Ray Conniff – The Way We Were / The Happy Sound Of Ray Conniff
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Ray Conniff's gift for transforming popular songs into lush, orchestral arrangements reaches peak warmth on this compilation pairing two of his beloved albums. His signature approach—layered strings, breathy vocals, and a particular gift for the sentimental without becoming maudlin—wraps itself around material ranging from Elton John's "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" to Paul Simon's "Loves Me Like A Rock." Recorded during the early 1970s, when Conniff's easy-listening style felt both timeless and utterly of-the-moment, these tracks capture an era when popular music could be simultaneously sophisticated and accessible, complex yet comforting. Whether you're drawn to his orchestral touch or simply want to understand the sound that defined countless living rooms and late-night radio hours, this collection shows why Conniff remained one of the most recorded arrangers of his generation—a master of knowing exactly when to let a melody breathe and when to let the strings swell.
Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz, Pop |
| Style | Easy Listening |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Description | Carefully packed and shipped with love from Vienna. Order more, save on shipping! |
| Label | Collectables |
| Year | 2002 |
| Country | US |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
The Way We Were (1973)
1. The Most Beautiful Girl 3:02
2. Loves Me Like A Rock 2:30
3. Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress) 2:35
4. Paper Roses 2:48
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road 3:14
6. Who's In The Strawberry Patch With Sally 2:20
7. The Way We Were 2:38
8. Photograph 2:44
9. Beyond Tomorrow 2:58
10. Top Of The World 2:55
11. Medley: Dear Father / Be 3:07
The Happy Sound Of Ray Conniff (1974)
12. I'll Be With You In Apple Blossom Time 2:08
13. You Made Me Love You (I Didn't Want To Do It) 2:46
14. Don't Be That Way 2:39
15. When Mabel Comes In The Room 2:35
16. White Silver Sands 2:28
17. The Entertainer 2:34
18. Chattanooga Choo Choo 3:31
19. In The Mood 3:09
20. Half As Much 3:02
21. It's A Sin To Tell A Lie 2:46
22. Ecstasy 3:12
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