Mitch Miller - Sentimental (1960) Vinyl LP + Lyric Sheets • Sing Along

Catalog Number:

CL-1457

Musical Styles:

1950s, 1960s, Big Band & Swing, Cabaret, Doo-Wop, Pop Rock, Sing-Along, Soft Rock, Traditional/Vocal

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

10-page lyric book attached inside gate, with slight discoloration to the pages. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (Columbia logo). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read (crooked text). Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Slight musty smell. '6-eye' red Columbia label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Medley: Singin' In The Rain / All I Do Is Dream Of You / Toot, Toot, Tootsie! (Goodbye)
2. The Gang That Sang "Heart Of My Heart"
3. Medley: Little Annie Rooney / Hello! My Baby
4. Medley: Our Boys Will Shine Tonight / Give My Regards To Broadway
5. Medley: While Strolling Through The Park One Day / Ida
6. When The Saints Come Marching In
7. Jeannine (I Dream Of Lilac Time)
8. Just A-Wearyin' For You
9. I'll See You In My Dreams
10. When I Grow Too Old To Dream
11. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
12. Three O'Clock In The Morning

About The Record:

Sentimental, by Mitch Miller, released on Columbia Records as part of the popular Sing Along with Mitch series that encouraged audience participation with included lyrics. The album features nostalgic renditions of classic sentimental songs like Singin' in the Rain, I'll See You in My Dreams, and Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, blending orchestral arrangements with choral vocals to evoke early 20th-century Americana. It achieved significant commercial success, debuting on the Billboard popular albums chart on June 27, 1960, peaking at No. 5, and spending 32 weeks on the chart, while also topping the Canadian charts and earning RIAA gold certification. Historically, the album fueled the cultural phenomenon of Mitch Miller's sing-along format, which inspired his hit NBC television series Sing Along with Mitch (1961–1964), appealing to older audiences during the rise of rock 'n' roll and reflecting a nostalgic resistance to evolving musical trends. The widespread popularity of this album highlights Miller's influence in preserving easy-listening traditions.