Ray Noble And His Orchestra - Underneath The Linden Tree The Streets Of Laredo

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Review by John Mullee

Underneath The Linden Tree / The Streets Of Laredo by Ray Noble And His Orchestra – A 1947 Pop Gem That Still Tickles the Ears Alright, let’s dive into this vintage slice of pop heaven. Ray Noble and his merry band of musical magicians dropped Underneath The Linden Tree / The Streets Of Laredo back in ’47, and while it might not have been the TikTok trendsetter of its day (obviously), it’s got a charm that sticks to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. First off, props to Columbia for putting this out in the US and Canada. I mean, sure, vinyl wasn’t exactly “retro cool” yet—it was just… records. But here we are, decades later, still giving it spins and pretending we’re classy enough to appreciate orchestral pop. Spoiler: We’re not, but who cares? Now, onto the tracks. There are only two songs on this release—yes, TWO—but don’t let that fool you. Sometimes less is more, especially when one of them is as dreamy as “Underneath The Linden Tree.” This tune has a lazy Sunday afternoon vibe, with Ray’s smooth-as-butter vocals floating over strings that sound like they were plucked straight from a black-and-white movie montage. It’s the kind of song that makes you want to sit under an actual linden tree (or at least Google what one looks like). You can practically smell the dappled sunlight and hear the bees buzzing around. If trees could sing, this would be their jam. Then there’s “The Streets Of Laredo,” which takes things in a slightly darker direction. I mean, come on—it’s basically a cowboy ballad about dying tragically young. But Ray and the gang give it a lush, almost cinematic treatment that softens the blow. The orchestration feels bigger here, like they’re trying to distract you from all the doom and gloom with shiny brass and sweeping violins. Spoiler alert: It works. By the time the last note fades, you’ll forget you’re listening to a song about someone kicking the bucket in Texas. Or wherever Laredo is—I didn’t check. What makes these tracks stick? Maybe it’s how Ray’s voice feels both polished and relatable, like he’s whispering secrets directly into your ear while wearing a tuxedo. Or maybe it’s the way the orchestra swells and dips, keeping things interesting without ever stealing the spotlight. Either way, this little record punches above its weight class. So, final thoughts? Listening to Underneath The Linden Tree / The Streets Of Laredo feels like stepping into a time machine—and not one of those fancy sci-fi ones, but one cobbled together from old radio parts and nostalgia. It’s charming, quirky, and oddly comforting, like finding a dusty photo album in your grandma’s attic. And honestly? That’s pretty rad. Oh, and fun fact: Did you know linden trees are also called basswoods? Yeah, me neither. Now go listen to this album while staring at some trees—or, y’know, your neighbor’s fence. Whatever floats your boat.

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Artist: Ray Noble And His Orchestra
Album: Underneath The Linden Tree The Streets Of Laredo
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Underneath The Linden Tree
The Streets Of Laredo

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Catalog Numbers

  • C1242
  • 38409

Labels

Columbia

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 10"
  • 78 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Pressed BySparton Of Canada Ltd.

About Ray Noble And His Orchestra

Name Vars

  • Jack Jenney And His Orchestra
  • Orchestra
  • Orchestra Di Ray Noble
  • Orchestra Ray Noble
  • Orquesta Ray Noble
  • Ray Nobel And His Orchestra
  • Ray Noble
  • Ray Noble & His American Dance Orchestra
  • Ray Noble & His American Orchestra
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  • Ray Noble And His American Dance Orchestra
  • Ray Noble And His London Orchestra
  • Ray Noble And His New Mayfair Orch.
  • Ray Noble And His New Mayfair Orchestra
  • Ray Noble And His Orch.
  • Ray Noble And His Orchestra 1939 - 1940
  • Ray Noble And His Orchestra With Vocal Refrain
  • Ray Noble And Orchestra
  • Ray Noble E La Nuova Orchestra My Fair
  • Ray Noble E La Sua Orchestra
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  • Ray Noble Et Son Orchestre
  • Ray Noble Og Hans Ork.
  • Ray Noble Orch.
  • Ray Noble Orchestra
  • Ray Noble Und Sein Orchester
  • Ray Noble With His Orchestra
  • Ray Noble und Sein Orchester
  • Ray Noble's Orchestra
  • Ray Noble, & His Orchestra
  • Ray Noble/Orch.
  • The Orchestra Of Ray Noble
  • The Ray Nobel Band
  • The Ray Noble Band
  • The Ray Noble Orchestra
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  • Орк. Под Управлен. Рей Нобль
  • Орк. Под Управлением Рей Нобль
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  • Оркестр Под Управл. Рей Нобль
  • Оркестр Под Управлением Рея Нобла
  • Оркестр Рей Нобл
  • Оркестр под управлением Рея Нобла
  • Рей Нобл И Его Оркестр
  • Рей Нобль И Его Оркестр

Members

  • Glenn Miller
  • Bud Freeman
  • George Van Eps
  • Al Bowlly
  • Jack Chaney
  • Jack Dumont
  • Johnny Mince
  • Claude Thornhill
  • Pee Wee Erwin
  • Will Bradley
  • Charlie Spivak
  • Ray Noble
  • Milt Yaner
  • Nicholas Pisani
  • Danny D'Andrea
  • Jim Cannon
  • Bill Harty
  • Bill Shakespeare
  • Harry Berly
  • Tony Thorpe
  • Vern Kahanen
  • Jacques Marx
  • Reefe McGarvey
  • Herb Mason
  • Ted Davison
  • Howard Campbell
  • Bud Smith
  • Harry Johnson
  • Red McGarvey
  • Cliff Timms
  • Frank Barnard
  • Jim Davison
  • Jack Madden
  • Joe Niosi
  • Gordon Connell
  • George Guerette
  • Delmar Kaplan
  • Fritz Prospero

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: Back in 1947, Ray Noble and His Orchestra released an album with just two tracks—*Underneath The Linden Tree* and *The Streets Of Laredo*. It’s wild to think about how music was shared back then. This Pop-Vocal gem came out on Columbia Records in the US and Canada. Two songs, one record, and it still made its mark. Simple but timeless!