Music for Lovers Only/Music to Make You Misty

Music for Lovers Only/Music to Make You Misty

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Editorial Reviews

Plucked from his Capitol catalog what was quite possibly the most famous album he ever put out, 1952's 10 inch LP 'Music for Lovers Only', and joined it with another classic, 1957's 'Music to Make You Misty', to form a 20-track musical bouquet. Also includes original artwork, too. 'Collectors' Choice Music'.

Customer Reviews

well worth the price

Reviewed by Joe from new jersey, 2008-02-28

delivery was fast and the product was in good order. this cd is one of my favorites

One of the BEST.

Reviewed by Patricia K. Weigand, 2007-10-13

I can not say enough about Jackie Gleason music. I grew up listening to his music and now have five of his CDs. This is the most perfect music I have ever heard.

fine Jackie Gleason "two-fer" CD

Reviewed by Matthew G. Sherwin, 2007-10-03

Jackie Gleason delighted in being both an arranger of fine music; and he composed music as well. This two-fer CD gives us all the tracks from two of Jackie's earliest albums: Music For Lovers Only (with 8 songs because this was a 10 inch 33rpm record from 1952) and Music To Make You Misty. Great!

The track set begins with "Alone Together." The strings are beautifully arranged and the horns work wonders for this number. "My Funny Valentine" continues in the same magnificent vein; the strings are arranged to bring out the poignancy of the ballad and I predict that you will enjoy "My Funny Valentine" very much. Moreover, "I'm In The Mood For Love" opens with the strings playing without a superfluous note; and when the brass comes in this number takes flight!

"The Man I Love" features Jackie Gleason's fine arrangement of this classic Gershwin tune. The strings enhance the natural beauty of this number and I love how Jackie uses those horns in his arrangement! In addition, "I'm Thru With Love" gives us yet another classic love ballad made all the more stunning by Jackie Gleason's arrangement. The strings and the horns carry the bulk of the melody.

"I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan" gets the royal treatment from Jackie Gleason's musicians; they play with all their heart and soul to make "I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plan" a truly special, fresh experience. This two-fer album ends well with "Thinking Of You;" this passionate ballad gets a sensitive arrangement especially for the strings. Excellent!

The liner notes have miniature replicas of the reverse of each record album jacket; and the artwork impresses me, too. We get the song credits as well.

Jackie Gleason's genius shows through unmistakably on this fine two-fer CD of many of his spectacular arrangements. I highly recommend this fine album for fans of mood music and instrumentals from the 1950s.

Enjoy!

favorite music

Reviewed by Carolyn J. Wood, 2007-01-10

Excellent CD--brought back memories of my childhood as my Dad played it all the time.

Memories of Jackie

Reviewed by TAD, 2006-07-17

I remember this album Music For Lovers Only. But the version my parents had was the two 45-RPM records in the mini double jacket. Easy listening music expanded through the 1960s like 101 Strings and other orchestras plus more and more FM radio stations played the music in stereo through the 1970s. They were slowly replaced with rock and roll stations in stereo. Its sad to see things change but people will keep up with the times regardless. Some of this music may be found on AM radio stations today where rock and roll was once before. At least I'm happy to know that such music is being released on CD.