'S Awful Nice
Ray Conniff & His Orchestra · 1958
29 min · 12 tracks
A lush orchestral blend of romantic ballads infused with smooth, easy-listening charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Smoke Gets in Your Eyes — This classic song highlights Conniff's ability to blend emotive vocals with rich orchestration, capturing the essence of longing and nostalgia.
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Lullaby of Birdland — The arrangement transforms this jazz standard into a captivating orchestral piece that showcases Conniff's innovative approach to familiar melodies.
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It Had to Be You — This track exemplifies Conniff's knack for romantic ballads, featuring sweeping strings that enhance the song's sentimental themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic flow throughout
- nostalgic romantic moments captured
- short tracks for easy enjoyment
- for cozy gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer longer, expansive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1958, 'S Awful Nice' marked Ray Conniff's transition from commercial jingles to a successful recording career, following his breakthrough with the Conniff Singers. This album further solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the orchestral pop genre, showcasing his unique arrangements and vocal harmonies.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 2:37
- 2 Lullaby of Birdland 2:11
- 3 June in January 2:38
- 4 I Cover the Waterfront 2:41
- 5 The Every Thought of You 2:11
- 6 It Had to Be You 2:50
- 7 Paradise 2:34
- 8 April in Paris 1:59
- 9 That Old Feeling 2:50
- 10 Say It Isn't So 2:12
- 11 All the Things You Are 2:27
- 12 Lovely to Look At 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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