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 In Concert (70s Canadian 12-track LP including adaptations of Bach Beethoven Mozart & more. The picture sleeve is Near Mint & the vinyl Excellent with few signs of play) Track Listing: Theme From Elvira Madigan (Andante From The Concerto For Piano And Orchestra No. 21 In C Major K 467) Presto (From The Symphony No
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JAMES LAST Herzlichst Ihr James Last (1977 German Club Sonderauflage 16-track LP compilation unique glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1 Der Einsame Hirte 4:25 A2 Wenn Süß Das Mondlicht Auf Den Hügeln Schläft 3:07 A3 Kosaken-Patrouille 3:38 A4 The House Of The Rising Sun 4:25 A5 Johnny Guitar 2:46 A6 Valencia 2:44 A7 Hey Jude 4:37 A8 Love Story 3:57 B1 Happy Music 2:35 B2 El Condor Pasa 3:08 B3 La Malaguena Salerosa 5:06 B4 Granada 3:54 B5 I Left My Heart In San Francisco 3:12 B6 Guantanamera 4:51 B7 Ballade Pour Adeline 3:14 B8 Schiwago-Melodie 3:20
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JAMES LAST Käptn James Bittet Zum Tanz Folge 2 (28 Melodien Von Der Waterkant Zum Tanzen) (1971 German 28-track LP housed in a fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very little of its age & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs ofplay) Track Listing: Potpourri (4:08) Das Schmeißt Doch Einen Seemann Nicht Gleich Um Jan Hinnerk O Signorina Rina Rina Potpourri (3:46) Frisch Auf Alle Mann An Deck Seeräuberlied Hamburg Ist Ein Schönes Städtchen Potpourri (3:54) Soviel Wind Und Keine Segel In Hamburg Liegt Ein Segelschiff Im Hafen Möve Du Fliegst In Die Heimat Potpourri (3:14) Bound To The Rio Grande Sailing Sailing Potpourri (4:08) Glori Glori Gloria Wat Wi Dot (Hurrah Hurrah) Hummel Hummel Potpourri (3:33) Tabak Und Rum Schön Ist Die Liebe Im Hafen Windstärke 12 Potpourri (2:26) Abschied Von Der See Die Reise Nach Jütland Potpourri (3:28) An De Eck Von De Steenstroot Un Denn Segelt Wi So Langsam Rund Kap Horn Englischer Schiffsjungentanz Potpourri (4:09) Afscheed Santa Lucia Seemann Deine Heimat Ist Das Meer Potpourri (3:20) Ein Schifflein Sah Ich Fahren Auch Matrosen Haben Eine Heimat Nun Ade Du Mein Lieb Heimatland
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ORCHESTRE JAMES LAST Fantastic Trumpet (Early 70s French 14-track LP unique front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some wear with some foxing and scuffing to the unlaminated back & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1 Greensleeves A2 Wheels A3 American Patrol A4 Never On Sunday A5 La Paloma A6 Ave Maria No Morro A7 Tico-Tico B1 La Bamba B2 Cherry Pink B3 Delicado B4 Passion Flower B5 Mexican Hat Dance B6 Mexico City B7 Granada
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST My Favourite Party Songs (1983 UK 20-track LP featuring personal favourites handpicked by the gentlemen of music himself picture sleeve with special offer price sticker. The sleeve & vinyl are near mint) Track Listing: A1 La Bostella 2:28 Medley A2a Charleston 1:27 A2b Black Bottom 1:14 Medley A3a Where Is Your Hair Augustus
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JAMES LAST My Favourite Love Songs (1983 UK 12-track LP featuring personal favourites handpicked by the gentlemen of music himself picture sleeve.The sleeve has minimal shelfwear whilst the vinyl looks bearly played ) Track Listing: A1 A Whiter Shade Of Pale A2 Wedding Song (There Is Love) A3 What Now My Love A4 A Man And A Woman A5 I Dont Know How To Love Him A6 The Air That I Breathe B1 This Is My Song B2 Games That Lovers Play B3 Speak Softly Love B4 Hey Jude B5 Romeo And Juliet B6 Tenderly
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JAMES LAST Happy Christmas From James Last (70s UK 10-track LP featuring a christmas inspired medley from James & his Orchestra & Chorus originally released in 1966 as Midnight In December. This version comes in a special festive wrapping paper style picture sleeve different to the original release with a shaped hype sticker attached to the front
£23.00 used
JAMES LAST Classics Up To Date (1973 Japanese-only 14-track LP housed in a deluxe & unique pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with minimal wear & the vinyl appears Near Mint MP3097) Track Listing: Side A 1. Mondscheinsonate 2. In a Persian Market 3. Etude op. 10 no. 3 Tristesse 4. Loves Dream 5
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JAMES LAST Hair (1969 UK 11-track stereo vinyl LP including renditions of Aquarius Let The Sunshine In the title track and more. The fully laminated psychedelic picture sleeve has just a little shelfwear to the edges and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with only light signs of play) Track Listing: A1
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Wereldsuccessen (1982 Dutch-only 25-track double LP housed in a unique glossy gatefold picture sleeve with liner notes exclusively in Dutch. The sleeve is Excellent with very little wear & the vinyl appears Near Mint) Track Listing: La Vie En Rose 4:37 Spanish Eyes 2:27 Lili Marleen 4:33 The Importance Of Your Love (Limportant Cest La Rose) 4:18 On The Street Where You Live (Uit My Fair Lady) 3:55 Reach For A Star (The Terry Fox Theme) 4:11 Moon River 4:08 Arrivederci Roma 3:33 La Strada (Gelsomina) 4:04 Petite Fleur 3:23 Nature Boy 4:23 El Condor Pasa 3:08 Ai No Corrida 5:42 Love On The Rocks 3:51 Can You Feel It 5:56 (I) Made It Through The Rain 5:41 Bermuda Triangle 3:31 Star Wars (Main Theme) 3:18 A Woman In Love 4:02 9 To 5 (Morning Train) 3:21 The Seduction (Love Theme) 3:35 Master Blaster 3:58 Games Without Frontiers 3:40 Chi Mai Theme 3:39 Medley Cassey Blue 3:38 Au Revoir 2:47
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