Four Coins Shangri-La: The Singles & Albums Collection CD

The Four Coins - Shangri-La: The Singles & Albums Collection 1954-62 - The Four Coins were one of the many vocal groups to emerge onto the pop scene in the wake of the classic early doowop groups like the Ink Spots and Mills Brothers, following in the wake of the successful black doowop groups who came from the gospel scene. The white vocal groups often came from the barbershop tradition, with some coming from the Italian-American community - the Four Coins were slightly different, in that they were of Greek extraction, but shared the Mediterranean musical heritage. This 59-track 2-CD collection comprises A & B sides of their singles on the Epic, MGM and Jubilee labels, along with selected tracks from their albums "The Four Coins", "Four Coins In Shangri-La" and "Greek Songs". It features all their eight career hits including the No. 11 "Shangri-La", and the Top 30 entries "I Love You Madly", "Memories Of You", "My One Sin" and "The World Outside". They were a vocal group of the old school, rooted in the early '50s style, but they managed to keep their chart career going into the rock 'n' roll era to take advantage of the burgeoning album market. This selection of their work, including a significant proportion of their singles during these years, admirably showcases their easy-on-the-ear approach and immaculate harmonies. - It features all their eight career hits including the No. 11 "Shangri-La".

1. We'll Be Married in the Church in the Wildwood 2. Maybe 3. I Love You Madly 4. My Anxious Heart 5. Oh Mother Dear 6. That's the Way 7. Promises, Promises 8. Story Untold 9. Magnolia 10. The Song That Brought Us Together 11. Need You 12. Memories of You 13. Tear Down the Fence 14. The Song That God Sings 15. The Old Professor 16. Cherry Lips 17. All My Tomorrows 18. One Kiss (Is Worth a Thousand Words) 19. This I Offer You 20. Manhattan Serenade 21. Too Late 22. My Love Is a Little Kitten 23. Falling Star 24. Shangri-La 25. First in Line 26. My One Sin 27. This Life 28. Follow Your Heart 29. A Broken Promise 30. My Love Loves Me 31. Dream World 32. One Life, One Love 33. Wendy, Wendy 34. The World Outside 35. Roselle 36. My First Love 37. One Love, One Heart 38. Serenade of the Bells 39. Buon Natale Means (Merry Christmas to You) 40. You're Breaking My Heart 41. Pledging My Love 42. I Want a Little Girl 43. The Miracle of St. Marie 44. Come a Little Bit Closer 45. Windows of Heaven 46. Rio Rita 47. Lovers' Island 48. Never on Sunday (Ta Paidia Tou Peiraia) 49. The Girl I Want 50. In My Never Never Land 51. Rikoko 52. True True Love 53. There's Only One for Me 54. Oh Mustapha 55. Our Song of Love 56. Carnation in Your Hair 57. Dance My Darling 58. Sum Yo Ti Sa 59. In Saloniki