DECEMBER 12, 2017

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS!

1915 - Frank Sinatra, father of Nancy, Frank Jr., and Tina Sinatra, husband of Nancy Barbato, Ava Gardner, Mia Farrow, and Barbara Blakely, singer with Harry James and His Orchestra, Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra, and a solo artist on Columbia, Capitol, and Reprise Records, radio and motion picture actor, record label and casino owner, is born in Hoboken, NJ. Due to a clerical error, the name on his birth certificate is listed as Frank Sinestro. In 1945, his mother will have the name on the birth certificate revised to Francis A. Sinatra.
1951 - La Costa, singer, sister of Capitol Records artist Tanya Tucker, and a Capitol Records solo artist (1974-1980), is born LaCosta Tucker in Seminole, Texas

ON THIS DAY IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1945 - Benny Carter and His Orchestra (Louis Gray, Wallace Jones, Dupree Bolton, and Idrees Sulieman on trumpet, Al Grey, Charley Johnson, Johnny Morris, and Alton Moore on trombone, Benny Carter on alto saxophone and trumpet, Porter Kilbert and Joe Epps on alto saxophone, Bumps Myers and Harold Clark on tenor saxophone, Willard Brown on baritone and alto saxophones, Rufus Webster on piano, James Cannady on guitar, Thomas Moultrie on bass, and Percy Brice on drums) record the titles "Cuttin' Time", "Forever Blue", "Prelude To A Kiss", and "Just You, Just Me" for Capitol Records at the WMCA studios in New York City, New York. All the titles, except "Forever Blue", eventually appear on the Capitol Records album "Capitol Jazz Classics Volume II - Big Band Bounce", with tracks by Cootie Williams, and all appear on the 1997 Mosaic Records box set "Classic Capitol Jazz Sessions".

1945 - The Dinning Sisters (Ginger, Lou, and Jean Dinning on vocals), with Paul Weston and his Orchestra (lineup unlisted), record the titles "I Love My Love" and "Love On A Greyhound Bus" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "Love On A Greyhound Bus as a single (Capitol 261) with "The Iggidy Song" (recorded April 11. 1946) on the flipside. Jasmine will issue all three songs in the 2 CD set "Almost Sweet And Gentle" (4464C).
1946 - Jascha Datsko (on violin) and His Gypsy Ensemble (lineup unlisted) record the as yet unissued take of "Clavelitos" and a remake of "Song Of The Plains (Meadowland)" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the last track on Datsko's album "Gypsy Nights" (CD-42).
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Vocalist Andy Russell, with Paul Weston and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Tell Me Why My Heart Is Gay", a new take of "If I Steal A Kiss", "Sunday In Old Santa Fe", and "Blue Shadows On The Trail" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the take of "If I Steal A Kiss" recorded at this date as a single (Capitol 15287) with "Adios Muchachos" (recorded June 16, 1945) on the flipside, "Sunday In Old Santa Fe" as a single (Capitol 15158) with "Cielito Lindo (That Night Of Heaven)" (recorded October 26, 1944) on the flipside, and "Blue Shadows On The Trail" as a single (Capitol 15063) with "Love Of My Life" (recorded December 10, 1947) on the flipside.
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Xylophone player Red Norvo, with Mannie Klein on trumpet, John Cave and Al Berlich on French horns, Don Bonnie on clarinet, Art Fleming, Jules Kinsler, and Vic Poscella on flutes, Bob Lawson on bass clarinet, Lloyd Rathburn on oboe, Barney Kessel on guitar, Red Callender on bass, and Irv Cottler drums, using arrangements by Johnny Thompson records the titles "Street Rag", "Take The Red Car", and "(I Don't Stand A) Ghost Of A Chance (With You)" at Radio Recorders' studios at 932 North Western Avenue in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue all three titles on Norvo's album "Red Norvo's Xylophone" (CC-125)
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Vocalist Margaret O'Brien, with Billy May and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Let's Fly To Mexico: Part 4", "Let's Fly To Mexico: Part 5", and "Let's Fly To Mexico: Part 6" at Radio Recorders' studios at 932 North Western Avenue in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue all the parts on the children's album "Let's Fly To Mexico" (CC-71).
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Frank De Vol conducts his own arrangements to His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) as they record the titles "Southwest Territory", "Inspiration Point", "Lotta Pizzicato", and "Mississippi" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on De Vol and the orchestra's album "Modern Originals For Concert Orchestra" (CCF-198).
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Pianist Buddy Cole, with unlisted others, records nine unlisted titles in Los Angeles, California for The Capitol Records Transcription Service. No issuing information is listed.
70 Years Ago Today In 1947 = Capitol Records purchases the masters for Les Paul's titles "Lover", "Brazil", "Hip-Billy Boogie", "What Is This Thing Called Love?", and "The Swiss Woodpecker" and will issue all the titles on Paul's album "New Sound" (H-226).70 Years Ago Today In 1947 - Jo Stafford's Capitol Records single "Serenade Of The Bells", with "The Gentleman Is A Dope" on the flipside, enters the top 40 of the U.S. Pop charts
1949 - Tenessee Ernie Ford's Capitol Records single "Mule Train", with "Anticipation Blues" on the flipside, is #1 on the U.S. Country singles charts
1950 - Eddie Kirk (on vocals), with an orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Solitary Blues", "My Love For You Rolls On Like The World", "Swing Teardrops", and "Honey Costs Money" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first two titles together as a single (Capitol 1372) and the last two titles together as a single (Capitol 1445).
1950 - Mary Mayo (on vocals) with Al Ham conducting the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "A Penny A Kiss, A Penny A Hug" with vocal group Four Chicks and Chuck (lineup unlisted), "Bring Back The Thrill", and so far unissued takes of "And Love We Are" and "Judgement Morn" with Billy Butterfield on trumpet and the vocal group King Odom Four (lineup unlisted) in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue the first two titles together as a single (Capitol 1350).
1951 - Paul Phillips (caller) and The Oklahoma Ranch Hands (square dance band with unlisted member) with Ernie Felice on accordion record the tracks "Charlie My Boy", "If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time", "If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)" and "There'll Be Some Changes Made" in Los Angeles, California Capitol Records will issue all the tracks with each on its own individual single album with an instrumental version of each song (recorded on December 10, 1951) on the flipside and all confusingly called "Square Dance Favorites". ("Charlie My Boy" album DAS-4021, "If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time" album DAS-4022, "If You Knew Susie [Like I Know Susie]" album DAS-4023, and "There'll Be Some Changes Made" album DAS-4024).
1951 - Wesley Tuttle (on vocals) with Jimmy Wakely and his Orchestra (lineup unlisted), record the track "I've Got A Round Trip Ticket (From Here To Chattanooga) at Capitol Records' studios at 5515 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue the track as a single (Capitol 2408) with "Fill The Cup To Overflowing" (recorded April 23, 1952) on the flipside.
1951 - Jimmy Wakely (on vocals), with Beasley Smith and Orchestra (Wesley Tuttle on guitar with unlisted additional musicians), records the track "Missing In Action" and the as yet unissued track "I Know I'll Cry In Heaven" at Capitol Records' Melrose Avenue studio in Hollywood, California. Capitol Records will issue the first track as a single (Capitol 1936) with "Just A Little More Waiting" (recorded on September 25, 1951) on the flipside..
1951 - Ella Mae Morse (on vocals), with Nelson Riddle conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (Walter "Pete" Candoli and Vito "Mickey" Mangano on trumpet, Harold Diner, Francis "Joe" Howard, Ray Sims, and Paul Tanner on trombone, Babe Russin on tenor saxophone, Bob Lawson on baritone saxophone, Milt Raskin on piano, Bob Bain on guitar, Wesley "Speedy" West on steel guitar, Meyer "Mike" Rubin on bass, and Frankie Carlson on drums), records the titles "Love Me Or Leave Me", "The Blacksmith Blues" (with Riddle on ashtray), the instrumental track "Am I In Love?", and "Oakie Boogie" at Capitol Records' studios at 5515 Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California between 9:30 PM and 2:30 AM on December 13, 1951. Capitol Records will issue the first two tracks together as a single (Capitol 1922), the last track on the compilation album "Our Best To You" (T 1801) and the vocal track from "Love Me Or Leave Me" on a promotional record (Capitol PRO-50) for radio stations. Bear Family will issue all the tracks in Germany on Morse's box set "Barrelhouse, Boogie And The Blues" (BCD 16117).
1951 - Billy May, conducting his own arrangements to His Orchestra (John Best, Conrad Gozzo, Mannie Klein, and Uan Rasey on trumpet, Murray McEachern, Jimmy Priddy, Ed Kusby, and Si Zentner on trombone, Arthur "Skeets" Herfurt and Wilbur Schwartz on alto saxophone, Ted Nash and Fred Falensby on tenor saxophone, Chuck Gentry on baritone saxophone, Buddy Cole on piano, Barney Kessel on guitar, Phil Stephens on bass, and Alvin Stoller on drums), records the tracks "Charmaine", "Orchids In The Moonlight", and "When I Take My Sugar To Tea" (with the vocal trio The Maytimers [lineup unlisted but according to "The Music of Billy May", The Maytimers on this session were probably taken from the Jud Conlon Singers]), at Capitol Records' Melrose Avenue studios in Hollywood, California between 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM.Capitol Records will issue the first and last track together as a single (Capitol 1919) and the second track as a single (Capitol 2227) with "Fat Man Mambo" on the flipside.
1951 - Capitol Records files the masters it purchased for Les Paul (on guitar) and Mary Ford's (on guitar and vocals) tracks "It's A Lonesome Old Town" and "Tiger Rag" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol will issue the two tracks together as a single (Capitol 1920).
65 Years Ago Today In 1952 - Capitol Records releases Nat "King" Cole's single "Strange" (Capitol 2309), with "How" on the flipside.
65 Years Ago Today In 1952 - Bill Loose And His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) record the titles "It's De-Lovely", "Oh, You Beautiful Doll", "Let Me Call You Sweetheart", and "Evalina" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "It's De-Lovely" and "Evilina" on the album "Background Music - Show Tunes" (H-378) and "Oh, You Beautiful Doll" and "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" on the album "Background Music - Songs We Remember" (H-376).
65 Years Ago Today In 1952 - During two sessions held this day in Los Angeles, California, Trumpet player Ray Anthony and His Orchestra (Bruce Brukert, Darryl Campbell, Ray Triscari, and Dale Turner also on trumpets, Sy Berger, Vince Forrest, Ken Schrudder, Dick Reynolds on trombone, Earl Bergman and Jim Schneider on clarinets and alto saxophones, Tom Loggia and Bob Tricarico on tenor saxophones, Leo Anthony on alto and baritone saxophones, Fred Savarise on piano, Danny Perri on guitar, Billy Cronk on bass, and Archie Freeman on drums) record the titles "Mr. Ghost Goes To Town", "Christopher Columbus", and, using an arrangement by George Williams, "Thunderbird" at the first session and the titles "Wild Horses" with vocals by Jo Ann Greer, "Fugue For Tinhorns", and "You're A Heartbreaker" also with vocals by Jo Ann Greer at the second session. Capitol Records will issue "Mr. Ghost Goes To Town" and "Christopher Columbus" on Ray Anthony's album "Standards By Ray Anthony" (T 663), "Thunderbird" on Ray Anthony and His Orchestra's album "Young Man With The Horn" (T 373), "Wild Horses" and "You're A Heartbreaker" together as a single (Capitol 2349), and has yet to issue "Fugue For Tinhorns".
1955 - Woody Herman and His Orchestra (Dick Collins, Conrad Gozzo, John Coppola, Pete Candoli, and Ray Linn on trumpet, Cy Touff on bass trumpet, Tommy Pederson and Ben Benson on trombone, Woody Herman on clarinet and alto saxophone, Richie Kamuca, Ted Nash and Eddie Miller on tenor saxophone, Joe Koch on baritone saxophone, Norman Pockrandt on piano, Al Hendrickson on guitar, Monte Budwig on bass, and Chuck Flores on drums) record the titles "Drums In Hi-Fly (Hi-Fi Drums)" (arranged by Dave Cavanaugh, with Buddy Rich instead of Chuck Flores on drums), "Square Circle" (arranged by Shorty Rogers), "I Hadn't Anyone Till You" (arranged by Billy May), and "Dream" (also arranged by Billy May) in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the first title on the album "Hi-Fi Drums" (T 926), and the other three titles on the double LP "Dance To The Bands" (TBO 727).
1955 - Harry James records trumpet parts that are overdubbed on earlier recorded Benny Goodman and His Orchestra tracks for the titles "Sing Sing Sing, Part 1", "Shine", and "One O'Clock Jump" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue the final versions of all the titles on the album "Benny Goodman Plays Selections Featured in 'The Benny Goodman Story'" (S 706).
60 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Vocalist Sue Raney, with Nelson Riddle conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted) records the titles "My Ideal", "I Stayed Too Long At The Fair", "When Your Lover Has Gone" and "Heart And Soul" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "My Ideal", "I Stayed Too Long At The Fair", and "When Your Lover Has Gone" on Rainey's album "When Your Lover Has Gone" (T/ST 964) and have yet to issue the take of "Heart And Soul" recorded at this date.
60 Years Ago Today In 1957 - Cornetist Bobby Hackett, with David Terry conducting the orchestra (Cutty Cutshall and two unlisted others on trombones, Bob Wilber on tenor saxophone, four unlisted musicians on saxophones and reeds, Dick Hyman on piano and harpsicord, an unlisted guitarist, John Dengler on bass, and an unlisted musicicans on drums and tambourine) and three unlisted female vocalists, records the titles "Put Your Dreams Away", "Zigeuner", "A Handful Of Stars", and "If I Had A Million Dollars" in New York City, New York. Capitol Records will issue all the titles on Hackett's album "Don't Take Your Love From Me" (T 1002).

1960 - At two sessions held this day in Los Angeles, California, Eddie Dunstedter (on pipe organ) records the title "Pikaki (Sweet Island Flower)" at the first session and "My Island Paradise" at the second session. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Dunstedter's album "Where Dreams Come True" (T 1545).

1960 - Ray Budzilek and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) record over dub for the titles "Sweet Seventeen", "The Drummer Boy", "Helena Polka" and "Teenager's Wedding Waltz" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the final version of all the titles on Budzilek's album "Set Your Polka Feet A'Dancing" (T 1541).
1960 - Dean Martin (on vocals) with Nelson Riddle conducting his won arrangements to the orchestra (Dick Nash, Dick Noel, Tommy Pederson, and Tommy Shepard on trombone, Buddy Collette, Harry Klee, Joe Koch, and Abe Most on saxophones, Bill Miller on piano, Bob Bain and Bobby Gibbons on guitar, Joe Comfort on bass, Alvin Stoller on drums, Kathryn Julye on harp, and a string section with Victor Arno, Israel Baker, Alex Beller, Jacques Gasselin, James Getzoff, Dan Lube, Erno Neufeld, Felix Slatkin, and Gerald Vinci on violn, Paul Robyn and Barbara Simmons on viola, Ossip Giskin, Edgar Lustgarten, and Eleanor Aller Slatkin on cello), records the titles "The Story Of Life (All This Is Mine)", "Bella Bella Bambina", "Giuggiola", and "Sparklin' Eyes" at the Capitol Tower Studios in Hollywood, California between 8:30 PM and 12:00 AM on December 13, 1960. Capitol Records will issue "Giuggiola" as a single (Capitol 4570) with "The Story Of My Life" (recorded on February 10, 1961) on the flipside and "Sparkling Eyes" as a single (Capitol 4518) with "Tu Sei Bella, Signorina" (recorded January 23, 1958) on the flipside. Bear Family Records will issue all the titles in the box set "Return To Me" (BCD 15959).
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - The Kingston Trio (vocalists Nick Reynolds, Bob Shane, and John Stewart), with Jack Marshall on guitar, record a new take of the title "Greenback Dollar" in The Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California. Bear Family Records will issue the title in Germany in the ten-CD box set "The Kingston Trio - The Stewart Years" (BCD 16161).
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - During two session held this day in The Capitol Tower Studios at 1750 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California, vocalist and guitarist Hank Thompson and His Brazos Valley Boys (James Edward "Jimmy" Belken, Tommy Camfield, and Curtis Ray Potter on fiddles, Jimmy Pruett on piano, Billy Gray and Merle Travis on guitars, Robert John "Bobby" Garrett on pedal steel guitar, and Bernard Nelson Young on drums) record the titles "Back Street Affair", "You Nearly Lose Your Mind", and "The Eyes Of Texas" at the first session between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM, the titles "The More In Love Your Heart Is" and "I Wasn't Even In The Running" at the second session between 6:15 PM and 9:15 PM, and the titles "The Luckiest Heartache In Town" and "Whatever Happened to Mary" at the third session between 10:45 PM and 2:15 AM on December 13, 1962. After overdubs are recorded for "The More In Love Your Heart Is" and "Whatever Happened To Mary" are recorded on April 3, 1963, Capitol Records will issue "Back Street Affair" and "You Nearly Loose Your Mind" on Thompson's album "Country Hits" (T/ST 2089), "The More In Love Your Heart Is" and "I Wasn't Even In The Running" together as a single (Capitol F4968), "The Luckiest Heartache In Town" and "Whaterver Happened To Mary" together as a single (Capitol F5217), "I Wasn't Even In The Running", "The Luckiest Heartache In Town", and "Whatever Happened To Mary" on Thompson's album "Luckiest Heartache In Town" (T/ST 2342). Bear Family Records will issue all the titles in the eleven-CD box set "Hank Thompson - 1946-1964" (BCD 15904).
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - The Gateway Trio (lineup unlisted) record the titles "Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos)", "Wade In The Water", and "Mighty Day" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records which has yet to issue any of the titles.
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - Buddy Cagle, with unlisted others, records the titles "Your Mother's Prayer", "Once Again", "Please Don't Let It Stop", and "Afraid To Go" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue "Your Mother's Prayer" and "Once Again" together as a single (Capitol 4923), "Afraid To Go" as a single (Capitol 5154) with "The Gold Cup" (recorded August 19, 1963) on the flipside, and have yet to issue "Please Don't Let It Stop".
55 Years Ago Today In 1962 - Carl Lattimore, with unlisted others, records the title "Walk On By" in New York City, New York for Capitol Records which has yet to issue the title.
1964 - The Beatles' Capitol Records single "She's A Woman", with "I Feel Fine" on the flipside, enters the top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100 Singles chart and Capitol Records' double album "The Beatles' Story" enters Billboard's Top Albums chart at #97 and will peak and stay for four weeks at #7 on January 2, 1965
1965 - Ray Anthony and His Orchestra (lineup unlisted) record the titles "I Left My Heart In San Francisco" and "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Anthony's album "Dream Dancing Baby" (T 2457).
1965 - The Hawaii Calls Chorus (16 uncredited voices with a uncredited instrumental group), directed by James Kaopuiki, records the titles "I'll Remember You" featuring Kalani Kinimaka and Nina Kealiiwahamana on vocals, "The Hasegawa General Store" featuring Pua Almeida on vocals, and "The Sands Of Waikiki" in Hawaii. After overdubs are finished on January 10, 1966, Capitol Records will issue all the titles on the album "Webley Edwards Presents Hawaii Calls: Hawaii Today" (T 2449).
1966 - Tower Records group The Pink Floyd performs at the Oxfam Benefit at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Tower Records is a subsidiary of Capitol Records.
1969 - Apple Records releases The Plastic Ono Band's album "Live Peace In Toronto 1969" and the band (featuring Eric Clapton, Klaus Voorman, Alan White, John Lennon and Yoko Ono) perform their first concert, which is held at the Toronto Peace Festival
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Capitol Records purchases The Calliope's title "It's A Pity (Hot Biscuit)" but has yet to issue the title.
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Vocalist Glen Campbell, with Al De Lory conducting his own arrangements to the orchestra (lineup unlisted), records the titles "Take Me Back", "Elusive Butterfly", "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)", and "The Last Letter" in Los Angeles, California. After "sweetening" (possibly by a string section) overdubs are recorded for the first three titles on January 11, 1968, and overdubs are recorded for "The Last Letter" on March 12, 1968, Capitol Records will issue the first three titles on Campbell's album "Hey Little One" (ST 2878) and "The Last Letter" on his album "A New Place In The Sun" (ST 2907).
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - Vocalist and guitarist Bobbie Gentry, with Jimmy Haskell conducting his own arrangements to sixteen unlisted musicians, records the titles "Louisiana Man" and a new take of the title "Tobacco Road" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Gentry's album "The Delta Sweetie" (T/ST 2842).
50 Years Ago Today In 1967 - The Modern Jazz Quartet (Milt Jackson on vibraphones, John Lewis on piano, Percy Heath on bas, and Connie Kay on drums) record the titles "The Blue Necklace", "Three Little Feelings, Parts 1, 2 & 3", "Exposure", and "The Jasmine Tree" in Colston Hall, in Bristol, England. Apple Records will issue all the titles on the group's album "Under The Jasmine Tree" (ST-3353). Capitol Records will issue all the titles in the United States on the CD release of "Under The Jasmine Tree" (7-97582-2).
1970 - Buck Owens records the title "Bridge Over Troubled Waters" for Capitol Records
45 Years Ago Today In 1972 - Merry Ruddy (lineup unlisted) records the titles "Hi-Flyin' Lady" and "Easy Evil" in Los Angeles, California for Capitol Records which has yet to issue either title.
45 Years Ago Today In 1972 - Vocalist Freddie Hart, with unlisted others, records the titles "The Child" and "Trip To Heaven" which are produced by Buck Owens Enterprises in Nashville, Tennessee. Capitol Records will issue both titles on Hart's album "Super Kind Of Woman" (ST-11156).
40 Years Ago Today In 1977 - Pousette-Dart Band (lineup unlisted) records the title "Mr. Saturday Night" in Los Angeles, California. Capitol Records will issue the title on the group's album "Pousette-Dart Band 3" (SW-11781).

1989 - Garth Brooks' Liberty Records single "If Tomorrow Never Comes", with "Much Too Young" on the flipside, is #1 on Billboard's Country Singles chart. Liberty Records will be renamed Capitol Records Nashville.

ON THIS DAY NOT QUITE IN CAPITOL RECORDS HISTORY
1918 - Joe Williams, singerRoulette Records artist, is born Joseph Goreed in Cordele, Georgia. Roulette's catalog is currently owned by Capitol Records' parent company, EMI Music
1946 - Clive Bunker, guitarist, drummer, and member of the Chrysalis Records group Jethro Tull, is born in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. Chrysalis' U.S. catalog is currently owned by Capitol Records' parent company Universal Music Group.
1969 - The film "The Magic Christian", starring Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr, with music written by Paul McCartney and performed by Badfinger, premieres in London, England