{"product_id":"eks-7185","title":"Theodore Bikel - Songs Of Russia (1960) Vinyl LP • Soviet-era Folk Songs","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e EKS-7185\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Eastern European Music, Folk Revival, Gypsy, Russian Music, Traditional Folk\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front\/back); back has some discoloration spots and front a few surface impressions. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read (crooked text). Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Paper on back cover is coming unglued near bottom edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Release date is approximately 1960. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePomnyu Ya\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eYamshchik Gani-ka K Yaru\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNoch Tikha\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePolso Bylo Lyublyatse\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGari Gari Maya Zvyezda\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eChupchik\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eVyecherny Zvon\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAt Volgi Da Dona\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTalyanochka\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePadmaskovniye Vyechera\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePadrushka Milaya\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eKatiusha\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePravazhanye\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTyomnaya Noch\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSongs Of Russia Old \u0026amp; New\u003c\/span\u003e, by Theodore Bikel, is a collection of traditional Russian folk songs blending old classics with newer Soviet-era pieces, performed with passion by the actor-folk singer who brought authenticity through his multilingual talents and expressive delivery. The album features tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePomnyu Ya (I Remember)\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eYamshchik Gani-Ka K Yaru (Coachman, Away to the Fair)\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eNoch Tikha (Quiet Night)\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePolso Bylo Lyublyatse (I Never Meant to Love)\u003c\/span\u003e, highlighting themes of nostalgia, romance, and rural life in Russia. A unique aspect is Bikel's shift from the primarily Gypsy-flavored predecessor to a broader scope incorporating Soviet-specific material, reflecting the Cold War-era interest in Russian culture among Western audiences. It stands historically as a follow-up to his breakthrough \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSongs of a Russian Gypsy\u003c\/span\u003e, which had been a major success for both artist and label, prompting this quicker sequel to capitalize on that momentum. Fan-favorites often include the evocative storytelling songs that showcase his dramatic vocal style. The album itself was a hit for Elektra Records in the folk scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793995723033,"sku":"EKS-7185","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-theodore_bikel-songs_of_russia.jpg?v=1783554229","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/eks-7185","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}