Max Bygraves Out of Town

Max Bygraves with 'Out of Town'. The song was originally written for the 1956 film 'Charley Moon' starring Max and Shirley Eaton. It was released as a single on the 'His Masters Voice' label and reached no.18 in the UK chart in May 1956.
The song was also used as the theme for early black & white episodes of the Southern Television series 'Out of Town' starring Jack Hargreaves.

[englishjacobite]

Out of Town with Jack Hargreaves every Friday night on Southern TV when I was a kid in the 60's. Great song to stir the memories.

[JamieBoy-ijri]

“Now Mr Meldrew if you take two steps to your left, yes? You will be standing in a big pile of dogs mess”

[paulsmith]

I had this song played at my friends funeral, it was his favourite song as a teenager.rip keith.

[stephenguppy]

Good old Max. A traditional variety entertainer who was a bit of an all-rounder and was a star for years. Also reminds me of the gentle country series Out Of Town with the great Jack Hargreaves. I would give anything to go back to those times.

[TheDavecroft]

Always reminds me of the One Foot in The Grave episode when I hear this song.

[josephinegeorge]

This little happy song brings back early and very happy memories 🌞🐝🌺

[ishmael]

One foot in the grave introduced me to this. Wonderfully

[ramblerandy]

This was the original theme for the Southern TV programme 'Out of Town' with Jack Hargreaves. Later they went to an Spanish acoustic guitar theme, which had its own charm. But this is my nostalgic favourite of the two. By the way, this isn't the same song arrangement as the one for the TV series.

[dannypalin]

Thanks to One Foot in the Grave, I will always associate this song with someone having a really bad day.

[Cherubim]

My dearest Mother used to sing this to me when I was a very small child. I never thought I would hear it again.

[fisherpeter]

This beautiful innocent song is a reminder of my growing up in Liverpool in the mid 1950s. My parents taking our family to Stanley Park with its lake and flower designed clock in the centre.
It seemed so safe in those days. With respect for those in authority who protected society. Teachers Police, and the NHS which despite limited GDP and Government borrowing were plentiful
And Max Bygraves was a very underrated family entertainer, the kind we no longer have. Vulgarity on was unheard of in entertainment on TV

[FormulaMadx]

My mum always used to sing this song whilst cooking our roast Sunday lunch when I was a kid. She'd sound so cheery & happy. She died 2 1/2 years ago aged 83 & I miss her so much. Love you mum ❤️

[josephinegeorge]

Lovely..A simple sweet and happy song I used to sing to myself, as a small child, on a sunny day in my garden.MEMORIES 🌟🤗🌟

[MarkMahoney]

This song was made for the film charley moon, i live quite near the main locations and been and filmed them a few times. Beautiful landscape and a wonderful film

[petermillist]

A lost age of relative innocence and happiness

[maggiemalone]

Thanks for posting this. loads of memories. ❤

[johnsharman]

Jack Hargreaves was an all rounder, who effortlessly said and did things about life, nature and the countryside, in a way we don't have today. Cosy, comforting, a loved elder of the tribe.

[LALakersNornIron]

Heard this on One Foot In the Grave lol

[andyhowlett]

A cracking song from a great little film. I love the dance routine that goes with this.

[bernarddavenport]

Slaughters me this song, heard it on a coach when I was seven years old en route to Elmers Court residential school in Lymington Hampshire, on my own no friends no family with me traumatic at this age and that bloody record was playing in the wireless.