Best of Mercury Years [Import]

Vic Damone | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 3, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Mercury Records
• ASIN: B00000B8UF
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #134,422 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. I Have But One Heart

2. You Do

3. Again

4. You're Breaking My Heart

5. Four Winds And The Se

6. My Bolero

7. Why Was I Born

8. Vagabond Shoes

9. Tzena,Tzena,Tzena

10. Just Say I Love Her

11. Cincinatti Dancing Pig

12. My Heart Cries For You

13. Music By The Angels

14. Night Is Young And Yo

15. My Truly Fair

16. Longing For You

17. Calla Calla

18. Here In My Heart

19. Rosanne

20. Sugar

See all 25 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Perfect Set of Tonsils, August 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of Mercury Years (Audio CD)

The essence of the Damone sound can be stated in one word "FlAWLESS". With the exception of a Young Sinatra, Damone posesses the most perfect set of Vocal Cords to ever vibrate into a microphone. Listen to the feeling he evokes on " I Have But One Heart",& "Just Say I Love Her". You can almost hear the tear in his voice. My favorite cut is "The Night is Young and You're So Beautiful". Listen to it and picture the women swooning. And We have Perry Como to thank for the discovery of this Great talent. This CD is a Must-Have!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smooth as silk: it defines an era., March 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Best of Mercury Years (Audio CD)

If the period immediately following WWII and leading into the 50s is regarded as some sort of a musical wasteland, then here is the exception that proves the rule. A superb collection of beautiful, well written melodies presented by the strong, clear voice of the young Vic Damone. These are the songs that launched his career and justifiably gave the reputation of a professional's professional. There aren't many voices like his around any more and just as few songs of this caliber. Sit back and soak this one up.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the very finest, December 30, 2004

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This review is from: Best of Mercury Years (Audio CD)

America has been blessed with many great singers of Italian heritage, and Vic Damone, born Vito Rocco Farinola in 1928, is one of the smoothest and finest balladeers of 20th century pop music, with a pure, beautiful tone, and expressive phrasing with amazing breath control. These are his early recordings with the Mercury label, singles released from 1947 through 1954, and there are 23 "A" sides, and two "B" sides included.
Most of the songs are super mellow, with a few up-tempo numbers thrown in, and one wacky tune which charted at # 11 in 1950, "Cincinnati Dancing Pig."
My favorites are the songs where he uses his lovely subtle vibrato to greatest effect, like the brassy, jazzy "Vagabond Shoes" with the Glenn Osser Orchestra, which was # 17 in 1950.

Other favorites include "Just Say I Love Her," in which he sings a phrase of the Italian original ("Dicitincella Vuie"), with the Ronnie Selby Orchestra, and was # 13 in 1950, the bluesy "Music by the Angels," which was the "B" side to "My Heart Cries" and charted at # 18 in 1950 with the George Siravo Orchestra, and the gorgeous "Ebb Tide," # 10 in 1953, with the Richard Hayman Orchestra.
The booklet insert has extensive and very informative liner notes, and a detailed song list. The re-mastered sound from the original mono recordings is excellent (except for a fluttering background noise in "Here in My Heart"), and total playing time is 73'59.

Many years ago I worked as a theater usher...and one day found myself in a terrible predicament; in front of me stood the handsome and impeccably dressed Mr. Damone, and in his reserved seat was a person with no inclination to move. Mr. Damone was so incredibly kind, and dealt with the situation. I always feel that how someone treats those in menial positions speaks volumes...Vic Damone, an exquisite singer, and compassionate human being.