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Track 16 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 16 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."
![[16/18] Rod McKuen - Summer Blues [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/I6_txC46aBA/mqdefault.jpg "[16/18] Rod McKuen - Summer Blues [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]
Track 16 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.")
![[3/14] Rod McKuen - The Lovers | 1964](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IyHFXnd3-GY/mqdefault.jpg "[3/14] Rod McKuen - The Lovers | 1964
Track 3 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.")
![[5/14] Rod McKuen - Summer Song | 1964](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L8wXLHOPCn8/mqdefault.jpg "[5/14] Rod McKuen - Summer Song | 1964
Track 5 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.")
![[13/18] Rod McKuen - Oh [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Lf-1A9uOj-Y/mqdefault.jpg "[13/18] Rod McKuen - Oh [Lonely Summer rec. 1955]
Track 13 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.")
