Strange Enchantment...Vic Damone.

 Back home now in "The Computer Room"  found that "Carpet" in the corner of the store so I'm a bit wind swept at the moment !!....Thanks "John" for the L/P's hope I remembered to lock up...anyway here is a Re-Up for you to enjoy once more.. The cover say's MONO but this recording is in STEREO !!.

This was first posted on here in Sept 2016 !....hence the reference to some of the comments above that might not make sense to some of the new people that didn't look in when I first started this Music Blog in 2013 !!

1. Strange Enchantment
2. The Hawaiian Wedding Song
3. Shangri La
4. Humming Waters
5. Poinciana
6. Flamingo

1. Beyond The Reef 
2. You're Lovable
3. The Moon Of Manakoora 
4. Bali Ha'i
5. Forevermore
6. Ebb Tide

      1. Beyond The Reef

Dee Most...Lenny Dee.

Its great when you can mix the different styles of music which I seem to be doing at the moment !!...the posts below are from John in NZ so we are now going to travel aprox 7.500 miles (As the crow fly's) to Brazil !!.. courtesy of Luc !..for some organ music with a Beat !

1. Jumping On The Organ.

2. Avalon.

3. Somebody Stole My Gal.

4. Hot Foot Boogie.

5. Josephine.

6. Way Down Yonder In New Orleans.

1. Oh You Beautiful Doll.

2. Indian Love Call.

3. Ain't She Sweet

4. Yodelin' Organ.

5. Let me Call You Sweetheart.

6. China Boy.

Leonard George DeStoppelaire (January 5, 1923 – February 12, 2006), better known as Lenny Dee, was an American virtuoso organist who played many styles of music. His record albums were among the most popular of easy listening and space age pop organists of the 1950s through the early 1980s. His signature hit, "Plantation Boogie", charted as a Top 20 hit in 1955. He also had a gold record with 1970's Spinning Wheel.

Dee played a variety of songs in numerous styles. He played original compositions, popular songs, and novelty tunes, and was a master of improvisation. Although his unique style was a pop/boogie-woogie blend, he also played ballads, country and western, jazz, rock, and patriotic songs.

      4. Hot Foot Boogie.

Scottish Choice...Robin Hall & Jimmie MacGregor.

Robin Hall (27 June 1936 – 18 November 1998) was a Scottish folksinger, best known as half of a singing duo with Jimmie Macgregor. Hall was a direct descendant of the famous Scottish folk hero and outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor as well as of the explorer Mungo Park.

Jimmie Macgregor (born 10 March 1930) is a Scottish folksinger and broadcaster, best known as half of a singing duo with Robin Hall.

In 1960, Macgregor formed a musical partnership with Robin Hall that would last 20 years. They appeared extensively on BBC Television – both on the Tonight programme and on the White Heather Club. Both also played as part of The Galliards with Leon Rosselson and Shirley Bland.

Hall and Macgregor recorded over 20 albums during their partnership, which ended in 1981. One of their most successful singles was the anthem "Football Crazy", released in 1960 on Decca Records.

1. Tramps And Hawkers.... Jimmie & Robin.

2. Brochan Lom, Tana Lom & Bodachan A' Mhirein...Jimmie & Robin.

3. The Day We Went To Rothesay...The Galliards.

4. The Craw Killed The Pussie...Jimmie & Robin.

5. The Stoutest Man In The Forty Twa...Jimmie & Robin.

6. Highland Fairy Lullaby...Shirley & Jimmie.

7. My Love She's But A Lassie Yet...The Galliards.

1. Mingulay Boat Song...The Galliards.

2. Nicky Tams...Robin.

3. The Piper O' Dundee...The Galliards.

4. The Bonnie Earl O' Moray...The Galliards.

5. Mormand Braes...Jimmie & Robin.

6. Coulters Candy...The Galliards.

7. The Rovin' Ploughboy...Jimmie & Robin.

      3. The Day We Went To Rothesay

Songs Of Italy...101 Strings.

From The 101 Strings....Italy at it's best....song wise of course !!.

      3. Cha Cha Italiano

The Musings Of Miles...Miles Davis Quartet.

Ok...as I said at the beginning of this session of posts...be prepared for the different kind of music that you will be hearing when you decide to download some of the posts !

The Musings of Miles Review by Scott Yanow

Miles Davis was in the process of forming his first classic quintet when he recorded this date,  The trumpeter is featured on a quartet outing with pianist Red Garland, bassist Oscar Pettiford, and drummer Philly Joe Jones, playing four standards plus a blues ("Green Haze") and "I Didn't," his answer to Thelonious Monk's "Well, You Needn't." Garland and Jones would soon be in Miles' group, although the fiery Pettiford proved too difficult for the trumpeter to handle and was quickly succeeded by Paul Chambers. The interpretations are generally lyrical and melodic; even "A Night in Tunisia" sounds a bit mellow. Likable if not essential music.

1. Will You Still Be Mine.

2. I See You Face Before Me.

3. I Didn't.

1. A Gal In Calico.

2. A Night In Tunisia

3. Green Haze.

       1. A Gal In Calico.

Morris On...The Albion Band.

I guess this one will have you jigging about so shake those hips and go with the flow of the music....

This is what John said about this one....

         "One of my favourite albums is 'Morris On' by the Albion Band / Ashley Hutchings, a collection of 'almost' morris dancing music. I think it is a real fun album!".....Thanks John ...I agree !!!

The Albion Band, also known as The Albion Country Band, The Albion Dance Band, and The Albion Christmas Band, is a British folk rock band, originally brought together and led by musician Ashley Hutchings. An important grouping in the genre, it has contained or been associated with a large proportion of major English folk performers in its long and fluid history.

       4. Old Woman Tossed Up In A Blanket / Shepherds / Hey /Trunkles.

                               

Five A Side...Ace.

Now we have got some great contributions from New Zealand via John 

There are quite a few L/P's (Albums) of singers and music that I have not heard of ...and this is the first....so be prepared for something very different amongst the coming posts ...Thanks John !!

Ace were an English rock band featuring Paul Carrack, who later became famous as a vocalist for Mike + The Mechanics and as a solo artist. Ace were perhaps best known for their hit single "How Long", which was a top 20 single in the United Kingdom in 1974, and reached no. 3 in the United States and Canada in 1975.

The band formed in December 1972 in Sheffield as "Ace Flash and the Dynamos", but soon shortened the name to "Ace". The members were assembled from various professional bands. Carrack and Terry Comer had previously played with Warm Dust, and Alan "Bam" King with Mighty Baby and before that the 1960s band The Action. Fusing elements of pop and funk, Ace achieved popularity on the pub rock circuit.

1. Sniffin' About.

2. Rock & Roll Runaway.

3. How Long.

4. The Real Feeling.

5. 24 Hours.

1. Why.

2. Time Ain't Long.

3. Know How It Feels.

4. Satellite.

5. So Sorry Baby.

     3. How Long

Lucille Star

A new voice to me now....It's A Gud Un !!.

Lucille Starr (born May 13, 1938) is a Canadian Franco-Manitoban / British Columbian singer, songwriter,best known for her 1964 hit single, "Quand Le Soleil Dit Bonjour Aux Montagnes" ("The French Song").

At A&M Records, Starr recorded a song called "The French Song" that was produced by Herb Alpert...It was recorded in both French and English. In 1964, at a time when The Beatles dominated the music charts, "The French Song" was an international success that made Starr the first Canadian artist to have a record sell over a million copies. The popularity of the song led to a tour of the United States and appearing on the Louisiana Hayride radio show and on Chicago radio 

      1. The French Song

Romantic Italian Songs...Sergio Franchi.

Not in the same class as "Mario Lanza" but a good tenor from the 60's....it says on the back sleeve that his appearance on British TV namely "Sunday Night At The London Palladium" started his career...its a good nostalgic walk or stroll down the "Italian Streets" !!!

P.S. Just a quick note !..the year is 1962 ! so when the "Italy's Brilliant New Tenor" that is on the front its 64 Years ago !!!!......Cor' don't time Fly !!!!

Sergio Franchi (April 6, 1926 – May 1, 1990), born Sergio Franci Galli, was an Italian-American tenor and actor who enjoyed success in the United States and internationally after gaining notice in Britain in the early 1960s. In 1962, RCA Victor signed him to a seven-year contract and in October of that year Franchi appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show and performed at Carnegie Hall. Sol Hurok managed Franchi's initial American concert tour.

Franchi became a headliner in Las Vegas, and starred in concerts and cabarets on several continents. His earliest ambitions and studies had been directed toward an operatic career, but he instead found his niche in popular and romantic music. Franchi performed musical comedies on stage, appeared on numerous television variety shows, and starred in a major motion picture. He became an American citizen in 1972. During 1959 Franchi made an important contact with an English agent, James Gilmore, who encouraged Franchi to meet with him if he came to London. Early in 1960 Franchi had played the role of Janni in the short-lived London production of The Golden Touch. His singing performance received favourable reviews. His London agent, James Gilmore, arranged several TV appearances for Franchi.

Franchi made several appearances on ATV's Startime.  And then, during a two-week engagement at the London Palladium, Franchi made two TV appearances on Sunday Night at the London Palladium; a show that launched the career of many performers, and the most popular TV show in Britain. Franchi's second Palladium TV show was a breakthrough performance, in that it led to a cascade of events which catapulted Sergio Franchi into American stardom. Viewing his performance that night was Norman Luboff, who called RCA Victor about the Italian tenor.

With RCA approval, Luboff facilitated Franchi's signature on an exclusive seven-year recording contract. RCA Victor issued his records on the prestigious Red Seal label. Sol Hurok was engaged to provide bookings and direction for an American tour, and (while in London) Franchi recorded his first RCA Victor album-- Romantic Italian Songs, to be released concurrent with his American debut.......( Info Edited From  a very long "Info" Page on "Wikipedia")

1. Core 'ngrato

2. Funniculi Funicula

3. O Sole Mio

4. Mattinata

5. Mamma Mia Che Vo' Sape

6. La Vilanella

1. Marechiare

2. A Vucchella

3. Come facette Mammeta

4. Fenesta Che Lucive

5. Torna a Surriento

6. O Surdato Namorato 

       2.Funiculi Funicula

Rock Gently...Rock Hudson.

This one came from "Bob" and I must say that I was most surprised about the "Rock Hudson" one but it's okay !!..True he has not got much of singing voice but with the help of "Rod McKuen" who wrote the songs and produced it It's an interesting Epitaph !... and well worth a listen too !!.....This was recorded in the early 70's in London !!
True that he is a bit "shaky" on a couple of tracks but after listening to it two or three times it has grown on me and I like it!!..it will be played a lot !!

          7. Love's Been Good To Me

Strong Persuader...Robert Cray.

1986 is the year  and I don't know much about this one !!

Born in Columbus, GA, in 1953, blues guitarist/vocalist Robert Cray has, along with Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan, been credited with helping to create the blues "renaissance" of the 1980s. He began his music career in 1979 and has won three Grammy awards, with his 1986 album "Strong Persuader" selling over one million copies.

      4. Nothin' But A Woman

Golden Violins...Kai Warner & Orchestra.

We have had "Mantovani" " Helmut Zachiarias" and now a new name appears on the Violin scale !!..a new one on me "Kai Warner"...comments on what you think would be cool !!

    8. Lisbon Antiqua

Love Me With All Your Heart...The Ray Charles Singers.

A nice tribute to the style of Mr Conniff !! ..That's what pop's into my mind !!...no shuffle beat tho !

      5. Love Me With All Your Heart

Gilbert O'Sullivan .

Another 0ne from the 70's courtesy of "Lesley"....Gilbert's lyrics tell a story which is what I like in a song so enjoy some good "Tunes" with sensible lyrics !!

1. Matrimony
2. I'm A Writer Not A Fighter
3. Can't Get You To Love Me
4. January Git
5. Who Knows Perhaps Maybe
6. Get Down

1. Clair
2. Nothing Rhymed
3. The Marriage Machine
4. A Friend Of Mine
5. Permissive Twit
6. Alone Again Naturally

     5. Permissive Twit.

Where There's A Man...Abbe Lane.

Thought I would get the carpet out for a clean and bashing !!! BUT Lo' and behold its taken me across the pond in a flash !!!...so back pocket of my jeans will be overflowing with goodies....Thanks John for your time !!!.....you can just make out the second title of this L/P in the right hand corner "Sultry And Sassy" and its lives up to its title !!!

     12.Go To Sleep, Go To Sleep, Go To Sleep.

On Broadway...Robert Goulet.

On the last RG post I said I was waiting for that knockout track !!!...well here it is on this L/P namely "She Touched Me"...its a Gud Un !!....he still sings every track as though he was on stage in a "Musical"....which I supose is Ok being thats the name of the L/P.....Guess I Am warming to his voice !!...must admit its a good one !!

 1. On A Clear Day You Can See Forever

2. Hello Dolly

3. Sunrise Sunset

4. Look For Small Pleasures

5. Dear Love

6. Who Can I Turn To

1. She Touched Me

2. Night Song

3. People

4. Long Ago

5. If I Ruled The World

6. Come Back To Me

    7. She Touched Me

Julie London Sings Latin In A Satin Mood.

Here's a first !! not posted any "Julie London's" so courtesy of John from over the pond here's a neat selection of  Latin standards !!

      5. Adios