Cowsills - Self Titled (1967) Vinyl LP • The Rain, The Park And Other Things

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases, light-scuffing and discoloration with darker spots (front/back/inner-gate); some surface impressions on back. Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. The Rain, The Park And Other Things
2. Pennies
3. La Rue Du Soleil
4. Thinkin' About The Other Side
5. Dreams Of Linda
6. River Blue
7. Gettin' Into That Sunny, Sunny Feelin' Again
8. That's My Time Of The Day
9. Troubled Roses
10. (Stop, Look) Is Anyone There?
11. How Can I Make You See
12. (Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need

About The Record:

The Cowsills, by the Cowsills, is the family's debut full-length release showcasing their signature blend of sunshine pop, harmonious vocals from multiple siblings including their mother, and a touch of mild psychedelia emblematic of the era's optimistic sound. The album features bright, melodic tracks like Pennies, La Rue Du Soleil, Dreams of Linda, and The Rain, the Park and Other Things, which stands out as their breakthrough with its dreamy, flower-power narrative about a mysterious girl. A unique aspect is the group's real family dynamic, with siblings ranging from young children to teens contributing to the fresh, youthful energy that inspired the later TV series The Partridge Family. The Rain, the Park and Other Things became a major hit single, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning gold certification.