''S Wonderful!'' is a 1956 album by
Ray Conniff, his orchestra and (wordless) chorus. It was his first album released under his name. The album was produced completely in Mono by
Mitch Miller
Mitchell William Miller (July 4, 1911 – July 31, 2010) was an American choral conductor, record producer, record-industry executive, and professional oboist. He was involved in almost all aspects of the industry, particularly as a conductor ...
at Columbia Records' 30th Street Studios in New York City.
Critical reception
The
Allmusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databa ...
review by William Ruhlmann gave the album 4.5 stars stating "Conniff updated the big band sound to the '50s, retaining its danceable tempos and building upon the unison section innovations of
Glenn Miller...Employing standards with familiar melodies, the imaginativeness of his work became all the more noticeable."
Track listing
Recording dates
Recording dates based on Ray Conniff's diaries:
* November 11, 1955: Stardust/Begin the Beguine (to be released as a single first)
* March 26, 1956: Dancing in the Dark/That Old Black Magic
* June 15, 1956: September Song/Speak Low/I Get a Kick Out of You/Sometimes I'm Happy
* June 18, 1956: 'S Wonderful/Wagon Wheels/I'm an Old Cowhand/Sentimental Journey
References
1956 albums
Columbia Records albums
Ray Conniff albums
Albums produced by Ray Conniff
Albums recorded at CBS 30th Street Studio
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