Reaching down the generations. Published in 1910, the music was composed by my Grandfather Frederick Sidney George Horton. Lyrics from a poem entitled 'Who Fancied What A Pretty Sight' by one time poet laureate William Wordsworth. Mastering and vocal perormance in 2022 by Oliver Horton (AKA Ivor Le Throon / Dreamtrak), Frederick's Great Grandson.

The Coronet Of Snowdrops V2 + Vocal1

From the archives Early Throonaires - circa 1968 - cover of this Beach Boys classic. Three voices, one guitar. Recorded on a Sony Stereo Tapecorder.

In My Room

I've played my unaccompanied version of this classic Beatles' song since 1972 (or earlier). This track is from 2011 and includes an improvised solo part.

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MONO - 000.WAV

Classic song by Arthur Hamilton. This song from Julie London featured in the film 'The Girl Can't Help It' The scene where Tom Ewell sits in a bar watching  Julie morph into Jayne Mansfield is unforgettable. In this version, Oliver (Ivor le Throon) plays piano and sings to his own accompaniment a short while before his voice broke.

OC  13 Cry Me A River

Composed, arranged and perfomed by Oli Horton (Ivor le Throon) while still at school.

Escalator

Alternative lyrics to classic 60s pop tune. Vocal by Barbara Horton (now Meads), Rhythm Guitar by Rolande Throon. Recorded on a Civic mono tape recorder circa 1964.

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