Sweet Adelines International 75th Jubilee Commemorative Album

1977 International Convention in London

“The greatest single invasion of Americans since World War II,” noted the British press, as 5,000 Sweet Adelines and guests pack Royal Albert Hall for the 1977 International Convention. London, England (UK) and Prince Albert Hall. Quartets and choruses from North America traveling “across the pond” to compete. Cars and buses — er, trams — traffic moving along on the left-hand side of the road. Tube (subway) platforms with the admonition, “mind the gap,” cautioning patrons to use care entering the trains. Pounds and pence. Shopping at Harrod’s and Fortnum and Mason — but beware of the VAT (Value Added Tax). Advice for traveling from the U.S.: To obtain a passport for the London Convention, check your telephone book, or that of the closest larger city (near you), under “U.S. Government Offices” for a number to call for additional information and location of the office processing passports. If you do not have a valid driver’s license, then you must take someone with you who does. This person must swear to have known you for at least two years and sign a statement to authenticate your identity.

Gem City Chorus of Dayton, Ohio (USA) , directed by Jean Barford, took home their second international champion chorus title.

Royal Albert Hall, London, England (UK)

The Shondells, 1977 Queens of Harmony

1978 Persianaire Chapter (Tehran, Iran) charters with nearly 50 members, many foreign nationals. (Later disbands due to political unrest in Iran.)

1978 Tetrachords, 1978 Queens of Harmony, sing Bob Hope's theme song, Thanks For The Memories , to him at a performance.

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