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Lets Face the Music






Here's a 3cd set I just ripped as I'm re-sorting my CDs so they're in some semblance of order. I'm ripping to good quality ogg vorbis as I've done research to indicate this is the best format short of wave of course.

I've confirmed this with my own ears and ogg of 250kps is easily the quality of mp3 of 320kps and probably better. Its down to personal experience however and I found it hard pressed to pick the difference between cd and ogg although of course ogg is many times smaller. I was going to rip everything to wave but changed my mind when I heard the ogg vorbis format. Ogg is playable in Winamp and Foobar (which I use) and is easily converted if thats your preference.

Anyway this superb sounding out of print set of what sounds mostly like Phase 4 English lounge music is going to be shared with one proviso. I'd like a bit of feedback as to whether this is actually wanted by anyone as some of my recent shares have not been all that popular.

I'll make a poll in the sidebar so you can vote with one click and if there's sufficient interest I'll upload the whole set. I'm not asking for comments as probably only one or two people would reply.

Here's a little blurb about this set:

3 CD set. 75 smooth and groovy instrumentals from the 50's & 60's.
The finest Hi-Fidelity Cocktail Vibes from The Masters Of Easy Nelson Riddle,
Joe Loss, Geoff Love, Nat King Cole, Billy May, Ron Goodwin and more.
Over 3 hours of fun, cheezy tunes everyone at the party will know!

Track list is in the comments if you can't read the cover.

OK some response already so here's CD1

Thanks for the comments and votes so far its very encouraging. Here's CD2

Here's the final disc enjoy CD 3

18 comments:

Xtabay said...

LETS FACE THE MUSIC

Disc: 1
1. Let's Face The Music & Dance - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
2. Wheels (Cha Cha) - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
3. Guantanamera - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
4. Mas Que Nada - Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains
5. Music To Watch Girls By - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
6. Mexican Hat Dance - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
7. From Russia With Love - Count Basie & His Orchestra
8. The Girl From Impanema - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
9. Unforgettable - The Stralight Strings
10. Can't Take My Eyes Off You - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
11. Makin' Whoopee - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
12. Music To Drive By - The Joe Loss Concertium
13. Begin The Beguine - Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains
14. What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life - Manuel And The Music Of The Mountains
15. Tango 68 - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
16. Till There Was You - Billy May & His Orchestra
17. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - The Nat King Cole Trio
18. Call Me Irresponsible - George Shearing & His Orchestra
19. I've Never Been In Love Before - Billy May & His Orchestra
20. This Guy's In Love With You - Stanley Turrentine
21. I'll Never Fall In Love Again - Grant Green
22. Marchs Of The Mods - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
23. Spanish Harlem - John Barry Orchestra
24. Moonlight In Vermont - The Nat King Cole Trio
25. I Get Along Without You Very Well - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Disc: 2
1. Tquila - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
2. Do You Know The Way To San Jose - Ron Goodwim & His Orchestra
3. One Note Samba - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
4. The Man From Uncle / The Spies - Al Caiola
5. Moanin' - Billy May & His Orchestra
6. Bridge Over Troubled Water - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
7. The Pink Panther (Theme) - The Hollywood Studio Orcehstra
8. Quando, Quando, Quando - Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains
9. The Days Of Wine & Roses - George Shearing & His Orchestra
10. Volare - John Barry Orchestra
11. What The World Needs Now Is Love - Ron Goodwin & His Orchestra
12. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
13. Desafinado - Laurinda Almeida & The Bossa Nova All Stars
14. A Man And A Woman (Theme) - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
15. Moon River - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
16. Light My Fire - Zacharias
17. Strangers In The Night - George Shearing & His Orchestra
18. These Foolish Things - The Nat King Cole Trio
19. Dream A Little Dream Of Me - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
20. Spanish Eyes - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
21. Swingin' Samba - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
22. Theme From Route 66 - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
23. Besame Mucho - Grant Green
24. The Breeze And I - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
25. Isn't This A Lovely Day - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Disc: 3
1. Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love) - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
2. Walk On By - Ron Goodwin & His Orchestra
3. Cheek To Cheek - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
4. Y Viva Espana - Pepe Jaramillo
5. The Peanut Vendor - Manuel & The Music Of The Mountains
6. South Of The Border - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
7. Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock
8. Autumn Leaves - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
9. Wives & Lovers - Ron Goodwin & His Orchestra
10. Love Makes The World Go Round - Billy May & His Orchestra
11. The Look Of Love - The Three Sounds
12. The Magnificent Seven (Theme) - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
13. The Continental - Billy May & His Orchestra
14. I Say A Little Prayer - Reuben Weston
15. You Took Advantage Of Me - Paul Weston
16. Naked City (Theme) - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
17. La Bamba - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
18. Sucu Sucu - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
19. The Man I Love - The Nat King Cole Trio
20. Honeysuckle Rose - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
21. My Way - Joe Loss & His Orchestra
22. Lullaby Of Birdland - George Shearing Quintet
23. Groovy Sambas - Cannonball Adderly & The Bossa Nova Sextet
24. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (Theme) - GEOFF LOVE & HIS ORCHESTRA
25. Dr Kildare (Theme) - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra

DonHo57 said...

If any of us show a lack of appreciation then we're all daft, oh great X. Your was my first MP3 blog to be discovered, and I continue to daily check to follow your "adventures". And I appreciate everything you share with us, and apologize that I am guilty of not always taking just a minute to say thanks.

So, THANKS!!!

Ps - this is a great-looking compilation, looking forward to it. Love Phase 4

Anonymous said...

This looks like great stuff!! Besides, it says right on the package that it's smooth and groovy!--Bill

Oracle said...

Bring it on!

deGallo said...

Yes, please!! More. I love this. Thank you

Trustar said...

Bring on the smooth and groovy!

Thanks for sharing X


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trip^ said...

CD 2 & 3 would be very welcome!
Thx Xtabay

derippe said...

Hello Xtabay
I would like that you to post more albums of exotica, of that you have not set yet.
Thank you very much for all your work here.

bluehz said...

Definitely post this in its entirety please! Sounds great!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy Your Site
Look forward to Disc #3
K4

paul said...

You might like Haleloke Kahauolopua - Hawaiian Blossoms - LP 1951:

http://audiodesignstudio.blogspot.com/2009/03/haleloke-kahauolopua-hawaiian-blossoms.html

Cheers Paul

Xtabay said...

Thanks Paul site added to links list

Anonymous said...

Looks good!

Anonymous said...

Bring Em on brother. Great blog! henri

ufo said...

Even if i don't download a share, i still love your site and return to it regularly to have fun.
You do a great job and your shares are usually interesting and FUN!
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Woohoo!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Tantalizing stuff, but any chance you could post a mp3 or wav. version? Please, oh please, oh please?

jazztap said...

merci