Vivian Ellis: Coronation Scot - The Sidney Torch Orchestra

Vivian John Herman Ellis 1903 – 1996. An English musical comedy composer best known for the song "Spread a Little Happiness" and the theme "Coronation Scot". The Coronation Scot was a named express passenger train of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway inaugurated in 1937 for the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth which ran until the start of the war in 1939. It ran on the West Coast Main Line between London (Euston station) and Glasgow (Central station), stopping at Carlisle for crew change and to pick up and set down passengers to and from London only. The service was designed to compete with the rival services on the East Coast Main Line, for prestigious London to Scotland traffic. It was scheduled to complete the journey from London to Glasgow in 6 hours 30 minutes. On this video:- A popular piece of light orchestral music celebrating this train was composed by Vivian Ellis. It was also used as the theme tune for the BBC Radio programme Paul Temple, a popular detective serial from the late 1960's. Different vintage footage of railway engines in motion accompany this unmistakable train themed music. Album Info:- Cocktail Time. Vivian Ellis: Coronation Scot Sidney Torch and The Queen's Hall, Light Music Orchestra. 2015 Sinetone AMR Apologies also for any unintended infringement of copyright. This video has not been made for any element of personal profit or gain.