Sleeve Notes: It is quite fashionable, in certain circles, to look down a long and highly patronizing nose at Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, to dismiss his music as overblown and over-emotional, and in general to rank his creative genius low down … 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
The name Longines may be familiar to some as a famous watch manufacturer. This series of recordings by the Longines Symphonette Recording Society was an early form of product placement based on the esteem with which the watches were regarded. … Continued
Label: Decca NX 277 1968 1960s Covers
Label: Decca NX 141 1968 1960s Covers
Sleeve Notes: Side One The Merry Wives of Windsor: Overture Nicolai The Vienna State Opera Orchestra conducted by Josef Leo Gruber. It is appropriate that you should hear The Merry Wives of Windsor Overture played by the Vienna State Opera … Continued
Sleeve Notes: In many ways a disturbing cover. What exactly are the women doing? Surely not a reaction to the three “tough-fisted” Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem? As the sleeve notes inform us, “Here they are, four tough-fisted, gentle-hearted Irish … Continued
Sleeve Notes: The dramatic photo of Ray conducting was taken as he was working with the Singers at the recording sessions of this album. “The interpretations and performances of these contemporary songs by the Singers are certainly some of the … Continued