{"product_id":"roger-nichols-and-the-small-circle-of-friends-roger-nichols-and-the-small-circle-of-friends-lp","title":"Roger Nichols \u0026 The Small Circle Of Friends","description":"\u003ch3\u003e** This is a PRE-ORDER. Please read our policies before ordering. Check our website for Est. Ship Date.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandmark of soft rock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewly remastered from original US master tapes and pressings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlbum produced by Tommy LiPuma, renowned for his work with numerous legendary artists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark of soft rock, presented here with a striking and immersive monaural sound. An absolute masterpiece, where refined melodies intertwine with vibrant and colorful choral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in the US in 1968, this is a rare audition pressing manufactured and distributed in limited quantities exclusively for radio stations. At a time when radio was the primary medium for promotion and many AM stations had yet to support stereo broadcasting, only a small number of these “lost mono mix” editions were produced. This release stands as a valuable document preserving that original sonic image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighlights include “Don’t Take Your Time”, featuring the distinctive pizzicato strings, and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” with its vividly resonant harpsichord refrain. Also included is a beautifully arranged rendition of The Beatles’ “I’ll Be Back.” A standout track is “Love So Fine,” where the brass section drives the song forward with powerful momentum, sparked by an expressive drum pickup fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album was produced by Tommy LiPuma, renowned for his work with numerous legendary artists. The arrangers include Nick DeCaro, Bob Thompson, and two additional contributors, forming a formidable creative team. Notably, Randy Newman and Van Dyke Parks are also credited—across label boundaries—as morale boosters, adding a charming touch to the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eText by Kenjiro Tsutsumi (223 Music Lab.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewly mastered using high-resolution 96kHz\/24bit WAV sourced from the original US master tapes and original US pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRACKLIST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t Take Your Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith a Little Help from My Friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t Go Breaking My Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Can See Only You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnow Queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove So Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKinda Wasted Without You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust Beyond Your Smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI’ll Be Back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut Grove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDidn’t Want to Have to Do It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan I Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLISTEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvailable on Desktop \u0026amp; Mobile\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Roger Nichols \u0026 The Small Circle Of Friends","offers":[{"title":"LP \/ Clear Purple","offer_id":45801118662847,"sku":"PROT-7446-CLPR","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6947\/3471\/files\/4988031894736.jpg?v=1782848491","url":"https:\/\/helixsounds.com\/products\/roger-nichols-and-the-small-circle-of-friends-roger-nichols-and-the-small-circle-of-friends-lp","provider":"Helix Sounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}