Cocktail Mix, Vol. 3: Swingin' Singles

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A look at the roster of cuts assembled for this 18-cut compilation may have you anticipating a staid set of pre-rock pop, with the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Mel Torme, Bobby Darin, and Peggy Lee. Actually, this is lounge music at its most hepped-up, even getting a bit raucous in spots, and often deploying Latin rhythms to raise the energy level. As for the Rat Packers and Vegas habitues, this is about as hard as they ever swang; from the other direction, we get some of the more dance-conscious sides from performers with higher critical credentials, like Della Reese, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Stan Kenton. Robert ...
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All Music Guide - Richie Unterberger
A look at the roster of cuts assembled for this 18-cut compilation may have you anticipating a staid set of pre-rock pop, with the likes of Rosemary Clooney, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Mel Torme, Bobby Darin, and Peggy Lee. Actually, this is lounge music at its most hepped-up, even getting a bit raucous in spots, and often deploying Latin rhythms to raise the energy level. As for the Rat Packers and Vegas habitues, this is about as hard as they ever swang; from the other direction, we get some of the more dance-conscious sides from performers with higher critical credentials, like Della Reese, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Stan Kenton. Robert Mitchum singing calypso, Henry Mancini with one of his best instrumentals, "Something for Cat", and Latin bandleader Xavier Cugat add variety and novelty to a set that may appeal even to those who disdain adult pop, lounge or otherwise.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 1/23/1996
  • Label: Rhino
  • UPC: 081227223922
  • Catalog Number: 72239

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 The Lady Is a Tramp (2:37)
  2. 2 Not Me (3:03)
  3. 3 Tequila - Stan Kenton & His Orchestra (2:24)
  4. 4 Heart (1:58)
  5. 5 One Mint Julep (2:45)
  6. 6 Be Bop the Beguine - Dave Cavanaugh (2:48)
  7. 7 Come on-A My House - Jimmy Crawford (1:59)
  8. 8 Come by Sunday - The Orchestra (2:24)
  9. 9 Something for Cat (3:11)
  10. 10 42nd Street (2:23)
  11. 11 A Fine Romance (3:53)
  12. 12 That Old Black Magic (2:57)
  13. 13 Fascinating Rhythm (2:47)
  14. 14 Ain't That a Kick in the Head - The Orchestra (2:25)
  15. 15 Guys and Dolls (2:12)
  16. 16 Are You Havin' Any Fun - Tony Bennett (2:47)
  17. 17 La Dolce Vita (2:41)
  18. 18 Mademoiselle Kitt (2:31)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Henry Mancini Track Performer
Rosemary Clooney Vocals, Track Performer
Eartha Kitt Vocals, Track Performer
Peggy Lee Vocals, Track Performer
Dean Martin Vocals, Track Performer
Louis Prima Track Performer
Bobby Darin Vocals, Track Performer
Count Basie Track Performer
Tony Bennett Vocals, Track Performer
Ella Fitzgerald Vocals, Track Performer
Stan Kenton Track Performer, Track Performer
Mundell Lowe Track Performer
Mel Tormé Piano, Drums, Vocals, Track Performer
Keely Smith Track Performer
Sam Butera Track Performer
Stan Freeman Track Performer
Della Reese Vocals, Track Performer
Diana Dors Vocals, Track Performer
Robert Mitchum Vocals, Track Performer
Louis Armstrong Trumpet, Vocals, Track Performer
Frank Carroll Track Performer
Jimmy Crawford Track Performer
Sammy Davis Jr. Vocals
Henri René Track Performer
Nelson Riddle Conductor
Sarah Vaughan Vocals, Track Performer
Quincy Jones & His Orchestra Track Performer
Sam Butera & the Witnesses Track Performer
Xavier Cugat & His Orchestra Track Performer
Wally Stott Conductor
Don Ralke & His Orchestra Track Performer
The Orchestra Track Performer
Technical Credits
Henry Mancini Arranger
Peggy Lee Composer
Louis Prima Contributor
Count Basie Contributor
Xavier Cugat Arranger, Contributor
Quincy Jones Arranger, Contributor
Stan Kenton Contributor
Mundell Lowe Contributor
Jimmy Rowles Arranger
Keely Smith Contributor
Stan Freeman Contributor
Jack Marshall Arranger, Contributor
Don Ralke Arranger, Contributor
Mitch Miller Producer
Hal Mooney Producer
Hugo & Luigi Producer
Norman Granz Producer
Frank Carroll Contributor
David Cavanaugh Contributor
Jimmy Crawford Contributor
Ahmet Ertegun Producer
Nesuhi Ertegun Producer
Sammy Fain Composer
Dennis Farnon Producer
Voyle Gilmore Producer
Marc Gordon Liner Notes
Dick Hazard Arranger
Henri René Producer, Contributor
Bill Inglot Remastering
David McLees Compilation Assistant
Nelson Riddle Arranger
Gary Peterson Discographical Annotation
Teddy Reig Producer
Richard Wess Arranger
Geoff Sykes Remastering
Jack Yellen Composer
Lee Gillette Producer
Dave Dexter Jr. Producer
Wally Stott Arranger, Director
Doug Erb Compilation Assistant
John Godin Compilation Assistant
Dave Cavanaugh Arranger, Producer
Daniel Pierce Producer
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