The Best of Nelson Riddle
The Best of Nelson Riddle | ||||
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Compilation album by Nelson Riddle | ||||
Released | 1963 | |||
Studio | Capitol Records, Hollywood, California | |||
Genre | Pop, easy listening | |||
Length | 28:45 | |||
Label | Capitol (T-1990 / DT-1990) | |||
Nelson Riddle chronology | ||||
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The Best of Nelson Riddle is a compilation album of composer-arranger Nelson Riddle's hit singles and popular tracks from his LP albums, released in October 1963.[1] Best of was issued under Capitol Records' "Star Line" banner, a series of LPs spotlighting artists' previous singles and LP releases.[2] It was compiled after Riddle had completed fifteen studio albums for Capitol, and was his last release issued by the label.
The liner notes compliment the artist by observing that the "smooth cohesion of an orchestra under Riddle's leadership takes on an added magic at times, for Nelson knows instinctively when and how to throw in those special blends of instrumental voices which cause the listener to sit up and take extra notice."[3]
Reception
Cash Box classified the album as a "Pop Best Bet", describing it as a "top-drawer package of instrumentals."[4]
Billboard awarded the album a "Pop Special Merit" title, noting the "usual bright, up-tempo style associated with the conductor-arranger."[5]
Track listing
Side 1
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length |
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1. | "Lisbon Antigua" | Do Vale, Galhardo, Portela | Lisbon Antigua | 2:31 |
2. | "The Green Leaves of Summer" | Tiomkin, Webster | 2:19 | |
3. | "Naked City Theme" | May | Route 66 Theme and Other Great TV Themes | 2:09 |
4. | "Younger Than Springtime" | Rodgers, Hammerstein | Hey...Let Yourself Go! | 3:25 |
5. | "Drive-In" | Bee | 1:52 | |
6. | "The Untouchables" | Riddle | Route 66 Theme and Other Great TV Themes | 2:16 |
Side 2
No. | Title | Writer(s) | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
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1. | "Route 66 Theme" | Riddle | Route 66 Theme and Other Great TV Themes | 2:05 |
2. | "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You" | Bassman, Washington | 2:58 | |
3. | "Brother John" | Riddle (arr.) | Moonglow | 2:14 |
4. | "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries" | Brown, Henderson | The Joy of Living | 2:03 |
5. | "Volare" | Modugno, Milgliacci | 2:02 | |
6. | "De Guello" | Tiomkin | 2:51 |
References
- ^ "New Album Releases - Pop". The Cash Box. New York NY. October 12, 1963. p. 98.
- ^ "Capitol Debuts 'Star Line' LP Series in May Issue". The Cash Box. New York NY. May 7, 1960. p. 28.
- ^ The Best of Nelson Riddle (LP record). Nelson Riddle. Hollywood, California: Capitol Records. 1963.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Album Reviews". The Cash Box. New York NY. November 30, 1963. p. 22.
- ^ "Album Reviews – Special Merit Picks". Billboard. November 23, 1963. p. 10.
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