Paul Williams - A Little Bit of Love (1974) Vinyl LP • Nice To Be Around

Catalog Number:

SP-3655

Musical Styles:

1970s, Acoustic Blues, Ballad, Classic Rock, Contemporary Folk, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Record Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Condition Details:

Lyric Insert included. Vinyl plays with crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases, some scuffing and surface impressions and discoloration with darker spots (front/back); large surface abrasion near bottom-right of back. Inner-sleeve is original (A&M Ads); two seams partially split. Spine is barely readable with heavy wear and abrasions. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. A Little Bit Of Love
2. Sleep Warm
3. Margarita
4. Sunday
5. The Family Of Man
6. California Roses
7. She Sings For Free
8. Nice To Be Around
9. Then I'll Be Home
10. Loneliness
11. Sad Song

About The Record:

A Little Bit of Love, by Paul Williams, showcases his soft rock and singer-songwriter style with lush orchestrations and emotional performances. The album, produced by Kenny Ascher, features notable tracks like Sad Song (That Used to Be Our Song), The Family of Man, and Loneliness, with backing vocals from prominent artists like Clydie King and Sherlie Matthews. Historically significant for its contribution to the 1970s soft rock genre, the album includes Nice to Be Around, co-written with John Williams for the film Cinderella Liberty, which earned an Oscar nomination for Best Song and was performed by Maureen McGovern. The album is celebrated for its romantic and sentimental tone, with Margarita and She Sings for Free also highlighted by fans. The album reached a modest peak on the charts but remains a beloved part of Williams' discography for its tender songwriting and polished production.