"Background Music" Series

You'll have to read for yourself the liner notes for these two albums, Background Music: Light and Lively, and Background Music: Songs for Harmonizing.  They are all enclosed in the file you're going to download.

Suffice it to say that these albums were presented for a specific demographic, the Anxious Party Host.  They're basically compilation albums of tracks by Capitol artists, assembled to enhance social interaction.

The CD cover art shown above is a reconstruction of mine for a possible album in the series that would contain both of the LPs.  Original album art is of course also included.

Click alert!  There are a few ticks in a couple of tracks.  Remember, these are ACTUAL RECORDS with sound waves pressed into plastic and relayed by a needle ... So please be gracious with any intrusions.

01. Margie - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:51)

02. That Old Black Magic - Jack Stern and His Orchestra (2:17)

03. You’re the Cream in My Coffee - Gardiner Gibbs and His Orchestra (2:32)

04. Blue Skies - Charles Romo and His Orchestra (2:12)

05. Beer Barrel Polka - Jack Stern and His Orchestra (2:52)

06. Do You Ever Think of Me - Charles Romo and His Orchestra (2:40)

07. My Gal Sal - Jack Stern and His Orchestra (2:46)

08. Who - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:33)

09. Sweet Sue Just You - Charles Romo and His Orchestra (2:18)

10. Louise - Gardiner Gibbs and His Orchestra (2:35)

11. Dinah - Charles Romo and His Orchestra (2:53)

12. Avalon - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:56)

13. By the Light of the Silvery Moon - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:46)

14. Down by the Old Mill Stream - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:43)

15. I've Been Working on the Railroad - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:20)

16. I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:51)

17. Smiles - Charles Romo and His Orchestra (2:30)

18. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling - Jack Stern and His Orchestra (3:11)

19. Shine On Harvest Moon - Charles Romo and His Orchestra (2:23)

20. Sweetheart of Sigma Chi - Jack Stern and His Orchestra (3:16)

21. There’s a Long Long Trail - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:16)

22. I Love You Truly - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (3:17)

23. Home on the Range - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (2:39)

24. Good Night Medley: Good Night Sweetheart-Goodnight Ladies - Bill Loose and His Orchestra (3:36)

 So, relax, Anxious Party Hosts!

And please tell me what you think!