Percy Faith & His Orchestra ‎– Delicado

Percy Faith & His Orchestra – Delicado

A vibrant and rhythm-driven collection from the golden era of orchestral pop, Delicado showcases the unmistakable sound of Percy Faith at his most colourful and energetic. Renowned for his lush arrangements and cinematic approach to popular music, Faith here leans into Latin and tropical influences, creating a record full of movement, warmth, and atmosphere.

Best known for his sweeping orchestral style, Faith brings a lighter, more rhythmic touch to this set—blending samba, rhumba, and exotic pop textures into a seamless listening experience. The title track Delicado sets the tone with its infectious melody, while pieces like Jungle Fantasy, Caribbean Night, and Jamaican Rhumba transport the listener to sun-drenched soundscapes and dancehall rhythms.

There’s a playful charm throughout the album as well, from the upbeat bounce of Wow! Wow! Wow! to the quirky energy of Ching Ching-a-ling, all tied together by Faith’s polished orchestral direction. It’s easy listening with a vibrant twist—ideal for collectors of vintage exotica, lounge, and mid-century mood music.

Delicado stands as a perfect example of how orchestral pop could be both sophisticated and rhythmically adventurous.

Tracklist:

A1 Delicado
A2 Gaviotta
A3 Jungle Fantasy
A4 Caribbean Night
A5 Wow! Wow! Wow!
A6 Oye Negra

B1 Jamaican Rhumba
B2 The Minute Samba
B3 Ching Ching-a-ling
B4 Funny Fellow
B5 Cu-Tu-Gu-Ru
B6 Enlloro