Artist: James Last
Genre: Easy Listening/Orchestral
James Last was a German composer, bandleader, and arranger who became one of the world's most commercially successful big band leaders. His 'happy sound'—a distinctive blend of orchestral arrangements with contemporary pop songs—sold over 200 million albums worldwide. Last's albums offered accessible versions of popular songs and classical pieces, appealing to audiences seeking pleasant, undemanding music. His band toured extensively, and his concerts were celebrations of joyful, unpretentious music-making. Last recorded over 200 albums covering virtually every popular music style, from Beatles songs to disco to folk melodies. His influence on easy listening and orchestral pop was substantial, and his approach made diverse musical styles accessible to mainstream audiences. Last remained active until shortly before his death in 2015.
James Last vinyl records (172)
JAMES LAST Schließ Die Augen Laß Dich Verwöhnen (1980 German 14-track LP glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve has only minor wear and the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: 01 Air - Aus Der Suite Nr. 3 In D-dur BWV 1068 – Johann Sebastian Bach 4:33 02 Going Home - Adagio Aus Der Neuen Welt – AntonÃn Dvorák 3:13 03 Adagio - Aus Der Sonate Nr
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Well Kept Secret (1975 UK 8-track vinyl LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is excellent with few signs of play) Track Listing: A1 Jubilation A2 Summertime A3 I Cant Move No Mountains A4 Love For Sale B1 Bolero 75 B2 Slaughter On 10th Avenue B3 Question B4 Theme From Prisoner Of Second Avenue
£14.00 used
JAMES LAST Ein Dankeschon All Meinen Freunden (1980 German Club Edition 16-track vinyl LP featuring tracks recorded throughout his career up to that point including Secret Love The Lonely Bull Granada & more nice glossy picture sleeve withfacsimile signature on the front. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl is Near Mint) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
JAMES LAST Live In London (1978 German 22-track LP housed in a glossy picture sleeve with artist catalogue inner. This live set features a great selection of tunes from the ever reliable band leader including Tiger Feet Yes Sir I Can Boogie Sar Wars Theme & more all recorded at the Royal Albert Hall
£9.00 used
JAMES LAST Paintings (1979 Japanese-only 10-track LP - Mr Last entertains with renditions of Jean Michel Jarres Equinoxe Part 5 & Frank Mills Music Box Dancer alongside his own compositions Photographs & Good Night Tokio. The textured sleeve is a unique design with Japanese insert picture obi-strip & tour flyer
£45.00 used
JAMES LAST Tango (1981 Japanese 12-track LP complete with the Japanese insert & obi-strip. The picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl is near mint 28MM0090) Track Listing: La Cumparsita Adios Pampa Mia Floeten Tango Blauer Himmel A Media Luz Amargura Blue Tango Caminito Rosita Adios Muchachos
£39.00 used
JAMES LAST Voodoo-Party (1971 UK 12-track stereo LP a Funk Exotica critter to get the party started Last style fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light creasing and the vinyl is Excellent with just the odd light sign of play listen to James run the Voodoo down.) Track Listing: A1 Se A Cabo A2 Sing A Simple Song A3 Heyah Masse-Ga A4 Mamy Blue A5 Jin-Go-Lo-Ba A6 Mr
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Country & Square Dance Party (1977 UK 12-track LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1 Orange Blossom Special A2 Irish Washerwoman-GaryOwen-Paddy Whach A3 Rhinstone Cowboy A4 Bile Them Gabbage Down A5 Oh
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST By Request (1987 UK 15-track compilation vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve has only light wear whilst the vinyl shows little signs of play POLH34) Track Listing: Side A 1. Mornings At Seven 2. Elvira Madigan 3. The Air That I Breathe 4. Adagio From The New World Symphony 9 5. The Lonely Shepherd 6
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Classics Up To Date (1975 Japanese 12-track vinyl LP picture sleeve with the orange discography obi-strip. There is a date handwritten on along the bottom edge of the back of the obi otherwise the sleeve shows minimal wear and thevinyl remains in near as new condition MP2516) Track Listing: Side One: 1
£39.00 used