album · December 1, 1962
Around the World...with Santo & Johnny
Jasmine RecordsSee this day
rockrhythm and blues
The duo's 1962 album "Around the World...with Santo & Johnny" presented their signature steel guitar sound in a collection of standards and popular tunes. The album is notable for its minimalist arrangements, which foreground the unique sound of Johnny Farina's amplified steel guitar.
- The album was released on December 1, 1962, by Jasmine Records.
- It features instrumental interpretations of popular songs of the era.
- This was one of Santo & Johnny's final releases before their breakup.
Santo & Johnny were a doo-wop and rock and roll duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, best known for their 1959 instrumental hit "Sleep Walk." This 1962 release, "Around the World...with Santo & Johnny," arrived late in their short recording career, after their initial run of hits had faded.
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