Audio CD review:
Henry Mancini - Mr. Lucky & Mr. Lucky Goes Latin

Henry Mancini - Mr. Lucky & Mr. Lucky Goes Latin

Band: Henry Mancini Title: Mr. Lucky & Mr. Lucky Goes Latin Rating: Release Date: 14 March, 2007 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Mr. Lucky Goes Latin 2: Lujon 3: Tinpanola 4: Rain Drops in Rio 5: Siesta 6: Dancing Cat 7: Cow Bells and Coffee Beans 8: Sound of Silver 9: Tango Americano 10: No-Cal Sugar Loaf 11: Blue Mantilla 12: Speedy Gonzales

Customer Reviews Lujon Mancini prided himself on his versatility and range. Here is where the song "Lujon" (used last year to great effect) first appeared. It is in full evidence here - and used as the soundtrack for a very forgettable TV series starring Ross Martin and John Vivyan (put those names in on Google and see what you get. . . ). Still, you gotta say that this was an amazing talent we had in Henry Mancini, and he is very much missed. Mancini For Lucky Listeners... The first, 'Mr. What we have here is a beautifully packaged French reissue of two classic Mancini LP's. Lucky' is the brilliant and quirky music from the TV series of the same name. 'Goes Latin' only gives the 'Latin' treatment to the theme from 'Mr. Lucky', then goes off in it's own direction. In my opinion, the 'Latin' half is the real treasure, and the reason to buy this version instead of the plain 'Mr. Lucky' soundtrack (available elsewhere by itself. ) Of course, 'Mr. Lucky' has great cuts like the main theme, 'March Of The Cue Balls', and 'Chime Time', not to mention the eerie, beautiful and stunning 'Floating Pad' and the pointillistically insane 'Tipsy. ' The 'Goes Latin' half really gets into some sonic gorgeousness, the kind that Mancini is known for and does best! 'Lujon', for instance, has a haunting sweeping string melody with some very cool downward chord changes. I think it's one of Mancini's classic cuts. 'Blue Mantilla' is another slow weeper, equally remarkable. And of course there's also Mancini's playful side, represented by cuts such as 'Rain Drops In Rio' or 'No-Cal Sugar Loaf'( ! ) Really. every cut on here is worthwhile for Mancini fans, lounge fans, or film music fans. These 'two-fer' reissues are worth what you pay, not only for the plethora of wonderful songs you get, but for the painstakingly reproduced liner notes, detailed lists of all the musicians, etc. Two lost treasures brought back to light!. . You can see a complete list of all Henry Mancini discography, or go back to the Henry Mancini tabs