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Good Introduction

Demeanor | Cal, USA | 02/15/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"As might be expected with a compilation, this is a little inconsistent. It also lacks the more swinging tracks they recorded with a jazz rhythym section, but it's still a great and very inexpensive introduction to this great a cappella group, who were a staple of movie soundtracks in the 60's."

Cheap price gets an extra star on this one...

William E. Adams | Midland, Texas USA | 05/30/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is kind of a sampler for the famous a cappella singers, so it has a little jazz, gospel, folk and Christmas mixed in with the classical tracks. On some they sing the words, although the group became famous more than 40 years ago for singing only the notes. Either way, there is a lot of talent displayed. I was a fan early on, buying several of their Phillips LP's, but my favorite was always their Christmas record. For unknown reasons, that one, singing the notes to a couple of dozen carols in medleys, has never been fully and faithfully transferred to compact disc. Some of my friends find the Swingles style irritating, but I think more of their selections are just full-out lovely. Buy this as an introduction, because their work on CD usually is a bit pricey."

I remember the Swingles

Mr. Liam G. Brazil | Navan Ireland | 07/24/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I remember this music when I was growing up,it was great to get the chance to hear it all again. It is good to play it in the car when driving on a long journey"