Acrobat continues its successful series devoted to the biggest chart records of each calendar year in the early chart era. Focussing on 1947, this 98-track set comprises every record which peaked in the Top 10 of the Best Sellers chart or in the Top 7 of the Juke Box or Disc Jockey charts during the year.

It was a big year for solo vocalists, who were starting to dominate as the big swing bands declined in the era of post-war austerity, although the “sweet” orchestras with their featured singers continued to hold sway, and the year had its customary smattering of novelty songs, often in jazzy or country styles.

Eighteen different records made No.1 in the various charts, although only nine of those topped the Best Sellers. An intriguing look at the music scene during a period where the world finally settled down after the turbulent years of conflict.

REVIEWS

A real blockbuster from Acrobat this is a 98 track, 4 CD set that will be an indispensable part of their collection for those many people who have been following these releases over the years. It comprises every record which made the top ten record sales chart along with those that reached the top seven in the Juke Box and Disc Jockey charts. This release means that the only years missing between 1940 and 1962 are 1948 and 1949 and we can look forward to those in due course, no doubt...  there is  plenty of good listening to savour in this excellently notated set. The liner booklet alone is well worth the money! - Gerry Stonestreet (In Tune Issue 349)