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.

Webber and Rice: "Evita"

Released in 1979,

this is the cast of the original American production of "Evita."

Read some history of the musical HERE.

David Rose: "San Francisco: My Enchanted City"

This is an amazing and delightful

concept album from 1958.

Music and Lyrics by Stephen and Libby McNeil,

Orchestra conducted by David Rose,

Narration by Don Sherwood,

and a host of fun, talented singers and actors.

Billboard's contemporaneous review HERE.

Harry Belafonte: "Belafonte"

Released in 1956,

this was Harry Belafonte's second (2nd) studio LP.

For those who care to know more about Mr. Belafonte,

you can find it HERE.

Al Caiola: "Percussion and Guitars"

Not specifically billed as an Al Caiola recording,

this LP nevertheless is all Al.

Great stuff!!

Released in 1960.

Melanie: "Gather Me"

No jacket!

You get labels only.

Released in 1971,

this LP includes the mega-hit "Brand New Key."

Quirky, but irresistible.

Read about Melanie HERE.

Neil Sedaka: "All You Need Is The Music"

Released in 1978,

this LP naturally featured a couple of disco-themed tracks.

Read more about Neil Sedaka HERE.

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band: "Stranger In Town"

Released in 1978,

this was Bob Seger's tenth (10th) studio LP

(not all with "The Silver Bullet Band," which was not formed until 1974).

Includes the mega-hit "Risky Business" favorite: "Old Time Rock and Roll."

Read more about Bob Seger's career HERE.

This recording includes a lot of great session musicians,

some of the greatest BGVs in the business,

and Eagles greats Glenn Frey and Don Felder.

Art Direction: Roy Kohara

Design: Ken Anderson

Photography: Terrence Bert and Bob Siedemann

Michael Crawford: "Songs From the Stage and Screen"

Released in 1987,

this was Michael Crawford's first

strictly solo project.

Get a bit more of the scoop

on Michael Crawford

HERE.

The King's Singers: "A Tribute to the Comedian Harmonists"

Released in 1984,

I lost count trying to discern what number

in their prolific recording history

this LP is privileged to hold.

Read more about The King's Singers HERE.

Ed Ames: "When the Snow Is On The Roses"

Released in 1968.

Read more about Ed Ames

(including the Johnny Carson "tomahawk" story)

HERE.

Barbra Streisand: "Wet"

Released in 1979,

this was Barbra's twenty-first (21st) studio LP

(depending on how one counts...)

Includes the huge hit duet with Donna Summer

"No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)"

Photography by Mario Casilli

Willie Nelson: "To Lefty From Willie"

Willie's 1977

tribute to Lefty Frizzell.

Decent blurb about this LP HERE.

Boz Scaggs: "Silk Degrees"

Released in 1976,

this is Boz Scaggs' seventh (7th) LP.

It contains a few of his best known hits:

"Lido Shuffle"

"Lowdown"

"What Can I Say"

Delicious mid-'70s

jazz-funk-pop,

and that incomparable voice.

Read more about Boz Scaggs HERE.

Of particular note:

the core of his session band on this LP -

The Porcaro Brothers, David Hungate, and David Paich -

went on to form the band Toto.

Ashford & Simpson: "Come As You Are"

Best known as a songwriting team

whose songs were recorded by many artists,

this husband and wife team

also had moderate success as a recording duo.

Released in 1976,

this LP contains some enjoyable dance music.

Read more about Ashford & Simpson HERE.

Design and photography credits lost in the blur....

Bing Crosby: "All Time Hit Parade"

One of many "Longines Symphonette" recordings

this one featured Bing Crosby,

released around 1970.

Wish I knew who did that artwork!

Hugo Winterhalter: "The Big Hits of 1965"

Released in late 1965,

this is GREAT

elevator music.

Read a tiny bio-sketch of Hugo Winterhalter HERE.