Sammy Davis Jr. – Forget-Me-Nots For First Nighters (Vinyl)

Description

Album first released in 1963. This stereo version appears to be from around 1967 judging by the adverts for other Decca recordings on the inner sleeve.

“This LP isn’t exactly a compilation album, as three recordings were being released for the first time. It is more accurate to describe it as a potpourri of lesser-known Davis recordings spanning 1954 to 1958, almost all emanating from Broadway scores – hence the collection’s title.
Two titles had appeared previously on LP: “Too Close For Comfort” on Mr. Wonderful, and “Night and Day” on All The Way … And Then Some!
Two recordings (“Luck Be A Lady” and “I’ll Know”) had appeared on the A side of an extended play 45 from 1955 titled Guys and Dolls. Recorded in order to capitalise on the launch of the motion picture in November 1955, this EP featured Sammy singing four numbers from the film, all arranged by Jack Pleis.
Three titles had never been previously released in any form: “Wait Till You See Her”, “Mountain Greenery” and “Fascinating Rhythm”.
The remaining five cuts had all been released as singles throughout Sammy’s tenure at Decca. “Something’s Gotta Give” was the second-most successful single of Sammy’s career, reaching #9 on the Billboard Top 100. “New York’s My Home” charted at #59, while “All Of You” charted at #37 on the CashBox charts in the US and hit #24 in the UK. “All Dressed Up And No Place To Go” and “Long Before I Knew You” were each released in 1957, but didn’t chart.”

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Description: LP, Album, RP

Country: US

Released: 0

Genre: Pop

Style: Vocal

Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)

Media Condition: Good Plus (G+)

Location: 68304 J

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