Sleeve Notes: Henry Mancini has written music for many films. Some of these films will disappear over that ‘wide blue horizon’ into oblivion and some will linger on in the memory. Mancini’s music will long be remembered and this A … Continued
Sleeve notes: The 16 tracks played on this record once again prove how Herb Alpert brought into prominence the foot tapping music of the Mexican fiesta and which is still one of the most exciting sounds in the dancing world. … Continued
“Chacksfield”, a word that gets you looked at if shouted in public spaces. Stick to the record and its beautiful cover to avoid public humiliation. Label: Audio Fidelity Enterprises AFEMP 1010 1981 1980s Covers
Santa Claus is comin’ to town is but one track arranged by Bert Kaempfert. With a lovely Christmas cover to make you feel the Christmas spirit. Or drink it. Label: Polydor 2418 208Photograph: John ClampSleeve design: Jack Levy 1971 1970s … Continued
Post Horn Galop is a track on this record. We can each make our own minds up as to what that might actually mean. The beautiful cover might help. Label: Studio2stereo TWOX 1048Front cover photo: Colour Library International 1976 1970s … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Music of romance seems invariably to draw forth the most rapturous melodies composers can offer, and Percy Faith’s arrangements of the tunes in Exotic Strings are undeniably in keeping with their mood of moonlight, romance and rapture. Probably … Continued
Sleeve Notes: UP UNTIL NOW there have been two Pearl Baileys. A Pearl Bailey of the night clubs and a Pearl Bailey of recordings. It has been a schizophrenic performing existence. The reason for the dual personality is Pearl’s attitude … Continued
Sleeve Notes: No composer has found greater inspiration in fairy-tales or legends containing a strong element of magic than Rimsky-Korsakov. Most of his 15 operas are based on such subjects, which gave him great scope for the colourful treatment of … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Dear Friends, We recorded this Album on March 26th at Big Tom’s Studios and we really enjoyed the experience of working with top professionals. Selecting material for an Album is always a problem and we hope our choice … Continued
