Young World (Lawrence Welk album)

Young World is a studio album by Lawrence Welk and his orchestra, released in 1966 on the Dot Records label. The album features a collection of contemporary pop songs interpreted in Welk's signature "champagne music" style. The tracks include popular hits of the time such as "Strangers in the Night", "Winchester Cathedral", and the title track, "Young World". The album was commercially successful, reaching the Billboard charts and further solidifying Welk's appeal to a broad audience seeking accessible and family-friendly music. The arrangements are typically upbeat and feature the distinct sound of Welk's orchestra, including prominent use of brass and woodwinds, alongside vocal performances by the singers in his musical family.