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The Mills Brothers & Count Basie - The Board Of Directors Annual Report
Review by Thomas Krampe
The album "The Board of Directors Annual Report" by Mills Brothers and Count Basie is a delightful collaboration between two legendary musical acts. The album features a collection of classic jazz and swing tracks, which are expertly performed by the two groups. The Mills Brothers' smooth harmonies blend perfectly with Count Basie's swinging big band sound, creating a unique and enjoyable listening experience.
The album kicks off with the upbeat and energetic "Up a Lazy River," which sets the tone for the rest of the record. The Mills Brothers' signature vocal style is showcased in tracks such as "The Whiffenpoof Song" and "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You." The Count Basie Orchestra shines in tracks like "Sent for You Yesterday" and "Moten Swing," with their lively brass and rhythm sections.
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Download
Filename: the-mills-brothers-count-basie-the-board-of-directors-annual.rar- MP3 size: 96 mb
- FLAC size: 1758 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Sent for You Yesterday (And Here You Are Today) | 3:36 | |
| Gentle On My Mind | 2:43 | |
| You Never Miss the Water Till the Well Runs Dry | 2:51 | |
| Tiny Bubbles | 3:11 | |
| Glow Worm | 2:23 | |
| I Want To Be Happy | 1:56 | |
| (Up A) Lazy River | 3:27 | |
| The Glow Worm | 2:22 | |
| April In Paris | 4:10 | |
| Blue And Sentimental | 3:30 | |
| I'l Be Around | 2:49 | |
| I'll Be Around | 2:42 | |
| I'll Be Around | 2:49 | |
| I May Be Wrong But I Think You're Wonderful | 3:06 | |
| Sunny | 3:32 | |
| The Whiffenpoof Song | 3:08 | |
| I Dig Rock And Roll Music | 3:03 | |
| Every Day | 2:56 | |
| Let Me Dream | 2:46 | |
| Cherry Point | 3:24 | |
| Cielito Lindo | 2:18 | |
| Sent For You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today) | 3:35 | |
| Sent For You Yesterday And Here You Come Today | 3:34 | |
| Release Me | 3:06 | |
| December | 2:43 | |
| Cherry | 3:25 | |
| Blue And Sentimental | 3:30 | |
| Down, Down, Down | 2:33 | |
| You Never Miss The Water Till The Well Runs Dry | 2:49 | |
| Blue and Sentimental | 3:32 |
Video
The Mills Brothers with Count Basie and His Orchestra - Sunny 1968 STEREO
The Mills Brothers with Count Basie and His Orchestra - Gentle on My Mind 1968 STEREO
Images
Catalog Numbers
- LPD 522
- DLP 25888
- VIM-5583, LPS 76746
- SLPD 522
- DTX 5888
- SMD 74 554, LPS 76 745, DLP 25888
- SZL-933, 040
- MCLD19366
- HJD 225
- SMJ-6008
- UCCC-9058
Labels
- Dot Records
- MCA Records
- Dot Records, Paramount Records
- Emidisc
- MCA Records, Universal
Listen online
- lytte på nettet
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
- kuunnella verkossa
- online luisteren
- ascolta in linea
- escuchar en línea
- lyssna på nätet
- online anhören
Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Mono
- Compilation
- Stereo
- Album
- Reissue
- Monarch pressing
- Reel-To-Reel
- 3 ¾ ips
- 4-Track Stereo
- CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Licensed To | Victor Musical Industries, Inc. |
| Record Company | E.M.I. Records |
| Pressed By | Monarch Record Mfg. Co. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | MCA Records, Inc. |
| Copyright (c) | MCA Records, Inc. |
| Distributed By | Quality Records Limited |
| Manufactured By | Quality Records Limited |
| Marketed By | Victor Entertainment, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Chico O'Farrill |
| Conductor | Chico O'Farrill |
| Art Direction | Christopher Whorf |
| Design | Rod Dyer |
| Engineer | Dennis Aulenbacher, Phil Ramone, Thorne Nogar |
| Photography By | George Whiteman, Rod Dyer |
| Producer | Teddy Reig, Tom Mack |
Notes
- Monarch pressing with MR circled in runout
- Old cat 74 505 blacked out on front/rear.
- Two other different cats on cover and labels.
- Black and white label.
- Manufactured in Australia by Festival Records Pty. Limited
- Stereo sticker affixed on front left of sleeve
- 2 Albums on one CD :
- "The Board Of Directors"
- "The Board Of Directors Annual Report"
- Recorded 1968; issued 1969.
- Made in Holland.
- Comes with insert.
Barcodes
- Other (Category variation at the centre labels): 25,888
- Matrix / Runout (side A): LPS-76745-I
- Matrix / Runout (side B): LPS-76746-I
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (SLPD.522A)
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): (SLPD.522B)
- Matrix / Runout (side A): LPS-76745 MR circled
- Matrix / Runout (side B): LPS-76746 MR circled
- Other (Category variation at the centre labels): DLP 3888
- Rights Society (boxed): GEMA
- Matrix / Runout (SMX28335): LPS-76745
- Matrix / Runout (SMX28336): LPS-76746
- Barcode: 000881193662
- Matrix / Runout: LPS-16145 ▲12300
- Matrix / Runout: LPS-16146 ▲12300-X
- Rights Society: STEMRA
- Barcode (on sleeve): HJD 225
- Barcode (on label): (LPS-76745)
About The Mills Brothers & Count Basie
American vocal quartet, among the most unique and influential in the history of both jazz and mainstream popular music.
The four brothers were all born in Piqua, Ohio, United States - John Charles (born Oct. 19, 1910, died Jan. 24, 1936, Bellefontaine, Ohio), Herbert (born April 2, 1912, died April 12, 1989, Las Vegas, Nev.), Harry (born Aug. 19, 1913, died June 28, 1982, Los Angeles, Calif.), and Donald (born April 29, 1915, died Nov. 13, 1999, Los Angeles).
After moving to New York, the group became a sensation and hit it big during 1931 and early 1932 with their versions of "Tiger Rag" and "Dinah".
During the years 1933-1935, the Brothers starred with Crosby for Woodbury Soap in Bing Crosby Entertains, making 27 appearances in all on the CBS radio show. They also recorded their classics "Lazy Bones
Name Vars
- Die Mills Brothers
- Harry, Donald, Herbert And John Sr.
- Herbert, Harry, Donald, John Mills
- John, Herbert, Harry And Donald Mills
- Les Mills Brothers
- Los Mills Brothers
- Mill Brothers
- Millls Brothers
- Mills Bros
- Mills Bros.
- Mills Bros. The
- Mills Brother
- Mills Brothers
- Mills Brothers Four Boys And A Guitar
- Mills Brothers Novelty Quartet
- Mills Brothers Quartet
- Mills Brothers, Four Boys and a Guitar
- Mills Brothers, Novelty Quartet
- Quartetto Vocale Mills Brothers
- The Curtis Brothers
- The Four Mills Brothers
- The Mill Bros.
- The Mills Bros
- The Mills Bros.
- The Mills Bros..
- The Mills Brothers (Four Boys And A Guitar)
- The Mills Brothers (Four Brothers and a Guitar)
- The Mills Brothers And Orchestra
- The Mills Brothers Quartet
- Братья Миллс
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Members
- Bernard Addison
- Harry Mills
- John Mills
- Herbert Mills
- Donald Mills
- John Mills Jr.
Summary by Thomas Krampe
Comments
Perhaps the Best Mills Brothers Album IMO. I love this album
...this shouldn't exist, but I'm glad it does!
Wow!
Excellent!
I didn't know they had another album after "Fortuosity".. Very Mellow!
This is a very classy version ?
