Elusive

Elusive

Track Listings

1. Midsummer Skies

2. Road to Survival

3. When Autumn Calls

4. Aurora

5. Eleodora

6. Deep Pools

7. When the Lavender Blooms

8. Fractal Love

9. Walk With Me

10. Alive

11. Fine a Love

12. For My Dad

Tracks:

Elusive Butterfly
Mr. Zero
You Should Have Seen It
Counting
Drifter's Sunrise
Unlock The Door
Truly Julie's Blues (I'll Be There)
Dale Anne
The World Is Just A `B' Movie
Cheryl's Goin' Home
It Wasn't Just The Morning
I Can't Walk Roads Of Anger
Go Ask Your Man
Oh Babe Take Me Home
West Virginia Summer's Child
Eleanor
San Francisco Woman
The World Is Just A `B' Movie Meets Reno, Funtown, USA
A Nameless Request
Remember The Rain
I Just Let It Take Me
We've Never Spoken
I Can't Walk Roads Of Anger (Alt Version)
Whose Is The Funeral (Demo)
Bring It On Down (Demo)

Album Description

A first ever UK CD release for the material on which this critically admired 60s singer-songwriter's reputation was founded - including the original versions of such classics as `Mr Zero' (Keith Relf), `Cheryl's Goin' Home' (Adam Faith/The Cascades) and the eternally popular `Elusive Butterfly' (Bob himself and, er, Val Doonican...)

Arranged and produced by none other than Ace favourite Jack Nitzsche, this set consists of Bob's two original World Pacific albums, plus the added bonus of some previously unissued vocal and guitar demos from Mr. Nitzsche's personal acetate archive.

Remastered from the original World Pacific album tapes, and with notes that tell Bob's story in his own words, this is a set that no lover of 60s singer songwriters will want to pass up.

Album Description

A first ever UK CD release for the material on which this critically admired `60s singer-songwriter's reputation was founded - including the original versions of such classics as 'Mr Zero' (Keith Relf), 'Cheryl's Goin' Home' (Adam Faith/The Cascades) and the eternally popular 'Elusive Butterfly' (Bob himself and Val Doonican). Arranged and produced by none other than Ace favourite Jack Nitzsche, this set consists of Bob's two original World Pacific albums, plus the added bonus of some previously un-issued vocal and guitar demos from Mr Nitzsche's personal acetate archive. Re-mastered from the original World Pacific album tapes, and with notes that tell Bob's story in his own words, this is a set that no lover of `60s singer songwriters will want to pass up.

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Soldiered on Philosophy
Join the Caravan...
i would give this 8 stars
Another excellent slab o'doom!
Early 70s redux -- but with a genius modern twist

Elusive Truth
Spirit Caravan
Manufacturer: Tolotta
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005JH48
Release Date: 2001-05-29

Tracks:

Spirit Carvan
Black Flower
Retroman
Find It
Futility's Reasons
Cloudy Mirror
Elusive Truth
Darkness & Longing
Lifer City
Outlaw Wizard
The Departure

Customer Reviews:

Soldiered on Philosophy.......2005-10-14

"The true leaders of mankind are always those who are capable of self-reflection, and who relieve the dead weight of the masses at least of their own weight, consciously holding aloof from the blind momentum of the mass in movement. But who can resist this all-engulfing force of attraction, when each man clings to the next and each drags the other with him? Only one who is firmly rooted not only in the outside world but also in the world within" ~ C.G.Jung

Espousing a message which conjures the reflective heart of the counter-culture's protest anthems["Eve of Destruction," or The Youngbloods "Get Together"]the Caravan embodied some of Wino's finest moments ..although every band he's had is secured eternal in heavy stoner music folklore. His prose can be reminiscent of been-around-the-block-a-time-or-two-Lemmy[Motorhead], or at times, much more lyrical and heartfelt in delivery ..somewhere between Poe, Black Sabbath, and Neil Young, dipped in esoteric flourishes of existentialism, theism and mysticism.

There were those who felt their sophomore effort lagged behind the truly inspired and equally inspiring debut, "Jug Fulla Sun."
It seems to work that way, and few artists can hit the same high note twice when their debut effort is so roundly applauded.
Switzerland's "Witchcraft"[NOT a ridiculous 'black metal' band]is experiencing the same reaction now; the s/t debut is a real stunner, unfairly making the follow up, "Firewood," seem weaker by contrast, even though there's plenty of good material on it.

And as it goes for Spirit Caravan's "Elusive Truth." It doesn't feel as complete as 'Jug,' doesn't have as much space, but it does contain many excellent jams. The title track alone is one of Wino's most inspired songs; a hope-filled sound/mindscape affirmation of life's eternal trials and tribulations.
The album opener[luckily Tolotta released this on groovy green vinyl]Spirit Caravan, is actually an older tune written during one of The Obsessed's earlier incarnations, and made a fitting theme for a clearly rejuvenated awakening between The Obsessed, and his latest outlet, The Hidden Hand. Wake up from your sleep!

Conventions, rejections
To being and that's perceived
Contentions, inventions
Atrophy's a pale reprieve
Tensions, injections
Passion's pain to be bereaved
Illusions, seclusions
Outlaws and castaways
Losin' confusion
Ain't no winning, ain't no pay
F**k your laws and your ways!
Predictions, diction
Why and when it was conceived
Contradictions, sorry fiction
Cast aside for victory
Caravan flies onward
Love and faith is a trusty steed!

Join the Caravan..........2004-03-13

...and enjoy some good, bare-bones, heavy music. This is the first album I've heard by these guys. I enjoyed most of the slower tracks, particularly "Black Flower" and "Futility's Reasons". Unfortunately, when they speed things up a bit they sound a little too much like Motorhead for my liking. I'm sure that I'll enjoy exploring their other offerings, too. Certainly worth a listen if you enjoy the genre.

i would give this 8 stars.......2003-01-23

what can i say ? this is awsome heavy music. after hearing this, i bought both jug fulla sun and the ep. wino is the most creative, most prolific force in music today. if you love black sabbath or any heavy rock band,you will love this album. scotts vocal is great. the guitar playing, and songs are top notch.this is one heavy three piece. check it out.the maryland sound!

Another excellent slab o'doom!.......2001-10-02

How many accolades can you shower on Wino, one of the founding fathers of doom and stoner rock, and his mighty bandmates, Gary Isom and Dave Sherman? Not enough, given the creatives juices that are still flowing on this record after two decades! Mystic lyrics, haunting melodies and pounding riffs make for one incredibly potent combination. And check these guys out when they come to your town--their live show is every bit as tight as the record!

Early 70s redux -- but with a genius modern twist.......2001-08-16

In keeping with their last two releases (which are required listening/owning by the way), SC continues with their sonic assualt. If you like early 1970s hard rock, and even the early 1990s equivilant, you are going to LOVE this album. Heavy, smart, riff ladden genius by Wino and crew. Excellent!!

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Certainly elusive, but worthy?
Decent, But It's Just Not Enough
Not for the average listener
At long last -- the "Crossroads" duel!
Heartless Fretboard Magic

Elusive Light & Sound 1
Steve Vai
Manufacturer: Favored Nations
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2002-06-04

Customer Reviews:

Certainly elusive, but worthy?.......2006-07-22

Just had to pick this album up after seeing Vai blaze away as the devils own six stringer in Crossroads, an otherwise horrid jumble of a movie. And you know what? It's actually pretty good in places.

What holds this release back is the fact that it's just a bunch of utterly unconnected snippets of music, I mean it's one CD and yet it has 40 tracks on it which should give you an idea of the length of many of the pieces. Beyond that there is also the fact that with such short tunes there isn't exactly much foom for development or for the release to hold together as more than the sum of its' parts. Of course if you've actually seen some of these films then you may (or may not) get more out of it depending on your impressions of the films.

On the positive side is the undoubted talent of Mr Vai himself. Having seen him live I can attest to the fact that he can pull all this off in a live setting too which increases the esteem in which I hold him. Of course it's two different things to be a great musician and to be able to write great music.....

This is a neat little grab bag of cool tracks, cameos and curiosities and for the casual rock fan is utterly dispensable. For guitar/shred fans this is probably not a bad buy and for Vai devotees it's probably required listening to fill in the blanks in your collection, especially as some of the tracks here didn't make the soundtrack albums of some of the movies this stuff is from.

Just to close off this review, the flims these tracks are from or inspired by are;

Crossroads, Dudes, Bill & Teds Bogus Journey, Encino Man and PCU.

Decent, But It's Just Not Enough.......2006-01-03

This Steve Vai compilation has songs from and inspired by movies includin Encino Man and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey. Steve is an amazing guitar player and it really shows on this disc. Possibly the best songs are the first two. They are a cover of Celluloid Heroes by the Kinks, and Love Blood. Also his version of Amazing Grace is beautiful and will bring a tear to your eye. Fans of Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson will like this cd.

Not for the average listener.......2005-07-29

This CD contains hard to find Vai treasures that any Vai fan should have. Notice I say fan, i say this because if you just "like some of Vai's music" then you may not like this CD, you should buy an actual album of his instead. The first two previously unreleased tracks are okay. Celluloid Heroes is light and Love Blood is heavy. My only dissapointment with the two tracks is that he sings on them. Tracks 3-6 from Crossroads are great, Steve Vai and Ry Cooder do excellent guitar work on these blues based tracks. Tracks 7 & 8 are nothing special, but an alright listen. Tracks 9-16 from Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey are very fun guitar tracks and contain great, but also wierd (air guitar hell), songs. Tracks 17-18 from Encino Man sound very alike but both of them are really good guitar tracks and all around cool rock tracks. Tracks 19-40 are where you might want to stop listening. These songs are (mostly) very short and pointless, there's nothing much to see here. Some of the tracks contain really cool little guitar solos, but other than that you can just stop after track 18. So, if you're a Vai fan then you will probably not be dissapointed with this CD, if you are just getting into Vai or not a "fan" then you might wanna pass this one up.

At long last -- the "Crossroads" duel!.......2004-08-24

This one's worth it just for the "head-cuttin' duel" between "Jack Butler" and "Eugene Martone" from the "Crossroads" movie. The duel scene from "Crossroads" was my favorite part of the movie, and the music from the duel was not included in the original soundtrack. So after nearly 20 years, the duel finally makes it to CD.

Heartless Fretboard Magic.......2004-04-22

Frank Zappa once called Steve Vai "The master of impossible guitar parts." Occasionally on this haphazard collection Vai proves he has incredible technical ability and virtousic chops. His rendition of a Mozart piece(taken from the movie Crossroads)is as transcendent as Jimmy Paige's version of "Greensleaves". Unfortunately Vai's strengths turn out to be his greatest weaknesses, hes a wicked guitarist but not much of a musician, Example: The first two tracks he tries his hand at singing......in other words you might want to pass those up. Most of the time his playing has the air of an athlete showing all the girls how much he can bench press rather then a musician making a statement.

Tracks:

Fly Fly Fly
More than Seventeen
Elusive
Wistful
Sorry
With Hope
Correction
Never Meant
Round the Bend
Did you Think

Customer Reviews:

A refreshing musical experience.......2005-12-23

Adrina writes, sings, and plays melodic meaningful songs. She plays a grand piano sounding keyboard with appropriate backup. Each song has a little different feel to it, but all are refreshing. I listen to them almost every day. You are in for a real uplifting musical experience. I'm an old fan, 71 years old, but no matter whether you're young or old you will love this album.

A Must Have to Your Music Collection!!!.......2005-12-23

There are many ways that love rises to the surface in our lives. It can come disguised as questions and as answers, as both comfort and discomfort--- often simultaneously. The essential elements that fill in the spaces between the beats of the heart are not only in dreams and fairytales, but in real life in all of its messy, yet perfect glory. Adrina Thorpe captures this beauty, beautifully.

The album "Elusive" is a very impressive first effort. Adrina's pristine vocals and intricate piano work yield numerous memorable tracks, including the opening "Fly Fly Fly" and the popular "Round the Bend". Her youthful romanticism is perhaps captured best in "Did You Think", a catchy tune that is embellished with soothing vocals and sparkling keyboards. This album is a must have to anyone's collection. I promise you will not be disappointed!

Amazing and inspirational.......2005-12-23

I just recieved Adrina's Elusive cd this morning and have not yet stopped listening to it. I first heard of Adrina through myspace.com and became a fan automatically. The lyrics are heartfelt and deep with so much emotion you can feel it. I will always be a fan of her art of music. Absolutely amazing!!! It makes you feel alive and at ease.

Such a fantastic breath of fresh air. A must have........2005-12-23

I received the "Elusive" album about 2 weeks ago and it is absolutely excellent. I have been recommending her to friends and as well, I'd recommend this to music lovers in general. In this day and age of formulaic corporate insultingly dull music, it is so refreshing to find an artist such as Adrina Thorpe that re-affirms that there is still intelligent and creative life out there. My favorite tracks right now are "More than Seventeen", "Sorry", and "Never Meant". Do yourself and the music world a favor and support this bright new artist and spread the word about Adrina Thorpe!

Elusive for Words.......2005-12-23

Adrina Thorpe's Myspace link was sent to me by a dear friend. After hearing the few songs, I found myself playing them over and over. I just picked up the album Elusive and I am SOLD. I am really looking for the next album. Not only did I get it at the perfect time dealing with issues in life. It has been in the CD player non stop.

Keep it darling and You will always have a fan in me!

Andy Szekeres

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Subtle Charmer
A hidden gem of the world of psychedelia
How to review?
Good start, needs work
Intriguing, but raw

Elusive
Pressure Drop
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007QD7
Release Date: 1998-06-16

Tracks:

Intro
Writing On The Wall
Got To Be For Real
Silently Bad Minded
Foetus
My Friend
Let Me Be Me
Uh Oh
Darkness
Don't Run Away
Dusk
Sounds Of Time
Obsessed
The Road
End Of The Road

Customer Reviews:

Subtle Charmer.......2005-08-27

Okay, it took a while for this album to grow on me, but wow! once it did, it simply knocked me out! The album is a bit on the long side (over an hour) but weaves in psychedelia, reggae, electronica, classical, funk, avant-garde, and personal politics all into a kaleidescope of colors and tones that will have you humming at the most unusual times of day. After a few listens, you will very likely find yourself actually relaxing more each time you listen. They may not get the press of groups like air, but they have easily as much talent...

A hidden gem of the world of psychedelia.......2003-03-14

I stumbled upon this CD purely by accident. Listened to it a few times and thought, well, this is interesting, but it wasn't until I slapped it on during a particularly fierce mushroom trip that I really GOT it. I have a good older audiophile quality system, and in a dark room with the volume plentiful, I moved around INSIDE of the music on this album, and was awestruck. It is fully obvious to me that this album was crafted specifically to lead one through a trip, with tension and release, fear and comforting, sadness and resolution, in waves coming with the different songs. Absolutely a masterpiece when viewed in this light, and heartily recommended for that 'special experience'. These guys knew what they were doing, and did it well. Check it out under psychedelic influence, and see if you don't agree. Masterful, touching, beautiful, and intense. Happy trails!

How to review?.......1999-05-21

OK, it seems that single tracks on this CD are a little bit long-winded. But nevertheless it's a vigorous sign of life by Pressure Drop. And we need them. Because their wording and music is simple great. From my point of view it's a big bang to have nowadays artists like P.D. All my best and five ***** for their presence.

Good start, needs work.......1998-10-30

the tracks on this album that are good are really good. But the rest definitly need some work. this band has a similar flavor to massive attack, but they just dont have the same flair yet. But I think it will come out.

Intriguing, but raw.......1998-08-25

Some moments on this album knock you out of the ballpark, but those moments are few and far between, separated by sometimes annoying "supa-diva" vocals and spoken word/singsong elements. Otherwise, innovative, rooted music for the groove set.

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Just not a good combination of mc and dj.

Dreamweavers

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005LP0M
Release Date: 2001-06-05

Customer Reviews:

Just not a good combination of mc and dj........2007-02-19

Dreamweavers is composed of LRoneous on the mic and Elusive on beats. I am a huge fan of Elusive's beats, but this album does not impress me at all. There are about 3 tracks that are truly good. But even those are just good, not great. For any fan of LRoneous, I suppose this album is essential. To me, LRoneous is a mediocre MC. He has nothing unique to say, just typical hip hop jargon and a bland voice that reminds me a little of Zion I. If you love Elusive or LRoneous or both, you should own this. But don't spend too much, it's just aaaaight.

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Superhits: 1966 (Time Life Music)
Bobby Hebb , Bob Lind , The Mindbenders , The Happenings , The New Vaudeville Band , The Seekers , B.J. Thomas and the Triumphs , Petula Clark , Dusty Springfield , and Gary Lewis and the Playboys
Manufacturer: Time Life Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000SY0MPQ

Product Description

SONG LIST :1. California Dreamin - The Mamas & Papas 2. Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys 3. Sunny - Bobby Herb 4. DayDream - The Lovin' Spoonful 5. Elusive Butterfly - Bob Lind 6. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me - Dusty Springfield 7. A Groovy Kind of Love - The Mindbenders 8. Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Cher 9. See You in September - The Happenings 10. Message to Michael - Dionne Warwick 11. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge 12. You Can't Hurry Love - The Surpremes 13. I'm a Believer - The Monkees 14. Sweet Talkin' Guy - The Chiffons 15. Cherish - The Associations 16. She's Just My Style - Gary Lewis & the Playboys 17. You Didn't Have to Be So Nice - The Lovin' Spoonful 18. Georgy Girl - The Seekers 19. Winchester Cathedral - The New Vaudeville Band 20. My Love - Petula Clark 21. (You're My) Soul and Inspiration - The Righteous Brothers 22. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - B.J.Thomas

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Songs that ease the soul...
A treasure
This is pretty hot
Sublime Harmonies
Close your eyes, you're in Maui!

In Harmony
Pali
Manufacturer: Punahele Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00069YE66
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

Ua Lilo I Ko Aloha
Jungle Rain
Le'ahi
Island Days Intro - (with John Keawe)
Island Days - (with John Keawe)
Pauoa Liko Ka Lehua - (with Genoa Keawe)
Makalapua
All Day Music
Haleakala - (with Jay Kauka)
Akaka Falls
Crazy For Your Love

Album Description

Combining both traditional and contemporary influences, Pali bring to light a musical creation that is seldom practiced - the elusive four and five part harmony. All proficient instrumentally, they lead with their voices and sing from their hearts. Let their melody soothe you. Let their harmony capture you.

Customer Reviews:

Songs that ease the soul..........2005-12-24

I visited Hawaii for the first time in June of this year and yearn to go back. The beatiful harmonies and incredible playing of slack key guitar on this CD wisk you away. I was introduced to PALI from a great friend who gave me the CD for Christmas. My favorite song is "Island Days", it almost has a rock ballad theme to it, but much softer.. Mahalo for a wonderful CD!
Mele Kalikimaka Me Ka Hauoli Makahiki Hou!

A treasure.......2004-12-22

Harmony is a beautiful treasure to listen to at any time of day or night and in any setting. The harmonies are glorious and the mix of songs keeps you interested and looking forward to the next cut. I especially loved hearing Auntie Genoa's falsetto blending with the new generation. I certainly hope Pali continues on their journey.

This is pretty hot.......2004-12-22

I really like this CD. It's got some hot licks and cool tones.

Well worth the investment! I'll be looking for more from Pali.

Sublime Harmonies.......2004-12-22

'In Harmony' really says it all.

The vocal and musical skills from the strong leads to the subtle backups are like a fine fabric being woven out of sound; their voices that intertwine so wonderfully are the colors and texture to the strong base of their instrumental skills.

Get it, you won't be sorry at all!!!

Close your eyes, you're in Maui!.......2004-12-17

Seriously!!! I went to Maui a couple months ago and have been missing it every since. Pali's In Harmony brought that laid back tropical island feeling back to my crazy busy life and I'd pay a million times over to have that again. My advice? Buy In Harmony, pop it into your cd player, close your eyes and prepare to be immediately transported to soothing Hawaiian island bliss... If thoughts of warm ocean breezes, beautiful sunsets, pina coladas, spot on harmonies and a Maui escape are something you'll like this CD will deliver! Highly recommended.

Please Love Me Forever/My Elusive Dreams

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A couple of pleasant albums from crooner Bobby Vinton

Please Love Me Forever/My Elusive Dreams
Bobby Vinton
Manufacturer: Collectables
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Release Date: 2002-02-05

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Please Love Me Forever
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Love Me With All Your Heart
Young Love
It's All in the Game
P.S. I Love You
It's the Talk of the Town
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Who's Sorry Now
After Loving You
My Song of Love
My Elusive Dreams
Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
Something
I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Leaving on a Jet Plane
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If Ever I Would Leave You
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Customer Reviews:

A couple of pleasant albums from crooner Bobby Vinton.......2003-05-28

Bobby Vinton was on his way to being THE crooner of the Sixties and when 1964 began he had his third #1 hit with "There! I've Said it Again!" The next thing he knew the Beatles exploded on the American music scene and took over the Billboard charts for the next fourteen weeks with three different songs. From that point on Vinton had just a final #1 hit ("Mr. Lonely") as the face of pop music was changed forever.

What we have on this CD are a pair of albums from later on in Vinton's career. "Please Love Me Forever" was a 1967 album that was quickly recorded when the song of that name made it to the Top 5 (remember back in the Sixties singles often gave birth to albums, instead of the other way around). In three days Vinton recorded songs to go along with the title track and its follow-up, "Just as Much as Ever" (which made it to the Top 20). However, the song you are most likely to recognize is the remake of the old song "Who's' Sorry Now." The performances are, forgive the phrase, vintage Vinton. The musical accompaniment is the lightest sort of rock music, with simple choruses supporting Vinton's boyish tenor voice. In many ways, these songs ran completely counter to the dominant trends in rock 'n' roll.

"My Elusive Dreams" was released in 1970 has a similar history. Vinton released a cover of the David Houston & Tammy Wynette somber country hit "My Elusive Dreams," (also recorded by Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood), and while not a pop success it made the Top 10 of the Easy Listening chart and even appeared on the Country list. Again, Vinton was hurriedly sent into the studio to record songs to make up an album. This time the strategy was to cover a bunch of recent hit songs such as "Leaving on a Jet Plane," "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head," "I'll Never Fall in Love Again," and even, ironically, the Beatles' song "Something" (although that was a George Harrison song and not one by the Lennon & McCartney team that blew Vinton off the charts in 1964). There was also the add inclusion of "Camelot" song "If Ever I Would Leave You" (Vinton's tenor seems odd after the song was established by Robert Goulet's bass-baritone), and a couple of covers of early Sixties hits, "I Will Follow You" and "Baby I'm Yours."

This second album is the more interesting of the two because the songs are, overall, more contemporary. Vinton is not a dynamic singer, but he is a pleasant sounding, professional singer. It is ironic that what would end up being Vinton's signature song would be his early hit "Blue Velvet" because of its association with the David Lynch film of that title, which certainly puts a twist on the meaning of the song.

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