Back to our series of 50s soundtracks on 12-inch LPs. Here we have two Frank Skinner scores that haven't reappeared since the original issue in 1957 - odd, considering that the theme music from Tammy and the Bachelor was quite a big hit for Debbie Reynolds, who played the title character.
The Tammy theme and lyrics were actually the handiwork of the inescapable Livingston and Evans, not Skinner. As was noted by Carevaggio in a recent comment, Universal had a collaborative culture where several composers might contribute to the final product.
In that regard, Soundtrackcollector.com suggests that Henry Mancini was involved in the Interlude score, but there is no evidence of that on the record. Also no indication of who is playing the piano part.
I'm particularly fond of the cover of this LP; actually two covers, as sometimes happened with soundtrack albums of this vintage. A nice photo of the young Reynolds above. Below we have Rossano Brazzi looked ardent and June Allyson looking unconscious.
As a bonus, I've included the McGuire Sisters' hit recording of the Interlude theme.
Note (July 2025): this has now been remastered in ambient stereo. There also is a separate track devoted to Reynolds' singing of the Tammy theme.
LINK to ambient stereo remastering
LINK to ambient stereo remastering
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ReplyDeleteMan, how did you get it? This is a real gem. I'm very happy with this beauty.
Thank you very much, Ron
Tammy and the Bachelor is one of my favorite movies, and I'm absolutely over the moon now that I can listen to the music from it. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteYou are fabulous! This is better yet.
ReplyDeleteThank You So Much, Buster! I really appreciate this! ;)
THank you Buster.
ReplyDeleteBuster, the link is dead - please re-up. Can you use another link, such as mega? Some of my favourite film music on this disc, hope you can help.
ReplyDeleteRon
Ron - I had a remastered version ready to go. Here is a link (Apple lossless):
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Thanks Buster,
ReplyDeleteI'm having trouble getting a link to the Mediafire file - keeps telling me it's unavailable. I'll keep trying, I guess.
Ron
Many thanks Buster. Downloaded today - a nice Xmas present. Best wishes and Merry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteRon - You're welcome. I had it in mind to upload it to a different service, but events overtook me in the last few days. Glad you got the file.
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