Stanley Black and his Orchestra - "Soft Lights and Sweet Music" (1958) - Richmond High Fidelity
Hello Friends,
An imprint of London Records, the Richmond High Fidelity record label was a budget label that re-released mono and stereo LP's in the U.S. from 1958 to 1963 and sold for $1.98. What a bargain!
British bandleader & conductor, Stanley Black delivers some swinging, late night instrumental lounge music on this 1958 LP. Lush and softly exotic, its the perfect soundtrack to a balmy spring night at the old tiki bar.
The highlights here include a trio of Cole Porter songs, "Just One of Those Things", "Begin the Beguine" and "Why Can't You Behave?"; the Rodgers & Hart ballad, "My Heart Stood Still"; the Exotica staple "Bali Ha'i"; the South-of-the-Border lounge of "Adios" & "Estrellita"; and the jumpy "Alice Blue Gown"-- which would sound right at home in a Woody Allen movie.
RATING: 4.5 Trips to the Moon on Gossamer Wings out of 5
The highlights here include a trio of Cole Porter songs, "Just One of Those Things", "Begin the Beguine" and "Why Can't You Behave?"; the Rodgers & Hart ballad, "My Heart Stood Still"; the Exotica staple "Bali Ha'i"; the South-of-the-Border lounge of "Adios" & "Estrellita"; and the jumpy "Alice Blue Gown"-- which would sound right at home in a Woody Allen movie.
RATING: 4.5 Trips to the Moon on Gossamer Wings out of 5
