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America has been blessed with many great singers of Italian heritage, and Vic Damone, born Vito Rocco Farinola in 1928, is one of the smoothest and finest balladeers of 20th century pop music, with a pure, beautiful tone, and expressive phrasing with amazing breath control. These are his early recordings with the Mercury label, singles released from 1947 through 1954, and there are 23 "A" sides, and two "B" sides included.
Most of the songs are super mellow, with a few up-tempo numbers thrown in, and one wacky tune which charted at # 11 in 1950, "Cincinnati Dancing Pig."
My favorites are the songs where he uses his lovely subtle vibrato to greatest effect, like the brassy, jazzy "Vagabond Shoes" with the Glenn Osser Orchestra, which was # 17 in 1950.
Other favorites include "Just Say I Love Her," in which he sings a phrase of the Italian original ("Dicitincella Vuie"), with the Ronnie Selby Orchestra, and was # 13 in 1950, the bluesy "Music by the Angels," which was the "B" side to "My Heart Cries" and charted at # 18 in 1950 with the George Siravo Orchestra, and the gorgeous "Ebb Tide," # 10 in 1953, with the Richard Hayman Orchestra.
The booklet insert has extensive and very informative liner notes, and a detailed song list. The re-mastered sound from the original mono recordings is excellent (except for a fluttering background noise in "Here in My Heart"), and total playing time is 73'59.
Many years ago I worked as a theater usher...and one day found myself in a terrible predicament; in front of me stood the handsome and impeccably dressed Mr. Damone, and in his reserved seat was a person with no inclination to move. Mr. Damone was so incredibly kind, and dealt with the situation. I always feel that how someone treats those in menial positions speaks volumes...Vic Damone, an exquisite singer, and compassionate human being.
Spitzenrezensionen aus anderen Ländern
Alejandra Vernon
one of the very finest
Rezension aus den Vereinigten Staaten vom 30. Dezember 2004
Mr. George Savage
Mercury Years
Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 2. August 2014
Amazon Customer
Very hsppy it was still available
Rezension aus Kanada am 30. Dezember 2018