His prime as a hit-maker was the ’30s and ’40s, but Cugat made many delightful recordings in the ’50s, and that’s the decade that produced these 29 tracks. His wife at the time, Abbe Lane, is among... more
In between his ’40s breakthrough as a big-band singer, his ’50s arrival on the big screen and his TV fame that began in the mid-’60s, Merv recorded this 1960 LP with Sid Bass & His Orchestra and... more
Latin songs, jazz standards, Broadway tunes…a typically eclectic set from this uncommonly versatile song stylist. This comp of early-’60s recordings includes "The Nearness of You," "I’ll Never Smile... more
This star of many Paramount musicals also had a successful recording career on RCA Victor, yet precious few of the 26 songs in this collection have been on CD. Her big ’40s hits Rumors Are Flying;... more
Jerry was so loved for his comedy that his stellar singing was overlooked—until his debut LP went Top 10. "More Jerry Lewis" followed, and it’s that LP that’s here along with his album of songs for... more
These 2 CDs teleport us back to the golden age of swing, following Glenn and his redoubtable band from the Paradise Restaurant to the Glen Island Casino to the Meadowbrook to Café Rouge to the Hotel... more
Before America got to know and love him as a game-show host, Wink made it big as a pop crooner, rising to #7 (and achieving multi-platinum recognition) with his 1959 hit version of "Deck of Cards."... more
This big-voiced baritone singer, talented trumpeter and star bandleader recorded most of his hits in the ’40s. Here are those hits, re-recorded later in hi-fi stereo fashion, plus bonus rare single... more
Dame Vera, who turns 100 soon, made her first record in 1936. Celebrating the 80th anniversary of that debut, this CD brings you glorious stereo re-recordings of her early hits with lush Brian Fahey... more
Steve is one of the all-time kings of Vegas, but this 26-song collection finds him strutting through New York singing his favorite show tunes. He brings warmth and personality to "Bewitched," "Speak... more
Million-selling vocalist Teresa Brewer recorded 7 songs in stereo for her "Greatest Hits" album in 1962, which has never been on CD until now! It’s combined with "Don't Mess with Tess," an album of... more
Dale sang with Carmen Cavallaro before his friendship with Alan Freed introduced him to the rock ’n’ roll world as the star of the movie "Don’t Knock the Rock." Here are 27 of his best: his 1955... more
26 Tony Bennett tracks from 1950–1953, including a bunch that have never been on CD before! Includes Cold, Cold Heart; Rags to Riches; Stranger in Paradise; Just Say I Love Her; Our Lady of Fatima;... more
It sure is, all *27 tracks* of her—by far the biggest collection ever! Includes I Can Dream, Can’t I?; Too Young; Kiss of Fire; I’m Yours; a couple of duets with Jan Arden, Blow out the Candle and... more
The best Teresa Brewer collection yet! Includes Dancin’ with Someone (Longin’ for You); Longing for You; Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall; Our Heartbreaking Waltz; Skinnie Minnie (Fish Tail); a... more
One of the most voluptuous starlets in Hollywood could sing, too—the versatility displayed across these 21 tracks will surely surprise you! She sings I Must Have That Man!; Let's Put Out the Lights... more
For the first time the sound track to three Fred Astaire Emmy-award winning TV specials are available on CD - the 1958 "An Evening with Fred Astaire", "Another Evening with Fred Astaire" (1959) and... more
RCA Victor released the landmark set For the Very First Time: 50 Never Before Released Performances by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra in ’59, packing it full of unreleased 1940–42 CBS radio... more
Great performances sit alongside good, campy fun as we hear 30 movie-star vocal performances. Many of these are new to CD: "The Notorious Landlady" Fred Astaire; "Pillow Talk" Rock Hudson; "Zing Went... more
Ray’s dance band was a top attraction in Vegas, where this glittering performance took place (at the Sahara Hotel in March 1960). You also get a whopping 16 bonus tracks from his EPs; his hit... more
It was through their many appearances on "The Lawrence Welk Show" that the Lennon Sisters became a household name. These two LPs include their 1956 smash "Tonight You Belong to Me" (featuring Welk’s... more
The world was still craving the Dorsey sound after Tommy passed in ’56; Warren Covington lead his orchestra on this 1958 LP, which went Top 10 and sold a million copies. You get 24 tracks, as this... more
A long-overdue collection from this popular dance bandleader out of Detroit! Includes every hit: I’m Looking over a Four-Leaf Clover; Baby Face; Beautiful Eyes; Bluebird of Happiness; Doo De Doo on... more
Jack’s career kicked into high gear in ’62, the year these two LPs came out. This reissue adds four bonus songs to bring the track total to 28; he thoroughly charms with his sublimely sung renditions... more
After springing to stardom in the late ’50s, Dakota recorded this pair of 1960 LPs—neither of which has been on CD ’til now! You’ll hear rare bonus cuts and, on the first LP, the Benny Carter... more