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The Best of The Orlons 1961–1966 CD
The Orlons’ The Best of The Orlons 1961–1966 is a one-disc ABKCO compilation focused on the group’s early-1960s recordings. Its described mix includes dance-oriented pop, doo-wop and R&B, with tracks such as “The Wah-Watusi” and “Don’t Hang Up.”
At a glance
- Description names “The Wah-Watusi,” “Don’t Hang Up” and “The Conservative.”
- The supplied editorial description characterizes the selection as spanning dance songs, uptempo pop and dramatic ballads.
- The listing describes the sound as remastered and says liner notes are included.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- A single-disc collection centered on The Orlons’ 1961–1966 period.
- The described song styles vary from rhythm-driven dance numbers to pop and ballads.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Artist | The Orlons |
|---|---|
| Label and manufacturer | ABKCO |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Model number | 1982843 |
| Original release date | 2005 |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions listed | 5.78 x 0.39 x 5.02 inches; 3.52 ounces |
|---|
| Period covered | 1961-1966 |
|---|---|
| Described styles | doo-wop and R&B |
| Recording studios listed | Cameo Parkway Studio, Philadelphia, PA (??/1961-03/1966); Stea-Phillips Recording Studio, New York, NY (??/1961-03/1966) |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners seeking a compact collection of The Orlons’ early-1960s recordings.
- Fans of doo-wop, R&B and period pop, including listeners interested in “The Wah-Watusi.”
Less suited to
- Buyers looking for a multi-disc collection or a release focused on music outside the stated 1961–1966 period.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Aggregate ratings are strongly favorable overall, with most ratings in the five-star category and a smaller share in the four- and three-star categories. No written customer feedback is supplied, so those figures do not establish what listeners liked or disliked. They may offer a general satisfaction signal, but cannot confirm the mastering, track selection or liner notes described in the listing.
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