![[12/18] Rod McKuen - Hi Lili, Hi Lo [Lonely Summer rec. 1955] @rodmckuenfan](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LlMPgJcmlV4/maxresdefault.jpg)
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Track 12 of 18 from Rod McKuen's early album Lonely Summer.
It was recorded in 1955. There is dispute over what year it was released. In Rod's own words:
"1953...was the year I entered the United States Army. I received my discharge in early 1955 and later that year came to Hollywood where I recorded “Lonely Summer.” It was released the same year."
According to Barry Alfonso, author of "Voice of the Warm":
"According to Rod, his first LP was Lonely Summer, recorded before Lazy Afternoon...It may have remained in the can for a year or two--several sources give early 1958 as its release date."
Billboard reports the albums release date as "Spring '58."
Track 12 of 18 from Rod McKuen's early album Lonely Summer.
It was recorded in 1955. There is dispute over what year it was released. In Rod's own words:
"1953...was the year I entered the United States Army. I received my discharge in early 1955 and later that year came to Hollywood where I recorded “Lonely Summer.” It was released the same year."
According to Barry Alfonso, author of "Voice of the Warm":
"According to Rod, his first LP was Lonely Summer, recorded before Lazy Afternoon...It may have remained in the can for a year or two--several sources give early 1958 as its release date."
Billboard reports the albums release date as "Spring '58."
![[12/18] Rod McKuen - Hi Lili, Hi Lo [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LlMPgJcmlV4/mqdefault.jpg "[12/18] Rod McKuen - Hi Lili, Hi Lo [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]
Track 12 of 18 from Rod McKuens early album Lonely Summer.
It was recorded in 1955. There is dispute over what year it was released. In Rods own words:
1953...was the year I entered the United States Army. I received my discharge in early 1955 and later that year came to Hollywood where I recorded “Lonely Summer.” It was released the same year.
According to Barry Alfonso, author of Voice of the Warm:
According to Rod, his first LP was Lonely Summer, recorded before Lazy Afternoon...It may have remained in the can for a year or two several sources give early 1958 as its release date.
Billboard reports the albums release date as Spring 58.")
![[7/14] Rod McKuen - The Last Day of Summer | 1964](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MQB15Iwsu60/mqdefault.jpg "[7/14] Rod McKuen - The Last Day of Summer | 1964
Track 7 of 14, from the album Seasons in the Sun, released on In Records in 1964. This album was re-released in 1965 with two extra songs on Stanyan Records.")
![[9/18] Rod McKuen - Owl in the Palm Tree [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MYE5-GRQ0tM/mqdefault.jpg "[9/18] Rod McKuen - Owl in the Palm Tree [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]
Track 9 of 18 from Rod McKuens early album Lonely Summer.
It was recorded in 1955. There is dispute over what year it was released. In Rods own words:
1953...was the year I entered the United States Army. I received my discharge in early 1955 and later that year came to Hollywood where I recorded “Lonely Summer.” It was released the same year.
According to Barry Alfonso, author of Voice of the Warm:
According to Rod, his first LP was Lonely Summer, recorded before Lazy Afternoon...It may have remained in the can for a year or two several sources give early 1958 as its release date.
Billboard reports the albums release date as Spring 58.")
![[7/15] Baby Be My Love (Lamour Avec Toi) | Rod McKuen | 1967](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MwvgMiQrkvk/mqdefault.jpg "[7/15] Baby Be My Love (Lamour Avec Toi) | Rod McKuen | 1967
Track 7 of 15 from the 1967 album, Through European Windows by Rod McKuen.
Album arranged by Anita Kerr. Produced by Neely Plumb.")
![[4/15] Through European Windows | Rod McKuen | 1967](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NqGUdx6P2zg/mqdefault.jpg "[4/15] Through European Windows | Rod McKuen | 1967
Track 4 of 15 from the 1967 album, Through European Windows by Rod McKuen.
Album arranged by Anita Kerr. Produced by Neely Plumb.")
