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 Last The Whole Night Through (1974 UK mail-order only 80-track SIX LP box set including Classics Up To Date James Last A Gogo Lively. Non Stop [2-LPs] & Soft & Gentle complete with fold-out illustrated tracklist insert.The glossy 12 picture box is Excellent with a couple of splits at the edges of the back of the box due to the weight otherwise all vinyl discs appear Excellent with few signs ofplay SM184/189) Track Listing: Classics Up To Date Barcarolle Prisoners Chorus Hungarian Dance No
£23.00 used
JAMES LAST Rock Me Gently (1975 UK 10-track LP featuring a tribute to the great Canadian songwriters including songs by Gordon Lightfoot Andy Kim Robbie Robertson & R. Dean Taylor fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a littlelight shelfwear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play) Track Listing: 01
£14.00 used
JAMES LAST World Hits (1978 UK 10-track LP disco-tastic fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 01. People Will Say 02. September In The Rain 03. What Is This Thing Called Love 04. I Only Have Eyes For You 05. Charmaine 06. Besame Mucho 07
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Non Stop Dancing 2/1973 (1973 German 10-track vinyl LP housed in a embossed fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has light wear and the vinyl appears in barely played condition) Track Listing: 1. Also Sprach Zarathustra/Rock Me Baby/Mini-Rock 2. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree/Immer Wieder Sonntags/Mamma Loo 3
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Classics Up To Date (70s UK 12-track LP including selections from Carmen Romeo & Juliet & The Tales Of Hoffman laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 1. Barcarole 2. Prisoners Chorus 3. Hungarian Dance No. 5 4. Waltz In A Flat Op
£9.00 used
JAMES LAST Last The Whole Night Long (1979 UK 50-track double LP hype sticker gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl has just faint signs of play PTD001) Track Listing: Rivers Of Babylon Dancing In The City Night Fever Boogie Oogie Oogie If I Only Had Time Sailing Una Paloma Blanca I Cant Give You Anything Y Viva Espana Fernando Massachusetts Youre The One That I Want Rasputin Brown Girl In The Ring One For You One For Me Save Your Kisses For Me Amazing Grace Yesterday Love Is In The Air Im On Fire I Only Want To Be With You You Make Me Feel Brand New I Write The Songs Yes Sir I Can Boogie Money Money Money Black Is Black In Zaire Kiss You All Over Mull Of Kintyre Laras Theme Rock Bottom I Love To Love Love Hurts Belfast Its A Heartache Substitute Dancing Queen Stayin Alive Let Me Be The One Cecilia Ive Gotta Get A Message To You Strangers In The Night Daddy Cool Summertime Jeans On All By Myself Youre The First My Last My Everything Knowing Me Knowing You Devil Woman Stuff Like That
£12.00 used
JAMES LAST Non Stop Dancing 68 (1968 UK 10-track stereo LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear & the vinyl shows few signs of play) Track Listing: 1. Judy In Disguise/Nobody But Me/Oh Baby Shake 2. Boogaloo Down Broadway/Bend Me Shape Me/A Banda 3. Massachusetts/Hello Goodbye 4
£14.00 used
JAMES LAST James Last A Go Go (1968 UK 10-track stereo LP including a great version of the Duke Ellington standard Caravan groovy pink & silver sleeve design. Both the sleeve and vinyl are excellent) Track Listing: 1. My Love 2. Mack The Knife 3. Little Brown Jug 4. Thats Life 5. Laras Theme 6. Fly Me To The Moon 7
£17.00 used
JAMES LAST Non Stop Dancing 18 (1976 UK 27-track vinyl LP of non-stop party hits of the era including Dancing Queen Dont Go Breaking My Heart & Play That Funky Music glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 01. Run Back To Mama 02
£14.00 used
JAMES LAST & HIS ORCHESTRA Beachparty (1970 UK 12-track stereo LP housed in a fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl appears barely played) Track Listing: Cecilia Once On A Sunday Morning Blowin In The Wind Kumbayah Everybody Get Together Brasilia El Condor Pasa Washington Square Proud Mary John Kanaka Mademoiselle Ninette Give Peace A Chance
£12.00 used