The Poor People of Paris (Jean's Song) - Lawrence, Jack [Lyr
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Wheel of Fortune - Benjamin, Bennie
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Lisbon Antigua - DoVale, Amadeu
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26 Miles (Santa Catalina) - Belland, Bruce
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It's in the Book
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8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
and the nostalgia continues...Mar 09, 2008 Big Hits of the 50's is a budget priced CD that gives us really just a few of the big hits of the 1950s. On the other hand, however, it also gives us a good sampling of more obscure, forgotten songs from this decade. The sound quality is rather good; and the artwork is also good. This is an eclectic collection--but one that lovers of `50s music will probably want to add to their collections if only for the lesser known songs.
The CD opens with the theme from "Dragnet;" this uses drums and brass to great advantage--it builds suspense for the TV show and on its own it's also a strong piece of music. Great! "Too Young" by Nat King Cole features Nat crooning his very best as he sings this classic love ballad about how he's found a much younger woman with whom he shares a wonderful loving relationship. The strings sound great on "Too Young" and this embellishes the number greatly.
Les Paul & Mary Ford perform a fine rendition of "How High The Moon;" this has exceptionally good guitar and they never miss a beat! "How High The Moon" is easily a major highlight of this album and the harmonizing works wonders for this, too. Dean Martin also scores a sweet, charming hit called "Memories Are Made Of This." "Memories Are Made Of This" is also a very soothing number that relaxes me every time I hear it. Dean sings this beyond perfection! Listen also for Patience and Prudence doing their awesome "Tonight You Belong To Me;" these two young girls didn't have a long career--nor many hits--but this one shines like pure gold when they sing it out!
"Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford features him singing in a voice that's strong, masculine and full of warmth. The music goes along with the lyrics very well and this impresses me. Nat King Cole returns for his incomparable rendition of "Mona Lisa;" I love it when I hear Nat sings this. This also sounds like an earlier recording of Nat singing "Mona Lisa;" but it all still holds its own very well. The strings sound great on "Mona Lisa," too.
Kay Starr delivers one of my favorite hits from the `50s with her "Wheel Of Fortune;" Kay's voice is as clear as a bell and she never sounded better! Kay never sings a superfluous note and the big band style arrangement enhances the natural beauty of this love ballad.
Overall, this is one great single CD compilation of hits--and numbers from the 1950s that don't exactly get the recognition they're still due today. I highly recommend this CD for people who enjoy music from the `50s, oldies, and classic pop vocals.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great mix of hard to find songs on CD that most have forgottenJul 12, 2007 I remember hearing these on the radio but had forgotten about most until I found this CD. From the upbeat instrumental version of TV's dragnet theme, to It's In The Book which believe it or not was actually played on the radio. These are songs that will be enjoyed again, if just only for the era they are from. And, a must have if you are an oldies collector.
1 of 7 found the following review helpful:
big hits of the fiftiesJun 08, 2007 With all the great music of the fifties this is the best you could come up with? This cd stinks only about three worth listening to. I wanted lisbon antigua, but I didn't think I would have to wade through all this trash.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
THANKSJan 06, 2007 i've always gotten great results from this vendor. i try to use them first whenever possible
1 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Okay I guessSep 07, 2005 I can't give a true review , it was not for me . I can say the guy I got it for was very happy with it . Said it brought back memories .
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