Posting from Afar.

[Bernie Burgess]

Hello Friends.

I am posting this message from Geneva where I shall be staying until August 24th. when I return to Spain.

I have not been able to keep in touch with everything because of travelling around, however I hope to catch up soon. Replying to a part of Graham's posting in connection with other versions of songs recorded by Ruby. I think that I am correct in stating that Ken Dodd was on the Decca
label when he recorded 'Pianissimo' and what a great performance he gave on it. I still think that Columbia should have seccured that song for Ruby,- i.e Pianissimo is 'Softly'. As far a I am concerned thay were very slow off the mark.

If Gerald reads this message perhaps he will contact me because I left my telephone/address book behind and have been unable to contact anyone at all. Please send me a private email with your telephone number on and I will give you a call from Geneva.

Adios Amigos. Bernie.

[Graham Bunn]

Hi Bernie,

You are right Ken Dodd did record Pianissimo upon the Decca Label in 1962.....He did then change to Columbia records in the same year.

Talking about Decca recordings,Ruby had a long recording contract with Columbia,then went on to make several recordings for the Fontana label and President records.

I have always thought it strange that Ruby only ever made one record for Decca this being a Christmas record then no more releases.....Could she have had a contract for just one record? or do you think that perhaps Decca have unreleased material.

Best Wishes

[Bernie Burgess]

Hello Graham,

Ruby was invited by Decca especially to cut one Christmas record. From memory The Little Pine Tree came into it.

I am still in Geneva but I will contact you on the subject when I return home to Albir - Spain.

Kindest regards.

Adios Amigo. Bernie.