LF: Contact for Nelson Riddle Experts

[JSngry]

I recently came across this album on Capitol by Lucho Gatica called Lara by Lucho. It's a gorgeous album of boleros, and more than a few of the arrangements sound more than a little like the work of Nelson Riddle (and better than usual Riddle at that). I see no arranging credits on the cover, and the album sounds as if more than one arranger was involved.

I have found mention of Riddle & Latica collaborating on some english-language cuts, but these are, obviously, todo en Espanol.

Does anybody know of a good Nelson Riddle board, or group, or anything/anyplace where an expert could give a definitive answer on whether or not Riddle's work is or is not heard on this album?

As always, thanks in advance.

[Chuck Nessa]

I have found mention of Riddle & Latica collaborating on some english-language cuts, but these are, obviously, todo en Espanol.

Maybe the vocals were dubbed in both languages.

[JSngry]

Nah, the English titles I've seen mentioned are American songs. This album is all compositions by Augustin Lara. Well known to the target audience, but certainly not American standards, semi, or otherwise.

[ghost of miles]

Jim, I'll post your query to the Yahoo Songbirds list and see if anybody there either knows the answer or knows of a good Riddle expert to contact.

[JSngry]

Gracias beaucoup!

[jtaylor]

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Edited June 22, 2009 by jtaylor