The Fabulous Sabicas – Flamenco Fantasy

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An understated cover that matches the feel of this record perfectly. Watch Sabicas in action by following the YouTube link below. Sleeve Notes: Sabicas, master of Flamenco Guitar, was born of gypsy parents in Pamplona, Spain. He was only five … Continued

Tijuana Sound of Living Brass

posted in: 1970s, 1972 | 0

Sleeve Notes: Presenting Mr. Arranger, Ray Martin, and the Living Brass in another exciting north/south, pop/traditional musical adventure through the world of sound. The colors are red and gold, muted sometimes by the oranges of twilight There’s a Kind of … Continued

Paul Weston – Music for Dreaming

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Sleeve Notes: Paul Weston’s first Capitol album was also entitled “Music for Dreaming.” Recorded a long time ago, the original album not only became an immediate best-seller, but it also introduced the brand-new concept of “Mood Music.” Here, Paul Weston … Continued

Top of the Pops Vol. 74

posted in: 1970s, 1979, totp | 0

Sleeve Notes: GAME, SET AND MATCH TO TOP OF THE POPS! Yet again, with one magnificent set, the Pickwick Top of the Poppers prove themselves to be worthy champions. Their unbeatable strategy of lobbing 16 smash hit sounds straight from … Continued

Top of the Pops Vol. 70

posted in: 1970s, 1978, totp | 0

Sleeve Notes: Ring out the old, ring in the new with Top of the Pops made specially for you 16 smash hits taken straight from the chart all beautifully sung to warm every heart. Label: Hallmark SHM 3005 1978 1970s … Continued

Top of the Pops Best of ’78

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Sleeve Notes: Well, here you have it pop-pickers it’s the one you’ve been waiting for – the very best of Top Of The Pops ’78! Seventeen of the biggest hits of the year all together on one fabulous LP specially … Continued

The George Shearing Quintet – Velvet Carpet

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Sleeve Notes: a choir of stringed instruments creates a plush velvet carpet for the wonderfully listenable shearing sound This album presents for the first time, Shearing with strings. Combining cellos, violas, and violins with the celebrated George Shearing Quintet yields … Continued

Andre Kostelanetz – For All We Know

posted in: 1970s, 1971 | 0

Sleeve Notes: Andre Kostelanetz plays to a devoted audience that is so large in its scope that it is virtually the entire population. He is the musical spokesman for the melodic majority, which includes everybody who likes a melody. His … Continued

The Tahitis – Hawaii

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Sleeve Notes: Magical oases in the endless ocean wastes. So we know the South Sea Islands from films. books and enticing travel brochures. Even the names of these islands have a magical, poetic sound: Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa. Their numbers go … Continued