Ezio Pinza Sings "Enchanted Melodies"

The second in our series of 10-inch LPs from the stars of the original production of South Pacific - this one featuring Ezio Pinza.

Pinza's big tune in the show was "Some Enchanted Evening," and Columbia makes reference to that in the LP's title without actually including the song. Instead this 1950 album resurrects some items that Pinza had recorded for Columbia at various times in the 1940s.

In truth, it makes an attractive if not enchanted program, and gives the singer ample opportunity to display all his best qualities.

The cover is by Alex Steinweiss, who thought that Pinza would look good with green skin and teeth.