I found this lp in a Charity shop during one of my endless trawls in the hope of finding something worthwhile, which is not very often, and I must admit that I was attracted by the cover. Well, who wouldn't be?
I paid £1 and never even looked at the vinyl which I was intending to dump and just keep the sleeve. When I did look, it was an absolute train wreck, full of scratches, scuffs and it sounded terrible when played. But there was something about the music which interested me. Well played, lightly swinging and reminiscent of music I remember hearing on the radio during my youth. So, I decided to attempt some kind of restoration.
I made at least three different rips from the lp before I got the best 'original sound' and then spent hours on restoration trying to get a decent end product. It was probably far longer than it warranted but having started I just couldn't give it up.
The end product is far from perfect but I was quite pleased with it and so here it is. A labour of love.
For those who love trivia, the model on the cover is Mavis Ascot. No, I didn't make it up and I've never heard of her either.
Apart from the very well known Jack Emblow on accordion, the musicians are unknown and the music was recorded in 1962 (issued in 1963) for Embassy which was a Woolworth's record label.
I since discovered that the lp is quite a sought after cult item and sells for quite high sums. BJ spares no expense in bringing this music to you.
Unknown - alto (09), clarinet
Unknown - piano
Jack Emblow - accordion
Unknown - guitar
Unknown - bass
Unknown - drums
01 The Gypsy In My Soul (Boland, Jaffe) (2:03)
02 Tangerine (Schertzinger, Mercer) (1:42)
03 Poor Little Rich Girl (Coward) (2:39)
04 Our Love Is Here To Stay (Gershwin) (2:47)
05 That Old Black Magic (Mercer, Arlen) (2:33)
06 Love Is Just Around The Corner (Gensler, Robin) (2:30)
07 Last Night On The Back Porch (Schraubstader) (1:47)
08 All The Things You Are (Kern) (2:06)
09 Babette (Herbert) (2:32)
10 A Foggy Day (Gershwin) (2:22)
11 Beautiful Love (Young, King, Van Alstyne- Haven, Gillespie) (2:55)
12 I Hear Music (Loesser, Lane) (1:48)
13 Just In Time (Comden, Green, Styne) (2:03)
14 Vilia (Lehar) (2:12)
Label: Embassy WLP 6056
Recorded: 1962
Lineage: LP>FLAC
