Mantovani and his Orchestra - Singles 1951-1962 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Prior to the arrival of The Beatles, Mantovani was the best-selling and most popular British artist in America. With his favourite arranger, Ronald Binge, Mantovani created the 'cascading strings' effect, the shimmering strings sound that stunned the world. This CD contains all Mantovani's hit records in both Britain and America up to 1962 as well as other tracks, one that was released in Australia, but not in Britain or America. Also included is the ever-popular 'Theme from A Summer Place' which was an album only track. The CD booklet tells the Mantovani story from the 20s to the 60s. Primarily known as an album artist, this 24-track compilation is the perfect introduction to the music of one of Britain's most feted orchestra leaders Album Tracks 1. Diane 2. Charmaine 3. Dancing with Tears in My Eyes 4. White Christmas 5. Blue Danube 6. The Song from the Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart) 7. Queen Elizabeth Waltz 8. Swedish Rhapsody 9. Luxembourg Polka 10. Shadow Waltz 11. Bewitched 12. Lonely Ballerina 13. We'll Gather Lilacs 14. Stranger in Paradise 15. Intermezzo (From InchCavalleria Rusticana) 16. Candlelight 17. Around the World 18. Mandolin Serenade 19. Fascination 20. Song Without End 21. The Green Leaves of Summer 22. Blue Star (The InchMedicInch Theme) 23. Main Theme from InchExodusInch (Ari's Theme) 24. Elizabethan Serenade 25. Theme from InchA Summer PlaceInch 26. The Valiant Years