{"product_id":"se4646","title":"Michael Parks - Closing The Gap (1969) Vinyl LP • Then Came Bronson, Country","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e SE4646\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1960s, Ballad, Country Folk, Cowboy Country, Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock, Traditional Country\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good (VG)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; noticeable scuffing  (front\/back); surface impressions on back. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly readable with wear. Minor shelf-wear along bottom-edge, top-edge is entirely split, wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOklahoma Hills\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePretty Piece Of Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMidnight Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSan Antonio Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSoldier's Last Letter\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWayfarin' Stranger\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRide 'Em, Cowboy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSoftly And Tenderly\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTie Me To Your Apron Strings Again\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eWon't You Ride In My Little Red Wagon\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTreasure Untold\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSneakin' In The Back Door Of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMy Little Buckaroo\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eClosing The Gap,\u003c\/span\u003e by Micheal Parks, released during the height of his popularity from starring in the TV series \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThen Came Bronson\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, which showcased his musical abilities and facilitated a rare crossover between Hollywood acting and Nashville country music. Recorded at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood with elite session players including James Burton on lead guitar, the album blends traditional folk-country covers with original songs, highlighting Parks' warm baritone and authentic Americana vibe. Historically notable as one of five charting albums from Parks' late-1960s period, it underscores his unique success as a TV actor breaking into country music, later celebrated by directors like Quentin Tarantino for his artistic range. The album's raw, acoustic sessions feature tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eOklahoma Hills\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSan Antonio Rose\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, and a touching duet \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eMy Little Buckaroo\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e with his mother, evoking intimate live performances. Though no major hits emerged from the album, the single \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTie Me to Your Apron Strings Again\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e reached No. 117 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, representing an early chart milestone in Parks' discography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793826574617,"sku":"SE4646","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-michael_parks-closing_the_gap.jpg?v=1783554817","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/se4646","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}