Santo & Johnny - The Way We Were & Other Favorites - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Various Artists - The Way We Were (Original Soundtrack Recording) [COMPACT DISCS] date 04/01/2008

2011 two CD collection. When Les Paul hit the scene at the end of the '40s and then Duane Eddy in the '50s, it became apparent that the use of the guitar and it's sound had begun to change. The next in line to push the new sound further were Santo & Johnny. Listen and marvel at the hits, 'Teardrop', 'Caravan' and their first ever , the timeless, 'Sleepwalk' which became their first #1 hit! There is no better introduction to Santo and Johnny and their repertoire than this collection of standards and rock & roll numbers all in wonderful stereo. Jasmine.

One of the most popular instrumental duos of the 50's and 60's, Santo & Johnny achieved worldwide fame when their catchy instrumental ditty InchSleepwalkInch rose to #1 on the pop charts. Their unique steel guitar sound remains as popular today as when they first hit the charts in 1959. The rare classic album presented here was originally released in 1974 and features instrumental versions of hits by a varied selection of writers including Paul McCartney, Cole Porter, Barry White, Jesse Fuller and W.C. Handy. Includes the theme to the hit 1973 movie InchSerpicoInch which starred Al Pacino. All selections newly re-mastered.