John Reed CD & Book Bundle

Description

Book

This delightful book traces the three stages of John Reed’s life – the pre-D’Oyly Carte Years; D’Oyly Carte Years and Post D’Oyly Carte . The story is as told to the author, the late Ian Smith and includes notes from John and his partner Nicki along with some fascinating interviews which were given over the last 30+ years. (Paperback)

CD

TRACK LISTING

1. The Judge’s Song
2. My name is John Wellington Wells
3. When I was lad
4. I am the very model of a Modern Major General
5. Am I alone and unobserved
6. The Law is the true embodiment
7. When I went to the bar
8. Nightmare Song
9. If you go in you’re sure to win
10. If you give me your attention
11. Whene’re I spoke sarcastic joke
12. As someday it may happen
13. Tit Willow
14. My boy, you can take it from me
15. I have a song to sing, O
16. I’ve jibe and joke
17. Oh! A Private Buffoon
18. In enterprise of martial kind
19. To help the unhappy commoners
20. Let all your doubts take wing
21. When you find you’re a broken down critter