Bobby Sherman - Portrait Of (1971) Vinyl LP • Punch-out Picture • Bubblegum Pop

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HYPE-STICKER included but not attached. Stand-up picture attached to cover. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Embossed gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Minor shelf-wear along edges and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Cried Like A Baby
2. I'm Still Looking For The Right Girl
3. Wherefore And Why
4. August
5. Is Anybody There
6. Love's Been Good To Me
7. The Drum
8. I Think I'm Gonna Be Alright
9. Step My Way
10. Bubble Gum And Braces
11. Maybe You Know Something I Don't Know
12. I'm In A Tree

About The Record:

Portrait Of, by Bobby Sherman, is a quintessential example of teen pop from the early 1970s, showcasing Sherman's appeal as a teen idol during his peak fame. It features a mix of bubblegum pop and soft rock, with tracks like Maybe You Know Something About Love and Step on the Gas reflecting the era's light, romantic sound tailored for young audiences. Historically, the album captures the height of Sherman's music career, coinciding with his television stardom on shows like Here Come the Brides and his role as a heartthrob drawing massive fan crowds, often causing hearing loss due to screaming audiences. The album includes songs like Maybe You Know Something About Love, which resonated with his fanbase, though none reached the chart success of his earlier hits like Julie, Do Ya Love Me or Easy Come, Easy Go. The album remains a nostalgic artifact of 1970s pop culture, emblematic of the teen idol phenomenon.