Gunter Kallmann Choir - Put A Little Love In Your Heart (Expanded Edition) (1970)

In the late 1960s and early 1970s, the choir, led by Günter Kálmán, achieved immense popularity not only in Germany but also in the UK, the US, and South Africa thanks to their sophisticated vocal arrangements of popular hits of the time. The recording of this release was overseen by renowned British producer Norrie Paramor, and Mike Vickers, formerly of Manfred Mann, conducted and arranged the album.

The sound of this release perfectly fits the classic "easy listening" genre of the turn of the decade. The group masterfully reworks the hard-hitting and dynamic pop and rock hits of the late 1960s into incredibly soft, airy vocal ballads. The orchestra's leading parts (lush strings, delicate brass, and electric organ) intertwine with the harmonious, flawless polyphony of the mixed choir. This is relaxing pop music that creates an enveloping, cinematic atmosphere.

Günter Kálmán created a unique vocal signature for his choir—the so-called "mixed unison," where male and female voices blend so seamlessly that the listener feels the sound soar. If you appreciate the works of Ray Conniff, Living Strings, or James Last, this expanded edition will be a wonderful archival find for your sound library.