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"Golden Medleys"
Guy Lombardo And His Royal Canadians
Maestro of the dance floor in a host of
ways, Guy Lombardo stands out with
particular eminence as the master of the
medley. He invariably manages to include at
least one medley, like a happy hallmark, in
every performance. And his orchestra is
credited with being the first to use medleys
in its dance programs.
These are truly "Golden Medleys." Here
are thirty-six of the greatest standards and
old-time favorites-tunes of different types,
but every one instantly recognizable as a
beloved friend. With his superb musicianship,
Guy Lombardo gives these nostalgic
melodies new freshness and excitement.
Here, in orchestral form, you will find
songs of love-songs of moonlight, songs of
romance. There are medley groups on the
theme of sunshine-and on the theme of
showers. Here are waltzes and foxtrots.
Tunes from the movies. Tunes from The
Great White Way. In all, a glorious assemblage,
skillfully presented and arranged in
the varied medley format.
The popularity of Guy Lombardo's
music continues to increase over the years.
Perhaps this is because it is so universally
satisfying. Long ago, the sound of Guy
Lombardo and his Royal Canadians was
first characterized as "the sweetest music
this side of heaven." But heavenly sweetness
is not the only reason for the lasting Lombardo
appeal.
His lilting rhythms that are so danceable
have a lot to do with it. Lombardo is for
dancing, and the whole wide world knows
it. Yet even this is not all of the story. The
Lombardo sound is always interesting. It
varies. It entertains. It is full of endless
pleasing feats of arrangement. Emphasis
shifts from one part of the orchestra to another,
building color and variety. The band
abounds in musical showmanship.
Greatest of all, however, is the festive
spirit, the atmosphere of life and gaiety that
Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians
seem able to transfer, contagiously, to all
their listeners. When the Lombardo orches
tra plays, it is perfection itself. Theirs is
heart warming, toe-tapping, friendly music.
No wonder they are so often called upon to
play at the greatest parties in the land!
(album notes)
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Gaetano Alberto "Guy" Lombardo (June 19, 1902 – November 5, 1977) was a Canadian and American bandleader, violinist, and hydroplane racer whose unique "sweet jazz" style remained popular with audiences for nearly five decades.
Lombardo formed the Royal Canadians in 1924 with his brothers Carmen, Lebert and Victor, and other musicians from his hometown. They billed themselves as creating "the sweetest music this side of Heaven". The Lombardos are believed to have sold between 100 and 300 million records during their lifetimes, many featuring the band's lead singer from 1940 onward, Kenny Gardner. Lombardo was born in London, Ontario, Canada. His parents were Italian immigrants ... — Wikipedia
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