Arthur Lyman – The Very Best Of Arthur Lyman

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Label:	Varèse Sarabande – VSD-6326, Varèse Sarabande – 302 066 326-2
Format:	CD, Compilation
Country:	US
Released:	2002
Genre:	Jazz, Folk, World, & Country
Style:	Easy Listening, Pacific, Space-Age

Tracklist

1	Yellow Bird	2:45
2	Hawaiian War Chant	3:43
3	Theme From "Adventures In Paradise"	2:51
4	La Paloma	2:30
5	Misirlou	2:56
6	Fire Down Below	2:30
7	Quiet Village	3:46
8	Havah Nagila	2:35
9	Caravan	2:32
10	Love Dance	2:30
11	Jungle Drums	2:27
12	Bolero	4:06
13	The Moon Of Manakoora	2:40
14	Love For Sale	3:01
15	Taboo	4:46
16	Blue Hawaii	3:26
17	Anna	1:58
18	Beyond The Reef	2:15

Notes

"The Sensual Sound Of Exotica Featuring 'Yellow Bird'." (Subtitle on Front Cover)

Compilation from HiFi Records 1958-1963

As the vibraphonist for Martin Denny’s group, Arthur Lyman was instrumental in crafting the sound of exotica. Going solo in 1957, he brought the lilting sounds of Hawaii to the upper reaches of the pop charts with “Yellow Bird.” Like Martin Denny, Arthur Lyman perfectly captured America’s fascination with all things Polynesian, offering up the ideal soundtrack for lounges lit by tiki torches where umbrella-festooned cocktails are served by lovely lei-laden ladies. Surrounded by a handful of fine musicians, Arthur Lyman has recorded some of the most enjoyable music to ever come from the 50th state. This CD features some of Arthur Lyman’s best recordings, which evoke the beauty and enchantment of that wonderful place known as Hawaii.