Here to Sing (album)
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| Released | 1978 | |||
| Studio | Soundstage Studios | |||
| Genre | Rock, pop, jazz | |||
| Label | MCA Records | |||
| Producer | Jack Richardson | |||
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Here to Sing is the fourth solo studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bob McBride, released in 1978 by MCA Records. Produced by Jack Richardson, it mostly consists of cover versions such as “Sail On, Sailor” by The Beach Boys and “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke and two originals written by McBride.[1][2][3]
Overview[edit]
For “Here to Sing”, McBride presented a new image of himself as a crooner, clean-cut and stylish, after having been the lead singer in the jazz rock band Lighthouse, belting vocals over blaring horns.[1][2][4]
The album and singles received radio airplay. MCA Records featured McBride in their promotional suite at the Three Days In March 1978 music industry event, which RPM noted as the most interesting suite of the major labels.[5][6][7][8]
Track listing[edit]
Credits adapted from liner notes.[9]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mother’s Upbringing" | Craig Howard Stew | 4:42 |
| 2. | "My World Is Empty Without You" | (Lamont Dozier, Eddie Holland, Brian Holland) | 3:25 |
| 3. | "You Send Me" | Sam Cooke | 4:38 |
| 4. | "The Day the Flowers Left" | David McHugh | 5:58 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Light of Love" | Mike McQueen | 4:06 |
| 2. | "Sail On, Sailor" | Brian Wilson, Jack Rieley, Ray Kennedy, Tandyn Almer, Van Dyke Parks | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Love is a Four Letter World" | Bob McBride | 4:25 |
| 4. | "Moonlight Dancer" | Bob McBride | 3:55 |
| 5. | "Quiet Moments" | Bill Hughes | 3:31 |
Personnel[edit]
- Bob McBride – vocals
- Danny McBride – guitar
- Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
- Randy Brecker - trumpet
- Scott Cushnie – keyboards
- Doug Riley – keyboards
- Bob McLaren – drums
- Brian Leonard– percussion
- Jim MacDonald – French Horn
- Brad Warnaar – French Horn
- Russ Little – tenor trombone
- Guido Basso - trumpet
Production
- Jack Richardson – producer, mixing
- Brian Christian – engineer
Critical reception[edit]
In New Releases, RPMI praised the album writing “…this set establishes him as one of the best in his field…” commending Bill Hughes’ “Quiet Moment” and Mike McQueen's “Light of Love” and Sam Cook's “You Send Me, couldn’t be interpreted better.”[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Chadderton, Brian (3 Mar 1978). "Dressed up funk EARTH, WIND AND FIRE". Ottawa Journal.
- ^ a b Krewen, Nick (24 May 1978). "Sound Advice". St. Catharines Standard.
- ^ a b "NEW ALBUMS" (PDF). RPM. 18 March 1978.
- ^ Powers, Ned (25 February 1978). "Bob McBride "Here To Sing"". Star-Phoenix.
- ^ "FM ADDITIONS" (PDF). RPM. p. 36.
- ^ "ROCK-ORIENTED PICKS" (PDF). RPM. 24 June 1978. p. 16.
- ^ "SPECIAL EVENTS" (PDF). RPM. 15 April 1978. p. 21.
- ^ "HOT News, Bob McBride "Here to Sing"". Toronto Star. 25 March 1978. p. 112.
- ^ a b "Bob McBride Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More..." AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
External links[edit]
- Here to Sing at Discogs (list of releases)