Polka in Paradise explained

Polka in Paradise
Type:	studio
Artist:	Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra
Cover:	Jimmy Sturr Polka in Paradise cover.jpg
Released:	July 11, 2006
Genre:	Polka
Label:	Rounder

Polka in Paradise is an album by Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, released through Rounder Records on July 11, 2006.^[1] In 2007, the album won Sturr the Grammy Award for Best Polka Album.^[2]

Track listing

1. "Put a Light in the Window" (Jacobson, Roberts) – 3:18
2. "Monopol" – 3:20
3. "Polka in Paradise" (Bloom, Wing) – 2:49
4. "Wake Me Up Early in the Morning" (Lord) – 2:07
5. "Give Me a Kiss (Daj Mi Buzi)" (Biglietta, Mechem, Seibert) – 2:46
6. "Dance with Me" (Marcarski) – 2:20
7. "Roll Out the Barrel One More Time" (Dini, Pick, Wing) – 2:08
8. "Zostalem Sam (Left Alone)" (Wojnarowski) – 3:08
9. "Accordions on Fire" – 2:01
10. "Miss Molly" (Walker) – 3:25
11. "Sweet Memories of Yesterday" (Martin, Trimper) – 3:34
12. "Ruby O'Reilly" (Wing) – 2:33
13. "Diamond Ring" (Henry) – 2:50

Personnel

• Ray Barno Orchestra – Clarinet, Sax (Baritone)
• Phil Benenati – Cover Design
• Mark Capps – engineer
• Dennis Coyman – drums
• Ray DeBrown – arranger
• Nick Devito – Clarinet, Sax (Alto)
• Joe Donofrio – producer, mixing
• Gennarose – vocals
• Kenny Harbus – Trumpet
• R. Henry – composer
• Allen Henson – vocals (background), Group Member
• Ken Irwin – producer, mixing
• Kenny Jacobson – composer
• The Jordanaires – vocals (background)
• Johnny Karas – Sax (Tenor), Vocals
• Terry Kitchen – Liner Notes
• Dave Kowalski – assistant engineer
• Kevin Krauth – Trumpet
• Bobby Lord – composer
• Joe Magnuszewski – Clarinet, Sax (Alto)

• Phil Martin – composer
• Dr. Toby Mountain – Mastering
• Louis Dean Nunley – vocals (background), Group Member
• Eric Parks – Trumpet
• Rich Pavasaris – bass, bass (Electric)
• Al Piatkowski – Accordion
• Tom Pick – composer, producer, engineer, mixing
• Mickey Raphael – Harmonica, Guest Appearance
• Rhoda Roberts – composer
• Nancy Seibert – composer
• Keith Slattery – piano
• Jimmy Sturr – vocals, mixing
• Steve "Rocky" Swiader – Accordion
• Frank Urbanovitch – Fiddle, Vocals
• Bobby Vinton – vocals, Guest Appearance
• Cindy Walker – composer
• Henry Will – arranger
• Lance Wing – composer
• Uno Bloom – composer
• Curtis Young – vocals (background), Group Member

See also

• Polka in the United States

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r841240|pure_url=yes}} Polka in Paradise]. Allmusic. July 20, 2010.
2. Web site: Defiant Dixie Chicks Are Big Winners at the Grammys. February 12, 2007. Jeff. Leeds. Lorne. Manly. The New York Times. July 21, 2010.