{"product_id":"the-fleetwoods-come-softly-to-me-the-early-singles-1959-62-vinyl-lp-due-out-11-09-26","title":"The Fleetwoods Come Softly To Me: The Early Singles 1959-62 Vinyl LP Due Out 11\/09\/26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me: The Early Singles 1959-62\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is a pre-order item due for release 11th September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTBC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fleetwoods hold a unique and revered place in the history of late-1950s and early-1960s popular music. Hailing from Olympia, Washington, the trio - comprising Gary Troxel, Gretchen Christopher, and Barbara Ellis—became famous for their distinctive, soft-spoken vocal blend that stood out in stark contrast to the louder, driving rock 'n' roll of the era. Characterised by acoustic guitar backdrops, Troxel’s warm, understated lead vocals, and the ethereal, contrapuntal harmonies of Christopher and Ellis, they became the first group in Billboard chart history to score multiple number-one hits in a single calendar year. Their sophisticated vocal arrangements and gentle approach to doo-wop and teen pop left an indelible mark on the pre-British Invasion musical landscape. This 20-track vinyl compilation chronicles the peak commercial and artistic output of this iconic vocal group. Spanning four incredibly prolific years, this comprehensive anthology brings together the precise sequence of original singles that established their global reputation. The collection is anchored by their twin crowning achievements: their legendary, self-penned 1959 debut smash \"Come Softly To Me\" and the timelessly melancholy \"Mr. Blue,\" both of which conquered the Billboard charts at number one. Beyond these massive hits, the tracklist showcases their signature harmonic perfection across a wealth of major chart milestones, including the top-ten favorite \"Tragedy,\" the top-forty gems \"Graduation's Here\" and \"Outside My Window,\" and the iconic \"(He's) The Great Imposter\". Capturing the serene, romantic atmosphere of a bygone golden era, this beautifully curated retrospective provides an indispensable historical overview, making it an essential addition for vinyl collectors, vocal group enthusiasts, and traditional pop purists. Side A 1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assai Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58288843882879,"sku":"ACRSLP1722","price":20.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1565\/5653\/files\/7b0f40eba746405c99e8716caea48d6d.jpg?v=1787907840","url":"https:\/\/assai.co.uk\/products\/the-fleetwoods-come-softly-to-me-the-early-singles-1959-62-vinyl-lp-due-out-11-09-26","provider":"Assai Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}