15. "If I were a rich man / Fiddler on the roof (Medley)"
16. "Mammy blue"
17. "I feel the earth move"
18. "Peace train"
19. "The night they drove old dixie down"
20. "Zingaro (From sunset until dawn)"
21. "Yo-yo"
22. "Movin' on"
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.. Mammy Blue
Description:
Rocket Man & Mammy Blue is an album by Hugo Montenegro, released in 2017. The album is a jazz CD. - .. MAMMY BLUE
Contains the complete original stereo and quadraphonic mixes of the albums "Rocket Man'" APL1/APD1-1024 (1975) and "Mammy Blue" LSP-4631/PQ8-1861 (1971).
All Tracks Available In Stereo And Multichannel
Manufactured in Austria
This premium SACD+CD edition from Vocalion brings together two classic albums by arranger, composer and bandleader Hugo Montenegro: "Rocket Man" and "Mammy Blue". Presented in a high-resolution SACD stereo layer plus a standard CD layer, this release offers audiophile sound quality while remaining fully compatible with conventional CD players. The focus is on Montenegro's lush, imaginative orchestral and pop arrangements, which transform contemporary songs of the era into widescreen, cinematic listening experiences. Expect silky strings, punchy brass, and a rhythm section that blends easy listening, light funk and pop, creating a warm, spacious soundstage that particularly benefits from the SACD format. The track selection centers on melodic, song-driven material, with Montenegro's hallmark: turning familiar tunes into richly textured instrumental journeys that invite close listening as well as relaxed background enjoyment.
Hugo Montenegro was one of the most distinctive orchestral pop and soundtrack arrangers of the 1960s and 1970s. He first came to international fame with his hit versions of film themes, most notably his recording of Ennio Morricone's "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly", which became a chart success and an easy listening staple. Montenegro worked across film, television and record projects, creating colorful, innovative arrangements that bridged the gap between soundtrack music, lounge, pop and early electronic textures. His ability to reinterpret popular melodies with inventive orchestration and rhythmic drive made him a key figure in the golden age of instrumental pop.
The producer of this reissue, Vocalion, is widely respected among collectors for its high-quality archival releases, especially in the fields of easy listening, jazz, light orchestral music and classic pop. The label is known for carefully curated reissues, often pairing two original albums on one hybrid SACD, and for its focus on faithful mastering from the best available sources. With detailed attention to sound and presentation, Vocalion has built a reputation as a specialist imprint for discerning listeners who value both musical heritage and audiophile production standards. This "Rocket Man & Mammy Blue" SACD+CD edition is conceived as both a collector's item and an ideal way to rediscover Hugo Montenegro's distinctive sound in superior fidelity.
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