1960s

Annie Get Your Gun

Annie Get Your Gun

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“Magnificently produced, high fidelity records presenting the very finest in classics, show, popular, jazz music and vocals.”

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Annie Get Your Gun

Label: Allegro ALL 774

1965 1960s Covers

Alex Stordahl and His Orchestra - Magic Islands Revisited

Alex Stordahl and His Orchestra – Magic Islands Revisited

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New York born And Stordahl is one of the most distinguished musical personalities in motion pictures, television and radio.

Primarily self-taught, Mr. Stordahl went from Staten Island’s Port Richmond High School to a famous resort, where he joined Bert Block’s band. He remained with Block for three years.

Today, with close associations with some of America’s greatest musical names, Mr. Stordahl is one of the most accomplished and sought-after conductors in practically every medium of entertainment.

About The Music
This album is a musical visit (return visit, actually) to the Magic Islands.

We have tried, through spontaneously authentic and sensitive arrangements, the superb orchestral artistry of Axel Stordahl, and one of the most successful exploitations of High Fidelity to date, to bring the Magic Islands to you in all their lavish splendour.

Here is music that represents the enchantment of today’s Hawaii, while at the same time reflecting on a history rich in tribal tradition, the unprecedented courage of ancient warriors, and the Hawaiian’s natural instinct for harmony and rhythm.

In order that your musical “stay” in the Magic Islands is uninterrupted, and the delightful mood free of distractions, the talents of the Gene Rains Group – bright young natives of Oahu – beautifully bridge Mr. Stordahl’s beautiful interpretations.

We like to think we have, in so doing, created something more than an outstanding musical performance. We think you might find in “The Magic Islands Revisited” an almost tangible experience.

Alex Stordahl and His Orchestra - Magic Islands Revisited

Label: Ace of Hearts AH 134

1967 1960s Covers

Dance Date - Various Artists

Dance Date – Various Artists

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They’re young, very much in love and they’re all set for their first dance date together. Yes, a real swinging evening lies ahead. In terms of money it will cost them little, but they’ll derive more pleasure from this evening than they would from an expensive night out at the most exclusive night club.

So off they go, with their eyes sparkling and their feet a-tapping. At the dance hall, the band is really letting rip, with rock ‘n’ roll, the Latin-American beat of the Cha Cha, the soft, soothing strains of the waltz (to allow them to get their breath back after that hectic rock number). And then the dance that Mum and Dad did some 25 years ago but which they now claim as their own, yes—the Charleston. All too soon, the night is over, and two tired but very happy and starry eyed teenagers make their way home. Yes, the night is over for them—until the next time; for you the night can go on indefinitely, because on this LP is every dance that you can want. 16 titles in fact and you can have a DANCE DATE every night. Happy dancing.

Dance Date - Various Artists

Label: Embassey WLP 6019

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