Uploaded October 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
History of Sound Recording ♪♪♪ Year = 1902
By 1902, successful molding processes for cylinder recordings were developed.
The speed at which the disks were rotated was eventually standardized at 78 rpm.
JUAN DEL ORO
Not much is known about this bandleader. It is assumed he was Brazilian and according to some, his orchestra consisted of 96 (!?) musicians. That might be a bit exagerrated (though the total orchestral sound is definitely of a high quality.)
The "Orchestra del Oro" only recorded for "Sonodor", a record label that existed for a short time only.
Hence, there are just a couple of albums that were recorded.
As far as the quality issue is concerned : the fact that the name of Don Costa is linked to this orchestra (arrangements/production) takes away any doubt regarding the care and attention that was taken when the recordings were made.
DANSERO
Song written and originally performed by Richard Hayman, an American arranger, harmonica player and conductor.
The song was released as the "B" side of "Ruby" - a recording that went straight to the top of the charts in the early 1950s.
Many critics say that the fact that "Dansero" was on the same 78 or 45rpm single, explains why the Hayman record became such a big selling hit, not only in the US, but worldwide.
MHO
Oh yes, the "hand" of top arranger Don Costa can clearly be found in this superb arrangement of the Hayman "classic" "Dansero".
In mho, I think this belongs in the top five of "best recordings ever" of the song (instrumental versions only that is :)
I remember hearing the song for the first time sung by Doris Day and I also remember that I was "blown away" by the melody and the gentle latin rhythm.
And that ...... is exactly what we can hear when listening to this post = a great melody floating on a gentle latin rhythm !
Enjoy.
History of Sound Recording ♪♪♪ Year = 1902
By 1902, successful molding processes for cylinder recordings were developed.
The speed at which the disks were rotated was eventually standardized at 78 rpm.
JUAN DEL ORO
Not much is known about this bandleader. It is assumed he was Brazilian and according to some, his orchestra consisted of 96 (!?) musicians. That might be a bit exagerrated (though the total orchestral sound is definitely of a high quality.)
The "Orchestra del Oro" only recorded for "Sonodor", a record label that existed for a short time only.
Hence, there are just a couple of albums that were recorded.
As far as the quality issue is concerned : the fact that the name of Don Costa is linked to this orchestra (arrangements/production) takes away any doubt regarding the care and attention that was taken when the recordings were made.
DANSERO
Song written and originally performed by Richard Hayman, an American arranger, harmonica player and conductor.
The song was released as the "B" side of "Ruby" - a recording that went straight to the top of the charts in the early 1950s.
Many critics say that the fact that "Dansero" was on the same 78 or 45rpm single, explains why the Hayman record became such a big selling hit, not only in the US, but worldwide.
MHO
Oh yes, the "hand" of top arranger Don Costa can clearly be found in this superb arrangement of the Hayman "classic" "Dansero".
In mho, I think this belongs in the top five of "best recordings ever" of the song (instrumental versions only that is :)
I remember hearing the song for the first time sung by Doris Day and I also remember that I was "blown away" by the melody and the gentle latin rhythm.
And that ...... is exactly what we can hear when listening to this post = a great melody floating on a gentle latin rhythm !
Enjoy.
