| # | Title | Principal Artiste | Composers | Lyricist / Date written | Place | Date recorded | Matrix | Label&cat.no. | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 631 | Looking On The Bright Side | Ray Noble & his NMDO | Howard Flynn | w/m `32 | London | September 1, 1932 | OB-3182-2 | HMV B-6237, HMV B-6237 oz, Victor 24212 | Ray Noble directing Max Goldberg and Bill Shakespeare (trumpets); Tony Thorpe and another (trombones); Ernie Ritte (clarinet, alto and baritone saxophones); Bob Wise (clarinet and alto saxophone); Reg. Pink and Harry Berly or Ham- Carter (clarinets and tenor saxophones); 2 violins; Harry Jacobson (piano); Ben Thomas (guitar); Jimmy Winters (string bass); Bill Harty (drums); Al Bowlly (vocal). London, September 1, 1932. |
Image courtesy of Adrian Jorgensen
Ray Noble & his New Mayfair Dance Orchestra
I'm looking on the bright side
Though I'm walking in the shade
Sticking out my chest, hoping for the best
Looking on the bright side of life
I'm waiting for the right tide
And if luck comes to my aid
Giving me a break, I shall be awake
Looking on the bright side of life
Today I'm in the shadow
Tomorrow maybe
The clouds will lift
And let the sun shift over to me
I'm looking on the bright side
Though today's all care and strife
I can wear a grin, sticking out my chin
Looking on the bright side of life