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Thanks For The Memory F.harm.

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by: Various

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The Mighty Wurlitzer - The 1930s

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by: Nigel Ogden

Release Date July 14, 2003

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The Song Is You

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by: Mario Lanza

Release Date October 27, 2008
Lanza himself said that he sang as though his life depended on it, and that is obvious from the opening bars of every track on this compilation. He modelled himself on his idol Caruso, and his rich powerful voice enabled him to follow in that full-throated tradition. That style of singing was criticised by those weaned on the softer approach of the Gigli school, but modern taste seems to have swung back in his favour, as witness the success of Luciano Pavarotti.

The accompanists include Paul Baron, Henri René, Ray Sinatra, and Constantine Callinicos conducting the RCA Victor Orchestra, and the compilation falls into four main categories. Of the 99 tracks, 12 by my count are operatic arias, including three duets with Elaine Malbin, ... Read More:

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The Essential Collection

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by: Al Bowlly

Release Date March 19, 2007
This is a distillation of an earlier 3-CD set from Avid, about which I wrote a rave review at the time. It's a fascinating compilation, which makes up a chronological journey through Al's recording career. If you were lucky enough to buy the earlier set then there's nothing here that wasn't issued earlier, but if you missed out then grab this now. It's the ideal introduction to the supreme singer, and excellent value for money.

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Close Your Eyes

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by: Al Bowlly

Release Date June 09, 2008
This is a distillation of an earlier 3-CD set from Avid, about which I wrote a rave review at the time. It's a fascinating compilation, which makes up a chronological journey through Al's recording career. If you were lucky enough to buy the earlier set then there's nothing here that wasn't issued earlier, but if you missed out then grab this now. It's the ideal introduction to the supreme singer, and excellent value for money.

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Five Fifteen: a Tribute to the BBC Dance Orchestra

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by: Mart Sander

Release Date July 03, 2006
Don't be misled by the title, because only a few of the songs were recorded by Henry Hall, and the arrangements lean more towards a big band than a dance band style. The orchestra hails from Estonia, but you'd be hard put to tell that from the vocals, although to my ears one of the female singers is a little on the strident side. Sound quality is superb and the overall result is a knockout.

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50 Melancholy Greats

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by: Al Bowlly

Release Date November 07, 2005
Don't be misled by the title, because only a few of the songs were recorded by Henry Hall, and the arrangements lean more towards a big band than a dance band style. The orchestra hails from Estonia, but you'd be hard put to tell that from the vocals, although to my ears one of the female singers is a little on the strident side. Sound quality is superb and the overall result is a knockout.

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50 Melancholy Greats

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by: Al Bowlly

Release Date August 01, 2005
Don't be put off by the title! I don't have it, but I have copies of all the titles in the compilation, and they are delightful. Since I haven't heard it I can't vouch for fidelity, but on the basis of value for money it must merit 5 stars.

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The 39 Steps Music From & Inspired By The Hit West End Show

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by: Various Artists

Release Date February 04, 2008
Don't be put off by the title! I don't have it, but I have copies of all the titles in the compilation, and they are delightful. Since I haven't heard it I can't vouch for fidelity, but on the basis of value for money it must merit 5 stars.

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The Golden Trumpet

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by: Eddie Calvert

Release Date February 20, 2006
Don't be put off by the title! I don't have it, but I have copies of all the titles in the compilation, and they are delightful. Since I haven't heard it I can't vouch for fidelity, but on the basis of value for money it must merit 5 stars.