Theme From a Summer Place

Percy Faith | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 15, 1994)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ranwood Records
• ASIN: B000000B6W
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,303 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #4 in Music > Indie Music > Pop > Easy Listening
  • #11 in Music > Pop > Easy Listening > Lounge
  • #12 in Music > Indie Music > Pop > Traditional & Vocal Pop

Track Listings

1. Theme from "A Summer Place"

2. Ebb Tide

3. Begin the Beguine

4. Beyond the Sea

5. Waltz for Cynthia

6. Tara's Theme [From 'Gone with the Wind']

7. Autumn Leaves

8. The Song from Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart?)

9. Sound of Music

10. Blue Moon

11. Fascination

12. Stranger on the Shore

13. Tenderly

14. Arrivederci, Roma

15. Some Enchanted Evening

16. Bouquet

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Remakes of Original Percy Faith Arrangements, March 20, 2002

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Christopher Larkin (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This CD is a great compilation of some of Percy Faith's most popular arrangements. The sound quality is excellent, as is the track selection. It includes versions of most of his charted songs, most notably, "Theme from a 'Summer Place'" and "Moulin Rouge." Purists should note that this CD was recorded in 1994, almost twenty years after Faith's death. In my opinion, such re-recordings rarely compare to the originals and generally have little value, except to the record company. However, since Faith was primarily an arranger, this CD works remarkably well and serves as an excellent representation of what he was about. Don't be surprised if you find yourself seeking out original Faith performances (of which there are many available on CD) after listening. All in all, a worthwhile purchase for anyone interested in the easy listening format or in quality instrumental music.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best from Percy Faith, August 1, 2000

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Dolly (Central Texas) - See all my reviews

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This CD soothes the tensions of the day. The best rendition of "Ebb Tide" that I've ever heard. "Ebb Tide" makes you want to cry, the combination of the piano and other strings is wonderful. Percy like his stringed instruments and they are magnificent, bold yet delicate. No singing on this CD, just the beautiful music. To bad they don't play songs like these on the radio anymore. This CD is a "Must Have" for anymore who leaves the office with their nerves frayed.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Romance and Peace, June 21, 2000

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R. M. Silver (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought this C.D. to listen to the theme from a Summer Place and found to my surprise that all of the selections were wonderful. There is a fine art to arranging music and Faith is certainly distinctive in his very romantic and peaceful style. Faith, himself is not actually conducting these selections but the arrangements are true. I think that anyone no matter what your age would enjoy this album for its romantic and peaceful pleasures.