Music Of The Year - 1961 - Various Artists

Advantages: All the hits on one Album, Easy Listening, Value for Money
Disadvantages: Addictive

...IT'S YOU - THE SHIRELLES (1961) 8. PLEASE STAY - THE DRIFTERS (1961) 9. WHATS NEW PUSSYCAT - TOM JONES (1965) *This song hardly needs reviewing. I doubt there is anyone who hasn't heard this song. I personally dislike Tom Jones very much but I kinda have to admit that what's new pussycat is a great catchy song. Like many of Bacharachs songs, what's new pussycat was the signature tune to the Woody Allen film of the same name. Film critics deemed the film as decadent and immoral. The film was also Woody Allen's film debut and Tom Jones' second hit after it's not unusual. 10 TOWER OF STRENGTH - GENE MCDANIELS (1961) 11 (THE MAN WHO SHOT) LIBERTY VALANCE - GENE PITNEY (1962) This is a very bouncy song. Written by Gene Pitney with the music by Bacharach and Davis Hal. The song was written for the film of the same name released... Read review

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Advantages: His sound will last forever, this cd is a classic
Disadvantages: Nothing about Fats is a disadvantage

...memories he has of her. Again he uses a sax to good effect with a fade in and out type beat and tones ending the song. Released Oct 1960. 18. " Walking To New Orleans " A real Fats song that just rings out Fats Domino that again got that walking type beat and feel to it. About a guy going to New Orleans leaving heartbreak behind and looking forward to getting home to New Orleans. This is a master at work with this song his vocals are strong and purposefull. Million seller released June 1960. 19. " Let The Four Winds Blow " A song again about love for a girl, with some thoughtful lyrics, Released July 1961. 20. " Jambalaya (On The Bayou) " This song was done with Fats, Ray Charles and Jerry Lee Lewis. Also covered by many different artists throughout the years ranging from Country, Cajun, right upto modern country stars of today. Released Nov... Read review

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Advantages: Very dramatic, emotional music
Disadvantages: Not everyones cup of tea

...After our school did a production of Les Miserables last year, i fell in love with the music, the pieces are all very dramatic and emotional and the storyline is very romantic which for me is perfect, i love the fact that the music is so sensual but it is definitely classical music with a full orchestra and very depressing (set in the time of the French revolution, death is a common theme although good triumphs in the end). You will enjoy this music if you are someone that enjoys an emotional tale of love and honour, you wont if you are a hard-core rocker into death metal. However, saying that, if any music is going to convert you, this is going to be it!... Read review

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