Mr. Lucky & Mr. Lucky Goes Latin [Import, Soundtrack]

Henry Mancini | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 14, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Soundtrack
• Label: RCA / BMG France
• ASIN: B00009QP3Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,520 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Mr. Lucky Goes Latin

2. Lujon

3. Tinpanola

4. Rain Drops in Rio

5. Siesta

6. The Dancing Cat

7. Cow Bells and Coffee Beans

8. The Sound of Silver

9. Tango Americano

10. No-Cal Sugar Loaf

11. Blue Mantilla

12. Speedy Gonzales

Editorial Reviews

Digitally remastered digipak two-fer featuring the 1960 soundtrack to the Blake Edwards-produced television series plus the 1961 album Mr. Lucky Goes Latin (AKA The Latin Sound Of Henry Mancini), where Mancini recasts his Mr. Lucky compositions in a light Latin vein. Featured performers include Brazilian guitarist Laurindo Almeida, drummer Shelly Man and pianist Jimmy Rowles. 24 tracks total. Sony/BMG.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mancini For Lucky Listeners..., December 25, 2003

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winkingtiger ";oD" (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mr. Lucky & Mr. Lucky Goes Latin (Audio CD)

What we have here is a beautifully packaged French reissue of two classic Mancini LP's. The first, 'Mr. Lucky' is the brilliant and quirky music from the TV series of the same name. 'Goes Latin' only gives the 'Latin' treatment to the theme from 'Mr. Lucky', then goes off in it's own direction. In my opinion, the 'Latin' half is the real treasure, and the reason to buy this version instead of the plain 'Mr. Lucky' soundtrack (available elsewhere by itself.)

Of course, 'Mr. Lucky' has great cuts like the main theme, 'March Of The Cue Balls', and 'Chime Time', not to mention the eerie, beautiful and stunning 'Floating Pad' and the pointillistically insane 'Tipsy.' The 'Goes Latin' half really gets into some sonic gorgeousness, the kind that Mancini is known for and does best! 'Lujon', for instance, has a haunting sweeping string melody with some very cool downward chord changes. I think it's one of Mancini's classic cuts. 'Blue Mantilla' is another slow weeper, equally remarkable. And of course there's also Mancini's playful side, represented by cuts such as 'Rain Drops In Rio' or 'No-Cal Sugar Loaf'( ! )

Really. every cut on here is worthwhile for Mancini fans, lounge fans, or film music fans. These 'two-fer' reissues are worth what you pay, not only for the plethora of wonderful songs you get, but for the painstakingly reproduced liner notes, detailed lists of all the musicians, etc. Two lost treasures brought back to light!

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lujon, May 22, 2006

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John P Bernat (Kingsport, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mr. Lucky & Mr. Lucky Goes Latin (Audio CD)

Here is where the song "Lujon" (used last year to great effect) first appeared.

Mancini prided himself on his versatility and range. It is in full evidence here - and used as the soundtrack for a very forgettable TV series starring Ross Martin and John Vivyan (put those names in on Google and see what you get...).

Still, you gotta say that this was an amazing talent we had in Henry Mancini, and he is very much missed.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ENCHANTING MUSIC BY HENRY MANCINI, August 24, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Latin Sound of Henry Mancini (Audio CD)

FOR 22 YEARS I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A COPY OF "VERADA TROPICAL" BY HENRY MANCINI. I WISH TO THANK THOSE WHO REMADE THIS GREAT 1965 ALBUM IN CD FORMAT. SONGS LIKE "BAJA", "VERADA TROPICAL", AND THE "BREEZE AND I" ARE TRULY AN ENCHANTING PLEASURE FOR THE HUMAN EAR WHICH ONLY A GREAT CONDUCTOR LIKE HENRY MANCINI COULD PULL OFF. I DO NOT THINK THAT THE TALENTS OF GREAT CONDUCTORS LIKE HENRY MANCINI, PERCY FAITH AND JACKIE GLEASON WILL EVER BE DUPLICATED.