This 1952 album by Jackie Gleason brought a distinctive blend of jazz and Latin rhythms to a mainstream audience, solidifying his reputation as a master of mood music.
- "Music for Lovers Only" was Jackie Gleason's first album for Capitol Records.
- The album was a commercial success, spending 107 weeks on the Billboard charts and reaching number 2.
- The album's romantic and mellow style made it a staple for easy listening and dinner music throughout the 1950s.
Jackie Gleason was an American conductor, composer, and actor, known for his distinctive blend of jazz and Latin rhythms. In 1952, he released "Music for Lovers Only," an album that would become a landmark in his career.
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Velvet Brass1957
Lover's Rhapsody1953
Riff Jazz1958
The Torch With the Blue Flame1959
And Awaaay We Go!1954
Tawny1953
Today's Romantic Hits - For Lovers Only1963
Music for the Love Hours1957
Music to Make You Misty1953
To a Sleeping Beauty1957
Jackie Gleason Presents His Original Music for "Gigot"1962
Silk 'n' Brass1966