Ray Conniff Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More... - AllMusic
This was Conniff’s commercial peak. He began releasing albums specifically focused on current pop hits, making his versions often as famous as the originals. He also began recording albums where the chorus actually sang lyrics, applying his rhythmic arranging style to vocal standards. ray conniff discograf%C3%ADa
(1960): Included classics like "Besame Mucho" and "Stranger in Paradise." Ray Conniff Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More
Conniff's breakthrough came in 1956 with the release of "S'wonderful," a song that showcased his signature sound: a blend of jazz, pop, and classical elements, with sweeping orchestral arrangements and a distinctive "aa-ah-ah" backing vocal style, which became a hallmark of his music. The song was a huge success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard charts. He also began recording albums where the chorus
Before Conniff, vocal groups usually sang lyrics. Conniff pioneered the idea of a choir singing rhythmic syllables to support pop melodies. This became his trademark.
His biggest hit and only Grammy winner. The title track, based on "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago , reached the US Top 10.
: A collection of Latin standards including "Besame Mucho" and "Perfidia".