Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Flamingos: "Flamingo Serenade"


Released in 1959,
this is one of several great recordings
from this seminal doo-wop group.

Find out more about The Flamingos HERE.

Burl Ives: "...sings For Fun"


Released in 1956,
this was approximately his thirtieth (30th) studio LP
(depending on how one counts).

Much loved, mellow, jolly folk singer/songwriter/actor/author.

Discover more about Burl Ives, starting HERE.

Percy Faith: "South Pacific"


Released in 1958,
this was Percy Faith's twenty-third (23rd) studio LP.
Percy Faith's orchestral arrangements
are a staple of the "Easy Listening" genre.

Read more about Percy Faith HERE.

Placido Domingo: "My Life for a Song"


Released in 1983;
one of the Spanish classical tenor's
attempts to appeal to a broader, more commercial audience.

One of the famed "Three Tenors"
(with Italian Luciano Pavarotti and fellow-Spaniard Jose Carreras).

Find out more about Placido Domingo HERE.


Wayne Newton: "Can't You Hear the Song?"


Released in 1972.

Check on Wayne's life and career HERE.


Shelley Berman: "Inside"


Classic comedy album from 1958.

Delve into Shelley Berman's life and times HERE.

George Michael: "Faith"


Released in 1987,
"Faith" was George Michael's first solo studio LP.

Read more about George Michael HERE.