'S Marvelous
Ray Conniff and His Orchestra
- Artist
- Ray Conniff and His Orchestra
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CK 8037
- Country
- US
- Format
- CD
- Barcode
- 074640803727
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Released in 1957, 'S Marvelous served as the sophomore studio album for Ray Conniff and His Orchestra on the Columbia label. Emerging during the height of the easy listening era, the album was crafted to capitalize on the success of his debut, 'S Wonderful, and featured Conniff's signature orchestral style. His arrangement method prominently featured wordless vocal choruses—blending male and female voices with instrumental sections—to create a distinct, lush sound that prioritized clarity and danceability for the burgeoning hi-fi home audio market.
The album's design and sound were meticulously curated to establish Conniff as a central figure in Columbia's pop-instrumental roster. By reinterpreting popular standards of the time, the release sought to provide a sophisticated yet accessible musical backdrop for mid-century social gatherings. It was well received by the record-buying public, ultimately helping to solidify Conniff's reputation as a top-tier arranger and cementing the enduring aesthetic of the lush, smooth pop-orchestral movement of the late 1950s.
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