Ed Ames - My Cup Runneth Over (1967) Vinyl LP •PLAY-GRADED• Edelweiss
Catalog Number:
LPM-3774Musical Styles:
1960s, Ballad, Folk Pop, Soft Rock, VocalSleeve Grade:
Excellent (EX)Record Grade:
Near Mint (NM or M-)Condition Details:
Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Some abrasions on front, discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (RCA ads). Spine is and easy-to-read with mild wear (crooked). Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edges. Wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- My Cup Runneth Over
- In The Arms Of Love
- Au Revoir
- Don't Blame Me
- Watch What Happens
- Melinda
- Bon Soir Dame
- There's A Time For Everything
- True Love
- Our Love Is A Living Thing
- Edelweiss
About The Record:
My Cup Runneth Over, by Ed Ames, is a significant work in the easy listening genre, showcasing his rich baritone voice and romantic style. It achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 137 on the Billboard 200 on March 4, 1967, peaking at No. 4, and selling three times more copies than the Ames Brothers' total sales. The album was nominated for Album of the Year at the 10th Annual Grammy Awards, underscoring its critical acclaim. The title track, My Cup Runneth Over, became a hit single, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and earning nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammys. No other singles from the album achieved significant chart success, but the title track’s popularity and Grammy nominations highlight its historical significance.