Memories Are Made Of This – RAY CONNIFF****

Memories Are Made Of This/Tammy/Young Love/Three Coins In The Fountain/Moments To Remember/My Foolish Heart/Love Me Tender/Around The World/Love Letters In The Sand/Unchained Melody/Only You/No Other You

The Ray Conniff sound during this period featured a chorus using their voices as instruments usually without words. Memories Are Made Of This featured songs from the 1950s. (US:4 UK:14)

“The songs are a typical assortment of hits from the previous decade, but Conniff remakes them in surprising and creative ways. The album is strictly instrumental in its approach, with Conniff's chorus confined to the wordless vocalizing for which it is famous. Subtle Latin beats and playful arrangements transform Tammy and Three Coins In The Fountain into minor masterpieces; the listener may recognize the melodies, but Conniff's interpretations are refreshingly new.”

“From the moment the first track played I was hooked on Conniff. I was a 17 year old and in awe of the older couples swaying and humming along to these exciting arrangements. On returning home I bought the record and played it into the ground.”

“I love all Ray Conniff music, particularly the earlier songs that were using the voices as instruments with no actual words. This album like many others released in the sixties contain a rich and wonderful sound that to me is a great alternative to well known tracks presented in a different way that you never seem to tire of. Truly Conniff presents music to get lost in.”

“This is one of the most memorable of Conniff's early albums, in that it provided exquisite, traditional Conniff treatments of some of the most popular songs of the middle and late fifties. For anyone who appreciates truly good music.”

“Mr. Conniff always assembled fine musicians for his albums. He used a blend of instruments and voices (sometimes without lyrics) to create his unique and recognizable sound. This is a particular personal favourite.”

“Memories Are Made Of This is an excellent Ray Conniff album showcasing his artistry, combined with that superlative chorus and music. The numbers on this album are all winners; there's not a dud in the bunch.”