The EMI Years - Volume 2 (1961) by John Barry - DeepRiffs

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A collection of 28 pop recordings that Barry made in 1961, under the billings of the John Barry Seven, the John Barry Orchestra, and Michael Angelo and his Orchestra. This is an odd mix of instrumental rock and pop, prominently featuring a twangy guitar -- at times it sounds like a combination of the Ventures and an easy-listening orchestra. Barry's future as a film composer is foreshadowed in his versions of "The Magnificent Seven" and "Rocco's Theme"; some tracks also prefigure the zany pop of British producer Joe Meek with their prominent use of Clavioline (an early electronic keyboard that would be spotlighted on the Meek-produced "Telstar," by the Tornados).
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1. The Magnificent Seven (1993 Remaster)

by The John Barry Seven

Primary Artist: The John Barry Seven
John Barry Seven; Main Performer
Composer: Elmer Bernstein; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

2. Skid Row

by The John Barry Seven

Primary Artist: The John Barry Seven
John Barry Seven; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

3. Dark Rider

by John Barry Seven Plus Four

Primary Artist: John Barry Seven Plus Four; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Fahey; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: John Burgess; Production

4. Iron Horse

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Bellers
Proudley; Composer
Digital Remastering: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Engineer: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

5. The Menace (1993 Remaster)

by John Barry And His Orchestra

Primary Artist: John Barry And His Orchestra
John Barry & His Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

6. A Matter of Who

by John Barry Seven Plus Four

Primary Artist: John Barry Seven Plus Four; Main Performer
Composer: Russell; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: John Burgess; Production

7. Rocco's Theme

by Michael Angelo, His Orchestra

Primary Artist: Michael Angelo & His Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Nino Rota; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

8. Spinneree (1993 Remaster)

by Michael Angelo, His Orchestra

Primary Artist: Michael Angelo & His Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Angelo; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: John Burgess; Production

9. It Doesn't Matter Anymore (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Paul Anka; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

10. Sweet Talk (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

11. Moody River (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Bruce; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: John Burgess; Production

12. There's Life in the Old Boy Yet (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

13. A Handful of Songs (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Lionel Bart
M Pratt
Tommy Steele; Composer
Digital Remastering: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Engineer: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

14. Like Waltz (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

15. Rodeo (1961 Version) [1993 Remaster]

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

16. Donna's Theme (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Reed; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: John Burgess; Production

17. Starfire (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Lordan; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

18. Baubles Bangles and Beads (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Wright
George Forrest; Composer
Digital Remastering: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Engineer: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

19. Zapata (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Flick; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

20. Rum-Dee-Dum-Dee-Dah (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Les Vandyke; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

21. Spanish Harlem (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Jerry Leiber
Phil Spector; Composer
Digital Remastering: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Engineer: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

22. Man from Madrid (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: Osborne; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

23. The Challenge (1993 Remaster)

Primary Artist: John Barry; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: John Burgess; Production

24. Watch Your Step

by The John Barry Orchestra

Primary Artist: The John Barry Orchestra
John Barry Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: Parker; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

25. Twist It (1993 Remaster)

by The John Barry Seven

Primary Artist: The John Barry Seven
John Barry Seven; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

26. Watch Your Step (1993 Remaster)

by The John Barry Seven

Primary Artist: The John Barry Seven
John Barry Seven; Main Performer
Composer: Parker; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

27. Satin Smooth

by John Barry And His Orchestra

Primary Artist: John Barry And His Orchestra
John Barry & His Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

28. The Agressor

by John Barry And His Orchestra

Primary Artist: John Barry And His Orchestra
John Barry & His Orchestra; Main Performer
Composer: John Barry; Composer
Digital Remastering: Ron Hill
Vic Lanza; Production
Engineer: Vic Lanza
Ron Hill; Production
Producer: Norman Newell; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

28 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 53 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1468x1468 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

Only 1/28 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Folk Revival, Film Scores, Instrumental Pop, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Parlophone UK

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 27, 2008

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099926689159