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AUDIOPHILE Reference RR 30 EILEEN FARRELL SINGS HAROLD Arlen VG++ TO NM

GATEFOLD COVER IS VG++-W/ SOME EDGEWEAR-PRESSED IN JAPAN

RECORD IS AS FOLLOWS -STEREO 1989 33 1/3 RPM

SIDE 1 IS NM

SIDE 2 IS VG++ TO NM W/ A FEW VERY LIGHT PAPER SCUFFS

A Professor Keith Johnson Pure Analog Recording

Description : A Beautiful Album Of Lovely Music From EILEEN FARRELL . A Prize Of Great Music And Great Sound, Audiophile "Juice" In The Listening . An Absolute “Must Have” For Any Voice Aficionado,  Without A Doubt . Here Pure Analog Recording, Specially Plated And Pressed On High Definition Super Virgin Vinyl .

EILEEN FARRELL

TITLE    : Harold Arlen

?        Loonis McGlohon Piano

?        Joe Wilder Trumper, Fluegelhorn

?        Bill Stowe Drums

?        Terry Peoples Bass

?        Greg Hyslop Guitar

?        Jim Brock Percussion

?        Doug Henry Flute, Saxophone

?       Jim Stack Vibraphone

Side One :

1. Let’s Fall In Love (2:30)

2. Out Of This World (3:20)

3. I Wonder What Became Of Me (3:45)

4. I’ve Got The World On A String (2:35)

5. Like A Straw In The Wind (3:25)

6. Down With Love (2:20)

7. Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe (4:30)

 Side Two :

1. A Woman’s Prerogative (3:45)

2. Come Rain Or Come Shine (3:00)

3. Little Drops Of Rain -- Over The Rainbow (4:12)

4. When The Sun Comes Out (4:45)

5. As Long As I Live (2:03)

6. My Shining Hour (3:50)

7. Last Night When We Were Young (2:45)

EILEEN FARRELL needs no introduction to anyone who loves great singing. There are, however, a few facts about this Connecticut-born artist of Irish extraction that throw light on her continued magnificent contributions to our musical pleasure. Eileen’s first teacher was her mother, and the parents traveled the vaudeville circuit as performers. When it became clear that the young girl had a voice of major potential, she studied with Merle Alcock, a favorite comprimaria mezzo at the Met, and later, with her principal teacher, Eleanor Mclellan. Radio provided the first major opportunity, and the soprano was heard on CBS in the chorus, later as featured singer on “Song Of The Centuries.” She sang everything from Bach to Gershwin for seven years on her own CBS radio show, “Eileen Farrell Presents.”

I remember first being stunned by the awesome power and beauty of the Farrell voice when she sang Wagner during a CBS Symphony concert under Bernard Herrmann. “Serious” critics first discovered her as an incomparable Marie in Alban Berg’s Wozzeck in 1950 with the New York Philharmonic under Dimitri Mitropoulos. Happily, that performance was recorded, as were highlights from a wildly acclaimed 1955 Medea by Cherubini. Farrell and the Philharmonic also joined forces to become the first classical artists to conquer Broadway in an historic engagement at the Roxy Theater.

Staged opera claimed an important part of Farrell’s career beginning with a 1956 San Francisco Opera debut as Leonora in Verdi’s Il Trovatore, and the title role in La Gioconda by Ponchielli with Chicago Lyric Opera the next season. The Metropolitan Opera finally claimed Farrell for some 44 performances at home and on the road starting in 1960. I was one of the most fanatic screamers at her sudden “farewell” performance in Giordano’s Andrea Chenier.

Farrell also toured with the Bach Aria Group, and recorded the Soundtrack for “Interrupted Melody,” Hollywood’s heroic story of soprano Marjorie Lawrence. Opera concerts with Leonard Bernstein and many other major maestri brightened the Farrell career   , but she never lost her early enthusiasm for the singular American art form--the classic songs of our own popular music. Following the release of “Eileen Farrell Sings Harold Arlen,” we renewed an acquaintance of many years. She seems freer and happier than I have ever known her, and the voice is as gorgeous as ever, “singing what I damned well please!” Happily for us, that includes this newest collection of the art of Eileen Farrell, who remains in person as comfortable as an old shoe (or the bunny slippers she wore when I last saw her), but who, in performance, dazzles like the most brilliant diamond. Her art is as multi-faceted as the finest jewel, and she remains an authentic American treasure.

ALL DOMESTIC PACKAGES WILL NOW REQUIRE USPS TRACKING THIS IS AN EXTRA 1.05.

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If the LP has been played a couple of times, it can never be perfect. This is especially noticeable in classical records, which have quiet passages.

I know there is software that you can use to clean up your records to record on CDs, if you so choose. 

You are buying vinyl LPs because they sound better than CDs, however the pops and crackling come with an LP.

Ratings and Definitions of LP Conditions in order to avoid confusion:

ALL TAS RECORDS ARE LISTENED TO ON MY EQUIPMENT WHICH IS A HIGH END TECHNICS TURNTABLE & CARTRIDGE WITH A SANSUI  AMP. I DO TRY TO LISTEN TO SECTIONS OF ALL RECORDS, BUT SOMETIMES THEY ARE VISUALLY GRADED IF THEY LOOK REALLY CLEAN.

Mint (M). Absolutely perfect in every way. Never been played or still sealed. I use this rating very sparingly – Cover must be in the shrink wrap for this grade. Some promo copies can get this grade since they originally were never in shrink wrap.

Near Mint (NM). LP cover, inserts, e.g., lyrics sleeves, posters, promo cards, have no creases, folds, seam splits or other noticeable flaws. LP shows hardly any signs that it ever has been played or it has been treated with great respect, cover can be in shrink wrap unless it is a promo copy.

Very Good Plus Plus (VG++). This LP may show some signs that it was played a few times or many times but the LP was treated with respect. LP surface may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches/hairlines that do not affect the overall listening experience. The cover may have some ring/spine wear and discoloration. Inner sleeves/booklets may have some slight wear. The LP cover may have also a cut-out hole, corner indentation not disturbing the overall condition of the LP itself. Can have a sticker or label attached if it is a promo copy. There will be pops and crackling in the quiet sections.

Very Good Plus(VG+). Conditions as described in VG++ may be found in a more pronounced way on LP for this rating. Surface noise may be evident upon playing, especially in soft and other passages,  but not overpowering the music. Wear may be noticeable. Scratches may affect the sound in places. The cover and the labels may show some writing, or have stickers or residue attached.

Very Good (VG). LP in Very Good condition will have surface noise and scratches and it might have one skip, which will be noted in the description. The cover or sleeve may have seam splits, (however archival transparent tape will be used to fix the seam).

Good (G). I WILL NOT SELL A RECORD IN THIS CONDITION.

Also, there will be grading which is in between like VG to VG+ as cover might be one grade and record another.

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FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Any item returned for refund must be in the same condition it was shipped in and clearly marked on the customs form "RETURN FOR REFUND" otherwise a customs fee will be charged to me and WILL BE DEDUCTED from the refund amount.