Doc Severinsen - Rhapsody For Now! (1973) Vinyl LP • You've Got a Friend

Catalog Number:

APL1-0273

Musical Styles:

1970s, Big Band & Swing, Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Instrumental, Jazz Instrument, Jazz Pop, Jazz Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened), a few tears in shrink., especially back top left. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges and surface impressions, discoloration spots and scuffing where shrink has come off (front/back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/-edge, slightly more wear along bottom edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Rhapsody For Now!
2. Live And Let Die
3. Soul Makossa
4. Yesterday Once More
5. Touch Me In The Morning
6. Shambala
7. My Love
8. Pictures At An Exhibition
9. Promenade
10. Great Gate At Kiev
11. Rhapsody For Then
12. California Dreamin'
13. The Look Of Love
14. A Song For You
15. Sweet Caroline
16. You've Got A Friend
17. I Remember Louis
18. Introduction
19. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
20. Struttin' With Some Barbecue
21. Blueberry Hill
22. Hello, Dolly!
23. Mack The Knife
24. When It's Sleepy Time Down South (Reprise)

About The Record:

Rhapsody For Now!, by Doc Severinsen, is a vibrant 1973 instrumental album that captures the era's popular sounds through the renowned trumpeter's signature bold and melodic style, blending contemporary pop hits with classical and nostalgic elements. The album features a dynamic medley titled Rhapsody for Now that incorporates current favorites like Live and Let Die (the theme from the James Bond film), Soul Makossa, Yesterday Once More, Touch Me in the Morning, Shambala, and My Love, showcasing Severinsen's virtuosic trumpet work over arrangements by Oliver Nelson and others. A unique highlight is the inclusion of a short classical adaptation from Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition (Promenade and The Great Gate of Kiev), demonstrating an interesting fusion of genres. The second side, dubbed Rhapsody for Then, shifts to earlier classics such as California Dreamin', The Look of Love, A Song for You, Sweet Caroline, You've Got a Friend, and closes with the fan-favorite I Remember Louis (a tribute to Louis Armstrong), evoking nostalgia while highlighting Severinsen's expressive range. The album also stands out for its release in both stereo and quadraphonic formats, reflecting the innovative audio trends of the time.