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 new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JAMES LAST Perfect 40 (1971 Japanese-only promotional sample 40-track double LP compilation with custom black on white labels for review ahead of release. Housed in a unique textured gatefold sleeve the sleeve is Very Good [1 hairline fracture on spine] with some light shelf wear & the vinyl appears Near Mint with few signs of play MP9397/8) Track Listing: El Condor Pasa What now My Love Elisabeth Serenade Endless Journey The House Of The Rising Sun Song Of The Pearlfisher Granada Valencia Sekai Wa Futari No Tameni Laras Theme Who Are We The Breeze And I La Playa Happy Heart The Last Waltz Cu-Cu-Rcu-Cu-Cu-Paloma The Red Sarafan Stenka Rasin Kimi Dakeni Aio A Man And A Woman Moon River Around the World Yesterday My Sweet Lord Guantanamera Santa Lucia La Mer Bara Iro No Kumo Begin The Beguine I Left My Heart In San Francisco Jean Ballad Of The Easy Rider Aquarius Frank Mills Let The Sunshine In Namida No Kawaku Made Fly Me To The Moon Never On Sunday Greensleeves Knock Three Times
£50.00 used
HANS LAST AND HIS ORCHESTRA Ameriachi A Go Go (Mid 1960s Japanese 14-track vinyl LP on the red Polydor label manufactured by Nippon Grammophon Hans last AKA James Last originally released in 1965. Housed in a laminated scalloped flipback picture sleeve with pinch spine design and red & white obi-strip
£217.00 used