Sleeve Notes: As Frank Sinatra used to sing: “it’s so nice to go travelling”… and this 16-track selection gives you the opportunity to do just that, without leaving the comfort of your armchair! Here, 13 top orchestras from Britain, the … Continued
If you were wondering why the track “Banks of the Ohio” doesn’t list the writer it’s because the writers are unknown. This song – sometimes known as ‘On the Banks of the Ohio’, is what can properly be described as … Continued
Harry Stoneham probably gained most fame from his theme tune for the UK’s chat show legend Michael Parkinson. Every week his theme opened the show but few ever got to hear the full version. You can now hear it below … Continued
Raymond certainly knew how to relax. He simply sat, exuding man smells, on the pier at Blackpool and within minutes if not seconds scantily clad young women were drawn to him to like a bee to a flower. Look how … 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
Top of the Pops series splashed the cash with this release featuring as it does a gatefold design with a mild “domination” theme to titillate. the poor guy at the end of the chain appears to have previously caught his … Continued
Sleeve Notes: In bursts of enthusiasm to capture the “now” sound, musicians sometimes forget that basic musical beauty lies in the melodic line. Not necessarily in electronic magic, The artistry of Ray Conniff is the listening proof of this. The … Continued
This momentous release by The Dee Jays featured a sombre looking model on the front cover who cheered up considerably for the cassette version cover photo – see below. Sleeve Notes: When Australian based artistes decide to make it in … Continued
“Dance your ass to Salsoul Records” shouts the back of this lady’s T-shirt. Salsoul being the label set up by MFSB’s Vincent Montana Jr who produced and arranged this collection of yuletide tunes. “Salsoul” was coined to describe the fusion … Continued
You don’t have to worry about passports, customs officers or flight schedules for this journey. All you need is a good record player system, a cool drink and a cosy armchair. Mr Last and his orchestra will take care of … Continued