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Music lover George Smith liked nothing more than listening to Liberace
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Music lover George Smith liked nothing more than listening to Liberace
Music lover George Smith liked nothing more than listening to Liberace and Fats Waller tickling the ivories.
And after months of hard work, he had a piano which could play their music by itself, after he restored an 18-year-old pianola.
The 52-year-old warehouseman from Stanley became interested in pianolas after seeing them in a black-and-white film from the 1920s.
The self-playing pianos worked by inserting perforated music sheets.
George tracked down an American-made secondhand pianola, bought it for £ 200, stripped it down and set about restoring it.
He said: " I had to send away for all the materials and bought a book on pianolas.
" I did all the work myself although I have never restored anything in my life.
" It was in a very bad way when I got it and it wouldn t work."
26/02/84
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Music lover George Smith's passion for the piano knew no bounds. His love for the enchanting melodies of Liberace and Fats Waller led him on a remarkable journey to restore an 18-year-old pianola, transforming it into a magical self-playing instrument. Captivated by their charm in an old black-and-white film from the 1920s, George became determined to bring this vintage marvel back to life. After tirelessly searching, he finally found an American-made secondhand pianola and embarked on his restoration project. With sheer determination and armed with a book on pianolas, George stripped down the worn-out instrument and began breathing new life into its weary keys. Despite having never restored anything before, he fearlessly took on the challenge. The road was not easy; the pianola was in dire condition when it first arrived at his doorstep. Undeterred by setbacks, George persevered through countless hours of hard work and meticulous attention to detail until every note resonated beautifully once again. Now proudly standing in his home, this resurrected masterpiece plays the timeless tunes that brought joy to George's heart. As he sits beside it, basking in its harmonious melodies, memories of Liberace and Fats Waller come alive once more. George Smith's dedication has ensured that these musical legends will forever grace his humble abode as they tickle the ivories together.
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