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Moon Over Moscow: Exciting and Soulful Instrumentals of Russian Popular Hits

Charles Shirley and His Ensemble
Moon Over Moscow: Exciting and Soulful Instrumentals of Russian Popular Hits American conductor-arranger Charles E. Shirley leads an ensemble of eight musicians in the playing of instrumental versions of 12 Russian popular songs (shansons). Among the more recognizable melodies featured in this album are “Midnight in Moscow” (also known as “Moscow Nights”) and Lev Knipper’s “Meadowland”’ (better known to Russians as “Polyushko-Polye”), a song about peasants leaving their homes in the collective farms to join the Red Army. Liner notes include brief information on the songs and performers with a list of Monitor releases that feature vocal versions of the songs on this album.

Track Listing

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Night Trolley Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 03:02  
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Meadowland Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:41  
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Song of a Friend Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:10  
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Far Away Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:35  
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Midnight in Moscow (Moscow Nights) Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:41  
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Hi-Li-Li Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:55  
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The Light Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:15  
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Dark Night Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:39  
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The Volga Flows Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 03:13  
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Roads Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:33  
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Let There Always Be Sunshine Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:36  
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Lonely Accordion Charles Shirley and His Ensemble 02:25