Catalogue

American Songbook

American Songbook Between the 1920s and late 50s America was enjoying the golden age of musical theatre. In this period some of the greatest musicians of all time were singing and dancing their way through Broadway and Hollywood musicals, entertaining huge audiences and passionate fans with their talent. Past Perfect celebrates this hugely influential era with a dazzling collection of American Songbook music CDs featuring all of the big name performers, such as Bunny Berigan and Woody Herman, as well as many equally talented lesser known artistes. 1930s American Music With talented orchestras led by fine instrumentalists and popular artists such as Louis Armstrong ...

Big Bands

Big Bands Existing in New Orleans since the early 1920s, swing music is hugely popular with worldwide interest. The instantly recognisable and infectious sound of the swing rhythm sparked a craze for big band music that lives on. Also known as swing jazz, there are many legendary band leaders who pioneered the astronomical rise of this distinctive jazz music. Benny ‘King of Swing’ Goodman was one of the first of a new generation to bring this popular music of the 1930s to the fore. Popular 1930s Swing Music With the outbreak of the Second World War, the demand for American Big Bands ...

Chill Out Music

Chill Out Music Listening to music is one of the best ways to relax, evoking memories and emotions and soothing the stresses of the day. The mellow sounds from bands and performers of the 1920s, 30s and 40s are no exception. Featuring calming ballads, as well as higher tempo rhythm and swing music, this collection of vintage chill out music from Past Perfect features a host of great artists, including Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee and Benny Goodman. Mellow Music Compilations Whether you want to reminisce to tunes of nostalgic love songs or kick back to the sophisticated sounds of the ...

Christmas

Christmas Songs The festive period is usually met with the typical assortment of tacky Christmas compilation CDs featuring tracks that you luckily only have to listen to for just a few weeks of the year! But why not make it a Christmas to remember with a lasting collection of nostalgic festive music from Past Perfect. Featuring a glittering cast of truly legendary entertainers such as Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and The Beverley Sisters, our classic Christmas music CDs are full of classic seasonal songs from the 1930s, 40 and 50s. Whether it's the enduring popularity of hits such as Perry Como's 'Winter ...

Dance Bands

Dance Bands Put your gladrags on and get dancing to the infectious rhythm of vintage dance band music. This hugely popular style of high tempo music reached dizzying heights between the 1920s and 50s - providing the perfect tonic for post war depression and a young generation eager to show off exciting new moves on the dance floor. Film superstars like Ginger Rogers and the inimitable Fred Astaire helped to make the classic dance bands popular with music lovers young and old. These much loved 78rpm recordings had a profound effect on all who listened and still do today! Past Perfect offers a ...

Films and Show Music

Films & Show Music If you are a fan of the glitz and glamour of Broadway shows and the golden age of film music then you will love the collection of classic show music CDs available from Past Perfect. Completely remastered for the clearest recordings of nostalgic music from decades gone by; this fine selection features work from the Hollywood musicals and true legends such as Noel Coward and the one and only Fred Astaire. The days of the lavish Hollywood musical may be long gone, but by faithfully restoring some of the most beautiful singing voices from the silver screen, this ...

Flappers and Prohibition

1920s Flappers & Prohibition Following the end of the First World War and despite economic difficulties, Europe was experiencing new and exciting exports - largely from America - that were to have a big impact on cultures, tradition and not least the 1930s music scene. After decades of prohibition, a new generation was beginning to shun the so-called norms. This sparked a flow of lively music, frenetic new dance styles and the birth of the 'flapper'. Past Perfect has a large range of 1920s and early 1930s music featuring the top artists who defined this period. Popular Music of The 1920s & ...

Humour

Humour Whilst the Jazz and Swing bands dominated the music scene between 1920 and the 1940s, musical humour was an altogether different style of music that had a passionate following nonetheless. In fact, it was this humorous musical entertainment that launched the careers of truly great performers like George Formby and of course Noel Coward. Incorporating comedic lyrics with nostalgic ditties, the popularity of classic humour grew rapidly and has somewhat of a cult following. 1940s Music Humour Past Perfect is proud to offer a definitive collection of music humour CDs, each one painstakingly remastered for a clear, yet highly original recording. So sit ...

Jazz and Swing

Jazz & Swing This hugely popular genre of music incorporates a whole range of vintage jazz music styles with timeless appeal. The jazz and swing era spans three decades and is still widely enjoyed today. Whether you love the nostalgia of this golden generation of musical entertainment or are discovering this unmistakeable style of music for the first time, Past Perfect has a comprehensive range of superb quality recordings for your listening pleasure. Remastered Jazz Music CDs The jazz music era comprises many distinctive interpretations of the original sound, including trad jazz, smooth jazz, bebop and of course swing. Our ...

Love and Romance

Love & Romance "I wanted to follow up with you about the CDs I ordered from you for my August wedding. They were perfect! Wonderful background music to compliment my deco wedding theme. Many of the guests were enjoying drinks outdoors on my parents' veranda, and the music wafted softly from the house. Everyone commented on how classy the event was. Everyone loved the music, and I highly recommend it for everything from cocktail hour and dinner parties to quiet romantic evenings :-) ". Such is the popularity of the love song that Past Perfect has a fantastic collection of CDs featuring ...

Nostalgic Music

Nostalgic Music Take a trip down memory lane with Past Perfect and our classic collection of nostalgic music CDs. From the popular swing bands to legendary jazz musicians, all of the greatest music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s is here and expertly remastered for a unique, yet totally authentic audio experience. Classic ditties such as ‘We’ll Meet Again’, ‘Mad Dogs and Englishmen’ and ‘Run Rabbit Run’ have timeless appeal and the memories will soon come flooding back. Memorable Music CDs Music lovers young and old will appreciate the unique talents of the many classic artists featured on our vintage music albums. Whether you ...

Perfect Compilations

Perfect Compilations Fans of vintage music will love the selection of classic compilations available from Past Perfect. Featuring all of the biggest and best loved entertainers from the 1920s to the 1940s, this nostalgic collection comprises every music style from Jazz and Swing to the Big Bands and extravagant Broadway Show music. Whether you are a fan of one particular artist, genre or era of classic music, there’s a digitally remastered CD compilation to suit everybody’s musical tastes. And for a feast of classic music check out the Past Perfect Sampler which features a selection of the finest tracks from our top ...

Small Music Groups

Small Music Groups Aside from all the razzamatazz of the big bands and orchestras, small music groups made an important and lasting contribution to the music scene from the 1920s right through to the 1940s. Born out of the worldwide obsession with social dance, perhaps more commonly known as Ballroom dancing, small groups of musicians were famed for belting out many styles of vintage dance music, ranging from the classic Swing and Charleston, to the Jive and Boogie Woogie era. Digitally Remastered Small Band Music Featuring uniquely designed collections of the best loved small band music from the 1920s to the 1940s, you ...

Style & Sophistication

20s 30s & 40s Sophistication After the vibrancy and excess of the Roaring Twenties, the 1930s heralded the far more refined era of the sophisticated singer and songwriter. Popular entertainers from both stage and screen were also getting in on the act, treating audiences to classic numbers and elegant performances. Past Perfect is pleased to offer a complete selection of sophisticated 20s, 30s & 40s music from hugely talented and successful artists such as Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich and Fred Astaire. Sophisticated 1920s, 30s & 40s Music These high quality remastered albums are the ideal choice for fans of vintage music with serious style, ...

Tenors

Tenors Between 1926 and 1940 some of the finest operatic talents in the world were entertaining adoring audiences with their impressive vocal range and powerful performances. Beniamino Gigli is perhaps the best known classic tenor of this period, receiving worldwide acclaim and famed for his wholly unique voice and inimitable style. This vintage opera singer performed on hundreds of occasions between the 1920s and 50s, building up a catalogue of songs and arias that can be enjoyed once more thanks to Past Perfect. Classic Opera CDs Gigli’s distinctive recordings are available on specially remastered opera CDs that offer crystal clear sound, but retain a ...

Vocal

Vocal Here at Past Perfect we have the finest collection of vocal music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s featuring all of the most successful vocal talents from a golden age of music. During this exciting era it was the big bands and extravagant Hollywood musicals which stole the limelight, but many hugely talented entertainers and solo artists who made their own mark. 1940s Vocal Music Iconic figures such as George Formby, Billie Holiday and Fats Waller are just some of the household names who made their mark and continue to influence many modern day performers. Classic Performers & Nostalgic Songs Enjoy the work of ...

World War 2

World War 2 The Second World War was a difficult time with audiences suffering from the emotional and physical stresses of life in wartime Britain and America. During this period of conflict, a diverse range of performers came to the fore, entertaining troops and civilians both home and abroad with their nostalgic morale boosting music. Still as popular as ever, World War II music encompasses a variety of musical genres and many hugely talented artists. Glenn Miller is perhaps the most famous of all the Second World War musicians, but there are plenty of other great singers and bandleaders such as Fats ...

Pre Loaded iPods & MP3 Players

Pre-loaded iPods Combining unmistakable sounds of original vintage music with the latest technology; the pre-loaded Past Perfect Collection Vintage iPod is a unique way to enjoy more than 1,300 classic tracks from the 1920s, 30s and 40s. All on one compact iPod, ready to plug and play!You'll enjoy listening to more than 50 stunning albums, while discovering artists that you didn't know you liked, and songs that you never knew existed. Classic Music on the Go You will receive an iPod loaded with more than 1,300 high-quality encoded tracks for your listening pleasure, along with the unique cover artwork and inscribed Past Perfect Vintage Collection.All you ...