Jackie Gleason - Night Winds (1956) Vinyl LP • Stella by Starlight, Romantic

Catalog Number: W-717

Record Grading: Very Good (VG), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, (front/back); areas of discoloration on back, especially near edges. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is mostly readable, with wear. Minor shelf-wear along bottom/top-edge. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots.Slight musty smell. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• When You're Away
• What Can I Say After I Say I'm Sorry
• Alone
• Love Letters In The Sand
• You Are Too Beautiful
• If I Should Lose You
• The Touch Of Your Lips
• Sleepy Time Gal
• Good Night, Sweet Nightingale
• Memories Of You
• Love Locked Out
• Are You Lonesome Tonight
• I Apologize
• Close As Pages In A Book
• Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
• A Thousand Goodnights

About The Record:

Night Winds, a mood music album by Jackie Gleason, features lush orchestral arrangements of romantic standards that exemplify his easy-listening style. The record includes evocative tracks like Love Letters in the Sand, Stella by Starlight, Black Coffee, and Body and Soul, designed to evoke a sense of nocturnal introspection and romance. Historically significant as one of over 20 albums Gleason produced between 1953 and 1969, it helped popularize space age pop and mood music, leveraging his fame as a television star to sell millions of records and influence the genre's development in the mid-20th century. The album achieved commercial success by reaching the top 10 on the Billboard charts, affirming Gleason's prowess beyond comedy into musical innovation. Its atmospheric soundscapes contributed to his enduring legacy in lounge and exotica music.