Selections from Road to Rio
Selections from Road to Rio is a studio album of phonograph records by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters released in 1948 featuring songs that were presented in the American comedy film Road to Rio.
| Selections from the Paramount Picture Road to Rio | ||||
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| Released | Original 78 album: 1948 | |||
| Recorded | 1947 | |||
| Genre | Popular | |||
| Label | Decca Records | |||
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Reception
Billboard reviewed it saying:
- Two disk album featuring three novelty tunes and one ballad from the latest Crosby-Hope flicker, Road to Rio, is directly aimed at the film fan market, with release date timed to coincide with national showing of pic. Previously out as single platters, all four tunes enjoyed some success with Crosby's "But Beautiful" ballad easily taking top honors. Bing's "Language" with the Andrews Sisters will probably gain new popularity once public ganders gals and the groaner sell it on the screen.[1]
Original track listing
These recently issued songs were featured on a 2-disc, 78 rpm album set, Decca Album No. A-629.[2] Bing Crosby is on both discs and the Andrews Sisters are on Disc 1. All of the songs were written by Jimmy Van Heusen (music) and Johnny Burke (lyrics).
| Side / Title | Recording date | Performed with | Time | |
| Disc 1 (24282): | ||||
| A. "You Don't Have to Know the Language" | November 25, 1947 | Vic Schoen and His Orchestra | 2:55 | |
| B. "Apalachicola, Fla" | November 25, 1947 | Vic Schoen and His Orchestra | 2:53 | |
| Disc 2 (24294): | ||||
| A. "But Beautiful" | November 13, 1947 | Victor Young and His Orchestra | 2:38 | |
| B. "Experience" | November 13, 1947 | Nan Wynn and Victor Young and His Orchestra | 2:38 | |
References
- "Billboard". Billboard: 32. April 3, 1948.
- "Bing Crosby With The Andrews Sisters* – Road To Rio". Discogs. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- "Decca Discography". Steven Abrams. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
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