Sentimental Date With Perry Como [Import]

Perry Como | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 13, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 1945
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Dutton Vocalion UK
• ASIN: B00005OR41
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,898 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting compilation, but a misleading title, February 2, 2006

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Matthew Long (West Midlands, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sentimental Date With Perry Como (Audio CD)

Although the tracks on this CD have been particularly well transcribed from 78 rpm records and the packaging states the sources; the title and CD cover for this compilation is misleading. The CD cover is a virtual replica of the artwork that was used for Perry's RCA Victor album "A Sentimental Date With Perry", which began life as a Musical Smart Set collection of 78 rpm records in 1947/1948. However, only 2 recordings from the original album are included on this compilation.

The song selection is very interesting, nevertheless and includes some recordings making a rarer CD appearance. All the songs were recorded between 1945 and 1950.

The CD also includes record catalogue numbers as a point of interest and liner notes (which have errors and misconceptions).

In general, this is a good effort and represents a very good example of re-mastering using 78 rpm records as the source. However, the cover artwork and title are definitely misleading as to the actual contents of this compilation.