The Lure of the Grand Canyon

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The Lure of the Grand Canyon
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Studio album by
Andre Kostelanetz and His Orchestra
Released1961
Recorded1961
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Length42:42
Label Columbia
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The Lure of the Grand Canyon is a classical music album by Andre Kostelanetz and his orchestra. It featured a guest spoken-word appearance by country singer Johnny Cash. It was released in 1961 (see 1961 in music) by Columbia Records.

The album consists primarily of a recording of Ferde Grofé's Grand Canyon Suite, conducted by Andre Kostelanetz, and includes authentic sounds recorded in the Grand Canyon itself. A spoken commentary by Cash makes up the 13-minute-long sixth and last track, preceded by the five movements of the suite, and describes a day spent visiting the famous canyon.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Sunrise"5:58
2."Painted Desert"3:59
3."On the Trail"8:34
4."Sunset"4:46
5."Cloudburst"8:07
6."A Day in the Grand Canyon"11:18
Total length:42:42

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