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Ambrose signs US Croonerette Ambrose considering how he can make his band more attractive from the visual point of view... has taken on a new American croonerette whose value to the stage show is at once decorative and rhythmic. A platinum blonde with 100% 'IT' Miss Dall is the personification of rhythm and her slightly hard tone and perfect intonation are just right for the peppy interpretation of her numbers. She shakes a mean hip and provincials who see the show are going to get a definitely intriguing eyeful." Melody Maker 17 August 1935 Rhythm..."and Evelyn Dall figuring prominently in this department." The Stage 29 August 1935 At the Grand Theatre, Blackpool The "orchestra met with great reception on Monday and Evelyn Dall delighted as the vocalist." The Stage 17 October 1935 Penshot(Reporter) "Never for a moment is she still. Platinum blonde, big shining eyes, pearly teeth, pep and personality enough for any glamourous film star. Evelyn Dall "Ambrose is one of the finest men to work for you could possibly find." Musical Pictorial March 1936 Ambrose orchestra-Review Empire "The Ambrose orchestra conducted by Evelyn Dall furnishes an attractive return of popular music, in which vocal numbers are extensively featured. Evelyn Dall sings well and conducts admirably." 12 March 1936 Hippodrome Theatre, Portsmouth, the Ambrose orchestra conducted by Evelyn Dall "For some weeks now Ambrose's band under the leadership of the platinum and pyrotechnic Evelyn Dall has been touring in Variety." Melody Maker 6 April 1936 At Birmingham Hippodrome "Evelyn Dall sings with vitality and expression." The Stage 30 April 1936 Evelyn Dall "When I came to join Ambrose I was pretty scared. I had never sung with a dance band or sung through a radio mike. Bing Crosby, Connie (sic) Boswell and Lucienne Boyer, they're my idols." Rhythm March 1937 Reporter "After being up all night (Evelyn at 1pm) is as tired as most people are at 1am." Radio Pictorial July 1937 (On clothes for the Bank Holidays) Evelyn Dall "I wear navy blue slacks and white sun top, no evening dress. Instead of hats I wear those three cornered turban affairs (a three cornered scarf), it's so good for keeping your hair tidy." Rhythm August 1937 On appearing at the Derby Ball, Buckingham Palace Time Reporter "(Wearing) a slithery backless blue satin gown, she sent royal hosts and guests swinging with hot choruses of the latest US numbers." Evelyn Dall "This is an evening that I will remember all my life." (Father) Isadore 'Izzy' Fuss "Evelyn is a good kid. She swings and sways like nobody's business." Time June 1938 Ambrose Octet-Review (Croydon Empire) "The Ambrose Octet is delighting large audiences here this week…they include Evelyn Dall, a lively singer or popular melodies." 8 December 1938 Robinson Crusoe-Review (King's Theatre, Edinburgh) "Evelyn Dall is a dainty principal girl." 2 January 1941 At Nottingham Empire "Evelyn Dall attracts with her artistically-rendered songs." The Stage 12 February 1942 Green for Piccadilly-Review Royal Court, Liverpool "Evelyn Dall did well in a number called 'Samba' in which a well-drilled team of dancers provided a rhythmic background." 24 Dec 1942 (As star of Cole Porter's show 'Something for the Boys') Reporter "She's a tiny little thing. She objected to women who hang about crooning after they'd lost their sex appeal. Herself, as soon as she noticed the interest in a single pair of eyes flagging, she'd quit the stage and screen." Something for the Boys-Review "Of the cast, Evelyn Dall has that rare gift of effortless vitality." 30 Dec 1943 Something for the Boys-Review "Evelyn Dall's vivid personality is admirably suited to the part of Blossom." 27 Jan 1944 Evelyn Dall "At least the audience can't fall asleep. They say 'you're a band singer, you can't move without a mike. In fact, you probably can't move.' So I'm thinking, Gee I'll show them." Picture Post April 1944 Follow the Girls-Review Manchester Premiere "Evelyn Dall especially in the later phases of the play is glamorous sophistication personified, with a touch of piquancy added that is attractive. She is at her best in a song "I Wanna Get Married." 30 August 1945 Follow the Girls-Review "Evelyn Dall scores as Bubbles La Marr - she is pertly piquant and sings her numbers well and acts cleverly. One of her songs 'I Wanna Get Married' should be cut as not in the best taste and quite unnecessary in a show of this description." 1 November 1945 Reporter "On 'Follow the Girls' "In Arthur Askey and pep girl Evelyn Dall, musical comedy has a grand team who leave no stone unturned." Theatre World December 1945 Regarding Jack Hylton "He was not one of my favorite people." He was a smart operator, kind of a tough guy, not the kind of person I liked to hang around with." Evelyn Dall October 2004 About Vera Lynn "Of course I remember her. She must be an old bag like me." Evelyn Dall 25 January 2006 On offer here a stonkingly rare and gorgeous recording by Ambrose and his orchestra with vocal chorus by the equally gorgeous Evelyn Dall. Classic stuff from Ambrose and the fabulous Miss Dall! E-bay seller May 2008			Other Evelyn Dall pages: - Evelyn Dall (Home) Shows, Sheet Music And More Films "Follow the Girls" Glamour Girl Original Records On Tour
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