Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra

Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra

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Following in the footsteps of his father, who led an amateur band, Nelson Riddle studied piano and trombone before joining Charlie Spivak's orchestra on graduating. He went on to play with Bob Crosby's and Tommy Dorsey's orchestras, who commissioned arrangements from him as a bonus. At the end of the Second World War, he was asked to write arrangements for Nat "King" Cole, with whom he collaborated for over 10 years and on more than 15 albums for the Capitol label. On the same label, he later recorded under his own name, but is best known as one of the most prolific arrangers and composers of the '50s, also working for radio, television and film. He accompanied many singers, including Dean Martin, Peggy Lee and Frank Sinatra. He also composed pieces for television, including the soundtrack for the series The Untouchables, and directed the music for Batman in the 60s. After a prolonged absence in the 70s, he again wrote arrangements for several Linda Ronstadt albums, shortly before her death in the mid-80s.

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09
The Defenders Theme
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
02:49
Composers: Leonard Rosenman
01
Shangri-La
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
02:05
Writer: Malneck - Maxwell - Sigman
08
C'est Magnifique
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
02:32
Writer: Cole Porter / Composers: Cole Porter
06
Lamento
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
03:00
Composers: Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vinícius de Moraes
11
Ramblin' Rose
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
02:37
Writer: J Sherman - N. Sherman
13
But Not For Me
Ella Fitzgerald
Essential Ella
02:05
Writer: Ira Gershwin - George Gershwin / Composers: Ira Gershwin - George Gershwin
09
Charade
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Deep In the World of Soundtracks
02:47
11
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
02:30
Composers: Harry Noble
04
Theme From "Ben Casey"
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
01:44
Composers: David Raksin
20
I Wish You Love
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Classy Hotel - Jazz & Instrumentals
02:16
Writer: Beach - Trenet / Composers: Beach - Trenet
06
Mona Lisa
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
03:02
Writer: Evans - Livingston
14
Por Toda Minha Vida
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Verve Jazz Masters 13: Antonio Carlos Jobim
02:06
Writer: Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vinícius de Moraes / Composers: Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vinícius de Moraes
08
C'est Magnifique (1996 Digital Remaster / Instrumental)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Ultra-Lounge: A Bachelor In Paris
02:32
Writer: Cole Porter / Composers: Cole Porter
18
Java
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Easy Moods
02:25
03
Sao Paulo
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
04:01
Composers: Nelson Riddle
08
A Night of Love
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
02:48
Composers: Franz Grothe
07
The Untouchables (Remastered)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Ultra-Lounge / The Crime Scene - Volume Seven
02:19
Composers: Nelson Riddle
08
Naomi
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
03:18
Composers: Nelson Riddle
09
For All We Know
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
02:56
Writer: J. Fred Coots - Sam M. Lewis / Composers: J. Fred Coots - Sam M. Lewis
07
I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
02:56
Composers: Fred E. Ahlert - Roy Turk
01
Ballad Of Jed Clampett
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
02:14
Composers: Paul Henning
02
March Of The Swiss Soldiers
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwin Song Book
02:02
Writer: Ira Gershwin / Composers: George Gershwin
03
You And The Night And The Music
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
The Capitol Years
03:35
Writer: Arthur Schwartz - Howard Dietz / Composers: Arthur Schwartz - Howard Dietz
04
Romantic Places
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
03:26
Composers: Willi Fruth
17
Am I Blue?
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
The Capitol Years
03:06
Composers: Harry Akst - Grant Clarke

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Albums
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01-02-2011
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
01
El Dorado
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:25
02
La Mariposa (The Butterfly)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:01
03
Dos Espuelas (Two Spurs)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:22
04
Free Frijoles
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:59
05
Hasta Luego
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
04:07
06
Shoot Out
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
03:20
07
La Noche Y Las Estrellas (The Night And The Stars)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
El Dorado (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
02:34
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Changing Colors
Edel Germany GmbH
07-06-2004
Changing Colors
01
My Life
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
02:08
Composers: Claus Ogerman
02
My Sweet Lord
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
02:53
Composers: George Harrison
03
Sao Paulo
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
04:01
Composers: Nelson Riddle
04
Close to You
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
03:47
Composers: Hal David - Burt Bacharach
05
My One and Only Love
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
03:07
Composers: Guy B. Wood - Robert Mellin
06
Lamento
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
03:00
Composers: Antonio Carlos Jobim - Vinícius de Moraes
07
When the World Was Young
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Changing Colors
03:30
Composers: Angele Vannier - Philippe Gerard - Johnny Mercer
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Communication
Edel Germany GmbH
07-06-2004
Communication
01
It's Your Turn
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
03:13
Composers: Heinz Kiessling
02
Uptown Dance
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
03:38
Composers: Claus Ogerman
03
Time and Space
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
02:07
Composers: Erwin Lehn
04
Romantic Places
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
03:26
Composers: Willi Fruth
05
Volcano's Daughter
Nelson Riddle
Communication
03:14
Composers: Rolf-Hans Müller
06
Rachel
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
02:50
Composers: Horst Jankowski
07
Born Happy
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Communication
03:43
Composers: Frank Pleyer
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Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
℗ 1996 Curb Records, Inc.
15-10-1996
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
01
Lisbon Antiqua
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
02:35
Composers: Jose Galhardo - Amadeu do Vale - Raúl Portela
02
Route 66 Theme
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
02:11
Composers: Nelson Riddle
03
Charade
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
02:50
Composers: Henry Mancini - Johnny Mercer
04
Mona Lisa
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
03:06
Composers: Jay Livingston - Raymond Evans
05
Shangri-La
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
02:08
Composers: Matt Malneck - Robert Maxwell - Carl Sigman
06
Ramblin' Rose
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
02:40
Composers: Joe Sherman - Noel Sherman
07
Java
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Best Of Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
02:28
Composers: Freddy Friday - Marilyn Schack - Allen Toussaint - Flvin Tyler
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Blue Skies
℗ 1985 Decca Music Group Limited
01-01-1985
Blue Skies
01
Berlin: Blue Skies
Kiri Te Kanawa
Blue Skies
03:22
Composers: Irving Berlin
02
Weill: Speak Low
Kiri Te Kanawa
Blue Skies
04:36
Writer: Ogden Nash - S.J. Perelman / Composers: Kurt Weill
03
Rodgers: It might as well be spring
Kiri Te Kanawa
Blue Skies
04:35
Writer: Oscar Hammerstein II / Composers: Richard Rodgers
04
Heusen: Here's That Rainy Day
Kiri Te Kanawa
Blue Skies
04:48
Writer: Johnny Burke / Composers: Jimmy van Heusen
05
Rodgers: I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Kiri Te Kanawa
Blue Skies
02:53
Writer: Lorenz Hart / Composers: Richard Rodgers
06
Kern: Yesterdays
Kiri Te Kanawa
Blue Skies
04:55
Writer: Otto Harbach / Composers: Jerome Kern
07
Porter: So in love [Kiss me Kate]
Kiri Te Kanawa
Blue Skies
06:11
Writer: Cole Porter / Composers: Cole Porter
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An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
℗ 1965 Reprise Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
01-01-1965
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
01
Straighten up and Fly Right
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
02:44
Writer: Cole - Mills
02
Too Young
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
02:56
Writer: Dee - Lippman
03
It's Only a Paper Moon
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
03:01
Writer: Arlen - Harberg - Rose
04
Nature Boy
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
02:40
Writer: Eden Ahbez
05
Walkin' My Baby Back Home
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
02:38
Writer: Ahlert - Turk
06
Mona Lisa
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
03:02
Writer: Evans - Livingston
07
Night Lights
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole
02:36
Writer: CANN - Gallop
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White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
℗ 1964 Reprise Records marketed by Rhino Entertainment Group, a Warner Music Group Company
01-01-1964
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
01
Shangri-La
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
02:05
Writer: Malneck - Maxwell - Sigman
02
Charade
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
02:47
Writer: Johnny Mercer - Mancini
03
White on White
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
01:58
Writer: Crane - Ross
04
Hello Dolly
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
01:44
Writer: Jerry Herman
05
The Shelter of Your Arms
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
02:50
Writer: Jerry Samuels
06
My True Carrie Love
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
02:32
Writer: Frances Romero
07
Java
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
White On White And The Other Hits Of 64
02:25
Writer: FRIDAY - Toussaint - Tyler
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Paris When It Sizzles
℗ 1964 Reprise Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
01-01-1964
Paris When It Sizzles
01
Main Title and Theme: Gabrielle
Nelson Riddle
Paris When It Sizzles
02:52
Writer: Riddle
02
Gabrielle
Nelson Riddle
Paris When It Sizzles
02:46
Writer: Riddle
03
Tango De Paris
Nelson Riddle
Paris When It Sizzles
02:01
Writer: Riddle
04
French Bubble Bath
Nelson Riddle
Paris When It Sizzles
01:40
Writer: Riddle
05
Saccharine Strings
Nelson Riddle
Paris When It Sizzles
02:34
Writer: Riddle
06
Brandy Glow
Nelson Riddle
Paris When It Sizzles
02:27
Writer: Riddle
07
Good Night, Gabrielle
Nelson Riddle
Paris When It Sizzles
02:54
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Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
℗ 1964 Reprise Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
01-01-1964
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
01
Charade
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
02:47
Writer: Johnny Mercer - Mancini
02
Theme from Stowaway in the Sky
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
02:55
03
Theme from Taras Bulba (The Wishing Star)
Nelson Riddle
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
02:18
Writer: David - Waxman
04
Love Song from Mutiny on the Bounty -"Follow Me"
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
02:33
05
Sawdust and Spangles and Dreams (From Billy Rose's "Jumbo")
Nelson Riddle
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
02:24
06
It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
02:10
Writer: David - Gold
07
Little Girl Blue
Nelson Riddle
Interprets Great Music, Great Films, Great Sounds
03:04
Writer: Hart - Richard Rodgers
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More Hit TV Themes
℗ 1963 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1963
More Hit TV Themes
01
Ballad Of Jed Clampett
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
02:14
Composers: Paul Henning
02
Bonanza Theme
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
02:08
Composers: Jerry Livingston - Raymond Evans
03
Moon River
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
02:24
Composers: Henry Mancini - Johnny Mercer
04
Stoney Burke Theme
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
02:16
Composers: Dominic Frontiere
05
McHale's Navy March
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
01:55
Composers: Axel Stordahl
06
Dickens And Fenster March
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
02:03
Composers: Irving Szathmary
07
Supercar
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
More Hit TV Themes
02:09
Composers: Barry Gray
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Route 66 And Other TV Themes
This Compilation ℗ 1962 Capitol Records, LLC
01-03-1962
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
01
The Theme From Route 66
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
02:10
Composers: Nelson Riddle
02
The Alvin Show Theme
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
02:24
Composers: Ross Bagdasarian
03
The Andy Griffith Theme
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
02:18
Composers: Herb Spencer - Earle Hagen
04
Theme From "Ben Casey"
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
01:44
Composers: David Raksin
05
My Three Sons
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
02:22
Composers: Frank Devol
06
The Untouchables
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
02:16
Composers: Nelson Riddle
07
Naked City Theme
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Route 66 And Other TV Themes
02:11
Composers: Billy May
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Come Blow Your Horn
℗ 1962 Reprise Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
01-01-1962
Come Blow Your Horn
01
Main Title: Come Blow Your Horn
Nelson Riddle
Come Blow Your Horn
02:18
Writer: Cahn - Van Heusen
02
A Home in Yonkers
Nelson Riddle
Come Blow Your Horn
04:42
Writer: Riddle
03
Weekend in the Snow: A Portrait of Papa Come Blow Your Horn
Nelson Riddle
Come Blow Your Horn
03:33
04
A Portrait of Papa
Nelson Riddle
Come Blow Your Horn
02:41
Writer: Riddle
05
The Naughty Mrs. Eckman
Nelson Riddle
Come Blow Your Horn
03:49
Writer: Riddle
06
Come Blow Your Horn
Nelson Riddle
Come Blow Your Horn
02:49
Writer: Cahn - Van Heusen
07
Connie's Theme
Nelson Riddle
Come Blow Your Horn
02:55
Writer: Dorcas Cochran - Nelson Riddle
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Love Tide
℗ 1961 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1961
Love Tide
01
Bali Ha'i
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
03:17
Composers: Richard Rodgers - Oscar Hammerstein II
02
Ill Wind
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
02:57
Composers: Ted Koehler - Harold Arlen
03
East Of The Sun
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
02:16
Composers: Brooks Bowman
04
Till The End Of Time
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
02:30
Composers: Buddy Kaye - Ted Mossman
05
Caravan
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
02:39
Composers: Duke Ellington - Irving Mills - Juan Tizol
06
Sweet Leilani
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
03:10
Composers: Harry Owens
07
Take Me In Your Arms
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Love Tide
03:10
Composers: Alfred Markus - Fritz Rotter - Mitchell Parish
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Can Can
℗ 1960 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1960
Can Can
01
It's All Right With Me
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
02:37
Writer: Cole Porter / Composers: Cole Porter
02
Allez-Vous-En, Go Away
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
03:15
Composers: Cole Porter
03
You Do Something To Me
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
02:15
Writer: Cole Porter / Composers: Cole Porter
04
Maidens Typical Of France
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
02:31
Composers: Cole Porter
05
Let's Do It (Let's Fall In Love)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
02:49
Composers: Cole Porter
06
Just One Of Those Things
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
02:29
Writer: Cole Porter / Composers: Cole Porter
07
I Love Paris
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Can Can
02:30
Writer: Cole Porter / Composers: Cole Porter
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C'Mon...Get Happy
℗ 1958 Capitol Records, LLC
01-01-1958
C'Mon...Get Happy
01
Jeannine, I Dream Of Lilac Time
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
02:17
Writer: Nathaniel Shilkret - L. Wolfe Gilbert / Composers: Nathaniel Shilkret - L. Wolfe Gilbert
02
Without A Song
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
04:43
Writer: William Rose - Edward Eliscu - Vincent Youmans / Composers: William Rose - Edward Eliscu - Vincent Youmans
03
September In The Rain
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
03:38
Writer: Al Dubin / Composers: Harry Warren
04
S'Posin'
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
02:45
Writer: Andy Razaf / Composers: Paul Denniker
05
Am I Blue?
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
03:06
Composers: Harry Akst - Grant Clarke
06
Rain
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
02:28
Writer: Eugene Ford / Composers: Eugene Ford
07
I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
C'Mon...Get Happy
02:56
Composers: Fred E. Ahlert - Roy Turk
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