Howard Ruff - Sings (1981) [SEALED] Vinyl LP • Osmond Brothers, I Did it My Way

Catalog Number:

TP-101

Musical Styles:

1980s, A Capella, Ballad, Big Band & Swing, Christian, Gospel, Musical/Original Cast, Traditional/Vocal

Sleeve Grade:

Mint (M)

Record Grade:

Mint (M)

Condition Details:

Unopened/new vinyl, factory sealed, corners slightly bent with some discoloration under the shrink and in excellent condition. Label design can't be confirmed because it's sealed. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Hymn To America
2. If I Were A Rich Man
3. Money, Money
4. You Light Up My Life / My Cup Runneth Over
5. Climb Every Mountain
6. You'll Never Walk Alone
7. The Impossible Dream
8. My Way
9. I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked
10. Hymn To America Reprise

About The Record:

Howard Ruff Sings, by Howard Ruff, showcases his talents as a classical baritone singer rather than his economic expertise. Released on his own Target Records label, the album features a blend of inspirational, spiritual, and Broadway-style songs, including I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked, If I Were a Rich Man from Fiddler on the Roof, Climb Every Mountain from The Sound of Music, and My Way popularized by Frank Sinatra. Backed by the Osmond Brothers, the BYU Philharmonic Orchestra, and the BYU A Cappella Choir, the recording highlights Ruff's musical background, which included performing with the Air Force Symphony, the Singing Sergeants, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Historically significant as a rare artistic pivot for Ruff—known primarily for his bestselling 1979 book How to Prosper During the Coming Bad Years and his doomsday predictions of economic collapse—it reflects his Mormon faith and ties to Brigham Young University, where he donated scholarships in exchange for the university's musical support. The album did not produce any hit singles, as it remained a niche, self-promotional release primarily marketed to subscribers of his newsletter, The Ruff Times.