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Jackie Gleason
Velvet & Gold
For Lovers Only
A Capitol Record Club Exclusive Two-Record Set
Produced by Dick Jones
A&R Coordinator: Pete King
Designed by Dave Kessler
Capitol Records SOB 91546
1968
From the inside (gatefold) cover: When people hear the name "Jackie Gleason," many are likely to envision the comedian who has come to be known as "The Great One" – a title that refers to his considerable girth and even more voluminous talent.
Others, though, including you who own this Capitol Record Club exclusive album, know another Jackie Gleason – the innovative musician who is responsible for creating some of the most romantic orchestrations of love themes ever. The story of these two sides of Jackie Gleason is a remarkable study of a man who was risen to the top of his profession through almost unlimited talent and is now beloved by millions of fans all over the world.
Jackie is one of the most well known and best-loved stars of television, Broadway and the movies. And, as with every enterprise in which Jackie Gleason has involved himself, creating and recording the type of music you'll hear on the album has become another of his major achievements.
Working with the concept of producing albums featuring some of the most frankly romantic music ever recorded, Jackie first outlined his ideas to New York's most sought-after arrangers – often demonstrating phrases and melodies on the trumpet he taught himself to play.
When the arrangements were written to his complete satisfaction, Gleason called in virtuoso musicians like trumpeter Bobby Hackett to star in solo roles. The resulting "Jackie Gleason sound" introduced on his first Capitol album, Music For Lovers Only," caused an immediate and lasting public sensation.
This Club exclusive album, however, spotlights even another facet of the complex Jackie Gleason musical personality. The first and second sides are arranged in the original lush "million-string" style that is universally symbolic of the Gleason touch. The third and fourth sides are recorded in a lighter dancing mood, with special emphasis on brass. This newer Gleason sound is now also familiar as a vital part of Jackie's music.
With his large orchestra, Gleason creates moods of temptation, romance, daring and high-pitched emotion. Seemingly millions of violins laying a sensuous foundation for a solo instrument... shimmering, subdued flashes of brass and woodwinds.... a beat that is prepared for intimate dancing or pure listening pleasure – these are some of the intoxicating highlights of the Jackie Gleason sound.
It has been said that a great comedian must first be a great actor, that a great actor must be able to capture and portray the full range of human emotion, and that music plays upon the mind and heart. If this truths are kept in mind, it becomes easy to understand the timeless appeal of music interpreted and conducted by Jackie Gleason.
Once you hear this album, unquestionably one of Jackie's best, it become apparent that "The Great One" – one of the most famous and acclaimed clowns of all time – is capable of inducing far more than laughter from an audience. As a result of his genius, a whole new style of orchestration and musical interpretation has been born. You'll treasure the 20 examples of this internationally famous sound in a program of standard love themes on "Velvet and Gold... for Lovers Only."
Once In A While
The Second Time Around
If I Had You
Softly, As I Leave You
Where Are You?
Again
You Stepped Out Of A Dream
What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry?
I'm In The Mood For Love
Lara's Theme (from "Doctor Zhivago")
Cabaret
September Song
Out Of Nowhere
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Starry-Eyed And Breathless
You Hit The Spot
On The Street Where You Live
How High The Moon
Love Is Here To Stay
Just You, Just Me
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