Скачать или смотреть Ross Bagdasarian - Armen's Theme (1971 Vocal Version) (Personal Vinyl Rip)

Today marks Ross Bagdasarian Sr.'s 106th birthday. Two weeks ago (January 13) also happened to be the birthday of his wife, Armen. So to celebrate both of them, here is the third rendition that Ross Sr. did of his signature 1956 tune that he wrote for his wife, "Armen's Theme." It's very poetic that one of Ross Sr.'s last singles prior to his death in 1972, happens to have a song that was a modest success for him back in the 50s prior to "Witch Doctor" and the creation of the Chipmunks.

What makes this rendition unique from his original 1956 rendition and 1962 rendition, largely has to do with the addition of lyrics and vocals done by Ross Sr. himself. "Armen's Theme" has been performed with lyrics prior to 1971, courtesy of Bobby Vee from Liberty Records (the label Ross Sr. was most famously signed at), under the alternate title of "Yesterday And You."

This rendition of "Armen's Theme" was released as the B-side to "Holding You Now" in March 1971 on the Philips label. Yes, that Philips. I brought this up in the description of my vinyl rip of "Holding You Now," but I will say it again. As far as releases are to be concerned, the single was released in the UK and other international territories outside of the United States. There is currently no proof of there being a US release of this single, which is really strange if it wasn't ever meant for an American release, taking into consideration that Ross Sr. himself is an American.

Not much else to say other than this rendition of "Armen's Theme" is beautifully done both in instrumental composition and vocals, and it's a fitting song to end Ross Sr.'s unique 20+ year long discography.

Happy birthday Ross, and happy belated birthday to Armen too.