07. Richard, Cliff / Shadows, The "The young ones"
08. Elvis & The Jordanaires "Can't help falling in love"
09. Boone, Pat "Speedy Gonzales"
10. Hyland, Brian "Ginny come lately"
11. Maughan, Susan "Bobby's girl"
12. Montez, Chris "Let's dance"
13. Elvis & The Jordanaires "Good luck charm"
14. Shadows, The "Wonderful land"
15. Carroll, Ronnie "Roses are red (My love)"
16. Darin, Bobby "Things"
17. Thompson, Sue "Norman"
18. Everly Brothers, The "Crying in the rain"
19. Elvis & The Jordanaires "She's not you"
20. Channel, Bruce "Hey! Baby"
21. Vee, Bobby "Run to him"
22. Buck, John & His Blazers "Last dance"
23. Checker, Chubby "Let's twist again"
24. Ifield, Frank "I remember you"
25. Bilk, Mr. Acker "Stranger on the shore"
Disc 02
01. Ifield, Frank "Lovesick blues"
02. Orbison, Roy "Dream baby"
03. Francis, Connie "Vacation"
04. Blanco, Hugo "Moliendo caf?"
05. Eddy, Duane "(Dance with the) Guitar man"
06. Anka, Paul "Eso Beso (That kiss!)"
07. Dion "The wanderer"
08. Cooke, Sam "Twistin' the night away"
09. Kaempfert, Bert & Orchestra "Afrikaan beat"
10. B. Bumble & The Stingers "Nut rocker"
11. Ross, Jack "Happy Jose (Ching-Ching)"
12. Oberst Nicholson's Band "Lost patrol"
13. Roe, Tommy "Sheila"
14. Elvis & The Jordanaires "No more"
15. Four Seasons, The "Sherry"
16. Cole, Nat King "Ramblin' rose"
17. Hyland, Brian "Sealed with a kiss"
18. Hammer, Jack "Kissin' twist"
19. Sedaka, Neil "Breaking up is hard to do"
20. Lester, Ketty "Love letters"
21. Elvis & The Jordanaires "Return to sender"
22. Dee, Joey & The Starliters "Ya ya"
23. Contours, The "Do you love me"
24. Vaughn, Billy "A swingin' safari"
25. Shapiro, Helen "Tell me what he said"
Description:
Labelcode 70276035
"The Hits Of The Year 1962" on CD from MusicTales is a richly assembled compilation that recreates the soundscape of a pivotal year in popular music. The selection brings together emblematic hits and enduring favorites from 1962, illustrating how early rock 'n' roll, crooner ballads, teen pop, instrumental themes and rhythm & blues cohabited on the charts. Rather than spotlighting individual performers, this mixed-artist collection emphasizes stylistic diversity and listening flow: romantic slow songs next to upbeat dance tracks, catchy melodies alongside atmospheric instrumentals. The result is a coherent sonic journey through different moods and tempos that effectively evokes the atmosphere of early-1960s radio and jukebox culture. Offered on CD, the album provides reliable sound quality and a convenient way to enjoy these historically important singles as a unified, self-contained program.
MusicTales, the producer of this title, specializes in concept-driven compilations that make specific musical eras or themes accessible in a compact form. Their releases typically focus on clear editorial lines, carefully chosen track lists and practical, straightforward packaging aimed at both collectors and casual listeners. With series dedicated to particular years, styles or topics, MusicTales aims to offer an easy entry point into catalog music without overwhelming the listener. "The Hits Of The Year 1962" is very much in line with this philosophy: a focused year-based overview that serves equally as an introduction for newcomers to the sounds of 1962 and as a pleasant, nostalgia-tinged listening experience for those who already cherish this period.
Pop International
353.541
- Années 60 312- Asia Pop 9.593- Austro Pop 227- Brit Pop 280- Dutch Pop 9- Euro Pop 50- Indie Pop/Lo Fi 23- Latin Pop 7.125- MiddleoftheRoad 3.074- Party 44- Pop divers 331.437- Pop français 681- Pop italien 334- Synthi Pop 292- Vieux succès 60
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