Nilsson Schmilsson is the seventh album by American singer Harry Nilsson, released by RCA Records in November 1971. It was Nilsson’s most commercially successful work, producing three of his best-known songs. Among these was the number 1 hit “Without You”, written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of the group Badfinger. The album was the […]
Thousand Roads is the third solo studio album by the rock artist David Crosby, a founding member of Crosby, Stills, and Nash. It was released in 1993 on Atlantic Records. The song Too Young To Die was dedicated to the memory of Jeffrey Porcaro. Tracks 1 Hero (David Crosby; Phil Collins) 04:40 2 Too Young […]
Breakwater Cat is the tenth album by American singer Thelma Houston, released in 1980 on RCA Records. The 12″ single “Suspicious Minds” became a popular club hit. Breakwater Cat contains five songs written by Jimmy Webb, who was also the executive producer of the album. Tracks 1 Breakwater Cat (Jimmy Webb) 03:52 2 Long Lasting […]
“MacArthur Park” is a song written and composed by Jimmy Webb. Richard Harris was the first to record it in 1968; his version peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number four on the UK Singles Chart. “MacArthur Park” was subsequently covered by numerous artists, including a 1969 Grammy-winning version by […]
A Tramp Shining is the debut album of Richard Harris, released in 1968 by Dunhill Records. The album was written, arranged, and produced by singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb. Although Harris sang several numbers on the soundtrack album to the film musical Camelot the previous year, A Tramp Shining was Harris’ first solo album. “MacArthur Park” was […]
The Magic Garden is the second album by American pop group the 5th Dimension, released in 1967 (see 1967 in music). Considered a concept album, it tells the story of a couple’s love and the end of their relationship. In more recent discussions of the album, that love affair is said to be about Jimmy […]
I Can Stand a Little Rain is the fourth studio album by Joe Cocker, released in 1974. It features the single “You Are So Beautiful”, which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, proving this album to eventually become a hit. Tracks 1 Put Out The Light (Daniel Moore) 4:122 I Can Stand A […]
Suspending Disbelief is the eighth album by American singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb, released in September 1993 by Elektra Records. It was recorded in February and March 1993 at The Site and Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, California, Russian Hill Recording in San Francisco, and Johnny Yuma Recording in Los Angeles. The album was mixed at Record […]
Stars was released April 19, 1975. It was the first record for Warner Bros. Records and was produced by Jimmy Webb. The album was also her very first without Sonny’s influence as it followed Cher‘s divorce with Sonny and the dissolution of her relationship with David Geffen. The album reviews were good, but sales were […]
Earthbound is the twelfth album by American pop group The 5th Dimension, released in 1975 by ABC Records. It is the last album in the group’s original line up with Billy Davis, Jr., Marilyn McCoo, Florence La Rue Gordon, Lamonte McLemore and Ron Townson. After touring with the 5th Dimension in support of this album, […]