Linger Awhile with Vic Damone | ||||
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Released | 1962 | |||
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Length | 28:36 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Producer | Jack Marshall | |||
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Linger Awhile with Vic Damone is the thirteenth studio album by American singer Vic Damone, [1] released in January 1962, by Capitol Records. This was his first project after leaving Columbia Records. It was produced by Jack Marshall.
The album debuted on the Billboard Top LP's chart in the issue dated March 3, 1962, and stayed around for 19 weeks, peaking at number 64. [2] it also debuted on the Cashbox albums chart in the issue dated March 3, 1962, and remained on the chart for a total of 14 weeks, peaking at number 31 [3]
The album was released on compact disc for the first time by EMI Music Distribution in 1997, as tracks 1 through 12 on a pairing of two albums on one CD with tracks 13 through 24 consisting of Damone's Capitol Records from January 1963, My Baby Loves to Swing. [4]
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [5] |
Billboard | [6] |
Nick Dedina of AllMusic gave the album a strong review and said, Damone's voice is as beautiful as ever and he finds a nice balance between intimate romance and winking good humor. though he throws in plenty of jazz guitar. lets listeners know that the album is really geared toward amorous conquests and romantic evenings at home." [1]
Giving it four stars to indicate "strong sales potential", Billboard notes "The set swings politely throughout most of the album in an adult dance tempo groove." [6]
Cashbox states that Damone is "demonstrating maturity" with the release and "delivers a top-notch of sturdies." [7]
Variety described the album as "a good LP", noted "he been placed in a soft, swinging mood here and with the help of Jack Marshall's Orch comes through with enough vocal kicks" [8]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music described the album as "a well-regarded album" [5]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Linger Awhile" | Harry Owens, Vincent Rose | 1:59 |
2. | "Soft Lights and Sweet Music (from the British Lion Films Pictures: Soft Lights and Sweet Music" | Irving Berlin | 2:08 |
3. | "Close Your Eyes" | Bernice Petkere | 2:09 |
4. | "Deep Night" | Charles E. Henderson, Rudy Vallée | 2:59 |
5. | "Stella by Starlight (from the Paramount Pictures: The Uninvited )" | Ned Washington, Victor Young | 2:03 |
6. | "One Love" | Leo Robin, Vincent Rose | 2:07 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Let's Face the Music and Dance (from the RKO Radio Pictures: Follow the Fleet )" | Irving Berlin | 2:25 |
2. | "After the Lights Go Down Low" | Leroy Lovett, Alan White | 2:24 |
3. | "Change Partners (from the RKO Radio Pictures: Carefree " | Irving Berlin | 1:28 |
4. | "There! I've Said It Again" | Redd Evans, David Mann | 3:04 |
5. | "In the Still of the Night (from the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film: Rosalie )" | Cole Porter | 2:24 |
6. | "When Lights Are Low" | Benny Carter, Spencer Williams | 2:21 |
Chart (1962) | Peak position |
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US Top LP's (Billboard) | 64 |
US Cashbox | 31 |
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