Love Swings - Vinyl

Numbered Limited Edition LP from Mobile Fidelity Silver Label1961 Album of Standards Established Darin As A Sophisticated SingerConcept Effort Divided Into Halves That Explore the Emotional Gamut of Romance: One Side Upbeat, the Other HeartbreakingMastered on Mobile Fidelity's World-Renowned Mastering System and Pressed at RTI: Darin's Voice, Torrie Zito's Orchestral Arrangements Set Up Shop In Your Listening RoomBobby Darin didn't want to be simply known as the singer that scored the novelty hit ''Splish Splash.'' Determined to be recognized as a top-tier vocalist on par with the likes of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, the Bronx native set out to put an authoritative stamp on pop standards. And did just that with Love Swings. Divided into two conceptual halves, the 1961 masterpiece is the singer's defining statement, a splendidly effective and smartly performed record that addresses the wild emotional fluctuations associated with romance and finds Darin nailing every note.Mastered on Mobile Fidelity's world-renowned mastering system and pressed at RTI, Silver Label numbered limited edition LP presents Darin's buoyant album with all the brassiness, boldness, and lushness any fan of vocal pop music would ever want. His voice is transparent and immediate, the diversified instrumental arrangements are placed in sharp relief, the songs replete with airiness, warmth, and the sough-after breath of life. The sound is so good that this somewhat-forgotten LP should now finally gain the recognition it's long deserved.''Yes, love swings, but like a pendulum: back and forth,'' state the record's liner notes, explaining the concept behind a set that is split into two thematically connected halves. On the first side, Darin delves into the giddy feelings and incredible happiness associated with romance's first bloom. Infatuation, devotion, and gaiety take hold, Darin conveying every ounce of joy and pleasure tied to gliding, uptempo staples such as Rodgers and Hart's