven)
2000, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion
Geraldo
Geraldoland
2000, CD, Comp, RM, Vocalion
Vivian Ellis
Spread A Little Happiness
1996, CD, Comp, Mono, Flapper
Charlie Kunz And The Vocalists Featuring Vera Lynn
Charlie Kunz And The Vocalists
1996, CD, Comp, Mono, Flapper
Various
Pennies From Heaven
1993, 3x CD, ,
Music Hall/Big Band
Various
The World Of Cole Porter – Night And Day
1992, CD, Comp, Trace (2),
Charlie Kunz
Clap Hands Here Comes Charlie
1991, CD, Album, Comp, Mono, Flapper, ,
Easy Listening
Various, Cole Porter
A Trip To The Moon On Gossamer Wings
1991,
Charlie Kunz And The Casani Club Orchestra
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody
1988
Geraldo And His Orchestra
The Golden Age Of Geraldo
1986, LP, Comp, Mono, EMI, ,
Easy Listening/Swing
Various
Hits Of The Thirties Vol 3
1984, 2xLP, Comp, Gat, Decca, Decca
Various
Pennies From Heaven (As Featured In The Dennis Potter BBC TV Series)
1983
Charlie Kunz
Charlie Kunz, His Piano And The Casani Club Orchestra
1982, LP, Comp, Mono, Decca
Geraldo And His Orchestra
Heart And Soul
1982, LP, Comp, Mono, Saville Records
Ray Noble And His Orchestra
Notable Noble (1929 1934)
1982
Various
More Pennies From Heaven
1978
Louis Levy And His Gaumont British Symphony
Music From The Movies
1977
Geraldo And His Orchestra
50 Hits Of The Naughty 40's
1977, ,
Big Band/Easy Listening
Ray Noble And His Orchestra
Ray Noble Plays Ray Noble
1975
Geraldo And His Orchestra
Geraldo And His Orchestra
1974, ,
Big Band
Jack Hylton
The Band That Jack Built (Jack Hylton 1935-1939)
1973, ,
Big Band/Swing
Louis Levy And His Orchestra
"Sailing Along" Selection
1938, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice
Louis Levy And His Orchestra
"Hollywood Hotel"—Selection
1938, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice
Louis Levy And His Orchestra
Joy Of Living—Selection
1938, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice
Louis Levy And His Orchestra
"Carefree"—Selection
1938, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice
Oscar Rabin & His Romany Band*
Moon Of Manakoora / You'll Always Be My Sweetheart
1938, Shellac, 10", Rex
Louis Levy And His Orchestra
"Radio City Revels"—Selection
1938
Louis Levy And His Gaumont-British Symphony*
"Double Or Nothing"—Selection
1937, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice
Louis Levy And His Gaumont-British Symphony*
"Firefly"—Selection
1937
Plaza Dance Band
That's Father / Don't Blame Me
1933, Shellac, 8", Plaza (2)
Ray Noble And His Orchestra
Happy And Contented / Love Locked Out
1933, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice, ,
Big Band/Vocal
Roy Fox And His Band*
Was That The Human Thing To Do ? / She Didn't Say "Yes"
1932, Shellac, 10", Decca, ,
Big Band/Vocal
Jack & Jill*
Faithfully Yours / I Love You More And More
1931, Shellac, 10", Zonophone
Louis Levy And The Gaumont British Symphony*
Follie Di Broadway 1938
Shellac, 10", Columbia
Jack Hylton & His Orchestra*
The Golden Age Of Jack Hylton 1935-1939
LP, Comp, EMI,
Jack Hylton
Der Goldene Trichter
LP, Comp, Mono, EMI
Jack Hylton And His Orchestra
The Talk Of The Town
LP, Comp, Mono, Saville Records
Louis Levy And His Orchestra
Everybody Sing—Film Selection
Shellac, 10", Columbia
Louis Levy And His Orchestra
Says My Heart / Strike Up The Band
Shellac, 10", Columbia
Jack Hylton Und Seine Band*
The Golden Age Of British Dance Bands
2xLP, Comp, EMI Electrola, EMI Electrola, ,
Big Band
Geraldo And His Orchestra
Deep Purple
Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice
Louis Levy & His Orchestra*
Alexander's Ragtime Band - Fox Film Selection
Shellac, 10", Columbia
Various
The Great British Dance Bands - A Nostalgic Collection
1999, 2xCD, Comp, Gallerie, ,
Big Band/Swing/Vocal
Various
The Great British Dance Bands & Their Vocalists
1999, ,
Big Band/Vocal
Various
The Golden Age Of Female Voice
1988, LP, Comp, Mono, EMI, ,
Vocal
Various
The Best Of British Dance Bands
2xCD, Comp, Memory Lane Media Ltd, ,
Big Band/Easy Listening
Various
A Year To Remember 1934
CD, Comp, This England,
Various
A Year To Remember 1935
CD, Comp, This England,