Flamingo Serenades / Flamingo Favorites by The Flamingos - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

A collection brings together the first two of the four albums the Flamingos recorded for George Goldner's End Records onto one compact disc. Recorded between 1958 to 1961, this runs both albums back to back with their original running orders. Flamingo Serenade was originally issued in 1960 and features the then-novel concept of an R&B vocal group tackling old standards, including what has become the Flamingos' signature tune, "I Only Have Eyes for You." Their second album for the label included here, Flamingo Favorites, was released in 1960 and was issued in both mono and stereo formats. But while the new tracks were recorded in stereo, the album also included old mono masters rechanneled in fake stereo; this reissue keeps the actual stereo masters in place and replaces the fakes with the original mono masters. Four of the tunes aboard were originally issued as singles ("Heavenly Angel," "Besame Mucho," "Mio Amore" and "Dream Girl") on End between 1959 and 1961, but the other eight songs originate with this long player. One of the smoothest doo wop groups at their peak.
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1. Love Walked In

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin; Composer

2. Music Maestro Please

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Allie Wrubel
Herbert Magidson; Composer

3. Begin the Beguine

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer

4. The Breeze and I

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Ernesto Lecuona
Al Stillman
E. Lecuona
W. Stillman; Composer

5. Time Was

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Pérez Prado
Russell
Luna
S.k. Russell
Gabriel Luna De La Fuente
Paz Miguel Prado; Composer

6. Goodnight Sweetheart

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Ray Noble
Rudy Vallee
James Campbell
Reginald Connelly
Campbell
Connelly
Noble; Composer

7. I Only Have Eyes for You

by The Flamingos

Performer: The Flamingos; Performer
Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Harry Warren
Al Dubin; Composer

8. I'm in the Mood for Love

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Jimmy Mchugh
Dorothy Fields
D. Fields
J. Mchugh; Composer

9. As Time Goes By

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Herman Hupfeld
H. Hupfield; Composer
Lyricist: Herman Hupfeld; Composer

10. Where or When

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Lorenz Hart
Richard Rodgers
L. Hart; Composer
Lyricist: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer

11. Yours

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Austin Rodriguez
Gonzalo Roig
G. Roig
J. Sherr
A. Gamse
A. Rodriguez; Composer
Translation: Jack Sher; Production

12. But Not for Me

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: George Gershwin
Ira Gershwin
I. Gershwin; Composer

13. Besame Mucho

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Consuelo Velasquez
C. Valezquez
S. Skylar; Composer

14. Dream Girl

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Jesse Belvin
Marvin Phillips
M. Phillips; Composer

15. Crazy, Crazy, Crazy

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Lowman Pauling
L. Pauling; Composer

16. That's Why I Love You

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Billy Myles
T. Johnson; Composer

17. Heavenly Angel

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Terry Johnson
T. Johnson; Composer

18. Mio Amore (My Love)

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Tommy Hunt
Terry Johnson
Paul Wilson
Zeke Carey
Nate Nelson
Jake Carey; Composer

19. Maria Elena

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Bob Russell
Lorenzo Castro Barcelata
S.k. Russell
C. Barcelata; Composer

20. Sweet and Lovely

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Tobias
Gus Arnheim
Jules Lemare
F. Johnson
L.kirkland; Composer

21. Tell Me How Long

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Johnson
Kirkland
F. Johnson
L.kirkland; Composer

22. My Foolish Heart

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Victor Young
Ned Washington
N. Washington
V.young; Composer

23. You Belong to My Heart

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Agustín Lara
Ray Gilbert
A.lara
R. Gilbert; Composer

24. Bridge of Tears

by The Flamingos

Primary Artist: The Flamingos; Main Performer
Composer: Alexander
J. Alexander; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

24 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 8 minutes and 59 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

15/24 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/24 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, R&B, Soul, Doo Wop, Doo-Wop

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 22, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099969348358