Fly Me To The Moon/Senza Fine/I Left My Heart In San Francisco/Early Autumn/You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To/One & Only Love/Cry Me A River/One Note Samba/What Kind Of Fool Am I/Loads Of Love/Midnight Sun/Eso Beso
Easy listening conductor & arranger Joe Harnell enjoyed his only US album chart success with Fly Me To The Moon, a collection of bossa nova styled covers of old standards. Surprisingly this was the only version of the title track to break into the top twenty. (US:3)
“This LP is truly a masterpiece and a brilliant compilation of musical harmonies. The piano is central to all of the tracks and Joe Harnell was a gifted talent; for all you music aficionados you cannot afford to be without this record if you are a fan of the bossa nova movement.”
“I love the beat and rhythm of bossa nova. The genre was popular in the early sixties thanks to the likes of Joe Harnell. This is one of my all time favourite recordings. The track selection is wonderful as are the arrangements.”
“This LP has something for everyone. Its puts you into a total dancing mood. This type of music can be played throughout life.”
“This is the music that was the 'big new thing' in the early sixties, and would have been played at every cool swinging party to be sure.”
“Joe Harnell's arrangements of the many standards here were vibrant and sophisticated with very transparent orchestral textures and soaring strings. This music is still a delight to listen to whether as a nostalgic trip back to that time or just to enjoy now.”
"Joe's arrangements and rhythm, along with that dominant piano, make this a retro sound that plays well even today."
"Listening to the sample of the title track had me brimming with joy, the arrangement is so cool. Can't say enough about how wonderful this album is. Every song is done so well."
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