It's All Happening

Right, let's get the take.

Stand by for take, here we go.

Got a pen, love?

Yeah, sure.

- Roll tapes. - On.

Okay, we're running.

Johnny De Little, Wind in the Rain, take one.

One two three, two.

Right, vocal.

Cut it, fellas, cut it.

Sorry, John.

It's just nerves, JB, happens to the best of them.

- Reloading tapes. - All right.

What's with you, then?

I feel such a berk out here on my own, man.

Well, you was marvellous at rehearsal.

Yeah, but every time that little red light is on, I freeze

Well, there's no need to, here, come here.

All you gotta do is relax.

Look.

Forget about the people watching you,

forget about the red light, just sing into the mic, right?

I mean, sing to the wall or Mrs. Hackenschmidt who buys

the record, anyone you like.

Look, the rhythm, that's all you wanna worry about,

listen to it, you feel it, right, just like I showed you.

Cut it.

Well, and how did you like it, Mr. Magdeburg?

Well, you know, it's an extraordinary thing.

I put my hat down here five minutes ago

and it's vanished.

Oh, I put it up here, sir, so that it wouldn't get

trodden on.

What, who trod on it?

Oh, no one sir, I put it there

so that it wouldn't get trodden on.

Oh, very thoughtful of you.

My wife hates this hat, but I tell her that it's comfortable

and I tend to wear it until it falls apart.

That's very stylish.

Mmm, like a hat, you know, never feel dressed

without one.

Well, of course, JB, you must realise,

you know that is the boy's first disc.

I mean, 10 days ago he was still working in a garage.

You can't expect him to hit straight away.

I don't agree at all, I think he has great talent.

As a matter of fact, I think he's going to be something

rather big, where did you find him?

- Where? - Mmhmm.

In a pub, we found him in a pub.

Nice, light tone, infectious, the kids will go for him.

- Agreed. - What's the time?

It's half past five, Mr. Magdeburg.

Of course, JB, the moment I spotted the boy

I knew that he'd got what we're always looking for,

that indefinable something, I think he'll be

a very, very big performer.

What's his name?

Johnny De Little.

Excuse me, De Little, Johnny De Little.

Well, I've got a board meeting at six

about the new studio, drive over with me

and we'll discuss exploitation.

I have a feeling about this boy.

Aha, the young hopeful.

Johnny, this is Mr. JB Magdeburg, our managing director.

You should be very grateful to Mr. Catlin here, my boy.

To his faith you owe your good fortune.

Of course, but.

Yes, well good luck, my boy, sing from the soul

and do give a little credit.

I'll do my best.

Mmhmm.

What ho, who's this?

I'm...

He works for KLO, like everyone else around here.

One of the chief difficulties, JB, at A and R level

is to find young executives with anything approaching flair.

Why that no good jumped up two faced con man.

Why didn't you speak up, you found Johnny.

- That's right. - Look, if he feels...

Waiting to see which way JB jumped

and then claiming all the credit.

Oh, I'd like to have seen him if JB had hated the boy.

All right, love, that's enough.

Look, I know you don't like Max, but I do owe him a lot,

don't I? - Oh, rubbish.

Johnny.

Every success he's had, you brought to him.

I started here as a tea boy earning 22 bob a week

and glad to get it. - So?

So I owe Max a lot for making me his assistant.

I mean, I get a decent wage and I've got all the freedom

I want, haven't I?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

Billy, could I have a word with you?

- Yeah, all right. - I'll get my coat

and see you in the car later.

Oh, and could you get those tapes off me desk?

'Course.

What's bothering you, then?

I hate like hell to do this, Billy,

but could you let me have another couple of quid?

Oh, is that all, I thought it was serious.

Just the rent and stuff, you know.

Yeah, well, we call it an advance on royalties, then, eh?

I'm really grateful, you know that?

Ah, what's money?

No, I mean, for pushing me, I mean,

she's right, you know, it was you all along.

Yeah, well, we'll look around tomorrow

for another number then, eh?

Yeah, that was marvellous today, it was real poster.

Sorry!

Okay, how much this time?

Oh, he'll pay it back.

Really, how 'bout all the ones that didn't?

It's very tough for these kids, you know, Julie,

I mean, if they believe in themselves,

they gotta take risks.

Shoulda seen old Johnny today,

the way his knees were shaking before that take.

I suppose if it's the difference between

living your life on a factory bench or being a somebody,

it really must be worth it.

I put me foot in it again?

No, come on, let's go.

Oh, Billy, really.

And what happened with Miss Thingamajig, you know?

Oh, I had to get rid of her.

Oh, I'll see if my mother's maid can help if you like.

No, that's all right, love, I can manage thanks.

Oh, I see, can't even afford a cleaning woman

twice a week, now, I don't know what you do with your money.

Well, there are better things to do with it, you know?

Hey, I hadn't seen this before, is it new?

Are these your parents?

I got that frame in Portbella Road, you know.

She's got a nice face,

couldn't we go and see her sometime?

Couldn't we? - What?

Go and see them sometime?

Yeah, sure, hey, is this trip still on tomorrow?

Yes, Maureen phoned this morning.

Oh, love, we've got to sing for our supper, I'm afraid.

I told you'd mend her hifi for her.

Oh, you did, did you?

Well, you will, won't you?

Well, I've got to take a bit of persuading, you know.

Come here, then.

- Mmm. - Persuaded?

Mmm, yeah.

Sorry.

I've been going on at you all day haven't I,

about Max and the parents and the money and.

Oh, that's all right, at least you care.

Yes, I do, I do.

It's just that I don't understand how you let people

trample all over you and why you're so ill at ease

with people and that you're always coming out with all...

Good heavens, did you fall asleep here last night?

I happen to have been in this office

since seven o'clock.

I've already spoken to New York and Ram twice.

You must have a very loud voice.

The phones aren't switched through yet.

And I can do without the funny dialogue this morning.

Oh, feeling a bit liverish, darling?

I'll give you some coffee.

I have told you not so much of the darling in the office.

Oh, beg your pardon, Mr. Catlin.

Now don't start, Delia, I have a position to uphold here.

I mean, you know how it is, you start people talking

and the next thing my authority is entirely undermined.

The office is the office and let's keep it that way.

Until the next wet afternoon?

Until always.

Look, Delia, you are an extremely able bodied,

you are an extremely able secretary

but you are not irreplaceable.

No, I had noticed that, Mr. Catlin.

Good, well, get Billy Bowles in here right away,

would you, oh, and put a line through, darling,

I want to speak to Val Parnell about Sunday night

at the Palladium.

Yes sir, if you would just, thank you.

Hello, Billy not in yet?

Hello, no, shouldn't be a minute, though.

Oh, Max wants to have a word with him.

Okay, I'll tell him.

By the way.