A Portrait Of Arthur Prysock

Yep ! when I first heard this one I thought that "John" had sent me a "Billy Eckstine" by mistake but checking on "Wikie" and reading about him it is the right L/P !!
Its a great set of classic standards sung well !!
 Arthur Prysock Jr. (January 1, 1924 or 1929 – June 14, 1997) was an American jazz and R&B singer best known for his live shows and his baritone, influenced by Billy Eckstine. According to his New York Times obituary, "his heavy, deep voice projected a calm, reassuring virility."

1. Ebb Tide
2. Stella By Starlight
3. I'll Be Around
4. Because
5. There Will Never Be Another You
6. Am I Asking Too Much

1. Autumn Leaves
2. Jet
3. Are You Ready For a Laugh
4. I Wonder Where Our Love Has Gone
5. Where Can I Go 
6. My Wish

      6. Am I Asking Too Much

Crying...Roy Orbison.

Nice to see Roy's full face !!..I guess these are his early recordings before he started wearing his signature "shades !!...the majority of the songs are composed by him so its the whole package !!

1. Crying
2. The Great Pretender
3.  Love Hurts
4. She Wears My Ring
5. Wedding Day
6. Summersong

1. Dance
2. Lana
3. Loneliness
4. Lets Make A Memory
5. Nite Life
6. Running Scared

        2. Lana.

The Stranger...Billy Joel

Some Billy Joel tracks now...I haven't took much notice of him and not heard any of his L/P's only his hit singles so this was a nice introduction to some of I imagine his early work....

1. Movin' Out 
2. The Stranger
3. Just The Way You Are
4. Scenes From An Italian Restaurant

1. Vienna
2. Only The Good Die Young
3. She's Always A Woman
4. Get It Right The First Time
5. Everybody Has A Dream 

       2. Only The Good Die Young.

Oooh It's That Chaquito Again !

 A couple of nice Stereo versions now !..so power those speakers up and have a Listen !!

John Primo Gregory (born Primino Giuseppe Giovanni Gregori; 12 October 1924 – 23 April 2020) was a British bandleader who also recorded as Nino Rico and Chaquito.

In the late 1950s, he recorded Latin-flavoured albums as Nino Rico, and then as Chaquito. In 1960, he began to make his own records, with The Cascading Strings, as part of the Philips record label's easy listening albums. More unusual was Melodies of Japan (1963), a reworking of the traditional folk music of the far east.

       2. The Little Engine

Spies And Dolls...The Chaquito Big band.

We are now once again with the "Spies " !!

    Theme's From...

1. They Call me Mr Tibbs.

2. Bullitt

3. The Anderson Tapes.

4. Spies & Dolls.

5. The Looking Glass War.

6. The French Connection.

1. When The Eight Bells Toll.

2. The Spy's Wife. 

3. Heist-Money Is.

4. Our Man Flint.

5. The Spy With A Cold Nose.

6. Shaft.

     6. The French Connection.

Half A Love...The Chi-Lites.

From 1975 !

       2. Here I Am

The World Of Alan Price.

As the title say's The World Of !!

 

       1. Hi Lili, Hi Lo.

Both Sides Of Dolly Parton.

Thanks John for this tribute to Dolly Parton she will definitely be missed just like all the other great singers that are no longer with us..RIP Dolly !!

        1. Jolene

        20. The Seeker

Taste Of Freedom...Monty Alexander.

We are now on the other side of the world New Zealand to be exact !!..catching up on a jazz pianist that I have not heard off...Thanks John for the introduction  I'm wondering why I have not heard any of his work...being as I do like people who play Piano's !

1. Taste Of Freedom.

2. Something.

3. Big Yellow Taxi.

4. Glory Glory Hallelujah.

5. Gingerbread Man.

6. Have You Tried To Forget.

7. Out Of Towners.

8. Close To You.

9. Let It Be.

Montgomery Bernard "Monty" Alexander (born 6 June 1944) is a Jamaican American jazz pianist. His playing has a Caribbean influence and bright swinging feeling, with a strong vocabulary of bebop jazz and blues rooted melodies. He was influenced by Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner, Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Les McCann, and Frank Sinatra. Alexander also sings and plays the melodica. He is known for his surprising musical twists, bright rhythmic sense, and intense dramatic musical climaxes. His recording career has covered many of the well-known American songbook standards, jazz standards, pop hits, and Jamaican songs from his original homeland. Alexander has resided in New York City for many years and performs frequently throughout the world at jazz festivals and clubs.

Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander, cited as one of the greatest jazz piano players of all time, celebrates more than 50 years performing at Ronnie Scotts.. Sixty years after leaving Kingston, Jamaica, Monty is loved worldwide for his vibrant personality and soulful playing. He delivers a joyous mix of timeless swinging grooves, endless melodies, sophisticated voicings, and a romantic spirit that has defined his career.

      5. Gingerbread Man.

Lou Rawls & Strings.

Some classic 20's standard songs with strings !

       7. Me And My Shadow

Farmer John...The Premiers

The Premiers were an American garage band in the 1960s, best known for their 1964 hit, "Farmer John".

The band was formed in 1962 in San Gabriel, California, by Mexican-American brothers Lawrence Perez (guitar) and John Perez (drums), and neighbours George Delgado (guitar) and Frank Zuniga, (bass). They practiced in the Perez brothers' backyard, encouraged by their mother, and soon started drawing crowds to their rehearsals. They were discovered by Billy Cardenas, who managed and produced other Chicano bands in the East Los Angeles area, and won the group slots supporting artists such as Johnny "Guitar" Watson and Chris Montez.

Following The Kingsmen’s success with "Louie Louie", Cardenas suggested that the Premiers record a similar song, "Farmer John", which had been written and recorded by Don and Dewey. Although claimed to have been recorded "live at the Rhythm Room in Fullerton, California", it was actually recorded in a small studio in Hollywood, with overdubbed party noises provided by girls of the Chevelles car club, who had been invited to the studio. The vocals were performed by John Perez and George Delgado singing in unison.

        1. Farmer John.

Reflections...The Lettermen.

Throughout their long career, The Lettermen utilized a distinct vocal style that bridged the gap between pop sensibilities and traditional easy listening arrangements. Contemporaneous to their work around this release, the group was associated with single recordings including Hang On Sloopy, She Cried, and Everything Is Good About You. Reflections stands as a representation of the group's mid-career output, serving as a snapshot of their ability to capture an audience on the Billboard 200 during the final quarter of 1970. The album, issued in the classic vinyl LP format, remains part of the extensive catalog that solidified The Lettermen as one of the most reliable vocal acts of their generation.

         8. Make It With You.

Twist Uptown...The Crystals

A Phil Spector Sound ! Special Delivery !!

        1. Uptown.

Soundtrack From The Film "Zorba the Greek".

Zorba 's Film Soundtrack Dance !!

 

1. Theme De Zorba.

2. La Danse De Zorba.

3. Un Peche Impardonnable

4. La Vie S'en Va.

       2. La Danse De Zorba.

At Midnight...Otto Weiss

               Otto Weiss....With His Soloists !!!.. Is the title on the back Cover !!

        1. Isle Of Capri.

Write Me A Love Song Charlie...Jack Jones.

This IMHO is a better set of songs than on the "Michel Legrand" one....maybe as I said before these songs on this L/P are more well known...I like the songs that tells some kind of story and there are two great ones on here "Happy Anniversary" and "You've Let Yourself Go"....as usual JJ is in good voice and sings all the tracks great...

1. Write Me A Love Song Charlie
2. The I Love You Song
3. Like Roses
4. After Loving You
5. We Had It All
6. She

1. Happy Anniversary
2. The Old Fashioned Way
3. Yesterday When I Was Young
4. The Happy Days
5. You've Let Yourself Go

      2. The Old Fashioned Way.

Warm Latin Sound of Tommy Reilly.

Thomas Rundle Reilly MBE (August 21, 1919 – September 25, 2000) was a Canadian-born harmonica player, predominantly based in England. He began studying violin at eight and began playing harmonica at aged eleven as a member of his father's band. In the 1940s, he began parallel careers as a concert soloist and recitalist playing the harmonica.

A popular BBC radio and TV performer, and a studio musician-composer. He performed with most of the major European orchestras and toured Europe several times with the Academy of St Martin-in-the-Fields. He also played the theme tune and musical breaks to the BBC Radio series The Navy Lark, from 1959-77.

He was signed to Parlophone in 1951 where his recordings were produced by George Martin. He performed music for the soundtracks of many US and European films and for several US TV series. In 1967, Reilly initiated the development of the first Hohner silver harmonica. He and James Moody have recorded many musical scores for the harmonica under the pen names "Dwight Barker" and "Max Martin".

In 1992 he was awarded the MBE for his services to music.

1. Sunshine Of My Life

2. Wave

3. Baubles Bangles And Beads

4. Triste

5. Corcovado

6. Light My Fire.

1. Girl From Ipanema

2. Its Impossible

3. Desafinado

4. The Secret

5. Shadow Of Your Smile

6. Brazil.

         10. The Secret

Soulin'...Lou Rawls.

The first couple of Lou Rawls L/P's from Luc ! And yes I'm still In the Land Of Chochy's!

      8-9-10-11..Old Man Memories