Making Up for Lost Time

We apologize here at EasyStackin' for getting wrapped-up in the laziness of winter. We suspect that the summer months would distract us from posting on a regular basis and we found ourselves falling in the 'Laziness of Winter'.

So, to make up for lost time, we have four posts here. Our selections today from the RCA record vault. Two Red Seals, one regular Victor and one from the Living Camden series.

From the regular Victor label, Frankie Carle 37 Favorites for Dancing. Well, we have to admit, we have a problem with this recording and could only provide about 16 of the 37 favorites. 1958 Enjoy!

Medley: Dancing on the Ceiling
Medley: Remember Me
Medley: September in the Rain
Medley: The Very Thought of You

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From the Living Camden series is the Living Guitars, The Big Guitar Sound. 1964

I Believe in You
Humoresque
Oh, Lonesome Me
Rhythm of the Rain
Big Guitar
Malaguena
Alley Cat
Wabash Cannonball
Calcutta
Boss Guitar

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Now from the distinctive artists of Red Seal label are Al Hirt with the Boston Pops and Anna Moffo. Teamed up with the backdrop of the Boston Pops is the diversified talents of Al Hirt. Included here also is a unique rendition of Java, one of Mr. Hirt's biggest hits. 1964 Enjoy!

The Toy Trumpet (Stereo)
Java
The Last Chord
Bugler's Holiday
Trumpet Concerto - Haydn
The Toy Trumpet
A Trumpeter's Lullaby
Carnival of Venice
Pavanne
Eili, Eili
La Virgen de la Macarena

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From the Red Seal opera vaults is The Incomparable Anna Moffo. Here are selections from some of her best albums compiled in 1980. Enjoy!

Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor Act I
Puccini: Turandot Act I,
Puccini: Turandot Act III
Rossini: Semiramide Act 1
Leoncavallo: Pagliacci Act II
Puccini: Suor Anglica - Senza mamma
Puccini: Tosca Act II
Verdi: I Lombardi Act IV
Donizetti: Linda di Chamounix Act 1

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GoodWill Hunting

Easy Stackin' is going to be a out of commission for the next couple of weeks. So, we thought we'd leave you with two selections. Awhile ago, I promised not to attend any more record conventions or purchase any more vinyl as there is more than plenty of records and vinyl in the house, already.

A friend recently took me to a GoodWill store just browsing for themselves. I searched around and came across a used record bin. Curious, I searched through the few stacks of LP's. Several times I said in my mind, "I've got that", repeatedly. A couple of those "I've got that" found myself pausing a moment and realizing, I do have it in mono.

WAIT, these are in STEREO!!! So, we gave a quick glace at the condition. They looked pretty well kept. For a $1.00 each, how could you go wrong? So here are the two STEREO treats.

From 1962, the Boston Pops performs Leroy Anderson. It's the 'NEW' Sound of the Boston Pops. I found it funny that Sleigh Ride and Serenata sounded exactly like my 78 copy. Course, now in STEREO!!!

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Our second Stereo find is a childhood memory album. My dad played this album frequently from the RCA console stereo in the living room when the album was released in the later mid 60's. I'm sure this was a 'gold' album for Mr. Williams. Summer Samba, Born Free and Cherish were huge hits on the radio. Here's some great 60's instrumental styles from a truly great arranger/artist, Roger Williams. Enjoy!

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