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RICHARD HIMBER AND HIS ORCHESTRA
Volume 1: It Isn't Fair (1932-1934)
Renovation 7002

From NBC promotional materials of the mid-1930s: "Just scratch any of the really important radio popularity polls held during the past two years, and you'll consistently find Richard Himber and his music featured among the country's leading dance orchestras...[a]ll of which is not surprising after you've once heard the smooth, silky rhythms of Richard Himber and his music. Under his insinuating baton, tinkling dance melodies are coaxed into something more than just another 'number.' Himber is an innovator, a creator of original effects... In short, Richard Himber and his orchestra have a graceful smartness and a blended finish that invite listeners as well as dancers." This disc features all of Himber's recordings from 1932 through 19 March 1934. Vocalists include Joey Nash, James Harkins, Terry Shand, and Johnny Mercer. 74 minutes.

NOTE: This CD was produced by Renovation Records. Sadly, the Renovation label is no longer in operation. Rivermont has acquired the label's backstock and we are making the titles available on our website at a discounted price while supplies last.
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1. Dancing On the Ceiling / Of Thee I Sing
2. It Isn't Fair
3.It Might Have Been a Diff'rent Story
4.Love Is the Thing
5.Love Is the Sweetest Thing
6.Smoke Rings
7.Sophisticated Lady
8.My Love
9.Life's So Complete
10.The Last Round-Up
11.Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
12.Doin' the Uptown Lowdown
13. Goodbye Love
14.Gather Lip Rouge While You May
15.You're My Past, Present and Future
16.After Sundown
17.Our Big Love Scene
18.Everything I Have Is Yours
19.My Dancing Lady
20.Do You Miss Me Tonight?
21. You Oughta Be In Pictures
22.That's Love
23. Why Do I Dream Those Dreams?
24.When a Woman Loves a Man
25.Love Thy Neighbor