Paul Williams - Just an Old Fashioned Love Song (1971) Vinyl LP + BOOK •

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Lyric booklet included. Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, discoloration (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (A&M Ads), numbers written in pencil on one side. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is mostly crisp with signs of light use and divots. Die-cut cover. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Waking Up Alone
2. I Never Had It So Good
3. We've Only Just Begun
4. That's Enough For Me
5. A Perfect Love
6. An Old Fashioned Love Song
7. Let Me Be The One
8. Simple Man
9. When I Was All Alone
10. My Love And I
11. Gone Forever

About The Record:

Just an Old Fashioned Love Song, by Paul Williams, is a 1971 studio album featuring the songwriter's own gentle, introspective performances of his compositions in a soft rock and pop style. The album includes Williams' versions of several songs that achieved greater fame through other artists, such as We've Only Just Begun (a massive hit for the Carpenters) and the title track An Old Fashioned Love Song, which he wrote quickly in about 20 minutes after a casual phrase inspired him during a date. A unique fact is that An Old Fashioned Love Song was originally offered to the Carpenters but rejected, before becoming a major success for Three Dog Night, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart. The album also contains other notable tracks like Waking Up Alone, which stood out as Williams' biggest charting single as a performer, alongside fan-favorites such as Let Me Be the One and That's Enough for Me. Historically, it captures Williams at a pivotal moment in his career, showcasing his talent for crafting timeless, harmonious love songs amid his rising prominence as a hit songwriter for others.