Search Manic Mark's Blog

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

I'll Remember Jamaica With Archie Lewis

 

I'll Remember Jamaica

I'll Remember Jamaica With Archie Lewis
Producer: Ken Khouri
Engineer: Louis Davidson
Federal 213
1968

From the back cover: In the entertainment field all across the island, from East to West, in every Hotel along the North Shore, can be heard, 7 days a week, the melodious voice of Archie Lewis. We say melodious because to us and to the visitors to the island, long after the night has been spent, linger in the minds and hearts of all, the beauty of the ballads portrayed.

In this album Archie has selected many of his favorite Songs, such as Island In The Sun, Yellow Bird, Sing Me a Song Of The Island, Spanish Eyes, which he hopes will delight you!

Over the years Archie has made for himself and for all who have heard him, a numerous amount of friends – both local and foreign, who each time they come back to Jamaica look forward to seeing and hearing him and his voice is one of those that are never to be forgotten.

This Trouper who has been singing for years in such places as Germany, Holland, Belgium and France, sings in 5 different languages, but you'll love him even more when he thrills you with our own Jamaican Folk Songs. To remember him is easy – just play the record on your turntable and the memories of Jamaica and the hours with Archie will linger on and on.

Island In The Sun
Red Sails In The Sunset
Around The World
Hawaiian Wedding Song
Harbour Lights
Beautiful Dreamer
Yellow Bird
Spanish Eyes
Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?
Wonderful World
Sing Me A Song Of The Island

The Many Sides Of Abbe Lane

 

The Facts Of Life

The Many Sides Of Abbe Lane
Produced by Hal Mooney
Mercury Records SR 60930
1964

From the back cover: Certain truths are self-evident. Abbe Lane is sexy. Abbe Lane sings... are two examples. Other truths are not so self-evident. For instance, at the age of six Abbe Lane was a radio child star (The Children's Hour... she was six, remember?). Abbe played Broadway (George Abbott's production of Barefoot Boy With Cheek... she lied about her age). Later she kicked up her heels with Phil Silvers in High Button Shoes, then continued her early great white ways with Bonanza Bound and As The Girls Go. And one day, as the girls were going a famous bandleader was watching. And whom did he spy? Abbe. And what did he do? He signed her up on the spot, naturally. 

As featured vocalist with Xavier Cugat's internationally famous Latin rhythm band, Abbe said goodbye to Broadway, hello France... and England, and Italy, and South America. In fact, wherever the four winds blow, Abbe and the band blew, and bowed to enthusiastic applause. For three years, La Lane sang, sighed and slithered in front of Xavier's band. During that time, being only human, Cuggie did what any red-blooded Latin would do under similar circumstances: he fell in love and he and Abbe were married.

Actually, Abbe's castanets clicked so well with Cugat audiences everywhere that she became the band's undeniable main attraction. But the splendid showcase of the top touring Latin orchestra in the world can be as much of a limitation as an advantage. Especially for someone as able as our Abbe. For though Abbe Latinizes so well that she is often take for a South American (actually she was born in Manhattan, of German-Spanish descent), Abbe Lane is a lady with many sides to her talent.

Recorded here for your pleasure are The Many Sides Of Abbe Lane, spirited swinger, curvaceous caresser, expert interpreter of lyrics that show the many sides of love. To show just how versatile she is, Abbe applies her ingenuity to a variety of the best modern material, while Mercury applies the latest engineering and technical know-how to the situation. The results are clearly stated, not on the package, but in the package. And a lovely package it is. – Bill Petan

Some Of These Days
The Facts Of Life
More (Theme from Mondo Cane)
I Love Paris
Call Me Irresponsible 
Milford
I Believe In You (From "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying)
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
Do Me Good Baby
As Long As He Needs Me (From The Musical Production "Oliver!")
If You Love Me, Really Love Me
Thank Heaven For Little Boys

Let's Polka - Al Tercek & Ray Champa

 

Tribute To Matt

Let's Polka
With The Orchestras of Al Tercek and Ray Champa
Piknik Records PLP 506
Manufactured by Fiesta Record Company, Inc. N.Y, N.Y.

Sweet Dreams Polka
Diamond Polka
Polka Swing
Castle Rock Polka
Glen Park Polka
Tribute To Matt
Manhattan Polka
Holiday Polka
Gaiety Polka
Sunset Waltz
Hickory Polka
Fritz'a Polka

The Monkey - Bobby Jay

 

Peter Gunn

Everybody's Doing It - Vol. 3
The Monkey
Bobby Jay and The Hawks
Produced by Joe Saraceno
Cover and Liner Photos - Ed Thrasher, taken at P.J.'s Hollywood, Calif.
Warner Bros. Records 1564

Monkey Time
Monkey Talk
Kick That Foot, Sally Ann
Monkey See Monkey Do
Monkey-Tella
Monkey Beach
Monkey All The Time
Loco-motion
Peter Gunn
What'd I Say
Comin' Home
Night Train



Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Music For Faith And Inner Calm - The Melachrino Strings

 

Song Of Paradise

Moods In Music
Music For Faith And Inner Calm
The Melachrino Strings
Conducted by George Melachrino
RCA Victor LPM 1004
1954

A Perfect Day
I'll Walk Beside You
Goin' Home
In A Monastery Garden
Chanson De Martin
Love's Old Sweet Song
Song Of Paradise
Whispering Hope
Abide With Me
Bless This House

Dance Along B'Way - Jack Hansen

 

The Friendliest Thing

Dance Along B'Way
Jack Hansen and His Orchestra
Arranged, Conducted and Produced by Jack Hansen
Design: Ted Miserendino
Recorded and Custom Pressed at RCA Victor
Dance Along Records DAL-1317

From the back cover: For more than two years, Jack has been devoting his time and efforts towards recording good dance music at the most danced-to tempos and insists on a varied dance program for all his albums – never less than 7 different dances and 12 on some albums! To this end he has worked closely with the U.S. Ballroom Council and, as a matter of fact, is Music Consultant on the Editorial Staff of the Ballroom Dance Magazine which features a monthly column from him. He has played the great Ballrooms across the country with such famous dance bands as Jan Savitt, Carmen Cavallaro, Charlie Barnet, Vaughn Monroe, Fred Waring – to name only a few. Since then he has produced records for various companies including London, Decca, Jubilee, Coral, etc. More recently, Jack and his orchestra have been playing a number of glittering society balls.

Before I Kiss The World Goodbye - "Jennie"
Here And Now - "The Girl Who Came To Supper"
What Kind Of Fool Am I? - "Stop The World I Want To Get Off"
Hello, Dolly - "Hello Dolly"
The Friendliest Thing - "What Makes Sammy Run?"
The Rain In Spain - "My Fair Lady"
Tonight - "West Side Story"
Everything Beautiful Happens At Night  - "110 In The Shade"
Love, Come Take Me Again - "Here's Love"
As Long As He Needs Me - "Oliver"
She Loves Me - "She Love Me"
I Believe In You - "How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying"