This is a clear vinyl LP pressing of Café New York: 38 Manhattan Memories by Various Artists. The 1950s were a time of cultural change, and the music of the decade both reflected these shifts and retained ties to traditional norms. Many pop artists of the era interpreted well-known standards with their own unique style or recorded soundtrack and movie-related songs, including Nat “King” Cole’s “Mona Lisa,” Frank Sinatra’s “Autumn in New York,” The Andrews Sisters’ “I Can Dream, Can’t I?,” Peggy Lee’s “Golden Earrings,” and the Chordettes’ “Mr. Sandman.” Early 1950s pop was still strongly influenced by jazz, swing, and big band, creating a sound that bridged tradition and innovation.

Label: Vinyl Passion

Release Year: 2025

Track List:

LP1

1. Autumn In New York - Frank Sinatra
2. It's Been A Long, Long Time - Bing Crosby
3. Mona Lisa - Nat King Cole
4. Lullaby Of Broadway - Doris Day
5. Rags To Riches - Tony Bennett
6. Somebody Loves Me - The Four Lads
7. I'm Making Believe - Ella Fitzgerald
8. Glow Worm - The Mills Brothers
9. That's Amore - Dean Martin
10. Lover Man - Billie Holiday
11. Blue Skies - Benny Goodman
12. Come Rain Or Come Shine - Margaret Whiting
13. You'll Never Know - Dick Haymes
14. Nature Boy - Sarah Vaughan
15. One For My Baby - Johnny Mercer
16. Golden Earrings - Peggy Lee
17. You Are Too Beautiful - Bob Eberly
18. Manhattan Serenade - Harry James

LP2

1. My Truly, Truly Fair - Guy Mitchell
2. Can Anyone Explain? - Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
3. All Of Me - Johnnie Ray
4. Address Unknown - The Ink Spots
5. Candy - Jo Stafford, Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers
6. Vaya Con Dios - Les Paul & Mary Ford
7. Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes - Perry Como
8. I Can Dream, Can't I? - The Andrews Sisters
9. Skyliner - Charlie Barnet
10. Dream - The Pied Pipers
11. Harbor Lights - The Platters
12. Cross Your Heart - Mel Torme
13. What A Difference A Day Makes - Dinah Washington
14. It's Just A Matter Of Time - Brook Benton
15. It's Magic - Gordon MacRae
16. Laura - Sammy Davis, Jr.
17. Half As Much - Rosemary Clooney
18. Melodie D'Amour - The Ames Brothers
19. (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - The King Cole Trio
20. You'll Never Walk Alone - Judy Garland