With Love (Bobby Vinton album)
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With Love was Bobby Vinton
's twenty-fourth and final studio album for Epic Records
and his twenty-fifth album altogether. It was released in 1974
, two years after Epic released Vinton from his contract with them and immediately after the release of Melodies of Love
(Vinton's first album for ABC Records
). The purpose of this release was to take advantage of the success of the aforementioned Melodies of Love and his biggest hit at the time "My Melody of Love". Four of the ten songs had previously been released on other albums.
Singles
Bobby Vinton
Bobby Vinton is an American pop music singer of Polish origin. In pop music circles, he became known as "The Polish Prince".-Early life:...
's twenty-fourth and final studio album for Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
and his twenty-fifth album altogether. It was released in 1974
1974 in music
-January–April:*January 3 – Bob Dylan and The Band kick off their 40-date concert tour at Chicago Stadium. It's Dylan's first time on the road since 1966.*January 17...
, two years after Epic released Vinton from his contract with them and immediately after the release of Melodies of Love
Melodies of Love
Melodies of Love was Bobby Vinton's twenty-fourth studio album and his first studio album for ABC Records. It was released in 1974.The album was released in response to popular demand, following Vinton's million-selling single "My Melody of Love", his first single in two years, which proved a...
(Vinton's first album for ABC Records
ABC Records
ABC Records was an American record label, founded in New York City in 1955 as ABC-Paramount Records. It originated as the main popular music label operated the Am-Par Record Corporation, the music subsidiary of the American Broadcasting Company . ABC-Paramount Records' first president was Samuel H....
). The purpose of this release was to take advantage of the success of the aforementioned Melodies of Love and his biggest hit at the time "My Melody of Love". Four of the ten songs had previously been released on other albums.
Side 1
- Seasons in the SunSeasons in the SunApart from the versions noted above, there have been numerous cover versions of the song. Generally, these use the same translation as the Terry Jacks version, and thus inherit that version's less harsh interpretation of the song's storyline....
- (Rod McKuenRod McKuenRod McKuen is an American poet, songwriter, composer, and singer. He was one of the best-selling poets in the United States during the late 1960s. Throughout his career, McKuen produced a wide range of recordings, which included popular music, spoken word poetry, film soundtracks, and classical music...
, Jacques BrelJacques BrelJacques Brel was a Belgian singer-songwriter who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following in France initially, and later throughout the world. He was widely considered a master of the modern chanson...
) - 3:24 - And I Love You SoAnd I Love You SoAnd I Love You So may refer to:* And I Love You So , 1970 song by Don McLean* And I Love You So , 1972 album by Shirley Bassey* And I Love You So , 1973 album by Perry Como...
- (Don McLeanDon McLeanDonald "Don" McLean is an American singer-songwriter. He is most famous for the 1971 album American Pie, containing the renowned songs "American Pie" and "Vincent".-Musical roots:...
) - 2:55 - When You Love - (Bobby Vinton) - 2:40
- Moody - (Ekundayo Paris, Anna Mitchell) - 2:43
- She's Gotta Be a Saint - (J. Paulini, Michael Di Napoli) - 2:30
Side 2
- Sealed With a KissSealed with a Kiss"Sealed with a Kiss" is the title of a song written by Peter Udell and Gary Geld. It was first recorded by The Four Voices in 1960 as a single, but their recording was not a hit....
- (Peter Udell, Gary Geld) - 2:52 - Hurt - (Jimmie Crane, Al Jacobs) - 2:57
- I Love You the Way You Are - (Bobby Vinton) - 2:46
- Clinging Vine - (Earl Shuman, Leon CarrLeon CarrLeon Carr was a prolific American songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist and conductor, best known for his marketing jingles used in advertisements for Mounds candy , Chevrolet Leon Carr (June 10, 1910 – March 27, 1976) was a prolific American songwriter, composer, arranger, pianist and...
, Gary LaneGary LaneGary William Lane is a professional chess player and author. He became an International Master in 1987 and won the Commonwealth Chess Championship in 1988...
) - 2:27 - I Can't Believe That It's All Over - (Ben Peters) - 2:24
Album credits
- Album produced by Bobby Vinton
- "And I Love You So" and "I Can't Believe That It's All Over" produced by Billy Sherrill
- "Seasons in the Sun" produced by Jimmy Wisner
- "Clinging Vine" produced by Bob Morgan
- "Moody" produced by Dick Glasser
- "Sealed With a Kiss", "Hurt" and "I Love You the Way You Are" arranged by Al Capps
- Strings for "I Can't Believe That It's All Over" arranged by Bill Pursell
- "And I Love You So" arranged by Cam Mullins
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Billboard 200 | 109 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | "Hurt" | The Billboard Hot 100 | 106 |
| 1973 | "Hurt" | Billboard Adult-Contemporary | 40 |
| 1973 | "Hurt" | MegaCharts | 3 |