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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More Living for 2009

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Time for some Feelings from the Living Strings conducted by Johnny Douglas, 1977. You'll find a few cuts from the I Write the Songs album featured in this album as well. Each of the 'Living' groups (Voices, Guitars, Trio) issued compiled albums in this series released in 1977. Each cover replicated the one posted here. Each was also lined with notes by famed WRFM morning man, Jim Aylward.

The favorite pick here, At Seventeen (featured in the Sample Box) that I share with my buddy, Rich. This is dedicated to him!

Cheers Rich and Happy 2009! Live it well!

More Choir for Christmas - Norman Luboff

Christmas with

The Norman Luboff Choir

First released on RCA records in 1964, Pickwick International re released it in 1977 as presented here. I believe I purchased the album (new) not only for the artist but, also for the album cover. I recall having those (vegetable) oil lamps in the 70's.





The arrangements are great and reminiscent of Luboff's 60's style. Favorite pick is Jingle Bells.


Enjoy!

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
Do You Hear What I Hear
Silver Bells
The Little Drummer Boy
Jingle Bells
Silent Night
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Whence Comes this Rush of Wings; The First Noel
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Deck the Halls; Baloo Lammy; Here We Come A-Wassailing
Oh Holy Night
Joy to the World; Oh Little Town of Bethlehem; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

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