Gruesome Twosome: Generic Perky Chorus Edition
Francis Lai: “The Bobo”
LP: The Bobo Soundtrack, 1967
Neal Hefti: “Waltz for Jeannie”
LP: Harlow Soundtrack, 1965
Today’s selections spotlight that ’60s soundtrack staple, the Generic Perky Chorus. Many soundtrack albums of that era substitute a film’s actual soundtrack music with more palatable fare — and that includes vocal numbers sporting the inevitable Generic Perky Chorus. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! As a matter of fact, Lai’s swingy Bossa and Hefti’s lilting waltz add up to a delectably chichi duo. Thanks to Jonny for the Lai.
