Polka Dots And Moonbeams By Enoch Light

CAUTION — Listen to this rendition more than once and you might find yourself addicted.

Enoch Light was probably the most influential music producer of the 1960s, pioneering in recording excellence. Light would go to extreme lengths to create high-quality recordings that took full advantage of current state of the art equipment. Light pioneered many recording techniques such as the use of 35 mm film soundtrack instead of magnetic tape. Recording on 35 mm film soundtrack reduced the effects of "wow" and "flutter", common in early stereo recordings. Light arranged his musicians in ways to produce the kinds of recorded sounds he wished to achieve, the first to do so. He would bring in the top musicians for each instrument he wanted to showcase in his recording sessions. His ensemble of studio musicians was frequently referred to as The Light Brigade. Notable artists he frequently used include Tony Mottola, Phil Bodner, Dick Hyman, Bob Rosengarden, and Doc Severinsen. This selection is from the album "Glittering Guitars" released in 1969.

Yes, that is Tony Mottola playing lead guitar, Dick Hyman on the organ, and Phil Bodner on the flute. Arrangement was by Dick Lieb, another of Light's favorites.

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• Stereo
• Light
• Brigade
• Brass
• Menagerie
• pop
• standard
• jazz
• big
• band
• guitar

[jsbach15]

I know this song! This is going straight into my "FAVORITES!" WONDERFUL! 10+ stars!

[quadroned]

Oh It's very good music, thanks for putting it up :)

[pcostel1]

Search Tipsy-Bunny Kick, for a modern take on this song :)

[invariant144]

I've searched for this at least 25 years--I had the vinyl LP and now is digitized. Thanks texpaco for a lovely gift