This Thing Called Love | ||||
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Released | 1959 | |||
Recorded | 1959 | |||
Genre | Traditional pop | |||
Label | Capitol T1123 | |||
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This Thing Called Love is a 1959 album by American singer Tommy Sands, arranged by Bob Bain. [1] [2]
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Allmusic | [1] |
The initial Billboard magazine review from February 23, 1959 awarded the album four stars and commented that "Should I", "Don't Blame Me", "All Over Again", and "Sunday" "reveal a new side of the versatile young chanter" and that the "set can attract buys from adult and teen buyers". [3]
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