Every so often, an album cover attracts my attention, not for its visual appeal, but for its blandness. Dispite the simplicity of design, the recording reveals a treasure trove of hits from the 60's. Taking into consideration that a few of the tracks were hits in 1967, it would be quite safe to say that this record, "Hit-Guitar", was made around 1968. The sound is German. Close listening - such clean precise sounds that seem to be a well-known feature of German record engineering.
What kind of album is it? A collection of party medleys fuelled by wine and beer. But wait, it's about to become very strange. If wierd and unusual music is your thing, look no further. Track 5, the "Latin Party" brings instant madness into your living room.
The backing singers are one of the standout aspects of this album. Listen for the whispered "Jackson, Jackson, Jackson" on track 4. Also, listen for the interesting vocal effects mimicking brass instruments in "Immer Nur An Eine Denken" at the beginning of track 7.
Yet there is no information whatsoever about Karl-Heinz Kastel, the orchestra or the backing singers. Internet searches bare nothing at all. What information is available shows that at least three other albums have been produced featuring him, "Hit Guitar 2", "Hit Guitar 3" and "Guitar in Gold".
Super-Surprise! Grand merci!
ReplyDeleteI remember this very well, I was 7 or 8 and I use listen to this in the car my mom or dad would drive around and play the cassette. it was around 1983. their was another cool album, called "Switched on Guitar" by Ktel thanks
ReplyDeleteI am listening to a Polydor double LP "Guitar in Gold" with a LP by Karl-Heinz Kästel. Very cool easy-listening music!
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