Having kicked off with the smooth stylings of Frank Sinatra, we explore the other mainstay of the UK album chart in the 1950s: the musical. The first of five Rodgers & Hammerstein film soundtracks to land at number one, Carousel is a surprisingly dark story following a cheap crook's attempts at redemption from beyond the grave.

Featuring such hits as You'll Never Walk Alone, June is Bustin' Out All Over and Soliloquy, Carousel is a big change of pace for the podcast and we'd love for you to join us. If you enjoy what we're doing, please subscribe. And why not leave a review or rate us five stars? It really will help other people find us.

Notes:

Allmusic review: https://www.allmusic.com/album/carousel-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0000309351

Welcome to the very first episode of our brand new podcast, The Songs We Were Singing!

Every week, your hosts Andrew Galvin and Joanne Southern review and digest every long player to top the Official UK Album Chart in order. So with episode 1, we start with the first record to hit the top in July 1956: Songs For Swingin' Lovers by Frank Sinatra!

Please join us at we give you an entertaining and irreverent look back at the history and influence of the album, as well as exploring such hits as You Make Me Feel So Young, Anthing Goes and, yes, even the astonishingly filthy (for 1956) Makin' Whoopee.

If you like what you hear, please support us by reviewing and rating us wherever you get your podcast- it really does help other people find us!

Notes:

Allmusic review: https://www.allmusic.com/album/songs-for-swingin-lovers%21-mw0000195713

NME review (via The Guardian): https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/10/frank-sinatra-songs-for-young-lovers-and-other-capitol-reissues

Original version of You Make Me Feel So Young: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q85apiL7oI