Annunzio Paolo Mantovani, known mononymously as Mantovani, was an Anglo-Italian conductor, composer and light orchestra-styled entertainer with a cascading strings musical signature.
"It's April Again" is a popular song that first appeared in the 1952 film Moulin Rouge.
"Beyond the Sea" is a 1945 contemporary pop romantic love song by Jack Lawrence, with music taken from the song "La Mer" by Charles Trenet.
"Love Me Tonight" is a song written by Lorenzo Pilat, Mario Panzeri, and Barry Mason and performed by Tom Jones. It reached #2 on the adult contemporary chart, #9 on the UK Singles Chart, and #13 on the U.S. pop chart in 1969.
Film Encores is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1957 by London. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on May 27, 1957, peaked at the No. 1 spot, and remained on the chart for 113 weeks. It was an RIAA certified gold album. AllMusic later gave the album a rating of three stars.
Gems Forever is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1958 by London. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on May 19, 1958, peaked at the No. 5 spot, and remained on the chart for 56 weeks. It was an RIAA certified gold album. AllMusic later gave the album a rating of four-and-a-half stars.
Mantovani Plays Music from Exodus and Other Great Themes is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1960 by London. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on December 5, 1960, held the No. 2 spot for five weeks, and remained on the chart for 44 weeks. It was an RIAA certified gold album. AllMusic later gave the album a rating of four-and-a-half stars.
Mantovani Stereo Showcase is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1959 by London. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on June 1, 1959, peaked at the No. 6 spot, and remained on the chart for 11 weeks. AllMusic later gave the album a rating of three stars.
Song Hits from Theatreland is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1955 by Decca. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on July 9, 1955, peaked at the No. 8 spot, and remained on the chart for eight weeks. It was an RIAA certified gold album .< AllMusic later gave the album a rating of three stars.
Strauss Waltzes is an album of music composed by Richard Strauss and performed by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1958 by London. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on November 24, 1958, peaked at the No. 7 spot, and remained on the chart for 24 weeks. It was an RIAA certified gold album.
Christmas Carols is an album of Christmas music by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was originally released in 1953 by London Records. It was recorded at Kingsway Hall in London with Charles Smart playing Kingsway Hall's organ. The album was re-recorded in stereo in 1958. The album includes an original Mantovani composition, "Midnight Waltz".
American Scene is an album of music by American songwriters performed by the Anglo-Italian conductor, Mantovani and His Orchestra. Side 1 consists entirely of music composed by Stephen Foster. It was released in 1959 by Decca Records. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on March 28, 1960, peaked at the No. 11 spot, and remained on the chart for 30 weeks. AllMusic later gave it a rating of three stars.
All-American Showcase is a double album of music by four American composers performed by the Anglo-Italian conductor, Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1959 by London Recordings. Each of the four sides is dedicated to one of four composers: Sigmund Romberg, Victor Herbert, Irving Berlin, and Rudolf Friml. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on January 4, 1960, peaked at the No. 8 spot, and remained on the chart for 18 weeks. AllMusic later gave it a rating of three stars.
Italia Mia is an album of Italian music by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1961 by Decca Records. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on June 26, 1961, peaked at the No. 8 spot, and remained on the chart for 15 weeks. AllMusic later gave it a rating of four-and-a-half stars.
Continental Encores is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1959 by Decca Records. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on February 16, 1959, peaked at the No. 13 spot, and remained on the chart for 31 weeks. AllMusic later gave it a rating of three stars.
American Waltzes is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1962 by London Recordings. It debuted on Billboard magazine's pop album chart on June 16, 1962, peaked at the No. 8 spot, and remained on the chart for 19 weeks. AllMusic later gave the album a rating of three stars.
Film Encores Vol. 2 is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1959 by London.
Songs to Remember is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1960 by London.
Plays Tangos is an album by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1953 by London Recordings. Upon its release, Billboard magazine wrote that it was a collection of "impeccable performances" that "are all perfect for either dancing or listening." AllMusic later gave the album a rating of four-and-a-half stars.
Mantovani and His Orchestra Play the Music of Victor Herbert is an album of music composed by Victor Herbert and performed by Mantovani and His Orchestra. It was released in 1953 by London Recordings. On June 6, 1953, it was listed by Billboard magazine as the best selling popular album in the United States.
