In-Flight Entertainment

Antonio Pedro Hatch - The Cool Latin Sound (1968)

2012-02-10T00:50:00.000-08:00

What better way to get set for a snowy weekend than with this cool album from Antonio Pedro, AKA Tony Hatch.

One of my favourite albums. Here's Birds.

The Button Down Brass - Everybody's Talking (1971)

2012-02-07T00:51:00.000-08:00

Not had any BDB on here for a while, so here's a nice LP to beat the mid-week blues.

Everybody's Talking

Sounds Orchestral - Words (1968)

2012-02-03T03:28:00.000-08:00

This site is just like a bus. Nothing for ages and then two come along at once. This one should make the audiophiles a little happier, not so much crackle and pop.

Includes the best version of Soul Coaxing too, I reckon and a great version of Donovan's Jennifer Juniper.

Mike Leander Orchestra - Together (1969)

2012-02-02T13:16:00.000-08:00

Firstly, a belated happy New Year to you all. Secondly, apologies for the lack of posts since before Christmas. Sometimes life just gets in the way. Anyway, I'm back on track now with these nice LP from Mike Leander, best known for writing and producing a lot of Gary Glitter's hits in the 70s.

Unfortunately, this album is a little scratchy, particularly after our cat jumped on the turntable while I was recording it! Still, hopefully that won't spoil your enjoyment too much.

The Letter

Enoch Light - Presents Patterns In Sound, Volume 9 (1969)

2011-12-21T02:25:00.000-08:00

I recorded this way back in February and for some reason it's been gathering virtual dust on my hard drive. Hopefully, it's OK and was just forgotten about. Which reminds me, I will try and fix the Pete Winslow album soon.

Aquarius

Ron Goodwin - Christmas Wonderland (1967)

2011-12-20T04:13:00.000-08:00

Season's greetings to you all.

Various Artists - Something Festive (1970)

2011-12-10T04:47:00.000-08:00

A repost from last year, the original link being long dead and buried.

Pete Winslow - Last Tango In Paris (1973)

2011-12-09T01:59:00.000-08:00

Mmm...now this one makes me suspicious. I found this tucked away in my "Posting Possibility" folder on my PC. I usually post stuff more or less as I record them but I did this way back in May, so that suggests to me that there's something wrong with it. Apologies if that's the case. I haven't listened to it. You never know though, I may have just forgotten about it.

Anyway, let me know if there's anything wrong with it.

Carmen Cavallaro - With That Latin Beat (1958)

2011-12-08T14:44:00.000-08:00

Well, I finally got round to recording something new. A sparkling album from Carmen Cavallaro. Apologies for the crackles and pops. Great album, though.

Not sure of the year though, late 50s, early 60s.

Enlloro

Laurie Johnson Orchestra - The New Big Sound Of (1963)

2011-12-06T08:43:00.000-08:00

Another elsewhere post to keep things ticking over.

Hammond Fever (Deacon Stereo) (1971)

2011-12-04T02:17:00.000-08:00

The run up to Christmas with a five-year-old and a wife is never easy! That's what I'm blaming my lack of posts on. So, to make amends I'll be posting some stuff that I've posted....elsewhere...he says in a mysterious way.

In memory of my Mom who would have been 75 today.

This is a corker.

Various Artists - Latin Delights - Verve

2011-11-29T07:56:00.000-08:00

Apologies for the recent lack of posts. Anyway, here's a little cracker to end November with. Unfortunately, a cracker with a few crackles, but I thought those were a small price to pay for such a quality compilation.

Here's a little taster, courtesy of Kai Winding.

Franck Pourcel and Pepe Jaramillo - Studio 2 Stereo

2011-11-16T13:07:00.000-08:00

In-Flight Entertainment started two years ago today and to celebrate I'm posting a couple of S2S belters from Franck Pourcel and Pepe Jaramillo.

I must apologise for the lack of posts during November but I've been pretty busy at work and home and so haven't had the chance to rip any of the big pile of albums waiting to be posted.

To make up for it I'll be reposting some albums you may have missed over the last two years so please drop me an email - or leave a comments - if you have any requests and I'll see what I can do.

Thanks to all of you who've given encouragement and suggestions since November 2009.

Jean Bouchety - The Rhythm Sounds and Melodies of (1971)

2011-11-06T03:39:00.000-08:00

You lucky lot, what a weekend! Not only do I give you the superb Charlie Byrd album, but now this corker from Jean Bouchety. Oh happy day!

Charlie Byrd with Orchestra and Chorus - Hollywood Byrd (1967)

2011-11-04T14:54:00.000-07:00

A brilliant choice to kick the weekend off even if I say so myself. Some really nice tracks on here, with evergreen Georgy Girl being a personal favourite.

Bob Crewe Generation - Music To Watch Birds By (1968)

2011-11-02T04:49:00.000-07:00

I think this is such a good album that I'm posting it on here as well as S2S.

Winter Warm

Perrey And Kingsley - Kaleidoscopic Vibrations (1971)

2011-10-25T14:02:00.000-07:00

Perrey and Kingsleys classic Moog album from 1971.

The Savers

Gerry Butler - The Happy Hammond Goes Pop Country (1972)

2011-10-20T12:21:00.000-07:00

A companion to the album posted at the beginning of the week. Similarly, this was ripped at the beginning of the year and I'm mystified that I haven't posted it before.

Phil Allen - The Happy Hammond Goes Pop (1972)

2011-10-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

This was encoded way back in January but for some reason I never got round to uploading it (along with Country Pop). I did upload one track to YouTube though and I'd like to thank Jules for reminding me about the LP.

Terry Baxter and His Orchestra - Bacharach-David Treasury

2011-10-15T05:13:00.000-07:00

Nice little boxset.

Esquivel - More Of Other Worlds, Other Sounds (1962)

2011-10-09T02:19:00.000-07:00

LINK COLLAPSED DUE TO DMCA COMPLAINT

An album rightly regarded as a classic. Maybe not quite as good as the first LP in the series but great stuff all the same.

Happy Sunday.

Robert Byrne - Sound In The Eighth Dimention (1968)

2011-10-07T00:56:00.000-07:00

More Command Stereo to kick off the weekend.

Henry Mancini - Symphonic Soul (1975)

2011-10-04T00:43:00.000-07:00

LINK COLLAPSED DUE TO DMCA COMPLAINT

Well, apparently this is our last day of the indian summer, so what better way to say goodbye than with this album, one of the best you'll hear today, or any day for that matter.

The wonderful Butterfly.

Be quick though; I think we're on someone's hit list again.

Charles Magnante - Fiesta! (1964)

2011-09-30T00:34:00.000-07:00

I posted this album a while ago, but I'd messed up and posted Carnival instead. Well, finally here is the correct album and sleeve.

Especially for those of us in the UK who are enjoying this Indian summer. Should hit 26 today and 29 tomorrow. Phew, what a scorcher!

Music Of Mystery Mayhem And Murder (1965)

2011-09-27T00:33:00.000-07:00

Unforunately, not quite as exciting as the cover would suggest, but a good mid-sixties spy related album for all that.

Stan Butcher - His Birds And Brass (1966)

2011-09-21T00:43:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

Four years before Barbara Moore sung on the wonderful Birds 'N Brass album with Keith Roberts she worked on a similar project with Stan Butcher. No, not as funky as Sort Of Soul, but it does have it moments with Clunky being a good example.

Lenny Dee - In Hollywood! (1962)

2011-09-16T02:29:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

Been meaning to post this since the summer but forgotten all about it. A nice album from Lenny.

Around The World

Zubin Mehta - Star Wars And Close Encounters (1978)

2011-09-14T00:43:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

To celebrate my Star Wars Blu-Ray box set arriving from Amazon yesterday here's more Star Wars related tomfoolery.

Meco - Star Wars And Other Galactic Funk (1977)

2011-09-13T13:11:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

A classic album this. I apologise in advance for not separating the tracks. I did try, but they all run into each other and it turned into a bit of a nightmare.

Sinfonia '72 (1972)

2011-09-09T00:50:00.000-07:00

One of the many "greatest session men" albums. This is a good one though. Check out their spectacular version of Wichita Lineman.

Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Twin Towers. Have a good weekend everyone.

Alan Tew - Tom Springfield - Latin Style (1969) and Magnificent Swingers (1970)

2011-09-08T12:46:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

I've posted these two great Alan Tew albums before but my original posts were a little scratchy. I was lucky enough last week to find them again in almost perfect condition in my local British Heart Foundation. So I thought they deserved a second chance.

Roland Shaw - The Look Of Love (1968)

2011-09-07T00:47:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

The man who claims not to like vocal albums has posted nothing but over the last few days. Here's one more from the sensational Roland Shaw.

Trippin'

Leroy Holmes - For A Few Dollars More (1968)

2011-09-06T00:46:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

The posts are coming thick and fast at the moment as I want to clear some of the stuff I've encoded this summer but not got round to posting yet. Great album from Leroy Holmes, here's the title track.

Andy Ross And His Orchestra - The Godfather (1972)

2011-09-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

A great little album from Andy Ross. OK, so some of it is a little hard going, but when it's good, it's good. The versions of The Persuaders and Jason King are spot on.

Voices In Latin (1968)

2011-09-04T12:38:00.000-07:00

DMCA COMPLAINT AGAIN. LINK COLLAPSED

As you know I don't really like vocal albums, but when the vocals are by Barbara Moore, then well, there are exceptions to the rule!

Hideaway

Birds 'N Brass - Soundsational (1970)

2011-09-02T02:08:00.000-07:00

The brainchild of Keith Roberts, Birds 'N Brass derived their unique sound from conventional brass, guitar, etc and fused this with the wonderful voice of Barbara Moore (an album from her coming over the weekend) and with the Trivox, a weird electronic accordion.

Birds 'N Brass released one more album in 1973; which is just as good. I'll try and post that soon.

Porbably the finest album released on the legendary Rediffusion label.

American Woman and Sort Of Soul

Mark over at Easy Listening World has kindly posted the follow-up, ...Are Back.

John Gregory - A Man For All Seasons (1974)

2011-08-31T04:06:00.000-07:00

Mmm...now I can listen to almost anything but there's even stuff on here I don't like. Maybe, that's why he's a man for all seasons. Still, don't let that put you off, there are three well-known tracks on here that will blow yer socks off! Jetstream being one such classic.

John Schroeder - Gangster Movie Vibrations (1974)

2011-08-20T02:30:00.000-07:00

Most probably the best (and funkiest!) of the Vibrations series from John Schroeder. Check out his brilliant version of Quincy Jones' Money Runner.

Eric Winstone Plays 007 (1973)

2011-08-16T01:55:00.000-07:00

This has been on my wants list for a few years so I pleased to find it so cheap on my recent trip down south. OK, so it's a little crackly here and there, but none of that matters when you hear The Man With The Golden Gun. No, not the version you think it is, but a co-write from Eric and the legendary Syd Dale.

Frankie Carle - The Latin Style Of (1966)

2011-08-14T02:26:00.000-07:00

These are the kind of records you rarely ever see over here in England so I was surprised to find this (and a Harry Horlick LP) a few months ago at a record fair for 50p each. I'm sure the streets of every American city are paved with albums like this, but not over here unfortunately.

A sneak preview here.

Cyril Stapleton - The Panoramic Sound Of Lennon and McCartney (1969)

2011-08-12T02:00:00.000-07:00

OK, I'm ready to start posting some of my £1 a time booty from my recent holiday. This was an album I'd been after for a while and it's a corker! I know it's been posted by other folk around these parts, so I hope they don't mind me proudly posting my own copy.

Ticket To Ride

Xavier Cugat - Caricatures (1964)

2011-08-10T07:16:00.000-07:00

Fly Me To The Moon

City Of Westminster String Band - Home Lovin' Hits (1971)

2011-08-07T13:04:00.000-07:00

Another one of John Schroeder's excellent projects. Includes the wonderful Split Level.

The Orchestrah (1974)

2011-08-04T14:24:00.000-07:00

Odd little LP from 1974. Nice version of Life On Mars though.

Chaquito - Swinging Latin Sound (1962)

2011-08-03T13:27:00.000-07:00

I scanned the covers to this early Chaquito classic before Christmas but never got round to posting it. It's certainly a summer album though so I'm glad I waited a while.

Baia

Joe Harnell - Golden Piano Hits (1966)

2011-07-31T14:09:00.000-07:00

Goodbye July.

Lenny Dee - Gentle On My Mind (1968)

2011-07-24T14:23:00.000-07:00

I'm going to the seaside with the wife and the nipper tomorrow so here's a little something to be getting along with. Hopefully the views on the beach will be as nice as on this cover!

Happy Barefoot Boy - for my five-year-old boy who loves the beach.

Middle Of The Road - Phase 4 Stereo (1973)

2011-07-23T01:46:00.000-07:00

I can't remember the last time I posted a Phase 4 album, so here's a nice compilation from '73. There really are some oustanding tracks on this; Les Reed's Good Morning Starshine, Stanley's Black's These Boots Are Made For Walking and Everybody's Talkin' by Claude Denjean.

The World Of Easy Listening - Volume Six (1973)

2011-07-22T01:17:00.000-07:00

Here's the final volume, featuring some fine tracks including this version of With A Little Help From My Friends from Jose Pirata.

Well, it's the last one I've got anyway, there may have been more volumes. Anyone out there know?

The World Of Easy Listening Volume Five (1973)

2011-07-21T05:14:00.000-07:00

And so we move on to Volume Five. Love is Blue

The World Of Easy Listening - Volume Four (1973)

2011-07-20T00:28:00.000-07:00

And onto Volume Four. Listen to this lovely version of Music To Watch Girls By.

The World Of Easy Listening - Volume Three (1973)

2011-07-19T00:35:00.000-07:00

And onto Volume Three.

Moonlight and Roses

The World Of Easy Listening - Volume Two (1973)

2011-07-17T02:21:00.000-07:00

And here's Volume Two, with a little taster.

The World Of Easy Listening - Volume One (1973)

2011-07-16T03:10:00.000-07:00

The first in a fantastic series of six volumes from Decca.

Check out this cool version of Albatross

Ray Martin and His Orchestra - Favourite TV Themes Volume 2 (1975)

2011-07-15T00:38:00.000-07:00

As promised, here's Volume Two of Favourite TV Themes from Ray Martin and his Orchestra. Why not go on a Red Carpet Ride?

Ray Martin and His Orchestra - Favourite TV Themes (1973)

2011-07-14T00:00:00.000-07:00

Ray Martin & his Orchestra showcase some great early 70s TV themes here. Particular favourite on here is Wheelbase, though The Big Match, AKA La Soiree brings back wonderful memories of watch footy on tele in the 70s. Good old Brian Moore!

Look out for Volume 2, which is even better.

Sounds Orchestral - Meets Henry Mancini (1967)

2011-07-13T00:51:00.000-07:00

One of the best editions to the Sound Orchestra catalogue.

Panther Cocktail

Steve Race - Dance To The TV Themes (1963)

2011-07-08T13:59:00.000-07:00

Great album from the wonderful Steve Race. Here's a sample.

Chico Arnez - The New Sounds Of (1972)

2011-07-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

This is one of those records that I play over and over again. I wouldn't say it's legendary or anything like that, but everyone I've ever spoken to who's been into "my" kind of music has always sung it praises. And rightly so.

There are scandalously funky versions of Whole Lotta Love, Aquarius and Fleetwood Mac's Oh Well. Plus a great self-composed opener called Would I. There are some great backing vocals too from Sylvia King from The Ladybirds.

I don't want to big it up too much or anything but this is amazing stuff.

Royal Latin Orchestra - Golden Latin Brass (1968)

2011-07-04T11:43:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I know, there are a hundred albums like this, but it's summer and it really is a nice album.

Bert Kaempfert - That Latin Feeling (1966)

2011-07-02T14:19:00.000-07:00

For me, the best of all Bert's albums. Including the fantastic Mambo Mania.

This is the re-release from '66.

Vic Flick Sound - West Of Windward (1968)

2011-06-29T13:20:00.000-07:00

I've been asked to re-post this a few times since the link on the original post disappeared. As it happens to be my favourite ever album I thought it was about time to oblige.

This is actually a different copy from the one I've posted in the past, that was the original UK Rediffusion copy, whereas this is the Australian press released on Astor. This version is much louder and cleaner.

As for Vic Flick, he was a session musician who appeared on a thousand records during the 60s and 70s but is most famous for playing the iconic guitar riff on the James Bond Theme.

Listen to the title track here.

Themes From The Great Motion Pictures... (1967)

2011-06-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

A various artists album of sorts featuring the John Barry Orchestra, the MGM Studio Orchestra and the Metropolitan Pops Orchestra. Here's Jarre's theme to Grand Prix. Lovely.

Alan Tew Orchestra - Let's Fly (1969)

2011-06-21T11:34:00.000-07:00

A really good album this and a mixture of vocal and instrumental tracks. Here's a little taster of what to expect. Brilliant!

Laurie Johnson Orchestra - Somethings' Coming (1967)

2011-06-17T02:41:00.000-07:00

Obviously best-known for writing The Shake, AKA The Theme To The Avengers .

Alan Haven - Organ Magic (1969)

2011-06-13T13:52:00.000-07:00

Links deleted due to another DMCA complaint. Could someone tell me...when someone (i.e. Mr Ebay Wise) makes a DMCA complaint to Blogger, do they check his credentials or his right to complain?

So, if I complained about one of my own posts would they just take it down?

A real cracker this one. Hammond/Lowrey (thanks Seamaster!) albums are ten-a-penny, but some of them stand and out and this is one of them. Just listen to Alan's version of 1-2-3 and you'll see what I mean.

This was originally released in 1969 (as Haven For Sale), but this is the 1974 re-release. Arranged by the great Keith Mansfield

Ivor Raymonde Orchestra - It's Lovely Up Here (1968)

2011-06-10T03:58:00.000-07:00

So, the DMCA complaints are back, thanks to our friend Ebay Wise. Links deleted.

Been away for a few days so to celebrate my return here's a (shock!) vocal album from Ivor Raymonde. Really nice arrangements of well-known standards.

Franck Pourcel - Imagination (1973)

2011-06-05T15:13:00.000-07:00

Another high quality release from Franck Pourcel.

Nelson Riddle - Communication (1973)

2011-05-31T13:13:00.000-07:00

Thanks for all the messages, I've decided to carry on for as long as I can, but remember to grab these quick before they get gone!

This really is one of my favourite albums and along with Changing Colours is something I listen to again and again. Time and Space is particularly fantastic.

So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye

2011-05-27T01:14:00.000-07:00

This morning I received the following email from Mediafire:

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Now that these files have been taken down you'll obviously have to go into your nearest record store and stock up on all the Kookie Freeman, Manuel and Graham Dalley CDs that are littering the shelves!

It's a shame that because of our friendly little Web Sheriffs like Jodi "and co", this music will never be heard by more than a handful of us lucky enough to own the records.

I think that's probably it for me now, it all seems a little pointless...

Kookie Freeman - More Love In Velvet (1969)

2011-05-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

Velvety sounds from Kookie Freeman

Manuel And His Music Of The Mountains - Cha Cha With Manuel (1976)

2011-05-24T11:53:00.000-07:00

A mid-70s greatest hits of sorts. Great version of Fernando!

Graham Dalley Dozen - Sounds International (1969)

2011-05-23T12:39:00.000-07:00

Great album this, so please try and grab it before it disappears!

Sounds Danceable (1972)

2011-05-18T00:43:00.001-07:00

Quick chop!

Pete Wilson And His Quintet - Dance Party (1965)

2011-05-14T01:07:00.000-07:00

If you're having a cocktail party tonight, here's something to make the party "swing". Or not.

Enoch Light - Discotheque Volume 2 (1965)

2011-05-11T00:39:00.000-07:00

I was talking to someone from the States recently about Enoch Light. Being English (not my fault!) and living here in the England, Enoch Light albums are pretty few and far between, so it's always nice to stumble across one. Also, his music always sounds so vibrant, exciting and exotic to me.

Anyway, this is a nice one and features tracks that are a little different from the norm. Some of the tracks seem to end suddenly, don't worry, it's just that on the album they tend to run into each other. Play them in sequence and you'll see what I mean. Have a nice Wednesday.

Mike Sammes Singers - Sounds Sensational (1965)

2011-05-10T00:40:00.000-07:00

Links collapsed due to DMCA complaint.

Here's the other vocal album I mentioned yesterday. S2S, so can't be bad!

Don Black Orchestra - Movie Songbook (1970)

2011-05-09T13:50:00.000-07:00

I'm not usually a fan of vocal EL albums, but I like this one - and the one I'll be posting tomorrow. Contains one of my favourite songs, On Days Like These.

Ray Miranda Orchestra - Latin Ole (1969)

2011-05-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

Links collapsed due to DMCA complaint.

Sunday afternoon latin a go-go.

Stereo 99 (1968)

2011-05-06T08:35:00.000-07:00

Links collapsed due to DMCA complaint.

I guess this is what they thought we'd be listening to at the end of the 20th century. Some of us were!

Duncan Lamont - Summer Sambas (1973)

2011-05-06T01:10:00.000-07:00

Something else for someone to complain about.

The Hollywood Soundmakers - Great Music From The Films (1968)

2011-05-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

What a great LP this is. It sounds like a few blokes down the pub decided to pop into a studio with their bass, guitar and drums to record an album of Morricone greats. Fantastic.

Steve Race (Studio 2 Stereo, 1966)

2011-05-03T05:32:00.000-07:00

Get it while you can!

Brian Fahey - Stereo Explosion (1971)

2011-04-30T02:46:00.000-07:00

As it's so nice and sunny today, why not play the wonderful Trumpets In The Sun. Very, very loudly.

Pepe Jaramillo - Moonlight In Mexico (1967)

2011-04-28T07:42:00.000-07:00

Due to another DMCA complaint, the links to this post have been collapsed.

The question is will I ever get tired of posting Studio 2 Stereo albums? Nah...

Franck Pourcel - Dancing In The Sun (1970)

2011-04-22T12:21:00.000-07:00

Those of us in the UK have no doubt been enjoying the beautiful Good Friday weather. I've been saving this album for just such a day. IMHO, apart from the wonderful Days Of Pearly Spencer, the title track to this album, Dancing In The Sun, is one of Franck's finest tracks on all of his many albums.

Chaquito - It's Magic (1971)

2011-04-19T00:12:00.000-07:00

Well, let's give this one a go. My favourite (probably) of all the Chaquito albums. It certainly contains my favourite track by them, the title track, It's Magic.

Thanks for all the emails of support, BTW! It's much appreciated and it's always nice to hear that people like wat we're doing here at I-FE.

More DMCA Complaints Today

2011-04-15T09:43:00.001-07:00

Well, three more posts have been removed today due to a DMCA complaint.

To be honest, I'm not sure this is going to be worth it anymore if they're just going to take everything down.

Nelson Riddle - Changing Colors (1973)

2011-04-14T02:48:00.000-07:00

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This is a fantastic album. Two of my favourite ever tracks are on here, My Life and Lamento. From now on I'll be putting a couple of tracks from each upload on YouTube, so at least you can sample before you download or at hear on what you've missed out on! As someone else pointed out Divshare just slows things down.

Grab this while you can as who knows how long this one will last.

Blogger DMCA Takedown Notification

2011-04-13T00:48:00.000-07:00

I received an email from Blogger yesterday regarding three posts on In-Flight: Garry Blake, Mellow Fruitfulness and Michel Legrand. I have now removed the links but kept the posts there.

Interestingly, by law, they cannot delete my posts - just put them into draft mode, which they did. They also have to list the complainants, but with any personal info redacted. This is the link they sent me, interesting stuff:

http://www.chillingeffects.org/notice.cgi

Not been a good week in blogger land, to be honest. Before this a lot of links I had on Megaupload and Rapidshare have been deleted. If you try and download a file and the link is dead then please contact me. I'm not going to replace the files - it takes too much time.

Is this the beginning of the end?

Raymond Lefevre and His Orchestra (1967)

2011-04-12T05:35:00.000-07:00

Garry Blake - Sounds Like Swingin' (1965)

2011-04-08T13:23:00.000-07:00

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This one is for the Cotswold Kid and for no other reason than for being a bloody nice bloke.

I've posted a few albums by Garry in the past and they've all been received well. I don't know a thing about him though, so if anyone has any information then I'd be grateful. This was posted previously with a different sleeve, but this is a nicer sounding copy, with a slightly different track list.

Mellow Fruitfulness - A Whiter Shade Of Pale (1967)

2011-04-07T13:19:00.000-07:00

Michel Legrand - Strings On Fire (1962)

2011-04-06T23:53:00.000-07:00

Larry Page Orchestra - Instrumentally Yours (1969)

2011-04-03T12:25:00.000-07:00

You really can't beat a bit of Larry Page.

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In-Flight Soundtracks - Now Open For Business

2011-04-02T04:57:00.000-07:00

I've decided to create a blog just for all the soundtracks in my collection, so head over the Rialto for some fine silver screen related music:

http://inflightrialto.blogspot.com

The first post is Quincy Jones' soundtrack How To Steal A Diamond in Four Uneasy Lessons.

Marimba Chiapas - Maderas Musciales (1962)

2011-04-01T06:45:00.000-07:00

A wonderful cover and wonderful music. Happy Friday.

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Mike Leander - Cool Drinks and Warm Company (1966)

2011-03-29T13:09:00.000-07:00

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I've been looking for this album for a while and was pretty excited on Saturday when I found it at my local record fair for a £1. OK, so the condition could be better, but it doesn't sound too bad.

As for Mike Leander, he really has two claims to fame. Firstly, as fellow Beatles anoraks will know Mike was the only person apart from George Martin to arrange strings on a Beatles record: the wonderful She's Leaving Home. Secondly, he co-wrote and produced most of Gary Glitter's hits in the 70's. I think he may have been house producer for Bell. But don't quote me as I may have made that up.

Anyway, enjoy and share my excitement!

Andrew Lloyd Webber - The Odessa File (1974)

2011-03-27T12:56:00.000-07:00

Yes, you read that right: Andrew. Lloyd. Webber. This generally excellent score was written by Sir Andrew way back in the early 70s before he took the world of theatre by storm. This is one of those soundtracks that contains tracks from both ends of the spectrum, some great funky pieces featuring his brother Julian and some pieces even I struggle to listen to. Overall, this is a really good example of Cold War Thriller music.

1.    Odessa Theme - Main Title
2.    Christmas Dream
3.    Solomon Tauber's Diary/Music At Riga
4.    Miller's Theme/Amboss Polka
5.    Odessa Anthem (Vocal Version)
6.    Schwarzbraun Ist Die Haselnuss
7.    Odessa Anthem (Orchestral Version)
8.    Miller Joins The Odessa
9.    Christmas Dream (Carousel)
10. Kidnap
11. Odessa Discovery-Fugue
12. Sigi and Miller
13. Miller Finds Roschmann
14. Christmas Dream (German Band)

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Charles Magnante - Carnival In Faraway Places (1966)

2011-03-24T13:11:00.000-07:00

Well, I've finally sorted this out. Thanks again to Philip (and others) for pointing out my...ahem...little mistake. I'll re-post the corrected Fiesta sometime in the future.

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