Album Share: There’s A Lot Of Lovin’ In This Old Boy Yet – A. J. Marshall
Currently up for your listening pleasure is this curious recording from 1969 by A. J. Marshall. This album isn’t all that obscure, but I’ve never seen it offered for sharity in its entirety and I really think it deserves a wider recognition.
All that really needs to be said is that this is a collection of contemporary (for the end of the sixties) tunes sung, without irony or humor, by an Al Jolson impressionist. That, in a nutshell, is the premise of the album.
I wanted to be able to write some insightful/witty comments, but I’m at a loss. My suggestion is to just listen to it. My favorites include Little Green Apples, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, and You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.
The liner notes curiously allude to but never mention Al Jolson by name. They were written by Sammy Cahn, who gushes about Mr. Marshall’s and the album’s merits. The arrangements by Bobby Gosh are well done, and perfectly offset Mr. Marshall’s vocal gymnastics.
Have fun listening and as always, Enjoy!
Download individual tracks:
1. There’s A Lot Of Lovin’ In This Old Boy Yet.
3. I’ll Never Fall In Love Again.
4. This Guy’s In Love With You.
5. Last of the Great Old Hang Around Type Girls.
6. Didn’t We.
7. By The Time I Get To Phoenix.
8. Young Girl.
9. The Mr. In Your Mrs. Kind Of Life
10. Need You.
11. You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.
Or download all the mp3s and cover art in one 50 MB zip file.
June 11th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Thanks for the album, can’t wait to hear “By the time i get to phoenix” in a Jolson stylee. Thanks for the link to your flicker page as well, my favourite was “in the window”, hee hee hee. I recognize the “my patio” as well. We have a lot of “my” things at our house too.
June 11th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
Mammy! What a lalapaloozer, it’s better than I expected. Mostly pretty good, but I thought his vibrato was a little too fast at times.
June 13th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
I would listen to it just on the merits of the cover art alone. Burning now!
June 16th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Another great find. I do wish there were more “oh, mammies” thrown in.
June 20th, 2008 at 4:13 am
excuse for my english, but i want thank you for your site and this album.
The music and the arrangements are great, and ,of course, what a voice !
thanks !!!
June 23rd, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Great stuff! My favorite is ‘young girl’ (which I listened to about 20 times in a row and which my brain has not yet recovered from).
July 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 am
Great tunes will use when I DJ weddings. The older guests will appreciate. Thanks for the downloads.
July 11th, 2008 at 12:26 am
Thanks for the site.
But man… I give this band 2 stars.
July 11th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Thanks for the site.
But man… I give this band 3 stars. (2 for the music, and a bonus star for the album cover)
August 31st, 2008 at 9:51 am
gee, I wonder if he’s wearing a toupee?