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Audio CD (15 Nov 1999)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Virgin/EMI
ASIN: B00002R0M6

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,569 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Disc: 1
1. Nat'King'Cole - Let's face the music and dance
2. Dean Martin - That's Amore
3. Nancy Sinatra & Frank Sinatra - Somethin' stupid
4. Matt Monro - From Russia with love
5. Bobby Darin - Mack the knife
6. Andy Williams - Can't get used to losing you
7. Dionne Warwick - Do you know the way to San Jose
8. Glen Campbell - Wichita lineman
9. Aretha Franklin - I say a little prayer
10. The Walker Brothers - Make it easy on yourself
See all 28 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Dean Martin - Voltare
2. Jose Feliciano - Light my fire
3. Al Martino - Spanish eyes
4. Matt Monro - Born free
5. Nancy Sinatra - You only live twice
6. Shirley Bassey - Something
7. Andy Williams - Music to watch girls by
8. John Barry - James Bond theme
9. Johnny Mann Singers - Up up and away
10. Alma Cogan - Mambo italiano
See all 26 tracks on this disc

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Amazon.co.uk Review

At the end of the century, as growing legions of young people traded in their pint glasses in favour of martinis and manhattans, record companies competed to release the perfect cocktail party soundtrack. Following the massive success of the lackluster Music To Watch Girls By, it fell to The Best "Kings & Queens Of Cool" Album In The World...Ever! to provide a truly exceptional overview of the whole "easy listening" vibe. 54 tracks spread across two CDs, Kings & Queens Of Cool manages to avoid filler, with the likes of Dean Martin, Nat "King" Cole, Andy Williams, Tom Jones and Nancy Sinatra all providing a number of classic tracks. Even Nancy's dad, Frank, appears with his daughter for a duet on "Somethin' Stupid", although this is the only track to feature the former leader of the Rat Pack. Still, though, as a taster for the cocktail set, this compilation is one of the best you'll find. --Ted Kord

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4.0 out of 5 stars A really "feel good" album, 6 Nov 2000

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Excellent album for house parties, which will appeal to any age group. Put it on at your party and listen to everybody singing along - they'll know every track! Some 'odd choices' (e.g. Glen Campbell, Scott Walker) which detract from the "swing" feel, but you can always skip over these. A really "feel good" album, which your friends will want to borrow for their parties. Do them a favour and buy it for them for Christmas.

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5.0 out of 5 stars As the title says, the kings & queens of cool, 28 Feb 2000

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Somehow a lot of the 60's, cocktail-lounge, exotica revival has focused on bizarre stereophonic effects records, not what was really being played on the radio in the 60's by stations who weren't playing rock. And the swing revival was a lot of nouveau swing stuff that was watered down compared to the real thing. Now comes this great compilation -- which cuts a slice of (largely 60's) nostalgia/pop/easy listening that is so very corny it really is the ultimate of cool. Somehow, other nostalgic looks at this era have missed these songs (at least in my collection!). The compilers really did a brilliant job of picking the best of the lot -- there was a lot of pretty awful stuff done by many these same artists at this time. Had they been 10% less selective, this album would be unlistenable, but they got it just right! Buy it, put it on, chill out.

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4.0 out of 5 stars easy listening made.... easy!, 29 Dec 1999

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first the not so good news;- no Ella Fitzgerald, no Frank Sinatra (except one duet), a mild obsession with James Bond themes and some slightly strange selections (Gene Kelly, Judy Garland etc.) which don't necessarily sit comfortably with the feel of the other selections. Luckily, the good news is overwhelming;- Nat Cole, Dean Martin, Julie London, Doris Day etc., etc., singing their best known tunes as only they knew how. If you appreciate these artists and their craft, this is a CD you won't stop listening to in a hurry. Excellent.

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3.0 out of 5 stars fair stuff for the lounge
This is a worthwhile collection if you're British, I guess. But outside the Isles, who wants the Matt Monro version of "Strangers in the night"? Read more

Published on 10 May 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, just too cool
The sort of music to chill out to on a Sunday morning whilst casting a glance over the Sunday papers. Read more

Published on 21 Dec 1999 by sean000@hotmail.com

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