Matthew Long

Matthew Long certainly is the man with the Golden Voice, he adds a touch of class with his effortless renditions from that classic era. Matthew was influenced musically by his grandparents’ record collection during his childhood, developing an encyclopaedic knowledge of music and an extensive record collection.  

In 2012, the Solihull-born entertainer embarked on his solo singing career, recording his first single ‘Dancing with You’ written by Texas-based musicians, Lamar and Sabrina Pecorino. In 2014, he performed a successful concert in his hometown of Shirley, backed by a trio of Midlands based musicians. The following year, Matthew presented his first four-date concert tour celebrating the music of “The Great Crooners” including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole and Matt Monro.

In 2018, Matthew performed a British tour with close friend and colleague, John Walton. The show ‘Two Crooners and an Age Gap’ is a musical hybrid combining popular standards and dramatized dialogue – aimed to highlight and discourage stereotypes of both age and youth. The tour, which was funded by the Arts Council England and the National Lottery, consisted of performances for Age UK centres at twelve venues in England.

Matthew can provide himself as a one-man show performing to backing tracks, or with live accompaniment from a pianist to a big band or Jazz Quartet: Piano, Bass, Drums and Saxophone/Clarinet - specialising in popular vocal standards in the Jazz, Swing and easy listening styles. 

A perfect choice for drinks receptions, dinner dances, corporate events, weddings & private parties, he certainly adds a sophisticated ambience to any setting. Matthew specialises in songs made famous by the great crooners including Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin and many others, he has an extensive repertoire to choose from.

Show Options

1 x 60 mins

2 x 50 mins 

Media

Matthew Long gave an exceptional performance at our West Midlands Life After Stroke Awards event in November. His vocals are exceptionally good, and the music suited our event perfectly with such a range of guests in the audience. He will bring some style, sophistication and toe tapping entertainment to any event - Tony Banks Event Manager, Stroke Association 


Absolutely fabulous performance. One resident told me “Pitch perfect, thoroughly enjoyable”. We’d have him back in a heartbeat to perform at any time - Annette The Royal Star & Garter Home - Solihull 


We had the pleasure of Matthew performing for us on Saturday 25th January. What a fantastic show he put on for us. The crowd were singing along and the atmosphere was buzzing. A good mix of songs to suit all ages. A true professional, Matthew gave his ore! The ease with which he sings is just wonderful, he is a very talented young man, who deserves to go far. Thank you Matthew we hope to see you again - Caroline Harris Rubery Royal British Legion 


Just a quick e-mail to provide feed back on our celebration last night 9th March. Matthew was absolutely great went down a storm all guests throughly enjoyed (even the kids). Please thank Matthew very much. I would have pleasure in both recommending and booking him again - Elaine Davies


 Matthew was great on Saturday night. Lots of compliments about him. I did thank him and of course I shall also recommend him through you to others - David - Donor family network 


 

 

Crooners

  • 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

Country

  • Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus
  • Dance The Night Away – The Mavericks
  • Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue – Crystal Gayle
  • Funny How Time Slips Away – Willie Nelson
  • Gambler, The – Kenny Rogers
  • Gentle On My Mind – Glen Campbell
  • Green, Green Grass Of Home – Tom Jones
  • I Fall To Pieces – Jim Reeves / Patsy Cline
  • King Of The Road – Roger Miller
  • Let Your Love Flow – The Bellamy Brothers
  • Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again) – Waylon Jennings
  • Lucille - Kenny Rogers
  • Oh, Lonesome Me – Don Gibson
  • Rhinestone Cowboy – Glen Campbell
  • Ring Of Fire – Johnny Cash
  • Sea Of Heartbreak – Don Gibson
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
  • True Grit – Glen Campbell
  • Welcome To My World – Jim Reeves
  • Wichita Lineman – Glen Campbell

Rock ‘n’ Roll

  • All I Have To Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers
  • Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino
  • Da Doo Ron Ron – The Crystals
  • Do You Love Me – The Contours
  • Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis
  • Heartbeat – Buddy Holly
  • Hippy Hippy Shake – The Swingin’ Blue Jeans
  • Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
  • I Like It – Gerry and The Pacemakers
  • It’s Now Or Never – Elvis Presley
  • Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
  • Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
  • Juke Box Baby – Perry Como
  • Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker
  • Love Makes The World Go ‘Round – Perry Como
  • Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson
  • Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley and His Comets
  • That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly
  • Tutti Frutti – Little Richard
  • You’re Following Me – Perry Como

Soul & Motown

  • Being With You – Smokey Robinson
  • Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundation
  • For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
  • Give Me The Night – George Benson
  • Hold Back The Night – The Trammps
  • I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
  • I Just Called To Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
  • Just The Way You Are – Barry White
  • Love Really Hurts Without You – Billy Ocean
  • Lovely Day – Bill Withers
  • My Cherie Amour – Stevie Wonder
  • My Girl – The Temptations
  • Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
  • Never, Never Gonna Give You Up – Barry White
  • Saturday Night At The Movies – The Drifters
  • Save The Last Dance For Me – The Drifters
  • Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours – Stevie Wonder
  • Stand By Me – Ben E. King
  • The First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White
  • The Great Pretender – The Platters
  • The Tears Of A Clown – Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
  • Twistin’ The Night Away – Sam Cooke
  • Up On The Roof – The Drifters
  • We Are Family – Sister Sledge
  • When She Was My Girl – The Four Tops
  • Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yester-Day – Stevie Wonder

Christmas Songs

  • 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