Hans Carste was a well respected German conductor and composer. Viewers of the most watched TV News show on German TV are probably unaware that the theme tune was written by him and has remained the theme tune over decades … Continued
‘Another “Sounds Like…” record, this time sounding like Ray Conniff. The sleeve notes read, “We make no apologies for copying the style of Ray Conniff, for we know the success he enjoys.” In other words, since Ray has made a … Continued
Sleeve notes: Such was the enthusiasm with which Ena Baga’s first Hallmark album (CHM601) has been received that further albums were inevitable. This is the first of these albums. Ena, one of four musical sisters, was giving public performances as … Continued
Easy Listening. Not to be confused with music that is hard to listen to. This record features some of the giants of the easy listening world including James Last and Bert Kaempfert who open sides 1 and 2 respectively. Label: … Continued
Sleeve Notes: I suppose the way most people recognise the name of the Mike Sammes Singers these days is via the captions that roll up at the end of a good many television shows to confirm the fact that we … Continued
“Military justice is to justice what military music is to music” – Groucho Marx Hits on Parade is an album which incorporates a wide variety of popular tunes. Each has a well defined, bouncy rhythm and lends itself to a … Continued
Another in a long line of recordings released by DL Miller, this one under the “Damil” brand. Sleeve Notes: The sound of Tijuana is the sound of sunshine music that is gay, lively and filled with the kind of happiness … Continued
Sleeve Notes: The soft, romantic playing of Stan Freeman, enhanced by the full impact of total stereo sound, achieving a perfect musical atmosphere, sends one gently drifting into a world of dreams. His playing is direct and straight-forward and his … Continued
Sleeve Notes: Most of you reading this already know the instantly identifiable sound that is Ray Conniff. You are familiar with the Conniff mystique and arc going to buy this record no matter what it says here on the back … Continued
Label: MFP 1427 1970 1970s Covers