16 Most Requested Songs of the 1950's, Vol. 1
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CD Details
Brand: SonyEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1989-05-26
Music Label: Sony
Soundtracks:
- My Heart Cries for You - Guy Mitchell
- Because of You - Tony Bennett
- Jezebel - Frankie Laine
- Little White Cloud That Cried - Johnnie Ray
- Delicado - Percy Faith
- Istanbul (Not Constantinople) - The Four Lads, The Four Lads
- Secret Love - Doris Day
- Let Me Go Lover - Joan Weber
- Mambo Italiano - Rosemary Clooney
- Ballad of Davy Crockett - Fess Parker
- Yellow Rose of Texas - Mitch Miller
- Moments to Remember - The Four Lads, The Four Lads
- Just Walking in the Rain - Johnnie Ray
- Singing the Blues - Guy Mitchell
- 'S Wonderful - Ray Conniff
- Chances Are - Johnny Mathis
Music reviews of 16 Most Requested Songs of the 1950's, Vol. 1
Music Review: and the nostalgia continues...
Rating: 5 Stars
16 Most Requested Songs of the 1950's, Vol. 1 boasts great sound and a wide diversity of artists to bring back those memories of the fabulous fifties! The artwork is great and the songs are sure to put a smile on your face.
"My Heart Cries For You" starts the CD off with a most passionate love ballad that is sure to pull at your heartstrings; and "Jezebel" by Frankie Laine features Frankie singing squarely in the spotlight. The percussion adds a lot to the musical arrangement for "Jezebel." "Jezebel" is a steamy number that works well on many levels.
Johnnie Ray's "The Little White Cloud That Cried" shines as brightly as it ever did; and The Four Lads back Johnnie up so smoothly. Johnnie belts this out very well and his performance of "The Little White Cloud That Cried" is masterful and sensitive both at the same time. Great!
Doris Day's "Secret Love" retains its incredible, timeless appeal all these years later; and Doris never sings a superfluous note! Her performance is sensitive and very emotional; this makes "Secret Love" a fine tune for slow dancing with your sweetheart. In addition, Joan Weber's "Let Me Go Lover" is another highlight of this album; Joan sings this with all her heart and soul. Joan really sings this well and I enjoy this song whenever I hear it.
"Mambo Italiano" by Rosemary Clooney is always one of my very favorites from this era; Rosemary Clooney belts this out strong and her backup vocalists enhance the number all the more. Listen also for Mitch Miller and The Gang on "The Yellow Rose Of Texas." "The Yellow Rose Of Texas" is a memorable number and "The Gang" sings this very well. The Four Lads also do a magnificent job on "Moments To Remember." I predict that you will like The Four Lads doing "Moments To Remember."
Ray Conniff and His Orchestra do an excellent job on "S'Wonderful;" and the album ends with Johnny Mathis performing his stunning hit "Chances Are." Johnny sings with a power and sweetness that I rarely hear or enjoy and "Chances Are" is a prime example of Johnny's singularly fine talent.
This fine album will, without a doubt, remind you of the days when you first heard these songs on the radio. Younger people who want to hear great songs from the 1950s would do well to choose this CD.
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