ALBUM REVIEWS

?15E “SPAIN”-—Stanley Black—London SP 44016 SUSIC “THE SWEETEST MUSIC THIS SIDE OF This quality entry from the London phase 4 cata- HEAVEN”—^Guy Lombardo—Decca DL 74229 log features the orchestra of Stanley Black play- Lombardo and his Royal Canadians indulge in a ing the music of Spain. The grandeur of “Valen- bit of musical reminiscing as they read a bevy of cia” is felt as the spirited strings of the orches- oldies with which they have been closely identi- tra begin with this melody. Included in the album fied. But for the obvious electronic improvements, are lush and beautifully arranged versions of it might be the mid thirties as the band plays “Malaguena,” “Ritual Fire Dance,” “Granada,” “Red Sails In The Sunset,” “I Must See Annie “Estrellita,” and the ever-popular “Carmen Tonight,” “Scatter-Brain,” and “Love, You Funny Suite.” As in the previous phase 4 sets, the stereo Thing.” The orkster’s loyal group of followers is top-notch. will want this for dancing and easy listening.

“HANK WILLIAMS’ GREATEST HITS” (Vol “ALL TIME GREATEST HITS”—Roy Acuff— II)—MGM E.4040 Hickory LPM 109 Hank Williams, who left to the Roy Acuff, long a best-seller in the country field, world a host of fine hit tunes, sings fourteen of comes up with a package of standards which have them on this outing from MGM. The tunes run been to hitsville. Delivered with a slight blue- the gamut from sheer joy to deep despair and grass flavor, the singer reads such favorites as he delivers them in Ms own feelingful style. In- “The Precious Jewel,” “Pins And Needles (In My cluded are “Move It On Over,” “They’ll Never Heart),” “Unloved And Unwanted,” and “Wabash Take Her Love From Me,” “Ramblin’ Man,” and Cannonball.” Acuff’s legion of loyal followers “A Mansion On The Hill.” Country music buffs will find this album a worthy addition to their should come out strongly for this one. collections.

“EXOTICA”—Ted Auletta—Cameo SC 4008 Cameo’s newest offering in the 4:35 process has “THE NEW SABRE DANCE”—Otto Weiss— Ted Auletta and tne band playing a collection of Jubilee JGM 5001 Latin tunes with a jungle flavor. The orkster’s The crazy organ of Otto Weiss goes to town on use of bongos, Chinese bells, bamboo drums, and collection of rhythmic numbers which showcase background jungle noises creates an effective and the talents of the organist on the electric key- axithentic atmosphere. Conducted and arranged board. Weiss swings with an impressive beat and by Auletta, some interesting bands are “Fla- the keyboard really vibrates as he lashes out mingo,” “The Breeze And I,” “Voodoo Moon,” with “The New Sabre Dance,” “Rhumboogie,” “Jungle Drums,” and “Return To Paradise,” “Jungle Fantasy,” “Hongkong Sampan,” and “I’ve ^ MGMt #aniN Boon* Geared for stereo, the disk is a choice item for 5»-5 ^ Got My Love To Keep Me Warm.” Kiif its VXK MOdfAKlHt audiophiles.

“OUT ON A LIMB”—George Siravo—Ad Lib “A PARIS—VOL 3”—Yves Montand—King 774 A226 The romantic baliadeer adds to his repertoire of George Siravo has produced a host of unforget- songs typically Parisian with this third volume able melodies in the past, and complements his of tunes “A Paris.” Montand, who scored a very melodic catalog with six more original melo- triumph in this TV spectacular, should delight dies in this LP. The composer-conductor-ar- his many admirers with this excellent disk re- ranger’s orchestrations are lush with flowing corded in Paris for King. Highlights of this ex- strings and mellow horns, and his artistry in cellent album are “Rue d’Belleville,” “Metro,’’ the three areas is audible in such numbers as “Les Saltimbanques,” and “Les Routiers.” The set “The Key To Love,” “The Object Of My Affec- should score with all of the songster’s many tion,” and in his own “Our Fulfillment,” and followers. “Cote D’Azure.” Superior mood disk that merits attention.

“THE LOVE THEME FROM LOLITA & OTHER “PIC-A-POLKA” — Frank Wojnarowski — Dana MOVIE FAVORITES”—Leroy Holmes— E MGM DL 1299 4064 The polka house of Dana presents one of its The twist and motion picture and TV themes leading exponents of polka music in the person have provided a wealth of material for recording of Frank Wojnarowski playing a deck of uptempo artists, and Leroy Holmes gets on the band wagon polkas with verve and genuine know-how. The with this quality package of melodies from new fast and furious pace of the polka is interrupted and old flicks. The orkster launches the session several times by swaying waltz tunes which lend with the love theme from “Lolita,” and follows it a note of charm to the proceedings. Anyone who with some beautifully orchestrated versions of has danced the polka will quickly attest to Woj- the “Bistro Bounce,” “Friendly Persuasion,” narowski’s natural flare for Polish folk music. “Tammy,” and the “Katsumi Love Theme” from Good dance wax. “Sayonara. Top notch easy-listening disk.

“LIMBO PARTY”—Southern Tropical Harmony “THE WHISPERING VOICES SING THAT Steel Band—Audio Fidelity AFSD 5967 MISTY FEELING”—Coral CRL 757413 Trinidad, perhaps better than any other in the An easy listening group of oldies are given an hemisphere, has the strongest traces of African airing by the Whispering Voices on this new culture. These potent off-shoots of the jungle are offering from Coral. With background music that eloquently expressed in the steel bands of the remains in the background, the emotions and island. This lively set from Audio Fidelity show- moods of the lyrics are emphasized by the group cases the lively instrumental talents of the as they effectively read “Misty,” “I Remember Southern Tropical Harmony Steel Band render- You,” “You’ve Changed,” and “ I Don’t Stand A ing half a dozen exciting, authentic native Ghost Of A Chance (With You).” LP is fine late- rhythms. The second side of the disk boasts the hours mood companion. band reading an extended, fast-moving limbo selection. Eye-catching cover should help sales.

The Staple Singers— A BLUEBIRD”—Marvin “HAMMER AND NAILS”— “GONNA FIND ME Riverside RLP 3501 Rainwater E 4046 —MGM This etching by the Staple Singers lends credence tags this pleasing session to the fact that gospel music is gradually taking HBk' after “Gonna Find Me A Bluebird,” his years- its rightful and important place in American back country and pop chart-rider and offers music. The group plays and sings gospel tunes eleven other country items with his distinctive that are deep-rooted and meaningful, and gives gimmick-free vocal approach. While accompany- them sincere, feelingful interpretations. Out- ing himself on the guitar the songster dishes up standing tracks are “Hammer and Nails,” “No- some highly listenable renditions of “So You body Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen,” and “Do You Think You’ve Got Troubles,” “Brand Of Blues” 1 Know Him.” The album should swell the ranks and “Moanin’ The Blues.”

j of Staple Singers’ admirers.

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