Wanted: Sparky's Magic Piano

Subject: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:08 PM

HIYALL !!

Has anyone ever heard this fantastic bit of music ??? (or story?)

I heard it when I was about 10 years old (just last year :~> )
and I have always wanted to have a copy of it.

Does anyone know who did it, and when ??

I was recently reminded of it, and I wonder, I JUST WONDER if there is anybody out there who has it ??? Pretty Please

Would be absolutely WONDERFUL to hear it again, and again,
and again . . .

Hope to hear from Somebody . . . (anywhere in the world will do)

Jo-Jo
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Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Peace
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:10 PM

Try a Google of "Sparky's Magic Piano".

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:10 PM

Available on Amazon Jo.

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:12 PM

It was included on a 1970s album called "All Aboard" in the UK -- a collection of favourite children's songs. You might try a search of Ebay for that title.

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: LesB
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:19 PM

I remember Les Barker doing "Sparky & the magic constaceptiiav" about 30 yrs ago.
Cheers
Les

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:27 PM

Thanks Y'all

but what is Gogle ??

What is Amazon (record lable ?) (re "its on Amazon Jo")

what is ebay ??

If they are computer technical terms I'm sorry I dont know much about this suff -

I will try and find the record called "All Aboard" but who did it, is that a compilation album ?? thanks pink lad

Please Please can you all try to be a bit more specific - fanx

Jo-Jo

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: TheBigPinkLad
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:34 PM

Click here

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:34 PM

A change of tack Jo-Jo.
The catalogue number for the album you are looking for is cdmfp6374.
Quote this number at any good record shop & they ought to be able to order it for you.

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Rasener
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:38 PM

Here are some links just click on them

http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/product.aspx?R=654284

This link for Tesco has a double CD with it on at £8.69. Track 16 on disc 2 - Sparky's Magic Piano - with Henry Blair, Ray Turner, Billy May Orchestra
http://www.tesco.com/entertainment/product.aspx?R=486133&bci=7%7CCD

I used to listen to that on Uncle Mac's Saturday Children's Favourites 50 year ago and I am still 21 :-)

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Sorcha
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:42 PM

Google is a search engine.....eBay is an on line auction site.

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:43 PM

Hello Pink Lad

I DID click there, and was immediately "transported" back to 10 years old - wonderful stuff, thanks SO VERY much for that, unfortunately
I dont deal in dollars - I'm in good ol blighty. . . . many thanks

Hello Foxxy - (is that Bernard ???)

Are you in the UK - do you mean UK shops ???

if so, thats WONDERFUL NEWS shall try it . . .

MANY MANY THANKS to both of you

Peace, Love and Folk-on !!
Jo-Jo   (will check this site in about 10 mins for any response)

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:46 PM

Yes the shops & I are both in the U.K.,Jo-Jo.

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:50 PM

My Hero, My Villan !!!

Thanks a bundle, AND IF GET TESCO POINTS TOO !!!

Will be ordering in Tesco TOMORROW !!

thanks again Villan

Wow, cannot believe how FAST this is happening fanx again mudcatters

cheers

Jo-Jo

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Rasener
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 02:57 PM

You are very welcome Jo-Jo. Hope you enjoy it. There's some reet good uns on there. :-)

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Little Robyn
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 03:27 PM

It was made into a cartoon as well - we have it on video and on vinyl.
The video includes the voices of Tony Curtis, Mel Blanc, Cloris Leachman and Vincent Price amongst others, and it lasts a bit longer - 45 mins.
Robyn

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Rasener
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 04:02 PM

yes, my first link has it on DVD

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: billybob
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 06:28 PM

My dad has an original 78 record, used to play it all the time, I think it was on two discs( 4 sides) I remember we had to jump up to turn it over ,who played the piano, anyone know?

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Joybell
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 06:44 PM

"Play Piano! Play!!" I remember!

It's based on the sort of dream where you aren't prepared and you're out on a big stage with everyone watching.

I have a friend (banjo player at the time)who once dreamed he was asked to play at this big concert with a very important band. They started to play and he was told that they always played in "H sharp". He was terrified because he'd never heard of playing in H sharp. Suddenly he realized that he could play in "I flat" and it was of course the same key. Cheers, Joy

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: Skivee
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 10:03 PM

"Your time is up,
I can no longer play for you"
eeeEEEEIIIIIIIEeeeeeEE!
"HELP ME, MR WIZARD!!! I DON"T WANT TO BE A CONCERT PIANIST ANYMOOOOORE !!!"

Subject: RE: WANTED: SPARKIES MAGIC PIANO
From: GUEST,I hear talking pianos
Date: 03 Apr 06 - 10:40 PM

so I'm not the only person here who knows furniture
and household objects talk to me..

oh, what a releif to be amongst people who share the same experineces
and understand !

Subject: RE: Wanted: Sparkies Magic Piano
From: Shiplap Structure3
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 03:13 AM

I was suprised to see postings boasting how they have Sparkys M P on Vinyl on cd and even dvd. I of course have the original 78s the only way to truly appreciate the true magnificance of the work

Subject: RE: Wanted: Sparkies Magic Piano
From: Purple Foxx
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 03:13 AM

Dean "Well,well said the rocking chair" Friedman would sympathise guest.

Subject: RE: Wanted: Sparkies Magic Piano
From: Little Robyn
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 04:12 AM

Hi billybob, according to my record jacket, Ray Turner was the pianist and Henry Blair played Sparky. The album was written and produced by Alan Livingston, story copyright 1947.
AND THERE'S A GREAT BIG SCRATCH ACROSS SIDE ONE!!!!
ARGHHHHH!
Robyn

Subject: RE: Wanted: Sparkies Magic Piano
From: jojofolkagogo
Date: 04 Apr 06 - 08:12 AM

Shiplap,

have sent you a PM - I too feel that the only one is the ORIGINAL ONE so hope you can assist, would be much appreciated.
look forward to hearing from you.

Regards: Jo-Jo
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