Charlie Byrd - Aquarius (1969) Vinyl LP • Let the Sunshine In, Galveston, Jazz

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened, several tears in shrink). Vinyl plays with occasional crackles on side 1, with additional clicks and a few pops on side 2 (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, discoloration with darker discoloration spots (front/back). Inner-sleeve is generic. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots. '2-eye' red Columbia label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In
2. My Way
3. Galveston
4. Time Of The Season
5. Julia
6. You've Made Me So Very Happy
7. Traces
8. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
9. The Way It Used To Be
10. Happy Heart
11. Where's The Playground Susie?

About The Record:

^ i^Aquarius by Charlie Byrd is an instrumental easy-listening and jazz album featuring the guitarist's virtuosic fingerstyle playing on classical guitar applied to contemporary pop and rock hits of the era, resulting in funky and cool interpretations backed by notable musicians including drummer Bernard Purdie and pianist Herbie Hancock. A unique aspect is Byrd's signature blend of jazz sophistication with accessible pop melodies, creating fresh takes on material from the late 1960s counterculture. The tracklist includes covers such as Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In, My Way, Galveston, Time of the Season, Julia, You've Made Me So Very Happy, Traces, and While My Guitar Gently Weeps, with the opening medley and several others standing out as popular interpretations among fans for their elegant yet groovy execution. The album captures a historically significant moment by bridging jazz guitar traditions with the vibrant sounds dominating 1969 popular music. It reached No. 197 on the US Billboard 200.