Michelle
Shadow Of Your Smile
Today!
Billy May
Produced by David Cavanaugh
Cover Photo (Capitol Photo Studio) by Ken Veeder
Capitol Records T 2560
1966
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore," "Goin' Out Of My Head," "The Shadow Of Your Smile" and "Compatibility" were recorded June 1, 1966, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., in Studio A, the Capitol Tower Building, Hollywood, Cal. Engineer: John Kraus, Personnel: Bob Bain, John Collins, Howard Robert, guitars. Chuck Berghoffer, Fender bass and bass. Justin Gordon, Harry Klee, Wilbur Schwartz, Willie Smith, Bob Hardaway, woodwinds. John Audino, Don Fagerquist, San Rasey, Ray Triscari, trumpets. James Priddy, Milt Bernhart, Joe Howard, Bill Schaefer, trombones. Hal Blaine, Milt Holland, percussion.
"Lover's Concerto," "St. Joe, Mo.," "Strangers In The Night," and "You've Got Your Troubles" were recorded June 6, 1966, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Studio A, the Capitol Tower, Hollywood. Engineer: Hugh Davies. Personnel same, except Milt Holland out, Julius Wechter in on percussion.
"Michelle," "Spannish Flea," and "Rain Sometimes" were recorded June 7, 1966, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Studio A, the Capitol Tower, Hollywood. Engineer: Hugh Davies. Personnel same, except Julius Wechter out, Larry Bunker in on percussion.
From the back cover: Perhaps the real test of Billy's originality was "The Shadow Of Your Smile." There are now more than a hundred recorded versions of this mighty hit. Billy comes up with a new version that is really distinctive because it's spiced with his own original wit.
From Billboard - August 13, 1966: Gusto and originality are the trademarks of the Billy May band as the group belts out such recent standards as "Michelle," "Strangers In The Night," "Spanish Flea" and "The Shadow Of Your Smile," It's a full, rich and swinging sound.
Michelle
St. Joe, Mo.
Goin' Out Of My Head
Rain Sometimes
Strangers In The Night
Spanish Flea
You've Got Your Troubles
Lover's Concerto
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
The Shadow Of Your Smile (Love Theme From The "Sandpiper")
