Let the Whole World Sing explained

Let the Whole World Sing
Type:	studio
Artist:	Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra
Cover:	Jimmy Sturr Let the Whole World Sing cover.jpg
Released:	August 5, 2008
Genre:	Polka
Label:	Rounder

Let the Whole World Sing is an album by Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, released through Rounder Records on August 5, 2008.^[1] In 2009, the album won the group the Grammy Award for Best Polka Album.^[2]

Track listing

1. "Heartaches by the Number" (Harlan Howard) – 1:53
2. "Let the Whole World Sing It with Me" (Noe) – 1:53
3. "Suck It In" (Garrett) – 2:51
4. "Hank's Magic" (Sturr) – 3:49
5. "The Wedding Song" (Betteridge) – 2:40
6. "I Love You Because" (Leon Payne) – 1:57
7. "Stop What You're Doin'" (Mechem, Seibert, Viglietta) – 3:10
8. "Manhattan Spiritual" (Billy Maxted) – 2:50
9. "Polkaholic" (Harris, Wing) – 2:31
10. "Wojenko" – 3:11
11. "Connecticut Oberek" (Przasnyski) – 2:09
12. "Love and Laughter" (DiPreta, Prose) – 4:05
13. "Last Date" (Floyd Cramer) – 3:39
14. "Polka Sturred" (Wing) – 2:31

Personnel

• Ray Barno Orchestra – Sax (Baritone)
• Ian Betteridge – Composer
• Dennis Coyman – Drums
• Floyd Cramer – Composer
• Nick Devito – Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
• Joe Donofrio – Producer, Mixing
• Pat Garrett – Composer
• Devon Guillery – Design
• Ted Harris – Composer
• Allen Henson – Vocals (background)
• Harlan Howard – Composer
• Ken Irwin – Producer, Mixing
• The Jordanaires – Vocals (background)
• Johnny Karas – Sax (Tenor), Vocals
• Dave Kowalski – Engineer
• Kevin Krauth – Trumpet
• Joe Magnuszewski – Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
• Raul Malo – Vocals, Guest Appearance
• Billy Maxted – Composer

• Dr. Toby Mountain – Mastering
• Dale Noe – Composer
• Louis Dean Nunley – Vocals (background)
• Ted Olson – Liner Notes
• Eric Parks – Trumpet
• Rich Pavasaris – Bass
• Leon Payne – Composer
• Al Piatkowski – Accordion
• Tom Pick – Producer, Mixing, Overdub Engineer
• Nancy Seibert – Composer
• Keith Slattery – Piano
• Jimmy Sturr – Arranger, Composer, Mixing
• Steve "Rocky" Swiader – Accordion
• Dana Sylvander – Trombone
• Frank Urbanovitch – Fiddle, Vocals
• Terry Waddell – Arranger
• Henry Will – Arranger
• Lance Wing – Composer, Vocals, Guest Appearance
• Curtis Young – Vocals (background)

See also

• Polka in the United States

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r1401827|pure_url=yes}} Let the Whole World Sing]. Allmusic. July 19, 2010.
2. Web site: Grammy Awards 2009: The full list of winners. February 9, 2009. July 21, 2010. The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group.