Valentina Way - 'Imaginary Weekends'
A playlist for those imaginary weekends away in Europe.
Inspired by Arthur Smith - the Night Mayor of Balham.
Songs written by Charlie Darling.
Performed by Valentina Way.

08 Shakespeare (album) Mix

07 Marble Halls (album) Mix

06 Andy (album) Mix

05 Sebastian (album) Mix

04 Say It Say It Say It (album) Mix

03 Secrets (album) Mix

02 Julia Misbehaves (album) Mix

01 Impossible (album) Mix

The Advent Calendar ('22 Radio Edit)
Written by Charlie Darling
Originally produced by Grenville Lord at 'David Cassidy Caravan' studios, Balham, London, England
Engineered by Noel Bates-Comfortably
Re-mixed by Charlie at Studio 11, Morston, Norfolk
Performed by 'Valentina Way'
Vocals, Bass - Nancy Rich
Vocals, Guitar - Archie Long
Guitar, Vocals - William Leigh
Keyboards, Brass Arrangements - Luna Charles
Drums, Handclaps - Sid Morris

Advent Calendar '22 (Radio Edit)

Nancy Rich - Bass, Vocals, Violin; Luna Charles - Keyboards, Flute, String Arrangements; Archie Long - Vocals, Guitar; William Leigh - Guitar, Vocals, Trumpet; Sid Morris - Drums, Handclaps. 
Balham's 'Valentina Way' exist somewhere in south London between 1969 and 1971 - with their jangle-pop guitars, Beach Boy vocal harmonies, garage organ, flute and Penny Lane trumpet solos.
They were formed following legendary comedian (and night mayor of Balham) Arthur Smith conducted a series of imaginary weekends over one of the many COVID-19 lockdowns. It was decided that an imaginary band should accompany Arthur's many trips to the continent of Europe.
Musically, the band take their cue from the cover of 'Sugar Sugar' by Cornershop, as well as David Cassidy, Karen Carpenter, Mickey Dolenz, Gilbert O'Sullivan, The Bay City Rollers and any garage band from the 60's who didn't quite make it! 
Let's dance on ...

06 Andy (album) Mix

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