Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Following in the footsteps of his father, who led an amateur band, Nelson Riddle studied piano and trombone before joining Charlie Spivak's orchestra on graduating. He went on to play with Bob Crosby's and Tommy Dorsey's orchestras, who commissioned arrangements from him as a bonus. At the end of the Second World War, he was asked to write arrangements for Nat "King" Cole, with whom he collaborated for over 10 years and on more than 15 albums for the Capitol label. On the same label, he later recorded under his own name, but is best known as one of the most prolific arrangers and composers of the '50s, also working for radio, television and film. He accompanied many singers, including Dean Martin, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra. He also composed pieces for television, including the soundtrack for the series The Untouchables, and directed the music for Batman in the 60s. After a prolonged absence in the 70s, he again wrote arrangements for several Linda Ronstadt albums, shortly before her death in the mid-80s.
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Blue Skies
Kiri Te Kanawa, Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on 1 Jan 1985
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Route 66 And Other TV Themes (Remastered 2002)
Lounge - Released by EMI Catalogue on 1 Jan 1962
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Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 6 Dec 2011
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White On White And The Other Hits Of 1964
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 24 Jan 2011
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Interprets Music From Jumbo, Etc.
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 24 Jul 2012
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Love Tide (Remastered 2004)
Lounge - Released by EMI Catalogue on 1 Jan 1961
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Paris When It Sizzles
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 1 Jan 1963
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C'Mon...Get Happy
Lounge - Released by EMI Music Special Markets on 1 Jan 1958
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Come Blow Your Horn
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 6 Dec 2011
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An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 6 Dec 2011
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Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 1 Jan 1964
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Paris When It Sizzles
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 6 Dec 2011
24-Bit 192.0 kHz - Stereo -
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 1 Jan 2005
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More Hit TV Themes
Lounge - Released by EMI Catalogue on 1 Jan 1963
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The Tender Touch
Jazz - Released by EMI MUSIC JAPAN INC. on 1 Jan 1956
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White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 24 Jan 2011
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Come Blow Your Horn
Lounge - Released by Rhino - Warner Records on 6 Dec 2011
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Hey...Let Yourself Go!
Pop - Released by EMI Music Special Markets on 1 Jan 1957
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The Music From Oklahoma!
Pop - Released by EMI Gold on 1 Jan 1955
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo