{"product_id":"rb4-156-1","title":"Lawrence Welk - Champagne Dance Time (1986) Vinyl LP • Best of, Waltz, Polka","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e RB4-156-1\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1950s, 1960s, 1980s, Big Band \u0026amp; Swing, Cha-Cha, Foxtrott, Mambo, Waltz\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; light-scuffing (front\/back); discoloration on back near opening. Inner-sleeve is poly-lined paper. Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (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\u003eChampagne Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFor You\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Object Of My Affection\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTennessee Waltz\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStardust\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMe And My Shadow\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBegin The Beguine\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAs Time Goes By\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSomeone To Watch Over Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eLiechtensteiner Polka\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 ;\"\u003eChampagne Dance Time\u003c\/span\u003e by Lawrence Welk is a compilation album showcasing his orchestra's signature easy listening arrangements tailored for dancing, blending timeless standards with polka influences. A unique highlight is the guest appearance by legendary alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges on \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eStardust\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSomeone To Watch Over Me\u003c\/span\u003e, alongside trumpeter Dick Cathcart's contribution to \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTennessee Waltz\u003c\/span\u003e, adding a touch of jazz sophistication to Welk's champagne music style. Historically significant as a collection of Welk's recordings, it underscores his enduring legacy in popularizing accessible, family-friendly big band sounds during the mid-20th century television era. Fan-favorites from the tracklist include \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree\u003c\/span\u003e, a modern pop hit reimagined in waltz time, alongside classics like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBegin The Beguine\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAs Time Goes By\u003c\/span\u003e, and the traditional \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLiechtensteiner Polka\u003c\/span\u003e. The album opens with the bubbly instrumental \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eChampagne Time\u003c\/span\u003e, setting a festive tone for an evening of lighthearted, nostalgic tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793773031705,"sku":"RB4-156-1","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-lawrence_welk-champagne_dance_time.jpg?v=1783554692","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/rb4-156-1","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}