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Al Caiola was one of America’s most accomplished instrumental guitarists, renowned for his clean tone, melodic style and numerous soundtrack and television theme recordings. The Best Of Al Caiola Volume 2 brings together a selection of his most popular performances, featuring interpretations of film themes, international standards and easy-listening favourites. His sophisticated guitar work made him a staple of the instrumental pop market throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

This compilation showcases Caiola’s ability to blend jazz, pop, country and orchestral influences into accessible instrumental arrangements. Highlights include “Theme From A Summer Place,” “Strangers In The Night,” “The Shadow Of Your Smile” and his famous rendition of “The Third Man Theme.”

Genre

Easy Listening, Instrumental Pop, Guitar, Lounge

Track Listing

Side One

1. Manha De Carnaval
2. Around The World In Eighty Days
3. The Shadow Of Your Smile
4. Calcutta
5. Theme From A Summer Place
6. A Man And A Woman

Side Two

1. Strangers In The Night
2. I Walk The Line
3. This Is My Song
4. The Third Man Theme
5. Misty
6. Big Guitar