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	Theodore Bikel Songs of Russia Old & New/Songs of a Russian Gypsy Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Theodore Bikel had already recorded several albums for Elektra when he made Songs of a Russian Gypsy, but were those records anywhere as successful as this one? Nyet! In fact, not only did Songs far outsell any previous El... more » « less
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All Artists: Theodore Bikel
Title: Songs of Russia Old & New/Songs of a Russian Gypsy
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Collectors Choice
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 2/21/2006
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop
Styles: Traditional Folk, Jewish & Yiddish, Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Israel
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 617742062823, 603497146468

Synopsis

Album Description

Theodore Bikel had already recorded several albums for Elektra when he made Songs of a Russian Gypsy, but were those records anywhere as successful as this one? Nyet! In fact, not only did Songs far outsell any previous Elektra release by any artist, but it was also such a hit that the label rushed to record a sequel, Songs of Russia Old & New, that weve combined with its predecessor to form a great, Russian-themed twofer! Bikel himself in the notes says that to this day he gets mail about these two albums, so were expecting a big response to this Collectors Choice Music exclusive.

CD Reviews

A Great Double Album From Theodore Bikel

jr_Tech | Portland OR. area | 04/14/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have owned the LP of "Songs of a Russian Gypsy" since the early 60's, and it has always been a favorite. This record was a "breakthrough hit" for Elektra records in the early days (See "Follow The Music" by Jac Holzman and Gavan Daws).

"Songs of a Russian Gypsy" was re-issued as a CD by Bainbridge Records, in the 90's, but in limited numbers. When the supply dried up, only an uncertain "used" market remained, with prices quite variable. (see my review of the used CD).

This re-issue also includes another Bikel favorite, "Songs of Russia Old and New". Hopefully, more early Electra Albums will surface through the efforts of Collectors Choice Music!"

Introduction to Russian 101

R. Overall | 02/09/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Growing up post-WWII, and in college and the military during the Cold War, I wanted to understand my "enemy", a the military demands. This album was part of my learning, and is just good music. Many pop and rockers will not be interested: their loss. Bikel took folk singing a step further, and even not understanding all the words (I took Russian in college), it has a good intro to the Russian "soul", from Ivan the Terrible to Putin."

Echoes from childhood

Jonathan Panek | Boston, MA | 01/28/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I grew up with these albums in vinyl. It was wonderful to re-discover them again in CD format, and be able to add them to my collection as an adult. Theodore Bikel is a wonderful curator and transmitter of these lively folk songs."