Ole! Bossa Nova on Capitol ST 1872 from 1963, is a Brazilian Jazz Samba fusion album by classical guitarist Laurindo Almeida. This even contains a sheet of dance steps to learn the Bossa Nova.

One of the things I love about hunting in second hand stores is picking up an album like this.  I would not have bought this at a record store, or online, not knowing anything about the music; but for a dollar or two it was well worth picking up, and I can learn the Bossa Nova to boot!

Next up is an album From Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass which was produced for Radio Stations.  This is a DJ sampler and was put out to get more radio play for the band, which had been around for a while at this time.  This album from 1969 is on A&M, LP 9004 (mono version) despite the cover showing SP 19004 (stereo). The back cover, label & inscription in dead wax are all mono, and this is also evident when played.

I played sax in a band in Junior High School and we played many of the songs on this album. The Lonely Bull, Tijuana Taxi and If I We're a Rich Man.  Another second hand store purchase (Goodwill, I believe). VG+ condition of vinyl.




History - America's Greatest Hits is next on the platter.  America, formed in London England in 1970, are a folk, soft rock band and had many hits: A Horse With No Name, Ventura Highway, Tin Man, Sister Golden Hair...to name a few.

This compilation is on Warner Brothers Label KBS 3110, a second pressing ('77) of the 1975 release.. If you like their music and want to get some, this album would be a great start.  It contains all the early hits, remixed by George Martin (think the Beatles) and really is a good album.