A voice in a million
The Great American Song Book is a tribute to popular American music of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Fiona Harrison sings songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, George Gershwin and more.
Book this show◆ ABOUT THE SHOW ◆
Straight from Tin Pan Alley.
These are the songs that every other era of popular music has borrowed from. Fiona brings them to the stage with a clear, classically trained soprano voice and the polish of an artist who has made vintage repertoire her speciality.
Songs from her wider 1920s and 30s repertoire give a sense of the range: Irving Berlin's Cheek to Cheek and Putting on the Ritz, and Cole Porter's You're the Top and Let's Do It. Fiona has also hosted and compered events from The Great American Song Book in top hat and tails.
The show is smart and sophisticated rather than loud, which makes it a good match for a dinner or an after-dinner slot where conversation and music need to share the room.
Fiona is available for vintage fairs and tea rooms, with a specially designed package of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off throughout the day.
◆ THE MUSIC ◆
The standards, sung properly.
Rodgers and Hammerstein; Cole Porter; Irving Berlin; Johnny Mercer; George Gershwin; Cheek to Cheek; Putting on the Ritz; You're the Top; Let's Do It and more.
◆ ON THE DAY ◆
Just add a room.
Fiona is completely self-contained. She brings her own sound system and backing tracks that she has had recorded to her own orchestral arrangements, so there is no band to book unless you want one.
Fiona likes to tailor each show to the venue and the occasion, so tell her what you have in mind when you enquire.
Hotels, dinner cabaret, vintage car shows, house parties and themed occasions.
More from this era: 1920s and 30s.
◆ GOOD TO KNOW ◆
Which composers are featured?
Rodgers and Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer and George Gershwin, among others. Her wider 1920s and 30s repertoire adds Irving Berlin's Cheek to Cheek and Putting on the Ritz, and Cole Porter's You're the Top and Let's Do It.
What decades does the show cover?
The 1930s, 40s and 50s. It is a tribute to popular American music of those decades, the songs that every other era of popular music has borrowed from.
Can Fiona host the event as well as perform?
Yes. Fiona is available as a host and compere, and has hosted and compered events from The Great American Song Book in top hat and tails.
Is Fiona available for tea rooms and vintage fairs?
Yes. She offers a specially designed package of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off through the day, which suits vintage fairs and tea rooms.
◆ MORE FROM FIONA ◆
Thank You For the Music is a feel-good show of popular music from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. It runs from the foot-tapping Oh What a Night from Jersey Boys to Abba classics from Mamma Mia.
In the Mood has all the Lindy Hop favourites, gentler numbers for couples, and sing-along favourites if you would like them.
Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree is an alternative 1940s show performed in civilian glamour, Rita Hayworth style. It features Big Band and Swing tunes made famous by the Andrews Sisters, Judy Garland and Glenn Miller.
◆ BOOK THE SHOW ◆
Ready when you are!
Tell Fiona the date, venue and the feel you want, and she will come back to you personally.
Check availabilityPrefer to talk? Call +44 (0)1525 370453
