In Times Like These - Gene McDaniels

 

Yesterdays

In Times Like These

Gene McDaniels

Arranged and Conducted by Johnny Mann Liberty

Producer: Felix Slatkin

Engineer: Bunny Robyn

Cover Design: Pate/Francis & Associates

Cover Photograph: Garrett Howard, Inc.

Liberty Records, Inc. STEREO LST 7146

1960

This copy was issued on a deep blue translucent vinyl disc.

From the back cover: Gene McDaniels' background is an ideal one for an aspiring vocalist. the son of a minister, he was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1935 and was exposed to group and solo singing at an early age. While still in his teens he traveled around the country with a gospel quartet which was invariably well received. From gospel music to jazz is an extremely short step and Gene found himself moving in that direction. Growing as he has from the very roots of jazz, it is not surprising that Gene's vocal style should show a jazz influence. Rather than limiting his approach, however, this influence merely provides a spring-board for creative phrasing and experimentation.

From Billboard - May 30, 1960: McDaniels sings a group of nostalgic ballads with gentle effectiveness and rich tenderness. Selections include "It Might As Well Be Spring," "Gone With The Wind," "The Sound Of Music," "Love Is Here To Stay," etc.

In Times Like These Love Is Here To Stay

When I Fall In Love

Like Someone In Love

Next Spring

Look For The Silver Lining

The River And I

It Might As Well Be Spring

Yesterdays

Look To Your Heart

The Sound Of Music

Gone With The Wind