Artist: Les Brown
Genre: Big Band/Swing
Les Brown was an American big band leader whose orchestra, the 'Band of Renown,' became one of the most popular and longest-running in American music history. His recording of 'Sentimental Journey' with vocalist Doris Day became one of the most beloved songs of the World War II era. Brown's band was known for its precision, versatility, and ability to adapt to changing musical fashions while maintaining quality. His long association with Bob Hope's radio and television programs brought his music to millions. Brown continued leading his orchestra until shortly before his death in 2001. His contribution to American big band music demonstrated how traditional forms could maintain relevance across decades.
Les Brown vinyl records (15)
LES BROWN Les Brown & His Orchestra 1949 Volume Two (1978 UK 16-track compilation LP featuring a selection of tracks recorded for radio broadcast in 1949 issued as Volume 29 in the Radio Years series front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeveshows just some light shelfwear & the vinyl is near as new HM-A5059) Track Listing: Squawkin Bout My Walkin All The Things You Are Thank You Count September Song Baby I Need You Tenderly Dont Do Something To Someone Else Moten Stomp Teasey Joe Shadow Time Ah-Boo Ah-Boo Pretty Baby Boptized Dreamers Holiday Just a Gigolo Leap Frog
£9.00 used
LES BROWN & HIS BAND OF RENOWN Boola (1958 UK 7 vinyl single with intact original triangular centre also including Say It With Music plain company die cut paper sleeve 45-Q.72367)
£9.75 used
LES BROWN Les Brown & His Orchestra 1949 (1979 UK 16-track compilation LP featuring a selection of tracks recorded for radio broadcast in 1949 including six with Lucy Ann Polk on Vocals issued as Volume 24 in the Radio Years series frontlaminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a bit of light foxing on the rear & the vinyl is near as new HM-A5054) Track Listing: Sometimes Im Happy Three Little Words On The Alamo Something Cool Honeysuckle Rose Negra Consentida Where Are You
£9.00 used
CHARLES BROWN with HJÄRTSLAG Im Gonna Push On (1980 Swedish only 9-track LP recorded live at Mosebacke Etablissement in Stockholm in April 1979 picture sleeve with extensive English sleeve notes. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl remains near as new & shows few signs of play RJ-200) Track Listing: Teardrops From My Eyes Black Night / Please Dont Drive Me Away Trouble Blues Please Come Home For Christmas (I Love You) Just The Way You Are Bad Bad Whiskey Im Gonna Push On I Wanna Go Back Home To Gotherburg Ill Do My Best
£23.00 used
LES BROWN & HIS BAND OF RENOWN Composers Holiday (1978 Dutch issue of the 1958 10-track mono LP picture sleeve with company series inner. The sleeve is still in its original open shrink & the vinyl is near as new 5C038-85358) Track Listing: A1 Night Blooming Jazz Man A2 Tropics At Five A3 Bone Voyage A4 Lament For A Key A5 Especially For Two B1 Apple Valley B2 Aurora B3 Brown In Fourths B4 Park Avenue Escapade B5 How Now Brown Cow
£12.00 used
LES BROWN Concert At The Palladium Vol. 1 (80s UK issue of the 1955 13-track mono LP recorded at the Hollywood Palladium in Septenber 1953 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little of its age & the vinyl appears near mint JASM1001) Track Listing: A1 Opening Announcement (Leap Frog) A2 Montoona Clipper A3 Caravan A4 Strange A5 Baby A6 Speak Low (When You Speak Love) B1 Rain B2 Street Of Dreams B3 Browns Little Jug B4 I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart B5 Back In Your Own Back Yard B6 Invitation B7 Youre The Cream In My Coffee
£12.00 used
LES BROWN The Uncollected Les Brown And His Orchestra 1949 Vol.3 (1978 US 16-track vinyl LP the latter end of the swing band era sees bop influences filter through giving these selections a more modern sound picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very light edgewear and the vinyl is Excellent with little sign of play HRS-132) Track Listing: Squawkin Bout My Walkin All The Things You Are Thank You Count September Song Baby I Need You Tenderly Dont Do Something To Someone Else Moten Stomp Teasey Toe Shadow Time Ah-Boo Ah-Boo Pretty Baby Boptized Dreamers Holiday Just A Gigolo Leap Frog
£12.00 used
LES BROWN & HIS BAND OF RENOWN All Weather Music (1982 UK issue of the 1956 12-track mono LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played JASM1019) Track Listing: Clouds Ill Wind Rain Lost In A Fog Let It Snow. Let It Snow. Let It Snow. Stormy Weather Over The Rainbow Blue Skies Azure Heat Wave The Moon Was Yellow You Are My Sunshine
£9.00 used
LES BROWN Concert At The Palladium Vol 2 (1980s UK issue of the 1953 Mono 13-track vinyl LP recorded at the Hollywood Paladium September 1953 glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear whilst the vinyl appears barely played JASM1002) Track Listing: Midnight Sun Begin The Beguine Happy Hooligan I Would Do Anything For You Laura Jersey Bounce From This Moment On Crazy Legs Flying Home One OClock Jump Cherokee Sentimental Journey Closing Announcement By Les Brown (Sentimental Journey)
£12.00 used
LES BROWN (COUNTRY) The Song Is Freedom (1978 Austrian 12-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small sticker mark and the vinyl shows minimal sign of play SL-521) Track Listing: 900 Miles The Song Is Freedom I Hope Youre Fine Morning Star The Storyteller If You Leave Me Sporting Life Blues Its Good To See You Summertime I Know My Love Dankeschön Bitteschön Wiedersehen Mozart Song
£12.00 used