Fed up of the same old same old music? Tired of radio stations that play endless pop music day in, day out? So are we! The Campaign For Real Music's focus is raising the profile of forgotten gems and underrated classics that aren't being played any more.
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MIKE REDWAY
Category: Real Vocal
One of our truly great vocalists who has appeared extensively on radio and TV - Mike's voice is up there with the very best. Coupled with arranger Neil Richardson, music doesn't get any better.
DON BLACKMAN
Category: Soul Sounds
Don is simply a genius. Singer, songwriter, musician, we cannot understand why more of the world has not embraced Don's fantastic music. His 1982 self entitled album is a modern classic.
ROBERT FARNON
Category: Light & Easy
Regarded as the greatest composer of light music of all time, Robert Farnon has produced wonderful music for decades. As arranger he's worked with all the greats, including Sinatra and Bennett.
JACK JONES
Category: Vocal Gems
Jack Jones has been releasing great albums for decades, and is one of the smoothest, easiest singers of all time. Many of his sensational LPs are all now available on CD. A fantastic singer.
HENRY MANCINI
Category: Light & Easy
Henry Mancini may be renowned for famous film themes, but delve deeper into his repetoire and you will uncover some of the most carefully crafted masterpieces of all time. A true legend.
GLENN JONES
Category: Soul Sounds
Glenn Jones has, without question, one of the most incredible voices in the world - few could come near to his amazing range. Over the years, he has released some of the most soulful tracks ever made.
DANCE BANDS
Category: Jazzy Tunes
The dance band era that preceded the big bands still has much to offer, as the music of the great bands and the prolific singers has aged like a fine wine. Yet we hear so little on today's radio. Why does it have to be this way, we wonder?
RONNIE HILTON
Category: Real Vocal
Ronnie's was quite simply a very special talent. Typically, his less commercially successful songs are the ones that best demonstrate what a truly great singer Ronnie was.
JOHNNY DOUGLAS
Category: Light & Easy
A prolific conductor/arranger who produced fine music for over half a century, and worked with a string of British and American stars. Has left a great legacy of light music for the world to enjoy.
DONALD FAGEN / STEELY DAN
Category: Other Talent
Without doubt, Donald Fagen - half of Steely Dan - is a legend. But what he has achieved stands alongside the other great musicians of our time. His "Nightfly" album is an all time classic which deserves a place in any collection.
SHAUN ESCOFFERY
Category: Soul Sounds
Sean proves that there are still amazing, young soul singers out there. But sadly also demonstrates that they do not get the recognition that they deserve. A fantastic voice, carrying on where Donny Hathaway left off. Fantastic.
JUMP JIVE
Category: Jazzy Tunes
If jump jive was at the heart of more clubs and parties we're sure the world would be a happier place! Another genre that is unfairly regarded as "specialist music", but it's no more so than Sixties soul and surely deserves a wider audience?
DAVID JACOBS CBE DL
Broadcaster
One of the finest broadcasters of all time, who continues the good music cause with one of the most enjoyable shows on air. He's had an amazing career which has spanned decades.
ROBBIE VINCENT
Broadcaster
There is no one quite like Robbie, which explains why we still get dozens of people contacting us to join our "Bring Back Robbie" campaign. One of the finest DJ's this country has ever heard.
DAVID ADES
Secretary of the Robert Farnon Society
David Ades, along with his colleagues and the Robert Farnon Society, deserves so much praise for his contribution to light music. He has worked so hard to help keep this magical genre alive.
GREG EDWARDS
Broadcaster
Greg has been pioneering soul music since the early 70's, a rare breed of broadcaster who both entertains and educates. There's no-one quite like Greg and many soul artists wouldn't be where they are today without him. A true legend.
FRANK WAPPATT
Broadcaster and producer
Frank has an encyclopedic knowledge of music, and continues to promote the good music cause with his weekly radio show - a real education in good music. Has a lifetime of great stories to share, too.
MIKE DUTTON
Broadcaster and journalist
Mike Dutton should be commended for uncovering and remastering so many great recordings. His efforts have resulted in the release of many Farnon and other light music CDs on his Vocalion label. Light music owes much to Mike.
RAY MOORE
Broadcaster and pianist
Mornings have never been the same since Ray Moore passed away. His early show on Radio 2 had a huge following, Ray being one of the funniest, yet most professional, broadcasters to have ever graced the airwaves. A true legend.
LEO SAYER
Category: Supporters
"It's good to know someone is campaigning for real music - I'm fully in support of anything that promotes proper musicians"
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