Folk Rock Hits - Billy Strange

Eve Of Destruction

Folk Rock Hits
The Big Sound Of Billy Strange And His Guitar
Produced by Gene Norman
Engineering: Dave Hassinger
Album Design: Peter Whorf Graphics
GNP Crescendo
GNP 2016
1965

Personnel:

Guitars: Glen Campbell, Tommy Tedesco, Jerry Cole
Bass Guitar: Carol Kaye
Percussion: Julius Wechter
Piano, Organ & Harpsicord: Al De Lory
Harmonica: Ben Benay
Drums: Hal Blaine

From Billboard - October 30, 1965: Billy Strange's funky guitar work is admirably suited for the repertoire, the new folk-rock songs. Of course, there's Eve Of Destruction," and Bob Dylan and Donovan entries. "Later On" and "Let Your Love Hang Down," two of Strange's compositions are in the same groove.

Eve Of Destruction
You've Got Your Troubles
Summer Nights
It Ain't Me Babe
Do You Believe In Magic
Later On
Like A Rolling Stone
You Were On My Mind
Colours
All I Really Want To Do
The Bells Of Rhymney
Let Your Love Hang Down

The Music Of Jerome Kern - The Melachrino Strings

Yesterdays

The Music Of Jerome Kern
The Melachrino Strings and Orchestra
Cover Photo: Carl Fischer
RCA Victor STERO LSP-2283
1961

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
The Last Time I Saw Paris
The Night Was Made For Love
The Song Is You
Yesterdays
All The Things You Are
Lovely To Look At
Long Ago And Far Away
The Touch Of Your Hand
I've Told Every Little Star
They Didn't Believe Me
The Way You Look Tonight

You Better Know It!!! - Lionel Hampton

Taste Of Honey

You Better Know It!!!
Lionel Hampton
With Clark Terry, Ben Webster, Hank Jones, Milt Hinton & Osie Johnson
Producer: Bob Thiele
Cover Design: Robert Flynn / Viceroy
Cover Photograph: Charles Stewart
Cover and Liner Photos: Charles Stewart
Liner Design: Joseph Lebow
Album Title Suggested by Barbara Kumit
Recorded October 26 and 29, 1964
Impulse! 90757
A Product of ABC- Paramount Records, Inc.

Personnel:

Lionel Hampton: Vibraphone; Vocals and on Swingle Jingle, Piano
Clark Terry: Trumpet
Ben Webster: Tenor Saxophone
Hank Jones: Piano
Milt Hinton: String Bass
Osie Johnson: Drums

From Billboard - March 6, 1965 Hamp at his best... surround by outstanding sidemen: Clark Terry (trumpet), Ben Webster (tenor sax), Hank Jones (piano), Milt Hinton (bass), Osie Johnson (drums). Hamp's vibraphone is as vibrant as ever and as a bonus, he sings on three cuts. Solid musicianship and the lighthearted touch that experienced veterans can bring to jazz are both evident.

Ring Dem Bells
Vibraphone Blues
Tempo's Birthday
Sweethearts On Parade
Pick A Rib
Trick Or Treat
Cute
Swingle Jingle
Taste Of Honey

Up With People

A New Dimension

Up With People

Pace PS 6110
Distributed, Marketed and Promoted by Buddah Records
Buddah Records is a subsidiary of Viewtex, Inc.
1970

Man's Gotta Go Somewhere
The Wonder Of It All
What Color Is God's Skin
A New Dimension
John David Sebastian Smith
Up With People!
Morning Of Time
Thinking About The Days Ahead
Walk On Through
I Get A Kick Out Of Life
You Are What You Do
It's Happening

Heartaches And Tears - Jean Shepard

So Wrong, So Fast

Heartaches And Tears
Jean Shepard
Produced by Ken Nelson
Capitol Records T 1663
1962

From Billboard - March 3, 1962: The thrush wrings the deepest kind of emotion and pathos out of these kind fine country weepers. The tones seem particularly warm and full of meaning in such songs as "How Long Does It Hurt," "So Wrong, So Fast," "Second Best," "Go On With Your Dancing," and the familiar oldie, "Jealous Heart." Gal gets most out of all of them in a moving performance. Good business indicated in the rural marts.

How Long Does It Hurt (When A Heart Breaks)
Leave Me Alone
Go On With Your Dancing
I Don't Remember
Are You Certain"
Would You Be Satisfied?
So Wrong, So Fast
Second Best
I Lost You After All
I'd Like TO Know (Where People Go)
If You Were Losing Him To Me
Jealous Heart

Whispering Hope - Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae

Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere

Whispering Hope
Jo Stafford & Gordon MacRae
Orchestra Conducted by Paul Weston
Produced by Ralph O'Connor
Cover Photo: George Rodriquez
Capitol Records T1696
1962

From Billboard - April 7, 1962: A fine flock of religious tunes are sung with feeling and warmth by Jo Stafford and Gordon MacRae on this attractive new recording that could sell, to both religious and pop fans. The tunes include the title song, plus "Beyond The Sunset," "Abide With Me," "It is No Secret," "Rock Of Ages" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Very tasteful recording

Whisper Hope
Abide With Me
In The Garden
Beyond The Sunset
Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere
It's No Secret
I Found A Fiend
The Old Rugged Cross
Rock Of Ages
Star Of Hope
Now The Day Is Over
A Perfect Day

Here's Teresa Brewer

Lover Come Back To Me

Here's Teresa Brewer
Cover Photo: Hal Buksbaum
Vocalion STEREO VL 73847
A Product Of Decca Records

1973

Just In Time
Lover Come Back To Me
Day By Day
Honeymoon
Last Night On The Back Porch (I Loved Him Best Of All)
They Can't Take That Away From Me
The One Rose (That's Left In My Heart)
(When We're Alone) Penthouse Serenade
When I Lost You
Ma (He's Making Eyes At Me)

Roy Acuff

Take My Hand Precious Lord

Roy Acuff
Hilltop Records STEREO JS-6028
A Product Of Pickwick International

From the back cover: As an envoy at large Roy, with his beloved Smokey Mountain Boys, entertained American servicemen in virtually all the action theaters of World War II. In later years, Korea was a focal point for his activities and more recently, he visited revolution-torn Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, where he could hear the whine and whistle of bullets as he sang his famous country music songs. Most recently, as he received from serious injuries sustained in the line of duty – motoring from one appearance to another – he eagerly contemplated a week-long Christmas 1965 tour of the Vietnamese theater of operations.

During World War II, Roy made the acquaintance of Chicago songwriter, Fred Rose, and ultimately made the initial investment which set Rose up in a Nashville-based music publishing business, Acuff-Rose Publications. To this day, Acuff retains his interest in the firm, which is now operated by the late Fred Rose's son, Wesley Rose.

When the Country Music Association in Nashville inaugurated the now famous Country Music Hall of Fame several years ago. Roy was one of the first three names to be elected to the Hall. Bronze plaques honoring Acuff, along with the late Fred Rose and the late Hank Williams, were suitably dedicated and will hang in the Hall of Fame when construction is complete.

Though Acuff has been an active participant in country music since 1932 he remains a kingpin in the field, even though he will occasionally admit to being "a little tired" after one of his extensive tours. Yet his recordings remain treasured items for all collectors. Folk critic, Robert Shelton, of the New York Times, recently described Acuff this way: "His magic has not last its luster. He has one of the most affecting voices in American country and folk music, a high tenor that quavers with feeling, penetrates with its clarity, moves one with its sincerity. – Ten Grevatt, Music Business Magazine

How Beautiful Heaven Must Be
Jesus Died For Me
Shake My Mother's Hand
Take My Hand Precious Lord
Where The Soul Never Dies
Thank God
I Can't Feel At Home In This World
Legend Of The Dogwood Tree
Where Could I Go But To The Lord
Build Me A Cabin In The Corner Of Glory Land

Latin ala Lee! - Peggy Lee

Hey There

Latin ala Lee!
Broadway Hits Styled With An Afro-Cuban Beat
Produced by Dave Cavanaugh
Capitol Records STEREO ST 1290
1960

From the back cover: The genuine Afro-Cuban sound of Jack Marshall's orchestral backing is no mere accident. The fine Latin instrumentalists who perform on this album were gathered from the vast pool of musical talent in the Los Angeles area, and they succeed in giving these great arrangements an authentic South of the Border flavor. Trumpets, guitars, and an agile flute section create some really exciting effects, and all tracks feature the solid backing of four Afro-Cuban drummers, allowing Peggy to relax against the staunch rhythm contingent and concentrate her emotional fire on the musical and lyrical challenges present. The tasteful use of male voices creates still another fine background effect that helps to provide a melodic magic carpet for this trip from Broadway to Latin America.

Heart
On The Street Where You Live
Till There Was You
I Am In Love
Hey There
I Could Have Danced All Night
The Surrey With The Fringe On Top
The Party's Over
Dance Only With Me
Wish You Were Here
C'est Magnifique
I Enjoy Being A Girl

Andre Kostelanetz Plays The World's Greatest Love Songs

Shadow Of Your Smile

Andre Kostelanetz Plays The World's Greatest Love Songs
Produced by Two Macero
Gatefold 2 Disc Set
Columbia PG 32002
1973 CBS, Inc.

Theme From "Romeo And Juliet"
I Wish You Love
What Kind Of Fool Am I?
Try A Little Tenderness
We've Only Just Begun
I Can't Stop Loving You
The Shadow Of Your Smile
It's Impossible
One Less Bell To Answer
Yesterday
The Look Of Love
Strangers In The Night
Love Is Blue
The Sounds Of Silence
This Guy's In Love With You
Theme From "Love Story"
Try To Remember
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?
Till There Was You
Love Me With All Your Heart