Sylvia – Y Viva España
Sleeve Notes: The first track on this dynamic L.P. will bring back the memories (for many of us) of a warm summer’s evening spent dancing the night away on the patio of a Spanish hotel — many continentals have said … Continued
The Midnight Sound 0f Paul Mauriat
Sleeve Notes: Love Story, Feelings, If You Leave Me Now, Speak Softly Love, Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love), Petite Melodie, Don’t Give Up On Us Baby, Somewhere My Love, When I Need You, Don’t Cry For Me , … Continued
Top of the Pops Vol. 64
Sleeve Notes: The room was semi-darkness and through the grey haze of cigarette smoke, the vague shapes of people could be made out, some lounging against walls, others draped over odd bits of furniture. The somewhat subdued hum of voices, … Continued
Top of the Pops Vol. 59
Sleeve Notes: This album is really ‘Top of the Pops’ it contains all those funky, laid-back numbers that are sailing high in the G.B. charts – How do we do it ?? – you may wonder! Well, Pickwick have a … Continued
Bert Kaempfert – Safari Swings Again
That’s Bert Kaempfert on the back cover in all his magisterial fineness, running the show, producing, arranging, making the teas. Like all pragmatists Bert thought better of pasting a large image of himself on the front cover. He knew the … Continued
Klaus Wunderlich and his New Pop Organ Sound – Pops 6
Label: Telefunken 6.23068 1977 1970s Covers
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra – Sheherezade
Sleeve Notes: No composer has found greater inspiration in fairy-tales or legends containing a strong element of magic than Rimsky-Korsakov. Most of his 15 operas are based on such subjects, which gave him great scope for the colourful treatment of … Continued
Sunday Night Variety Special 8
Sleeve Notes: Whatever the composition of the week’s television schedules, at the weekend viewers expect something in the way of a major variety show a large-scale star-studded hour of singing, dancing and comedy as the high spot of the week. … Continued
International Gold
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