Easy Listening Stars of the ’50s & ’60s

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Unforgettable
Nat King Cole3:30
2Too Young
Nat King Cole3:24
3Ramblin’ Rose
Nat King Cole2:52
4A Blossum Fell
producer:
Lee Gillette
piano:
Nat King Cole
vocals:
Nat King Cole
conductor:
Ralph Carmichael
recording of:
A Blossom Fell (in 1961)
writer and composer:
Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius and Dominic John (songwriter, aka Dominic John)
Nat King Cole2:45
5Those Lazy‐Hazy‐Crazy Days of Summer
Nat King Cole2:27
6Catch a Falling Star
Perry Como2:31
7Magic Moments
Perry Como2:45
8Hello Young Lovers
Perry Como2:50
9Glendora
Perry Como2:48
10Hot Diggity
Perry Como2:25
11Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que sera sera)
Doris Day2:07
12If I Give My Heart to You
recording of:
If I Give My Heart to You
writer:
Jimmie Crane, Al Jacobs and Milton Gabler
Doris Day2:52
13Secret Love
recording of:
Secret Love (song from “Calamity Jane”)
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster
composer:
Sammy Fain
publisher:
Chappell, Remick Music Corp., Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) and Warner Chappell North America
sub-publisher:
Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23)
part of:
The 26th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 1) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 26)
part of:
Calamity Jane (stage musical)
Doris Day3:43
14A Guy Is a Guy
recording of:
A Guy Is a Guy
lyricist and composer:
Oscar Brand
publisher:
Ludlow Music
Doris Day2:44
15Everybody Loves a Lover
recording of:
Everybody Loves a Lover
lyricist:
Richard Adler (musical composer/lyricist)
composer:
Robert Allen (US songwriter/arranger/pianist)
Doris Day2:47
16My Prayer
The Platters2:48
17Twilight Time
The Platters2:49
18(You’ve Got) the Magic Touch
recording of:
(You’ve Got) the Magic Touch
lyricist and composer:
Buck Ram
publisher:
A M C Incorporated, Martha Robi Publishing, Southern Music Publishing Co. Ltd. and Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
The Platters2:31
19Harbour Lights
The Platters3:15
20Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
The Platters2:41
▼ CD 2
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Cry
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-10-16)
performer:
The Four Lads (on 1951-10-16)
cover recording of:
Cry (on 1951-10-16)
lyricist and composer:
Churchill Kohlman
Johnnie Ray3:08
2The Little White Cloud That Cried
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1951-10-15)
recording of:
The Little White Cloud That Cried (on 1951-10-15)
lyricist and composer:
Johnnie Ray (aka Johnny Ray, US 1950s songwriter and singer)
Johnnie Ray2:20
3Yes Tonight Josephine
Johnnie Ray2:34
4Just Walking in the Rain
Johnnie Ray2:42
5Walkin’ My Baby Back Home
Johnnie Ray2:25
6That’s Amore
recording of:
That’s Amore
lyricist:
Jack Brooks (English–American lyricist)
composer:
Harry Warren (US composer and lyricist)
publisher:
Famous Chappell, Famous Music Corporation (renamed since 2007‐05 as Sony/ATV Harmony/Melody), Four Jays Music Co., Paramount Music Corp., Peermusic Pty. Ltd. (Australia) and Universal Songs (publisher)
sub-publisher:
BMG Ariola Belgium (do not use this as an imprint!) and BMG Unisongs Music Publishers BV
part of:
The 26th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
part of:
The Real Book (compilation of jazz standards, Volume I)
Dean Martin3:10
7Volare
recording of:
Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu) (English lyrics)
lyricist:
Franco Migliacci and Domenico Modugno
writer:
Franco Migliacci, Domenico Modugno and Mitchell Parish
composer:
Domenico Modugno
translator:
Mitchell Parish
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Robbins Music Corp.
translated version of:
Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare)
Dean Martin3:02
8Return to Me
cover recording of:
Return to Me
writer:
Daniel DiMinno (American composer, lyricist, author) and Carmen Lombardo
publisher:
Southern Music Publ. Co. Ltd. and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic)
arrangement of:
Return to Me (Regresa a mí)
Dean Martin2:46
9Relax‐Ay‐Voo (With Line Renaud)
recording of:
Relax Ay Voo
lyricist and composer:
Sammy Cahn and Arthur Schwartz
publisher:
Columbia ∙ Control
Dean Martin2:57
10Memories Are Made of This
cover recording of:
Memories Are Made of This
writer:
Richard Dehr (in 1955), Terry Gilkyson (in 1955) and Frank Miller (American singer & songwriter) (in 1955)
Dean Martin2:18
11I Believe
recording of:
I Believe
writer:
Ervin Drake (Songwriter), Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl (Songwriter) and Al Stillman
publisher:
Adaken Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Gentlemen Jim Music Corp., Hampshire House Publishing Corp., L and S Freedom Music, Lindabet Music Corporation, Tadzio Music Corp., The Songwriters Guild, The Stillman Song Company and TRO Essex Music Ltd.
Frankie Laine2:16
12Jealousy (Jalousie)
Frankie Laine3:19
13High Noon
Frankie Laine2:29
14A Woman in Love
Frankie Laine2:27
15Granada
Frankie Laine3:00
16Heartaches By the Number
recording of:
Heartaches by the Number
lyricist and composer:
Harlan Howard
publisher:
Good Ol’ Harlan Music, Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Legacy of Harlan Perry Howard, LLC (in 1959)
Guy Mitchell52:45
17My Truly, Truly Fair
Guy Mitchell2:53
18The Roving Kind
Guy Mitchell2:51
19Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Guy Mitchell3:00
20Singing the Blues
Guy Mitchell2:26
▼ CD 3
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Wonderful Wonderful
recording of:
Wonderful, Wonderful
lyricist:
Ben Raleigh
composer:
Sherman Edwards
Johnny Mathis2:52
2A Certain Smile
cover recording of:
A Certain Smile
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster
composer:
Sammy Fain
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd.
part of:
The 31st Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Johnny Mathis2:50
3Chances Are
recording of:
Chances Are
lyricist:
Al Stillman
composer:
Robert Allen (US songwriter/arranger/pianist)
publisher:
Kitty Anne Music Co., Inc. (ended), Charlie Deitcher Productions, Inc., Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
Johnny Mathis3:05
4It’s Not For Me to Say
recording of:
It’s Not for Me to Say
lyricist:
Al Stillman
composer:
Robert Allen (US songwriter/arranger/pianist)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Charlie Deitcher Productions, Inc., Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd., Kitty Anne Music Co., Inc., Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music) and ミュージック・セールス (Music Sales, Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment)
Johnny Mathis3:08
5The Twelfth of Never
recording of:
The Twelfth of Never
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster
composer:
Jerry Livingston (songwriter)
publisher:
Hallmark Music Co. Inc. (ASCAP affiliated), Rondor Music (London) Ltd., Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Webster Music Co.
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック (Fujipacific Music, Inc.)
is based on:
The Riddle Song (aka “I Gave My Love a Cherry”)
Johnny Mathis2:32
6Love Letters in the Sand
Pat Boone2:18
7Moody River
Pat Boone2:40
8A Wonderful Time Up There
Pat Boone2:07
9For a Penny
Pat Boone2:19
10April Love
recording of:
April Love
lyricist:
Paul Francis Webster
composer:
Sammy Fain
publisher:
Leo Feist, Inc.
part of:
The 30th Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 2)
Pat Boone2:45
11Fever
cover recording of:
Fever
writer:
Eddie Cooley and John Davenport (songwriter Otis Blackwell)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Chrysalis Songs, Fort Knox Music, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Jay & Cee Music, Lark Music Ltd., Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc. and Trio Music Company
part of:
The Adjustment Bureau
Peggy Lee3:22
12I’m a Woman
cover recording of:
I’m a Woman
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Peggy Lee2:12
13Mr Wonderful
cover recording of:
Mr. Wonderful
writer:
Jerry Bock, Lawrence Holofcener and George David Weiss
Peggy Lee3:21
14The Lady Is a Tramp
cover recording of:
The Lady Is a Tramp (from “Babes in Arms”)
lyricist:
Lorenz Hart (in 1937)
composer:
Richard Rodgers (composer) (in 1937)
publisher:
Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
part of:
Babes in Arms (full musical)
part of:
Pal Joey
Peggy Lee2:35
15Is That All There Is
cover recording of:
Is That All There Is?
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Peggy Lee4:25
16Stupid Cupid
Connie Francis2:17
17Lipstick on Your Collar
Connie Francis2:21
18Who’s Sorry Now
Connie Francis2:20
19Many Tears Ago
Connie Francis1:59
20My Happiness
Connie Francis2:28
▼ CD 4
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1It’s Not Unusual
Tom Jones2:05
2What’s New Pussycat?
Tom Jones2:08
3Detroit City
Tom Jones3:37
4With These Hands
recording of:
With These Hands
lyricist and composer:
Benny Davis (US vaudeville performer and songwriter) and Abner Silver
publisher:
Tro-Cromwell Music, Inc.
part of:
Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Tom Jones2:46
5The Green Green Grass of Home
Tom Jones3:08
6Release Me
Engelbert Humperdinck3:23
7There’s a Kind of Hush (All Over the World)
Engelbert Humperdinck3:04
8How Near Is Love (Ay Ay Ay)
Engelbert Humperdinck2:48
9Ten Guitars
Engelbert Humperdinck2:41
10There Goes My Everything
Engelbert Humperdinck2:57
11Dianne
The Bachelors2:34
12I Wouldn’t Trade You For the World
The Bachelors2:41
13Marie
The Bachelors2:22
14I Believe
The Bachelors2:10
15No Arms Can Ever Hold You
The Bachelors3:06
16Downtown
vocals:
Petula Clark (English singer & actor) (in 1964)
arranger:
Tony Hatch
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Castle Copyrights Ltd. (in 1964)
part of:
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 227)
recording of:
Downtown (in 1964)
lyricist and composer:
Tony Hatch
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., MCA, Inc. (this was the US media company that became Universal Studios, Inc. in Dec 1996), Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Welbeck Music Ltd.
sub-publisher:
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
Petula Clark4.353:09
17I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love
Petula Clark3:00
18My Love
Petula Clark2:49
19I Want to Sing With Your Band
Petula Clark2:48
20Kiss Me Goodbye
Petula Clark3:56
▼ CD 5
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1It’s All in the Game
recording of:
It’s All in the Game
lyricist:
Carl Sigman (in 1951)
composer:
Charles Dawes (in 1911)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Larry Spier Inc., Majorsongs Ltd., Memory Lane Music Ltd., Music Sales (Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment), Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), Remick Music, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division) and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company – do not use as release label)
is based on:
Melody in A major (instrumental)
Cliff Richard3:16
2Constantly (L’edera)
recording of:
Constantly
lyricist:
Vincenzo D'Acquisto
composer:
Saverio Seracini
translator:
Michael Julien (British songwriter)
translated version of:
L'edera
Cliff Richard2:41
3All My Love (Solo tu)
recording of:
All My Love (1967 song)
lyricist:
Peter Callander
composer:
Federico Arduini
Cliff Richard2:59
4The Day I Met Marie
recording of:
The Day I Met Marie (1967 song)
lyricist and composer:
Hank Marvin (lead guitarist of The Shadows, songwriter)
Cliff Richard2:18
5When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in Your Heart
recording of:
When the Girl in Your Arms Is the Girl in Your Heart
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
publisher:
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Cliff Richard2:27
6Games That Lovers Play
James Last2:33
7Plasir D’amour
James Last3:20
8Theme From “a Man And a Woman”
James Last2:46
9Elizabethan Serenade
James Last2:44
10Midnight in Moscow
James Last3:12
11Where Do I Begin? (Theme From “Love Story”)
Andy Williams3:16
12The Hawaiian Wedding Song
Andy Williams2:31
13The Village of Saint Bernadette
Andy Williams3:24
14Can’t Get Used to Losing You
Andy Williams2:27
15Speak Softly Love (Love Theme From the “Godfather”)
Andy Williams3:04
16Baby Love
recording of:
Baby Love
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Stone Agate Music Division
The Supremes2:38
17Where Did Our Love Go
recording of:
Where Did Our Love Go
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
writer:
Holland / Dozier / Holland
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. and Jobete Music Co., Inc.
The Supremes2:33
18You Can’t Hurry Love
recording of:
You Can’t Hurry Love
lyricist:
Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter) and Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Jobete (now‐defunct US music publisher, affiliated with BMI), Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30), Jobete Music (UK) Ltd. (in 1965) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Supremes2:48
19I Hear a Symphony
recording of:
I Hear a Symphony
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Stone Agate Music Division and Jobete (now‐defunct US music publisher, affiliated with BMI) (in 1965)
The Supremes2:43
20Stop! in the Name of Love
producer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
background vocals:
The Andantes (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11), Florence Ballard (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11) and Mary Wilson (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
lead vocals:
Diana Ross (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Motown Record Corporation (company credits only; do NOT use as release label) (in 1965)
recorded at:
Hitsville (Motown Records) in Detroit, Michigan, United States (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1965 (recordings) (number: 13) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 254)
recording of:
Stop! In the Name of Love (from 1965-01-05 until 1965-01-11)
lyricist:
Eddie Holland (Motown songwriter, lyricist of Holland–Dozier–Holland songwriting team)
composer:
Lamont Dozier and Brian Holland (Motown producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Stone Agate Music Division, イーエムアイ音楽出版 フジパシフィック事業部 (EMI Music Publishing Japan, Fujipacific Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング フジパシフィック事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., Fujipacific Division) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
The Supremes4.352:50