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Track 9 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 9 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."
![[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.")
![[12/15] The Far West (Le Plat Pays) | Rod McKuen | 1967](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/P431T4Rwoa8/mqdefault.jpg "[12/15] The Far West (Le Plat Pays) | Rod McKuen | 1967
Track 12 of 15 from the 1967 album, Through European Windows by Rod McKuen.
Album arranged by Anita Kerr. Produced by Neely Plumb.")
