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The Four Coins - Shangri-La The Singles & Albums Collection 1954-62 - The Four Coins were one of the many vocal groups to emerge onto the pop scene in the wake of the classic early doowop groups like the Ink Spots and Mills Brothers, following in the wake of the successful black doowop groups who came from the gospel scene. The white vocal groups often came from the barbershop tradition, with some coming from the Italian-American community - the Four Coins were slightly different, in that they were of Greek extraction, but shared the Mediterranean musical heritage. This 59-track 2-CD collection comprises A & B sides of their singles on the Epic, MGM and Jubilee labels, along with selected tracks from their albums InchThe Four CoinsInch, InchFour Coins In Shangri-LaInch and InchGreek SongsInch. It features all their eight career hits including the No. 11 InchShangri-LaInch, and the Top 30 entries InchI Love You MadlyInch, InchMemories Of YouInch, InchMy One SinInch and InchThe World OutsideInch. They were a vocal group of the old school, rooted in the early '50s style, but they managed to keep their chart career going into the rock 'n' roll era to take advantage of the burgeoning album market. This selection of their work, including a significant proportion of their singles during these years, admirably showcases their easy-on-the-ear approach and immaculate harmonies. - It features all their eight career hits including the No. 11 InchShangri-LaInch. Album Tracks 1. We'll Be Married in the Church in the Wildwood 2. Maybe 3. I Love You Madly 4. My Anxious Heart 5. Oh Mother Dear 6. That's the Way 7. Promises, Promises 8. Story Untold 9. Magnolia 10. The Song That Brought Us Together 11. Need You 12. Memories of You 13. Tear Down the Fence 14. The Song That God Sings 15. The Old Professor 16. Cherry Lips 17. All My Tomorrows 18. O
