The Scene Changes (With the Anita Kerr Quartet) / Lightly Latin

Perry Como

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 29, 2008)
• Original Release Date: July 29, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Collectables
• ASIN: B001BN25PI
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #130,918 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
Perry Como was a mega-star of music, radio and television from the end of World War II into the rock era. Two original LPs The Scene Changes from 1965 and Lightly Latin from 1966 feature Comos laid back style on popular standards including Dream On Little Dreamer, Stay With Me and The Shadow Of Your Smile.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two of the best from the Como stock, August 4, 2008

By	M. A. Dunnington (Stourbridge, West Midlands United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These two albums were released last year in Japan with bonus tracks - both still available on Amazon and well worth the purchase.
When I saw that the Oldies label were going to produce them as a 2on1 my heart sank. The Oldies label have released many Como albums but too many of the Cd's were produced from garage-sale LP's and would have been better off not being released. However, something must have happened at Sony/BMG because this 2on1 is superb!!!! I got my Cd this morning and it is beautifully remastered. The notes on the back of the CD tell me it is the work of DB Studios in New York - when I checked out their website I could see why this Como release from Oldies would differ - DB seem to know exactly how to remaster , whether from LP or original source I cannot say - but the effect is excellent.
"The Scene Changes" features the best of the 60's Nashville musicians - Boots Randolph, Floyd Cramer,Anita Kerr and Chet Atkins. Perry so easily adapted to the Nashville sound and to me it is perfection. "Lightly Latin" also captured Como's pure and honest approach to a lyric - this album contains to me the definitive version of "Meditation" - a classic interpretation of this Jobim song.
So at last Oldies have done justice to the Como catalogue - I wish they could go back to the other CD's and let DB Studios press them!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars more, please !!!, March 30, 2009

By	Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

The Scene Changes (With The Anita Kerr Quartet) / Lightly Latin is an excellent two-fer CD by Perry Como; it has all the tracks from Perry's two albums entitled The Scene Changes (With The Anita Kerr Quartet) and Lightly Latin. The Scene Changes record album was produced by Chet Atkins, so you know that there's going to be nothing but the best here; and Lightly Latin features several terrific songs by Antonio Carlos Jobim. I agree with the reviewer who writes that the Collectibles label did a fine job of making sure that the tracks on this CD were pleasing and easy on the ear. The quality of the sound is excellent; and that artwork incorporates the original art from the two record albums. Great!

"Where Does A Little Tear Come From" starts the album off with a very pretty melody; Perry sings this with The Anita Kerr Quartet and together they all sound wonderful. Perry doesn't let go of a superfluous note and this impresses me greatly. The Anita Kerr Quartet does a fine job of harmonizing in the background. "Funny How Time Slips Away" has a sweet country flavor and a stunning horn solo; and listen for "Sweet Adorable You." "Sweet Adorable You" has a peppy tempo that works very well; and Perry sings this to perfection. "I Really Don't Want To Know" is another memorable song about a man who wants to think only of his woman's love for him and not about any previous love affairs she had; the arrangement charms me with its beauty. In addition, "Dream On Little Dreamer" has another `60s type arrangement; I admire Perry for being able to develop and take on this type of arrangement without ever stumbling as so many "celebrities" did.

"Stand Beside Me" is a pretty love song that grabs my attention and Perry wears his heart on his sleeve for "Stand Beside Me." "A Hatchet, A Hammer, A Bucket Of Nails" is also very sweet; and "My Own Peculiar Way" has a distinct country sound that works very well for this ballad. The Anita Kerr Quartet enhances this song all the more. "Give Myself A Party" gets a spirited treatment even though it delves into a man's feelings when his woman no longer loves him; and "How Insensitive" is stunningly beautiful. I could never tire of hearing Perry Como sing How Insensitive;" Perry's rendition is THE definitive rendition of this number. "The Shadow Of Your Smile" was always one of my favorite classic pop vocal numbers; and when Perry sings this it really takes flight! Perry Como was born to sing numbers like "The Shadow Of Your Smile" whether it got a Latin treatment or a more traditional flavor.

"Yesterday" showcases how well Perry Como could cover a song; he never misses a note and the Latin arrangement works wonders for "Yesterday." "Coo Coo Roo Coo Coo Paloma" is very beautiful; I first heard this sung by Harry Belafonte but Perry's version is stronger! "Baía" has an exotic sounding arrangement and it makes good use of the percussion; and listen for "Once I Loved -Amor e Paz." "Once I Loved -Amor e Paz" simply never sounded better; I love it! The album closes very nicely with Perry Como performing "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars." "Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars" shines bright and it makes a fine ending number for this two-fer CD.

Perry Como deserves to be remembered much more so than he is remembered these days; but I hope that will change when people get more CDs like this one. Perry's skill took him far; and The Anita Kerr Quartet enhanced several numbers on this CD. While people who like The Anita Kerr Quartet or Antonio Carlos Jobim may want this CD, it's definitely a "must-have" for Perry Como fans. It's also a great place to start if you're discovering the remarkable talents of Perry Como.

5.0 out of 5 stars simply timeless, June 30, 2009

By	Hans Sefranek "book lover" (Vienna Austria) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this is a very good example of perry comos timeless and everlasting way of singing, bringing joy to the audience. forget all the addicts, crime related names and scandalous so called artists and simply honour this great "nice guy" by listening to his wonderful renditions of really great music. he will never ever be forgotten.