The Best Of – THE LETTERMEN****

When I Fall In Love/She Cried/If Ever I Would Leave You/Love Is A Many Splendored Thing/Yesterday/The Way You Look Tonight/Theme From A Summer Place/You’ll Never Walk Alone/Smile/Portrait Of My Love/Secretly

Best Of was not a genuine best of selection from this melodic harmony group as it omits several of their singles including the US top twenty hit Come Back Silly Girl. (US:17)

"Their style is impeccable. Their vocal charm and passionate harmonies are both romantic in flair and graceful in mood. The Lettermen set themselves apart from all the other so-called romancer groups during the early '60s. Some classic hits are presented here in this best-of package, backed by a chills-inducing stringed orchestra to bring forth a more eloquent atmosphere."

"The Lettermen display their many singing talents on such soothing tracks as When I Fall In Love, If Ever I Would Leave You and Smile. These nurturing melodies are sure to make the heart skip a beat decades after their original release, and the tunes should certainly be nostalgic for listeners who passed through the '60s. Perfect accompaniment for a candlelight dinner with your date on a quiet and romantic moonlit evening."

"The Theme From A Summer Place never sounded so good - and The Lettermen are the only people who could deliver this so very well. The strings are beautiful and they even help to mark the beat - very creative."

"Unlike many of the performers of their era, The Lettermen were legitimate musicians and their talent was never more evident than in the selections included on this LP."

"The soft, romantic sounds of The Lettermen soothes the soul and lifts the heart in joy. There has never been a blending of voices as pure and as wonderful as these, and any lover of lilting, relaxing music will want this album."

"The Way You Look Tonight puts The Lettermen squarely in the spotlight, right where they belong. They harmonize to perfection and beyond - its a marvellous number."