{"product_id":"lws-304","title":"Bert Kaempfert - Sweet and Gentle (1963) Vinyl LP • Sweet and Gentle","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e LWS-304\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Ballad, Big Band \u0026amp; Swing, Exotica\/Lounge, Instrumental, Latin Jazz, Smooth Jazz\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 Very Good (VG)\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 some crackles and a few light-clicks; some pops during \"Love Comes But Once\"  (play-graded). Cover has a few creases, slight discoloration with darker  spots, small surface impressions, small surface abrasions (front\/back); some scuffing on front, heavier on back, heavier abrasions near top corners on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine has no-text and shows wear. Some shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use, divots and surface abrasion. (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\u003eSweet And Gentle (Me Lo Dijo Adela)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHold Back The Dawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTahitian Sunset\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRemember When (We Made These Memories)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Bandit (O'Cangaceiro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFree As A Bird\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLonely Nightingale\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMelina\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLove Comes But Once\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLady\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 ;\"\u003eSweet and Gentle,\u003c\/span\u003e by Bert Kaempfert, is a lush easy listening instrumental collection that showcases the orchestra leader's signature warm brass, strings, and rhythmic flair with a notable Latin-American influence across its tracks including the title cut \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSweet And Gentle (Me Lo Dijo Adela),\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Bandit (O'Cangaceiro),\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTahitian Sunset.\u003c\/span\u003e The album highlights Kaempfert's skill in blending romantic melodies with exotic percussion like bongos and congas for an inviting, danceable vibe that reflects his broader success arranging global sounds for Western audiences. A unique aspect is its release via the Longines Symphonette Society as a promotional-style pressing of romantic melodies, offering fans a gentle, mood-setting experience distinct from his more upbeat swing projects. Fan favorites often include the breezy title track and evocative pieces like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHold Back The Dawn\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eRemember When (We Made These Memories)\u003c\/span\u003e for their dreamy, nostalgic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793631080729,"sku":"LWS-304","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-bert_kaempfert-sweet_and_gentle.jpg?v=1783553740","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/lws-304","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}