Bert Kaempfert - Sweet and Gentle (1963) Vinyl LP • Sweet and Gentle

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Vinyl 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.)

Tracks:

1. Sweet And Gentle (Me Lo Dijo Adela)
2. Hold Back The Dawn
3. Tahitian Sunset
4. Remember When (We Made These Memories)
5. The Bandit (O'Cangaceiro)
6. Free As A Bird
7. Lonely Nightingale
8. Melina
9. Love Comes But Once
10. Lady

About The Record:

Sweet and Gentle, 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 Sweet And Gentle (Me Lo Dijo Adela), The Bandit (O'Cangaceiro), and Tahitian Sunset. 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 Hold Back The Dawn and Remember When (We Made These Memories) for their dreamy, nostalgic charm.