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Linda Ronstadt & The Nelson Riddle Orchestra - What's New

beemer said:
I wonder if it is the same as the ancient VHS tape I have of this. Does it have the tune "Mr. Sandman", on it? If so did they march out some backup singing girls all in pastel dresses?......one guy backup singer too?

Best,

Paul :thmbsp:
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Sounds familiar- it's an import, so all the text on it is unreadable to me. They had the backup singers under some kind of gazebo or some kind of set off to the side or something.

je
 
Huh. I just ran across a 3 record boxed set of Linda R and Nelson Riddle Orch at a GS. But 1 of the 3 LPs was missing so I didn't buy it. Idiot. It wasn't "What's New" songs, either. Damn.
 
She took quite a bit of flack from fans and foe alike when these came out. I was one of the first people online to buy a copy at the local record store when it was released. I have always been a fan of her's and that style. With her voice it was a natural. Was also my very first CD ever (What's New)
 
Revival of old thread ...

I found a 3-LP box set of the Linda Ronstadt/Nelson Riddle Orch. albums at a thrift a couple of weeks ago - NM!

Playing them tonight (on the Maggie console) and enjoying it very much. What a voice and what an orchestra ... a good combination!
 
Fred Sanford said:
Sounds familiar- it's an import, so all the text on it is unreadable to me. They had the backup singers under some kind of gazebo or some kind of set off to the side or something.

je
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That was filmed at the Arlington theater in Santa Barbara, California. About half way through the show, a small stage was rolled out and Linda sang some vocal ensemble tunes with a group from Los Angeles called: Red and The Red Hots.
 
Celt said:
The 'Round Midnight set has all three LR/Nelson Riddle albums collected together. Downside is the original artwork is missing.
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I have that set...and it's one of my guilty pleasures. Just love the music and the vocal crescendo's on "What's New" will quickly tell you if your cartridge is aligned properly.
Hibuck....
 
I've had a disgustingly sappy crush on Linda since '68. The can't-fail combination of deep brown eyes & gorgeous brunette hair and a stellar voice is nearly fatal to me.:)

At one time I had 8-9 copies of "What's New"...must be something about that cover.....

And, as has been posted, "Hummin' To Myself" is a natural followup to her recordings w/Nelson Riddle. This time around...standards done in a small group context. Most excellent. A big part of the appeal of her work w/Riddle is the production...George Massenburg has a "way" with Linda's voice that can't be beat. His work on her non-standards releases is exemplary.
 
If you want to hear Nelson Riddle at his best, pick up Nat King Cole's immortal Mona Lisa. Then check out his work with Sinatra on In The Wee Small Hours, Songs For Swingin' Lovers, and several other of their Capitol collaborations. Some of the best Pop music ever recorded.

Linda consulted with Rosemary Clooney on this series of albums, for good reason. Rosie & Nelson, both married, were madly in love when they produced Love, and it shows.

As for Linda's work on these albums... I would have to say, "meh". Having a very good collection of the best of the '50s Jazz/Pop singers, these don't even come close to the top. I'll give her an "A" for effort, though.
 
Chicks,
I'm with you. I had these three ablums for years and used to enjoy them. That was until I latter found Ella Fitzgerald LPs working with Nelson Riddle. Nelson Riddle was a fantastic band leader and his work on the LR albums was very good. However after listening to Ella sing a lot of the same songs with Nelson Riddle, Linda Ronstadt now sounds like a good Karaoke version. I no longer have the Linda Ronstadt versions.

Just my opinion. If folks enjoy them that all that matters.

Steve
 
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