''Dee-Lightful'' is a studio

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released by Lenny Dee in 1955 on Decca

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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.'' This, his first album, contained that recording and Dee's interpretation of

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. A 45-rpm

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set was also issued, but missing four selections appearing on the 12-inch LP.

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. '' Cashbox'' listed the album as high as ninth on their album charts. On the Billboard albums chart, the album peaked at No. 11.

Track listing

References

{{Authority control 1955 albums Traditional pop albums 1950s instrumental albums Decca Records albums