Sleeve Notes: Actually the only person competent enough to write these program notes for Eartha Kitt would appear to he Mr. Roget – he of Roget’s Thesaurus – or perhaps Mr. Noah Webster. But even having all the words in … 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
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
Sleeve Notes: As everyone knows My Fair Lady has had a sensational success in New York and it must surely be one of the most eagerly awaited musicals ever to come the way of the British public. it opens at … Continued
This record is a Fiona Bentley production. Fiona Bentley was a founder member of the World Record Club alongside Lord Aberdare who wrote the sleeve notes for this album. The World record Club was a membership style club producing for … Continued
Sleeve Notes: BOLERO Since 1928, when Maurice Ravel wrote Bolero, the piece has been one to stimulate discussion and argument. It has been called `hypnotic, boring’, nerve-racking and’ captivating’. Undoubtedly, it has been all of these things to different listeners. … Continued
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
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
“Here is music to titillate the emotions of those who love dangerous living (as all Arabs do), of people who consider fear of death a monstrous absurdity (as most Arabs do), of bold souls who believe in living life fully … Continued
Joe was aghast when his daughter Debbie thought the Charleston was an aircraft carrier. Sleeve Notes: Feather boas, knee-length beads, raccoon coats, vamps and sheiks, supercharged cars and illicit stills – all treat to make up the gay, mad, “Roaring … Continued