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Vic Damone's first album for Capitol Records is also one of his best. Capitol brought Damone onboard to take the place of the defecting Frank Sinatra, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that Linger Awhile with Vic Damone is essentially a mid-tempo bedroom swinger that falls somewhere between Sinatra's trendsetting Songs for Swingin' Lovers! and his slow-dance burner Nice 'N' Easy. Thankfully, the album itself is good enough that it can be enjoyed on its own terms. Damone's voice is as beautiful as ever and he finds a nice balance between intimate romance and winking good humor. Likewise, the underrated arranger and guitarist Jack Marshall perfectly combines elements of both Nelson Riddle and Billy May's charts for Sinatra into a satisfying whole, though he throws in plenty of jazz guitar. The song selection is a bright mix of standards and less-familiar fare, the highlight being the boudoir romp "After the Lights Go Down Low," which, along with the album cover, lets listeners know that the album is really geared toward amorous conquests and romantic evenings at home. That's where the comparisons between Vic Damone and Frank Sinatra end, as Damone rarely shows the interpretive depth or personal introspection that Sinatra brings to similar material. If this is what stopped Vic Damone from being ranked with the top echelon of truly great 20th century vocalists, Damone's talents are never in doubt and it also ensures that this album is a whole lot of fun. So while even "upbeat" Sinatra albums such as Nice 'N' Easy or A Swingin' Affair! brim over with regret and pain, Linger Awhile with Vic Damone is what you'll want to put on to set the stage for a romantic evening. This album has been released on CD on a budget EMI two-for-one release with the similar My Baby Loves to Swing.
© Nick Dedina /TiVo
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Vincent Rose, Composer - HARRY OWENS, Composer - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Orchestra, Performer, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Marshall, Conductor - Bernice Petkere, ComposerLyricist - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Ned Washington, ComposerLyricist - Victor P. Young, ComposerLyricist - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Robert Norberg, Mastering Engineer, Remixer, StudioPersonnel - Irving Berlin, Composer - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1992 Capitol Records, LLC
Alan White, Composer - Vic Damone, MainArtist - Leroy Lovett, Composer
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Irving Berlin, ComposerLyricist - Dave Cavanaugh, Producer - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Irving Berlin, Composer - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
David Cavanaugh, Producer - Vic Damone, MainArtist - Rudy Vallee, ComposerLyricist - Charlie Henderson, ComposerLyricist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Leo Robin, Composer - Vic Damone, MainArtist - David Rose, Composer
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
REDD EVANS, Composer - Vic Damone, MainArtist - Dave Mann, Composer
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Spencer Williams, Composer - Benny Carter, Composer - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Fred Parris, ComposerLyricist - Jack Marshall, Conductor - Dave Cavanaugh, Producer - Vic Damone, MainArtist
(C) 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
Album review
Vic Damone's first album for Capitol Records is also one of his best. Capitol brought Damone onboard to take the place of the defecting Frank Sinatra, so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that Linger Awhile with Vic Damone is essentially a mid-tempo bedroom swinger that falls somewhere between Sinatra's trendsetting Songs for Swingin' Lovers! and his slow-dance burner Nice 'N' Easy. Thankfully, the album itself is good enough that it can be enjoyed on its own terms. Damone's voice is as beautiful as ever and he finds a nice balance between intimate romance and winking good humor. Likewise, the underrated arranger and guitarist Jack Marshall perfectly combines elements of both Nelson Riddle and Billy May's charts for Sinatra into a satisfying whole, though he throws in plenty of jazz guitar. The song selection is a bright mix of standards and less-familiar fare, the highlight being the boudoir romp "After the Lights Go Down Low," which, along with the album cover, lets listeners know that the album is really geared toward amorous conquests and romantic evenings at home. That's where the comparisons between Vic Damone and Frank Sinatra end, as Damone rarely shows the interpretive depth or personal introspection that Sinatra brings to similar material. If this is what stopped Vic Damone from being ranked with the top echelon of truly great 20th century vocalists, Damone's talents are never in doubt and it also ensures that this album is a whole lot of fun. So while even "upbeat" Sinatra albums such as Nice 'N' Easy or A Swingin' Affair! brim over with regret and pain, Linger Awhile with Vic Damone is what you'll want to put on to set the stage for a romantic evening. This album has been released on CD on a budget EMI two-for-one release with the similar My Baby Loves to Swing.
© Nick Dedina /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:28:20
- Main artists: Vic Damone
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Capitol Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2012 Capitol Records, LLC ℗ 2012 Capitol Records, LLC
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