George Arlt was born in 1928 in Berlin. He was one of the most prominent German orchestra leaders of the fifties and sixties. Sleeve Notes: “You are listening to well-known melodies played by George Arlt and his augmented string orchestra“: … Continued
“Sounds Like” was a popular way of exploiting an artist’s name without actually having to pay them to record (another was “Non-Stop” as in “Non-Stop Bacharach“. The name alone in many cases was enough to separate money from the record … Continued
‘Another “Sounds Like…” record, this time sounding like Ray Conniff. The sleeve notes read, “We make no apologies for copying the style of Ray Conniff, for we know the success he enjoys.” In other words, since Ray has made a … Continued
The cover tells us that the “cover girl” is Francis Dean. Nothing more is known about her but we can assume that she was hired for the day, maybe half a day, photographed, promised riches and success and who knows … Continued
Label: Allegro ALL 748 1964 1960s Covers
Sleeve Notes: In this record of great film melodies you will find a selection that will recall memories of many notable films, all made within the last decade. That’s Entertainment, a tune that has become a show Dietz business Howard … Continued
Stefania Woytowicz was a Polish soprano who made her concert debut in 1949. By 1960 she was touring North America and the rest as they say is (Polish) history. Label: Muza Polskie Nagrania XL 0099 1956 1950s Covers
Top of the Pops series splashed the cash with this release featuring as it does a gatefold design with a mild “domination” theme to titillate. the poor guy at the end of the chain appears to have previously caught his … Continued
Reader’s Digest is a publishing concern of global proportions. One of its sidelines was the compilation record box set of which this particular release was once a component. Bert Kaempfert’s records are some of the most obvious contenders for inclusion … Continued
Sleeve Notes: In bursts of enthusiasm to capture the “now” sound, musicians sometimes forget that basic musical beauty lies in the melodic line. Not necessarily in electronic magic, The artistry of Ray Conniff is the listening proof of this. The … Continued