Vic’s Fabulous Fifties

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Tracklist

1CD: Ladies First - The Gentle Art of Crooning
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1The Blacksmith Blues
baritone saxophone:
Robert Lawson (on 1951-12-12)
double bass [bass]:
Meyer "Mike" Rubin (on 1951-12-12)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Frank "Frankie" Carlson (on 1951-12-12)
guitar:
Robert F. "Bob" Bain (on 1951-12-12)
piano:
Milton W. Raskin (on 1951-12-12)
steel guitar:
Wesley Webb "Speedy" West (on 1951-12-12)
tenor saxophone:
Babe Russin (on 1951-12-12)
trombone:
Harold Diner (on 1951-12-12), Francis L. Howard (on 1951-12-12), Paul O.W. Tanner (on 1951-12-12) and Raymond "Ray" Sims (on 1951-12-12)
trumpet:
Vito N. "Micky" Mangano (on 1951-12-12) and Walter P. "Pete" Candoli (on 1951-12-12)
vocals:
Ella Mae Morse (on 1951-12-12)
conductor:
Nelson Riddle (on 1951-12-12)
recorded at:
Capitol Recording Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1951-12-12)
recording of:
The Blacksmith Blues (1951 song) (on 1951-12-12)
lyricist and composer:
Jack Holmes
is based on:
Happy Pay-Off Day
Ella Mae Morse3:05
2A Guy Is a Guy
vocals:
Doris Day (on 1952-02-07)
orchestra:
Paul Weston Orchestra (on 1952-02-07)
conductor:
Paul Weston (on 1952-02-07)
recording of:
A Guy Is a Guy (on 1952-02-07)
lyricist and composer:
Oscar Brand
publisher:
Ludlow Music
Doris Day2:43
3(How Much Is) That Doggie in the WindowPatti Page2:27
4This Ole House
recorded in:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1954-05-22)
producer:
Al Ham and Mitch Miller
vocals:
Rosemary Clooney (on 1954-05-22)
orchestra:
Buddy Cole and His Orchestra (on 1954-05-22)
arranger:
Jimmy Carroll
cover recording of:
This Ole House (on 1954-05-22)
lyricist and composer:
Stuart Hamblen
publisher:
MCA Music and Universal/MCA Music Publishing Pty Ltd
Rosemary Clooney2:25
5Thank You for Calling, Goodbye
recording of:
Thank You for Calling
lyricist:
Cindy Walker
composer:
Cindy Walker (in 1954)
Jo Stafford2:31
6Tweedlee Dee
recording of:
Tweedlee Dee
lyricist and composer:
Winfield Scott (in 1954)
publisher:
Hill & Range Songs, Inc. and Unichappell Music
LaVern Baker3:11
7Make Yourself Comfortable
recording of:
Make Yourself Comfortable
lyricist and composer:
Bob Merrill
publisher:
Rylan Music Corp.
Sarah Vaughan2:41
8It’s Love Baby (24 Hours of the Day)
Ruth Brown2:43
9Fever
double bass [bass]:
Joe Mondragon (on 1958-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (on 1958-05-19)
finger snaps:
Peggy Lee (on 1958-05-19) and Howard Roberts (on 1958-05-19)
vocals:
Peggy Lee (on 1958-05-19)
conductor:
Jack Marshall (on 1958-05-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Fever (on 1958-05-19)
writer:
Eddie Cooley and John Davenport
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Chrysalis Songs, Fort Knox Music, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Jay & Cee Music, Lark Music Ltd., Trio Music, Trio Music Co., Inc. and Trio Music Company
part of:
The Adjustment Bureau
Peggy Lee3:19
10Lipstick on Your CollarConnie Francis2:20
11That’s Amore
producer:
Lee Gillette
vocals:
Dean Martin (on 1953-08-13)
orchestra:
Dick Stabile and His Orchestra (on 1953-08-13)
conductor:
Dick Stabile (on 1953-08-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1953)
recorded at:
Capitol Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1953-08-13)
recording of:
That’s Amore (on 1953-08-13)
lyricist:
Jack Brooks
composer:
Harry Warren
publisher:
Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation, Four Jays Music Co., Paramount Music Corp., Peermusic Pty. Ltd. and Universal Songs
sub-publisher:
BMG Ariola Belgium and BMG Unisongs Music Publishers BV
part of:
The 26th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Dean Martin3:08
12Three Coins in the FountainFrank Sinatra3:04
13The Great PretenderThe Platters2:38
14Just Walking in the Rain
vocals:
Johnnie Ray (on 1956-06-29)
orchestra:
Ray Conniff, His Orchestra & Chorus (on 1956-06-29)
cover recording of:
Just Walkin’ in the Rain (on 1956-06-29)
writer:
Johnny Bragg, Buddy Killen and Robert Riley
Johnnie Ray2:40
15Singing the Blues
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 37)
cover recording of:
Singing the Blues
lyricist and composer:
Melvin Endsley (in 1956)
publisher:
Acuff Rose Opryland Ltd. and Acuff-Rose Music Limited
Guy Mitchell2:27
16You Send MeSam Cooke2:44
17Catch a Falling Star
vocals:
Perry Como (in 1957) and The Ray Charles Singers (in 1957)
orchestra:
Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra (in 1957)
performer:
The Ray Charles Singers and Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra (in 1957)
arranger:
Joe Reisman
recording of:
Catch a Falling Star (in 1957)
writer:
Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance
Perry Como2:30
18It’s Only Make BelieveConway Twitty2:15
19Personality
recording of:
Personality (in 1959)
lyricist and composer:
Harold Logan and Lloyd Price
Lloyd Price2:35
20Oh! CarolNeil Sedaka2:16
2CD: Ain't Got No Home - Rhythm & Blues, Country, Doo Wop & Novelty Songs
3CD: Shake Baby Shake - Rock & Roll
4CD: Volare - International Top Tunes
5CD: Holiday For Crooners - Instrumental Gold