1968 Richard Harris – The Yard Went On Forever (US:#64)
“The Yard Went On Forever” is a song recorded by Richard Harris for his second studio album, The Yard Went on Forever (1968).
Album
The Yard Went On Forever is the second album by Richard Harris, released in 1968 by Dunhill Records. The album was written, arranged, and produced by Jimmy Webb.
Muscians (album credits)
| Bass | Joe Osborn |
| Guitar | Mike Deasy |
| Guitar | Fred Tackett |
| Guitar | Lance Wakely |
| Harpsichord | Larry Knechtel |
| Keyboards | Larry Knechtel |
| Organ | Larry Knechtel |
| Piano | Jimmy Webb |
| Flute | Skip Mosher |
| Trombone | Frank Rosolino |
| Trombone | Lou Blackburn |
| Trumpet | Bud Brisbois |
| Trumpet | Fred Tackett |
| Trumpet | Jules Chaikin |
| Strings | Sid Sharp |
| Timpani | Gary Coleman |
| Timpani | Milt Holland |
| Percussion | Hal Blaine |
| Vocals | Richard Harris |
Produced By
Jimmy Webb
Songwriters
Jimmy Webb
Charts
US:#64
UK:# –
Ginger Blake
September 8, 2025 @ 03:33
The sessions vocal contractor was Ginger Blake and she also sang with background singers Shelley Clark, Sherlie Matthew’s, and Gloria Jones on both “ A Tramp Shining by Richard Harris and second album, “ The Yard Went on Forever”. There was a loose lyrics enclosure with our names on it as a thank you.