Great Novelty Records

[Archaic Torso of Apollo]

Who was it who said the following?

I decided to expand the remit of this thread without telling anyone. It should now be called "Great Novelty or Party Records."

[Iota]

I had no idea this album existed until today:



Yes, none other than the great songstress of the avant-garde Cathy Berberian, singing the Beatles. This is an entire album. At first listen, these covers sound hilariously wrongheaded. But I could see this being a great party record. Here's a sample:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgxCwdvUt74&list=PLgDsV9tDImDN6Z1YPZlQxWBDFsh05dlbm&index=4

It surprises me that there's a spot in the universe where somebody thought this was a good idea.

[geralmar]

1982

For me, the L.P. supersedes its parody intent and is my preferred version of ABBA's "Take a Chance On Me".   Also an excellent cover of "Bette Davis Eyes".

[geralmar]

1964

Album received much critical abuse when issued; but I demur.  Literally the only Beatles album I own.