March From The River Kwai & Colonel Bogey/The Yellow Rose Of Texas/Sing Along/The Bowery Grenadiers/Song For A Summer Night/Silly Little Tune/The Children’s Marching Song/Do-Re-Mi/Hey Betty Martin/Bonnie Eloise/Walkin’ Down To Washington/Hey Little Baby
Mitch Miller was enormously popular in the USA from the mid 1950s to the early 1960s and his singalong LPs sold in the millions. He was less successful in the singles chart although his version of The Yellow Rose Of Texas was a US No. 1. (US:9)
“Even among aficionados of lounge and kitsch, Mitch Miller, producer of the Sing Along With Mitch series on record and TV, is second in reputation to Lawrence Welk as a purveyor of white bread '50s musical dreck. Yet Miller was one of the most innovative, resourceful producers in recording history.”
“It's almost as if Miller challenged himself to create hits from the homeliest material he could find, tunes like The Children's Marching Song or The Yellow Rose Of Texas. That he succeeded so well says something either about popular taste or the power and appeal of a well-made record.”
“Recommended for those who groove to Mitch Miller as campy enjoyably bad music.”
“There are, I think, several facets to Mitch Miller. The choir conductor, the march conductor and the novelty musician. This collection should have been called 'A Mitch Miller Portrait' as it features each of these categories."
“This is a fun LP for those of us who grew up watching and hearing the Sing Along With Mitch television show. The songs and arrangements make this a fun album for kids or adults who have never even heard of it. A good selection of tunes.”
“If you like singalongs, this LP is very good. It is a reminder of days gone by. Mitch was very popular in the 1950s and 60s. Great retro listening.”
“I grew up with the sounds of the 50s. I like the music of that time frame a whole lot better than that of today. Mitch Miller had a unique sound, presenting the best singalong tunes.”
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