Tony Hancock - Little Pieces Of Hancock Volume 2 [The East Cheam Drama Festival]

Sleeve notes for Little Pieces of Hancock Vol. 2 - (NEP 24161)

These sleeve notes re-introduce to the record buying public (and to the sleeve reading public who go into the record shop for a crafty read and put it back again without buying anything) Mr. Anthony Hancock, the celebrated comedian and middle-class beatnik. 'Little pieces of Hancock Volume II' has been issued following the fantastic success of Mr. Hancock's previous record 'Little Pieces of Hancock Volume I', which at the time of writing has broken all sales records for a comparable record of that size and title. Well done the Pye Publicity and Brain-Washing team. If this record does as well, it is hoped to follow it up quickly with other releases. Titles in preparation include 'Tony Hancock sings the George Gershwin Song Book', accompanied by the Massed Banjoes of the Metropolitan Police Band, Plain Clothes Division, and, of course, 'The Fabulous Mr. Hancock', an actual on the spot recording made of a live performance at a midnight matinee in a doorway of the Empire, Leicester Square. Unfortunately for music lovers, the actual performance only takes up one minute thirty-three seconds of a twelve inch long player, the rest of the side being occupied by a violent argument between Mr. Hancock and three of the banjo players from the other record who happened to be on duty at the time.
Well, there it is, and don't forget, if you've got this record and 'Little Pieces of Hancock Volume I' you are now the undisputed intellectual leader of the district, and don't forget our magnificent offer, if you send in ten labels as proof of purchase, we send you, entirely free and without further charge, another label.

ALAN SIMPSON and RAY GALTON