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Various Artists

America's Greatest Hits [ CD / Box Set ]

America's Greatest Hits

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  • Released Date: 06 May 2016

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, the year 1954, a time when rock and roll was just starting to make its mark on the music scene. Various Artists' "America's Greatest Hits 1954 Vol. 5" takes us back to a time of poodle skirts, jukeboxes, and sock hops. But does this compilation do justice to the musical gems of the era? Let's find out.

The album kicks off with the infectious energy of Bill Haley and His Comets' "Shake, Rattle and Roll", a rollicking tune that sets the tone for the rest of the record. From the smooth crooning of Frankie Laine on "That's My Desire" to the catchy melodies of The Chordettes' "Mr. Sandman", there's something for everyone on this eclectic mix.

But it's not all rock and roll on "America's Greatest Hits 1954 Vol. 5". The album also delves into the world of jazz with tracks like Dave Brubeck's "Jeepers Creepers" and Sarah Vaughan's "Make Yourself Comfortable". These songs showcase the diversity of the music scene in 1954 and add depth to the overall listening experience.

Overall, "America's Greatest Hits 1954 Vol. 5" is a charming trip down memory lane that will have you tapping your feet and humming along to the classic tunes of yesteryear. So grab your favourite retro outfit, dust off your record player, and prepare to be transported back to the golden age of music. This compilation is a must-have for any fan of 1950s nostalgia.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Oh My Papa
2. Rags to Riches
3. That's Amore
4. Ricochet
5. Changing Partners
6. Stranger in Paradise
7. Oh Mein Papa
8. Stranger in Paradise
9. Woman (Uh-huh)
10. Changing Partners
11. The Jones Boy
15. What It Was, Was Football (Parts I & II)
12. The Gang That Sang 'Heart of My Heart'
13. Stranger in Paradise
14. Secret Love
16. Granada
17. The Creep
18. The Strings of My Heart
19. Bell Bottom Blues
20. Till Then
21. Till We Two Are One
22. Make Love to Me!
23. I Get So Lonely (When I Dream About You)
24. From the Vine Came the Grape
25. Young-at-heart
26. Somebody Bad Stole De Wedding Bell


Disc: 2
1. Darktown Strutters' Ball
2. From the Vine Came the Grape
3. Time Will Tell
4. Cross Over the Bridge
5. Wanted
6. Answer Me, My Love
7. There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
8. Gee
9. Here
10. A Girl, a Girl (Zoom-ba Di Alli Nella)
11. The Man With the Banjo
12. Anema E Core (With All My Heart and Soul)
13. Cuddle Me
14. I Really Don't Want to Know
15. The Man Upstairs
16. Little Things Mean a Lot
17. Poor Butterfly
18. Jilted
19. If You Love Me (Really Love Me)
20. Happy Wanderer
21. Isle of Capri
22. Three Coins in the Fountain
23. Hernando's Hideaway
24. Green Years
25. I Understand (Just How You Feel)
26. Three Coins in the Fountain
27. I Understand (Just How You Feel)
28. Sugar Lump


Disc: 3
1. The Happy Wanderer (Val-de Ri, Val-de Ra)
2. Crazy 'Bout You Baby
3. Steam Heat
4. Thank You for Calling
5. My Friend
6. Point of Order
7. The Little Shoemaker
18. The High and the Mighty
9. Sh-boom
10. Sh-boom
11. Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight
12. In the Chapel in the Moonlight
13. Take Everything But You
14. Hey, There
15. The Little Shoemaker
16. I'm a Fool to Care
17. Joey
8. Some Day
19. Cinnamon Sinner
20. I Cried
21. The High and the Mighty
22. Dream
23. The High and the Mighty
24. What a Dream
25. This Ole House
26. Italian Huckle-buck
27. They Were Doin' the Mambo
28. Skokiaan (South African Song)


Disc: 4
1. Hey, There
2. Skokiaan
3. Smile
4. Sway (Quien Sera)
5. Shake, Rattle and Roll
16. Whither Thou Goest
7. I Need You Now
8. Smile
9. Hold My Hand
10. If I Give My Heart to You
11. If I Give My Heart to You
12. Oop Shoop
13. Cara Mia
14. Papa Loves Mambo
15. The Things I Didn't Do
6. If I Give My Heart to You
17. Teach Me Tonight
18. Mister Sandman
19. Hajji Baba (Persian Lament)
20. Muskrat Ramble
21. Mambo Italiano
22. The Mama Doll Song
23. Mister Sandman
24. It's a Woman's World
25. Count Your Blessings
26. I Need Your Lovin' (Bazoom)
27. Let Me Go, Lover
28. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays

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