1955 studio album by Lenny Dee
Dee-Lightful |
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Released | 1955 |
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Genre | Traditional pop instrumental |
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Label | Decca |
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Dee-Lightful (1955)
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Dee-Lirious (1956)
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Dee-Lightful is a studio album released by Lenny Dee in 1955 on Decca LP record DL 8114 and 45rpm Extended Play set ED-735.
Background
Organist Dee had an instrumental hit single in February 1955 with his composition Plantation Boogie.[2] This, his first album, contained that recording and Dee's interpretation of standards.[1] A 45-rpm extended play set was also issued, but missing four selections appearing on the 12-inch LP.[3]
Reception
Billboard predicted that the album would be a "big seller", noting the large number of unusual sonic effects created on the organ, as well as the vivacity of Dee's playing.[1] Cashbox listed the album as high as ninth on their album charts.[4] On the Billboard albums chart, the album peaked at No. 11.[5]