Howdy Folks! Welcome to The UnEarthed In The Atomic Attic album blog! Here you will find a wide variety of unusual Space Age Vinyl finds that feature good quality cover scans, jacket notes and audio samples for you to enjoy. I'm here to have fun and hope you will share in my process of discovery!
Latin In Ultrasonic Stereo
Sounds Your Eyes Can Follow
Aristi And The Soundmakers
Conductor: Alberto Pecjo
Arranger: Erning Ocampo
Supervisor: Erning Ocampo
Recording Technicians: Tony Faustino & Jess Felix
Cover Layout : Aris Art Dept.
Recorded at Carver Studio, Inc.
Aris Records - Made and Printed in the Philippines
AQS-PLS-009
Spanish Eyes
Ola Quetal
Vaya Con Dios
Usted
Perfidia
Aquellos Ojos Verdes
Sabor A Mi
Solamente Una Vez
Sin Um Amor
Noche De Ronda
Maria Elena
Adios Mariquita Linda
Newest Smash Hits
The Girl From Ipanema
The Brasileros
Diplomat Records DS-2333
Title track, The Girl From Ipanema includes a vocal and sounds, perhaps, as though it was a track that Dipolmat decided to built this budget Bossa set around. The sample above is more representative of the LP's sound.
The Girl From Ipanema
Johnny's Bossabeat
Sugar Theme
Blue Bossa Nova
Sazella De Rio
San Paulo Samba
Shades Of Bossa Nova
Desaramona
Brazilian Witch
Bossa Lobo
Suzanne Bouchard
Eric
Paroles et Musique: Suzanne Bouchard
Orchestre Direction: Yves Lapierre
Photos: Au Rectro et au Verso, Ronald Labelle
Capitol Records / Series 70,000
Fabrique Au Canada
ST 70,009
1967
Eric
La Ronde
La Nuit
Le Ruisseau
Depart
Les Boites A Cadavre
Face 2
J'Ai Marche
Les Bateaxu
Mon Village
Princess Indienne
C'etait Au Mois De Mai
Romance
The Exciting Sounds Of Martin Denny
Exotica Volume II
Producer: Si Waronker
Cover Design: Garrett-Howard
Engineer: Ted Keep
Color Printing: Western Lithograph, Co., Los Angeles, Calif.
Liberty Stereo LST 7006
1959
Soshu Night Serenade
Island Of Dreams
Japanese Farwell Song (Sayonara)
Singing Bamboos
The Queen Chant (E Lili Ua E)
Wedding Song (Ke Kali Ne Au)
Escales
When First I Love
August Bells
Bacon
Ebb Tide
Rush Hour In Hong Kong
Vincent Edwards Sings
Star Of The TV Show "Ben Casey"
Orchestras Conducted by Dick Jacobs and Charles Bud Dant
Produced by Abby Greshler
Decca DL 74311
1962
From the back cover: Vincent Edwards is the rugged star of the popular television series, "Ben Casey," which depicts with authenticity and rare insight the personal and professional problems of doctors in a modern urban hospital, and which centers around a dedicated and idealistic young neurosurgeon. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Vince attended Ohio State University and The University Of Hawaii. He entered show business via New York's famous American Academy – his classmates included Grace Kelly, Anne Bancroft and John Cassavetes. No newcomers to television – his credits include memorable performances on "The Untouchables," G. E. Theater," and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents." His movie credits include "Serenade," "The Three Faces Of Eve," "The Night Holds Terror," "City Of Fear," Murder By Contact," and "The Killing."
From Billboard - July 16, 1962: The TV heart-throb, Vince Edwards, otherwise known as Dr. Ben Casey, shows off a warm singing style on this collection of romantic ballads. Although his singing style is merely adequate, his TV popularity particularly with the fems, is strong enough to make this album a solid seller. He does acceptable jobs on "I'll Walk Alone," "When I Fall In Love," "Lonesome Road" And "Unchained Melody." The ork backings are smooth and lush.
I'll Walk Alone
Don't Worry 'Bout Me
When I Fall In Love
I Got It Bad
Try A Little Tenderness
How Deep Is The Ocean
Lonesome Road
Stormy Weather
As Time Goes By
An Now
Unchained Melody
Everybody Got A Home But Me
Standars... In The Latin Manner
For Listening And Dancing
Edmundo Ros And His Orchestra
Turntable and Pick Up By Fairchild
Cover Credits: Gown by Gothe - Suit by Tress
London Records LL 1466
1956
The "Hi-Fi... for your dancing pleasure" violator on the cover is glued down on the left side, so that you can lift the paper to see the artwork underneath. I'm not sure if this paper was applied at the factory or, perhaps, at a record store to denote the LP as a "demonstrator".
From the back cover: Edmundo Ros was born in the capital of Venezuela, Caracas, on 7th December, 1910. His mother was Venezuelan, his father Scottish-Canadian, and Edmundo was the eldest in a family of four children. His childhood days were happy and uneventful; he possessed a considerable scholastic aptitude, and displayed a keen interest in music from an early age, although no one at the time realized how great an influence it was to exert on his future life and vocation. His parents originally intended him to study for the legal profession, but is was eventually decided that he should embark on a career in the Venezuelan Army, and, with the object in mind, Edmundo entered a military academy. He was not particularly enamoured with his foretaste of army life, and lost no time in joining the academy's military band as a percussionist, deriving as much pleasure and satisfaction from this activity as he did from his studies. Edmundo remained in the academy for 3 1/2 years, and then faced the final choice of taking a commission in the Venezuelan Army or concentrating on music exclusively. He experienced no difficulty in making his decision, and within a short time had secured the post of timpanist with the Venezuelan State Symphony Orchestra. This position proved ideal for Edmundo, guaranteeing him a regular income and considerable opportunity for pursuing his musical studies. He joined the Venezuelan Musicians' Union, and rose to become a member of its committee. Before entering the military academy, Edmundo had won a State scholarship but had not availed himself of its advantages; now the idea occurred to him that he might utilize its financial benefits by journeying to London to study at the Royal Academy of Music. He sought and gained the permission of the scholarship authorities, and embarked on the outset of his momentous career in Europe.
The terms of the scholarship grant were insufficient for Edmundo to live in London without another source of income, and soon after his arrival he teamed up with Don Marino Barreto, the pioneer Latin-American bandleader in Britain. Their object was to present authentic Latin-American music, but they encounter numerous initial difficulties and setbacks. It was not until the Barreto band, with its nucleus of South American musicians, was booked into the Embassy Club that success and recognition came its way. Engagements increased, but Edmundo persisted with his Royal Academy studies as well as singing and drumming with the band. In 1940, when his Barreto contract expired, Edmundo decided to form his own group, and the Ros band played its first engagement on August 8th of that year at the Cosmo Club in Wardour Street. This club had also been designated as an air-raid shelter, and it was not long before the local population flocked down regularly to the luxurious basement with its exotic music – whether an air-raid was in progress of not! The management was unable to cope with this situation for long, and Edmundo and his group moved on to the St. Regis in Cork Street, Piccadilly. This booking was abruptly terminated two weeks later by the descent of a German bomb, but, despite these adversities, Edmundo maintained his efforts to introduce and popularize the music of South America and the Caribbean in Britain. His unflagging zeal and industry were rewarded when he commenced a long association with such famous West End nightspots as the Coconut Grove, the Bagatelle and the Astor – as association which was lucrative but extremely arduous. With characteristic astuteness and foresight, Edmundo soon realized that the music which he presented would have to be modified if it was to attract and maintain the interest of the general public; authentic arrangements were successful enough as far as the West End clientele were concerned, but he wished his music and ideas to spread and find favor beyond the limits of the night-clubs and restaurants. So he devised the formula which has proved so successful in achieving its purpose; a subtle amalgam of authentic rhythm and commercial arranging which appeals to all but the most die-hard aficionado and purist. The success of his broadcasts and records amply justified his policy, and proved beyond doubt to Edmundo where his future lay. He somewhat reluctantly concluded his Academy studies, devoting all his energy and concentration to his chosen task, and today finds him the affable proprietor of the popular Edmundo Ros Club (formerly the Coconut Grove) in the heart of the West End, where he and his orchestra are the star attractions.
From Billboard - October 20, 1956: Edmundo Ros applies a novel treatment to a group of pop standards – wrapping them up "in the Latin manner." Not all of the tropical conversions are successful ("Alice Blue Gowns," for instance, seems out of its element), but the idea, over-all, is a most provocative one. An exuberant guaracha version of "You'll Never Know." and "Swonderful" played as a baiao are highly satisfying. Interesting jockey wax.
Tenderly
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Yes! We Have No Bananas
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
Ma
Alice Blue Gown
Without A Word Of Warning
Together
You'll Never Know
What Is The Thing Called Love
I'm Just Wild About Harry
Somewhere, My Love
Franck Pourcel
Et Son Grand Orchestre
Enregistrement Pathe Marconi
Art Direction: Woody Woodward
Cover Photo: Fed Poore
Design Concept: Bernard Yeszin
IR Imperial/Liberty Records LP-12326
1966
Another of the many Pourcel creatively arranged space age easy/mood packages.
Somewhere, My Love (Lara's Theme From "Doctor Zhivago")
L'Epervier (The Hawk)
Elle Etait Belle Pourtant (However She Was Beautiful)
Merci Cherie (Thank You Dear)
Dans Le Creux De Tes Mains (In The Palm Of Your Hand)
Un Jour Se Leve (Sunrise)
Seul Sur Son Etoile (Alone On His Star)
Juanita Banana
Je L'Aime (Girl)
Deja Marie (Already Married)
Une Meche De Cheveux (A Lock Of Hair)
Solenzara
Have Organ Will Swing
Buddy Cole At The Hammond Organ
Cover photo: Richard Gross
Warner Bros. Records 1211
1958
From the back cover: For many years one of Hollywood's top musicians, Buddy Cole has been heard constantly on radio, television and recordings. His piano artistry is in constant demand among professional singers and musician, most recently as personal accompanist to Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney. Whether as a soloist, accompanist or orchestra pianist, his presence is frequently felt wherever music is heard.
That Old Black Magic
Memories Of You
Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea
Early Autumn
I Hear Music
They Can't Take That Away From Me
I Cover The Waterfront
Two Little Girls
Let's Fall In Love
Blue Lou
It All Depends On You
Lullaby Of Broadway
Moody With Strings
James Moody With Strings
Conducted and Arranged by Torrie Zico
Engineer: Bob Simpson
Cover: Chuck Stewart
Superision: Jack Tracy
Argo LP 679
Recorded July 5 and 6, 1960, and Feb. 16, 1961, at RCA Victor studios in New York. Three different orchestras were used – a large string orchestra, a woodwinds and horns group, and a brass ensemble. Their personnels are as follows:
Large orchestra: Gene Orloff, Arnold Eides, Emanuel Green, Alvin Rudnitsky, Max Can, Anthony Zungolo, Norman Carr, Burt Fisch, Walter Trampler, and Seymour Barab, strings; Elaine Vito, harp; Leon Cohen, woodwinds; Ray Along, French horn; Hank Jones, piano; John Beal, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Woodwinds and horns: Joesph Soldo, Leon Cohen, and Philip Bodner, woodwinds; Ray Alonge, John Barrows, and Jim Buffington, French horns; Tommy Flanagan, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Charlie Persip, drums.
Brass ensemble:Burt Collins, Irv Markowitz, and Don Stratton, trumpets; Tom McIntosh and Freddie Zico, trombones; Ray Alonge and and Richard Berg, French horns; Don Butterfield, tuba; Torrie Zico, piano; George Duvivier, bass; Time Gillen, drums.
From Billboard - April 10, 1961: Reed man James Moody shows himself in a variety of moods and emotions here as he performs on tenor, alto and flute, from track to track, written by Torrie Zico in a manner which effectively showcases both Moody's lyrical and his swinging side. A listenable product, with backing ranging from lush strings to woodwinds and horns to a brass complement.
Dorothee
Love For Sale
Another Day
All My Life
I'm Old Fashioned
Fools Rush In
Somerset
I Remember Clifford
Love Walked In
A Song Of Love
Dorian Mood
Your Music Holiday In The South Seas
Eddie Lund And His Tahitians
Actually Recorded in Papeete, Tahiti
Cover photo courtesy of Matson Lines
Decca Records DL 8608
1957
From Billboard - October 14, 1957: This album is somewhat more than the cover might imply. Not just a rehash of Hawaiian type dance music; it contains a number of interesting, authentic musical and rhythmic bits from Tahitian lore. Spots vocals, instrumentals and well-recorded percussion. Some spots are a good test for the hi-fi rig.
Haka Moko
Toetoe
Te Tumu Mikimiki
Upupa Uneume
Tupu Te Ruki
Maunga Pu
To Reo Iti Maru
Teahoupu Otea
E Tere Te Vaka
Vahine Paumotu Taku
Tangata Huruhuru
Yo Yo To E
I Roto Cent Vingt Six
Manu Rere
Aue Ra Tau Here
