This 1953 Capitol Records release finds Gleason in his element, offering a collection of popular tunes with his signature orchestral polish. It hit the top of the Billboard album chart and stayed there for 37 weeks.
- The album reached number one on Billboard's top LPs chart and remained there for 37 weeks, a record at the time.
- The album was recorded at Capitol Studios in New York City.
- This was Gleason's first album to reach number one on the Billboard charts.
Jackie Gleason was an American conductor, composer, and actor, known for his lush, orchestral arrangements of popular standards. At the time of this 1953 release, Gleason was already a household name thanks to his popular television show.
Tracklist
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