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The Ames Brothers With Hugo Winterhalter And His Orchestra - Sing Famous Hits Of Famous Quartets
Review by John Sagum
The album "Sing Famous Hits of Famous Quartets" by Ames Brothers with Hugo Winterhalter and His Orchestra is a delightful collection of classic songs. The Ames Brothers' rich harmonies are beautifully complemented by the lush orchestral arrangements of Hugo Winterhalter. The album features well-known hits from famous quartets such as The Mills Brothers and The Ink Spots, as well as some lesser-known gems. The Ames Brothers' renditions of these songs are polished and sophisticated, showcasing their vocal talents and impeccable timing. The album is a must-have for fans of vintage vocal quartets and classic pop music. "Sing Famous Hits of Famous Quartets" is a timeless and enjoyable collection that will delight listeners of all ages.
Album: Sing Famous Hits Of Famous Quartets
Rating: 3.0
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing | ||
| Paper Doll | ||
| Goodnight Irene | ||
| Cool Water | ||
| To Each His Own | ||
| I'll Never Smile Again | ||
| The Gaucho Serenade | ||
| Hit The Road To Dreamland | ||
| Moments To Remember | ||
| Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi | ||
| Moonlight Cocktail | ||
| Lida Rose |
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Ames Brothers - To Each His Own - 1959
Ames Brothers - Moonlight Cocktail - 1959
The Gaucho Serenade (1959) - The Ames Brothers
Ames Brothers - Moments To Remember - 1959
Ames Brothers Lida Rose
Ames Brothers - I'll Never Smile Again
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Catalog Numbers
LPM-1954Labels
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Mono
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Webster Hall |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Al Semola |
| Conductor | Hugo Winterhalter |
| Producer | Hugo Winterhalter |
| Engineer | Bob Simpson |
| Illustration | Victor Kalin |
| Liner Notes | Frank S. Brenner |
| Supervised By | Joe Reisman |
Notes
- In this album, America's most popular vocal quartet pays a stunning musical tribute to the famous foursomes of the past. The twelve carefully selected songs, ten of which were million-record hits, receive a million-dollar treatment with sparkling new vocal settings by Al Semola and the imaginative background scoring of Hugo Winterhalter.
- While the identifying link in this recording is the association of each tune with quartet singing, the repertoire covers many varied aspects of the American musical scene. There's a sentimental reminder of college days in Sweetheart of Sigma Chi which dates back to pre-World War I days. The name band era casts its reflection in Moonlight Cocktail and I'll Never Smile Again and Hollywood is represented with two songs from films, Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing and To Each His Own. There's a Western ballad (Cool Water) and even a lovely example of American folk music (Goodnight Irene).
- Yet, although the tunes cover a span of almost fifty years, the combination of up-to-date Ames Brothers' stylings and ultramodern recording techniques will make you feel that you're listening to these favorites for the first time. This should come as no surprise to the growing army of Ames Brothers fans, as the brothers are virtually synonymous, in the entertainment world, with freshness and versatility. The boys have been singing together since they were kids in Malden, Massachusetts. Their first big hit on the RCA Victor label was You, You, You in 1953, which earned them another "Golden Record," - the industry's medal for records that top the million mark - and they've been flying high ever since. Their repertoire cuts a wide swath from operatic arias to sparkling comedy to ballads. But whatever the material, the performance always bears the Ames Brothers stamp of precision and vitality. Dubbed by both The Billboard and The Cash Box as the "Best Vocal Combo," the boys now present a graceful vocal salute to the great quartets of both past and present which have paved the way for their own notable success.
- Recorded in Webster Hall, New York, October 17, 20 and 23 and November 6, 1958.
About The Ames Brothers With Hugo Winterhalter And His Orchestra
The Ames Brothers were a singing quartet from Malden, Massachusetts, U.S.A, who were particularly famous in the 1950s for their traditional pop music hits.
The Ames Brothers got their beginning in Malden, where all four were born. The act consisted of Joe (3 May 1921 22 December 2007), Gene (born 13 February 1923 4 April 1997), Vic (20 May 1925 23 January 1978) and Ed (born 9 July 1927).
Name Vars
- Ames Bros
- Ames Bros.
- Ames Brothers
- Ames Brothers And Ensemble
- Ames Brothers With Orchestra
- Los Hermanos Ames
- The Ames
- The Ames Bros
- The Ames Bros.
- The Four Ames Brothers
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Aliases
- The Amory Brothers
Members
- Ed Ames
- Gene Ames
- Vic Ames
- Joe Ames
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