Record Geek Theater: The Capitol Tower (1958)

Living just up the street from this landmark (which is apparently about to be sandwiched between two behemoth apartments nobody but the developers seems to want) is a big deal to me.  I go running most nights north on Vine, past this building where some of my very favorite records were cut -- Merle Haggard, Les Baxter, Nat Cole, Wanda Jackson, Louis Prima, Sinatra, and you name it.

Tennessee Ernie Ford -- who was a huge star at the time -- is the voiceover.  The scenes on the roof are particularly cool for me, because I've been up there, taking in a later version of these views (still breathtaking).  The structural makeup of the famous studios is revealed as well.  Great shots of old recording and mastering gear as well.

(The girl seems to be lipsynching to a Sue Raney vocal, if my ears are hearing correctly.)

At 16:50, you can see Mickey Katz doing the cover photo session for The Most Mishigge, completely with the Exotica girl from the Martin Denny covers, Sandy Warner.

A treasure for record geeks like me.  And most of you.