Lou Whiteson Orchestra – Great Ballet Music
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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840- 1893) Incredible though it may now seem, both “Swan Lake” and ‘The Nutcracker” ballets were failures when first presented.
Label: Chevron CHVL 116
Together – Various Artists
One from the fascinating canon of K-Tel products. This article ably showcases its strange but illustrious past.
Sleeve Notes:
Leo Sayer, I Can’t Stop Loving You; Three Degrees, Woman In Love; Stevie Wonder, You Are The Sunshine Of My Love; O.C. Smith, Together; Nilsson, All I Think About Is You; Gladys Knight, We Don’t Make Each Other Laugh Anymore; Alan Price, Just For You; Liner, You And Me; John Miles, Music; Roberta Flack, First Time Ever I Saw Your Face; Elton John, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me; Justin Hayward, Forever Autumn; Ian Matthews, A Fool Like You; Chris Rea, A Raincoat And A Rose; Heatwave, Always And Forever; Sutherland Bros., Easy Come, Easy Go; L.S.O., God Only Knows; Diana Ross, Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To)
Label: K-Tel NE 1053
The Hamilton Pop Orchestra – Strings and Things
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The Sound of Strings, Violins, Violas, Cellos and Double Basses, a musical combination second to none. Add a few more musical voices and we have ‘The Hamilton Pop Orchestra’, an ensemble formed of some of the best names in the business.
Label: Chevron CHVL 131
Top of the Pops Best of ’79
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Yes, it’s the BEST OF “TOP OF THE POPS” 1979;
Gather round all you pop fans and listen!
The Top of the Poppers are putting on their best show to date, they bring you their very own versions of all the number one sounds from 1979. The very best from the past year covering a host of musical tastes. In this collection, there’s more than just No. 1 sounds to “hit” you between the eyeballs – wait ‘til you see our Top of the Pops 34” x 23” calendar, and she’s got 365 dates in 1980, all FREE for you!
So pop fans – wait no more – our own Top of the Poppers jerk, disco, bop and ballad their way through your favourite No. 1 chart sounds of 1979.
Gather one round on your turntable and you’ll be pleased Pickwick Pop the Tops so all the hits will hit…
Label: Hallmark SHM 3016
Together – Various Artists
Featuring Leo Sayer, Three Degrees, Stevie Wonder, O.C. Smith, Nilsson, Gladys Knight, Alan Price, Liner, John Mile, Roberta Flack, Elton John, Justin Hayward, Ian Matthews, Chris Rea, Heatwave, Sutherland Bros., L.S.O., Diana Ross
Label: K-Tel NE 1053
Carnaval Disco Banda – Os Embalos Do Carnaval
Sleeve Notes:
Não Existe Pecado Ao Sul Do Equador, Night Fever, Macho Man, Dancin’ Days, Perigosa, San Francisco, I Love America, O Rapé, Tempo De Estio, Hino Do Flamengo, Star Wars Theme, Quem É Ele, Sossego, You Make Me Feel Might Real, Jeitinho Carinhoso “Melô Da Bochecha”, Meu Fogo Vai Queimar Você, Sun Is Here
Sun Is Here, Automatic Lover, A Felicidade Bate A Sua Porta, A Lesma Lerda, Rivers Of Babylon, A Fim De Voltar, Guaraná Brahma, Cara De Pau, Everybody Dance, Eu Quero Apenas, Hino S.C. Corinthians Paulista, Scotch Machine, Pra Cima, Pra Baixo, Zodiacs, Pertinho De Você, Goooool Brasil!, Pra Frente Brasil
Label: CID 4057
The Mauna Malahini Islanders – Hawaiian Paradise
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The music inspired by the Pacific Islands, is surely one of the most nostalgic of sounds. A few bars and we can see in our minds eye, golden sands, palm trees, blue seas and bluer skies and to complete the scene, a gently smouldering volcano.
This musical chemistry is strange, in that many of us never have and probably never will visit these enchanted isles, but we know just what ought to be there. Perhaps it’s for the best as since Hawaii became part of the United States it has become one of the most popular vacation locales. And which armchair beachcomber wants his islands full of hotels, cars, neon signs and tourists? Certainly not this one!
So just close your eyes and let The Mauna Malahini Islanders use their brilliant musicianship to transport you back to those marvellously magical islands. Aloha!
D. ERSKINE
Label: Chevron CHVL 125
Hits Machine Unlimited – Hits of Boney M
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During 1978 Boney M made their mark on the pop music charts with such songs as Rivers of Babylon, Brown Girl In The Ring and Rasputin. On this record, Hits Machine Unlimited pay their tribute to this super-group by performing twelve of their songs in the manner that Boney M themselves have made famous.
Label: Chevron CHVL 104
Sounds Sentimental – Various Artists
The various artists include Mantovani, Cyril Stapleton, Frank Chacksfield and Roland Shaw. Stalwarts of the easy listening, middle of the road music scene.
Label: Decca MOR 26
Cover photography: Syndication International
The Players Association – Turn The Music Up!
Precisely what the cover model of this release is doing is hard to establish. My best guess is that, having spent the previous 30 minutes scrubbing the floor to a mirror-like sheen (look at that reflection!), she has just realised the folly of not adopting the correct posture when kneeling and cleaning. The result is intense pain particularly in the lumbar region. I think there’s a lesson for everyone there. Thank you Vanguard Records, The Players Association and cover photographer Frank Kolleogy.
Label: Vanguard – VSL 5011