The Mills Brothers served as the inspiration for the doo wop acts of the 1950 with their classy blend of three-part harmonies. This collection offers many of their biggest hits, including You Always Hurt the One You Love and Paper Doll. Mills Brothers, vocals ; with various orchestras, mostly unidentified. Recorded 1941-1967. Selections originally released principally as Decca singles. Compact disc. Biographical notes by Joseph F. Laredo inserted in container.
Contents:
Cab driver Lazy river -- You always hurt the one you love -- Till then -- Across the alley from the Alamo -- I've got my love to keep me warm -- Someday (you'll want me to love you) -- Nevertheless (I'm in love with you) -- Be my life's companion (with Sy Oliver, arranger/conductor; recorded early 1967). The glow worm (with Hal McIntire & his orchestra) -- Standing on the corner (with Sonny Burke & his orchestra) -- Cab driver (with Sy Oliver, arranger/conductor; recorded early 1967).
Summary:
The Mills Brothers served as the inspiration for the doo wop acts of the 1950 with their classy blend of three-part harmonies. This collection offers many of their biggest hits, including You Always Hurt the One You Love and Paper Doll.
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