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We are proud to present HITSVILLE VOL. 2, a worthy successor to the first volume in this series (available on WMD 114). This collection of today’s great hits contains the theme from the film “Love Story” – a Francis Lai composition which quickly became the most-recorded tune in two decades-together with a melodic treatment of The New Seekers’ big hit “I’d like to teach the world to sing”.
Label: Windmill Records WMD 141
For many years the land of swaying palm trees and sensuous grass skirted hula-girls has stirred the imagination of romantics all over the world.
The soothing and, oh so vibrant sound of the Hawaiian guitar, as featured here, expresses all the hopes and fantasies of people in love. On this album The Hawaiian Beach Boys present to you a selection of the most beautiful melodies from those romantic far away isles. They will take you on a journey of dreams, perhaps to a sunny future or to linger for a while with nostalgic memories.
Label: Windmill Records WMD 174
It’s been some time since a singer/songwriter emerged in Britain to reach the pinnacle of his profession and continually have smash hits. This has now been resolved by the appearance of a young Northern lad who has captured the hearts of pop fans both young and old.
It is truly amazing how this shy youngster pens melodies that are instantly recognisable yet still retain a certain originality that make GILBERT O’SULLIVAN an outstanding composer.
This record is a sincere tribute by another up and coming artist Phil Sundringham who’s not ashamed to admit that his treasured dream is to reach the stature of GILBERT O’SULLIVAN.
Label: Windmill Records WMD 187
Cover Photo: Pants and Top by Miss Levi’s
Andy Williams, the singer with the velvet voice and perfect pitch has been topping the best selling album charts for many years. Windmill Records have selected the best known songs which made Andy famous and have commissioned the VALE ORCHESTRA & SINGERS to record this album as a special tribute to this great singer. We are certain and no doubt you will agree that the very talented musicians and singers of the VALE ORCHESTRA have recaptured the whole atmosphere and magic of the world famous Andy Williams sound. A fitting tribute to a wonderful and professional artiste.
Label: Windmill Records WMD 137
This edition from Windmill Records is typical of their repertoire in that it features no established artists. It is instead another collection of cover versions of songs of the day, no doubt hurriedly put together to grab the moment before the charts changed. We have several Windmill Record covers in Cover Heaven – check them out here if you’re curious.
HERE IS THE LATEST AND GREATEST SUPER STEREO, SOLID GOLD, PARADE OF POPS.
We have put together twelve smash hit songs direct from today’s charts that are certain to match your every mood. The nostalgic YESTERDAY ONCE MORE is featured; The happy sounding SMARTY PANTS specially for the dancers; and the melodious SPANISH EYES for the romantics.
Collect your Pops The Best Way in …SOLID GOLD.
Label: Windmill WPP5010
Another example of the “covers” budget albums so prolific during the seventies and early eighties. The sound was inevitably disappointing if you had a clear and fixed memory of how the actual records sounded. Or do you disagree? Let us know your thoughts!
Here is a great selection of pop numbers which share a unique distinction: Each song sold a million records throughout the world. Every record fan knows and admires the world smash hit by The Beatles: HEY JUDE and Tom Jones’ superb vocal performance on GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME. Millions of pop followers acclaimed the nostalgic and beautiful song MY SWEET LORD composed and made famous by George Harrison. You just cannot forget the immortal hits: CECILIA, MAMIE BLUE, the ‘big beat’ of YELLOW RIVER, KNOCK THREE TIMES, and CHIRPY, CHIRPY, CHEEP CHEEP. Yes, pop lovers, this truly wonderful collection of “MILLION SELLERS” masterly performed by WINDMILL’S own artists and top ‘session men’ is a ‘must’ for every party.
B. WRIGLY
Label: Windmill Records WMD 139