England’s Greatest – Various Artists
Label: Decca ND 431 1969 1960s Covers
Ronnie Aldrich – The Magnificent Pianos of
Sleeve Notes: No single team in Decca Records’ “phase 4” Stereo Line works harder at making records than does the “Aldrich Group” which, of course, includes the Pianist-Arranger-Conductor, Mr. Aldrich; Producers Hugh Mendl and Mark White; and Engineer Arthur “Butch” … Continued
John McLeod Presents – A String Bag of Bones
Sleeve Notes: Meet John MacLeod’s String Bag of Bones, an odd title for a new musical idea but one that makes sense when John explains : “It’s basically strings and trombones with one solo instrument, which can be virtually anything. … Continued
Annabelle Lee, Bill Maynard, Davilia David, Roy Kean, John O’Flynn, Betty Gilmore, Jean Wren – Old Tyme Music Hall
Sleeve Notes: At a time when television fame seems to have become something of a universal yardstick for measuring success, it’s refreshing to find an area of show business that doesn’t depend upon big names for its success and popularity. … Continued
Roger Williams – I’ll Remember You
Sleeve Notes: Theme From “Zorba The Greek”, Dulcinea, A Taste Of Honey, Yesterday, A Lover’s Concerto, Lara’s Theme From “Dr, Zhivago”, The Sound Of Music, Ebb Tide, The Laura Lou, More, This Is My Prayer, I’ll Remember You Label: London … Continued
The Mike Sammes Singers – Somewhere My Love
Sleeve Notes: I think it true to say that everyone associated with the world of show business, and particularly with the recording industry, was delighted when the Mike Sammes Singers scored a chart success with the haunting “Somewhere My Love’ … Continued
Ronnie Aldrich and His Two Pianos – Destination Love
My Cherie Amour, Aquarius, Midnight Cowboy, Classical Gas, Quentin’s Theme, Wichita Lineman, Baby I Love You, The Windmills Of Your Mind, Theme From In The Dark, Love Me Tonight, Theme From Romeo And Juliet, Good Morning Starshine Label: Decca Phase … Continued
Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra – Blooming Hits
Sleeve Notes: Paul Mauriat is an original, a young master, filling his musical masterpieces with a kaleidoscope of amazing sound variety. It is one thing to take an evergreen and shape it into a slick modern arrangement. But it is … Continued
The Stylistics – Thank You Baby
Sleeve Notes: Thank You Baby FeaturingCan’t Give You Anything (But My Love)What Goes Around Comes Around Featuring I’d Rather Be Hurt By You (Than Be Loved By Somebody Else)Disco Baby Tears And SouvenirsA Honky Tonk CafeI’m Gonna WinStaySing Baby Sing … Continued
Golden Operettas Favourites – Various Artists
Sleeve Notes: It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when that delightfully frivolous, melodic genre of operetta first blossomed as an offshoot of the great opera tradition. When, indeed, is an opera not an operetta—or vice versa? If pure entertainment value … Continued