Johnny Rodriguez - Sketches (1979) [SEALED] Vinyl LP • Vestido De Blanco

Catalog Number: SRM-1-5022

Record Grading: Mint (M), Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)

Condition Details:

Unopened/new vinyl, factory sealed, and in excellent condition. Label design can't be confirmed because it's sealed. (Top-left corner is cut.)

Tracks:

• I Fought The Law
• Misty Blue
• It´ll Be Her
• If You Could Read My Mind
• I Would Have Loved You All Night Long
• Goodbye
• Vestido De Blanco
• To Love Somebody
• Leave Me Tomorrow But Love Me Tonight
• I´d Be First To Fall In Love Again

About The Record:

Sketches, by Johnny Rodriguez, stands out as a unique collection of cover songs drawn from rock, pop, and R&B influences, showcasing the singer's versatile baritone through atmospheric interpretations produced by Jerry Kennedy. What makes the album historically significant is Rodriguez's bold pivot to Epic Records, where he embraced eclectic material to evolve his sound amid the waning outlaw country era, further cementing his role as a trailblazing Mexican-American artist who bridged genres and audiences. Interesting facts include its sparse, introspective arrangements that transform familiar tunes into moody vignettes, with the bilingual track Vestido De Blanco highlighting his cultural roots alongside English standards. Fan-favorites among collectors and longtime admirers often include his haunting rendition of If You Could Read My Mind by Gordon Lightfoot, the soulful Misty Blue originally by Wilma Burgess, and the rebellious I Fought The Law popularized by The Bobby Fuller Four. This album remains a cult gem for those valuing Rodriguez's artistic risks over commercial formulas, reflecting his enduring commitment to honest, boundary-pushing country expression.