Lawrence Welk - Today's Great Hits (1965) Vinyl LP • La Bamba, Champagne Music

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Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); . Inner-sleeve is original (generic dot sleeve). Spine is easy-to-read with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners; bottom edge partially split towards right corner. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Release date is approximately 1965. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. La Bamba
2. Summer Nights
3. A Taste Of Honey
4. Unchained Melody
5. Summer Wind
6. The "In" Crowd
7. Moonlight And Roses
8. Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
9. Yesterday
10. Hush ...Hush Sweet Charlotte
11. Send Me The Pillow That You Dream On
12. Heartaches By The Number

About The Record:

Today's Great Hits, by Lawrence Welk, released in 1965, is a vinyl album featuring his signature "champagne music" style, with the orchestra covering popular songs of the era. The album includes tracks like La Bamba, Summer Nights, A Taste of Honey, and Unchained Melody, showcasing Welk's ability to adapt contemporary hits to his easy-listening, family-friendly sound. While the album itself did not produce major hit singles, it reflects Welk's effort to stay relevant during the rock-and-roll era by interpreting modern songs for his audience. Historically, the album is significant as part of Welk's broader discography, which maintained his popularity through the 1960s, a period when his television show, The Lawrence Welk Show, was a top-rated program, appealing to audiences seeking lighter musical fare amidst the rise of rock music. The track Moonlight and Roses is notably featured, aligning with Welk's tradition of delivering nostalgic and accessible arrangements.