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The Versatile Henry Mancini

Henry Mancini, The Versatile Henry Mancini and his Orchestra. Liberty LST 7121. 1957. I love this cover. And I love Mancini.

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Admiral Stereo Advertising Album

Admiral Stereo, Stereophonic demonstration record featuring the amazing Phantom 3rd Channel! “A Masterpiece in Precision Fashioned in Fine Furniture.” That’s right, you couldn’t carry music in »»

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Music for “Young Moderns” in Love – 1954

Sam Donahue, For Young Moderns in Love, Capitol T 613. 1954.

The liner notes are fascinating.

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Nelson Riddle – The Joy of Living

Nelson Riddle, The Joy of Living. And she looks happy. Capitol ST 1148. 1959.

How many of you are aware of how much Nelson Riddle »»

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Listen to Spike Jones and His City Slickers

The Best of Spike Jones and His City Slickers. RCA LSP 3849. 1967.

Spike Jones was a musical comedian in the 1940s and 1950s. I’m »»

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Jim Reeves and Perry Como Christmas Albums

Jim Reeves Twelve Songs of Christmas, RCA Victor Dynagroove, LPM 2758. 1963. Perry Como Sings Merry Christmas Music, RCA Camden CAL 660. 1961. »»

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