The latest in our series of 1950s soundtracks on 12-inch LPs is another contribution from George Duning (pictured on the back cover below). He's one of those names that you don't hear much about today, but he produced much fine work.
This score was written for the Danny Kaye vehicle, Me and the Colonel, and features some beautiful sounds, here reproduced from an excellent pressing.
The cover drawing sure seems to be by Al Hirschfeld, but it lacks his characteristic signature.
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Can't imagine why I didn't have this..
ReplyDeleteBut I do now, thanks to you!
The signature is there. :) Took me a while to find it, as it's not in the usual place, but it's there.
ReplyDeleteBuster, do you have MGM 10incher: E-153 - Love Songs By Rodgers & Hammerstein - Billy Eckstine [1952). I have always wanted to hear it but NEVER have seen even the cover.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's unmistakeably Hirschfeld. Even when you can't find his signature, you can usually spot a "Nina" or two. [Look to the car exhaust for one.]
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for this. A pleasant surprise.
Ernie and Chris,
ReplyDeleteI see the Nina but I sure don't see the Hirschfeld!
Scoredaddy,
No R&H Eckstine, sorry. I do have I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart (Ellington), Love Songs of Mr. "B", Sings Tenderly, and Blues for Sale.
Buster, you are truly unique. I love this blog. Thank you, thank you, thank you :)
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Remastered version (Apple lossless):
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