In 1952. Liberace brought his concert-honed sense of showmanship to theemerging world of television. Almost overnight, the Milwaukee-born pianist became a national phenomenon, sustaining his popularity as a TV star for years to come. Syndicated across the country, the "Liberace Show" proved to be a ground? breaking TV musical series. For decades.tapes of these historic programs have been in storage, unseen and unheard. Now the Liberace foundation for the Performing and Creative Arts is releasing a series of audio highlights of the "Liberace Show" for the first time. These performances capture Liberace's charm and virtuosity in perhaps their finest recorded moments. Backed by an 18-piece orchestra led by his brother George, he masterfully glides through a repertoire that mixes many diverse tunes and melodies. Beyond the musical performances themselves, Liberace- The Golden Age Of Television Series, offers a sampling of Liberace's warm, intimate way with his television audience. His introductions and between-song comments that are included on this album provide insights into his unique rapport with his fans. Whether he's sliding into a humorous number or paying tribute to his musical heroes, Liberace's crowd-pleasing touch comes through. Since his passing in 1987, Liberace has left behind a legacy of entertainmentfew will ever fill. A missing chapter in his legendary story has been restored with the release of this series. Liberace- The Golden. Age Of Television is a rare glimpse of a one-of-a-kind talent at a truly historic moment.
Title: Golden Age Of Televison: Vol5
Format: CD
Release Date: 09 Apr 2013
Artist: Liberace
Sku: 2238973
Catalogue No: 1007LIB
Category: Easy Listening
DISC 1
1 Camptown Races
2 Beautiful Ohio
3 Manhattan Serenade
4 Bicycle Built 4-2/Band Played
5 Chinatown
6 Coming Around the Mountain
7 New Orleans Medley
8 Take Me Out to the Ball Game
9 Sidewalks of NY
10 Shade of the Old Apple Tree
11 Shine on Harvest Moon
12 Autumn Nocturne
13 New York Medley
14 Turkey in the Straw
15 Stars and Stripes Forever