Manos Hadjidakis - April of '45 (1974) Vinyl LP • Greek, Greece

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Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); slight discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with wear. Minor shelf-wear along bottom-edge and corners; heavier wear along top-edge. Opening shows signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. The Wheel Will Turn
2. I Will Go To Foreign Lands
3. Your Shining Eyelashes
4. I'm On My Way
5. The Looking Glass
6. The "Magas" Of Votanikos
7. "Magas" Came Out For His Walk
8. Stepping Stones Of Life
9. Down By The Lemon Grove
10. I Came To The Outskirts Of Votanikos
11. Embittered Boy
12. Your Own Sorrow

About The Record:

April of '45, by Manos Hadjidakis, is a significant work in Greek music, reflecting the composer's response to the political turmoil of the Greek military junta (1967–1974). This instrumental album, composed during Hadjidakis' self-imposed exile in the United States, captures themes of loss, resistance, and nostalgia through its emotive orchestral arrangements. Its title alludes to the end of World War II, symbolizing a longing for freedom amidst Greece’s oppressive regime, making it historically resonant. The album is part of Hadjidakis’ broader contribution to the Éntekhno genre, blending traditional Greek music with modern orchestral elements. No specific hit singles from April of '45 are widely documented, as it is primarily an instrumental work without prominent vocal tracks that achieved chart success.