Sleeve Notes: The infectious, sophisticated sound of Les Elgart and his orchestra is a natural for either those who like dancing (to The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, The Continental, for instance) or those who prefer that relaxed, reflective … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Every smash-hit musical seems to be more overwhelming that the last, yet amongst them all South Pacific is something of a phenomenon – ever since the memorable night of April 7th, 1949, when it opened at the Majestic … Continued
Sleeve Notes: The inimitable, cascading sound of the Melachrino Strings has glorified the music of many eras and many lands. In the field of mood music, no orchestra has contributed more than the Melachrino ensemble, investing already treasured melodies with … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Once, a distinguished orchestral leader, used to having scores of instruments at his command, was asked which instrument he would choose if (Desert Island Discs fashion) he was castaway with only one. The Hammond organ was his immediate … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Birthplace? Italy, of course. It takes sun-drenched land to give birth to a sun-drenched voice. Voice training? Again, Italy. Katyna Ranieri, as a wide-eyed youngster from Florence, studied operatic singing in Rome, but soon gave up the trills … Continued
Sleeve Notes: There can be few sounds more evocative of a place than the music of Hawaii. The soft, undulating melodies conjure up an image of the sun, the blue sea and the golden beaches. During his lifetime Felix Mendelssohn … Continued
Sleeve Notes: In the romantic mood of The Very Thought of You and Love Is the Thing. Nat king Cole brings his wonderfully appealing warmth to this rich program of beautiful ballads… Label: Capitol W1574 1961 1960s Covers
Sleeve Notes: 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 … Continued
Sleeve notes: Apparently it didn’t take the human race long to find out that dancing is fun! For all we know, Adam and Eve may have engaged in a primitive form of the waltz or foxtrot. But although there are … Continued
