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Various Artists

1962 Embassy British Hit Parade [ CD / Album ]

1962 Embassy British Hit Parade

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  • Released Date: 11 Mar 2013

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, the sweet sound of the '60s, where hair was big, ties were skinny, and music was king. And what better way to travel back in time than with the compilation album "The 1962 Embassy British Hit Parade" featuring Various Artists? This album is like a time machine that transports you to a world where rock and roll reigned supreme and bubblegum pop was the order of the day.

The album kicks off with the infectious "Come Outside" by Mike Sarne featuring Wendy Richard, a catchy tune that is sure to get your toes tapping. From there, we are treated to a smorgasbord of hits, from The Shadows' instrumental classic "Kon-Tiki" to Helen Shapiro's soulful rendition of "Tell Me What He Said."

But it's not just the big names that shine on this album. The lesser-known artists also get their moment in the spotlight, with gems like John Leyton's haunting ballad "Lone Rider" and Shirley Bassey's powerful rendition of "Tonight" from West Side Story.

Overall, "The 1962 Embassy British Hit Parade" is a delightful trip down memory lane, filled with toe-tapping tunes and nostalgic vibes. So put on your dancing shoes, turn up the volume, and let the music of the '60s wash over you like a warm, comforting wave of nostalgia. Trust us, you won't regret it.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Run to Him
2. I'd Never Find Another You
3. The Young Ones
4. Multiplication
5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight
6. The Language of Love
7. Let's Twist Again
8. Son, This Is She
9. Forget-me-not
10. Lonesome
11. Rock-a-hula Baby
12. Walk On By
13. Peppermint Twist
14. Crying in the Rain
15. A Little Bitty Tear
16. Tell Me What He Said
17. Wimoweh
18. Can't Help Falling in Love
19. March of the Siamese Children
20. Wonderful Land
21. The Hole in the Ground
22. Twistin' the Night Away
23. Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)
24. Hey! Baby
25. Never Goodbye
26. Speak to Me Pretty
27. Hey! Little Girl
28. When My Little Girl Is Smiling
29. Theme from Z Cars
30. Theme from Dr. Kildare


Disc: 2
1. The Maigret Theme
2. Coronation Street
3. Good Luck Charm
4. I'm Looking Out the Window
5. Nut Rocker
6. Let's Talk About Love
7. Down the Lane
8. Opposites
9. Far Away
10. The Day After Tomorrow
11. As You Like It
12. Last Night Was Made for Love
13. Come Outside
14. Ginny Come Lately
15. A Picture of You
16. The Green Leaves of Summer
17. I Can't Stop Loving You
18. A Little Love, a Little Kiss
19. Here Comes That Feeling
20. Don't Ever Change
21. I Remember You
22. Follow That Dream
23. Speedy Gonzales
24. English Country Garden
25. Right, Said Fred
26. Our Favourite Melodies
27. Little Miss Lonely
28. V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N
29. Guitar Tango
30. Roses Are Red


Disc: 3
1. Things
2. Once Upon a Dream
3. Dancin' Party
4. Gotta See Baby Tonight
5. Pick a Bale O' Cotton
6. So Do I
7. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
8. Sealed With a Kiss
9. You Don't Know Me
10. The Loco-motion
11. She's Not You
12. It'll Be Me
13. Telstar
14. Don't That Beat All
15. Sheila
16. Reminiscing
17. Ramblin' Rose
18. Lonely
19. It Started All Over Again
20. It Might As Well Rain Until September
21. Lovesick Blues
22. Let's Dance
23. Oh, Lonesome Me
24. Venus in Blue Jeans
25. Devil Woman
26. The Swiss Maid
27. Sherry
28. No One Can Make My Sunshine Smile
29. King of the Whole Wide World
30. Home Is Where the Heart Is


Disc: 4
1. A Whistling Tune
2. Ridin' the Rainbow
3. Bobby's Girl
4. James (Hold the Ladder Steady)
5. Sun Arise
6. If Only Tomorrow (Could Be Like Today)
7. Return to Sender
8. It Only Took a Minute
9. (Dance With) the Guitar Man
10. Gossip Calypso
11. Desafinado (The Bossa Nova)
12. Must Be Madison
13. Love Me Tender
14. The Main Attraction
15. Keep Your Hands Off My Baby
16. Up On the Roof
17. A Forever Kind of Love
18. The Next Time
19. Baby Take a Bow
20. Bachelor Boy
21. Dance On!
22. Like I Do
23. Your Cheatin' Heart
24. Globetrotter
25. Crazy Words, Crazy Tune
26. Do Do Do
27. Let's Twist Again (Edited Version)
28. Come Outside (Edited Version)

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