Vinyl shared via YouTube. MP3s taken from cassette tape. Photos, various. All taken from the Ron and Jean Rathbone Collection, Macclesfield UK
A curated collection featuring the wonderful cabaret band Secrets on vinyl, alongside recordings of pianist/organist Tony Gay (as known then) presented in MP3/WAV format and a vintage vinyl performance by Frankie Woods and the Tony Strudwick Band playing the Pontins promotional tune “Thumbs Up, Book Early." A selection of accompanying photographs completes the archive.
All vinyl transfers on YouTube, together with MP3s restored from BASF cassette tapes, and the Secrets publicity image are shared courtesy of the Rathbone Collection (2025). The late Jean and still alive and well Ron Rathbone, longtime residents of Macclesfield. They were celebrated Ballroom Dancing Champions at Pontins Prestatyn Sands around this era.
Song Info
Track Files
Story behind the song
Comments