George Walker (with James Last)

" James Last Presents George Walker "

** Personally autographed by George Walker **

 

  

Polydor  184 114, Original issue 1st Pressing, Canada

 

For James Last collectors, this obscure LP is definately among his very rarest.

 

George Walker is certainly a bit of a mystery.    He started singing in the early sixties building up a local following in clubs in Montreal (Quebec, Canada).    Polydor president Fred Exon saw a show,  was suitably impressed and arranged for Walker to work with James Last in recording studios in Germany.    The resulting LP is nothing short of outstanding......and for 3 reasons:   1) Walker's stunning and outstanding vocals (a solid and warm blend of Tony Bennett, Matt Monro and Sinatra),  2) James Last's lush arrangements,  and 3) The choice of songs.

 

One mystery is why George Walker failed to record again (this was to be his only recording on vinyl)

 

Released in Europe with a mundane crooner-like cover design,  the rare unique Canadian issue on the other hand features a curiously completely different front cover with a long-haired Walker (in a kilt) and guitar.

 

This Canadian version is also unique with a different track sequence......11 of the tracks are the same.....but "Sound Of Music" on the German LP is replaced here by "Et Maintenant" (a popular hit in Quebec by Les Classels)

 

** This copy is signed by George Walker on the back cover **

 

Tracks:

Who are we  (Listen:  )

There's a kind of hush

Danny boy

Plaisir d'amour

Games that people play

Et maintenant

Goin' out of my head

Alfie  (Listen: )

What now my love

Malaguena salerosa

Please come back

If you go away

 

 

 

Labels...NM

Vinyl (minimal light superficial scuffs & hairlines)....EX

Cover (Solid....Autographed back cover, no splits or cut-outs, light ringwear)...VG++

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