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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

There Goes My Everything - Don Cherry

Band Of Gold
There Goes My Everything
Don Cherry
Photography/Art Direction: Ken Kim
Monument SLP 18075
1967

From the back cover: To those who know him, Don Cherry is frequently referred to as "the easy-going swinger." Whether it is in a night club, on an auditorium stage, in front of television cameras or in the terrible confines of a recording studio. Don comes on with the effort of a guy about to take a nap. The same thing is true on the golf course as he continues to follow the tours each year as a member of the PGA. And believe me, he does make it look easy!

It's understandable when the average fan who's seen him perform is amazed at his effortless, carefree approach too entertaining. But when seasoned musicians who work his recording dates in the studios are equally amazed... then there has got to be something to it! There is... a single six-letter word called TALENT!

This Wichita Falls, Texas "swinger" didn't get where he is overnight. Behind him are many hours in the recording studios, days and days of television shows, night after night of the night club circuit and miles and miles on the golf courses around the country. Yes, Don has the talent, but more than that, he's had the experience. And regardless of how much talent one possesses, without experience it's not worth a plugged nickel.

To those of you who are Don Cherry fans this album is an eagerly awaited addition to your collection. And for those who are just becoming Don Cherry fans, we couldn't think of a better way to start, because in here he really "turns it on" in his easy-going style. – Ed Hamilton


There Goes My Everything
It Isn't Fair
Odds And Ends
Vanity
Lucky Old Sun
I Don't Wanna Go Home
Band Of Gold
I Know Love
Thinking Of You
Serenade Of The Bells
Married

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