sammy davis jr
what kind of fool am i
Sammy joined forces with arranger Marty Paich for this 1962 album of Broadway standards, and the result was a #14-charting album and a hit ('What Kind..
wendy waldman
wendy waldman
Wendy ditched the orchestral arrangements of her first two albums for a more pensive, personal feel on this 1975 recording. Includes 'Western Lullaby;..
incredible string band
wee tam/big huge
Two more beautiful records, these 1968 and 1969 releases feature such ISB faves as You Get Brighter; The Yellow Snake, and Lordly Nightshade. Recommen..
new christy minstrels
wandering minstrels, the
This 1965 album moved the ’Christies in a more MOR direction with an emphasis on international pop flavors and also marked the swan song for original ..
wackers
wackering heights
Produced by Gary Usher of Byrds fame, the Wackers’ 1971 debut was out of step with the heavy (Led Zep) and heavily produced (Pink Floyd) fare in fashi..
four freshmen
voices in brass/in person
In our tour through the Freshmen Capitol catalog, it turns out we missed two of their finest records. 1958’s 'In Person' was their first live record a..
fats waller
very best of
24 of his all-time greatest performances, the most famous Fats on vocal and keyboard, lovingly annotated and mastered. Play this and your joint WILL b..
louis armstrong
v-disc recordings
Rare Satchmo! Includes 'Old Rockin’ Chair; Ain’t Misbehavin’; Back o’ Town Blues; Black and Blue; Confessin’' Louis Armstrong; 'Reminiscin’ with Louis..
gene krupa
v disc recordings
Drum craziness from Gene’s Trio and Band! Includes 'Drumboogie; Drummer’s Band; Fish Market; Just a Little Fond Affection; Let Me Off Uptown; Ooh, Hot..
peter & gordon
ultimate peter & gordon
Not only is this the best-sounding Peter & Gordon collection ever including the first-ever STEREO version of 'Woman', but the notes feature interviews..
the everly brothers
two yanks in england
The British Invasion sound that had been cropping up in recent Everly Brothers albums became explicit on this 1966 release, which not only was recorde..
bobby darin
twist with bobby darin
Though the songs on it were recorded over a four-year period, and despite the fact that this 1961 album of hits, b-sides and early uptempo numbers was..