Friday, September 13, 2013

Record #0495: Mona Lisa / Heavenly – CONWAY TWITTY

MGM K12804 (original) USA, Jul. 1959
Words & Music bySide ARay Evans, Jay Livingston; Side B – Jack Nance, Conway Twitty
Musicians: Conway Twitty (lead vocals), Al Bruno (guitar), Ray Edenton (guitar), Harold Bradley (bass guitar), Lightnin' Chance (bass), Jack Nance (drums), Floyd Cramer (piano), unknown chorus
Recording sessions: Produced by Jim Vienneau at Bradley Studios, Nashville, TN, Side A - Feb. 18; Side B - Mar. 23, 1959
Highest chart positions:  US #29, UK #5

Here's one from Twitty's rock'n'roll years. A nice piece where he was backed by a set of very solid musicians.

List price:  Very Good+ is $12.50, Near Mint is $25

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