The Best Things in Life are Free / Cowboy's Lament

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Gordon MacRae's album "The Best Things in Life Are Free / Cowboy's Lament" is a delightful compilation that showcases the versatility and charm of this renowned artist. Released on January 20, 2011, under the Stage Door label, this album spans a genre that is often overlooked: musicals. With a duration of 1 hour and 12 minutes, it offers a rich tapestry of 24 tracks that blend classic tunes and heartfelt ballads.

The album begins with the upbeat and joyful "The Best Things in Life Are Free," a track that captures the essence of MacRae's ability to infuse warmth and charisma into his performances. The collection also includes beloved standards like "Button Up Your Overcoat," "Sonny Boy," and "Birth of The Blues," each rendered with MacRae's distinctive vocal style. Fans of country and western music will appreciate tracks like "San Antonio Rose," "Red River Valley," and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," which highlight MacRae's prowess in delivering classic cowboy ballads.

One of the standout tracks is "Cowboy's Lament," a poignant and reflective piece that showcases MacRae's ability to convey deep emotion through his music. The album also features duets and collaborations that add depth and variety to the listening experience. Whether you're a longtime fan of Gordon MacRae or a newcomer to his work, this album offers a comprehensive overview of his career, blending his contributions to musicals and his iconic cowboy songs. It's a timeless collection that celebrates the enduring appeal of classic American music.

20 januari 2011

Over Gordon MacRae

Gordon MacRae was een veelzijdig Amerikaans artiest, bekend om zijn talenten als acteur, zanger en presentator op radio en televisie. Hij verwierf internationale bekendheid met zijn rollen in de filmversies van de beroemde musicals van Rodgers en Hammerstein, zoals "Oklahoma!" (1955) en "Carousel" (1956). Daarnaast speelde hij de hoofdrol tegenover Doris Day in de films "On Moonlight Bay" (1951) en "By The Light of the Silvery Moon" (1953). Zijn stem was ook te horen in diverse radio- en televisieprogramma's, en hij bracht een aantal albums uit, waaronder "30 Hits of Gordon MacRae" en "Great Hits of Gordon MacRae", die zijn liefde voor de musicalgenres laten horen. Zijn muziek en optredens blijven geliefd bij fans van klassieke Hollywood-muziek en musicals.

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