Another batch of instrumentals, ending as usual with one with words of a sort, and decorated as usual with killer gams.
Track listing for 111109-2:
- Cozy Cole: Topsy II
- Angelo Badalamenti: Theme from Twin Peaks
- Robert Maxwell and His Orchestra: Shangri-Las
- Davie Allan and the Arrows: Blue’s Theme
- Henry Mancini: Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet
- Herbie Hancock: Rockit
- Al Hirt: Java
- Walter Wanderley: Summer Samba (So Nice)
- Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass: Carmen
- Meco: Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band
- The Village Stompers: Washington Square
- Lonnie Mack: Memphis
- Kai Winding: More
- Boots Randolph: Yakety Axe
- Billy Joe and the Checkmates: Percolator (Twist)
- Ray Charles: One Mint Julep
- The Rumblers: Boss
- Mason Williams: Greensleeves
- Perez Prado: Patricia
- Reg Owen and His Orchestra: Manhattan Serenade
- Booker T. and the MGs: Time Is Tight
- Paul Mauriat and His Orchestra: Love in Every Room
- Link Wray and His Ray Men: Rumble
- Charles Randolph Grean Sounde: Star Trek
- The Virtues: Guitar Boogie Shuffle
- Dave “Baby” Cortez: The Happy Organ
- Les Baxter and His Orchestra: The Poor People of Paris
- Neal Hefti and His Orchestra: Batman Theme
BatesLine | 08-Aug-07 at 11:29 pm | Permalink
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