CROSSROADS WEDDING PARTY
RELEASE DATE: January 26th 2024

1. Crossroads Theme - Tony Hatch Orchestra
2. Highlights from the Wedding & Service of Blessing
- The Lord is My Shepherd 
- Trumpet Voluntary 
3. We'll Find Our Day - Stephanie De Sykes
4. It's Been A Long, Long Day - Stephanie De Sykes
5. Cast Chorus Medley 1
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- Have You Ever Been Lonely
- There's a Blue Ring Round My Heart Virginia
6. Cast Chorus Medley 2
- Side By Side
- Love and Marriage
7. The Girl That I Marry - John Bentley
8. Cast Chorus Medley 3
- Waiting at the Church
- For Me and My Girl
9. The Heather on the Hill - Noele Gordon
10. Cast Chorus Medley 4
- Among My Souvenirs
- The Anniversary Waltz - Noele Gordon, John Bentley
- Who's Taking You Home Tonight
BONUS TRACKS
11. Benny's Theme - Paul Henry Featuring The Mayson Glen Orchestra
12. Benny's Theme (Instrumental) - The Mayson Glen Orchestra

All tracks licensed courtesy of BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd.

RELEASE DATE: JANUARY 26th, 2024
CATALOGUE #: STAGE 9100
BARCODE: 5055122191001

New on the Stage Door Pop imprint is the debut CD release of the Crossroads Wedding Party album. Originally issued by Pye Records in 1975, the album coincided with the Crossroads wedding of Meg Richardson (Noele Gordon) to Hugh Mortimer (John Bentley), the long running soap opera's highest rated episode.

The album opens with the classic Tony Hatch penned 'Crossroads Theme' (presented here in stereo), followed by highlights from the wedding service and blessing. Stephanie De Sykes, who played singer Holly Brown, features with the songs 'We'll Find Our Day' (written by Simon May and originally included in his 1973 musical 'Smike'), performed by Holly Brown at the wedding reception as a gift to the newlyweds. Stephanie also performs the original song 'It's Been a Long Long Day'.

Members of the 'Crossroads' cast perform a handful of sing-a-long medleys including the wedding party favourites 'I Can't Give You Anything But Love', 'Side by Side' and 'Waiting at the Church'. The show's stars Noele Gordon and John Bentley each offer a solo with Noele singing 'The Heather on the Hill' from 'Brigadoon' (Noele starred in the Original 1949 London production) and John 'The Girl That I Marry' from 'Annie Get Your Gun'.

Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, the CD release includes as bonus tracks 'Benny's Theme (Only Time Will Tell)', the 1978 single by long serving 'Crossroads' cast member Paul Henry. Written by Simon May, 'Benny's Theme' is featured as a vocal and instrumental version by The Mayson Glen Orchestra.

The 'Crossroads Wedding Party' is licensed courtesy of BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. and is a limited edition pressing of 500 units only.