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Instrumental Gems of the Fifties rounds up 40 hits, some of which are otherwise difficult to find on CD. Although most of the tracks are orchestral hits, the inclusion of Ernie Freeman's "Raunchy" and Santo & Johnny's "Sleepwalk" add variety and a little context, considering that many of these orchestral intrumentals coexisted and competed with rock & roll records on the charts. At least in part, this package documents a side of the '50s music scene that is nearly forgotten, considering that rock & roll often dominates any discussion of the era's pop music. Compiled and annotated by the late Bob Hyde and cross licensed from multiple labels, Instrumental Gems of the Fifties is a treasure chest of classic and historic recordings. |
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 Third Man Theme (a)
Sam's Song (b)
Nola (c)
Laura (d)
Down Yonder (b)
Delicado (e)
Meet Mr. Callaghan (c)
Caravan (f)
Melancholy Serenade (g)
Song From "Moulin Rouge" (e)
April In Portugal (h)
Ruby (h)
Oh! (i)
Dragnet (j)
Ebb Tide (k)
The High And The Mighty (h)
Skokiaan (f)
Melody Of Love (l)
Crazy Otto Melody (m)
Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White (n)
Unchained Melody (h)
Autumn Leaves (o)
The Shifting, Whispering Sands (l)
Lisbon Antigua (p)
Moritat (q)
The Poor People Of Paris (h)
Moonglow And Theme From "Picnic" (r)
Portuguese Washerwoman (b)
Canadian Sunset (s)
Song For A Summer Night (e)
So Rare (t)
Raunchy (u)
Swingin' Shepherd Blues (v)
Patricia (n)
Tea For Two Cha Cha Cha (w)
Peter Gunn (j)
Only You (x)
Quiet Village (y)
Sleep Walk (z)
Enchanted Sea (y) |
Artists: a- Anton Karas; b- Joe "Fingers" Carr; c- Les Paul; d- Stan Kenton; e- Percy Faith; f- Ralph Marterie; g- Jackie Gleason; h- Les Baxter; i- Pee Wee Hunt; j- Ray Anthony; k- Frank Chacksfield; l- Billy Vaughn; m- Johnny Maddox; n- Perez Prado; o- Roger Williams; p- Nelson Riddle; q- Dick Hyman; r- Morris Stoloff; s- Hugo Winterhalter; t- Jimmy Dorsey; u- Ernie Freeman; v- Moe Koffman; w- Tommy Dorsey; x- Frank Pourcel; y- Martin Denny; z- Santo & Johnny |
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