Foreign Love Affair
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This 2004 Bear Family Records compilation demonstrates the German label's expertise in country music curation and reissue work. Bear Family, based in Hamelin, has built its reputation on carefully researched, lovingly presented compilations of American roots and country music. Foreign Love Affair brings together country tracks exploring themes of international romance and cross-cultural connections—a clever thematic approach that showcases country music's narrative strengths. The selection likely spans decades of country recording, from classic country-and-western standards to contemporary country approaches, all united by the romantic themes. Bear Family's mastery lies in sourcing quality material, proper documentation, and respectful presentation of these cultural artifacts. Country music has maintained surprising strength in Europe, and Bear Family serves collectors and enthusiasts who appreciate these distinctly American musical traditions. This compilation exemplifies the label's commitment to preserving and celebrating country music for international audiences.
Item Details+
| Genre | Folk, World, and Country |
| Style | Country |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good Plus (VG+) |
| Description | CD is NM. Sleeve is great VG+. |
| Label | Bear Family Records |
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | Germany |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
1. Foreign Love Affair 1:59
2. Dankeschön, Bitteschön, Wiedersehen 2:12
3. Lili Marlene 2:58
4. Fraulein 2:51
5. Rhinelaender Waltz 2:29
6. Lonely River Rhine 3:13
7. Little Dutch Girl 2:13
8. My Sweet French Baby 2:20
9. Mademoiselle (My Used To Be) 2:57
10. Anna Marie 2:29
11. English Sweetheart 2:03
12. My Wild Irish Rose 2:20
13. I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen 2:55
14. Geisha Girl 2:08
15. I-Eish-Tay-Mah-Su 2:31
16. Filipino Baby 2:42
17. My Filipino Rose 2:38
18. Melba From Melbourne 2:11
19. Mexicali Rose 2:04
20. Kingston Girl 2:02
21. Bahama Mama 2:05
22. Calypso Sweetheart 2:19
23. Yankee Go Home 2:29
24. My French Canadian Girl 2:13
25. Foreign Love 2:24
26. Happy Journey 2:23
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