Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
Format Details:
Release Date: 26 August 2002
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988039627
Genres: Easy Listening Big Band
Description
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians were one of the leading dance bands of their day. They had 218 hits of their own on the American Charts, of which 50 can be found here.
The recordings on this collection were all made for Decca, for whom Guy recorded in 1934 & 1935, then from 1938 to the end of his hit-making career in the 1950's. Even if you are new to Guy's music, fans of the music of that era will recognise some of the songs. In those days, it was customary for several versions to be in the charts simultaneously, so some of these songs also charted for the likes for Jo Stafford, Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby and others. Sometimes Guy ended up with the biggest hit, sometimes not. When it comes to whose version was best, it's all a matter of personal preference. In any case, all of them are brilliant in different ways.
Tracklisting
The Mudlarks
The Goofers
Slim Willet
Sleepy LaBeef
Marty Wilde
June Carter
Jimmy McCrackin
Gene Vincent
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
Duke Ellington
Jeremy Rose & The Earshift Orchestra
Duke Ellington
Harry James
Harry James
Doncaster Jazz Alumni
Duke Ellington
