Billy Vaughn - Blue Velvet and 1963's Great and similar items

Catalog Number: DLP-3559 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions, surface abrasions (front/back); red pen marks near top left and slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is mostly readable with wear. Shelf-wear and abrasions and splits along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Blue Velvet Painted, Tainted Rose More I'm Leaving It Up To You Washington Square Danke Schoen Dominique (Down At) Papa Joe's Popsicles And Icicles Cuando Calienta El Sol Busted Out Of Limits About The Record: Blue Velvet and 1963's Great Hits, by Billy Vaughn, features instrumental covers of popular songs from 1963, showcasing Vaughn's signature easy-listening, big band style. The album includes tracks like Blue Velvet, originally a hit by Bobby Vinton, and Danke Schoen, popularized by Wayne Newton, reflecting the era's diverse pop and jazz influences. Other notable covers include Dominique by The Singing Nun and Washington Square by The Village Stompers, capturing the early 1960s' cultural soundscape. While the album reached No. 330 on the Billboard charts, it faced criticism for its inoffensive, commercial approach, described by some as lacking artistic depth due to its focus on replicating hits. Historically, it highlights Vaughn's role as a key figure in the easy-listening genre, appealing to audiences seeking nostalgic, accessible renditions of contemporary hits.