The Ink Spots - The Greatest Hits [MCA]

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The Ink Spots' hushed harmonies and acoustic-guitar backing were something of an anomaly in the brash swing era; they nevertheless carved a niche as one of the benchmark acts of '40s pop and were harbingers of doo wop. The group's most distinctive voices were tenor Bill Kenny, whose soft leaps into his high range remain heart-catching more than a half century later, and baritone Orville "Hoppy" Jones, who provides most of the 15 songs on Greatest Hits with recitations that are usually sincere and solemn, occasionally self-parodying ("Whispering Grass"). Not just for nostalgia buffs, this disc has a gentleness that stands on its own. (Beware the myriad later rerecordings by groups with vague ties to the original.) --Rickey Wright

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The Ink Spots - The Greatest Hits [MCA]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Essential Collection of Classic Songs
  • Classic Ink Spots
  • Bill Kenny sings to the soul!
  • Pure Elegance--Thirties Style
  • The Ink Spots Greatest Hits
 The Ink Spots - The Greatest Hits [MCA]
The Ink Spots
Manufacturer: Mca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002PEF
Release Date: 1989-10-26

Tracks:

  1. If I Didn't Care
  2. Address Unkown
  3. My Prayer
  4. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano
  5. Whispering Grass (Don't Tell The Trees)
  6. Maybe
  7. I'll Never Smile Again
  8. We Three (My Echo, My Shadow, And Me)
  9. Java Jive
  10. I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire
  11. Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
  12. Street Of Dreams
  13. I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
  14. The Gypsy
  15. To Each His Own

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Excellent condition, includes the original CD, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for my CD List! :)

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The Ink Spots' hushed harmonies and acoustic-guitar backing were something of an anomaly in the brash swing era; they nevertheless carved a niche as one of the benchmark acts of '40s pop and were harbingers of doo wop. The group's most distinctive voices were tenor Bill Kenny, whose soft leaps into his high range remain heart-catching more than a half century later, and baritone Orville "Hoppy" Jones, who provides most of the 15 songs on Greatest Hits with recitations that are usually sincere and solemn, occasionally self-parodying ("Whispering Grass"). Not just for nostalgia buffs, this disc has a gentleness that stands on its own. (Beware the myriad later rerecordings by groups with vague ties to the original.) --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Essential Collection of Classic Songs.......2005-04-09

Before rock 'n' roll, before doo-wop, there was the Ink Spots. GREATEST HITS is exactly what it says. These are the Ink Spots' biggest hits from 1939 through 1946, beginning with their first million-seller "If I Didn't Care" through their final No. 1 "To Each His Own." [Their website claims "If I Didn't Care" has sold 19 million copies!] These are the original Decca singles presented in sequence as they were first released. The only drawback is the skimpy liner notes and lack of detailed track info in the accompanying 8-page booklet.

Along with the Mills Brothers, the Ink Spots specialized in smooth close harmony singing. The group consisted of lead tenor Bill Kenny, tenor guitarist Charles Fuqua, baritone-guitarist Ivory "Deek" Watson, and baritone-string bassist Orville "Hoppy" Jones. [Jones died in 1944 and was replaced by Bill's brother--Herb Kenny. This in the only lineup change on these recordings.] For the casual fan, this disc includes all the essentials and goes a long way toward explaining why they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989. Artists from the Platters to Manhattan Transfer owe their careers to this ground-breaking group. ESSENTIAL

5 out of 5 stars Classic Ink Spots.......2005-02-11

This CD is a nice overview of the fabulous Ink Spots.
This is the original group from the late 1930s - mid 1940s.
It's easy to hear the Ink Spots influence on early R&B and Doo Wop when listening to these classic tunes.
The Ink Spots tunes almost invariably follow a classic pattern - brief guitar intro, tenor lead, baritone talking bridge - but it works for them.
Don't be fooled by pale later imitations, these are the original recordings and the sound is excellent.

5 out of 5 stars Bill Kenny sings to the soul!.......2001-12-26

That voice, clear sharp and sweet tenor of Bill Kenny, with a 50s cadence, sings straight into the heart and soul. The perfect combination of nostalgia for a time that never was, but was always longed for, and lyrics sung straight into the body. The tears of every teen-aged heart find a voice in this recording, with the playful baritone of Hoppy Jones providing background rhythm that makes longing fun.

5 out of 5 stars Pure Elegance--Thirties Style.......2000-09-23

I first heard the Ink Spots in the seventies when I got into big band. It was impossible to find their music then, and I listened eagerly on the radio. This CD illustrates the restorative magic that can be done with a competent remastering. It ain't stereo, but it's clear and true as only good mono can be! I wonder--do any black people listen to this music? I only know white people that like the Ink Spots. This music evokes elegance in the Roosevelt years. Like one of your other reviewers says, dim the lights, pour a drink, and enjoy!

4 out of 5 stars The Ink Spots Greatest Hits.......2000-08-15

I really enjoy this CD. It is great!
Greatest Hits
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    		Greatest Hits
    The Ink Spots
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    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B00009Z4SM
    Release Date: 2003-11-07

    Tracks:

    1. If I Didn't Care
    2. Address Unknown
    3. My Prayer
    4. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano
    5. Whispering Grass
    6. Maybe
    7. We Three (My Echo, My Shadown And Me)
    8. Java Jive
    9. Do I Worry
    10. The Gypsy
    11. To Each His Own
    12. Blueberry Hill
    13. You Always Hurt The One You Love
    14. Stardust
    15. People Will Say We're In Love
    16. It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
    17. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
    18. I'll Be Seeing You
    The Ink Spots {Their All-Time Greatest Hits}
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      		The Ink Spots {Their All-Time Greatest Hits}

      Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
      Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000AAOSSA

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      *** CONTAINS 10 TRACKS ***
      Ink Spots - Greatest Hits
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        		Ink Spots - Greatest Hits
        The Ink Spots
        Manufacturer: Memoir Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Traditional Jazz GeneralTraditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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        Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
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        GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
        Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00004U2AX
        Release Date: 2000-01-11

        Tracks:

        1. If I Didn't Care
        2. My Prayer
        3. Memories of You
        4. I'm Getting Sentimental over You
        5. Bless You
        6. Maybe
        7. Whispering Grass (Don't Tell The Trees)
        8. I'll Never Smile Again
        9. I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire
        10. We Three (My Echo, My Shadow And Me)
        11. Ring Telephone Ring
        12. Java Jive
        13. Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
        14. Cow Cow Boogie
        15. Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
        16. I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)
        17. I'm Beginning to See the Light
        18. It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
        19. To Each His Own
        20. Ev'ry Night About This Time
        21. Street of Dreams
        22. Where Flamingoes Fly
        23. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
        24. Prisoner of Love
        25. Do I Worry?
        18 Greatest Hits
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          		18 Greatest Hits

          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000B7QOV6
          Release Date: 2005-09-06
          Greatest Hits Volume 2
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            		Greatest Hits Volume 2
            The Ink Spots
            Manufacturer: BLUE MOON
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
            Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000M4MBMY

            Product Description

            TRACKS: 1. I DON'T WANT TO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE 2. IT'S A SIN TO TELL A LIE 3. I'M CONFESSIN' 4. THERE GOES MY HEART 5. MARIE 6. LOVE IS STRANGE 7. STREET OF DREAMS 8. LITTLE WHITE LIES 9. YOU ALWAYS HURT THE ONE YOU LOVE 10. I'M GONNA SIT RIGHT DOWN & WRITE MYSELF A LETTER 11. BOW WOW WOW 12. WITH MY EYES WIDE OPEN I'M DREAMING 13. I'LL GET BY 14. SWEET SUE, JUST YOU 15. HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN HIS HANDS 16. I'LL BE SEEING YOU 17. TO MAKE A MISTAKE IS HUMAN 18. MY BLUE HEAVEN
            Ink Spots - Their Greatest Hits
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              		Ink Spots - Their Greatest Hits
              The Ink Spots
              Manufacturer: Memoir
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
              Traditional PopTraditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              ClassicClassic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
              Traditional Vocal PopTraditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music
              Broadway & VocalistsBroadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music
              PopPop | Imports | Stores | Music
              ASIN: B00004T6L3
              Release Date: 1999-01-01

              Tracks:

              1. If I Didn't Care
              2. My Prayer
              3. Memories of You
              4. I'm Getting Sentimental over You
              5. Bless You
              6. Maybe
              7. Whispering Grass (Don't Tell The Trees)
              8. I'll Never Smile Again
              9. I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire
              10. We Three (My Echo, My Shadow And Me)
              11. Ring Telephone Ring
              12. Java Jive
              13. Someone's Rocking My Dreamboat
              14. Cow Cow Boogie
              15. Lovely Way to Spend an Evening
              16. I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You)
              17. I'm Beginning to See the Light
              18. It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
              19. To Each His Own
              20. Ev'ry Night About This Time
              21. Street of Dreams
              22. Where Flamingoes Fly
              23. Don't Get Around Much Anymore
              24. Prisoner of Love
              25. Do I Worry?

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