Willard Ford Sings Swing

» Profile

Willard Ford is an experienced cabaret performer who has performed all over the UK and abroad pleasing audiences with his renditions of the classic songs made famous by the "Rat Pack" of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr as well as Nat King Cole and Britain's own Matt Monro.

He uses state of the art PA equipment and lighting and is able to provide background/disco music to complete your event , if required.

His show can comprise a single "high impact" swing set, or 2 shorter sets of classics from the swing era. Willard's swing show provides great entertainment for Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries or any other occasion that requires something a bit special!

» Song List

• Let There Be Love
• Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
• On The Street Where You Live
• Portrait Of My Love
• It Was A Very Good Year
• Walk Away
• Smile
• Strangers In The Night
• When I Fall In Love
• Somewhere
• I Can’t Get Used To Losing You
• The Impossible Dream
• Three Coins In A Fountain
• Who Can I Turn To?
• What A Wonderful World
• I Left My Heart In San Fransisco
• That's Amore
• Ain’t That A Kick In The Head
• Fly Me To The Moon
• Mack The Knife
• The Lady Is A Tramp
• Come Fly With Me
• Witchcraft
• Do Nothing ‘til You Hear From Me
• I’ve Got You Under My Skin
• High Hopes
• Tender Trap
• Straighten Up And Fly Right
• Mr Bojangles
• Let’s Face The Music
• Softly As I Leave You
• I’ve Gotta Be Me
• Something Stupid
• Things
• I Get A Kick Out Of You
• Beyond The Sea
• That’s Life
• You Make Me Feel So Young
• For Once In My Life
• Young At Heart
• My Way
• New York, New York

» Previous Clients

• Grosvenor Casino, Hove
• Jury's Inn Hotel, Milton Keynes
• Abbey Hotel, Gt Malvern
• Bicester Golf And Country Club
• Woodlands Country Hotel, Burnham On Sea
• The Mill At Gordleton, Lymington
• Cheltenham Regency Hotel

» Testimonials

I wanted to drop you a line to say a huge thank you for making my 50th birthday party one of the best evenings of my life. Your whole act and the sets you perform are first class. All my guests enjoyed themselves immensely, never have I seen so many people of all different ages up dancing. Once again thanks for a fantastic night.

- Richard

I just wanted to say a HUGE thanks for Saturday night.
Everyone had a fabulous time, and you were the main reason.
Thanks again, and hope to see you again. Regards

- Emma Dar Lighting

Hi Willard,
Thanks for a great night last night at The Old Bengal in
Beaconsfield. We all really enjoyed the evening and judging by the
atmosphere so did everyone else in the restaurant. It really was a
great night, well done and thanks again. I hope we see you again
somewhere soon. All the best.

- Pete

Just a quick email to thank you for the part you played in the
entertainment at our wedding on 1st August at the Hotel Miramar.
Everyone agreed that it was the icing on the cake, and you made our day all the more memorable.
Thank you

- Martin and Liz

Dear Willard,
Just a note to say a big thank you for all you did on Saturday to make my Mums 60th party even more special! Everybody I spoke to thought you were fabulous and I personally think you are a lovely person and will definitely recommend you, All the best

- Sarah Collins and Family

Hi Willard
I just wanted to say a HUGE thanks for Saturday night.
Everyone had a fabulous time, and you were the main reason.
Thanks again, and hope to see you again. Regards

- Emma Dar Lighting

» Set Format

Willard Ford Offers;

1 x 60 Minute set

OR

1 x 75 Minute set

OR

2 x 45 Minute Sets

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