Richard Harris - My Boy (1971) Vinyl LP • Jimmy Webb

Catalog Number: DSX-50116

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); front and inner-gate have "bubbling" along top edge and inner-gate has slight discoloration. Inner-sleeve is original (Dunhill ads). Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Beth
• Sidewalk Song
• Proposal
• Ballad To An Unborn Child
• This Is Our Child
• Like Father Like Son
• Requiem
• This Is Where I Came In
• Why Did You Leave Me?
• All The Broken Children
• My Boy
• This Is The Way

About The Record:

My Boy, by Richard Harris, is Richard Harris's third studio album, a concept album exploring a love story that evolves from platonic to a lost romance, culminating in a father's devotion to his son. The album, featuring only four Jimmy Webb songs, received mixed reviews, with critics noting its emotional depth but challenging, melancholic tone, distinct from Harris's earlier works like A Tramp Shining. Historically significant for its ambitious narrative and Harris's dramatic vocal delivery, it was part of his brief but notable singing career alongside his acclaimed acting. The title track, My Boy, was a hit single, reaching No. 41 on the Billboard pop chart and No. 13 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart after Harris performed it at a 1971 Radio Luxembourg music contest. The album's orchestral arrangements and Harris's emotive performance make it a unique, if polarizing, entry in his discography.