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Lawrence Welk (1903–1992) was an American accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted The Lawrence Welk Show from 1951 to 1982. The program was known for its light and family-friendly style, and the easy listening music featured became known as "champagne music" to his radio, television, and live-performance audiences.
Welk, a native of North Dakota who was born to German immigrants from Russia, began his career as a bandleader in the 1920s in the Great Plains. He gradually became more known throughout the country due to recordings and radio performances, and he and his orchestra were based in Chicago in the 1940s, where they had a standing residency at the Trianon Ballroom. By the start of the next decade, Welk relocated to Los Angeles and began hosting his eponymous television show, first on local television, before going national when the show was picked up by ABC in 1955. The show's popularity held through the following years, and with its focus on inoffensive entertainment, it was embraced by conservative audiences as an antidote to the counterculture of the 1960s.
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Lawrence Welk ) Young At Heart ) date is unknown (MCA Living Sound US)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Young At Heart is a compilation album by Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra. It was released on MCA Living Sound label. The full title is Lawrence Welk In a Pageant of Musical Memories for Those Who Are Young At Heart. It was "Electronically Rechanneled to Simulate Stereo". The songs order on the cover is completely messed up. 🔘 Side 1: The Poor People Of Paris The Glow Worm Till The End Of Time Stompin' At The Savoy McNamara's Band 🔘 Side 2: South Rampart Street Parade Young At Heart I Wanna Say Hello Clair De Lune I Could Have Danced All Night115 views 1 comment -
Lawrence Welk ) Winchester Cathedral ) 1966 (Dot Records US)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Winchester Cathedral is an album by Lawrence Welk and His Orchestra. It was released in 1966 on the Dot label (catalog no. DLP-25774). The album debuted on Billboard magazine's popular albums chart on December 31, 1966, reached the No. 12 spot, and remained on that chart for 18 weeks. It was certified as a gold record by the RIAA. 🔘 Side 1: Winchester Cathedral Born Free Summer Wind Family Affair (Theme From Family Affair) Mas Que Nada (Pow-Pow-Pow) 🔘 Side 2: Summer Samba Tijuana Cuando Copy Cat Walking On New Grass205 views 1 comment -
Lawrence Welk ) Lawrence Welk's Hits Of Our Time ) 1967 (Dot Records US)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. "Lawrence Welk's Hits Of Our Time" is the title of a vinyl record album released by Lawrence Welk, featuring a collection of popular songs from the era. The album, sometimes stylized as "Hits Of Our Time", was released by Dot Records in 1967. 🔘 Side 1: In The Arms Of Love Somewhere My Love Wish Me A Rainbow I Will Wait For You And We Were Lovers 🔘 Side 2: Georgy Girl Music To Watch Girls By Strangers In The Night Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye The Beat Goes On95 views 1 comment -
Lawrence Welk ) 200 Years of American Music ) 1975 (2LP Ranwood US)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. In 1975, Lawrence Welk released a double album titled "200 Years of American Music" (The full title is LAWRENCE WELK and his Musical Family performs 200 YEARS OF AMERICAN MUSIC Featuring the Lawrence Welk Orchestra & Singers). The album, released on Ranwood Records, featured a collection of American music spanning two centuries, from the 1770s to the 1970s. It was available as a double LP (vinyl record) and also as an 8-track tape. The album showcases various genres, including pop, easy listening, jazz, and oldies. The album's content includes patriotic songs like "Dixie," "You're A Grand Old Flag," "Yankee Doodle Dandy," and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic". There are also medleys featuring music by Stephen Foster and George M. Cohan. The album is a celebration of American musical history, reflecting the styles and sounds of different eras. The release was well-received, with many considering it a valuable addition to their vinyl record collections. The album was available in a gatefold cover and in both stereo and mono formats. 🔘 Side 1: Medley Yankee Doodle Hail Columbia Home Sweet Home Stephen Foster Medley O Susanna Old Folks At Home (Swanee River) Beautiful Dreamer Camptown Races Shenendoah Dixie Battle Hymn Of The Republic 🔘 Side 2: Overture From Showboat Why Do I Love You Bill Make Believe Ol' Man River Medley Little Brown Jug Skip To My Lou Polly Wolly Doodle Will You Remember St. Louis Blues There's A Long Long Trail Stars And Stripes Forever 🔘 Side 3: Charleston The Love Nest George M. Cohan Medley You're A Grand Old Flag Mary's A Grand Old Name Yankee Doodle Dandy Give My Regards To Broadway Sophisticated Lady Goodnight Sweetheart Rhapsody In Blue 🔘 Side 4: Stardust Release Me Big Band Themes Moonlight Serenade I'm Getting Sentimental Over You Let's Dance Hawaiian Medley Song Of The Islands Aloha Oe What The World Needs Now Is Love America The Beautiful100 views 1 comment -
Lawrence Welk ) Live At Lake Tahoe ) 1979 (2LP Ranwood US)
THE FABULOUS VINYL LIFEYou are listening to the genuine Hi-Fi stereo sound transferred from the actual vinyl record in the best possible quality. Live At Lake Tahoe is a live album by Lawrence Welk and his Orchestra, released in 1979. This album captures a live performance during the later years of Welk's career, after The Lawrence Welk Show had been canceled by ABC and was airing in syndication. It offers insight into the performances given during that time. It also demonstrates the variety of musical selections included in his shows and performances. 🔘 Side 1: Fanfares And Opening Announcements I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles When Day Is Done Granada Who Can I Turn To Deep River 🔘 Side 2: You Light Up My Life I Won't Last A Day Without You Chattanooga Choo Choo The Way We Were Wait 'Til The Sun Shines, Nellie 🔘 Side 3: The Hawaiian Wedding Song Dance Of The Comedians Beer Barrel Polka You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me You Made Me Love You Mississippi Mud Catch A Falling Star 🔘 Side 4: Star Wars Cottonfields La Vie En Rose Bucket To The South Panama Panama Reprise Adios, Au Revoir, Auf Wiedersehn113 views 1 comment