Matthew Long

Description

Matthew Long is a singer who specialises in songs made famous by the great popular vocalists including Nat King Cole, Perry Como, Dean Martin, Matt Monro, Frank Sinatra and many others.
Matthew covers a broad range of popular music within his repertoire - including country, jazz, Latin, rock 'n' roll and swing - and can cater specifically to certain genres or themes.
Available with accompaniment from backing tracks to an orchestral ensemble, Matthew can provide entertainment from drinks receptions or dinner accompaniment to full theatre style shows or party themed programs. He is also gl ... ad to accommodate special requests, where possible. Read More

Set-List

Repertoire includes:
All or Nothing at All - Frank Sinatra
Almost Like Being in Love - Frank Sinatra
And I Love You So - Perry Como
Around the World - Matt Monro
Begin the Beguine - Julio Iglesias
Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich
Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
Born Free - Matt Monro
Can't Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley
Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Andy Williams
Catch a Falling Star - Perry Como
Come Fly with Me - Frank Sinatra
Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes - Perry Como
Durham Town - Roger Whittaker
Everybody Loves Somebody - Dean Martin
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank ... Sinatra
For the Good Times - Perry Como
From Russia with Love - Matt Monro
Glendora - Perry Como
Green, Green Grass of Home - Tom Jones
Hello, Young Lovers - Perry Como
Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom) - Perry Como
A House is Not a Home - Tony Christie
I Believe - Frankie Laine
I Fall To Pieces - Patsy Cline
I Get a Kick out of You - Frank Sinatra
It Had to be You - Harry Connick Jr
It's All in the Game - Tommy Edwards
It's Impossible - Perry Como
It's Not for Me to Say - Johnny Mathis
I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
Juke Box Baby - Perry Como
Just in Time - Tony Bennett
Kewpie Doll - Perry Como
Let There be Love - Nat King Cole
Let's Face the Music and Dance - Frank Sinatra
Love Makes the World go 'Round - Perry Como
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) - Kris Kristofferson
Magic Moments - Perry Como
Mandolins in the Moonlight - Perry Como
Moon River - Andy Williams
Moonlight Becomes You - Bing Crosby
The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
My Kind of Girl - Matt Monro
Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) - Dean Martin
Theme from 'New York, New York' - Frank Sinatra
Nice 'n' Easy - Frank Sinatra
Night and Day - Frank Sinatra
On Days Like These - Matt Monro
Papa Loves Mambo - Perry Como
A Portrait of My Love - Matt Monro
Red Roses for a Blue Lady - Vaughn Monroe
Round and Round - Perry Como
(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 - Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week - Frank Sinatra
Seattle - Perry Como
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters
Someday You'll Want Me to Want You - Dean Martin
Spanish Eyes - Al Martino
The Song is You - Frank Sinatra
Strangers in the Night - Frank Sinatra
Sway - Dean Martin
Tangerine - Frank Sinatra
Tears - Ken Dodd
Temptation - Perry Como
That's Amore - Dean Martin
There's a Kind of Hush - The Carpenters
The Very Thought of You - Nat King Cole
Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree - Perry Como
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Walkin' My Baby Back Home - Nat King Cole
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Welcome to My World - Jim Reeves
We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
When Your Old Wedding Ring was New - Joe Longthorne
Where or When - Perry Como
Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra
You Light up My Life - Debby Boone
You Make Me Feel So Young - Frank Sinatra
Christmas repertoire includes:
Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
Christmas Dream - Perry Como
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Nat King Cole
Happy Holiday / The Holiday Season - Andy Williams
Have a Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives
(There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays - Perry Como
I'll be Home for Christmas - Frank Sinatra
It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas - Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year - Andy Williams
Joy to the World - Traditional
Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow - Dean Martin
Mele Kalikimaka - Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters
O Holy Night - Traditional
O, Come All Ye Faithful - Traditional
O, Little Town of Bethlehem - Traditional
Santa Claus is Comin' to Town - Perry Como
Silent Night - Traditional
When a Child is Born - Johnny Mathis
White Christmas - Bing Crosby
Winter Wonderland - Perry Como Read More

Biography

Matthew has versatile experience as a live performer having worked with trio and quartet ensembles through to big band configurations.
His musical CV includes two tours, a year residence with a Midlands based Big Band and many private and public performances with backing tracks.
Matthew is equally at home performing with backing tracks or live musicians and has a wealth of both pre-recorded backings and printed charts readily available.
In November 2017, Matthew completed his second tour, backed by live quartet accompaniment. This particular tour was performed in duo with his dear fri ... end and fellow vocalist, John Walton; and funded by Arts Council England.
Matthew has also recorded a number of original songs written by another dear friend, Lamar Pecorino - a musician and songwriter from Austin, Texas, USA. Matthew’s first album “Dancing With You” takes its name from one of Lamar’s compositions, which is the title track.
Whether you are looking for a concert performance, background music or anything in between, Matthew will be glad to accommodate your requirements. Read More

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Experience

Matthew has 10 years experience as a vocalist

Previous Clients

Age UK
Royal British Legion
Sinatra Music Society
Star & Garter Homes
Stroke Association
Sunrise Senior Living

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Grand Opening Party Hanukkah Celebration HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception

Meet the Act

The Long And Short Of It...
For as long as I can remember I've had a passion for music. I fondly recall spending many a summer's holiday preparing audio cassette compilations for trips out in the car, or on foot with my Walkman in hand.
I was born and raised in Shirley, a suburb of Solihull, here in the UK; and I've been very thankful for a good grounding and start in life - we've always been a close family. Here in Shirley, we have a nice mix combining the hustle and bustle of city life with little gestures that nod to the countryside. It's changed quite a lot since my childhood, but no ... t too much.
When asked where I'm from, I usually refer to myself as from "Birmingham, UK" - this, more so to my friends across the Atlantic; for two reasons... first and foremost, I consider myself a proud "Brummie" and secondly... we have several places called Shirley here in the UK... apart from our own, we have one's in both Derbyshire and Southampton. Nevertheless, my reference to Birmingham is certainly true; we're well connected to the city centre by train, bus or even a good walk.
My earliest passion for popular music almost certainly dates back to my love for cartoons - particularly those of the Hanna Barbera and Warner Brothers variety - all with vibrant colours, slapstick comedy and of course, wonderful underscores; many of which were associated with movie musicals of the era. Tom & Jerry scores for example would very often overlap or "tease" a few bars of a popular song of the era. On several occasions, they were cleverly synchronized to classical music... another passion of mine.
Instruments wise, I've had flirtations with piano, guitar, double bass and even tuba for a short while... I was always tall for my age, so just imagine me walking around with a tuba! A beautiful instrument though... but then what instrument isn't?
Singing was my biggest passion. I enjoyed singing at any and every opportunity (some things never change!). I feel it lifts the soul and clears the mind... a great stress release too. I was in the school choir as a junior and did get the chance to perform a solo once at a Harvest Festival (our similar equivalent to Thanksgiving in the USA and Canada). The voice was a lot higher up the register back then, as one might imagine for a 10 or 11 year old! My singing voice now is very much a baritone... but I can still get "up there" so to speak.
Stylistically, my vocal approach is inspired by the Perry Como school of music; but I aim to develop my own style as best I can. After all, as Perry himself once said "...there's no such a thing as a second somebody... you want to be a first whoever you are..." Personally and professionally, I couldn't have asked for a better teacher than Mr. Como.
Acting is another area I enjoyed exploring as a junior. I belonged to a Saturday morning drama class for a number of years, during which we did numerous themed plays. I also played several bit roles in a musical stage production of "The Card" which began life as a short comedic novel written by Arnold Bennett and was later adapted for film.
My professional background is within the media industry, having worked as a freelance media producer - specializing in radio production and digital media. Since then, I've become a singer, have made a number of recordings and have performed in many cities throughout the UK including Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Lincoln, Liverpool and York. Read More

Virtual Services Offer

Song Dedication Video Message

Matthew can record a special personalised video and song dedication for your loved one, friend or event. The song can be performed with or without backing track as required/desired for £25 for a 5-minute video.