Wartime has changed so much of Connie's life and given her a certain sense of freedom, but it also brings challenges. An exciting life with a famous band, perhaps a career in America, far from the bombs and destruction of her beloved London?



The dance halls and clubs in the West End bring many temptations, but her heart is with Harry in Egypt—or is it? Music is in her soul, and she must finally decide whether to sign the contract to record with Ambrose's band as the North London Nightingale.



A young band in the seventies, happy with their day jobs and weekend gigs, until a chance meeting with a shamed member of a once-famous band alters their outlook; maybe they could make the 'big time' and fulfil the dreams of at least some of them.



Music weaves through all their lives and the lyrics echo life as they experience the dramas, triumphs and tragedies of life in the music industry.