The music and lyric were written in 1911 by Kate Emily Barkley ("Katie") Moss (1881-1947) who was a professional violinist, pianist and concert singer. She was brought up in London and studied at the Royal Academy of Music.
The song tells the story of an incident that apparently actually happened to Moss herself on a visit to Helston during the springtime 'Furry Dance' celebrations and the song was reportedly written directly afterwards as she was going home on the train.
The songbook cover states that the music was "founded on an old Cornish air". Katie introduces the original Furry Dance tune in the piano part just as the singer is describing the sound of the band, with its `fiddle, cello, big bass drum, bassoon, flute and euphonium`.
"The Floral Dance" was first recorded in 1912 by the Australianbass/baritonePeter Dawson, and many other versions have appeared since. Frederick Ranalow's recording was made in order to cash in on the popularity of the Dawson version. The 1960s saw versions by The Eagles (UK), Ken Sims' Vintage Jazz Band (UK) and The Ivy League (UK). Moss' song experienced a major resurrection in an arrangement for the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band by their MD Derek Broadbent, which sold half a million copies, and reached #2 in the UK Singles Chart by Christmas 1977. In 1978, Terry Wogan recorded a version which reached #21 in the same chart. Wogan's version was accompanied by the Hanwell Band, and omitted the final verse containing the climax to the story. On Top of the Pops, Wogan sang it live to a backing track. A version of the song was prominently featured near the beginning of the 1996 film, Brassed Off.
The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band - "The Floral Dance", "high quality"
The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band was formed in 1881. It is based in Brighouse, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
In November 1977, the band reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with their recording of "The Floral Dance", where they stayed for nine weeks, only surpassed at the time by "Mull of Kintyre" (the first UK single to sell more than two million copies, and third best selling UK single of all time). It was arranged for the band by Derek Broadbent. The b-side was a version of "Girl With The Flaxen Hair", although some copies had a composition by Broadbent entitled "Bachelor Girls" as its B-side. The corresponding album, The Floral Dance, reached to Number 10 in the UK Albums Chart - http://www.brighouseandrastrickband.co.uk/ - Courtesy Wikepedia.
published: 28 Dec 2012
Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band - The Floral Dance
published: 23 Apr 2014
Terry Wogan - The Floral Dance - TOTP - 1978
From the Episode aired on the 05/01/78
#topofthepops #1978 # StPatricksDay #70smusic #90sHits #90sthrowback #anthems
published: 17 Mar 2023
William Thomas - The Floral Dance (CSOTW, 15th June 2023)
William Thomas performing "The Floral Dance" by Katie Moss during the Song Prize Final of the 2023 Cardiff Singer Of The World competition.
The English bass sang the role of Nicholas in the British premiere of Samuel Barber’s Vanessa at the Glyndebourne Festival and made his debut at the Vienna State Opera as Snug (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). In the 2022/23 season, William sang Colline (La bohème) for Glyndebourne on Tour and the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival and Snug at Opéra de Rouen Normandie.
On the concert platform, he has performed Handel’s Messiah with the Academy of Ancient Music/Laurence Cummings, Mozart’s Requiem with Glyndebourne on Tour, Handel’s St John Passion with the Antwerp Symphony Orchestra/von Steinacker and Narbal Les Troyens with the Monteverdi Orchestra/Sir John Eli...
published: 04 Aug 2023
Terry Wogan - The Floral Dance [TOTP 1977]
published: 27 Jan 2013
The Floral Dance TERRY WOGAN (with lyrics)
Terry Wogan was one of the most popular UK radio DJs throughout the last 40-50 years, with millions of listeners and devoted fans for his daily music programme. He was always alert to new talent (he was largely responsible for bringing the voice of Eva Cassidy to the attention of British listeners). So when the Brighouse & Rastrick Brass band released a version of The Floral Dance, he promoted it heavily on his show, gradually beginning to sing more and more of the lyrics along with it. Eventually, his fans were demanding that he record it! Here's the result ....
published: 21 Dec 2020
THE FLORAL DANCE - Brighouse & Rastrick/Haverhill Silver Band
The massed bands of Brighouse & Rastrick and Haverhill Silver perform The Floral Dance at West Road Concert Hall, 22/05/22.
published: 12 Jul 2022
Brighouse & Rastrick brass band recreates Floral Dance from players' living rooms
The world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band recreates its hit signature tune The Floral Dance in a “living room concert” after performances were cancelled due to coronavirus.
Players filmed themselves playing at home on their phones and tablets before the clips were edited by the band’s percussionist Jonathan Kenna to create a seamless virtual performance called A Concert in the Living Room.
published: 30 Mar 2020
Floral Painting ✨| Shoonya The Design School #shorts#ytshorts #youtubeshorts #shoonyathedesignschool
Floral Painting ✨| Shoonya The Design School #shorts#ytshorts #youtubeshorts #shoonyathedesignschool #art #artist #dance
The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band was formed in 1881. It is based in Brighouse, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
In November 1977, the band...
The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band was formed in 1881. It is based in Brighouse, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
In November 1977, the band reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with their recording of "The Floral Dance", where they stayed for nine weeks, only surpassed at the time by "Mull of Kintyre" (the first UK single to sell more than two million copies, and third best selling UK single of all time). It was arranged for the band by Derek Broadbent. The b-side was a version of "Girl With The Flaxen Hair", although some copies had a composition by Broadbent entitled "Bachelor Girls" as its B-side. The corresponding album, The Floral Dance, reached to Number 10 in the UK Albums Chart - http://www.brighouseandrastrickband.co.uk/ - Courtesy Wikepedia.
The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band was formed in 1881. It is based in Brighouse, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
In November 1977, the band reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with their recording of "The Floral Dance", where they stayed for nine weeks, only surpassed at the time by "Mull of Kintyre" (the first UK single to sell more than two million copies, and third best selling UK single of all time). It was arranged for the band by Derek Broadbent. The b-side was a version of "Girl With The Flaxen Hair", although some copies had a composition by Broadbent entitled "Bachelor Girls" as its B-side. The corresponding album, The Floral Dance, reached to Number 10 in the UK Albums Chart - http://www.brighouseandrastrickband.co.uk/ - Courtesy Wikepedia.
William Thomas performing "The Floral Dance" by Katie Moss during the Song Prize Final of the 2023 Cardiff Singer Of The World competition.
The English bass san...
Terry Wogan was one of the most popular UK radio DJs throughout the last 40-50 years, with millions of listeners and devoted fans for his daily music programme....
Terry Wogan was one of the most popular UK radio DJs throughout the last 40-50 years, with millions of listeners and devoted fans for his daily music programme. He was always alert to new talent (he was largely responsible for bringing the voice of Eva Cassidy to the attention of British listeners). So when the Brighouse & Rastrick Brass band released a version of The Floral Dance, he promoted it heavily on his show, gradually beginning to sing more and more of the lyrics along with it. Eventually, his fans were demanding that he record it! Here's the result ....
Terry Wogan was one of the most popular UK radio DJs throughout the last 40-50 years, with millions of listeners and devoted fans for his daily music programme. He was always alert to new talent (he was largely responsible for bringing the voice of Eva Cassidy to the attention of British listeners). So when the Brighouse & Rastrick Brass band released a version of The Floral Dance, he promoted it heavily on his show, gradually beginning to sing more and more of the lyrics along with it. Eventually, his fans were demanding that he record it! Here's the result ....
The world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band recreates its hit signature tune The Floral Dance in a “living room concert” after performances were cancelle...
The world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band recreates its hit signature tune The Floral Dance in a “living room concert” after performances were cancelled due to coronavirus.
Players filmed themselves playing at home on their phones and tablets before the clips were edited by the band’s percussionist Jonathan Kenna to create a seamless virtual performance called A Concert in the Living Room.
The world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band recreates its hit signature tune The Floral Dance in a “living room concert” after performances were cancelled due to coronavirus.
Players filmed themselves playing at home on their phones and tablets before the clips were edited by the band’s percussionist Jonathan Kenna to create a seamless virtual performance called A Concert in the Living Room.
The Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band was formed in 1881. It is based in Brighouse, in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
In November 1977, the band reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with their recording of "The Floral Dance", where they stayed for nine weeks, only surpassed at the time by "Mull of Kintyre" (the first UK single to sell more than two million copies, and third best selling UK single of all time). It was arranged for the band by Derek Broadbent. The b-side was a version of "Girl With The Flaxen Hair", although some copies had a composition by Broadbent entitled "Bachelor Girls" as its B-side. The corresponding album, The Floral Dance, reached to Number 10 in the UK Albums Chart - http://www.brighouseandrastrickband.co.uk/ - Courtesy Wikepedia.
Terry Wogan was one of the most popular UK radio DJs throughout the last 40-50 years, with millions of listeners and devoted fans for his daily music programme. He was always alert to new talent (he was largely responsible for bringing the voice of Eva Cassidy to the attention of British listeners). So when the Brighouse & Rastrick Brass band released a version of The Floral Dance, he promoted it heavily on his show, gradually beginning to sing more and more of the lyrics along with it. Eventually, his fans were demanding that he record it! Here's the result ....
The world famous Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band recreates its hit signature tune The Floral Dance in a “living room concert” after performances were cancelled due to coronavirus.
Players filmed themselves playing at home on their phones and tablets before the clips were edited by the band’s percussionist Jonathan Kenna to create a seamless virtual performance called A Concert in the Living Room.