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Ten "Plain Vanilla" Hits from The Great One

Penumbra | Atlanta, GA USA | 02/04/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jackie Gleason called what he did "plain vanilla" music. Vanilla is deceptive. You think it's simple, but there are over 250 compounds at work to create a flavor we just can't resist.



Gleason wasn't really a musician; he neither read or wrote music. He would "imagine" the music and then describe it to an assistant who would transcribe it. No matter if Jackie didn't have the technical chops to play the instruments or write the notes, under his supervision some really beautiful "mood music" was created in the 50's and 60's.



This collection contains ten beautiful remastered songs. There is another The Best of Jackie Gleason collection on Amazon with ten different songs. Hard to say which are the hands down best - they are all beautiful!



Recommended! However, if you like Gleason's music, go ahead and splurge on The Romantic Moods Of Jackie Gleason, a two CD set of 40 gorgeous songs completely remastered.



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Value Jackie $$$

G. Thorson | Maryland United States | 01/20/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"LUSH, like most of Jackie's 50'-60's instrumental work. Good value $$$ for the 10 cuts on this CD. Sit back pour yourself a Mai Tai & let Mr. Gleason put you in a relaxing mood."

How Sweet It is!

Anthony B. Moore | Hickory, NC | 09/12/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The old gentle giant now long gone scores a hit with smooth strings, lush trumpet, and fabulous arrangements as he takes you back a few years in a deep recliner & a stiff vodka martini tinkling by your side!



Listen, relax, love it and recall the good ole days then and now.



Brad"