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 Bravo (1974 Spanish 24-track double vinyl LP housed in a great front laminated gatefold picture sleeve) Track Listing: 1. Secret Love 2. Perfidia 3. Drina March 4. Los Niños Del Pireo 5. Begin The Beguine 6. Havah Nagilah 7. Patrulla Americana 8. Ruedas 9. La Golondrina 10. Skokiaan 11
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Paradise (1984 UK 12-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal edge wear whilst the vinyl has very little evidence of play. A nice copy POLD5163) Track Listing: 1. Paradise 2. Gulf Of Catania 3. Spanish Dreams 4. Breton Summer 5. Tropical Paradise 6. Sunny Hours 7. Helgoland 8
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Non Stop Dancing 17 (1975 UK 25-track LP featuring a collection of segued dance classics given the James Last treatment including his sublime version of Una Paloma Blanca fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only minor wear & the vinyl is in Excellent condition with little sign of play) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Hammond A Gogo 1 (1969 UK issue of the 1965 10-track vinyl LP with the Hammond-Bar-Combo fully laminated picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are near as new) Track Listing: 1. Hello Dolly / Milord / Cest Magnifique 2. In a Little Spanish town / Benita / Wheels 3. Sole Sole Sole / I Want To Go Home With You / Goody Goody 4
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST 10 Years Non Stop Jubilee Album (1975 UK 55-tune double LP featuring tracks performed [largely] as medleys complete with Top 20 Albums inners front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless) Track Listing: 01. Dont Ha Ha 02. Shake Hands 03
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Make The Party Last (1975 UK 18-track compilation LP showcasing twenty-five all-time party greats from Mr Last featuring his Orchestra & Singers fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & thevinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play) Track Listing: 01
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Non Stop Dancing 12 (1971 UK LP featuring 28 Top Hits For Dancing performed as medleys fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl remains near as new) Track Listing: 1. Hey Tonight/Shes A Lady/What Is Life 2. Cracklin Rosie/Rose Garden/Ich Bin Verliebt In Die Liebe 3
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Non Stop Dancing 70 (1970 UK 28-track LP featuring two sides of segued music medleys covering Sugar Sugar through to In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida & all stops inbetween fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some minor lift to thelaminate & the vinyl is Excellent with few signs of play) Track Listing: Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (See I wasnt kidding
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Happyning (1971 UK 12-track LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 1. Montego Bay 2. My Sweet Lord 3. I Hear You Knocking 4. Girl Of The North Country 5. Neanderthal Man 6. Dirty Town 7. When Im Dead And Gone 8. Ape Man 9
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST & HIS ORCHESTRA Rock Around With Me. 28 Rock & Roll Hits - Recorded Live (1968 UK 28-track stereo LP featuring Rock Around The Clock Hound Dog Shake Rattle & Roll & more fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minor wear & the vinyl appears near mint) Track Listing: 1. Rock Around The Clock 2
£14.00 used