The Rock 'n Roll Symphony

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In a peculiar attempt to bridge the generation gap, the idiosyncratic bandleader applies lush, symphonic orchestrations to a repertoire of early rock and roll hits. The resulting crossover experiment thoroughly sanitizes the rebellious energy of the original songs, creating a highly unusual, easy-listening hybrid. It remains a fascinating, slightly incongruous novelty of the late-1950s pops orchestra movement.