''70 Years of Hits'' is a
compilation album
A compilation album comprises Album#Tracks, tracks, which may be previously released or unreleased, usually from several separate recordings by either one or several Performing arts#Performers, performers. If by one artist, then generally the tr ...
by
Frankie Yankovic
Frank John Yankovic (July 28, 1915 – October 14, 1998) was an American accordion player and polka musician. Known as "America's Polka King", Yankovic was considered the premier artist to play in the Slovenian style during his long career. He ...
, released through Our Heritage Records in 1985. The title refers to Yankovic having turned 70 years old that year. In 1986, the album won Yankovic the
Grammy Award
The Grammy Awards (stylized as GRAMMY), or simply known as the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. They are regarded by many as the most pres ...
for
Best Polka Recording
The Grammy Award for Best Polka Album was an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards, to recording artists for quality polka albums. Honors in several categories are ...
.
Track listing
Personnel
* Michael Bishop – mastering
* Dorothy Hock – vocals
* William Lausche – composer
* Joey Miskulin – arranger, musician, producer, vocals
* Steve Popovich – executive producer
* Gary Rhamy – engineer
* Leo Robin – composer
* Bob Shelton – composer
* Joe Shelton – composer
* Larry Sintic – musician
* Ron Sluga – musician
* Dave Wolnick – musician
*
Frankie Yankovic
Frank John Yankovic (July 28, 1915 – October 14, 1998) was an American accordion player and polka musician. Known as "America's Polka King", Yankovic was considered the premier artist to play in the Slovenian style during his long career. He ...
– accordion, composer, musician, vocals
* Robert Yankovic – musician
See also
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Polka in the United States Polka is a music and dance style that originated in Europe in the 1830s and came to American society when people immigrated from Eastern Europe. A fast style in 2/4 time, and often associated with the pre–World War II era, polka remains a dynamic ...
References
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1985 compilation albums
Polka albums
Grammy Award for Best Polka Album