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Ben Stock Sings... Noël Coward

‘Ben Stock Sings… Noël Coward’ is the second album from West End and UK theatre actor and singer,

Ben Stock

. Recorded at London’s Baker Street Studios, the album features 11 glorious tracks, with new piano arrangements by musical director/accompanist

Inga Davis-Rutter

and Ben Stock, and celebrates the songs of renowned playwright, songwriter and ‘wit’, Mr Noël Coward. The album also features some of Coward’s contemporaries (Cole Porter and George & Ira Gershwin) in order to enhance the stories of his songs, plus the rarely recorded song ‘When My Ship Comes Home’.

The album goes hand in hand with Ben’s latest one-man show celebrating the work of Noël Coward.

Ben’s debut album, ‘And There Was Music’, features songs by Jerry Herman, Tom Lehrer, Meredith Wilson, Cole Porter, Craig Carnelia and Amanda McBroom amongst others, and received glowing reviews:



"absolutely delightful, simply delicious"

Musical Theatre Review



"delivered by one very talented man and his piano"

BroadwayWorldUK



"a very intimate and glittering experience"

The Public Reviews




TRACK LISTING

  1. DANCE, LITTLE LADY
    (featuring FASCINATING RHYTHM and I GOT RHYTHM) *

  2. THERE ARE BAD TIMES JUST AROUND THE CORNER *

  3. LONDON PRIDE
    (featuring A NIGHTINGALE SANG IN BERKELEY SQUARE)

  4. LET’S DO IT
    (featuring LET’S MISBEHAVE) *

  5. YOU WERE THERE / A ROOM WITH A VIEW *

  6. MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN *

  7. SAIL AWAY / WHEN MY SHIP COMES HOME

  8. THREE THEATRICAL DAMES *

  9. I TRAVEL ALONE
    (including the poem I AM NO GOOD AT LOVE)

  10. WHY MUST THE SHOW GO ON? *

  11. COME THE WILD, WILD, WEATHER

    * Accompanied by Musical Director Inga Davis-Rutter

Released 29th May 2020 - Catalogue No: SimGR-CD036

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LISTEN NOW... to a selection of tracks from the album
REVIEWS...

✭✭✭✭ "Stock is a great fan of Coward and wants to do him justice, which he certainly does … [Stock has included other composers] Not only does it work but it also refreshes a song that has maybe become a little cliched through the years … [the album] is done with such panache and love that it works … What this album does have is originality and therefore, if I were to have one in my collection – it would probably be this one."

Nick Wakeham, Musical Theatre Review



"an easy and enjoyable listen … Stock’s typically British stance suits the material no end, and is particularly fitting to the spoken word as Coward's undeniable wit comes across brilliantly … his beautiful vocals shine in ‘London Pride’, and it's this type of number that makes the album such a pleasure to listen to."

Jenny Ell, BroadwayWorldUK



10/10 "Stock has a clear voice, that is perfect for Coward songs … the pure talent on show make this album an extremely pleasant listen … the excellent Inga Davis-Rutter on piano … some clever medleys … another unqualified success. More please."

Ian Gude, Review Graveyard



"How refreshing to receive a new recording that cleverly combines a selection of Coward classics with some contemporary pieces from great composers and lyricists … Weaving this programme together is that master performer, Ben Stock … His style and presentation reinvigorate and bring to life these timeless standards … wonderfully funny interpretation … Sometimes accompanying himself, he also has the excellent Inga Davis-Rutter, and together, their uncluttered arrangements allow the contents of each song to sound fresh and original … a ‘must have’ recording to broaden any Coward collection.."

Stephen Duckham, Noël Coward Society



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