Arthur Prysock - Art and Soul (1966) Vinyl LP • Someone to Watch Over Me

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Vinyl plays with some crackles; a few light-clicks during parts of Side 2 (play-graded). Cover has a few creases and light-scuffing (front/back); discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back and a few small surface impressions on front. Inner-sleeve is original (Verve Ads). Spine is partly readable with thatching. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Developing split near left of top-edge. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
2. Who (Will Take My Place)
3. Someone To Watch Over Me
4. Easy To Love
5. Everybody's Somebody's Fool
6. For Once In My Life
7. Take Me In Your Arms
8. If You Were The Only Girl In The World
9. When You Walked In The Room
10. How Did She Look
11. Ten Thousand Kisses, Ten Thousand Hugs
12. Goodbye So Long

About The Record:

Art and Soul by Arthur Prysock is a smooth collection of vocal jazz and soul-infused ballads that showcases the singer's deep, reassuring baritone voice delivering emotive interpretations of romantic standards and contemporary material. Arranged with orchestral support by Mort Garson, the album blends easy listening elegance with big band warmth, highlighting Prysock's reputation as a beloved balladeer on the Chitlin' Circuit whose style drew from influences like Billy Eckstine. Tracks include heartfelt renditions such as You Don't Have To Say You Love Me, Someone To Watch Over Me, Easy To Love, and Everybody's Somebody's Fool, which stand out as fan-favorites for their passionate delivery and timeless appeal. A unique aspect is its place in Prysock's Verve era following his high-profile collaboration with Count Basie, representing some of the strongest work in his long career as a live performer and recording artist. No hit singles emerged from the project or charted for the album itself.