Original 1967 album liner notes
The talented father of the famous Beach Boys presents instrumental interpretations of his and other original compositions.
Side one
LOVE WON’T WAIT
By Murry Wilson, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
THE HAPPY SONG
By Eck Kynor, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
THE WARMTH OF THE SUN
By Brian Wilson-Mike Love, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
BROKEN HEART
By George Kizanis, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
LEAVES
By Murry Wilson, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
THE PLUMBER’S TUNE
By Eck Kynor, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
Side two
PAINTING WITH TEARDROPS
By Murry Wilson, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
ISLANDS IN THE SKY
By Rick Henn, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
JUST ‘ROUND THE RIVER BEND
By Don Ralke-Deeda Patrick, Dee-Pam Publishing Co.
ITALIA
By Al Jardine, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
HEARTBREAK LANE
By Murry Wilson, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
BETTY’S WALTZ
By Murry Wilson-Audree Wilson, Sea of Tunes Publishing Co.
All selections are BMI except Just ‘Round The River Bend which is ASCAP.
Arranged and Conducted by Don Ralke
Conceived and Produced by Murry Wilson
Recording Engineers:
Stan Ross of Gold Star Recording Studios
& Chuck Britz of Western Recorders
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This album is a first! Because it features Murry Wilson – songwriter!
Until this time, the public has known Murry Wilson only as the father and initial personal manager-recording director of the world famous Beach Boys. The man who rocketed them into a phenomenal career.
Now, it’s Murry Wilson’s turn! You will hear a side of Murry that only his family and close friends are aware of – the songwriter with a flair for melodic structure! And you’ll also hear a fantastic mixture of sounds uncommon to most recordings!
Music has always played an important part in Murry Wilson’s life.
“I’ve been writing songs for as long as I can remember,” states Murry. “My family has always had a great appreciation for the value of music. Many an evening, my wife, Audree, and I used to gather our sons and friends to sing around the piano. Those were pretty lean days for us so we used to entertain ourselves with music.”
Murry’s first songwriting venture occurred when he entered a radio contest emanating from New York.
“If I ever had an incentive, that was it!” exclaims Murry. “I’ve been writing ever since.”
And, in keeping with Murry Wilson’s philosophy that new talent should be heard, several of the songs included in this album are those of new songwriters: “The Happy Song” and “The Plumber’s Song” by Eck Kynor, a 40-year old plumber, who’s been writing only a short period of time; “Islands In The Sky” by 20-year old Rick Henn; “Broken Heart” by lifetime friend, George Kizanis.
Also, “Just ‘Round The River Bend,” written by the well-known songwriter-arranger, Don Ralke; “Italia” by Beach Boy, Al Jardine (written before the group achieved success); “Betty’s Waltz” which Murry collaborated on with his wife, Audree, and is a waltz with a two-counter harmony melody composed to sound like one melody; and “Warmth Of The Sun’ by Murry’s eldest son, Brian. This is Murry’s favorite of all his son’s compositions.
“The music business has been good to the entire Wilson family,” adds Murry. “And, this album, which has been mixed as emotionally as possible, retaining color, shading and warmth, is humbly offered to the public.”
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CAPITOL’S NEW IMPROVED FULL DIMENSIONAL STEREO SOUNDS BETTER THAN STEREO HAS EVER SOUNDED BEFORE!
…better, in fact, than it has ever been possible for stereo records to sound before. Now you can enjoy the results of the latest in our never-ending series of technical developments when you listen to Capitol’s new improved Full Dimensional Stereo…new “presence” in the vocal passages…new “impact” in the percussion…new “transparency” in the strings and reeds…new “bite” to the brass…new crisp clarity such as you’ve thrilled to in a good live performance. Whether your stereo phonograph is modest or the finest that money can buy…you’ll get better, more lifelike sound when you listen to Capitol’s new improved Full Dimensional Stereo – better than stereo has ever sounded before!
This stereo record should be played only with a stereo cartridge and needle to avoid damage.
Also available in regular monophonic
Manufactured by Capitol Records Inc., Hollywood and Vine Streets, Hollywood, Calif.
Factories: Scranton, PA., Los Angeles, Calif., Jacksonville, Ill.
Member RIAA
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File under: Wilson, Instrumental
Capitol Records Inc. U.S.A.T.M. “Capitol” Marca Reg. U.S. Pat No. 2,631,859
ST 2819
(STI 2819)
