Mitch Miller - Sentimental (1960) Vinyl LP + and similar items

Catalog Number: CL-1457 Condition Details: 10-page lyric book attached inside gate, with slight discoloration to the pages. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (Columbia logo). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read (crooked text). Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Slight musty smell. '6-eye' red Columbia label. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Medley: Singin' In The Rain / All I Do Is Dream Of You / Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Goodbye) The Gang That Sang "Heart Of My Heart" Medley: Little Annie Rooney / Hello! My Baby Medley: Our Boys Will Shine Tonight / Give My Regards To Broadway Medley: While Strolling Through The Park One Day / Ida When The Saints Come Marching In Jeannine (I Dream Of Lilac Time) Just A-Wearyin' For You I'll See You In My Dreams When I Grow Too Old To Dream Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair Three O'Clock In The Morning About The Record: Sentimental, by Mitch Miller, released on Columbia Records as part of the popular Sing Along with Mitch series that encouraged audience participation with included lyrics. The album features nostalgic renditions of classic sentimental songs like Singin' in the Rain, I'll See You in My Dreams, and Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, blending orchestral arrangements with choral vocals to evoke early 20th-century Americana. It achieved significant commercial success, debuting on the Billboard popular albums chart on June 27, 1960, peaking at No. 5, and spending 32 weeks on the chart, while also topping the Canadian charts and earning RIAA gold certification. Historically, the album fueled the cultural phenomenon of Mitch Miller's sing-along format, which inspired his hit NBC television series Sing Along with Mitch (1961?1964), appealing to older audiences during the rise of rock 'n' roll and reflecting a nostalgic resistance to evolving musical trends. The widespread popularity of this album highlights Miller's influence in preserving easy-listening traditions.