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A recording of the tune by Les Baxter's orchestra (Capitol Records catalog number 3336, with the flip side "Theme from 'Helen of Troy'") was a number-one hit on the Billboard chart in the US in 1956: for four weeks on the Best Sellers in Stores chart, for six weeks on the Most Played by Jockeys and Hot 100 charts, and for three weeks on the Most Played on Jukeboxes chart.
Died 15 January 1996, Newport Beach, California. L es Baxter is the leading figure in the history of exotica. Wherever exotica went, Les Baxter was there, often leading the way. His work for Capitol Records in the 1950s introduced most of the major movements in exotica. His 1950 album, "Music Out of the Moon," featured the theremin and was ...
About Les. brief intro / executive summary: Incredibly strange, innovative, and beautiful music that resonated with commercial audiences as well as critical music listeners across decades, genres, and demographics. - accomplishments. - awards (star on walk of fame) - influence. - uses. bullet point outlining periods: - early life & education.
Voice of the Xtabay. Voice of the Xtabay is the first studio album by Peruvian soprano Yma Sumac. It was released in 1950 by Capitol Records. It was produced and composed by Les Baxter, along with Moisés Vivanco and John Rose. Sumac sings on the album, accompanied by ethnic percussion and musical variations influenced by the music of Peru. [2]
15. Jan. 1996 · Explore Les Baxter's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Les Baxter on AllMusic.
11. Aug. 2023 · About Les Baxter. Les Baxter was a member of Mel Torme's Meltones, a film score and television theme composer, and even the leader of a folk ensemble. However, the multi-talented composer/arranger/conductor is best known for being one of the creators of the "exotica" sound. By fusing Polynesian rhythms and instrumentation with slick orchestral ...
Les Baxter, Will Holt. " Sinner Man " or " Sinnerman " is an African American traditional spiritual song that has been recorded by a number of performers and has been incorporated in many other media and arts. The lyrics describe a sinner attempting to hide from divine justice on Judgment Day. It was recorded in the 1950s by Les Baxter, the ...
