Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra Vinyl Records

Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra was a band formed in 1946 by American composer, arranger, and conductor Nelson Riddle. The orchestra was one of the most prolific and influential big bands of the 20th century, playing a crucial role in the development of popular music.

Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra was known for their lush, lush arrangements, which often included string and brass sections. They recorded a number of classic albums and singles, including 1953's "Route 66 Theme" and the soundtrack to the classic film "The Great Gatsby." Other notable albums included "The Nelson Riddle Sound" (1956), "The Nelson Riddle Songbook" (1957) and "The Many Moods of Nelson Riddle" (1959).

The band had a number of hit singles, including "Lisbon Antigua," "I've Got You Under My Skin," "Nature Boy," and "Night and Day." The song "Lisbon Antigua" was the band's biggest hit, reaching number one on the Billboard charts in 1956.

An interesting fact about Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra is that they provided the musical score for the popular television show The Untouchables, which aired from 1959 to 1963. The theme song for the show was composed by Riddle and became a hit single.