Roy Clark - Yesterday, When i Was Young (1969) Vinyl LP • September Song

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Vinyl plays with crackles and occasional clicks and pops, most noticeably on side 2 (play-graded). Cover has a few creases, scuffing, surface impressions, discoloration with darker spots and small surface abrasions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (DOT Ads); one seam split and two partially split. Spine is barely readable with heavy wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier along bottom-edge with several splits. Corners show wear. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Yesterday, When I Was Young
2. The Days of Sand and Shovels
3. Raggedy Ann
4. Love is Just a State of Mind
5. When a Man Becomes a Man
6. A Simple Thing as Love
7. September Song
8. Just Another Man
9. For the Life of Me
10. April's Fool
11. Odds and Ends (Bits and Pieces)
12. The Tips of My Fingers

About The Record:

Yesterday, When I Was Young, by Roy Clark, is a reflective country album showcasing his warm, sincere vocal style on a mix of introspective ballads and standards. The title track, a poignant cover of Charles Aznavour's French original Hier Encore with English lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, stands as the centerpiece with its themes of nostalgia, regret, and the passage of time, delivered in Clark's emotive Oklahoma manner that resonated deeply with listeners. Other notable inclusions feature covers like September Song alongside originals and tunes such as The Days of Sand and Shovels and A Simple Thing as Love, highlighting Clark's guitar prowess and heartfelt interpretations. As co-host of the popular Hee Haw TV series around this period, the project amplified his crossover appeal beyond pure country audiences. The album itself reached No. 8 on the country charts and No. 50 on the Billboard 200, while its lead single Yesterday, When I Was Young hit No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles and No. 19 on the Hot 100.