John Gary - Catch a Rising Star (1963) Vinyl LP • Unchained Melody, Ebb Tide

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened); moderate tear near top right corner. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases (front/back); discoloration with darker spots on back, light-scuffing on areas exposed from missing shrink. Inner-sleeve is original (RCA ads); two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Small split from top right corner. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in bottom-left.)

Tracks:

1. This Is All I Ask
2. My Kind Of Girl
3. Once Upon A Time
4. Till The Birds Sing In The Morning
5. Your Cheatin' Heart
6. Yellow Bird
7. Unchained Melody
8. Half As Much
9. More (Theme From "Mondo Cane")
10. Possum Song
11. Somewhere Along The Way
12. Ebb Tide

About The Record:

Catch a Rising Star, by John Gary, is the singer's debut showcasing his remarkable three-octave vocal range and versatile style across pop standards, country classics, and recent hits with lush orchestral backing. It highlights his transition from acting success to national recording stardom, earning critical acclaim for romantic ballads and up-tempo tunes while earning a Grammy nomination for Best Vocal Performance, Male. Standout tracks include fan favorites like Unchained Melody, Ebb Tide, Once Upon a Time, and More (Theme from Mondo Cane), along with Gary's own composition Possum Song adding a personal touch. The album blends emotional depth with sophisticated polish, making it a treasured easy-listening classic. It became a major success, peaking at No. 20 on Billboard's Top LPs chart and No. 9 on Cashbox's Top 100 Albums.