The Tender Touch cover

Released 70 years ago

The Tender Touch

Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra · 1956

11 tracks

A lush orchestral landscape envelops soft, romantic vocals in this quintessential mid-century pop album.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Letters — This track embodies the essence of romance with its sweeping strings and intimate vocal delivery, making it a standout classic of the genre.
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    Body And Soul — Riddle’s arrangement elevates this jazz standard into a rich tapestry of emotion, showcasing both the orchestra's depth and the vocalist's expressiveness.
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    The Touch Of Your Lips — The lush orchestration complements the tender lyrics beautifully, highlighting Riddle's ability to create a vivid atmosphere of longing and affection.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Love Letters
  • 2 As You Desire Me
  • 3 All Or Nothing At All
  • 4 I Was Lucky
  • 5 Body And Soul
  • 6 The Touch Of Your Lips
  • 7 Please Be Kind
  • 8 You're Mine You
  • 9 Heaven Can Wait
  • 10 Symphony
  • 11 The Tender Touch

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