Roger Nichols spins soft rock grace
The self-titled album, released in 1993, is a hidden gem that showcases Nichols' talent as a composer.
The tracks he produced with The Small Circle of Friends showcase the refined West Coast sound of the late '60s. Nichols's delicate arrangements and beautiful harmonies showcase his talents, best known for writing for the Carpenters. A must-listen for soft rock lovers.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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Don't Take Your Time
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2)
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With A Little Help From My Friends
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3)
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Don't Go Breaking My Heart
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4)
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I Can See Only You
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5)
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Snow Queen
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6)
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Love So Fine
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7)
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Kinda Wasted Without You
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8)
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Just Beyond Your Smile
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9)
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I'll Be Back
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10)
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Cocoanut Grove
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11)
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Didn't Want To Have To Do It
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12)
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Can I Go
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Arranged By - Mort Garson (A3)
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Producer - Tommy LiPuma
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Other [Morale Booster] - Randy Newman
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Arranged By - Marty Paich (B5)
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Other [Morale Booster] - Lenny Waronker
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Engineer [Stereo Compositions] - Bruce Botnick
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Other [Morale Booster] - Van Dyke Parks
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Engineer - Henry Lewy
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Engineer - Larry Levine
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Arranged By - Nick DeCaro (A2, A5, A6, B1, B2, B3)
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Arranged By - Bob Thompson (A1, A4, B6)
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Photography By - Guy Webster
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Leader, Piano, Guitar, Bass - Roger Nichols (2)
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Guitar - Murray MacLeod
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Liner Notes - Johnny Magnus
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Art Direction - Tom Wilkes (2)
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Design - Corporate Head
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Vocals - Melinda MacLeod
