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These two long players are available on a single CD two fer. Both Stars in Our Eyes and The Swingers were originally issued in 1962 and represent the 15th and 16th studio releases by the vocal quartet during their eight year and counting association with Capitol Records. Each title individually contains a dozen tracks that fit into the respective album's concept or motif. Stars in Our Eyes allows the Four Freshmen an opportunity to pay homage to their influences, as well as peers, while The Swingers is a reference to the swing era jazz numbers included on the album. Although a seemingly obvious idea, the indescribably singular vocal resonance produced by the Four Freshmen when coupled with pop standards that have already been hit records in their own right is indeed a sure fire winning combination. Several of the reworkings, especially "Tom Dooley" and "Standing on the Corner," contain highly unique arrangements courtesy of their longtime collaborator, Dick Reynolds. His instinctual knowledge of their vocal blend brings new facets to many of the pop, folk, and jazz standards. Seeing as vocal jazz is the Four Freshmen's niche, The Swingers is an aptly compiled aggregate highlighting many facets of swing era jazz. These range from the sublimely upscale cover of Duke Ellington's "Satin Doll" to the comparatively silly reworking of Sir Duke's co collaboration with Peggy Lee on "I'm Gonna Go Fishin'." Additionally, this version contains specifically penned lyrics by none other than Miss Lee herself. Other highlights include the workout given to the Art Pepper/Stan Kenton composition "Dynaflow" and the quartet's definitive reading of George Shearing's "Lullaby of Birdland." The pairing of these two recordings fits comfortably and both are vital installments in any enthusiast's appreciation of the Four Freshmen. |
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 Imagination
Lulu's Back In Town
Lil' Darlin'
Let's Take A Walk Around The Block
Dynaflow
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me
Spring Isn't Spring Without You
Taps Miller
When My Sugar Walks Down The Street
Satin Doll
This Could Be The Start Of Something
Lullaby Of Birdland
I'm Gonna Go Fishin'
Shangri-La
Sentimental Me
Standing On The Corner
The Lamplighter'S Serenade
Teach Me Tonight
Tom Dooley
Opus One
I Thought About You
Green Fields
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
In Apple Blossom Time |
Stars In Our Eyes arranged and conducted by Dick Reynolds; The Swingers arranged and conducted by Bill Holman |
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