Friday, March 6, 2009

The Yama Yama Man

Artist: The Yama Yama Man
LP: Fabulous Harmonica Played By The Yama Yama Man
Song: "Samson and Delilah"
[ listen ]

I've never seen an Asian man with such a big... harmonica. Here are notes from the back of the LP that delineate the high standards guaranteed by Riviera Records:

RECORDS DESIGNED FOR YOUR LISTENING PLEASURE

In order to meet the demands of the public for the best
in music at a popular price, RIVIERA has succeeded in bringing
to you a superb and timeless album of fascinating music
.

A Full Frequency Stereo High Fidelity recording is offered.
The reproduction is of the ultimate in Stereo Hi-Fidelity, using
only the finest equipment; RCA Telefunken Altec and Electro-
Voice microphones, recorded on a three-track Ampex tape
recorder, thereby reproducing the finest in true tonal sound
.

In order to insure the very finest high quality reproduction,
the tapes are mastered by a Westrex Feedback cutter
with heated stylus on a Scully lathe. The Frequency
response is from 20 to 20,000 cycles per second
.

RIVIERA will continue to bring you the finest reproductions
of the most refreshing music; the latest in hit tunes and
the greatest variety is planned for your listening pleasure
.

We invite you to enjoy Music at its finest.

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